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Updated: 2025.12.23

Yuhan “Hans” Liu is a Chinese professional poker player who has rapidly climbed the international ranks, becoming a dominant force in the Asian and global high-stakes tournament circuits.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $730,000 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Liu currently ranks in the top 110 on the Chinese All-Time Money List. His career-defining moment came in December 2024 at the USOP Grand Finale Hai Phong, where he won the Billionaire Club Challenge for a career-best score of ~$153,573.

Liu has proven to be a prolific closer with a reputation for consistency across major tours. His notable career highlights include:

APPT Cambodia (2023): Secured 1st place in the High Roller KO event for $16,323.
WPT Prime Vietnam (2023): Finished 4th in the Main Event for ~$65,566.
TJPK Seoul (2021): Earned ~$103,247 with a 4th-place finish in the Main Event.
Triton Poker Series : Recorded deep runs in Jeju, including a $31,000 cash in the 2024 8-Handed event.

These significant five and six-figure results across the WPT, Triton, and APPT circuits have established a strong foundation for his poker net worth and status as a rising star in the high-stakes community. For a complete breakdown of his tournament results, you can view the Yuhan Liu Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, where he still resides, Liu (often referred to by his nickname “Hans”) began his rise to prominence in the regional Chinese and Vietnamese markets before transitioning to major international festivals.

He has built an extensive resume as a “nomad” of the live circuit, frequently seen at the NagaWorld resort in Cambodia and major venues in Jeju, South Korea. Liu is also a successful online competitor, notably recording a 51st-place finish in the 2021 WSOP Online Main Event for $44,912, demonstrating his ability to compete at an elite level in both live and digital formats.

Play Style & Strategy

Liu is recognized for a high-volume, aggressive play style that thrives in large-field No Limit Hold’em tournaments. His ability to navigate deep into championship fields, evidenced by his 80+ recorded cashes, showcases elite patience and strong ICM awareness.

He is particularly dangerous in high-stakes “High Roller” formats, where he effectively adapts his strategy to combat GTO-heavy fields while maintaining the exploitative edge necessary for Asian circuit festivals. This versatility makes him one of the toughest regulars currently competing on the global circuit.

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