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Aaron Shu Nu Zang
Aaron Shu Nu Zang is a Chinese professional poker player and entrepreneur widely recognized for winning the 2019 Triton Million for Charity, the richest tournament in poker history. Based in Macau, Zang is a key figure in the high-stakes Asian circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live earnings of $21,920,818 (according to The Hendon Mob), Aaron Zang is the #1 ranked player on the China All Time Money List. His career-defining victory occurred at the 2019 Triton Million in London, where he earned $16,775,820 (£13,779,491) after a heads-up deal with Bryn Kenney . In 2023, he further solidified his high-stakes credentials by winning the Triton Vietnam $100,000 Short Deck Main Event for $1,544,000. His consistent success in the world’s most expensive buy-in events contributes to a poker net worth estimated in the tens of millions.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from China and a graduate of university in 2005, Zang was a national Magic: The Gathering champion before discovering poker in 2006. He parlayed a small initial stake into a significant bankroll within a year, turning professional in 2007. While he built his reputation in Macau’s legendary high-stakes cash games alongside Paul Phua, Zang also found success in the tech world, founding a bitcoin-specialized company in Shenzhen in 2013. He is now a regular fixture at global Triton Super High Roller festivals.
Play Style & Strategy
Aaron Zang is known for a highly aggressive and fearless play style, a transition from his background as a technical strategy gamer. While often labeled a “recreational” player due to his business interests, his tactical awareness in Short Deck and No Limit Hold’em is elite. His strategy emphasizes extreme pressure during the bubble phase and a unique ability to execute high-frequency bluffs against world-class professionals. Zang’s composure during massive 4:1 chip-lead deficits – as seen in his Triton Million comeback – demonstrates a world-class mental game and strong ICM awareness.
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