Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.04.12

Cheng Li is a professional poker player from China who has been a regular competitor in the Asian poker circuit for over a decade. He is recognized for his consistent performances in major regional hubs, including Macau and South Korea, as well as his participation in international online championship series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 62,091 (The Hendon Mob). Li’s career is marked by several deep runs in prestigious events, with his most active periods occurring in major live festivals across Asia.

Best Live Cash: Secured his largest career score of USD 16,541 (YEN 112,200) for an 8th-place finish in the WPT National China High Roller in October 2016.
Jeju Poker Festival 2025: Finished 5th in the Pot Limit Omaha Bounty event in November 2025, earning USD 1,339.
Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon 2025: Placed 48th in the Korea National Cup for USD 1,092 in August 2025.
WPT National China 2016: Earned his career-best result in Sanya, establishing his presence among China’s high-stakes community.
TJPT Championship Finale 2019: Finished 20th in the TJPT Main Event for USD 3,160.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in China, Cheng Li has recorded live tournament results dating back to 2013, when he placed 6th in the APT Jeju Deep Stack Turbo. He is currently ranked 1,261st on the China All Time Money List. Over the course of his career, he has successfully transitioned between prominent live series like the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and high-volume online platforms, including cashes in the WSOP Online series on GGPoker in 2020 and 2021.

Play Style & Strategy

Li is a versatile competitor with experience in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha. His success in varied structures—including Turbo, Deepstack, and Bounty formats—suggests a highly adaptable strategy. His recent 2025 results in South Korea highlight a particular proficiency in navigating the technical demands of Omaha variants and large-field national cups, where he maintains a steady presence near the final tables.

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