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Updated: 2026.02.14

Chun Ping Lo (often appearing as David Lo) is a professional poker player from the United States, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is a high-volume tournament regular who has achieved significant success on both the American and Asian live circuits, currently holding over $157,000 in live earnings.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Chun Ping Lo is currently experiencing a career-high season in 2026. After establishing a consistent record in East Coast card rooms like Parx Casino and Borgata, he achieved a massive international breakout at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic 2026 in South Korea.

Notable 2026 Performances:

$13,701 (₩20,020,000) for a 2nd-place finish in the Hyper Turbo High Roller at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
$4,722 (₩6,950,000) for a 32nd-place finish in the Zodiac Classic at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
$4,461 (₩6,530,000) for a 3rd-place finish in the NL Hold’em Turbo (Event #89) at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
Winner of the Limit Triple Draw Mix (Event #36) at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
Winner of the $150 NLHE Bounty at Parx Casino (January 2026).

Lo is currently ranked #3,792 in the Global Poker Index (GPI) and holds a 2026 Player of the Year rank of #318 worldwide. For a full breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Chun Ping David Lo Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Chun Ping Lo is a prominent figure in the Pennsylvania poker community, frequently seen at Parx Casino and Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. While his early career focused on mid-stakes No Limit Hold’em events in the U.S., he has successfully transitioned into a versatile international competitor.

In early 2026, Lo traveled to South Korea for the APT Jeju Classic, where he recorded one of the most consistent runs of the festival. He demonstrated his multi-disciplinary skills by winning a Mixed Game trophy in Limit Triple Draw before securing back-to-back final tables in high-stakes No Limit Hold’em formats.

Play Style & Strategy

Lo is recognized for an adaptable and technical tournament strategy, excelling in both deep-stacked championships and fast-paced “Hyper Turbo” formats. His strategy in bounty and mixed-game events suggests a deep understanding of non-traditional poker dynamics, allowing him to exploit specialized fields.

During his runner-up finish in the APT Hyper Turbo High Roller, Lo demonstrated elite-level short-stack navigation, outlasting a competitive field of 79 entries to secure one of his largest career paydays. His ability to maintain a high “In The Money” (ITM) percentage across different continents—shifting seamlessly from $150 daily tournaments in Philadelphia to $3,000 High Rollers in Asia—makes him one of the most versatile American regulars currently active on the 2026 circuit.

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