I joined the Somuchpoker team in January 2025 as Head of Live Poker. With a strong background in client relations, I bring a fresh perspective and a customer-focused approach to everything we do. For me, delivering an outstanding customer experience is the top priority. It’s not just about running smooth and professional live poker events – it’s about making sure every player, partner, and guest feels truly valued and appreciated.My goal is to elevate Somuchpoker’s live events to a new level, combining operational excellence with a human touch that sets us apart in the global poker scene.

Updated: 2025.11.19

🇺🇸 Daniel Lei

Profile Bio

Daniel Lei is an American live tournament poker player making steady progress on the circuit. His total recorded live earnings are approximately US $520,000. Originally hailing from the United States, Lei has gradually built experience through mid-to-high buy-in events, showing consistent improvement and readiness to compete at higher levels.

Career Highlights

One of his best live scores is around US $349,562, which stands out as a career-best single cash to date. Lei has also logged multiple cashes across major series in 2025, further demonstrating his upward trajectory.
Although he has not yet cracked the seven-figure winner list, his performance curve shows promise and increasing commitment to live tournament poker.

Recent Results & Global Presence

In recent months, Lei has been active in Asian tournament stops, including deep finishes in Philippines Poker Tour (PPT) and APPT events. His presence in the 2025 APPT Championship and other regional series signals a stronger focus on the Asia-Pacific live circuit. As his experience accumulates, Lei is positioning himself for bigger buy-ins and a step up in the live poker world.

LAST SEEN at: JEJU POKER FESTIVAL 2025

Playing Style & Outlook

Lei’s style is a mix of disciplined tournament play and opportunistic exploitation of weaker fields – a smart path for a player working his way upward. With the Asian live tournament market expanding, Daniel Lei is well-placed to make his mark and chase his breakthrough title.