Updated: 2025.12.24

Daniel Lei is an American professional poker player who has rapidly emerged as a prominent figure on the international circuit, widely recognized for his high level of consistency in elite fields and major tournament titles.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $602,000 in total live earnings, Daniel Lei has established himself as a formidable competitor in the global high roller scene, surpassing the $500,000 career milestone in 2025. According to The Hendon Mob, his career best live cash of $349,562 was achieved in June 2025 at the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP) , where he finished 5th in the $1,500 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack.

The year 2025 served as a definitive breakout for Lei, during which he accumulated over $582,000 in winnings alone. His recent triumphs and high profile records include:

Winner, APT Championship Taipei Friday Freezeout (November 2025) for $21,646.
Winner, WSOP Circuit Las Vegas Turbo Ring Event (March 2025) for $11,561.
6th Place, APT Championship Taipei Single Day High Roller (November 2025) for $8,140.
5th Place, Jeju Poker Festival WPT Prime Korea (November 2025) for $24,691.
7th Place, APT Jeju Zodiac Classic (October 2025) for $28,854.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from the United States and currently residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Daniel Lei has transitioned from a regional standout to a regular on the major international circuits. While he is a staple of prominent festivals in his home state such as the Wynn Signature Series and the DeepStack Championship Poker Series, he has increasingly focused on the booming Asian markets. In late 2025, he traveled extensively across South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines, posting significant results in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and WPT Prime. His rapid ascent is reflected in his Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where he reached a career high of 1,303rd in late 2025.

Play Style & Strategy

Daniel Lei is known for a calculated and high pressure tournament strategy, often excelling in large field freezeouts and elite “High Roller” formats. During his final table run in the WSOP Monster Stack, he displayed expert navigation through a massive field of 9,920 entries, demonstrating strong stack management and resilience against a diverse pool of international professionals. His tactical approach combines a disciplined understanding of tournament variance with the aggression needed to secure titles in high stakes environments, a skill evidenced by his dual victories in WSOP Circuit and APT freezeout events in 2025.

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