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Danny Chang is a highly accomplished professional poker player from the United States, originally hailing from Ozone Park, New York. A specialist in mixed games and high-stakes Pot-Limit Omaha, Chang has built a reputation as a versatile and dangerous opponent on the global circuit. He gained international acclaim in 2021 with a massive runner-up finish at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and has since maintained a high-level presence across both American and Asian tournament trails. By early 2026, he remains a consistent force in the mid-to-high stakes world, recently adding new hardware and deep runs to his impressive resume.
Career Earnings & Milestone Results
With total live tournament earnings now exceeding $878,700 (according to The Hendon Mob), Danny Chang is a regular fixture on the United States All-Time Money List. His career reached a historic peak in 2021 when he finished 2nd in the WSOP $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better event for a career-best $299,627. Proving his longevity, Chang kicked off 2026 with a string of final tables in Texas and Maryland, including a runner-up finish in the Champions Club Winter Poker Open H.O.R.S.E. championship.
Major Tournament Results:
Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
2021 | WSOP $10,000 PLO Hi-Lo 8 or Better (2nd) | $299,627 |
2026 | Champions Club Winter Poker Open $1,100 PLO (5th) | $9,340 |
2026 | Champions Club Winter Poker Open $500 H.O.R.S.E. (2nd) | $4,125 |
2025 | Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Limit Omaha Hi-Lo (1st) | $2,099 |
Biography & Professional Background
Danny Chang’s poker journey began in the competitive card rooms of the American East Coast, but his game has since taken him around the world. While many players focus exclusively on No-Limit Hold'em, Chang established his technical edge in complex formats like Big O, H.O.R.S.E., and Pot-Limit Omaha. His breakout year in 2021 saw him not only nearly secure a WSOP bracelet but also record deep runs in the WSOP Main Event and the Casino Employees event. Beyond his American success, Chang is an active participant in the Asian Poker Tour (APT), recently winning two "Lazy Rivers" trophies in Taipei in late 2025. In 2026, he remains one of the few pros successfully bridging the gap between the U.S. and Asian poker circuits.
Play Style & Strategy
Chang is renowned for a "highly adaptable and technical" play style, particularly in split-pot games. His greatest strength is his mastery of pot equity in PLO and his disciplined approach to mixed-game rotations. Strategically, he is known for his ability to exploit "Hold'em-only" players who venture into mixed-game fields, using his deep understanding of low-hand dynamics and range accuracy to dominate final tables. His 2026 results continue to highlight his versatility, as he consistently cashes in both high-stakes PLO championships and grueling H.O.R.S.E. structures.
Social Media & Official Stats
Want to follow Danny's progress as he chases his first WSOP bracelet during the 2026 summer series? You can find his verified stats and rankings here:
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.