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Updated: 2025.12.31

Daqiao Jiang is a professional poker player from China who has rapidly established a strong reputation on the Asian tournament circuit. Known for high-frequency cashing and strong performances in major regional hubs like South Korea and Taiwan, he has become a visible regular at final tables in some of the region’s largest festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 80,272 (The Hendon Mob). The 2025 season has been a breakout year for Jiang, marked by consistent deep runs in high-profile championship series.

Best Live Cash: Secured his career-high score of USD 25,710 for a 6th-place finish in the Korea Poker Cup Main Event in April 2025.
Korea Poker Cup Series 2025: Achieved multiple cashes in Jeju, including 6th place in the Samsung Medicos Cup (USD 3,305) and 37th in the Jeju Cup (USD 1,531).
Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) Jeju 2025: Recorded a 2nd-place finish in the Flip Out event for USD 2,799 and a 4th-place finish in the Win the Button Hyper Turbo for USD 1,323.
Poker Dream 16 Jeju: Placed 3rd in the Mystery Bounty – Turbo for USD 1,215 and finished 14th in the Mystery Bounty for USD 3,121.
Rankings: He currently sits at 41,415th on the All Time Money List.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in China, Daqiao Jiang has emerged as a high-volume competitor, particularly focused on the South Korean market. He gained significant momentum in 2024 with a 15th-place finish in the Red Dragon Championship for USD 11,711 before dominating various structures in 2025. He is often found competing at the Landing Casino in Jeju, a central hub for the World Poker Tour (WPT) and Poker Dream events. His rapid rise in the live tournament scene is characterized by his ability to navigate massive, diverse fields ranging from traditional Main Events to experimental formats like “Flip Out” and “Bomb Pot”.

Play Style & Strategy

Jiang is recognized for his technical proficiency in No Limit Hold’em, particularly in high-variance formats like Mystery Bounty and Hyper Turbo. His 2025 performances—including multiple final table appearances in both high-stakes Main Events and rapid structures—indicate a versatile strategy that balances disciplined survival with aggressive late-stage maneuvers. He has also demonstrated proficiency in Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) and Mixed Game formats, securing a 2nd-place finish in a PLO 5 Card – Double Board Bomb Pot and another 2nd-place finish in a GOP Dealer’s Choice event in late 2025.