Denis Zhang is a Chinese poker player who has rapidly emerged as a contender in the Asian High Roller circuit, best known for his deep run at the prestigious Jeju Poker Festival in late 2025.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Denis Zhang has made an immediate impact in the high-stakes arena. His career-best live score came in November 2025 at the Jeju Poker Festival (featuring WPT Korea and the K Poker Cup). Competing in the elite $28,250 + 1,750 K Poker Cup Single Day Super High Roller, Zhang navigated a tough field to finish 5th, securing a massive payday of $164,000.

This six-figure score accounts for the majority of his recorded live earnings, signaling his successful transition into the Super High Roller tier of tournaments. By competing against some of the best players in the world in high-buy-in events, Zhang has established himself as a rising player to watch.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Zhang is part of the new wave of players dominating the East Asian poker scene. He focuses his play on the region’s premier destinations, with a particular emphasis on Jeju, South Korea, which has become a hub for high-stakes action in Asia.

While his Hendon Mob profile is currently defined by his massive 2025 score, his participation in “Super High Roller” events suggests a bankroll and skill set suited for the most aggressive and volatile tournaments in the world.

Play Style & Strategy

Participating in Single Day High Rollers with buy-ins exceeding $30,000 requires a specific set of skills: fearlessness, ICM awareness, and the ability to play short-stacked poker at an elite level.

Zhang’s 5th place finish in such a competitive environment indicates he is comfortable tangling with seasoned professionals. His style likely involves high-variance lines necessary to accumulate chips quickly in the fast-paced structures of single-day events.

Event	Entries	Buy-In	Prize	Place	SPI
Jeju Poker Festival 2025 KPC Super High Roller Day 2025.11.05	94 ITM: 15	$30,000 (28,250 + 1,750)	$164,000	5	1,309.46
WPT Jeju Poker Festival 2024 WPT Main Event 2024.11.16 - 2024.11.19		2,500,000 KRW

Full Denis Zhang Poker History: Earnings, Cashes & Rankings