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Updated: 2026.04.18

Dong Li is a high-achieving Chinese poker player who has become a dominant force in the Asian circuit, particularly noted for his exceptional versatility in mixed games and high-volume tournament success.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Dong Li has accumulated total live earnings of approaching half a million. He is currently one of the most consistent performers in the region. His career-best live cash of all time occurred in the Poker Dream Jeju 16 . Competing in the Main Event, Li finished claimed the title and earned KRW 376,000,000 (~$261,152).

Li is a specialist in Mixed Games and Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), with recent major victories including:

1st place in the APT Jeju Classic 2026 Big O (5 Card PLO Hi-Lo) for KRW 8,245,706 (~$5,630).
1st place in the Jeju Poker Festival 2025 9 Game Dragon Mix High Roller for KRW 11,402,000 (~$7,985).
1st place in the APT Jeju 2025 Triple Draw Mix for KRW 9,085,840 (~$6,445).

For a full breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Dong Li Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Dong Li has established himself as a premier traveling professional within the Asia-Pacific region. He is a fixture at major stops in South Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan, frequently competing in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) , Poker Dream , and Jeju Poker Festival . Unlike many modern players who focus strictly on No Limit Hold’em, Li has built his reputation as a “Mixed Game Master,” often sweeping trophies in variants like Drawmaha, 2-7 Triple Draw, and Big O. He is currently ranked #190 in Asia-Pacific on the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI).

Play Style & Strategy

Dong Li is characterized by extreme tactical versatility and technical proficiency in non-Hold’em variants. His statistical profile, maintaining a win rate of over 25% across 50+ events, suggests an elite level of adaptation and a deep mathematical understanding of high-variance games like PLO and Mixed Mixes. Known for his resilience in marathon sessions, Li excels in the “Heads-Up” and final table phases, where his experience in various game structures allows him to exploit opponents who may only specialize in a single format.

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