Guo Liang Wei (often listed as Guoliang Wei) is one of China’s most successful professional poker players, a WSOP Bracelet winner, and an EPT Champion. He is a regular competitor in the world’s largest tournaments, from Las Vegas and Europe to the high-stakes Asian circuit.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Guo Liang Wei has amassed over $3.2 million in total live earnings, ranking him 21st on the China All Time Money List.

One of his most recent major victories came at the EPT Cyprus (October 2024), where he took down the $3,000 Mystery Bounty event. He topped a field of 894 entries to capture the “Spadie” trophy and a top prize of $265,972 (plus bounties), proving his continued relevance on the global stage.

His career-defining moment remains his victory at the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he won the $1,000 + 111 Little One for One Drop. He defeated a massive field of 4,732 players to win his first Gold Bracelet and a career-best payout of $559,332.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China and currently based in Shanghai, Wei is a central figure in the Chinese poker boom.

He is known for his extensive travel schedule, competing in major festivals year-round. In 2025, he remained highly active, recording deep runs and cash finishes at stops such as the WSOP Circuit in Cyprus and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) in Jeju (High Roller), demonstrating his consistency across different continents.

Play Style & Strategy

Wei is widely regarded as a “mass field” specialist. His ability to navigate enormous fields – evidenced by his wins in the Little One for One Drop (4,700+ players) and the EPT Mystery Bounty (800+ players) – suggests a strategy that balances survival with aggressive chip accumulation. He is comfortable in both standard tournament structures and the increasingly popular Mystery Bounty format.