Hao Shan Huang is a Taiwanese professional poker player and former Magic: The Gathering pro who gained international attention in late 2025 with a “fairytale” satellite run to the final table of the record-breaking APT Championship Taipei Main Event.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $480,000 in total live earnings (pending final payouts), Huang has firmly established himself as a rising star in the Asian poker scene according to The Hendon Mob.

His career-defining moment occurred in November 2025 at the APT Championship Taipei, the richest tournament in Asian poker history. Qualifying via a $350 Step 1 satellite, Huang navigated a massive field to reach the Final Table, guaranteeing himself a minimum payday of ~$97,660 (TWD 3M+) – a score that more than doubled his previous career-best cash.

Prior to this massive score, his best result was a 44th place finish in the WSOP Millionaire Maker in Las Vegas (June 2025) for $40,580, showcasing his ability to compete in massive fields on both sides of the Pacific.

Biography & Poker Background

Residing in Yuanlin City, Taiwan, Huang transitioned to poker from a professional background in the strategy card game Magic: The Gathering (MTG).

This strategic foundation allowed him to adapt quickly to poker mechanics. He built his resume with consistent results across the Asian circuit, including two runner-up finishes at APT Jeju in 2024 (Korea National Cup and Micro Main Event). His “satellite dream” run in Taipei – turning a $350 investment into a six-figure score – has made him a celebrated figure in the Taiwanese poker community.

Play Style & Strategy

Leveraging his MTG background, Huang approaches poker with a highly analytical mindset, accustomed to calculating probabilities and “outs” under pressure.

His play style is characterized by resilience and high-variance navigation. This was evident during the APT Championship, where he survived as a short stack on the bubble and capitalized on satellite ROI (Return on Investment) of over 27,000%, demonstrating extreme patience and ICM (Independent Chip Model) awareness.