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Hsiao Yung Ko is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has become an active competitor in the burgeoning Asian live tournament circuit. He is recognized for his tactical approach and consistency in mid-to-high stakes regional festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Hsiao Yung Ko has accumulated $76,577 in total live earnings. He currently ranks 395th on the Taiwan All Time Money List. His career-best live cash stands at $3,353, which he earned for a 7th-place finish in a No Limit Hold’em event in the Zodiac Series of Poker 2025 .
While his early recorded cashes began in local Taiwanese events such as the New Year Events and Ace8 March Events, his professional profile has continued to grow as he participates in marquee international series. He is now established as a regular presence at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT).
Hsiao Yung Ko has maintained a steady run of form throughout late 2025, recording multiple final table appearances and deep runs. In October 2025, he claimed a major victory at the TMT Championship , taking 1st place in the NLH 10s Action event for $1,200. He followed this success in November 2025 at the APT Championship Taipei , where he secured 3rd place in the unique Hyper Turbo Home Games – NL Hold’em – Rivers event, earning $800. His 2025 campaign also includes a runner-up finish in the APC Taipei September Hyper Turbo for $590.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from and currently residing in Taiwan, Hsiao Yung Ko is part of the modern wave of Taiwanese talent fueling the rapid expansion of poker in East Asia. He is a frequent traveler to major regional hubs, with his recent success concentrated at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei City. Ko is highly regarded for his ability to adapt to diverse tournament structures, ranging from large-field championships to niche “Home Game” style variants.
Play Style & Strategy
Ko is known for a disciplined and adaptive play style that excels in fast-paced tournament environments. His success in Hyper Turbo and Rivers formats demonstrates a comprehensive strategic toolkit and high tactical awareness under pressure. His strategy often prioritizes mathematical precision and patience, allowing him to navigate deep into large-field championships consistently.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
