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Updated: 2026.02.12

Jiahao Tong is an emerging Chinese professional poker player who has quickly established himself as a prominent high-stakes competitor on the Asian circuit, most notably for his success in the Poker Dream and Asian Poker Tour (APT) series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Jiahao Tong has significantly increased his profile through high-stakes championship performances in 2025 and 2026. While he is often appearing in massive field tournaments, his career is currently defined by elite-level consistency in high-roller events.

His career highlights include:

Final Table: Poker Dream 20 Malaysia (February 2026) – Super High Roller. Entering the final stages of this prestigious event, Tong was ranked 4th in chips among an elite field that included some of the region’s top professionals.
Day 2 Contender: APT Jeju Classic (February 2026) – High Roller – Ultra Stack. Tong advanced deep into the field, navigating a highly technical lineup in South Korea.
Qualifier: APT Jeju Classic (February 2026) – Mini Main Event. He successfully advanced to the final day of this high-volume regional championship.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Jiahao Tong has become a central figure in the “new wave” of Chinese professionals dominating the Southeast Asian market. He is a frequent competitor at major poker hubs, including Genting Highlands in Malaysia and Landing Casino in Jeju, South Korea.

Tong’s rapid ascent is marked by his ability to compete in the most exclusive events on the tour, such as the Super High Roller and Ultra Stack formats. His transition into the high-stakes arena has seen him move from regional opens to consistently challenging for titles at the highest level of the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Poker Dream circuits.

Play Style & Strategy

Jiahao Tong is recognized for a tactical and resilient approach to high-stakes No Limit Hold’em. His ability to maintain a top-tier chip stack in elite fields—such as the Poker Dream 20 Super High Roller—suggests a strategy that balances advanced technical knowledge with the aggression necessary to navigate high-pressure, short-handed final table scenarios.

He excels in Deepstack and Ultra Stack structures, where he can leverage his post-flop technical edge. His consistent deep runs in both High Roller and Mini Main Event formats indicate a versatile game capable of adapting to both small, elite fields and massive, high-variance player pools. As he continues to gain experience at the highest level, Tong is widely considered one of China’s most promising prospects in the international high-roller community.

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