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Updated: 2025.12.19

Jiaqi He is a Chinese professional poker player who has reached several major milestones in the 2024–2025 season, establishing a significant presence in Asian tournament hubs like Jeju, South Korea, and the Philippines. He is currently recognized as one of the rising competitive forces in the Chinese poker community, having recently surpassed the USD 100,000 career earnings milestone.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of late 2025, Jiaqi He has total live earnings of USD 198,075 (The Hendon Mob). His consistent performance across high-tier regional festivals has led to a steady climb in both national and global rankings:

China All Time Money List: 479th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 3,024th (Current rank as of late 2025)
All Time Money List Current Rank: 18,248th

2025 Season Highlights: Jeju & Malaysia

The 2025 season has been the most productive of He’s career, characterized by a high frequency of final table finishes in specialized and championship formats.

Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2025): Finished 3rd in the K Poker Cup for USD 10,298 (15,000,000 KRW) and 3rd in the Deep Stack for USD 2,448.
Poker Dream 19 Malaysia (Oct 2025): Secured a 5th-place finish in the Malaysia Open for USD 19,023 (80,400 RM).
Poker Dream 18 Malaysia (Aug 2025): Finished 11th in the Main Event for USD 12,664 (53,600 RM).
APT Manila Classic (Feb 2025): Recorded a deep run in the Main Event, finishing 29th for USD 4,469 (257,000 PHP).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China and currently residing in the Philippines, He is part of the professional wave of players traveling extensively to compete in the Asian Poker Tour (APT), WPT Prime Korea, and the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT). His career reached a major turning point in late 2024 when he won a Single Day High Roller event at APT Manila for USD 39,334, which remains his career-best live score.

Play Style & Strategy

He is recognized for his disciplined approach to diverse tournament structures.

High Roller and Championship Resilience: He has proven successful in both fast-paced Single Day High Rollers and multi-day Main Events, demonstrating a versatile tactical range.
Final Table Consistency: With multiple podium finishes (3rd place) in 2025, he has shown an ability to navigate the complex endgame dynamics of major regional fields.
Regional Specialization: By focusing on the high-action hubs of Jeju and Manila, he leverages his knowledge of local field tendencies to maintain a high “In The Money” (ITM) frequency.