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Jui Tai (also known as Jui Chih Tai) is a Taiwanese professional poker player who has established himself as a prominent figure in the Asian poker circuit, particularly through his consistent performances in major festivals across Taiwan.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Jui Tai has total earnings of $79,502. His career-best live cash of NTD 1,008,100 (∼$31,169) was achieved in October 2025 during the Asian Poker Tour – APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, where he secured a deep run in a major field.
Tai has become a formidable presence at the APT and CTP circuits in his home country. His recent highlights include a strong performance in November 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour – APT Championship 2025, earning NTD 281,400 (∼$8,646) for a top-tier finish. He also found success in August 2025 at the WPT Prime Taiwan Championship, finishing in the money for NTD 110,000 (∼$3,425). These results have seen him climb the Taiwan All Time Money List, where he currently sits in the top 300.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Taiwan, where he still resides, Tai has focused his career primarily on the booming Asian market. He developed his skills grinding local daily tournaments at the Chinese Texas Hold'em Poker Association (CTP) before transitioning to major international stops like the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT). His trajectory reflects the rapid growth of the Taiwanese poker scene, moving from small-stakes weekly events to competing against the region's elite in high-buy-in championships.
Play Style & Strategy
Tai is known for a resilient and tactical play style, particularly in the large-field No Limit Hold'em events that define the Asian circuit. His ability to navigate deep into prestigious tournaments like the APT Taipei Poker Classic demonstrates a high level of ICM awareness and patience during the middle and late stages of play. He is recognized for his adaptability, effectively switching gears between conservative accumulation and applying pressure at the final table bubble.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.