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Ka Kwan Lau, widely known by his online moniker “kaju85,” is a world-class professional poker player and a specialist in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO). Born in Hong Kong and raised in Spain, Lau is a bridge between the European and Asian poker markets, consistently competing at the highest stakes of the game. A World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner and a feared online cash game veteran, he has cemented his status as one of the most technical and dominant four-card players in modern history.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $6,784,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Lau ranks among the top 5 on the Hong Kong All-Time Money List. His career-defining moment came in the 2023 World Series of Poker , where he triumphed in the record-breaking $25,000 PLO High Roller for $2,294,756. This victory followed a narrow second-place finish in the same event in 2021. Lau has remained in elite form through 2025 and early 2026, recently finishing 7th in the EPT Paris €10,000 PLO 6-Max for $34,166 and 6th in the 2025 WSOP $50,000 PLO High Roller for $386,768. His massive online pedigree and live success contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $10 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WSOP $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller (1st) | $2,294,756 |
| 2021 | WSOP $25,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller (2nd) | $773,708 |
| 2025 | WSOP $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller (6th) | $386,768 |
| 2013 | EPT Prague €5,300 Main Event (4th) | $389,017 |
Biography & Poker Background
Born in Hong Kong in 1985, Lau moved to Spain at a young age, growing up in Santander. His multicultural background is reflected in his unique status as a representative of the Spanish poker community (where he is known as “Kaju”) while officially playing under the Hong Kong flag. He began his career in the mid-stakes online cash games, quickly ascending to the “nosebleed” stakes on PokerStars under the handle kaju85. Lau is widely considered one of the most successful PLO players in online history, highlighted by his 2021 SCOOP $10,300 PLO Main Event title for over $263,000. Now a resident of Andorra, Lau balances his time between high-stakes online cash games and the world’s most prestigious live high-roller series, including the Triton Poker Series and EPT.
Play Style & Strategy
Lau is renowned for a “highly aggressive, mathematically precise” play style, particularly in Pot-Limit Omaha. While many players rely on intuition in Omaha, Lau’s strategy is deeply rooted in game theory and hand-range equity. He is famous for his “fearless” approach to large pots, often leveraging his deep-stacked experience from high-stakes cash games to out-maneuver tournament specialists. Strategically, Lau emphasizes the importance of emotional discipline and “routine,” often stating that his mental preparation is as vital as his technical study. Whether navigating the bubble of a WSOP Championship or a high-stakes online battle, Lau’s strategy revolves around identifying technical imbalances in his opponents and applying maximum pressure in high-equity spots.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow “Kaju” as he hunts for more PLO gold and dominates the high-stakes leaderboards? You can find his profiles here:
Video Highlights:
Watch Ka Kwan Lau’s record-breaking $2.29 million victory and his expert analysis of high-stakes PLO strategy:
