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Kuowei Kao is a prominent Taiwanese professional poker player who has quickly ascended the ranks of the Asian circuit, establishing himself as a highly consistent performer in major regional festivals.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, his total earnings stand at $411,470. Kao has been remarkably active throughout 2024 and 2025, securing several deep runs in prestigious series across Taiwan and South Korea. One of his most significant results occurred at the 2025 Players Series Taiwan Championship II in Taipei. Competing in the NTD 100,000 No Limit Hold'em – PS Championship Super High Roller, he outlasted a field of local and international talent to finish 6th for NTD 367,800 (∼$12,028).
His success extends to the World Poker Tour (WPT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT). In August 2025, during WPT Prime Taiwan, he secured 5th place in a NTD 35,000 No Limit Hold'em side event for NTD 137,400 (∼$4,578) and cashed in the WPT Prime Championship for NTD 92,000 (∼$3,073). Furthermore, his ability to compete at the highest level was on display in Jeju during the Triton One series in September 2025, where he cashed in the Triton One Main Event for $16,500.
Biography & Poker Background
Hailing from Taiwan, Kao has become a staple of the Taipei poker scene, frequently appearing at the CTP Club and major festivals like the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT). He is currently ranked among the top 60 on the Taiwan All Time Money List. His career trajectory shows a player who has mastered his local environment before successfully transitioning to the high-stakes international fields of the APT and Triton Series. He is often recognized for his high volume of play, regularly recording multiple cashes in a single festival.
Play Style & Strategy
Kao is known for a highly adaptable and resilient tournament strategy. His results across various formats, ranging from the high-pressure environment of Super High Rollers to the large fields of the APT, highlight his technical versatility. He demonstrates strong ICM awareness and is particularly effective at navigating the middle to late stages of No Limit Hold'em tournaments. His aggressive yet calculated approach allows him to apply pressure effectively on final tables, a skill that has led to his numerous top-10 finishes on the Asian circuit.
About the Editor
Callum Jury is Somuchpoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.