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Updated: 2025.12.18

Li Lok Ching stands as a prominent figure within the Hong Kong poker community, frequently seen navigating the deep fields of the Asian tournament circuit from his current base in Sydney. He has successfully cultivated a reputation for consistency across a wide range of tournament structures, from high-speed turbos to premier championship events.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Li Lok Ching has total live earnings of $124,914. He recently surpassed the $100,000 career milestone following a prolific run of results across major festivals in the Philippines and Vietnam. His career-best score of $13,092 was recorded at APPT Manila 15 in June 2024, where he finished 7th in a No Limit Hold’em event.

Li captured his first major title in early 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic, where he conquered the PLO – Turbo Win the Button event for PHP 198,912 (~$3,445). He followed this victory with several deep runs at the U Series of Poker (USOP) Grand Loyal Poker Championships in Hanoi, finishing 27th in the Mini Main Event for VND 64,700,000 (~$2,459) and 94th in the Championship Event for VND 26,400,000 (~$1,002). Most recently, during the Manila Megastack 23 festival in late 2025, he secured further cashes in the SuperStack and Mystery Bounty events, earning PHP 19,000 (~$323) and PHP 25,000 (~$428) respectively.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Hong Kong and now residing in Sydney, Australia, Li has successfully bridged the gap between the Oceanian and Asian-Pacific poker markets. He is a highly active traveler on the circuit, regularly competing in the region’s most prestigious tours, including the APT, APPT, and USOP. His steady rise through the ranks has seen him climb to 118th on the Hong Kong All Time Money List. His success in Vietnam is particularly notable, highlighted by a runner-up finish in the APT Hanoi High Speed Main Event in early 2023, where he took home VND 189,070,000 (~$8,023).

Play Style & Strategy

Li is recognized for his tactical versatility, demonstrating high-level proficiency in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha formats. His victory in the APT PLO event underscores a sharp understanding of short-handed dynamics and the aggressive stack management required in fast-paced tournament structures. He has proven his ability to navigate massive, multi-day fields in the USOP and APPT landscapes, utilizing a disciplined approach to survive the bubble and applying significant ICM pressure during the final table transitions.

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