Callum Jury, one of Somuchpoker’s newest Live Reporters, hails from the Lake District in the UK and joined the live poker reporting scene in 2025. Before moving into poker journalism, Callum built a career in business, drawing on his strong analytical skills. His passion for storytelling first developed during higher education, where he studied media and photography, sharpening his ability to capture moments with precision and creativity. Since joining Somuchpoker, Callum has covered major international poker events in Asia in 2025, bringing a mix of media expertise and keen attention to detail to the team’s live reporting.

Updated: 2025.12.23

Liao Po Hsun is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has established himself as a dominant force on the Asian tournament circuit. As of late 2025, he is ranked among the top 50 active players in Taiwan, known for his high-volume performance in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Liao has solidified his reputation as a top-tier regional professional:

Total Live Earnings: USD 222,565 (The Hendon Mob)
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 87th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 2,408th (National Rank: 46th)
Best Live Cash: USD 48,998

2025 Season Highlights

The 2025 season has been a defining year for Liao, characterized by his expansion into the European circuit and a series of high-profile final tables in the Philippines.

EPT Prague (Dec 2025): Demonstrated his ability to compete in elite European fields, finishing 104th in the €1,650 PokerStars Open Main Event for USD 7,687.
APT Manila Classic (Feb 2025): Secured a silver-medal finish, taking 2nd place in a major side event for significant prize money. He also finished 27th in the Mini Main Event.
APT Taipei (May 2025): Recorded a deep run in the Zodiac Classic, finishing 40th for USD 5,230 out of 626 entries.
WPT Prime Taiwan (Aug 2025): Finished 4th in the Megastack Action Clock for USD 3,142 and recorded a cash in the WPT Prime Championship.
TMT Championship II (Oct 2025): Finished 63rd in the TMTC Main Event out of 1,076 entries.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Liao is a “marathon” player known for his stamina in massive-field, multi-day structures.

His play style is characterized by:

Large-Field Proficiency: Consistently reaching the money in fields exceeding 1,000 entries (such as TMT and WPT Prime) indicates an advanced understanding of tournament longevity and bubble pressure.
Action Clock Specialist: His success in “Action Clock” and “Turbo” formats highlights a high level of technical proficiency and the ability to make optimal decisions under extreme time constraints.
Resilient Defense: Live reporting from the 2025 season highlights his ability to navigate difficult stack sizes, including a notable double-up with $K-K$ against an aggressive big-blind shove to stay alive in championship events.