Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

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.