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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:
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Total Live Earnings: USD 222,565 (The Hendon Mob)
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Taiwan All-Time Money List: 87th
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Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 2,408th (National Rank: 46th)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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APT Taipei (May 2025): Recorded a deep run in the Zodiac Classic, finishing 40th for USD 5,230 out of 626 entries.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
