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Lili Tang is a Chinese professional poker player and APT title holder, widely recognized as a consistent force on the Asian poker circuit who has achieved deep runs in major international events.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $303,170 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Lili Tang is listed among the top 300 on the China All-Time Money List. Her career-best live cash of $258,651 came from a massive runner-up finish in the APT Main Event in Jeju, South Korea, in September 2025.
Earlier in the same festival, Tang secured her first Asian Poker Tour (APT) title by winning Event #25: Women's Event for KRW 5,041,280 (~$3,601). Her deep run in the Main Event, where she was the last woman standing and finished 2nd, earned her an additional APT Championship Main Event seat ticket and her largest payout to date. These results significantly contribute to her poker net worth.
Biography & Poker Background
Lili Tang is a national of China and resides there. She is a regular competitor on the Asian poker circuit. Her cashes show participation in various international festivals, including events in South Korea, Macau, Thailand, and the European Poker Tour (EPT) in Barcelona. Prior to her breakout Main Event finish in 2025, she had already established a presence by recording cashes in multiple Chinese tournaments and other regional events.
Play Style & Strategy
Lili Tang is recognized as a formidable opponent, especially in large-field tournaments. During her final table run in the record-breaking APT Main Event, she demonstrated the ability to maximize profits from premium holdings and pick her spots wisely. Her success in high-entry-field tournaments, including her title win and deep Main Event finish, suggests a composed and competitive play style under pressure, making her a rising figure to watch.
About the Editor
Attila Kendefi is Somuchpoker's Player Relations and Profiles Writer, covering live festivals in the USOP and Gods of Poker family of events across Asia. His background in client relations shapes his approach to live event coverage, with a focus on the players, partners and organizers behind each festival, not just the results.