Lu I Min is a Taiwanese professional poker player who has become a consistent competitor in the Asian tournament circuit, frequently traveling to major hubs like Manila to compete in high-volume regional series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Lu I Min has accumulated total live earnings of $2,504. He has strategically built his bankroll by competing in prominent tours across the region, including the Manila Megastack and various series in Taipei. His career-best score occurred in December 2025 at the Manila Megastack 23 in PokerStars LIVE Manila, where he finished 120th in the PHP 40,500 + 4,500 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event for PHP 73,000 (∼$1,240).

Lu has demonstrated his versatility across the Taiwanese poker scene with several notable deep runs:

CTP Taipei Weekly Tournaments (September 2020): He secured a 10th-place finish in the NTD 2,500 No Limit Hold’em – Mega Stack for NTD 10,000 (∼$345).
Taiwan Millions Tournament Season 8 (July 2020): He cashed in the NTD 6,800 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event, finishing 104th for NTD 19,700 (∼$669).
Bounty Builder Event (October 2019): He reached the final table in Taipei, finishing 3rd in a NTD 1,500 No Limit Hold’em event for NTD 5,000 (∼$161).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Taiwan, Lu is currently ranked 3,600th on the Taiwan All Time Money List. He is part of the robust community of Taiwanese players who have turned their focus toward the booming Southeast Asian markets, particularly the Philippines. While he maintains a strong presence in domestic events like the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT), his recent participation in prestigious international series like the Manila Megastack indicates a dedicated focus on building an international professional resume.

Play Style & Strategy

Lu is known for a disciplined and tactical approach to tournament poker, particularly excelling in large-field formats and deepstack structures. His ability to navigate through hundreds of players in both Taiwanese domestic fields and the international fields of Manila suggests a strong understanding of tournament dynamics and the patience required for multi-day play. By successfully transitioning between local “Warm Up” events and international Main Events, he demonstrates a versatile strategy that effectively balances survival with aggressive chip accumulation during critical tournament phases.

Full Lu I Min Poker History: Earnings, Cashes & Rankings