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Neng Zhao is a professional poker player from Australia who has established himself as a prominent figure on the Asia-Pacific and international tournament circuits. His career is marked by high-volume play and a massive final table cash in late 2025.
Neng Zhao's 2025 campaign was highly successful, featuring multiple titles on the regional circuit. Notable triumphs include winning the Warm-Up event at the Won Poker Cup III in Cambodia in May 2025 for $16,475 and securing a major win at the WPT Prime Gold Coast Challenge in Australia in March 2025 for A$84,523.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Neng Zhao has accumulated over $764,765 in total live earnings, having successfully surpassed the $500,000 milestone. He is currently ranked 122nd on the Australia All Time Money List.
His career-best live cash came in November 2025 with a 5th-place finish in the APT Championship Main Event Freezeout in Taipei, Taiwan, earning him a staggering $316,443. This result nearly doubled his previous career totals.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Australia and residing in Sydney, Zhao is a regular fixture at tournaments in his home country, where he has earned multiple Australian Poker Tour titles. His focus has since broadened to the major international circuit, with heavy tournament volume across Asia (Cambodia, Vietnam, Taiwan) and multiple cashes in Las Vegas, including the WSOP 2025.
Play Style & Strategy
Known for his lively table talk and competitive spirit, Zhao's success underscores his versatility and ability to adapt to diverse fields, ranging from Australian domestic circuits to the toughest final tables in Asia. His deep runs in high-buy-in events like the APT Championship Main Event suggest a strong command of modern tournament strategy and pressure play.
About the Editor
Zoe Chang is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Tournament Analyst, covering live poker festivals across Asia Pacific and writing the site's SPI Score player ranking series, tracking results and rankings across markets including Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, the US, India and Australia.