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Updated: 2025.12.24

Peng Huang is a professional poker player from China who has seen significant growth in his career over the 2024–2025 seasons. He has transitioned from being a regional regular in Asia to finding success in major international stops like the WSOP International Circuit.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of late 2025, Peng Huang’s professional standing reflects his expansion into the global high-stakes scene:

Total Live Earnings: USD 74,000+ (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 10,500
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 716th (for the top-performing “Peng Chen/Huang” profile often associated with these results)

2025 Season: International Breakthrough

The 2025 season has been defined by Huang’s success in high-guarantee fields across Cyprus and South Korea.

WSOP International Circuit Cyprus (Oct 2025): Recorded a career-best score in the USD 5,300 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, finishing 175th for USD 10,500.
Poker Dream 16 Jeju (Feb 2025): Demonstrated deep-field stamina in South Korea, finishing 23rd in the Main Event for USD 8,723.
Regional Titles: Earlier in the year, he dominated side events in Incheon and Jeju, including a podium finish in the High Roller events of the Poker Dream series.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in China, Huang is known for a highly disciplined, “Main Event” oriented approach that favors survival in large-field, multi-day structures.

His play style is characterized by:

Elite Patience: Excels in slow-blind structures where post-flop technical edges are most pronounced.
Large-Field Resilience: His ability to consistently reach the deep stages of flagship tournaments with thousands of entries has made him one of China’s most reliable international travelers in 2025.