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Bryan Yang Peng (listed in databases as Peng Yang) is a Chinese professional poker player and a brand ambassador for the U Series Championship. Known for his consistent presence across the Asian circuit, he is widely recognized as a regular in High Roller and major regional tour scenes.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $907,000 in total live earnings according to The Hendon Mob, Peng Yang ranks 76th on the China All-Time Money List. His biggest career cash of ~$169,968 came from a third-place finish in a China Poker Games (CPG) Main Event in Sanya back in 2019. Notable titles include a victory at the EPT Cyprus $2,200 Deep Stack in 2023 for $118,480 and a win at the Asian Poker Festival (APF) Super Star Challenge in Hanoi for ~$86,646. These consistent results significantly contribute to his poker net worth and status in the high-stakes community.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from China, Peng Yang began his poker journey in 2012 by balancing daytime business commitments with late-night online MTT sessions. Unlike many regulars, he focuses exclusively on the live tournament circuit and has never played cash games or viewed poker as a formal career. He transitioned to live tournaments in 2016 and has since established himself as a prominent figure at major festivals like the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Online, the Asian Poker Tour (APT), and the European Poker Tour (EPT).
Play Style & Strategy
As a brand ambassador for the U Series Championship, Peng Yang describes himself as a “casual player” who represents the needs and experiences of the wider poker community. Despite this modest label, he is known for a calculated and resilient play style, excelling in No Limit Hold’em tournaments. His ability to navigate both massive fields and elite High Roller environments, demonstrated by his deep runs in the WSOP Online and EPT events, highlights a strong sense of tournament strategy and patience.
