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Philip King Chung Wang is a legendary Taiwanese poker professional and arguably the most prolific tournament grinder in the Asian circuit. Known for his staggering volume and versatility, Wang has recorded more than 570 live cashes, making him a mainstay of the leaderboards in every major regional festival.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live earnings surpassing USD 669,000, Philip King Chung Wang currently ranks 32nd on the Taiwan All Time Money List according to The Hendon Mob. He is famously one of the few players in the world to maintain a consistently high “In The Money” (ITM) percentage while playing hundreds of events per year.
His recent form in late 2025 and early 2026 has been nothing short of dominant, highlighted by a prolific run at the 19th Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT 19) :
- 1st Place: TMT 19 Mix Triple Draw (A-5, 2-7, Badugi) for TWD 103,300.
- 2nd Place: TMT 19 MegaStack (521 entries) for TWD 268,200 (~USD 8,490).
- 2nd Place: APT Championship Taipei 2025 Limit Triple Draw Mix for TWD 210,000 (~USD 6,694).
- 1st Place: TMT Championship II 2025 Pot Limit Omaha for TWD 36,300.
Wang’s career-best live cash stands at USD 31,971, but his legacy is built on the sheer frequency of his podium finishes across virtually every poker variant.
Biography & Poker Background
Based in Taipei, Philip King Chung Wang is a cornerstone of the CTP Club Asia Poker Arena. He transitioned from a local enthusiast to a professional regular over a decade ago and has since become the benchmark for volume in Asia. Wang is a true “poker purist,” frequently eschewing the spotlight of Main Events to dominate the Mixed Games and Limit rotations. He currently holds the record for the 2nd most cashes at the CTP Poker Club (over 420 in that venue alone) and is highly respected by peers for his stamina and technical mastery of niche formats like Razz, 2-7 Triple Draw, and Big O.
Play Style & Strategy
Philip King Chung Wang is widely regarded as a “technical specialist” with a strategy rooted in tactical endurance and risk management. Unlike many modern No Limit Hold’em pros, Wang’s edge lies in his deep understanding of game theory across 7-Game and Mixed Draw variants. His high ITM rate is a testament to a disciplined approach that prioritizes mathematical precision over high-variance gambles. In No Limit formats, he is known for a “small ball” approach, utilizing his vast experience to outmaneuver opponents in post-flop play. This strategic versatility makes him a perennial favorite for “Player of the Series” honors in any festival he enters.
