![China [CHN]](/assets/images/flags/1x1/cn.svg "China [CHN]"){kind=small}
Qi Li is a Chinese professional poker player who has established himself as a prominent deep-stack specialist within the Southeast Asian circuit, particularly at major World Poker Tour (WPT) and Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) festivals in Cambodia.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Qi Li has total live earnings of approximately $71,873. His career reached a new peak in January 2026 during the World Poker Tour – WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh. Competing in the Championship Warm Up (Event #12), Li navigated a massive field of 472 entries to claim 1st place, securing a career-high payout of $54,772.
His recent resume at NagaWorld includes several high-profile finishes:
- 1st Place: 2026 WPT Cambodia Championship Warm Up for $54,772.
- 4th Place: 2026 WPT Cambodia Early Bird Megastack for $659.
- 8th Place: 2026 WPT Cambodia Megastack for $2,707.
- 20th Place: 2026 WPT Cambodia Mystery Bounty for $1,700.
- 5th Place: 2024 APPT Cambodia NagaWorld Kickoff for $4,690.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from China, Li has become a disciplined and highly effective regular in the burgeoning Cambodian poker scene. He is frequently seen competing in the major hubs of Southeast Asia, where he has developed a reputation for outlasting massive fields. His recent victory in the WPT Championship Warm Up significantly boosted his standing on the China All Time Money List, showcasing his transition from a consistent “in-the-money” finisher to a major title winner.
Play Style & Strategy
Li is recognized for a patient and resilient tournament strategy, particularly excelling in the “Megastack” and “Championship” structures favored by regional Asian tours. His ability to maintain composure through grueling multi-day events was on full display during his 2026 WPT victory, where he leveraged his stack effectively to dominate the final table. Known for sharp exploitative adjustments against aggressive regional player pools, Li’s tactical discipline and survival mechanics make him a perennial threat in any large-field No Limit Hold’em event in Asia.
