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Updated: 2025.12.23

Shengfu Yu (also recorded as Sheng Fu Yu) is a professional poker player from Taiwan who has established a significant presence as a versatile “mixed game” and “draw” specialist on the Asian tournament circuit. As of late 2025, he has solidified his reputation as one of the region’s most technically diverse players, particularly excelling in non-Hold’em formats.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Shengfu Yu has achieved notable professional growth:

Total Live Earnings: $11,795 (The Hendon Mob).
Best Live Cash: $3,258, achieved in May 2025.
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 1,278th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 69,879th.

2025 Season: The “Mixed Game” Mastery

The 2025 season has been a defining period for Yu, characterized by high-level performances in specialized mixed game and draw formats during the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei.

APT Taipei (May 2025): * 2nd place in the No Limit Dealer’s Choice – 5 Card Triple Draw Hyper Turbo for $1,746.
- 50th place in the APT Mini Main Event for $3,258 (his career-best cash).
- 8th place in the Crazy Irish Hyper Turbo event.
CTP Taipei Weekly (April 2025): Captured a title by winning the Daily DeepStack event.
HKPPA 2025 Taipei: Won a major event earlier in the year, claiming a top prize of $4,542 (NT$ 138,000).

Historical Highlights (2024)

Yu’s dominance in draw games was first highlighted in 2024, proving his 2025 success was part of a consistent upward trend.

APT Taipei Poker Classic (Sept 2024): Won the No Limit Triple Stud Hyper Turbo title for $2,255.
APT Taipei (Feb 2024): Won the No Limit Single Draw Mix Turbo for $1,233 and finished 3rd in the Lazy Rivers Pot Limit Omaha event.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in Taiwan, Yu is a prominent member of the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) community. He is widely regarded as a Draw and Mixed Game specialist, a rare profile in a region dominated by No-Limit Hold’em.

His play style is characterized by:

Format Versatility: His titles and final tables span across Single Draw, Triple Draw, Triple Stud, and Pot Limit Omaha, indicating a deep theoretical understanding of multiple game variants.
Hyper-Turbo Proficiency: He excels in “Hyper Turbo” structures, which require precise mathematical adjustments and quick decision-making as blind levels escalate rapidly.
Hold’em Resilience: While specialized in mixed games, his deep run in the APT Mini Main Event (50th out of a massive field) demonstrates that his technical skills translate effectively to large-field No-Limit Hold’em structures.