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Updated: 2025.12.24

Tao Li is a professional poker player from China who has emerged as a high-stakes force on the Asian and international circuits. As of late 2025, he has surpassed the USD 150,000 career earnings milestone following a prolific season that included major titles in Macau and South Korea.

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Tao Li has established himself as a top-tier Chinese professional:

Total Live Earnings: USD 151,874 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 47,364, achieved in October 2025
China All-Time Money List: 590th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 3,222nd

2025 Season: The “Year of the Dragon”

The 2025 season has been a landmark year for Li, characterized by a series of victories and deep runs in the most prestigious festivals in Macau and Jeju.

MPT Macau Poker Championship (Oct 2025): Captured a major title by winning the Mystery Bounty Event for USD 47,364 (HK$ 368,078). This remains his largest career score to date.
Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) Jeju (May 2025): Recorded back-to-back victories in South Korea:
- 1st place in the Win the Button Hyper Turbo for USD 6,444.
- 1st place in the Flip Out event for USD 4,204.
- 7th place in the Red Dragon Championship in July for USD 32,269.
Korea Poker Cup Series (April 2025): Secured a podium finish, taking 3rd place in the Jeju Open Mystery Bounty for USD 11,343, and finished 2nd in the Doubles Team Event.
Grand Loyal Poker Championships (GLPC) Hanoi (Oct 2025): Finished 4th in the High Roller Single Day for USD 5,827 and recorded a deep run in the Main Event.

Playing Style & Background

Residing in China, Li is recognized for his technical proficiency in high-variance and specialized formats, making him one of the most dangerous side-event players in Asia.

His play style is characterized by:

Mystery Bounty Specialist: His major victory in Macau and multiple podium finishes in Mystery Bounty formats suggest an elite mathematical understanding of bounty equity and the aggression required to secure knockouts.
Format Versatility: Winning in “Flip Out,” “Win the Button,” and “Doubles” formats indicates a highly adaptable strategic range that can exploit unconventional tournament structures.
Shot-Clock & Turbo Proficiency: His success in Hyper Turbo and Single Day High Roller events highlights a high level of confidence in making complex, unexploitable decisions under extreme time constraints.