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Updated: 2025.12.17

Wencheng Lin is a Chinese professional poker player who has seen a significant rise in the Asian tournament circuit throughout 2024 and 2025. He is currently establishing himself as a formidable mid-stakes competitor, particularly in festivals held in South Korea and Vietnam.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With $87,605 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Wencheng Lin is steadily approaching the $100,000 career milestone. He is currently ranked 952nd on the China All-Time Money List.

The year 2025 has been a breakout period for Lin, featuring several of his most significant scores to date:

~$24,421 (KRW 34,260,000) – 4th place in the KRW 1,000,000 Mini Main Event at APT Jeju in October 2025.
~$26,277 (₫ 667,000,000) – His career-best live cash for a 4th place finish in the ₫ 50M High Roller Single Day at the USOP Grand Finale in Hai Phong, Vietnam, in December 2024.
~$5,892 (KRW 8,180,000) – 47th place in the APT Main Event in Incheon in August 2025.
~$4,120 (KRW 5,810,000) – 16th place in the Mystery Bounty Hunter at APT Jeju in September 2025.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from and residing in China, Wencheng Lin has become a high-volume player in major Asian poker hubs. His tournament record indicates a strategic focus on the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the U Series of Poker (USOP) . Lin’s recent trajectory shows a transition from smaller regional cashes to consistent deep runs in signature events like the Mini Main and Mystery Bounty formats. He is currently ranked 6,093rd globally by the Global Poker Index (GPI).

Play Style & Strategy

Lin is characterized by his resilience and technical proficiency in large-field, mid-stakes events. His 4th-place finish in the record-breaking APT Jeju Mini Main Event, where he competed against 618 entries, demonstrates a strong ability to navigate complex field dynamics and high-pressure final table situations. His success in both “High Roller Single Day” and “Mystery Bounty” formats suggests a versatile strategy that can adapt to the fast-paced nature of turbo structures and the unique value-seeking requirements of bounty events.

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