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Updated: 2025.12.16

Wenhao Ying is an American professional poker player known for his strong performances on the East Coast US circuit and his recent activity in major Asian tournament series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With $531,265 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Wenhao Ying has surpassed the $500,000 career milestone. He is currently ranked 3,174th on the United States All Time Money List.

His career-best live cash of $200,000 came from a victory in the $2,500+$200 Championship Event at the 2018 Borgata Fall Poker Open. Prior to that win, his largest cash was $60,577 for a 3rd place finish in the 2018 Lucky Hearts Poker Open. In 2025, he achieved a runner-up finish in the Single Day High Roller at APT Jeju 2025 for ~$81,079 (KRW 114,510,000). These results significantly contribute to his poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Wenhao Ying is a US national who resides in New York, NY. He established his presence on the East Coast poker circuit, particularly in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, where he has numerous cashes at the Borgata and the World Series of Poker (WSOP). More recently in 2025, he has shifted focus to the competitive Asian market, recording wins and final table appearances in South Korea at the Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) and Asian Poker Tour (APT) festivals.

Play Style & Strategy

Ying is a consistent tournament grinder who has demonstrated an ability to go “wire to wire” in major events, holding the chip lead for extended periods to secure a championship title. His strategy involves both consistent cashing across various buy-ins, including a recent win in a Hyper Turbo event, and successfully navigating high-stakes final tables against elite competition. This versatility shows he can execute both patient tournament play and high-pressure aggression.

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