Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2025.12.31

Yi Yang is a professional poker player from China who has emerged as a consistent competitor in the Asian tournament circuit. Based in China, he has established himself through deep runs in major regional series, most notably during high-stakes festivals in South Korea.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 74,984 (The Hendon Mob). The 2025 season has been a landmark year for Yang, marked by multiple significant cashes in elite regional events.

Best Live Cash: Secured USD 36,468 for a deep run in a major championship event.
Jeju Poker Festival 2025: Achieved a runner-up finish in the KRW 425,000 + 75,000 No Limit Hold’em – Hyper Turbo for USD 2,579 in November 2025.
Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) Jeju 2025: Finished 51st in the KRW 2,500,000 No Limit Hold’em – Red Dragon Championship for USD 5,257 in July 2025.
Baby Dragon Event: Placed 63rd in the KRW 1,350,000 + 150,000 No Limit Hold’em – Baby Dragon for USD 2,355 during the Jeju Poker Festival in November 2025.
Global Rankings: He currently holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 17,562nd and is ranked 475th in China.

Biography & Poker Background

Residing in China, Yi Yang has become a regular fixture at the Landing Casino in Jeju, South Korea, which has served as the primary venue for his most successful 2025 campaigns. He has transitioned into the high-stakes Asian market by competing in well-known regional tours such as the Red Dragon Poker Tour and WPT Prime Korea. His consistent presence in these competitive fields has seen him climb the national ranks, currently sitting among the top 500 active players in China according to the 2025 Player of the Year standings.

Play Style & Strategy

Yang is recognized for his proficiency in fast-paced tournament structures, particularly in Hyper Turbo and Turbo formats. His second-place finish in the Jeju Hyper Turbo event highlights a technical mastery of late-stage aggression and short-stack “Push/Fold” mathematics. Additionally, his ability to navigate through hundreds of opponents in major championship events like the Red Dragon Championship and the Baby Dragon suggests a disciplined approach to mid-stage accumulation and a strong grasp of tournament survival dynamics.