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Updated: 2025.12.31

Ye Li is a professional poker player from China who has established a significant presence in the Asian tournament circuit, particularly in high-profile series across South Korea and China. He is currently a top 1,200 player on the China All Time Money List and holds a competitive global ranking within the top 11,000 players.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 73,466 (The Hendon Mob). The 2025 season has been particularly active for Li, featuring consistent cashes in regional festivals like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and various South Korean series.

Best Live Cash: Secured his career-best score of USD 40,783 during a premier event in China.
World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea 2024: Finished 55th in a major field in Jeju for USD 4,485.
The Lord Poker Tournament (TLPT) Jeju 2025: Earned USD 3,600 for a 44th-place finish in the TLPT Circuit Opening.
Asian Poker Tour (APT) Incheon 2025: Recorded a cash in the Mystery Bounty Hunter event in May 2025.
Super Cup Incheon 2025: Achieved multiple cashes in October 2025, including deep runs in the Kick Off and Mystery Bounty events.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in China, Ye Li has been an active participant in the live tournament scene since at least 2016. He gained early experience in domestic Chinese events like the TJPT Changsha Poker Tournament and Tiger Poker Cup in Beijing before expanding his reach to international hubs. Over the years, he has successfully transitioned into a regular on the South Korean circuit, frequently competing at the Landing Casino in Jeju and Paradise City in Incheon. He is currently ranked 1,102nd on the China All Time Money List.

Play Style & Strategy

Li is recognized for his technical proficiency in No Limit Hold’em, demonstrating a particular strength in navigating large-field Mystery Bounty and Turbo structures. His results in 2025, which include consistent cashes in “Kick Off” and “Opening” events, suggest an aggressive but disciplined early-stage tournament strategy. His ability to maintain a steady presence at final tables in regional series across Shenyang and Changsha highlights his adaptability to varying levels of aggression and field complexity within the Asian market.

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