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Updated: 2026.01.06

Yongbin Wang is a professional poker player from China who has significantly expanded his presence on the international circuit, achieving a major career milestone in 2024 by surpassing the USD 100,000 mark in total winnings. He is currently recognized as a formidable competitor in the Asian poker scene, with a strong track record in major festivals across South Korea, Macau, and China.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 168,868 (The Hendon Mob). The 2025 season has been highly active for Wang, with consistent cashes in prestigious regional tours including the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime.

Best Live Cash: Secured his career-best score of USD 43,427 (¥ 287,500) for a 7th-place finish in the World Series of Poker – WSOP China Main Event in December 2017.
Red Dragon Poker Tour 2025: Finished 4th in the Baby Dragon in Jeju for USD 20,000 in May 2025.
Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju 2025: Achieved a 3rd-place finish in the No Limit Hold’em – Bounty event for USD 11,877 in September 2025.
Jeju Poker Festival 2024: Recorded back-to-back deep runs, finishing 12th in both the Korea Poker Cup Main Event (USD 8,010) and the Red Dragon Championship (USD 8,299).
Rankings: He is currently ranked 545th on the China All Time Money List and holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 3,387th.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in China, Yongbin Wang has been a regular on the live tournament circuit since 2016. He established his reputation early in his career with final table appearances in high-profile Chinese events like the Super Poker Tournament and WSOP China. Over the last decade, he has transitioned into a frequent traveler on the Asian circuit, becoming a familiar face at the Landing Casino in Jeju and major venues in Macau. His career trajectory reflects a steady evolution from a national-level competitor to a respected professional in the broader East Asian market.

Play Style & Strategy

Wang is known for his versatility and high work rate, excelling in a variety of No Limit Hold’em structures ranging from Deepstack formats to high-variance Bounty and Turbo events. His results in 2025, including a podium finish in the APT Jeju Bounty and a 4th-place finish in the RDPT Baby Dragon, demonstrate a strong technical proficiency in navigating large, aggressive fields. His ability to consistently reach the final two tables of major regional “Championship” and “Main Event” fields suggests a disciplined tournament strategy focused on maximizing value in mid-to-late stage play.