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Yong Li is a highly skilled poker player from China who has become a major name in the Asian poker circuit. Over the past few years, he has built an impressive record by winning big events in Vietnam, South Korea, and his home country. Li is known for his ability to beat both large fields and elite high roller competition. With hundreds of thousands of dollars in winnings and a growing collection of titles, he has secured his spot as one of the most consistent and dangerous players currently competing in the region.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Yong Li has total live earnings of over $346,000. His best live cash came in late 2024 at the Jeju Poker Festival in South Korea. He finished 5th in the WPT Korea Main Event, taking home $57,408.
Li has continued his winning ways into 2026, most recently at the RPT Championship II in Vietnam. He secured a 1st place finish in the Mini High Roller for $7,615 and followed it up with a 25th place finish in the RPT Championship for $2,660. Earlier results include a win in the High Roller Bounty Hunter at the USOP Da Nang for $53,234 and a title at Poker Dream 19 in Malaysia. Other notable scores include deep runs at the Asian Poker Festival and several victories in local Chinese tournaments like the Tiger Poker Cup.
Biography & Poker Background
Yong Li represents China and has been active in the live poker scene since at least 2018. He first started making waves in the Beijing and Guangzhou poker communities, winning his first recorded tournament in 2018. Since then, he has expanded his reach significantly, traveling to major poker hubs throughout Asia to compete against the best in the business.
Li has shown incredible staying power in the game. While some players come and go, he has consistently improved his results year after year. He is a regular face at major stops in Jeju and Vietnam, often playing a full schedule that includes everything from fast paced turbos to prestigious Main Events. His background in the competitive Chinese poker market clearly prepared him well for the pressure of international final tables.
Play Style & Strategy
Yong Li is known for an aggressive and highly adaptive style of play. He is particularly effective in High Roller formats, where he often has to go up against very experienced professionals. His victory in the USOP High Roller Bounty Hunter and his recent RPT Mini High Roller title show that he knows exactly how to balance aggression with the technical skill required for elite small fields.
His strategy is built on versatility and finishing power. Li does not just aim to cash; he plays to win. This is clear from his multiple first place finishes in various formats, including Shot Clock events and Bubble Rush tournaments. Whether he is playing a deep stacked Main Event or a lightning fast High Roller, he seems to find the right strategy to stay ahead of his opponents and close out the win.
