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Updated: 2025.12.27

Yuxin Liu is a Canadian professional poker player who has established a significant presence on the international tournament circuit, representing Canada with major results across North America and Asia. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Liu is a frequent competitor in high-stakes series, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) .

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With over $980,000 in total live earnings, Yuxin Liu currently ranks 130th on the Canada All Time Money List. According to The Hendon Mob, the player achieved a career milestone in 2025 by surpassing the $500,000 and eventually the $900,000 marks in total winnings. Liu’s career-best live cash of $332,777 was earned in July 2025 at the 56th World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, where the player secured a runner-up finish in the $777 No Limit Hold’em Lucky 7’s event.

The year 2025 has been a definitive breakout season for Liu, highlighted by a victory and multiple deep runs in prestigious championships. His recent triumphs and notable records include:

Winner, Deerfoot Spring Super Stack C$1,500 No Limit Hold’em (April 2025) for $64,921.
Runner-up, 56th WSOP $777 No Limit Hold’em Lucky 7’s (July 2025) for $332,777.
6th Place, APT Championship Taipei Single Day High Roller Mystery Bounty (November 2025) for $7,880.
5th Place, 2025 Harvest Poker Classic C$1,000 No Limit Hold’em (November 2025) for $10,799.
9th Place, WSOP International Circuit Calgary High Roller (October 2025) for $7,162.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China and currently residing in Calgary, Canada, Yuxin Liu has transitioned into a world-class professional presence on the global stage. While a mainstay of the Canadian circuit with frequent appearances at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino and Casino Regina, Yu Xin Liu has become a prolific traveler to international festivals, recording over 20 cashes in the 2025 season alone. This rapid expansion is reflected in the Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking, where Yu Xin Liu reached a career-high of 566th in the world during late 2025, ranking as the 15th best player in Canada.

Play Style & Strategy

Yuxin Liu is known for a resilient and high-volume tournament strategy, often excelling in “High Roller,” “Monster Stack,” and “Mystery Bounty” formats where technical precision is paramount. During the podium finish at the 2025 WSOP Lucky 7’s, Yu Xin Liu demonstrated the elite tactical discipline required to navigate a massive field of thousands and secure a top prize. The strategic approach combines a disciplined understanding of No Limit Hold’em with the aggression needed to thrive in championship environments, a skill evidenced by the ability to consistently reach the final stages of competitive festivals across North America and the Asian circuit.

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