Zehao Li is a Chinese professional poker player who has rapidly emerged as a dominant force in the Asian tournament circuit. Based in China, he is particularly recognized for his remarkable versatility, consistently finding success in both traditional No Limit Hold’em events and a wide array of mixed game formats across South Korea and Macau.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Zehao Li has total live earnings of $316,876. His career trajectory took a massive leap in late 2024 and throughout 2025, where he secured several of the largest scores in his professional history. His career-best cash occurred in November 2024 at the Jeju Poker Festival , where he finished as the runner-up in the KRW 2,000,000 No Limit Hold’em – Red Dragon Championship (Event #5) for KRW 162,150,000 (~$116,019).

Li’s dominance continued into 2025, particularly during the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Red Dragon Poker Tour (RDPT) stops. In October 2025, he secured another massive payday at the RDPT Jeju, finishing 4th in a collaboration event with WPT Prime Korea for KRW 129,480,000 (~$89,509). He is also a prolific trophy winner, claiming titles in specialized events such as the KRW 400,000 No Limit 8-Game and the KRW 400,000 No Limit Triple Draw Mix at APT Jeju 2025, banking KRW 4,490,973 (~$3,187) and KRW 4,270,922 (~$3,031) respectively.

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from China, Zehao Li has established himself as a “mixed game specialist” in a region primarily dominated by Hold’em players. While he maintains a strong presence in the Macau Poker Championship (MPC), his most significant growth has coincided with the poker boom in Jeju, South Korea. Over the past two years, he has transitioned from a regional grinder to an international regular, currently ranked among the top 300 on the China All Time Money List. His consistent participation in tours like the World Poker Tour (WPT) and Poker Dream has solidified his reputation as one of the most hardworking and technically proficient players representing China today.

Play Style & Strategy

Li is recognized for a highly technical and adaptable tournament strategy, which is best evidenced by his success in 8-Game and Dealer’s Choice formats. He possesses a deep understanding of game theory across multiple variants, allowing him to exploit opponents who specialize only in Hold’em. In No Limit Hold’em championships, he is known for a patient, deep-stack approach, often navigating the middle stages of tournaments with a focus on pot control and situational reads. His ability to switch seamlessly between the aggressive requirements of turbo bounty events and the methodical pace of championship final tables makes him one of the most dangerous all-around threats on the Asian circuit.