Zheyu Weng is a high-stakes professional poker player from Fuzhou, China, who has rapidly ascended to the upper echelons of the international tournament circuit. Known for his fearless aggression and deep theoretical knowledge, Weng transitioned from regional Asian tours to the world stage with a massive podium finish at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP). In 2026, he solidified his reputation as an elite High Roller by securing a string of major cashes at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju. As one of the brightest young stars representing China, Weng is currently a fixture in the world’s most expensive and prestigious poker festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

As of March 2026, Zheyu Weng’s total live tournament earnings have reached $456,576, according to The Hendon Mob. His breakout moment occurred in July 2025, when he finished 3rd in the WSOP $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty for a career-best $294,441. Weng has carried that momentum into 2026, most notably at Triton One Jeju, where he navigated elite fields to secure four significant cashes in less than a week, including a 7th-place finish in the $3,000 PLO event. His rapid rise and consistency in high-buy-in events place his estimated poker net worth at over $1.5 million.

Major Tournament Results:

Year	Event	Prize
2025	WSOP $5,000 Super Turbo Bounty (3rd)	$294,441
2026	Triton One Jeju $8,000 Main Event (40th)	$26,000
2026	Triton One Jeju $10,000 NLHE 7-Handed (30th)	$21,500
2024	WSOP $10,000 MAIN EVENT World Championship (500th)	$35,000
2026	Triton One Jeju $3,000 Pot Limit Omaha (7th)	$11,400

Zheyu Weng poker — Credit: Triton Poker Series

Biography & Poker Background

Zheyu Weng’s poker journey began on the regional circuits of Asia and Europe, where he first gained experience in events like the WSOP International Circuit in London and the WPT Nottingham. His disciplined approach and willingness to study the game’s modern complexities allowed him to climb the ranks quickly. By 2024, Weng was already cashing in the WSOP Main Event, but his true “coming out party” was the 2025 summer in Las Vegas, where he stood toe-to-toe with some of the world’s best in high-stakes bounty formats. Now residing in Fuzhou, Weng is a key part of the “Chinese Poker Boom,” frequently traveling to major hubs like Jeju and Macau to compete at the highest levels.

Play Style & Strategy

Weng is recognized for a modern, data-driven play style that emphasizes “Max Value” in high-variance situations. His success in Super Turbo and Bounty formats suggests a high level of proficiency in short-stack ICM (Independent Chip Model) calculations and aggressive shove/fold ranges. However, his 2026 cashes in the Triton Main Event and PLO events demonstrate a versatile skill set capable of handling deep-stacked, technical play against the world’s top pros. Strategically, he is known for his unflappable temperament and a willingness to take high-equity risks that many veterans might avoid.

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