Zhihao Sheng is a competitive tournament poker player from China who has emerged as an active participant in the East Asian regional circuit. As of late 2025, he has established himself as a specialized “In The Money” (ITM) finisher in major South Korean festivals, particularly in Jeju.

Career Earnings & Global Ranking

As of December 2025, Zhihao Sheng is in the early stages of his professional journey, focusing on building a foundation in the high-volume Asian market:

Total Live Earnings: USD 1,313 (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 1,313, achieved in December 2025
China All-Time Money List: 9,654th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 474,461st

2025 Season: The “Jeju Expansion”

The 2025 season has been a year of professional entry for Sheng, marked by his first major recorded cash in one of South Korea’s most competitive winter series.

Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens, Jeju (December 2025): Recorded his career-best finish by reaching the final stages of the opening series. He finished 13th in the KRW 500,000 No Limit Hold’em – GOP Opening Event (Event #1) for USD 1,313 (KRW 1,890,000).
Regional Circuit Participation: He is a frequent entrant in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and specialized regional series in South Korea, adapting his game to the aggressive East Asian tournament “meta.“

Playing Style & Background

Residing in China, Sheng is part of the “new wave” of mainland players who travel to international poker hubs like Jeju and Taipei to compete in series that attract diverse, high-caliber player pools.

His play style is characterized by:

Opening Event Proficiency: Reaching the final two tables of a “GOP Opening Event”—which often features high entry numbers and a mix of local and international talent—indicates a strong technical foundation for navigating the high aggression and variance of early-series events.
Selective Aggression: Live reporting suggests a disciplined approach to early-stage tournament play, focusing on position and value-heavy ranges to navigate large fields before the bubble.
Focus on Emerging Circuits: By targeting the Gods of Poker (GOP) and APT circuits, he has positioned himself to gain experience against some of the most skilled professional “grinders” in Asia.

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