Zihao Wang is a Chinese professional poker player who has established himself as a prominent and highly successful figure on the Asian poker circuit, frequently securing titles and deep runs in major festivals across South Korea, Macau, and the Philippines.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Zihao Wang has accumulated total live earnings of $344,526. He is currently ranked 254th on the China All Time Money List and has maintained a consistent trajectory of high-stakes results throughout 2025.

His career-best score came in May 2021 at the CPG Championship Jinan, where he championed the CNY 6,600 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event to secure a massive CNY 960,000 (∼$150,073) top prize. In 2025, Wang has continued to dominate regional fields:

• APT Manila Classic (February 2025): He secured a victory in the PHP 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – Midnight Tick Tock for PHP 723,440 (∼$12,442) and finished 5th in the PHP 120,000 High Roller – Ultra Stack for PHP 933,000 (∼$16,225).
• K Poker Cup Series (April 2025): He placed 5th in the KRW 1,000,000 Jeju Cup for KRW 12,700,000 (∼$8,865).
• Manila Megastack 23 (December 2025): Most recently, he recorded two cashes, including a 6th-place finish in the PHP 6,600 + 900 Shotclock event for PHP 45,000 (∼$762) and a 53rd-place finish in the PHP 15,000 Sunday Millions for PHP 25,000 (∼$424).

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Wang is a seasoned regular in the international poker community with recorded cashes in the United States, Vietnam, and South Korea. He is a familiar face at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas, where he most recently cashed in the $777 Lucky 7’s event in July 2025. His career progression reflects a highly mobile professional who effectively targets lucrative series in Asian hubs like Jeju, Macau, and Manila, contributing to his current Global Poker Index ranking of 2,798th.

Play Style & Strategy

Wang is known for a versatile and high-pressure tournament strategy, particularly excelling in fast-paced formats like “Shotclock,” “Turbo,” and “Ultra Stack” structures. His victory in the CPG Main Event and his deep run in the APT Manila High Roller demonstrate a technical proficiency in navigating both massive fields and elite high-stakes competition. Whether utilizing positional leverage in “Midnight Tick Tock” events or showing resilience in multi-day championships, Wang’s strategy is built on clinical execution and a strong understanding of tournament dynamics.