Renji Mao 🇨🇳

Mr. Mao, from Beijing, China, transitioned from a successful online poker player to a formidable live tournament pro. His victory in a major Las Vegas event catalyzed his move into high-stakes tournaments and marked his first appearance on the international stage. A regular in the Triton Series, Mr. Mao frequently competes in major Asian events, including the APT Manila. At the APT Manila, he led the largest Main Event team in Philippine history to the finals. Currently ranked 14th on the all-time Chinese poker money list, he is considered one of the most respected figures in the Chinese poker world.

Mao is known for his fearless and aggressive tournament strategies, possessing a deep technical understanding of both No-Limit Texas Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha. He describes himself as a player who thrives in high-stakes, competitive environments, often leveraging his experience gained under pressure to navigate complex final table situations. His success in large-scale "lottery-style" tournaments and elite high-stakes events demonstrates his exceptional adaptability and profound understanding of ICM (Independent Chip Model) principles. Mao frequently emphasizes the importance of mental fortitude; he famously remained calm when trailing 3-1 in chips during his second bracelet win, ultimately pulling off a comeback to reach heads-up play.

According to Hendon Mob, Renji Mao's total live poker winnings are approaching $4.5 million. His career best was a runner-up finish at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Jeju in September 2025, where he won $882,328 in the $30,000 buy-in 8-max No-Limit Hold'em event. Mao is a star player at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), winning his first bracelet in the $800 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack event in 2023, for $402,588. He then further solidified his position by winning his second bracelet at the €5,000 buy-in Pot-Limit Omaha event at the WSOP Europe in 2025, for €213,600 (approximately $249,912). His trophy cabinet also includes several Asian Poker Tour (APT) titles, most notably winning the 2025 APT Incheon Pot Limit Omaha Masters, a prize of 19,598,000 Korean won (approximately US$14,117).