Xialin Li 🇨🇳

Originally from China, Li has become a familiar face at major international festivals, transitioning from the domestic Chinese market to the global stage. While she built her foundation in events like the China Poker Games (CPG) and the Asia Poker League (APL), she has recently expanded her reach to high-stakes hubs like Jeju, South Korea, and Las Vegas. As of early 2026, she holds a prestigious position in the global rankings, listed as the #8 ranked female player in China by the Global Poker Index. Her trajectory highlights a disciplined climb through the stakes, moving from local “Spadie” events in Macau to competing for six-figure payouts in major Western and Asian championships.

Li is known for a calculated and resilient play style, excelling in both large-field No Limit Hold’em tournaments and high-pressure mystery bounty formats. Her success in events like the WPT Korea mystery bounty demonstrates a strong understanding of short-stack dynamics and the aggressive adjustments required for bounty-heavy structures. Her ability to navigate final tables across diverse fields, from the tactical high-roller events in Jeju to the massive entry fields in Las Vegas, proves her strategic versatility. This consistency has made her one of the most respected female regulars on the modern circuit, often leveraging her experience in Asian “turbo” structures to apply pressure in championship-length events.

According to The Hendon Mob, Xialin Li has total live earnings of $244,434. Her career saw a significant surge in 2025, where she recorded her best annual performance with $125,141 in total cashes, more than doubling her previous years’ success. Her biggest career cash came in December 2024 at the Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza IV in Las Vegas, where he won the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em UltimateStack for $99,304. She has also performed exceptionally well in major regional festivals, including a 3rd-place finish at the Poker Dream 12 Jeju Single Day High Roller for KRW 71,304,000 (∼$51,699) and a runner-up finish in the WPT Korea Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty for KRW 42,850,000 (∼$30,727). Xialin Li