Haibo Yang 🇨🇳

Originally from China, Haibo Yang has focused his professional volume almost exclusively on the high-buy-in circuits of South Korea, Malaysia, and Vietnam. He is recognized as a “Jeju specialist,” frequently appearing at the final tables of the APT, Poker Dream, and the Red Dragon Poker Tour. While he is often confused with former professional footballer Yang Haibo due to their shared name and nationality, the poker professional has carved out a distinct identity through his analytical approach to the game. In early 2026, he solidified his reputation as an elite turbo specialist by capturing an APT Lion Trophy in a competitive High Roller field.

Haibo Yang is recognized for a high-intensity, aggressive tournament style that excels in fast-paced “Turbo” and “Win the Button” formats. His strategy emphasizes aggressive stack accumulation during the middle levels, a tactic that has led to a high volume of top-10 finishes in “Single Day High Roller” structures. During his victory at the 2026 APT Turbo High Roller, Yang demonstrated elite tactical awareness, using the “Win the Button” format to apply constant pressure on his opponents and dictate the flow of the final table. His ability to navigate through the high-variance environment of bounty and turbo events while maintaining long-term technical consistency makes him one of the most dangerous mid-to-high stakes regulars currently active in the Asia-Pacific region.

With total live tournament earnings exceeding $238,000, Haibo Yang has established himself as a highly efficient “circuit grinder”. His career reached a major peak in February 2026 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju Classic, where he secured a high-profile victory. Notable results include: $16,195 (₩23,422,000) for winning the No Limit Hold’em – Turbo High Roller Win the Button event at the APT Jeju Classic 2026. $45,894 (₩64,260,000) for a 4th-place finish in the APT Jeju Single Day High Roller in September 2025. $35,564 (₩47,020,000) for winning the No Limit Hold’em Deepstack event at Poker Dream 12 Jeju. $13,463 (₩19,620,000) for an 8th-place finish in the K Poker Cup Challenger Event in January 2026. Yang’s sustained success has propelled him to 398th on the China All Time Money List and earned him a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking within the top 1,300 players worldwide. For a full breakdown of his tournament history, you can view the Haibo Yang Hendon Mob Profile.