Daniel Shiang-An Yang

Daniel Shiang-An Yang (Yang Shiang-An) is a professional poker player from Taiwan. He is ranked 9,245th in the Global Poker Index and has career earnings exceeding $360,000. Yang primarily competes in international poker events, notably making multiple appearances in the WSOP series in Las Vegas, USA.

Yang’s poker career began early, starting with online poker before transitioning to live tournaments. He has cashed in several WSOP events, including the Main Event and side events. Although specific finishing positions are not widely known, his consistent cash earnings demonstrate his competitiveness. He has also participated in Asian events such as WPT and APT.

Yang is considered a technical player with strong hand-reading and odds-calculation skills. His style leans toward solid play, avoiding unnecessary risks, yet he can take aggressive actions when required. He adapts well to both cash games and tournaments, emphasizing careful bankroll management.

• Tags: Taiwan poker power, WSOP regular
• Anecdote: In a WSOP side event, he shared a table with famous player Phil Hellmuth, showing solid composure under pressure.
• He also shares poker strategy on social media, inspiring young Taiwanese players.

Yang’s experience shows that consistent tournament participation and strict bankroll management are key to long-term profitability. He improves his decision-making by analyzing opponent ranges and controlling emotions—a valuable lesson for amateur players. His success proves that even with a modest ranking, hard work and discipline can yield financial gains in poker.