Guo Liang Wei

Guo Liang Wei is a prominent Chinese professional poker player from Shanghai. With total live tournament earnings exceeding $3 million he has established himself as one of China's most successful players on the international circuit. His career is highlighted by a World Series of Poker gold bracelet and a European Poker Tour title.

World Series of Poker

Wei's biggest career cash came at the 2019 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, where he won the $1,111 Little One for One Drop event. Outlasting a massive field of over 4,700 entries, he claimed his first WSOP bracelet and a prize of $559,332. The victory was particularly special as he traveled to Las Vegas with his wife while their newborn baby remained in China.

European Poker Tour

In October 2024, Wei captured his first EPT title at PokerStars EPT Cyprus. He topped a field of 894 entries in the $3,000 Mystery Bounty event, earning $265,972 plus $10,000 in bounties for a total of $275,972. Just a week earlier, he had finished sixth in the $1,100 Eureka Main Event for $78,770. During the heads-up play against Boris Kolev, Wei executed a gutsy queen-high bluff that helped secure the victory.

Other Notable Results

• 2026 APT Super High Roller Jeju: 5th place for $80,129
• Triton Poker Series Jeju: Deep run for over $200,000
• Multiple cashes in WPT and APT events
• Ranked 17th on China's all-time money list (as of 2026)

Wei is known for an aggressive, fearless approach, particularly in the late stages of tournaments. He applies constant pressure with three-bets and well-timed bluffs, as demonstrated in his EPT victory. Despite his aggression, he also exhibits patience during long events and relies on strong instincts—famously predicting the exact river card he needed to win his WSOP bracelet. His ability to balance technical skill with intuitive reads makes him a formidable opponent.

Born and raised in Shanghai, Wei turned professional around 2012 after gaining experience in the high-stakes games of Macau. He often speaks about the growing passion for poker in China and the honor of representing his country at the highest levels. His steady rise to the top 20 of China's all-time money list reflects his long-term dedication to the game.

• All-Time Money List: 823rd globally
• China All-Time Money List: 17th (as of 2026)
• All-Time Money List Best Rank: 798th
• Biggest Live Cash: $559,332 (WSOP 2019)
• Total Live Earnings: $3,048,365 (per The Hendon Mob)