Justin Chi Jen Chu

Justin Chi Jen Chu is a professional poker player from Taiwan, currently residing in Taoyuan. According to The Hendon Mob, his total live earnings stand at $2,548,955, with a best live cash of $402,000, placing him 6th on the Taiwan all-time money list. The Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) ranks him at #509 for 2026, and his net worth in the Asia-Pacific region is reported at $1,452,771, with a biggest win in the region of $551,000.

PGT Last Chance Victory (2026)

In January 2026, Chu won Event #5 of the PGT Last Chance series, a $10,100 no-limit hold’em tournament held at the PokerGO Studio. This victory earned him $263,850, the second-biggest live result of his career, and 293 PGT points. The win also secured him 600 Card Player Player of the Year points. Chu staged a remarkable comeback, starting the final table near the bottom of the chip counts. He doubled through Chino Rheem multiple times, including a crucial hand where his pocket tens improved to a set against Rheem's pocket aces. After a heads-up deal with four-time WSOP bracelet winner David 'ODB' Baker, Chu ultimately triumphed, earning a dream seat into the $1 million PGT Championship.

Chu's career-best cash, according to Hendon Mob, is $402,000. The Somuchpoker profile lists his biggest win in Asia-Pacific at $551,000, likely from a Triton or Asian Poker Tour event. He has cashed in 42 out of 59 events attended in the region. Chu has also been active on tours such as the Poker Dream, U Series of Poker, World Poker Tour, Triton Poker Series, and Asian Poker Tour, though specific results from these tours are not detailed in the available search results.

• Total Live Earnings: $2,548,955 (Hendon Mob)
• Best Live Cash: $402,000 (Hendon Mob)
• Biggest Asia-Pacific Win: $551,000 (Somuchpoker)
• Taiwan All-Time Money List Rank: 6th
• Global Poker Index Ranking: Not specified in search results
• Somuchpoker SPI Rank (2026): #509
• Events Attended in Asia-Pacific: 59 | In the Money: 42