Mingchang Hsiao
Taiwan
Mingchang Hsiao is a Taiwanese professional poker player with over $36,000 in live tournament earnings, highlighted by a maiden APT title in 2024 and a deep run in the 2025 APT Championship Main Event. Known for his proficiency in pot-limit Omaha, he maintains an impressive 93.3% in-the-money rate across 30 events.
Player Overview
Mingchang Hsiao is a professional poker player from Taiwan, recognized for his consistent performance in Asian live tournaments. As of 2026, he holds a Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) ranking of 1,732 globally and 1,666 regionally. His total live earnings in the Asia-Pacific region amount to $36,170, with a largest single cash of $18,530. Over 30 events attended, he has cashed 28 times (93.3%), reached 11 final tables (36.7%), and secured one victory.
Major Titles and Achievements
Hsiao claimed his first major title at the APT Taipei 2024 in Event #32: PL Omaha Hi-Lo Mix - 7 Max. Competing against 27 entries, he defeated Japan's Daiki Aoki heads-up to win TWD 98,090 (approximately $3,105). The victory highlighted his skill in pot-limit Omaha variants, a theme that recurs throughout his career.
Career Highlights and Cashes
Hsiao's largest cash came at the APT Championship Taipei 2025, where he finished 75th in the NT$300,000 APT Championship Main Event Freezeout (Event #11). Out of 671 entries, he earned TWD 572,500 (approximately $18,530). He also cashed in multiple events at the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) series, including a 25th-place finish in TMT 19 for TWD 32,900 (~$1,055) and consistent deep runs across various Omaha and Hold'em events.
Other notable results include:
Playing Style and Strengths
According to tournament reports, Hsiao has proven his pot-limit Omaha skills, particularly in mixed games like PL Omaha Hi-Lo. His high ITM rate of 93.3% indicates a disciplined, selective approach, favoring spots with strong equity. He has cashed in a variety of formats, including Hold'em, Omaha, and mixed games, showing versatility.
Current Ranking and Legacy
As of early 2026, Hsiao continues to compete actively, with recent cashes at the PS Championship III Taipei 2026 (6th in Bounty PLO) and ZSOP events. While still building his resume, he has established himself as a respected figure in the Taiwanese poker community, particularly in Omaha circuits.
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