Po Hao Liao

Po Hao Liao is a rising Taiwanese poker professional known for his remarkable consistency in the Asian tournament circuit. With 22 cash finishes out of 23 events (95.7% ITM) and 10 final tables, he has demonstrated an exceptional ability to navigate large fields and secure profitable results.

Liao began his tournament journey in the early 2020s. His first recorded cash came in August 2022 at an APPT event in Manila, where he finished 47th for ₱158,000. Over the following years, he steadily built his resume through appearances in major Asian series such as WPT Prime, APT, and APPT.

Liao’s career-best result came in November 2025 at the APT Championship in Taipei. He finished 7th in the Ultra Stack Championship (TWD 20,000,000 GTD) out of 1,867 entries, earning TWD 959,000 (~$31,266). This deep run, which featured players from 49 countries, established him as a force in Asian poker.

• December 2023: 2nd place in the APL Main Event for ₱2,700,000 (~$48,000)
• August 2024: 24th place in the APPT Main Event (Okada Manila) for ₱370,000
• August 2025: 124th place in WPT Prime Taiwan for NT$68,000
• December 2025: 104th place in the EPT Prague PokerStars Open Main Event for €6,620

While not extensively documented, Liao’s high ITM rate suggests a disciplined, patient style. He has shown an ability to navigate deep stacks, as evidenced by his final-table appearance in the APT Ultra Stack Championship. His consistent cashes across various buy-in levels indicate strong fundamental skills and effective bankroll management.

Liao holds an SPI (Somuchpoker Poker Index) ranking of 8,202, placing him 121st in Taiwan. On WSOP.com, he has amassed $78,338 in total earnings from 9 cashes, including one final table. He is recognized as an emerging talent in the region, with a net worth in Asia-Pacific of $123,629 and a career-best win of $30,935 according to SPI data.

With nearly $124,000 in Asia-Pacific earnings and a growing track record, Po Hao Liao is poised to continue his ascent. His ability to cash in over 95% of his events suggests a bright future in both live and online tournaments, and he remains a player to watch in the coming years.