Sungho Yang

Sungho Yang (Korean-American), currently ranked #17042 in the world, with live tournament earnings of approximately $195,238. He primarily plays small to mid-sized live events on the US West Coast and is an experienced regular.

Sungho Yang began his career in local California poker rooms, cashing multiple times in WSOP Circuit events and smaller series. His best result came from a $1,100 buy-in event, where he earned about $25,000. He also made a final table in a WPT Deep Stack event, but overall his results are mostly early exits.

Sungho Yang is known for a tight-aggressive style — selective preflop hand choices and aggressive postflop betting using position. He prefers to maintain control in small pots but folds decisively in large pots, avoiding over-bluffing. Overall, he is a player who focuses on math and pot odds.

• Tags: Solid, diligent, low profile
• Anecdote: Once nicknamed “Sun Dial” by friends for taking a long time to think at the table; he is also said to be an amateur Go enthusiast and believes Go strategy helps with poker decisions.

From Sungho Yang, one can learn that even without flashy major results, consistent participation, strict self-discipline, and bankroll management are key to long-term poker profitability. His tight-aggressive style is suitable for small and mid-stakes players, especially against loose opponents.