Tony Lin

Ren 'Tony' Lin is a Chinese-born professional poker player residing in New York, United States. Known for his aggressive yet calculated style, Lin has amassed over $19 million in live tournament earnings and has become a fixture in high-stakes events worldwide. In January 2026, he was unveiled as a WPT online Ambassador.

Lin began his live poker tournament career in late 2015, grinding low-stakes events in Las Vegas. He quickly built a reputation for consistent results, earning more than 130 live cashes. His breakthrough came during the 2020 WSOP Online on online poker, where he recorded five cashes, leading to a move to live events.

Lin's first major live score came at the 2021 WSOP, where he finished third in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $186,803. Shortly after, he won a $10,000 buy-in event at the PokerGO Tour Aria High Roller Series for $147,600. Later that year, he finished runner-up to Mikita Badziakouski in the WSOP $50,000 High Roller, earning $903,610.

In 2023, Lin continued his hot streak. He was runner-up to Ognyan Dimov in the $25,000 High Roller at the PCA for $619,200, and later defeated a 69-player field to win the $50,000 WPT Wynn Alpha8. The following year, he narrowly missed his first WSOP bracelet, finishing third in the $10,000 Razz Championship and runner-up in Event #15: $5,000 The Closer at WSOP Paradise.

In 2026, Lin achieved a career-best cash of €700,000 after finishing second in the €20,800 Super High Roller at WSOP Europe. Other high-profile results include a fourth-place finish in the $5,000 8-Handed event at the 2026 WSOP for $166,448, and multiple final table appearances in Triton Poker Series events.

Lin has become a regular on the high roller circuit, with consistent top finishes in events such as the Triton Super High Roller Series (including a 2nd place in Jeju for $700,000 equivalent) and the WSOP High Roller events. His ability to compete against the world's best players has solidified his status as a top-tier tournament professional.

Lin is known for his aggressive, pressure-filled style, often leveraging big stacks to dominate smaller opponents. He is particularly strong in deep-stack situations and adapts well to different tournament structures. His calm demeanor and focus have earned him respect among peers, and he is often described as a 'grinder' who constantly seeks to improve his game.

As a Chinese-born player excelling in the global poker scene, Lin has become a role model for aspiring players from Asia. His WPT online ambassadorship reflects his growing influence, and with over $19 million in earnings, he remains one of the most successful players from China in live tournament history.