Wesley Sander
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Wesley Fei, also known as "Wes Side," is a Chinese cryptocurrency millionaire and high-stakes poker player who rose to fame on Hustler Casino Live. He started playing poker in early 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite with his loose, aggressive style, finishing runner-up in the 2023 WSOP Event #89: $1,000 Flip & Go for $100,120.
Early Life and Background
Wesley Fei is a high-stakes poker player and cryptocurrency investor from China. He is the founder of Infinite Decentralization Capital (IDC), a crypto hedge fund and mining operation. Fei claims to have made millions through crypto trading and Bitcoin mining, ranking himself among the top 10 traders globally.
Rise to Poker Prominence
Fei learned poker in early 2022 during a train trip in California. A delayed train led him to Oaks Poker Room, where he tried $1/$2 no-limit hold'em for the first time. "I knew nothing at the time," he recalled. After falling in love with the game, he soon joined Hustler Casino Live (HCL), eventually becoming a regular on the stream. His loose, unpredictable style made him an entertaining character and a fan favorite.
Tournament Success
Although primarily a cash game player, Fei has notable tournament results. At the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP), he finished runner-up in Event #89: $1,000 Flip & Go Presented by online poker, earning $100,120. He also cashed in the 2022 WSOP Main Event (704th, $21,000) and placed 6th in the 2025 WSOP Event #95: $800 No-Limit Hold'em Deepstack ($50,526). Additional cashes include the 2023 WSOP Event #53: $1,500 Millionaire Maker ($7,069) and several online events.
[High Stakes](/term/high-stakes) Cash Games
Fei is a regular on Hustler Casino Live, often playing $100/$200 or higher. He spun up a $10,000 buy-in to $190,000 in one session, and another time turned $50,000 into $460,000 within an hour. He battled Tom Dwan in what was reported as the biggest pot in TV poker history. Fei also participated in private games and clashed with fellow HCL player Tony Mars, whom he accused of cheating a Southern California private game out of $3 million in December 2023.
Playing Style
Initially known as a loose player who would play any two cards, Fei has since tightened up and studied the game with a personal coach. He maintains an aggressive, unpredictable style that often confuses opponents, but his loose image also helps him get paid off when he holds monster hands.
Controversies
In December 2023, Fei accused Tony Mars of cheating in a private game. Mars denied the allegations and attacked Fei's character. In October 2023, Fei and Benjamin Lee ("Blank Check Ben") exposed a fraudster who allegedly tried to pit them against each other to extort money.
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