Xiao Ling Li

Xiao Ling Li first appeared on the live poker scene in 2016 with two notable cashes in Macau. In May 2016, she finished 19th out of 533 entries in the APT Main Event at the Lisboa Hotel & Casino, earning HK$94,350. Later that year, in October, she placed 13th in the APPT Main Event at City of Dreams, taking home HK$44,000. These results established her as a competitive player in the Asian poker circuit.

By 2020, Li stepped up to high-stakes tournaments. At the PokerStars Red Dragon Manila, she entered the ₱500,000 Super High Roller. During Day 2, she shoved from under the gun with pocket nines for 393,000 chips but was called by Florencio Campomanes in the big blind with pocket tens. The board gave Campomanes a set on the turn and a full house on the river, eliminating Li. This hand, reported by PokerNews, highlights her aggressive style and willingness to risk her tournament life in high-pressure situations.

Li remained active in major Asian events through 2024. She cashed in the 2024 APT Main Event in Jeju, finishing 150th out of 1,089 entries for ₩3,970,000 (approximately $2,900). She also attended the RDPT Jeju 2024 Red Dragon Championship and the WPT Jeju Korea 2024 Main Event, though results from those events are not available.

Based on the limited hand history available, Li appears to play an aggressive short-stack game. In the Red Dragon Manila Super High Roller, she shoved from under the gun with pocket nines, a move that demonstrates her willingness to gamble for a double-up. Her decision to enter high roller events suggests a comfort with high variance and deep competition.

Li has total live earnings of $59,322, with a best cash of $16,659. She is ranked 49,483rd on the All Time Money List and 1,158th on the China All Time Money List. She has three recorded cashes on WSOP.com, with combined earnings of $20,700. Li has not yet won a bracelet or ring, but her consistent participation in major Asian tours indicates a dedicated tournament career.