Xudong Yang

Xudong Yang is a poker player from China who has been active in the international poker scene since at least 2023. His career spans both live events across Asia and online tournaments, notably on the WSOP Online platform. his total live earnings stand at $60,385, with a best live cash of $11,506. He has amassed 13 WSOP Online cashes totaling $16,000, and his net worth in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated at $24,675 by Somuchpoker.

Yang's recorded live cashes began appearing around 2023, with early results on the Asian circuit. One of his first notable achievements was a 30th-place finish in a $50 buy-in WSOP Online event in 2023, earning $2,582. In 2024, he continued to build his resume with a 454th-place finish in a $100 Flip & Go NLH event for $459, and a 339th-place finish in a $210 Mystery Millions event for $1,904.

Xudong Yang has been a consistent participant in WSOP Online events. In 2025 alone, he recorded seven cashes totaling over $9,000. His best WSOP Online result came in March 2026, when he finished 7th out of 3,670 entries in a $525 Series Saver Turbo Bounty NLH event, earning $32,845 — his single largest tournament cash to date. Other significant WSOP Online results include an 18th-place finish in a $1,050 GGMasters Freezeout Championship ($10,774) and a 34th-place finish in a $1,050 6-Handed NLH Championship ($6,286).

Yang has also made his mark on the Asian live poker circuit, participating in events such as the USOP, APT, and Poker Dream. At the USOP Hai Phong Grand Finale 2024, he cashed in the Superstar Challenge for $10,692, his biggest live cash according to Somuchpoker. He also recorded a $2,800 cash in the Poker Dream Malaysia 15 Mini High Roller, and a $2,900 cash in the Poker Dream 12 Jeju Main Event. In total, he has attended at least 10 events on the Asian Poker Tour properties, with six in-the-money finishes.

Yang's most recent successes include a strong performance in the WSOP Online Super Circuit series in early 2026. Over a span of a few weeks in March, he recorded multiple deep runs, including a 93rd-place finish in a $800 Double Stack Bounty NLH ($2,828) and a 237th-place finish in the $250 Mini Main Event ($1,612). His consistent results suggest a solid understanding of tournament dynamics and the ability to adapt to various formats and buy-in levels.

While Xudong Yang does not yet have a WSOP bracelet or ring, he represents the growing presence of Chinese players in the global poker community. His success on both online and live stages underscores the expanding skill base within the Asian poker scene. As of 2026, he ranks 48,737th on the All Time Money List and 5,175th on the Global Poker Index, with room to climb as he continues to compete.