Yang Wang

Yang Wang began his tournament career in the mid-2010s, primarily competing in Asian events. His first recorded cash came in July 2014 at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Beijing Millions, where he finished in the money in a ¥4,250 + 750 No-Limit Hold'em Bounty event for ¥14,500. Later that month, he placed 9th in the ¥18,000 + 2,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event for ¥117,000. Over the next few years, Wang built a strong regional record, cashing in multiple Macau Poker Cups and Asia Championship of Poker (ACOP) events. Notable early results include a 2nd-place finish in the HK$95,000 + 5,000 No-Limit Hold'em High Roller at the 2018 Oriental Poker Championship for HK$921,000 and a 3rd-place finish in the Poker King Cup Macau Main Event for HK$660,200.

Yang Wang's breakthrough on the global stage came at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). In 2023, he made several deep runs, including 13th place in the $100,000 High Roller for $171,034 and 20th in the $50,000 High Roller for $88,506. However, his biggest performance came in late 2024 at WSOP Paradise, where he finished runner-up in Event #8: $50,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, earning a career-best $1,006,680. Earlier that summer at the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas, he placed 4th in Event #73: $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) for $731,819.

In 2026, Wang captured his first WSOP bracelet in Event #5: $5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed), defeating a field of 716 players to win $595,388. The victory was widely reported, with PokerNews noting that he denied Jesse Lonis heads-up. He followed this with a 7th-place finish in the $100,000 Triton NLHE Main Event at WSOP Paradise 2025 for $813,000, further cementing his reputation in elite fields.

Wang is a regular on the Triton Super High Roller Series, consistently competing in buy-ins ranging from $25,000 to $125,000. His Triton results include a 7th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $100,000 Triton Main Event ($813,000), a 17th-place in the 2024 Triton Montenegro $125,000 NLHE Main Event ($287,000), and 23rd in the 2026 Triton Jeju $100,000 NLHE Main Event ($183,250). He also cashed in the 2024 Triton Jeju $100,000 NLHE Main Event for $168,000 (31st).

Yang Wang is known for a fearless, aggressive, and technically precise style, particularly in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), which is widely regarded as his specialty. He often employs a tight-aggressive approach but is not afraid to apply pressure in high-stakes situations. As a regular in mixed-game events, he has also demonstrated versatility in No-Limit Hold'em and NLH/PLO mixed formats. Observers describe him as calm and composed at the table, with a deep understanding of range construction and opponent tendencies.

As of 2026, Yang Wang has live tournament earnings exceeding $6.2 million placing him 12th on the China All-Time Money List and 689th globally. His 2025-2026 campaign has been particularly strong, with deep runs in the WSOP Paradise Super Main Event (80th for $92,500), the Triton ONE Jeju Main Event (30th for $32,000), and multiple cashes at the 2026 WSOP including a 9th in Event #64: $25,000 High Roller PLO/NLH Mixed ($92,887). His estimated net worth from poker is over $7 million, making him one of China's most successful and recognizable poker professionals.

At the 2026 Triton Poker Series Jeju, Wang added to his high-roller resume with a 23rd-place finish in the $100,000 NLHE Main Event for $183,250 and a 23rd-place in the $30,000 8-Handed event for $56,500. At the 2026 WSOP, he cashed in Event #51: $10,000 Mystery Bounty NLH for $21,690, and earlier at the 2024 WSOP Paradise he placed 21st in the $25,000 Super Main Event for $230,600.

Wang has also demonstrated versatility in online and side events. He cashed in the 2025 GGMasters $150 online event on GGPoker for $306. At the 2025 WSOP Paradise, he placed 68th in the $5,000 Super COLOSSUS ($10,800) and 167th in the $2,500 Mystery Bounty ($3,100). According to WSOP.com, his total WSOP cashes have reached 62, with 6 final tables and a single bracelet.