Bai Yun Peng (often recorded as Yunpeng Bai) is a professional poker player from Changchun, China, who has established himself as a significant force on the international tournament circuit. As of late 2025, he has solidified his reputation as a “deep-run specialist,” recently surpassing the USD 150,000 career earnings milestone through a remarkably consistent 2024–2025 season.

Career Earnings & Ranking

Bai’s performance has propelled him into the upper tiers of the Chinese tournament rankings:

Total Live Earnings: USD 149,518 (The Hendon Mob).
China All-Time Money List: 607th.
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 2,607th.
Best Live Cash: USD 48,815, achieved in Malaysia (August 2025).

2025 Season: International Breakout

The 2025 season has been the defining year for Bai, characterized by success in major festivals across the United States, South Korea, Malaysia, and Macau.

Poker Dream 18 Malaysia (Aug 2025): Recorded his career-defining score by finishing 5th in the Main Event for USD 48,815. He also secured a 2nd-place finish in the Mystery Bounty event for USD 18,836.
WSOP 2025 (Las Vegas): Successfully competed in several bracelet events, including:
- 1279th place in the Mini Main Event (Bracelet Event #75) for USD 2,000.
- 2404th place in the Gladiators of Poker (Bracelet Event #67).
Poker Dream 19 Malaysia (Oct 2025): Finished 14th in the Main Event for USD 8,480.
APT Jeju (Oct 2025): Recorded deep runs in the APT High Roller (39th) and the Limit Triple Draw Mix (7th).
Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2025): Finished 69th in the Baby Dragon event for USD 2,355.

Biography & Play Style

Originally from and residing in Changchun, China, Bai is a “circuit grinder” known for his resilience in large-field No-Limit Hold’em structures. His results history highlights a specialization in Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em and Mystery Bounty formats.

His play style is characterized by:

Format Versatility: While primarily a No-Limit Hold’em specialist, his recent final table in a Limit Triple Draw Mix event in Jeju indicates an expanding technical range in mixed games.
Large Field Navigation: Consistently reaching the money in massive fields like the WSOP Mini Main and Gladiators of Poker demonstrates the patient, technical navigation required for prestigious “Main Event” structures.
Bounty Strategy: His runner-up finish in the Mystery Bounty in Malaysia suggests a strong understanding of “bounty equity” and the shifting tactical requirements of modern bounty structures.

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