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Updated: 2026.02.02

Chengcai Pan is an elite Chinese professional poker player who has become a powerhouse in the high-stakes Asian tournament circuit. A master of navigating elite fields, he has secured prestigious titles and major final table appearances across the World Poker Tour (WPT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), and the Triton Poker Series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Chengcai Pan has accumulated total live earnings of $136,841. His career-best score is $54,701, earned for a dominant 6th-place finish in the $20,000 Super High Roller (Event #39) at the 2025 WPT Cambodia Championship. Just days before that score, he reached another high-stakes final table in Phnom Penh, finishing 7th in the $3,000 Deepstack Turbo High Roller (Event #34) for $6,632. Pan is also a champion on the regional stage; he secured a major victory at the 2024 APPT Cambodia, where he took down the $3,000 6-Handed High Roller (Event #14) for $27,468.

In early 2026, he continued his hot streak at NagaWorld, finishing 3rd in the $5,000 Super High Roller Warm Up at WPT Cambodia for $13,677. His ability to compete at the highest levels is further evidenced by his success on the Triton Poker Series in Jeju, where he cashed in the $8,000 Triton One Main Event for $27,900 and the Triton One Mystery Bounty for $8,000. These elite results in high-buy-in events have rapidly elevated his poker net worth and established him as one of China’s most dangerous high rollers.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Chengcai Pan has quickly ascended from a regional competitor to a staple of the international high-stakes circuit. While he is a dominant force in the booming Cambodian poker scene, he frequently travels to major Asian hubs including South Korea, Thailand, and Macau. He first gained attention on the live circuit in 2022, notably finishing 9th in a Pot Limit Omaha event at WPT Prime Cambodia for $1,613. Since then, he has transitioned into a full-time high roller, consistently outperforming world-class fields in the most prestigious festivals in the Asia-Pacific region.

Play Style & Strategy

Pan is recognized for a fearless and highly tactical play style, particularly in short-handed and high-stakes formats. He possesses a remarkable ability to navigate the volatile “Mystery Bounty” and “Turbo” structures, where he uses his deep understanding of tournament variance to apply maximum pressure. His strategic prowess was on full display during the 2026 WPT Cambodia Mystery Bounty High Roller, where a stunning double-knockout, flopping quads to eliminate two opponents at once, cemented his reputation as a player who can capitalize on every opportunity. Whether competing in deep-stacked Championship events or aggressive High Roller sprints, Pan’s adaptability makes him a perennial threat on the circuit.

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