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Guguo Liu (often appearing in regional databases as Gu-Guo Liu) is a professional poker player from China who has established a consistent presence on the Asian tournament circuit. Primarily active in Taiwan and South Korea, he has become a frequent “In The Money” (ITM) finisher in major regional festivals like the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT) Prime.
Career Earnings & Ranking
As of late 2025, Guguo Liu has recorded total live earnings of approximately USD 18,245. While he is a mid-stakes specialist, his high volume of results has placed him in a competitive position within the Chinese national rankings:
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China All Time Money List: 2,941st (The Hendon Mob).
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Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: 24,115th (Current rank as of December 2025).
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2025 Player of the Year (PoY) Rank: 18,302nd.
2024–2025 Season Highlights: The Asian Circuit
The 2025 season has been the most active of Liu’s career, highlighted by numerous deep runs in specialized tournament formats.
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APT Championship Taipei (Nov 2025): Recorded a notable finish in the No Limit Hold’em – Turbo Championship, taking 38th place for USD 1,460 (NT$ 46,200).
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Jeju Poker Festival (Nov 2025): Traveled to South Korea where he secured a 26th-place finish in the Dragon Egg Mystery Bounty for USD 1,667 (KRW 2,430,000).
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WPT Prime Taiwan (Aug 2025): Finished 14th in the 8-Max Championship for USD 2,340.
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APT Taipei Poker Classic (Sept 2024): Previously recorded a 4th-place finish in the Hyper Turbo for USD 1,120.
Biography & Play Style
Originally from China, Liu is part of the robust community of traveling professionals who capitalize on the high-action hubs of Taipei and Jeju. His results history highlights a specialization in Short-Handed (8-Max) and Hyper Turbo structures, which reward aggressive late-game positioning and precise “push-fold” mathematics.
His play style is often characterized by:
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Mystery Bounty Dynamics: His consistent ITM finishes in Mystery Bounty formats suggest a strong tactical understanding of how to adjust ranges to account for bounty equity.
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Turbo Specialist: A significant portion of his career titles and final tables have come from “Turbo” and “Hyper Turbo” formats, indicating a proficiency in high-blind, high-pressure environments.
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Volume Grinder: Liu is known for recording multiple cashes in a single series, often playing every daily event from the opener to the closer.
