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Updated: 2025.12.16

Kaiwen Wei is an American professional poker player known for his high volume of cashes in major US tournament series, maintaining a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 974th.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With approaching $600,000 in total live earnings, according to The Hendon Mob, Kaiwen Wei has already surpassed the $500,000 career milestone. He is ranked 3,085th on the United States All Time Money List.

His career-best live cash stands at $207,740. Wei is a consistent figure at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) , where he has recorded multiple cashes, including a 128th-place finish in the $2,500 WSOP Super Circuit Mystery Bounty at WSOP Paradise 2025. He has also recorded numerous five-figure scores across various US circuits. These consistent results significantly contribute to his overall poker net worth.

Biography & Poker Background

Kaiwen Wei is a US national who resides in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. His tournament history shows a strong focus on the American circuit, with results spanning across the WSOP, WSOP Circuit events in New York and Las Vegas, and regular local tournaments in venues like the Encore Boston Harbor. He has consistently traveled for major series in 2024 and 2025, including stops in Las Vegas, Verona, and the Bahamas.

Play Style & Strategy

Wei is characterized by his high tournament volume, often cashing across a wide range of buy-ins, from smaller daily tournaments to major championship events. His successful navigation through massive fields, such as the WSOP Millionaire Maker, indicates technical proficiency and strong tournament stamina. His results in various formats, including the $1,100 Turbo at the Wynn Summer Classic, show an ability to adapt his strategy to different structures.