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Updated: 2025.12.24

Pin Hao Zhu is a tournament poker player from Taiwan who has become a rising figure on the East Asian circuit. As of late 2025, he is recognized for his high-volume performance in major Taiwanese and South Korean festivals, particularly within the Taiwan Millions Tournament (TMT) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Career Earnings & Ranking

As of December 2025, Pin Hao Zhu is establishing a consistent resume as a mid-stakes regular:

Total Live Earnings: ~$12,000+ (The Hendon Mob)
Best Live Cash: USD 1,643, achieved in late 2025
Taiwan All-Time Money List: 1,049th
Global Poker Index (GPI) Ranking: Currently climbing within the top 1,500 of active Taiwanese professionals.

2024–2025 Season: The “Taipei & Jeju” Expansion

The 2025 season has been the most active period of Zhu’s career, characterized by deep runs in some of the largest entry-pool tournaments in the region.

TMT Championship 2025 (October 2025): Recorded his career-best score in Taipei, finishing 164th out of 1,076 entries in the NT$ 35,000 Main Event for USD 1,643 (TWD 53,000).
APT Taipei (2024–2025): Demonstrated consistent technicality in the flagship Asian series, recording multiple cashes in “Deepstack” and “Turbo” formats. He was a notable deep-stack contender in the APT National Cup earlier in the year.
Asian Poker Tour (APT) Jeju (2024): Recorded several “In The Money” (ITM) finishes in side events, proving his ability to adapt his strategy to the aggressive South Korean tournament meta.

Playing Style & Biography

Residing in Taiwan, Zhu is a prominent member of the Chinese Texas Hold’em Poker Club (CTP) community and a regular at the Asia Poker Arena in Taipei.

His play style is characterized by:

Large-Field Navigation: His ability to reach the deep stages of the TMT Main Event—a format known for its massive field and multi-day structure—indicates a strong understanding of tournament longevity and bubble dynamics.
Turbo Proficiency: Consistent results in fast-paced “Turbo” and “Shot Clock” side events suggest a high level of mathematical proficiency in short-stack push-fold dynamics and quick decision-making.
Main Event Resilience: While he is an active participant in side events, his most significant financial milestones have come from flagship “Main” and “Mini-Main” structures, proving his stamina for high-pressure championship play.