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Updated: 2025.12.12

Qibang Cheung, often referred to as “James,” is a professional poker player from Scotland, widely recognized as a specialist and dominant force in Mixed Games on the international tournament circuits, including the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the Asian Poker Tour (APT).

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Qibang Cheung has accumulated $340,840 in total live earnings, ranking him 31st on the Scotland All Time Money List. His career-best live cash stands at $47,475, earned for a 4th-place finish in a $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi-Lo 8 or Better event at the 2023 WSOP. His triumphs in 2025 demonstrate his prowess in specialized formats, as he captured two APT titles in a single series: winning the Big “O” Masters – PL Omaha Hi-Lo – 5 Card and the Dealer’s Choice Masters at APT Taipei 2025 , with the latter earning him TWD 292,520 (~$9,029).

Biography & Poker Background

Cheung holds Scottish nationality and resides in Edinburgh, Scotland. He maintains a highly active global tournament schedule, with significant cashes stretching across Europe (EPT Barcelona, EPT Prague), Las Vegas (WSOP), and Asia (APT). His dedication to the specialized formats has led to him accumulating $340,840 in total earnings.

Play Style & Strategy

Cheung is defined by his expertise in Mixed Games, often navigating fields of multiple poker variants with a deep technical approach. His victories in the APT Masters events and his multiple high-ranking WSOP cashes in Stud Hi-Lo and H.O.R.S.E. demonstrate a versatile and aggressive strategy that is particularly effective in competitive, non-Hold’em tournaments. He is a consistent high-volume competitor, regularly posting cashes in major international events.