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Updated: 2025.12.17

Shengnan Wang is a Chinese professional poker player who has rapidly made a name for himself in the high-stakes Asian tournament circuit, particularly within the Poker Dream and Asian Poker Tour (APT) series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Shengnan Wang has accumulated $167,679 in total live earnings.

His career-best live cash of ~$86,616 (RM 387,000) was achieved in November 2024 at Poker Dream 13 Malaysia, where he claimed 1st place in the High Roller event. Other major results contributing to his poker net worth include:

~$41,766 (KRW 58,850,000) – 4th place in the Baby Superstar Challenge at APT Jeju in September 2025 .
~$27,725 (RM 124,000) – 4th place in the Single Day High Roller at Poker Dream 13 Malaysia.
~$7,876 (KRW 11,050,000) – 16th place in the High Roller (Event #57) at APT Jeju in 2025.
~$2,196 (KRW 3,220,000) – 114th place in the Korea Poker Cup Main Event in April 2025.
~$1,498 (KRW 2,098,000) – 17th place in the Bounty Event at APT Jeju in September 2025.

Biography & Poker Background

Shengnan Wang is a Chinese national whose professional focus is centered on the premier tournament stops in South Korea and Malaysia. His career is characterized by a high success rate in “High Roller” and “Superstar” formats, which feature elite competition and significant buy-ins. His rapid rise between late 2024 and late 2025 has seen him transition from a domestic competitor to a consistent final table threat on the international Asian stage.

Play Style & Strategy

Wang has demonstrated a specialized skill set for navigating the unique dynamics of High Roller and short-field “Superstar” events. His strategy emphasizes mental resilience and ICM awareness; during the Baby Superstar Challenge in Jeju, he was notably patient, managing a shorter stack to ladder up to a 4th-place finish by avoiding marginal shoves while other players were eliminated. His victory in the Poker Dream High Roller further highlights his ability to close out major tournaments against experienced professional fields.

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