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Updated: 2025.12.18

Zhi Xiang Png is a Singaporean professional poker player who has emerged as a high-volume finalist in the Asian circuit, primarily competing in the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and PokerStars Live (PSLIVE) series.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Zhi Xiang Png has total live earnings of $24,496. His career-best live cash was achieved in February 2025 at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic, where he finished 2nd in the Philippines National Cup for PHP 503,000 (∼$8,667).

Png has recorded a string of deep runs throughout 2025. During the Manila Megastack 23 in December 2025, he secured an 8th-place finish in the PHP 15,000 Super Stack for PHP 83,500 (∼$1,426) and placed 12th in the Knockout event for PHP 28,500 ($483). Earlier in October 2025, he found success at the APPT Manila Championship, finishing 4th in the Survivor KO for PHP 60,500 (∼$1,041) and cashing in the Mystery Bounty. He also showcased his versatility in Taiwan at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, finishing 4th in the NLHE/PLO Mix for NTD 157,000 (∼$4,925).

Biography & Poker Background

Hailing from Singapore, Png is currently ranked 258th on the Singapore All Time Money List. While his earliest tournament results date back to 2022 in the Philippines, his career saw a significant surge in volume and results starting in late 2024. He has become a regular fixture at Okada Manila and frequently travels to major regional hubs like Taipei and Kuala Lumpur to compete in the most prestigious tours in Southeast Asia.

Play Style & Strategy

Png is known for his adaptability across diverse tournament formats, ranging from standard No Limit Hold’em to mixed-game variants and Bomb Pots. His runner-up finish in the APT Philippines National Cup, where he navigated a field of 398 entries, demonstrates his ability to manage large-field dynamics and maintain focus through multi-day events. His success in specialized formats like Survivor KO and Hyper Turbos further highlights a sharp technical understanding of short-stack ICM pressure and high-variance late-game strategy.

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