Ping Liu 

Ping Liu 
Name Ping Liu
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Ping Liu, is an adept poker professional, originally hailing from Grand Blanc, Michigan. His residence was in Las Vegas, Nevada. With an impressive total of $2,722,769 in live tournament earnings and his biggest single cash reaching $599,147.

Liu has left a notable impact on the poker scene. A pivotal moment in his career unfolded on November 3rd, 2023, during the $5,100 No Limit Hold’em event at the PokerGO Tour – 2023 PGT Sprint in Las Vegas. Showcasing his skill, Liu then claimed first place, earning a substantial prize of $89,600. This triumph stands as a significant milestone in his poker journey.

Ping Liu: Early Life

Ping is the loving husband of Cathy Zhao, the Senior Director of Global Tour Management at World Poker Tour. They tied the knot on July 27th, 2018, and are proud parents to a son, Zac Eason Liu who was born on February 6th, 2023. 

Ping Liu: Poker Career

His poker journey kicked off on October 21st, 2011, in a $1,600 No Limit Hold’em game at the WSOP Circuit in Hammond. He claimed the 35th spot, taking home $8,365. Fast forward to November 21st, 2014, he also participated in a $1,675 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the WSOP Circuit in Nevada, Las Vegas, securing the 3rd position and earning an impressive $133,110.

On March 2nd, 2018, he tested his skills in a $3,500 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the World Poker Tour in Lincoln, landing 4th place and pocketing $97,510. Come Valentine’s Day in 2019, he triumphed in a $570 No Limit Hold’em game at the 2019 Los Angeles Poker Classic in Los Angeles, claiming the 1st position and securing $94,765. Later, on October 27th, 2019, he dominated a $470 No Limit Hold’em – Black Chip Bounty event at WPTDeepStacks in Pittsburgh, seizing the 1st spot and winning $7,862.

Then on November 3rd, 2023, he excelled in a $5,100 No Limit Hold’em game at the PokerGO Tour – 2023 PGT Sprint in Las Vegas, securing the top spot and a prize of $89,600.

Ping’s success continued into the new year, like his recent participation on January 2nd, 2024 in a $10,100 No Limit Hold’em event at the PokerGO Tour in Las Vegas. Despite landing 10th place, he still earned a commendable $31,850.

Conclusion

Learnings from Liu’s career include consistent success from his debut in 2011 to recent achievements in 2024. Notable moments include securing the 3rd position in a 2014 WSOP Circuit event and winning a 2019 Los Angeles Poker Classic. His resilience is evident in both triumphs and commendable earnings even in events where he didn’t clinch the top spot. Liu’s journey serves as inspiration, emphasizing dedication and also skill in the competitive world of poker.

Bally Live Poker Results

Bally Live Poker Stream #16 02 Aug 2023
-$3,050
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1
Net Profit
-$3,050
First Appearance
02 Aug 2023
Last Appearance
02 Aug 2023