Quan Zhou
Quan Zhou, born on August 20th, 1984, is a Chinese poker player. He has earned a total of $6,327,397 in live tournaments, with his best win being $1,165,000. Currently he is the 5th highest earner in China. Zhou resides in China.
Quan Zhou: Live Tournament Participation
Quan Zhou’s first recorded live tournament cash was on June 2nd, 2011, in Macau. He participated in the HK$11,000 No Limit Hold’em Red Dragon Event at the Macau Poker Cup – May Special, finishing 34th out of 447 participants earning HK$22,400, which is $2,878.
The following year, on July 28, 2012, in Macau, he took part in the HK$3,000 + 300 Pot Limit Omaha event at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Macau. Quan Zhou performed well, securing his place at the final table and finishing 8th, with earnings of $1,263.
In 2013, he participated in the $3,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the Phoenix Open in Jeju, South Korea, on May 30. He secured the 5th position, earning $19,610. Later that year, on December 5, in South Korea at the World Poker Tour (WPT) $2,700 + $300 No Limit Hold’em Main Event in Jeju, he finished 12th and earned $6,200.
Quan Zhou: Live Tournament Participation
Continuing his active participation in different poker events, Quan Zhou achieved notable success on March 11, 2014, in Macau. He won the HK$4,500 + HK$500 No Limit Hold’em KO Bounty event at the 2014 Macau Millions, earning HK$106,800, which is $13,761. In the same year, on April 6, 2014, in South Korea at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Seoul, he secured another victory in the KRW 5,700,000 + KRW 300,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller Event, taking home KRW 79,615,000, equivalent to $75,459.
In May of that year, Quan Zhou grabbed another achievement by coming in 2nd place on May 24th 2014, in Macau. He played in the HK$100,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event at the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Macau, earning $164,435.
Quan Zhou has made a name for himself over the years, and it’s clear from his success at events like the one on April 4th, 2017, in Macau. He won the HK$200,000 + HK$6,000 No Limit Hold’em #28 event at the PokerStars Championship Macau, getting 1st place and taking home $469,009.
Not only that, but he also made it to the final table on August 22nd, 2017, in Spain. He participated in the €25,500 NLH – 8 Handed – #24 event at the PokerStars Championship Barcelona. He secured 5th place and cashed $238,502.
Quan Zhou also scored a win on December 21, 2019, in China. He took the top spot in the ¥7,700 NLH TJPT Main Event at the 2019 TJPT Championship Finale in Tianjin. His victory earned him ¥980,000, which is $140,759.
Quan Zhou’s Notable Poker Achievements in 2023
In 2023, Quan Zhou kept doing well in poker. On July 21 in South Korea, he came in 2nd place in the WPT Alpha8 One Drop Korea event. For that, he won KRW 717,960,000, which is $558,354.
Quan Zhou had more wins in 2023. On September 13th in the Czech Republic, he won the €9,700 + €300 PLO event at The Grand Big Wrap PLO. He got 1st place and won €500,000, which is $537,056. Then, on September 15, in the same series, he played in the €2,200 + €150 Pot Limit Omaha event. He finished 12th, winning €10,105, which is $10,809.
Quan Zhou showcased his skills in the $50,000 No Limit Hold’em at EPT Cyprus in Kyrenia on October 15th, 2023. Displaying skillful play, he clinched the 6th position in the event, pocketing a significant prize of $156,200.
Quan Zhou had another big win in Kyrenia, Cyprus. He came in first place in the $2,000 + $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event, also known as the EPT Mystery Bounty (Event 36) during the European Poker Tour (EPT) Cyprus on October 18, 2023. His victory earned him a significant prize of $283,623.
Quan Zhou’s big win was in Monaco on October 26, 2023, at the Triton Super High Roller Series. He entered the $125,000 + $7,500 NLH Triton Main Event (Event #3), finishing 5th and claiming a remarkable $1,165,000.
In another remarkable performance at the Triton Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo in Monaco on November 2nd, 2023, Quan Zhou claimed 2nd position in the $20,000 + $1,200 + $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha – Bounty event (Event #11). This achievement added $269,000 to his winnings.
Quan Zhou’s latest presence was on November 10th, 2023, Czech Republic, joining the WSOPE European Championship Main Event (Event #13). Quan Zhou finished in 92nd place, earning €18,000, approximately $19,217.
Conclusion
Quan Zhou, an accomplished Chinese poker player, has consistently demonstrated his prowess in live tournaments over the years. With a remarkable track record of victories, including notable wins in 2023, he has solidified his standing as one of China’s top poker earners.
