Yang Lu

Yang Lu, a professional poker player hailing from China, now calls Seattle, Washington, United States his home. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a total of $166,641 in earnings from live poker tournaments, with his highest single cash amounting to $25,149.

Yang Lu: Poker Career

Yang Lu embarked on his poker journey on September 10th, 2022, by participating in the $300 No Limit Hold’em event at the 2022 Wynn Casino Recurring Tournaments in Las Vegas. His debut concluded with an 8th place finish, earning him $1,376.

Transitioning to July 23rd, 2023, Yang Lu took part in the $200 No Limit Hold’em – Nightly event at the 2023 Wynn Casino Recurring Tournaments, securing 3rd place for $1,526.

August 11th, 2023, marked a significant milestone for him as he won his first tournament. Victory came in the $200 No Limit Hold’em – Nightly event, earning him an impressive prize of $4,083. This victory represented a turning point in his career. Following closely, on October 19th, 2023, during The Wynn Fall Classic in Las Vegas, he finished 8th in the $1,600 No Limit Hold’em – Championship event, accumulating $25,149 in winnings.

Continuing his streak, on November 16th, 2023, at the World Poker Tour – Seminole Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open in Hollywood, he also emerged victorious 1st place in the $200 No Limit Hold’em – Big Stack (Event 7), claiming $8,890.

Lu’s most recent appearance unfolded on February 10th, 2024, during the Wynn Big Game Weekend in Las Vegas, where he secured a commendable 6th place finish in the $400 No Limit Hold’em event, earning $2,612.