Yu Lei
Yu Lei, a Chinese poker player, has accumulated $1,022,292 in live earnings throughout his career. His exceptional skills were vividly showcased on March 27th, 2024, during the KRW10,000,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event (#4) at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea in Jeju, South Korea. Yu Lei claimed the trophy, seizing the coveted prize of $135,186.
Yu Lei: Poker Career
His journey began on August 25th, 2014, in Sanya, China, at the 2014 China Poker Games – CPG China Championship. He finished 82nd and collected $2,174.
On September 22nd, 2019, in Manila, Philippines, he rose to prominence at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila. He dominated the ₱86,000 No Limit Hold’em High Rollers Single Day #3 (Event #20). Lei took 1st place, adding $21,026 to his gains.
His talent was further highlighted on October 14th, 2019, during the Tiger Poker Cup 2019 Season 2 in Beijing, China. In the intense ¥20,000 No Limit Hold’em Master Event #6, he showcased remarkable talent, seizing 1st place walking away with $69,676.
Continuing his streak, October 20th, 2021, marked another triumph at the Tiger Poker Cup 2021 Season 3, in Beijing, China. In the fiercely contested ¥50,000 No Limit Hold’em Master Event. He secured 1st place, raking in an impressive $91,856.
Venturing beyond Asian territories, on August 23rd, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain, he graced the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona with his presence. In the €24,500 + €500 No Limit Hold’em (Event #11), he demonstrated his adaptability, securing 3rd place and adding $118,812 to his growing wealth.
Yu Lei: Triumphs in Jeju, South Korea
On March 10th, 2024, in Jeju, South Korea, he competed in the TRITON $42,400 No Limit Hold’em Mystery Bounty 7-Handed (Event #7), he showcased his resilience, finishing 20th and pocketing $45,000.
Just over two weeks later, on March 27th, 2024, in Jeju, South Korea, he etched his name into poker history again at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Korea. The KRW10,000,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller (Event #4) witnessed his dominance as he claimed 1st place, seizing $135,186 in earnings.
