Zhen Cai

Zhen Cai is an American poker player based in Lakeworth, Florida, with over $3.8 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash came from the 50th WSOP Main Event in July 2019, where he earned $1.85 million. Cai also holds one WSOPC ring, which he earned in May 2011 at the WSOP Circuit event in New Orleans.

Zhen Cai: Live Tournament Participation

Zhen Cai’s poker journey began in July 2008 at the Mega Stack Series in Las Vegas. Competing in a $225 No Limit Hold’em event, he placed 39th, earning $343.

In May 2011, Cai made a breakthrough at the WSOP Circuit in New Orleans. He won the $565 No Limit Hold’em event, claiming 1st place and a gold ring along with $33,753 in prize money.

July 2019 saw Cai achieve his best live cash yet. Competing in the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the 50th WSOP in Las Vegas. Cai then finished in 6th place, earning an impressive $1,850,000.

Moreover, in February 2021, Cai participated in the $1,100 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the Prime Signature Series in Houston. He finished in 3rd place, earning $88,800.

In March 2023, Cai took on the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha Event #5 at the PGT PLO Series in Las Vegas. There, he finished in 3rd place and claimed $123,200.

Few months later, in June 2023, Cai participated in the $1,500 Mixed Omaha Bracelet Event at the 54th WSOP. He narrowly missed 1st place, finishing 2nd and securing $156,773.

In October 2024, Cai cashed in three events at the Moneymaker Poker Tour in West Palm Beach. He accumulated a total of $7,647, highlighted by a victory in the $300 Pot Limit Omaha event.