Nationality
Xuan Liu is Chinese-Canadian, holding citizenship and nationality reflecting both her Chinese birth and Canadian upbringing after immigrating at age five.
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Born (date and place of birth)
She was born June 25, 1985, in Tianjin, China, a major northern city known for its port and cultural heritage.
Residence (current location)
Liu currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, where she competes and lives as a professional poker player.
Education (institution, specialization)
She studied political science at the University of Waterloo from 2003 to 2008, with completed education including a finance degree and CFA studies, reflecting strong analytical skills.
Children (number, ages)
There is no verified public information regarding Xuan Liu having children, consistent with many poker professionals who keep family matters private.
Year started playing poker
Xuan Liu started playing poker seriously and entering tournaments around 2007, but began to truly focus professionally around 2010.
Age when started playing
Liu began involving herself seriously in poker as a teenager and young adult but playing seriously from about age 21-22 during university and shortly after.
Year turned professional
She transitioned to professional poker status around 2010, marked by entering live tournaments and earning WSOP cashes.
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
Her first significant tournament win was the WPT Fallsview Poker Classic in 2016-2017, winning approximately CAD 228,000 for first place.
Who introduced to poker / first mentor
Early influences included peers at university where she hosted home games with known poker players; however, no specific mentor name is publicly confirmed.
First important tournament
Her first notable tournament participation was around 2007, with early experience including charity casinos and online Sit’n’Go events; exact first big event is not precisely documented.
Main motivation for turning pro
Motivated by a love of strategy games since childhood, a competitive nature, and the analytical challenge of poker, she pursued a professional career after university, combining passion with skill.
Initial bankroll
Initial bankroll was modest, growing from small stakes at local charity casinos and online play during her university years; no significant early backer publicly noted.
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Poker education included extensive self-study, online play experience, informal mentorship from peers, and later professional coaching for skills refinement.
First sponsor/backing
First sponsorship deals included being an ambassador for 888poker from 2014 and later Natural8 and WPT Global.
Total live tournament winnings
Xuan Liu’s live tournament winnings exceed $3 million, placing her among the top 20 women poker players globally by earnings.
Number of tournament wins
She has multiple tournament wins including the 2016-17 WPT Fallsview Poker Classic and the 2025 Triton Poker Super High Roller $25K WPT Global Slam.
Number of final tables
Total final table appearances exceed a dozen across WPT, EPT, WSOP, and other major series, with consistent high-level finishes.
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
Her largest single tournament win was $860,000 at the $25,000 WPT Global Slam Triton Poker Super High Roller in 2025.
WSOP bracelets (number)
Xuan Liu has not won a WSOP bracelet but has multiple cash finishes and a best finish of 6th place in a 2012 $1,500 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo event.
WSOP cashes (number)
She has numerous WSOP cash finishes, including her first money in 2010 and multiple subsequent cashes spanning events.
WSOP final tables
She has not reached a WSOP final table but has strong deep runs in various WSOP side events.
Best WSOP Main Event result
Best WSOP Main Event result is not recorded as a final or notable high finish, likely within cash but outside top ranks.
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Historic win at a Triton Poker Super High Roller Series $25K event in 2025; no $100K+ buy-in super high roller results publicly noted.
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Win recorded in $25,000 buy-in high roller category at Triton in 2025; other high roller cashes but no additional known wins.
Online tournament winnings
Online poker earnings are extensive including early career successes on PartyPoker and 888poker, but exact online total unknown.
Major online titles
No major highlight titles exclusively online; known more for live tournament success and ambassador roles.
Poker team
Former member of the Global Poker League’s Montreal Nationals team and ambassador roles for 888poker, Natural8, and WPT Global.
Main cash game limits
Primarily plays mid-to-high stakes cash games but exact limits preferred are not fully documented publicly.
Highest stakes played
Has competed in notable high stakes cash games including streamed sessions alongside renowned players.
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for notable high stakes sessions such as the 2022 High Stakes Poker TV appearance.
"Big Game" participation
Participated in televised High Stakes Poker sessions, indicating involvement in elite cash game formats.
Estimated cash game profits (if known)
Estimated cash game profit figures are not publicly available but recognized as a high-level cash game player.
Country ranking
Recognized as a leading Canadian female poker player and among top national ranked pros.
All Time Money List position
Positioned around 15th on the Women’s All-Time Money List as of 2025.
Tournament ROI (if known)
Specific ROI data is not publicly detailed, but consistent deep runs suggest positive or above-average ROI.
Average tournament win
Typical cash prize averages range from $10,000 to $100,000+ depending on event scale and field size.
ITM percentage
Industry standard for pros at her level is approximately 15-25% ITM rate in tournaments.
Final table percentage from cashes
Final table appearance rate is generally lower than ITM; likely close to 10-15% consistent with pros of her caliber.
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Peak earnings years include 2011-2012 and notably 2025 with Triton win; other years of consistent cashes and occasional down years typical of poker careers.
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
Specializes primarily in No-Limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, with some mixed game experience.
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Predominantly live tournament focused, with some online and cash game activity.
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Prefers standard full-ring and 6-max tournament formats.
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
Plays NLHE primarily, with familiarity in seven-card stud, Omaha, and mixed formats.
Specialization limits
Tournament buy-ins from low thousands to $25K+; cash games stakes not fully specified.
Online rooms where plays
Known for competing on PartyPoker early career, 888poker, and Natural8 during sponsorship periods.
Favorite casinos/locations
Prefers venues such as Fallsview Casino, Triton Montenegro, and major North American and European poker destinations.
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Style described as analytical, competitive, and adaptable with aggressive and tight balance.
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for selective and strategic bluffing, often capitalizing on positional and player reads.
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Combines mathematical/statistical understanding with intuitive reads honed over years.
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable to various opponents and tournament structures.
Playing strengths
Strong analytical skills, multi-format adaptability, strategic aggression, and mental resilience.
GTO strategy usage
Incorporates modern game theory optimal strategies extensively in her play.
Poker software usage
Uses poker software for analysis, training, and game improvement including solvers and hand tracking.
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on High Stakes Poker (2022) and other televised events.
High Stakes Poker participation (seasons/episodes)
Featured in High Stakes Poker 2022 season.
Poker After Dark appearances (episodes/dates)
No available data on Poker After Dark appearances.
Documentary films featuring (titles and links)
No major poker documentary appearances publicly recorded.
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Featured in PokerNews, CardPlayer, and other major poker media interviews.
Podcast appearances (podcast names, episode titles, dates, links)
Participated as guest on multiple poker podcasts focusing on strategy and empowerment.
Own podcast/channel (name, platform, subscriber count, link)
No active personal poker podcast identified.
Facebook (account link)
No significant public Facebook profile data.
YouTube channel (name, subscriber count, link)
No dedicated personal YouTube channel known.
Twitch channel (name, follower count, link)
No regular Twitch streaming channel identified.
TikTok presence (account link, follower count)
No notable TikTok presence found.
LinkedIn profile (link)
Professional LinkedIn profile listing poker career and advisory roles.
Posting frequency in social media
Moderate social media posting focused around poker events and personal updates.
Type of content in social media
Shares poker insights, tournament updates, lifestyle posts, and empowerment messages.
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Sponsored by WPT Global, 888poker, and Natural8 at different career stages.
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Past sponsorships include 888poker (2014-2015) and Natural8 (2016-2018).
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
Served as WPT Global ambassador and brand ambassador roles for online poker platforms.
Own business (business names, descriptions, websites)
Holds no publicly noted businesses outside her poker career.
Poker project investments (project names, involvement details)
No publicly disclosed poker industry investments.
Coaching services (availability, platforms used)
Available as poker coach with online platforms and private coaching.
Coaching rates (if public)
Specific coaching rates are not publicly documented.
Educational materials (book titles with ISBN, course names with platforms, video series titles with links)
Participated in educational content creation and poker workshops.
Affiliate programs (program names, partnerships)
Engaged in affiliate and promotional partnerships linked to sponsorships.
Merchandise (product types, where sold, links)
No publicly available personal merchandise.
Written poker books (titles, publication years, ISBN, publisher)
No poker books authored.
Training series participation (series names, platforms, links)
Participated in training series affiliated with sponsors.
Masterclasses and seminars (event names, dates, locations)
Delivered seminars and online masterclasses on poker strategy.
Coaching work (platforms used, student testimonials)
Provides coaching mainly through social media and private arrangements.
Notable students (names if public, their achievements)
No publicly known notable students documented.
YouTube educational content (video titles, view counts, links)
No significant educational YouTube video series under her name.
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Authored or contributed to poker coaching and strategy articles intermittently.
Magazine columns (magazine names, column titles, frequency)
No regular magazine column contributions recorded.
Conference speaking (conference names, dates, topics, video links)
Speaker at MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and other poker industry events.
Poker scandal involvement (scandal names, details, outcomes)
No known scandals associated with Xuan Liu.
Accusations of unfair play (specific incidents, resolutions)
No cheating accusations recorded.
Casino/room conflicts (venue names, incident details)
No reported conflicts with casinos or poker rooms.
Legal proceedings (case details, outcomes, court documents)
No legal issues or proceedings involving Xuan Liu.
Public disputes with colleagues (names involved, details)
No public disputes with fellow players known.
Tournament rule violations (tournament names, violations, penalties)
No tournament rule violations documented.
Tax issues (if public, details, resolutions)
No public tax issues known.
Poker community criticism (specific criticisms, responses)
Some industry criticism typical for public pros but no significant controversies.
Response to criticism (statements, actions taken)
Responds professionally to criticism by emphasizing poker skill and professionalism.
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
Recognized by WPT as "One's to Watch" in Season X (2012).
Hall of Fame inclusion (hall names, induction years)
Not inducted into any poker Hall of Fame.
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected by peers for skill and contributions to poker.
Poker publication awards (publication names, award types, years)
No major poker publication awards documented.
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
First woman to reach PokerStars Caribbean Adventure main final table; first female Triton Super High Roller Series winner.
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Holds record as first woman to win a live Triton event and first woman to reach PCA main final table.
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Advocate for women in poker, instructor at Poker Powher, and promoter for poker education.
Charity tournaments (tournament names, amounts raised, beneficiaries)
Participated in charity poker events and sponsored charity efforts.
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Pioneering female presence in international poker with trailblazing tournament wins and empowerment efforts.
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influenced diversity and inclusion initiatives, women's empowerment in poker, and promoted poker education for underrepresented groups.
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2017|USA|WSOP|Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino|Ladies Championship $1,000 NLHE|69th| | | | | ||||2012|USA|WSOP|Rio|Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo $1,500|6th|$29,985| | | |
EPT (European Poker Tour) - all seasons
2011|Italy|EPT|Sanremo|Main Event €5,000 + €300 NLHE|3rd|$524,705| | | |
Triton Poker Series
2025|Montenegro|Triton Poker Series|Maestral Resort & Casino|$25,000 WPT Global Slam|1st|$860,000|155| | |
Poker Masters
2022|USA|Poker Masters| |$10,000 NLHE Event #4|3rd|$96,200| | | |
Wynn Classic
2025|USA|Wynn|Summer Classic|Ladies Event $3,000 NLHE|7th|$9,199| | | |
San Remo tournaments
2011|Italy|EPT|Sanremo|Main Event €5,000 + €300 NLHE|3rd|$524,705| | | |
High Stakes Poker
2022|USA|High Stakes Poker| | | | | | | |
PokerStars tournaments
2012|Bahamas|PokerStars Caribbean Adventure|Atlantis Resort|Main Event NLHE $10,000|4th|$600,000| | | |
Provided tournament commentary for WPT and poker media outlets.