Ethan Yau biography
Ethan Yau began documenting his poker journey on YouTube in 2018 under the channel name "Rampage Poker," building a following of more than 350,000 subscribers by sharing modest, relatable cash-game sessions rather than only highlight-reel wins. His platform took on new weight in 2020 when he won his first WSOP gold bracelet in the $500 Grande Finale of that year's fully online WSOP series, claiming the title from his own bedroom during the pandemic.
He backed that up with a career-best score in 2022, winning the WPT World Championship $25,000 High Roller for $894,240, and continued adding titles including the 2021 MSPT Venetian Main Event. By 2026, Yau had shifted his stated focus toward "playing for the Hall of Fame," moving away from higher-variance gambling toward more refined technical play, while remaining a part-owner of The Lodge Card Club in Texas and a major influence in attracting younger audiences into professional poker.
Career summary
A WSOP bracelet winner and prominent poker content creator with over $3.3 million in career earnings and 350,000-plus YouTube subscribers, known for winning his first bracelet remotely during the 2020 WSOP Online series and for publicly documenting both his wins and downswings.
Ethan Yau poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WPT World Championship $25,000 High Roller | 1st | $894,240 |
| 2021 | MSPT Venetian $1,100 Main Event | 1st | $230,379 |
| 2020 | WSOP Online $500 Grande Finalefirst WSOP bracelet, won remotely | 1st | |
| 2026 | PGT Kickoff $5,300 No-Limit Hold'em | 2nd | $105,125 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $3,385,700+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Ethan Yau playing style
An unpredictable, highly aggressive player who blends modern solver-based range balancing with bold, high-pressure bluffing, particularly effective against GTO-focused opponents in high-roller formats.
Cash games
Built a substantial online and live cash-game bankroll that he has documented extensively for his YouTube audience, including publicly sharing both winning sessions and downswings.
Business & sponsorships
Runs the "Rampage Poker" YouTube channel with over 350,000 subscribers, documenting his poker journey since 2018; part-owner of The Lodge Card Club in Texas.
Ethan Yau Net Worth
As of November 2026, Ethan Yau net worth is estimated at $5 million or more (including YouTube revenue and cash-game profits).
Verified live tournament earnings account for $3.4M of prize money. Sponsorships, business ventures and cash games, covered above, make up the rest of the picture. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Ethan matters
A content creator who built one of poker's largest YouTube followings by publicly documenting modest early sessions, then validated that platform by winning a WSOP gold bracelet from his own bedroom during the pandemic-era 2020 WSOP Online series.
FAQ about Ethan Yau
How did Ethan Yau win his first WSOP bracelet?
He won the $500 Grande Finale during the fully online 2020 WSOP Online series, claiming his first gold bracelet remotely from his own bedroom during the height of the pandemic.
What is Ethan Yau known for on YouTube?
Under the channel name "Rampage Poker," he has built a following of over 350,000 subscribers since 2018 by openly documenting both his winning sessions and his downswings, a transparency that set him apart from many other poker content creators.
How much has Ethan Yau won playing poker?
Ethan Yau has won $3,385,700+ in live tournament earnings.