Ren Lin biography
Ren Lin, known in some records as Tony Lin, is a Chinese-born, New York-based tournament poker player who ranks third on China's all-time money list with career live tournament earnings exceeding $16 million. His résumé includes a 2023 win in the $50,000 WPT Alpha8 for over $1 million and a runner-up finish in a 2021 WSOP $50,000 High Roller event worth $903,610.
Lin's career hit a significant obstacle in October 2025, when he received an indefinite suspension from GGPoker, the WSOP, and partner platforms after being found to have assisted another player, who competed under the alias "RealOA," by viewing his screen during the final table of the GGMillion$ online tournament; the other player received a permanent ban, while Lin received the lesser indefinite suspension.
Lin stated publicly that he "gained no form of profit from this incident" and personally contributed $96,380 to compensate for winnings that were seized as a result of the ruling. He returned to competition after just 49 days, appearing at WSOP Paradise in December 2025, where he recorded two further cashes including an 11th-place finish worth $254,000 in a Triton high roller event, resuming his position as one of the most prominent Chinese players on the international high-stakes circuit.
Career summary
Ranked third on China's all-time money list with over $16 million in earnings, Lin returned from a high-profile 2025 suspension for assisting another player to post further six-figure cashes within weeks.
Ren Lin poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | WPT Alpha8 $50,000 | 1st | $1,045,781 |
| 2025 | WSOP Paradise Triton High Roller | 11th | $254,000 |
| 2025 | WSOP Paradise Circuit Championship | 124th | $3,600 |
| 2021 | WSOP Event #85 $50,000 High Roller | 2nd | $903,610 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $16,000,000+.
Ren Lin playing style
Lin is regarded as a strong high-stakes tournament specialist with a résumé built primarily around WSOP and WPT high-roller events rather than mid-stakes grinding.
Cash games
Competes in select high-stakes cash formats alongside his tournament schedule, primarily at Triton Poker stops.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Ren Lin Net Worth
As of November 2026, Ren Lin net worth estimates range from $8 million to $15 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $16M of prize money. 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 Ren matters
Originally from China and now based in New York, Lin built one of the largest tournament résumés on China's all-time money list before a 2025 suspension for assisting another player briefly interrupted his career.
FAQ about Ren Lin
Why was Ren Lin suspended in 2025?
He received an indefinite suspension from GGPoker, the WSOP, and partner platforms for assisting another player by viewing his screen during an online tournament final table.
How long did Ren Lin's suspension last?
He returned to competition after 49 days, appearing at WSOP Paradise in December 2025.
How much has Ren Lin won playing poker?
Ren Lin has won $16,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Ren Lin have?
Ren Lin has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.