Winfred Yu biography
Winfred Yu comes from Hong Kong and is one of the original regulars of the Triton Super High Roller Series, where most of his biggest results have come.
He is known above all as a short deck specialist. He won a HK$100,000 Short Deck event at Triton Montenegro in 2019 and a $75,000 Short Deck event at Triton Cyprus in 2022 for $1,010,000, and finished 4th in a HK$1,000,000 Short Deck event in 2018 for $1,196,780. He also cashed for $1,342,000 in the GBP 1,050,000 Charity Invitational in London in 2019, and in 2026 he finished 6th in a $200,000 invitational in Jeju for $1,693,000.
Yu has seven tournament wins and close to $14 million in recorded earnings.
Career summary
A Triton regular from Hong Kong with close to $14 million in recorded earnings, Winfred Yu is one of the most successful short deck players in high roller poker.
Winfred Yu poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Triton Cyprus $75,000 Short Deck | 1st | $1,010,000 |
| 2019 | Triton Montenegro HK$100,000 Short Deck | 1st | $260,000 |
| 2026 | Triton Jeju $200,000 No-Limit Hold'em Invitational | 6th | $1,693,000 |
| 2026 | Triton Jeju $100,000 Short Deck | 3rd | $646,000 |
| 2019 | Triton London GBP 1,050,000 Charity Invitational | 11th | $1,342,000 |
| 2018 | Triton HK$1,000,000 Short Deck | 4th | $1,196,780 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $13,800,000+.
Winfred Yu playing style
Yu is an action-loving high roller who is especially dangerous in short deck, where he has won several Triton titles.
Business & sponsorships
Regular on the Triton Super High Roller Series.
Why Winfred matters
Winfred Yu is one of the Hong Kong regulars of the Triton Super High Roller Series and among the strongest short deck players on the tour.
FAQ about Winfred Yu
What is Winfred Yu known for?
He is a long-time Triton Super High Roller regular from Hong Kong and a short deck specialist.
What is Winfred Yu's biggest title?
A $75,000 Short Deck event at Triton Cyprus in 2022, which he won for $1,010,000.
How much has Winfred Yu won playing poker?
Winfred Yu has won $13,800,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Winfred Yu have?
Winfred Yu has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
