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Ren Lin Poker Bio: Real Name, Nicknames, 2026 Season and Career He/Him
Ren Lin → Tony Lin
Ren Lin's real name is Tony Lin.
- Known as
- Ren Lin
- Real name
- Tony Lin
- Also known as
- Ren; Tony Ren Lin
- Country
- China (based in the USA)
- Category
- Poker Players
Tony "Ren" Lin started out grinding small Las Vegas tournaments in late 2015. He now sits first on the GPI Player of the Year table. As of Oct 23, 2026, Ren is #13 in the Card Player 2026 POY race with 5,404 points and $2,938,692 in qualifying winnings.
Stats as of Oct 2026 (sources checked Oct 23, 2026).
Things You Might Not Know
- He was named a WPT Global Ambassador in January 2026. (PokerNews: Ren Lin)
- He won the $50,000 WPT Alpha8 at Wynn Las Vegas in December 2023. (PokerNews: Ren Lin)
- He is still chasing a first bracelet. His closest call was second to Aliaksei Badziakouski in the 2021 WSOP $50,000 High Roller for $903,610. (PokerNews: Ren Lin)
Career Snapshot
- WSOP bracelets: 0 (WSOP.com profile)
- Career live earnings: $20,924,055 in live earnings (PokerNews, data from Hendon Mob, checked Oct 2026) (PokerNews: Ren Lin)
2026 So Far
Card Player's 2026 Overall POY leaderboard has Ren at #13 with 5,404 points, 4 titles and 13 final tables for $2,938,692. On the Global Poker Index, Ren is 1st on the GPI Player of the Year table (Hendon Mob). In the WSOP POY race, Ren is 33rd (earlier WSOP leaderboard snapshot) (WSOP). WSOP Paradise (Dec 3 to 17, 2026) can still change the standings.
FAQ
What is Ren Lin's real name?
Ren Lin's real name is Tony Lin. Also known as: Ren; Tony Ren Lin.
How many WSOP bracelets does Ren Lin have?
0 (WSOP.com profile).
Where does Ren Lin rank in 2026?
As of Oct 23, 2026, #13 in Card Player's POY race (5,404 points) and 1st on the GPI Player of the Year table.