It’s been a rough year on the felt for popular poker vlogger Ethan “Rampage” Yau, whose struggles have now carried over to the game’s biggest stage — the WSOP Main Event.
According to Yau, his 2025 poker run has been nothing short of disastrous, with total losses exceeding $350,000 so far — averaging a staggering $850 lost per hour. His bad streak continued in the WSOP Main Event Day 1d, where he was eliminated before completing even one level.
Just last month, Yau admitted he was already “ready to give up” only three weeks into the 2025 WSOP grind — and unfortunately, it appears the nightmare still isn’t over.
Only One Winning Month in 2025: Rampage’s Struggles Continue
While Ethan “Rampage” Yau has struggled at the WSOP tables, his massive losses in 2025 have come primarily from high-stakes cash games rather than tournaments.
By early May, Rampage had already lost over $300,000 in cash games. Although he managed a brief rebound in May, earning around $40,000, the arrival of the summer WSOP saw his bankroll once again take a steep downward turn.
💸 2025 Overall Results (Tournaments + Cash Games)
Total Loss: -$357,213
Average Hourly Loss: -$848.61
Average Loss per Session: -$3,133.45
Total Sessions: 114 (In-the-money rate: 24%)
Total Hours Played: 420 hours 56 minutes
Rampage’s monthly stats paint a clear picture of decline. The early-year cash game downswing dealt a heavy blow to his bankroll, leaving him in “recovery mode” by the time the WSOP began. Unfortunately, tournament results did little to turn things around — his losses continued to mount.
The financial strain has also taken an emotional toll. In one of his recent vlogs, Rampage admitted:
“I’m close to breaking.”
| Month | Profit/Loss | $/Hour |
|---|---|---|
| January | -$102,295 | -$2,986 |
| February | -$99,915 | -$2,300 |
| March | -$42,050 | -$925 |
| April | -$71,095 | -$1,378 |
| May | +$40,646 | +$1,046 |
| June | -$59,158 | -$318 |
| July (to date) | -$23,346 | -$1,103 |
Rampage Isn’t Alone: Even Top Pros Are in the Red
Ethan “Rampage” Yau isn’t the only player publicly admitting to a downswing this year.
High-stakes professional and cash game veteran Matt Berkey responded to Yau’s recent post, revealing that he himself is down $1.53 million in 2025.
While Berkey is no stranger to poker’s variance, his transparency highlights an important truth — even elite pros are not immune to the extreme swings and risks of high-stakes poker.
🎲 Rampage’s Summer Recap: Results Below Expectations
Despite a packed summer schedule that included the WSOP, Wynn Summer Classic, and Venetian DeepStack, Ethan “Rampage” Yau’s total tournament earnings for 2025 stand at just $182,925, marking his lowest annual total since turning into a tournament-focused pro in 2021.
According to The Hendon Mob, Rampage has nevertheless surpassed $3 million in total live tournament earnings this summer — a notable career milestone.
However, it’s worth noting that tournament earnings ≠ profit, as true results depend heavily on total buy-ins and travel expenses.
Overall, this summer has been a mixed bag for Rampage: a few small highlights amid a challenging and emotionally draining year — one that underscores just how unforgiving poker variance can be, even for the game’s most recognized faces.
| Date | Event | Finish | Cash |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 | WSOP $5,000 8-Handed | 17th | $22,552 |
| June 2 | WSOP $1,500 6-Handed | 290th | $3,000 |
| June 3 | WSOP $2,000 NLH | 44th | $10,970 |
| June 7 | Venetian $800 UltimateStack | 8th | $5,833 |
| June 8 | WSOP $2,500 NLH | 130th | $5,271 |
| June 9 | WSOP $800 Deepstack | 668th | $1,647 |
| June 9 | Wynn $1,600 NLH | 82nd | $5,200 |
| June 10 | WSOP $1,000 + $500 Super Turbo Bounty | 182nd | $2,099 |
| June 15 | Wynn $1,500 + $700 Mystery Bounty | 237th | $3,365 |
| June 16 | Wynn $1,100 NLH Turbo | 31st | $2,383 |
| June 29 | WSOP $1,000 Mini Main Event | 339th | $4,730 |
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