Robert Cheung
| Robert Cheung | |
|---|---|
 Robert Cheung at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | RCW |
| Residence | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 35 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 861 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 2 |
Robert Cheung is a 46-year-old businessman, originally from Hong Kong, China who won a World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2007 World Series of Poker for over $675k. He tied the record for shortest heads-up match by defeating his opponent Richard Murnick in one hand. In fact he owns the record of beating the final three opponents in three consecutive hands.[1]
Not only does he excel in live tournaments, he also made a name for himself online at pokerstars under ID:Runninggreat. His on line winnings exceeds $500k. He final tabled twice on Pokerstars' flagship tournament (Sunday Million) within two months, finishing 1st and 4th for a combined prize of over $200,000. He also final tabled the same tournament in 2011 and finished 4th for $70k.
As of the end of 2013,his live tournament winnings exceed $1,400,000.[2] His 15 cashes at the WSOP account for $1 million of those winnings.[3]
His consistent performance ranks him as the No. 1 (number of cashes) in the province of British Columbia, Canada.[4]
World Series of Poker bracelets[edit]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $673,628 |
References[edit]
- ^ "Event 38 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem - 2007 World Series of Poker". PokerNews.com. June 25, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Robert Cheung's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ "Robert Cheung". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "British Columbia, Canada Number of Cashes". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
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