Phil Hui

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Phil Hui
Nickname(s)KungPhui
Born (1987-11-17) November 17, 1987 (age 36)
San Antonio, Texas
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 4
Final table(s)11 (including unofficial)
Money finish(es)128 [1]
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		380th, 2023
World Poker Tour
Money finish(es)12
European Poker Tour
Money finish(es)None
World Series of Poker Circuit
Circuit ring(s) 5
Information accurate as of 22 June 2024.

Phillip Hui (born November 17, 1987) is an American professional poker player from San Antonio, Texas and the winner of the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2019 World Series of Poker.

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Hui played golf at the University of Texas-San Antonio and professionally before turning to poker. [2]

At the 2014 World Series of Poker, Hui won his first bracelet in a $3,000 Omaha Hi-Lo event, earning $286,000. [3] In 2019, he defeated Josh Arieh heads-up to win the Poker Players Championship. [4] The first prize of $1,099,311 was the largest of his career. Hui won his third bracelet in the $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha 8-Handed event in the 2022 WSOP. [5] Hui won his fourth bracelet at the 2024 WSOP in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event. [6]

In addition to these results Hui also holds 5 circuit rings. [1]

As of 2024, Hui's live tournament winnings exceed $4,250,000. [7]

World Series of Poker bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2014 $3,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better$286,976
2019 $50,000 Poker Players Championship $1,099,311
2022 $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed$311,782
2024 $1,500 H.O.R.S.E$193,545

World Series of Poker Circuit rings

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2010 $345 No Limit Hold'em$25,494
2013 $365 No Limit Hold'em Turbo$14,586
2013 $365 No Limit Hold'em Turbo$16,877
2014 $580 No Limit Hold'em$12,920
2022 $400 No Limit Hold'em$12,920

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References

  1. 1 2 "WSOP Player Profile - Phillip Hui". WSOP.com.
  2. ↑ "Phillip Hui - 2006-07". University of Texas at San Antonio. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  3. ↑ Dalla, Nolan (July 3, 2014). "PHILLIP HUI MAKES WILD COMEBACK AND WINS OMAHA HIGH-LOW GOLD BRACELET". WSOP.com. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. ↑ Kores, Jan (June 29, 2019). "Phil Hui's Dream Comes True as He Conquers $50K Poker Players Championship for $1,099,311". PokerNews.com. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  5. ↑ Gannon, Liam (June 24, 2022). "Phil Hui Mounts Comeback to Win Third Bracelet In $1,500 PLO at the 2022 WSOP". PokerNews.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  6. ↑ O'Hair, Dan (June 15, 2024). "Another Comeback, Another Bracelet For Phillip Hui In $1.5k H.O.R.S.E." PokerNews.com. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Phillip Hui's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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