Robert Cheung

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Robert Cheung
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Robert Cheung at the 2007 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)RCW
ResidenceVancouver, 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 $673,628. 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]

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As of 2023, his live tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000. [2] His 91 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,277,459 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

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2007 $1,500 No Limit Hold'em$673,628

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References

  1. "Event 38 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem - 2007 World Series of Poker". PokerNews.com. June 25, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  2. "Robert Cheung's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  3. "Robert Cheung". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  4. "British Columbia, Canada Number of Cashes". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved December 4, 2023.