Robert Cheung | |
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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 $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]
As of 2023, his live tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000. [2] His 91 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,277,459 of those winnings. [3]
His consistent performance ranks him as the No. 1 (number of cashes) in the province of British Columbia, Canada. [4]
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
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2007 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $673,628 |
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