Robert Salaburu

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Robert Salaburu
Residence San Antonio/
Texas
Born (1985-05-09) May 9, 1985 (age 39)
World Series of Poker
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)4
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		8th, 2012
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)1
Information accurate as of 11 December 2013.

Robert Salaburu (born May 9, 1985) is a professional poker player from Texas, who is best known for his eighth place ($971,360) final table finish in the 2012 World Series of Poker. [1] He has also cashed in several other live tournaments bringing his total live cashes to over $1,700,000. [2] Salaburu, known as "Treadinwater" online, took in $208,159 on PokerStars, placing well at the $320 Wednesday 1/4 million for a sizable $39,232; Sunday Second Chance for $34,689; and fourth at the Super Tuesday for $29,400. Salaburu had to cut his online play short because of Black Friday. [3]

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World Series Of Poker

Robert Salaburu finished in eighth place in the WSOP 2012. A significant moment for Salaburu in this event was when he managed to get the chip lead, at a time when there were only 27 players left. [4] When Salaburu reached the final table, he was seventh in chips with 15,155,000. [2]

Personal life

Fascinated and passionate about poker since the age of 16, Robert managed to transform his interest in poker into a career in 2005. During his many years of playing poker he suffered some big swings, especially in cash games, which were partly due to bankroll management issues. [5]

Robert was born and raised in San Benito, Texas, although he considers San Antonio as his hometown. He was brought up by a single mother, who divorced his father a year after Robert was born. Robert also has a brother who is 11 years older.

Personality

Salaburu says of himself, "It's fair to say I'm a mama's boy. I'm the baby. Mama's boy for sure." [5]

Salaburu has a way of playing fast i.e handling the chips in hastily choreographed motions (when betting). [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Garcia, Oskar. "River queen ousts Salaburu at WSOP in 8th place". Bright House Sports Network. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  2. 1 2 Showell, Matthew. "Robert Salaburu: 2012 WSOP October Nine". Poker Listings. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  3. ↑ "WSOP 2012 "Octo-nine" – Robert Salaburu". 888 Poker.
  4. ↑ "$10,000 Main Event - Live Updates". Pokerlistings. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 Wise, Gary (October 9, 2012). "Salaburu makes an impression". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
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