Phil Hui
| Phil Hui | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | KungPhui | ||||
| Born | November 17, 1987 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 | ||||
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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.
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 $4,250,000.[7]
World Series of Poker bracelets[edit]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $193,545 |
World Series of Poker Circuit rings[edit]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "WSOP Player Profile - Phillip Hui". WSOP.com.
- ^ "Phillip Hui - 2006-07". University of Texas at San Antonio. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ Dalla, Nolan (July 3, 2014). "PHILLIP HUI MAKES WILD COMEBACK AND WINS OMAHA HIGH-LOW GOLD BRACELET". WSOP.com. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Phillip Hui's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 11, 2023.