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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.
| 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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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 $4,250,000.[7]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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