Robert Cheung
| Robert Cheung | |
|---|---|
 Robert Cheung at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| 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 $1,277,459 of those winnings.[3]
His consistent performance ranks him as the No. 1 (number of cashes) in the province of British Columbia, Canada.[4]
Before his poker accomplishment, he obtained his Electrical engineering degree from the University of British Columbia. He then went on to get his Master of Applied Science and Master of Business at UBC before establishing the Video Library video rental chain in 1987. The chain later consolidates into a distribution company under the name of C&L Multimedia, with a head office in Burnaby, British Columbia.
World Series of Poker bracelets
[edit]| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $673,628 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Event 38 - $1,500 No Limit Holdem - 2007 World Series of Poker". PokerNews. June 25, 2007. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "Robert Cheung's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ^ "Robert Cheung". WSOP.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "British Columbia, Canada Number of Cashes". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
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