Phil Hui
American poker player (born 1987)
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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 | KungPhui |
| Born | November 17, 1987 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelets | 4 |
| Final tables | 10 |
| Money finishes | 101 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | 1051th, 2017 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Money finishes | 10 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finish | None |
Hui played golf at the University of Texas-San Antonio and professionally before turning to poker.[1]
At the 2014 World Series of Poker, Hui won his first bracelet in a $3,000 Omaha Hi-Lo event, earning $286,000.[2] In 2019, he defeated Josh Arieh heads-up to win the Poker Players Championship.[3] 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.[4] Hui won his fourth bracelet at the 2024 WSOP in the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event.[5]
As of 2023, Hui has live tournament winnings of almost $4 million.[6]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |