Robert Cheung
Hong Kong-born Canadian poker player
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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]
| Robert Cheung | |
|---|---|
Cheung at the 2007 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname | RCW |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Money finishes | 35 |
| Highest WSOP Main Event finish | 861 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title | None |
| Final table | None |
| Money finishes | 2 |
As of 2023, his live tournament winnings exceed $1,600,000.[2] His 91 cashes at the WSOP account for $1,277,459 of those winnings.[3]
His consistent performance ranks him as the No. 1 (number of cashes) in the province of British Columbia, Canada.[4]
World Series of Poker bracelets
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em | $673,628 |
