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Phil Hui

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Phil Hui
Nickname(s)KungPhui
Born (1987-11-17) November 17, 1987 (age 36)
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
World Series of Poker Circuit
Circuit ring(s)5
Information accurate as of 22 June 2024.

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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ a b "WSOP Player Profile - Phillip Hui". WSOP.com.
  2. ^ "Phillip Hui - 2006-07". University of Texas at San Antonio. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Dalla, Nolan (July 3, 2014). "PHILLIP HUI MAKES WILD COMEBACK AND WINS OMAHA HIGH-LOW GOLD BRACELET". WSOP.com. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Phillip Hui's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
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