Richard Yong

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Richard Yong
BornSeng Chen Yong
(1957-12-25) 25 December 1957 (age 64)
Malaysia
World Series of Poker
Final table(s)2
Money finish(es)3
European Poker Tour
Final table(s)3
Money finish(es)3
Information accurate as of 14 April 2020.

Seng Chen "Richard" Yong (born 25 December 1957) is a Malaysian businessman and poker player.[1]

Career[]

Yong has a career in the information-technology and data-mining industries.[1][2]

Poker[]

Yong entered the $1,000,000 dollar Big One for One Drop in the 2012 World Series of Poker.[3] He finished 8th earning $1,237,333.[4] In September 2012, Yong finished runner up to Paul Phua at the Aspers 100K High Roller in London earning him $924,140. He played in the €50,000 Majestic scooter event at the 2012 World Series of Poker Europe finishing in 3rd for $521,859.[5]

In 2014, Yong and his son were briefly arrested for being members of an illegal sports betting ring led by Paul Phua. He posted bail of $1.5 million raised by fellow poker players Dan Cates and Phil Ivey.[6][7] Yong has alleged business ties to Phua as well as being a gambling partner.[8]

In 2015, Yong won his first major tournament the Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge earning him $1,477,560. Yong outlasted Erik Seidel, Scott Seiver and Ole Schemion.[9]

In May 2018, Yong won the Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max Event which is part of the Super High Roller series in Montenegro.[10] As of 2018, Yong has cashed for over $7,400,000 in live tournaments, making him the Malaysian cash leader.

Yong plays in Macau's biggest cash games.[11]

Personal life[]

Yong has a son, Wai Kin Yong, who also plays poker [12]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "ten businessman with poker success". Poker Update. 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  2. ^ "RICHARD YONG". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  3. ^ Don Peters (3 July 2012). "Seat 7: Richard Yong — Businessman (7,475,000)". PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  4. ^ Don Peters (3 July 2012). "Richard Yong Eliminated in 8th Place ($1,237,333)". PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  5. ^ Don Peters (5 October 2012). "Richard Yong Eliminated in 3rd Place (€400,000)". PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  6. ^ "Richard Yong And Son Make Bail Thanks To Poker Pals | Online Gambling News". CalvinAyre.com. 2014-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  7. ^ "Top poker players speak out for indicted online gambling suspects". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  8. ^ "Online gambling guru and '14K triad member' Paul Phua snared in Las Vegas arrest". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  9. ^ Fast, Erik (2015-01-31). "Richard Yong Wins 2015 Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge". cardplayer.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  10. ^ "Richard Yong Wins Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max For $388,024". HighstakesDB. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
  11. ^ Holloway, Chad (2012-10-25). "Deconstructing the Macau High-Stakes Cash Games". PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  12. ^ Angioni, Giovanni (2015-06-02). "Case Dismissed: High-Stakes Player and Businessman Paul Phua Wins Legal Battle". PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-02-26.

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