| Richard Yong | |
|---|---|
| Born | Seng Chen Yong 25 December 1957 Malaysia |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Final table(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 3 |
Seng Chen "Richard" Yong (born 25 December 1957) is a Malaysian businessman, bookmaker 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] Besides, he also plays mega888 which can refer to external links.
References
- ^ a b "ten businessman with poker success". Poker Update. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "RICHARD YONG". WSOP.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Peters, Don (3 July 2012). "Seat 7: Richard Yong — Businessman (7,475,000)". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Peters, Don (3 July 2012). "Richard Yong Eliminated in 8th Place ($1,237,333)". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Peters, Don (5 October 2012). "Richard Yong Eliminated in 3rd Place (€400,000)". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Stradbrooke, Steven (1 August 2014). "Richard Yong And Son Make Bail Thanks To Poker Pals | Online Gambling News". CalvinAyre.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ Boehler, Patrick; Harris, Bryan; Carvalho, Raquel (3 August 2014). "Top poker players speak out for indicted online gambling suspects". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
- ^ Boehler, Patrick; Harris, Bryan; Carvalho, Raquel (27 July 2014). "Online gambling guru and '14K triad member' Paul Phua snared in Las Vegas arrest". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Fast, Erik (31 January 2015). "Richard Yong Wins 2015 Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge". cardplayer.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Richard Yong Wins Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max For $388,024". HighstakesDB. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- ^ Holloway, Chad (25 October 2012). "Deconstructing the Macau High-Stakes Cash Games". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ Angioni, Giovanni (2 June 2015). "Case Dismissed: High-Stakes Player and Businessman Paul Phua Wins Legal Battle". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.