Seng Chen "Richard" Yong (born 25 December 1957) is a Malaysian businessman, bookmaker and poker player.[1]
| 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 |
Career
editYong has a career in the information-technology and data-mining industries.[1][2]
Poker
editYong 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 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] Yong pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in December.[9]
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.[10]
In May 2018, Yong won the Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max Event which is part of the Super High Roller series in Montenegro.[11] As of 2018, Yong has cashed for over $7,400,000 in live tournaments, making him the Malaysian cash leader.
Personal life
editYong has a son, Wai Kin Yong, who also plays poker. [13]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Ritter, Ken (10 December 2014). "Chinese defendants enter pleas Vegas gambling case". Associated Press. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ 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.