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{{Short description|Malaysian businessman and poker player (born 1957)}}
'''Seng Chen "Richard" Yong''' (born 1957 or 1958) is a [[Malaysians|Malaysian]] businessman and poker player.<ref name="poke_tenb">{{Cite web| title = ten businessman with poker success| work = Poker Update| date = 2013-07-29| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = http://www.pokerupdate.com/poker-opinion/ten-businessman-with-poker-success/}}</ref>
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'''Seng Chen "Richard" Yong''' (born 25 December 1957) is a [[Malaysians|Malaysian]] businessman, bookmaker and poker player.<ref name="poke_tenb">{{Cite web| title = ten businessman with poker success| work = Poker Update| date = 29 July 2013| accessdate = 26 February 2018| url = http://www.pokerupdate.com/poker-opinion/ten-businessman-with-poker-success/}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Yong has a career in the technology and mining industries.<ref name="poke_tenb"/><ref name="wsop_RICH">{{Cite web| title = RICHARD YONG| work = WSOP.com| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = http://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerID=154093}}</ref> Yong plays in [[Macau]]'s biggest cash games.<ref name="poke_Deco">{{Cite web| title = Deconstructing the Macau High-Stakes Cash Games| author = Holloway, Chad| work = PokerNews| date = 2012-10-25| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = https://www.pokernews.com/news/2012/10/deconstructing-the-macau-high-stakes-cash-games-13653.htm}}</ref>
Yong has a career in the information-technology and data-mining industries.<ref name="poke_tenb"/><ref name="wsop_RICH">{{Cite web| title = RICHARD YONG| work = WSOP.com| accessdate = 26 February 2018| url = http://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerID=154093}}</ref>


===Poker===
==Poker==
Yong entered the $1,000,000 dollar [[Big One for One Drop]] in the [[2012 World Series of Poker]].<ref name="poke_Seat">{{Cite web| title = Seat 7: Richard Yong — Businessman (7,475,000)| author = Don Peters| work = PokerNews| date = 3 July 2012| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2012-world-series-of-poker/event-55-the-big-one-for-one-drop-no-limit-hold-em/post.207394.htm}}</ref> He finished 8th earning $1,237,333.<ref name="poke_Rich">{{Cite web| title = Richard Yong Eliminated in 8th Place ($1,237,333)| author = Don Peters| work = PokerNews| date = 3 July 2012| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2012-world-series-of-poker/event-55-the-big-one-for-one-drop-no-limit-hold-em/post.207429.htm}}</ref>
Yong entered the $1,000,000 [[Big One for One Drop]] in the [[2012 World Series of Poker]].<ref name="poke_Seat">{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Don |date=3 July 2012 |title=Seat 7: Richard Yong — Businessman (7,475,000) |url=https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2012-world-series-of-poker/event-55-the-big-one-for-one-drop-no-limit-hold-em/post.207394.htm |access-date=26 February 2018 |website=PokerNews}}</ref> He finished 8th earning $1,237,333.<ref name="poke_Rich">{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Don |date=3 July 2012 |title=Richard Yong Eliminated in 8th Place ($1,237,333) |url=https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2012-world-series-of-poker/event-55-the-big-one-for-one-drop-no-limit-hold-em/post.207429.htm |access-date=26 February 2018 |website=PokerNews}}</ref> 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.<ref name="ee.p_Rich">{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Don |date=5 October 2012 |title=Richard Yong Eliminated in 3rd Place (€400,000) |url=https://ee.pokernews.com/tours/wsope/2012-world-series-of-poker-europe/majestic-high-roller-no-limit-hold-em/chips.19764.htm |access-date=26 February 2018 |website=PokerNews}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Stradbrooke |first=Steven |date=1 August 2014 |title=Richard Yong And Son Make Bail Thanks To Poker Pals {{!}} Online Gambling News |url=https://calvinayre.com/2014/08/01/business/richard-yong-and-son-make-bail-sports-betting-charges/ |access-date=14 October 2018 |work=CalvinAyre.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Boehler |first=Patrick |last2=Harris |first2=Bryan |last3=Carvalho |first3=Raquel |date=3 August 2014 |title=Top poker players speak out for indicted online gambling suspects |language=en |work=South China Morning Post |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1565200/top-poker-players-speak-out-indicted-online-gambling-suspects |access-date=14 October 2018}}</ref> Yong has alleged business ties to Phua as well as being a gambling partner.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Boehler |first=Patrick |last2=Harris |first2=Bryan |last3=Carvalho |first3=Raquel |date=27 July 2014 |title=Online gambling guru and '14K triad member' Paul Phua snared in Las Vegas arrest |language=en |work=South China Morning Post |url=https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1560119/las-vegas-arrest-snared-worlds-online-gambling-guru-malaysian-paul-phua |access-date=2 December 2023}}</ref> Yong pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge in December.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ritter |first=Ken |date=10 December 2014 |title=Chinese defendants enter pleas Vegas gambling case |language=en |work=Associated Press |url=https://apnews.com/general-news-bd74296cd0974dff9b6216ffff38a4c9 |access-date=9 July 2024}}</ref>
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.<ref name="ee.p_Rich">{{Cite web| title = Richard Yong Eliminated in 3rd Place (€400,000)| author = Don Peters| work = PokerNews| date = 5 October 2012| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = https://ee.pokernews.com/tours/wsope/2012-world-series-of-poker-europe/majestic-high-roller-no-limit-hold-em/chips.19764.htm}}</ref>


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]].<ref name="card_Rich">{{Cite web| title = Richard Yong Wins 2015 Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge| author = Fast, Erik| work = cardplayer.com| date = 2015-01-31| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/18364-richard-yong-wins-2015-aussie-millions-100-000-challenge}}</ref>
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]].<ref name="card_Rich">{{Cite web| title = Richard Yong Wins 2015 Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge| author = Fast, Erik| work = cardplayer.com| date = 31 January 2015| accessdate = 26 February 2018| url = https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/18364-richard-yong-wins-2015-aussie-millions-100-000-challenge}}</ref>


As of 2018, Yong has cashed for over $7,400,000 in live tournaments, making him the Malaysian cash leader.
In May 2018, Yong won the Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max Event which is part of the Super High Roller series in Montenegro.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 May 2018 |title=Richard Yong Wins Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max For $388,024 |url=https://www.highstakesdb.com/8726-richard-yong-wins-triton-hkd250000-6-max-for-388024.aspx |access-date=25 October 2018 |work=HighstakesDB}}</ref> 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.<ref name="poke_Deco">{{Cite web| title = Deconstructing the Macau High-Stakes Cash Games| author = Holloway, Chad| work = PokerNews| date = 25 October 2012| accessdate = 26 February 2018| url = https://www.pokernews.com/news/2012/10/deconstructing-the-macau-high-stakes-cash-games-13653.htm}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Yong has two sons, Wai Kin Yong, who also plays poker and Wai Keong Yong, a moron.<ref name="poke_Case">{{Cite web| title = Case Dismissed: High-Stakes Player and Businessman Paul Phua Wins Legal Battle| author = Angioni, Giovanni| work = PokerNews| date = 2015-06-02| accessdate = 2018-02-26| url = https://www.pokernews.com/news/2015/06/judge-dismisses-case-against-paul-phua-21736.htm}}</ref>
Yong has a son, Wai Kin Yong, who also plays poker. <ref name="poke_Case">{{Cite web| title = Case Dismissed: High-Stakes Player and Businessman Paul Phua Wins Legal Battle| author = Angioni, Giovanni| work = PokerNews| date = 2 June 2015| accessdate = 26 February 2018| url = https://www.pokernews.com/news/2015/06/judge-dismisses-case-against-paul-phua-21736.htm}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?n=243324 Richard Yong Hendon Mob profile]
*[https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/240636-richard-yong Card Player profile]
* [http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?n=243324 Hendon Mob profile]
*[https://www.worldpokertour.com/player/richard-yong/ WPT profile]
* [https://www.wsop.com/players/profile/?playerid=154093 WSOP profile]


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Latest revision as of 21:54, 27 November 2024

Richard Yong
BornSeng Chen Yong
(1957-12-25) 25 December 1957 (age 66)
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 last updated on 14 April 2020.

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

Career

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

Poker

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Yong entered the $1,000,000 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.

Yong plays in Macau's biggest cash games.[12]

Personal life

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Yong has a son, Wai Kin Yong, who also plays poker. [13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "ten businessman with poker success". Poker Update. 29 July 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  2. ^ "RICHARD YONG". WSOP.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  3. ^ Peters, Don (3 July 2012). "Seat 7: Richard Yong — Businessman (7,475,000)". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  4. ^ Peters, Don (3 July 2012). "Richard Yong Eliminated in 8th Place ($1,237,333)". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  5. ^ Peters, Don (5 October 2012). "Richard Yong Eliminated in 3rd Place (€400,000)". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  6. ^ Stradbrooke, Steven (1 August 2014). "Richard Yong And Son Make Bail Thanks To Poker Pals | Online Gambling News". CalvinAyre.com. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Ritter, Ken (10 December 2014). "Chinese defendants enter pleas Vegas gambling case". Associated Press. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  10. ^ Fast, Erik (31 January 2015). "Richard Yong Wins 2015 Aussie Millions $100,000 Challenge". cardplayer.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  11. ^ "Richard Yong Wins Triton HKD$250,000 6-Max For $388,024". HighstakesDB. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2018.
  12. ^ Holloway, Chad (25 October 2012). "Deconstructing the Macau High-Stakes Cash Games". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  13. ^ Angioni, Giovanni (2 June 2015). "Case Dismissed: High-Stakes Player and Businessman Paul Phua Wins Legal Battle". PokerNews. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
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