Elton Tsang
| Elton Tsang | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Hong Kong |
| Born |
Elton Tsang Ka-wai 1980 (age 37–38) |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Elton Tsang Ka-wai (born 1980) is a Chinese Canadian poker player currently residing in Hong Kong.[1] He is an entrepreneur with investments in IT, travel agencies, and internet firms.[2]
Poker
Tsang's first live tournament cash was in 2006 where he finished 4th in the $2,500 No Limit Hold'em event at the PanAsia Poker Tour.
In April 2010, Tsang was the champion of the Asian Poker King Tournament winning his first tournament and earning HK$553,600 (USD $71,307) in the process.[3]
In October 2016, Tsang was invited by Guy Laliberté, the founder of Cirque du Soleil, to participate in the €1,000,000 Monte-Carlo One Drop Extravaganza, an exclusive poker tournament. He defeated 25 other players to win the tournament and received a €11,111,111 ($12,248,912) payout for first, the third largest single payout in poker history.[4][5] Tsang was coached by professional poker player, Mustapha Kanit.[6]
In the same year, an anonymous story emerged alleging that while playing in a private game hosted at Casino Barcelona, Leon Tsoukernik had lost over €3,000,000 dollars to Tsang. Tsoukernik paid €1,200,000, but refused to pay the remaining €2,000,000. When Tsang requested that the debt be paid in full Tsoukernik refused claiming the game was "strange",[7] elaborating that "...some people take advantage of knowing me and target me when I play poker cash games. I have thus experienced a variety of practices in the game, which corrupt the sport of the game. For example, poker collusion, marked cards, and hired professionals. I have many stories to tell, but I prefer to fight it my own way with the support of the courts of justice and other poker entrepreneurs instead of fighting rumours and lies over the internet."[8] Tsang confirmed this allegation in 2017 which Tsoukernik vehemently denies.[8][9]
As of 2017 Tsang's live tournament winnings exceed $12,700,000.
Tournament results
| Date | Country | Event | Place | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-Oct-2016 | Monaco | € 888,889 + 111,111 No Limit Hold'em Monte-Carlo One Drop Extravaganza
The Monte-Carlo One Drop Extravaganza, Monte Carlo |
1st | $ 12,248,912 |
| 13-Apr-2013 | Australia | A$ 50,000 No Limit Hold'em - High Roller Rebuy
World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific (WSOP APAC), Melbourne |
5th | $ 162,212 |
| 08-Mar-2012 | South Korea | KRW 1,000,000 + 240,000 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
APPT - Seoul, Seoul |
14th | $ 8,023 |
| 22-Jan-2012 | Australia | A$ 10,000 + 600 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
2012 Aussie Millions Poker Championship, Melbourne |
21st | $ 46,326 |
| 12-Oct-2011 | Macau | HK$ 20,000 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
Macau Poker Cup - October Special, Macau |
22nd | $ 5,704 |
| 30-Mar-2011 | Philippines | $ 2,500 + 200 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
APT - Philippines, Manila |
2nd | $ 95,230 |
| 07-Nov-2010 | Macau | HK$ 32,500 + 2,500 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
Asian Poker Tour - Macau, Macau |
7th | $ 26,059 |
| 18-May-2010 | Macau | HK$ 40,000 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
APPT - Macau, Macau |
33rd | $ 8,203 |
| 23-Apr-2010 | Macau | HK$ 7,500 + 500 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
Asian Poker King Tournament, Macau |
1st | $ 71,307 |
| 20-Mar-2010 | Philippines | $ 2,500 + 200 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
APPT - Manila, Manila |
29th | $ 5,200 |
| 11-Nov-2009 | Philippines | ₱ 94,000 + 6,000 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
Filipino Poker Tour 11 / APPT - Philippines, Cebu |
31st | $ 3,720 |
| 13-Aug-2009 | Macau | HK$ 1,000 + 150 No Limit Hold'em
2009 Asian Poker Tour - Macau, Macau |
2nd | $ 2,580 |
| 10-Jul-2009 | Macau | HK$ 49,000 + 1,000 No Limit Hold'em - High Roller Event
PokerStars Macau Poker Cup, Macau |
2nd | $ 19,351 |
| 15-Nov-2008 | Philippines | ₱ 40,000 No Limit Hold'em - Seven Handed
Filipino Poker Tour 8 / APPT - Manila, Manila |
4th | $ 1,072 |
| 25-Oct-2008 | Macau | HK$ 10,000 No Limit Hold'em - Red Dragon Event
Macau Poker Cup, Taipa |
4th | $ 4,581 |
| 01-Sep-2008 | Macau | HK$ 25,000 No Limit Hold'em - Main Event
APPT - Macau, Taipa |
52nd | $ 4,858 |
| 05-Jan-2008 | Bahamas | $ 7,800 + 200 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure
PCA - 2008, Paradise Island |
37th | $ 32,000 |
| 04-Nov-2006 | Philippines | $ 2,500 No Limit Hold'em
PanAsia Poker Tour, Paranaque City |
4th | $ 7,650 |
References
- ↑ Kirschen, Robert (16 October 2016). "WSOP NEWS: ELTON TSANG WINS 2016 BIG ONE FOR ONE DROP". WSOP.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ "Elton Tsang Wins €1m One Drop for $12.2m". HighstakesDB. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
- ↑ "Elton Tsang Wins the Asian Poker King Tournament". Asian Poker Tour. 2010-04-27. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ Fast, Erik (2016-10-16). "Elton Tsang Wins €1 Million Big One Invitational For €11,111,111". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ Wright, Nick (2016-10-16). "Elton Tsang Wins the Big One For One Drop Extravaganza for €11,111,111!". PokerNews. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ Op de Woerd, Frank (2016-10-19). "Elton Tsang and Mustapha Kanit Reflect on €11,111,111-One Drop Extravaganza Win". PokerNews. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
- ↑ Burnett, Andrew (19 August 2016). "The Three Million Euro Welcher?". PokerTube. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- 1 2 Davy, Lee (2017-08-15). "Winning and losing millions playing poker with Elton Tsang (part 2)". CalvinAyre.com. Retrieved 2017-08-21.
- ↑ Pete (19 August 2017). "Elton Tsang: "Leon Tsoukernik owes me €2,000,000"". HighstakesDB. Retrieved 2017-08-21.