Albert Paik
United States
Korean-American poker player, known for his 11th place finish in the 2018 WSOP Main Event, with total earnings over $480,000.
Player Overview
Albert Paik, a Korean-American professional poker player, ranked approximately 6946th worldwide, with career earnings of $484,559. He is known for his solid play and strong tournament performances, particularly in deep-stacked events.
Career and Major Results
Albert Paik's poker career highlights include: 11th place in the 2018 WSOP Main Event ($375,000), 4th place in the 2019 WSOP One Drop No-Limit Hold'em event, and multiple cashes in WSOP, WPT, and other tournaments. He also has notable online results, including wins in high-stakes tournaments.
Playing Style
Paik employs a tight-aggressive ([TAG]) style, capitalizing on position and stack depth. He is selective with his preflop hand choices and adjusts his aggression postflop based on opponents' ranges, displaying strong hand-reading abilities in key pots.
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