Philip Shing
United States
Philip Shing is an accomplished American poker professional from Brooklyn, New York, currently residing in Las Vegas. With over $2.3 million in live tournament earnings, he has won two WSOP Circuit rings and reached the final table of major events like the WPT Seminole Hard Rock and the Wynn Millions.
Early Life and Background
Philip Shing was born in Brooklyn, New York, and now resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has been a fixture on the live tournament circuit for years, gradually building a reputation as a skilled and resilient player. His early career saw him grind smaller events before breaking through with significant scores.
WSOP Circuit Success
Shing has captured two World Series of Poker Circuit rings. His first came in 2015 at Foxwoods, where he won $14,543. His second and larger ring was earned in February 2020 at the Potawatomi Casino $1,700 Main Event, taking home $151,284. These victories highlighted his ability to perform under pressure in multi-day tournaments.
Major Tournament Cashes
In January 2021, Shing finished sixth in the $3,500 WPT Seminole Hard Rock event in Hollywood, Florida, earning $168,990 – at the time his largest cash. Later that year, he reached the final table of the $10,000 Wynn Millions ($10M GTD), entering Day 6 as the second shortest stack with 2,740,000 chips. Though he did not win, the deep run added substantially to his resume. His best live cash to date stands at $360,140 according to The Hendon Mob.
Career Earnings and Legacy
As of the latest data, Philip Shing's total live tournament earnings exceed $2,323,754, placing him among the top 1,200 all-time money earners in the United States. He continues to compete at high-stakes events, demonstrating consistency and adaptability. While not a household name, his steady accumulation of results and two WSOP Circuit rings mark him as a respected figure in the poker community.
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