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Phillip Hui is an American professional poker player from San Antonio, Texas, who is widely considered one of the most adaptable and skilled mixed game players in the world. Originally a competitive golfer, Hui brought his athlete’s focus to the poker table and has since built a career defined by consistency and technical mastery. With multiple World Series of Poker titles, including a victory in the prestigious Poker Players Championship, he has proven time and again that he can compete at the highest level across dozens of different card games.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Phillip Hui has won over $5.1 million in live tournament earnings. His most significant achievement occurred in 2019 when he won the WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship. He defeated a field of the world’s best pros to take home a career best $1,099,311 and get his name engraved on the Chip Reese Trophy.
Hui is a four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet winner. His first bracelet came in 2014 in a $3,000 Omaha Hi-Lo event for $286,976. He earned his third in 2022 in a $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha Hi-Lo event and his fourth in 2024 by winning the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. tournament for $193,545. Beyond his bracelets, he is a massive winner on the WSOP Circuit, holding five gold rings. Most recently, in early 2026, he has continued to rack up scores in Florida and Las Vegas, including a deep run in the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1987, Phillip Hui grew up with a passion for sports, particularly golf. He played collegiately and even pursued a professional golf career before poker took center stage. He discovered the game in his early twenties and found that the discipline and mental toughness required on the golf course translated perfectly to the felt. Hui is also well known for his relationship with fellow poker professional Loni Hui (formerly Loni Harwood ). Together, they are one of the most successful power couples in poker history, with both partners holding multiple WSOP bracelets. Today, Phillip lives in Florida and remains a constant threat in any tournament that involves more than just two cards.
Play Style & Strategy
Hui is known for being a disciplined and extremely well rounded player. While many pros specialize in No Limit Hold’em, Phillip shines in Mixed Games, where the variant changes every few hands. His strategy is built on having a deep understanding of the math and nuances of games like Razz, Stud, and Omaha, allowing him to exploit opponents who aren’t as comfortable outside of Hold’em. He is a quiet and focused competitor who rarely lets his emotions show, a trait he likely carried over from his days on the golf green. This “even keel” attitude is what allows him to navigate the long and swingy days of high stakes mixed game championships.
Social Media & Online Presence
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