Allen Kwong

Allen Kwong is an American professional poker player from Oakland, California, with over $212.1k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $52,318 came when he finished in 2nd place at the 44th WSOP Event #1 in May 2013.

Allen Kwong: Live Tournament Participation

Allen Kwong’s first recorded live cash occurred in December 1990 during the National Finals in Las Vegas. He finished in 3rd place in a $300 + 30 Pot Limit Omaha, cashing $6,000.

Fast forward to May 2013. At 44th WSOP, he secured his biggest live cash of $52,318. In this event, Alllen engaged in a $500 No Limit Hold’em – Casino Employees Event #1 and placed 2nd.

Then, in June 2014, Allen entered in a $550 No Limit Texas Hold’em #5 during the Summer Madness Events in San Jose. He finished in 2nd place and pocketed $23,760.

In August 2018, he played in a $120 No Limit Hold’em during the Stones Quantum $100,000 Guaranteed Mini Series. He finished in 1st place and won $26,000.

At the 55th WSOP in July 2024, he cashed $15,000. Allen joined in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event World Championship #81 and placed 1438th.

Later in August 2024, he finished in 3rd place at the WSOPC Northern California. He pocketed $15,458 in a $400 No Limit Hold’em – Monster Stack Ring Event #6.

In September 2024, Allen competed in a $330 + 70 No Limit Hold’em – The Opener Ring Event #1 at the WSOPC Northern California. He ended up in 131st place, earning $842.