Benny Wan
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| Nationality | American |
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Benny Wan is an American poker player from Alhambra, California, with over $270.3K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $87,420 was earned when he finished as the runner-up in the 33rd WSOP event in April 2002.
Benny Wan: Live Tournament Participation
Benny Wan’s poker career began in July 1998. He participated in a $200 Limit Hold’em event at the San Francisco Open in San Pablo. Wan placed 6th and pocketed $1,145.
In May 1999, he competed in a $5,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the 30th WSOP in Las Vegas. Benny finished 6th and earned $19,250.
Moving to June 2001, he took part in a $300 + $30 Limit Hold’em event at the California State Poker Championship in Los Angeles. Wan took 2nd place and cashed for $49,818.
His most notable achievement came in April 2002. He played in a $3,000 Limit Hold’em event at the 33rd WSOP in Las Vegas. Benny finished as runner-up and secured $87,420, which remains his best live cash to date.
In June 2007, he placed 12th in a $1,500 Omaha Hi/Lo Split 8 or better event at the 38th WSOP in Las Vegas, earning $9,089.
The most recent tournament he participated in was in January 2012. He finished 4th in a $200 + $35 Omaha Hi/Lo event at the WSOP Circuit at the Bicycle Casino in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles, taking home $1,575.
