Eric “Slick Rick” Chang

Eric “Slick Rick” Chang, a professional poker player and content creator hailing from Frisco, Texas, USA, currently boasts total live earnings of $188,713, with his highest single cash amounting to $52,880. Chang achieved a significant milestone by clinching his first career WSOPC ring. Competing against 1,186 players, he emerged victorious, securing a top prize of $37,687.

Eric Chang: Early Life

After finishing his degree in Operations Research: Analytics from Columbia Engineering, he did something brave. In December 2022, he quit his well-paying job to pursue his love for playing poker full-time. He was determined to become great at it and to motivate others to follow their passions too.

Starting out, he focused on playing in poker tournaments, diving deep into the world of online gaming. He worked hard, playing in many tournaments at once. As time went on, he changed his approach, mostly playing cash games but still enjoying tournaments for fun.

Nowadays, he’s not just good at poker; he also teaches others through personal coaching sessions, helping them improve their skills.

Besides playing poker, he’s also embraced the online world. He uses platforms like Twitch and YouTube to reach more people. His YouTube channel, which he started in February 2023, has quickly grown, with nearly 4.76k subscribers and 78 videos all about poker. Through his online presence, he keeps teaching, entertaining, and motivating more and more people, showing that if you’re determined and passionate, you can make your dreams come true.

Eric Chang: Poker Achievements

On March 10th, 2023, Eric Chang embarked on his poker journey by entering the $400 No Limit Hold’em Ring Event 3 at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Tulsa in Tulsa, United States. He claimed 35th position, pocketing $2,076.

Transitioning to August 30th of the same year, he participated in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Title Event (Event 19) at the PokerAtlas Tour in Dallas, USA. His performance propelled him to the 6th spot, earning $52,880.

Moving forward to October 19th, 2023, he competed in the $260 No Limit Hold’em event at the 2023 Texas Card House Dallas Recurring Tournaments. This time, he emerged as the champion, cashing for $3,080.

On October 27th, 2023, he entered the $250 No Limit Hold’em Gargantuan (Ring Event #5) at the WSOPC Dallas/Oklahoma in Durant. Once again, he was triumphant finishing in 1st, winning $37,687 and the coveted WSOPC ring.

Shifting to November 4th, 2023, he participated in the $250 No Limit Hold’em (Ring Event #14) at the WSOPC Dallas/Oklahoma in Durant. This time, he finished in 3rd place winning $3,273.

Transitioning to December 28th, 2023, Eric took part in the $400 No Limit Hold’em event at the New Year’s Bang in Dallas. Finishing in 4th place, he secured a prize of $35,600.

On March 9th, 2024, he entered the $400 No Limit Hold’em Monster Stack event at the 2024 Champions Club Houston Recurring Tournaments in Houston. He emerged as the champion, securing 1st place and winning $14,980.

Eric Chang: Champion Poker Live Highlights

Eric debuted on Champions Poker Live (CPL) on November 15th, 2023, during Episode 59. Eric played in the No Limit Hold’em game with stakes set at $10/$25. At the end of the session, he walked away with $36,360 in winnings, playing poker alongside notable players like Mason Vieth, Trick Time, Matthew Liu, and others.

On November 16th, 2023, during Episode 60 of CPL, he played No Limit Hold’em with stakes set at $5/$5. At the end of the session, he took home $1,805, partaking in a poker game alongside renowned players like Bobby Jones, Yeager, and others.

On March 7th, 2024, during Episode 117 of Champions Poker Live (CPL), he played in the No Limit Hold’em with stakes set at $5/$10 ($20). During this episode, a total of $10,915 was won. He sat at the poker table with notable players such as Karmikazi, Kaleb Harwell, and others.

His last appearance was on March 29th, 2024, during Episode 130 (CPL). He played No Limit Hold’em with stakes set at $1/$3. Unfortunately, there was a loss of $1,486. He shared the poker table with well-known players such as H.V., Abby Merk, and others.