Jae Yoon Chung

Jae Yoon Chung is an American professional poker player from Los Angeles, California, with over $293.4k in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $204,422 came when he finished in 4th place at the 39th WSOP in June 2008.

Jae Yoon Chung: Live Tournament Participation

Jae Yoon Chung’s first recorded live cash occurred in September 2004 during the Heavenly Hold’em in Los Angeles. He finished in 17th place in a $200 + 20 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $1,035.

In the following years, Jae placed 3rd during the Winnin’ o’ the Green in March 2004. He pocketed $9,275 in a $300 + 40 No Limit Hold’em XTRA Sports event.

Then, on September 17, 2006, he placed 51st at the California State Poker Championship. Jae earned a prize of $11,401 in a $485 + 55 No Limit Hold’em Shootout.

Just a few days later, on September 19, 2006, Jae played in the $291 + 39 No Limit Hold’em from the same series. He finished in 2nd place, securing $24,105.

In May 2008, Jae was eliminated in 3rd place during Heavenly Hold’em, which earned him a prize of $8,750 in the $500 + 45 No Limit Hold’em event.

Later in June 2008, he entered in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em at the 39th WSOP. He placed 4th and secured his biggest live cash of $204,422.

In November 2019, Jae competed in a $1,100 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the LA Poker. He ended up in 61st place, earning $1,600.