Kevin Hong

Kevin Hong is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada, with over $864K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $463,610 came when he finished in 2nd place at the 53rd WSOP in July 2022.

Kevin Hong: Live Tournament Participation

Kevin Hong’s first recorded live cash occurred in July 2003 during the Festa al Lago in Las Vegas. He finished in 6th place in a $5,000 + 150 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event, cashing $22,370.

Then, in February 2005, Kevin finished in 1st place during the Bellagio Weekly Tournaments. He won $36,471 in a $1,000 + 60 No Limit Hold’em event.

Later in December 2006, he entered in a $15,000 + 400 WPT Doyle Brunson NAPC – No Limit Hold’em at the Fifth Annual Five Diamond World Poker Classic. Kevin placed 51st and pocketed $25,370.

In the following years, Kevin finished in 4th place at the 40th WSOP in June 2009. He took home $60,884 in a $2,500 Limit Hold’em – 6 Handed event.

Kevin was eliminated in 3rd place at the Hall of Fame Poker Classic in December 1994, which earned him a prize of $21,847 in the $235 No Limit Hold’em I.

Fast forward to July 2022. At the 53rd WSOP, he secured his biggest live cash of $463,610. In this event, Kevin engaged in a $700 No Limit Hold’em – Million Dollar Bounty Event #68 and finished in 2nd place.

In October 2024, Kevin competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em at the Wynn Fall Classic in Las Vegas. He ended up in 43rd place, earning $900.