Philip Shing
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Philip Shing is an American poker player, co-founder, and coach from Brooklyn who currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $2.1M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $360K.
Alongside his poker career, he co-founded Octopi Poker Studios, a community and educational platform catering to poker enthusiasts. It provides resources to boost skills, connect with fellow players, and access tools for improving gameplay.
Philip Shing: Early Life
Philip Shing grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He moved to Virginia in 2003 to study Computer Science at William & Mary and graduated in 2005. In 2009, he went to Carnegie Mellon University in Pennsylvania to pursue a double degree in Computational Finance and Economics, finishing in 2011.
Shing: Live Tournament Participation
Shing’s first recorded live cash occurred in August 2015 at WSOPC Foxwoods, Mashantucket. He finished 85th place in a $520 + 60 No Limit Hold’em, departing with $1,499.
Moving forward, on February 7th, 2020, he finished 1st in a $1,700 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the WSOPC Potawatomi, Milwaukee. He won a cash prize of $151,284.
Philip participated in a $3,500 No Limit Hold’em at the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Hollywood in January 2021. He secured 6th place and took home $168,990.
His most notable accomplishment happened in June 2021 at the Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas. He also finished in 6th place in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Wynn Millions, earning his biggest live cash $360,140.
In September 2022, he played in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa, finishing 2nd and cashed $136,330.
Additionally, at the Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Hollywood in January 2023, he participated in a $25,000 No Limit Hold’em, securing 4th place and cashing $250,175
Shing on Online Tournament
In June 2020, he participated in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed Deepstack event at the WSOP Online on WSOP.com. Shing secured 93rd place and cashed $1,659.
Shing secured his biggest win of $56,250 in the $5,300 No Limit Hold’em – Big Freezeout at the WSOPC Super Circuit in December 2022, finishing in 1st place.
Conclusion
Philip Shing, a successful professional poker player and co-founder of Octopi Poker Studios, has earned over $2.1 million from live tournaments, with his biggest win totaling $360,140. Based in Las Vegas, he combines his passion for poker with educational initiatives for enthusiasts worldwide.
