Can Kim Hua
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Can Kim Hua | |
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Nickname(s) | CK |
Hometown | Rosemead, California |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | None |
Money finishes | 10 |
Highest ITM main event finish |
None |
World Poker Tour | |
Titles | None |
Final tables | 3 |
Money finishes | 8 |
Can Kim Hua (born July 7) is a Vietnamese American professional poker player. Can Kim Hua is one of the most active players in professional poker today, and in the last six years he has finished in the money in more than 100 events. Despite his success, Can Kim Hua is not a well known player outside of the poker community.
In August 2002 he finished fifth at the World Poker Tour (WPT) first season Legends of Poker.
In January 2004 he finished fifth at the WPT second season World Poker Open.
In June 2004 he made a five-way deal to split the money and play for the trophy in a preliminary event at the California State Poker Championship. However, when he saw the trophy Can Kim liked it so much that he changed his mind. He refused to accept the deal until the other four players agreed to declare him the winner and let him keep the trophy.[1]
In October 2006 he finished sixth at the WPT fifth season Festa Al Lago tournament.
As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,400,000.[1]