- David Rheem
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Chino Rheem
Chino Rheem at the 2008 World Series of PokerHometown Los Angeles, California World Series of Poker Bracelet(s) None Money finish(es) 14 Highest ITM
Main Event finish7th, 2008 World Poker Tour Title(s) 1 Final table(s) 1 Money finish(es) 1 European Poker Tour Title(s) None Final table(s) None Money finish(es) 2 Information accurate as of 2011-08-13. Chino Rheem (born David Y. Rheem) is a professional poker player from Los Angeles, California.[1] In November 2008, Rheem finished in seventh place at the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event[2][3], cashing for $1,772,650. He went out of this event on A♠ K♣ to Peter Eastgate's A♥ Q♦ with Eastgate flopping a pair of queens on a board of Q♠ 5♠ 7♦ 9♦ 4♥. He is also the winner of the World Poker Tour's Season VII Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic, earning $1,538,730.[4] Rheem had five previous WSOP cashes, his best result being a runner-up finish to Allen Cunningham in a $1,000 no limit Texas hold 'em with rebuys event in 2006. He cashed in the 2005 World Series of Poker Main Event, finishing 193rd place. He also made a final table earlier in 2008, finishing in fifth place in the $5,000 Mixed Hold'em event.[5]
In August 2011, Rheem won the $20,000 buy-in 6-Max No Limit Hold'em tournament at the inaugural Epic Poker League earning $1,000,000.[6][7]
As of 2011, his total lifetime live poker tournament winnings exceed $5,700,000.[8]
Notes
- ^ Lucchesi, Ryan (2008-11-10). "World Series of Poker -- Final Table Part I". CardPlayer.com. http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/article/5482/world-series-of-poker-final-table-part-i. Retrieved 2008-11-12.
- ^ Geller, Shari (2008-11-08-06). "2008 WSOP 'November Nine' Profile: David 'Chino' Rheem". PokerNews.com. http://www.pokernews.com/news/2008/11/pokernews-november-nine-focus-chino-rheem.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ Hartness, John (2008-11-08-10). "2008 WSOP Day 8, Main Event Final Table: Demidov, Eastgate to Duel for Bracelet". PokerNews.com. http://www.pokernews.com/news/2008/11/wsop-main-event-day-8-final-table-eastgate-demidov-play-for-.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ Lucchesi, Ryan (2008-12-19). "WPT -- Chino Rheem Wins the Doyle Brunson Classic Championship". CardPlayer.com. http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/5771-wpt-chino-rheem-wins-the-doyle-brunson-classic-championship. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ "David Rheem - results". TheHendonMob.com. http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=r&n=41527. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ Peters, Donnie (2008-11-08-10). "Chino Rheem Wins Inaugural Epic Poker League Main Event". PokerNews.com. http://www.pokernews.com/news/2008/11/wsop-main-event-day-8-final-table-eastgate-demidov-play-for-.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ Rodriguez, Julio (2011-08-13). "Chino Rheem Wins Inaugural Epic Poker League Main Event". CardPlayer.com. http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/11846-chino-rheem-wins-inaugural-epic-poker-league-main-event. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
- ^ "David Rheem - stats". TheHendonMob.com. http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/player.php?a=s&n=41527. Retrieved 2011-08-15.
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