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Kelly Kim

Kelly Kim

  • Name: Kelly Kim
  • Current Residence: Whittier, Calif.

Kelly Kim has been playing poker since 1995. Still, in all his years at the felt nothing could compare to the sheer joy of making the November Nine at the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event.

"I've already hit my goal," he confessed to PokerListings.com in a post-tournament interview. "And everything else is just gravy."

Kim's goal was to make it to the final table. Guaranteed nearly a million dollars if he busts out in ninth place in... Read More >>

Trivia

  • Is a pro player
  • Was born in Korea
  • Bought in to the 2008 WSOP Main Event with cash
  • Is a former business analyst
  • Earned a college degree from the UC-San Diego
  • Stayed with friends in Vegas during WSOP 2008

Recent Tournament Placings

Tournament Place Winnings
2008 WSOP, Event 54, Main Event No-Limit Hold'em 8th $1,288,217
2007 WSOPC, Caesars Palace Las Vegas 29th $6,441
2007 WSOP, Event 52, No-Limit Hold'em w/re-buys 57th $8,067
2007 WSOP, Event 19, No-Limit Hold'em 28th $12,348

Player Statistics

Cashes4
Total Winnings$1,315,073
First Place Finishes0
WSOP Bracelets0

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