Who is Chino Rheem
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David "Chino" Rheem
David "Chino" Rheem's life - like his tournament play - has been marked by ups and downs. Notorious for his massive chip swings during live events, David has also witnessed crazy swings in his personal life.
Chino slung his first chips in the late '90s. A resident of Florida at the time, he took advantage of the state's law allowing 18-year-olds to play casino poker. The Seminole Hollywood Casino became his venue of choice, and he quickly developed a reputation for his politeness and dedication to the game.
An observant young gun, David spent a lot of time watching and playing games, and on occasion even anted-up against the formidable Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, himself a former dealer at the gambling establishment.
David "Chino" Rheem is probably the most well-known of the players of the WSOP ME November Nine. The 28-year-old professional player is from Los Angeles and has five prior cashes at the World Series. One of those is a final table in the 2008 $5,000 Limit/No-Limit Hold'em event, where he came in in fifth place.
Chino slung his first chips in the late '90s. A resident of Florida at the time, he took advantage of the state's law allowing 18-year-olds to play casino poker. The Seminole Hollywood Casino became his venue of choice, and he quickly developed a reputation for his politeness and dedication to the game.
An observant young gun, David spent a lot of time watching and playing games, and on occasion even anted-up against the formidable Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi, himself a former dealer at the gambling establishment.
David "Chino" Rheem is probably the most well-known of the players of the WSOP ME November Nine. The 28-year-old professional player is from Los Angeles and has five prior cashes at the World Series. One of those is a final table in the 2008 $5,000 Limit/No-Limit Hold'em event, where he came in in fifth place.
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David 'Chino' Rheem has made the Final Table of the 2008 World Series of Poker $10,000 Main Event. Along with eight other players, David Rheem will battle for the coveted World Series of Poker Main Event Bracelet and the honor to be named World Champion on the biggest poker stage ever. ESPN will air the final table live after months of promoting the tournament, making this years World Series of Poker the most anticipated and important final table ever in the history of poker. With 10,230,000 chips, David Rheem is currently seventh in chips out of the final nine players. Throughout the days leading up to the final table, David Rheem went on a roller coaster chip ride from big stack to short stack to big stack and now back to a relative short stack, but David Rheem has plenty of chips to be a factor in the November Nine Final Table.
Only six weeks after being bounced from the World Series of Poker Main Event final table in dramatic fashion David "Chino" Rheem has helped alleviate the pain of that defeat by winning the World Poker Tour's Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Poker Classic.
Rheem battled with eventual runner-up Justin Young for 151 hands before finally eliminating him to capture his first WPT title and the $1,538,730 first place prize. When heads-up play began Young actually had the chip lead with 14,100,000 chips to Rheem's 8,185,000, but over the next few hours Rheem battled back to eliminate Young.
The win puts Rheem's winnings for 2008 over the $3 million mark. Young earned $936,760 for his runner-up finish. He ends the year with 19 cashes and nine final table appearances.
Coming in third was Evan McNiff who walked away with $540,440. McNiff was eliminated by Rheem one hand after Rheem crippled him when his A-J was outrun by the A-9 of the eventual champion. Steve Sung, who started the day in the lead, was sent home in fourth place collecting $396,206 for his efforts.
Only six weeks after being bounced from the World Series of Poker Main Event final table in dramatic fashion David "Chino" Rheem has helped alleviate the pain of that defeat by winning the World Poker Tour's Doyle Brunson Five Diamond Poker Classic.
Rheem battled with eventual runner-up Justin Young for 151 hands before finally eliminating him to capture his first WPT title and the $1,538,730 first place prize. When heads-up play began Young actually had the chip lead with 14,100,000 chips to Rheem's 8,185,000, but over the next few hours Rheem battled back to eliminate Young.
The win puts Rheem's winnings for 2008 over the $3 million mark. Young earned $936,760 for his runner-up finish. He ends the year with 19 cashes and nine final table appearances.
Coming in third was Evan McNiff who walked away with $540,440. McNiff was eliminated by Rheem one hand after Rheem crippled him when his A-J was outrun by the A-9 of the eventual champion. Steve Sung, who started the day in the lead, was sent home in fourth place collecting $396,206 for his efforts.
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In 2005 he cashed in his first major tournament during the EPT Monte Carlo stop. A couple of months later he notched his first WSOP in-the-money finishes in the Main Event and a $1,500 Limit Hold'em tourney. And it's been smooth sailing ever since.The L.A. Poker Classic, Mandalay Bay Poker Championship, Doyle Brunson Five Diamond World Poker Classic and the Five Star World Poker Classic are just some of the events David has cashed in since he netted his first live tournament win. Not to mention the numerous WSOP finishes under his belt.
Chief among them was David's historic placement as one of the November Nine in the 2008 WSOP Main Event. The most experienced pro of the bunch by far, punters far and wide agree he's most likely to take down the event when the final hands play out in November 2008.
Determined, professional, intelligent and calm, David's poker resume and personal struggles have only strengthened his resolve at the felt. And, if history is any indication, he'll likely continue to win pots and take shots at the table for years to come.
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Poker News Daily: How did you get started in poker?
Rheem: I'm Asian and gambling is in most Asian people's blood. My dad hosted home games when I was young. When I was 18 years-old, I went to an Indian casino. While I was there, I met the Mizrachi brothers, Michael and Robert. Poker is fast money and the competition is something that I immediately latched onto.
How has playing poker changed your life?
Rheem: With regards to the 2008 WSOP Main Event, poker has changed my life a lot. If anyone wants to make a final table in any tournament, this is one the one you want to make. Since the final table doesn't occur until 100 days after it's determined, it's obviously all very new to me. If I had made the final table in 2007, it would have been different. It's the biggest accomplishment of my poker career. Making the 2008 Main Event final table has changed my life financially and has allowed me to get endorsement deals. It's a lot to take in all at once, but it gives me a great deal of pride and satisfaction.
What advice do you have for people starting off in poker?
Rheem: Gamble responsibly. It really helps to be able to manage your bankroll properly, especially in tournaments. There is a high risk factor that you're not going to get a return on your money. It's not easy to make money in tournaments. Being a good poker player is not just about being a good card player. My best advice for a newcomer is to be a smart poker player overall.
What is a good guideline for bankroll management?
Rheem: I've been known to buy into a tournament for my entire bankroll. However, my advice for other people would be: if you're going to buy into a tournament, you should do so for no more than 2-3% of what your bankroll is worth. It's especially important if you're going into it without an expectation to win.
Did the Mizrachi brothers serve as your mentors growing up in poker?
Rheem: As far as learning the ins and outs of the game, it was the Mizrachis. They taught me a lot about poker. I picked up the game really fast. For advanced plays that I make now, I give them credit; they taught me things like inducing bluffs and helped me fine-tune my game. As time goes on, you make key mistakes when you play. When you talk about it with friends, it helps. I'm fortunate to have successful friends in poker, so I take their criticism seriously.
What area of your game are you looking to improve?
Rheem: I'd have to say the tilt factor. I can go on tilt by losing one hand. At any given moment, I could be the chip leader and then tilt all of my chips away. I also need to work on not paying people off on the river. If I know I'm beat, I'll call to see the hand anyway. I'm good at formulating what the person has, but I wish I could let my curiosity go more often. If I could fine-tune both of them, it will make me a lot better.
Whose game do you respect the most?
Rheem: Barry Greenstein is a phenomenal player and his accomplishments in poker go without saying. That's why Barry is who he is. He understands what's going on in every hand. He has the ability to cut his losses in every hand.
Rheem: I'm Asian and gambling is in most Asian people's blood. My dad hosted home games when I was young. When I was 18 years-old, I went to an Indian casino. While I was there, I met the Mizrachi brothers, Michael and Robert. Poker is fast money and the competition is something that I immediately latched onto.
How has playing poker changed your life?
Rheem: With regards to the 2008 WSOP Main Event, poker has changed my life a lot. If anyone wants to make a final table in any tournament, this is one the one you want to make. Since the final table doesn't occur until 100 days after it's determined, it's obviously all very new to me. If I had made the final table in 2007, it would have been different. It's the biggest accomplishment of my poker career. Making the 2008 Main Event final table has changed my life financially and has allowed me to get endorsement deals. It's a lot to take in all at once, but it gives me a great deal of pride and satisfaction.
What advice do you have for people starting off in poker?
Rheem: Gamble responsibly. It really helps to be able to manage your bankroll properly, especially in tournaments. There is a high risk factor that you're not going to get a return on your money. It's not easy to make money in tournaments. Being a good poker player is not just about being a good card player. My best advice for a newcomer is to be a smart poker player overall.
What is a good guideline for bankroll management?
Rheem: I've been known to buy into a tournament for my entire bankroll. However, my advice for other people would be: if you're going to buy into a tournament, you should do so for no more than 2-3% of what your bankroll is worth. It's especially important if you're going into it without an expectation to win.
Did the Mizrachi brothers serve as your mentors growing up in poker?
Rheem: As far as learning the ins and outs of the game, it was the Mizrachis. They taught me a lot about poker. I picked up the game really fast. For advanced plays that I make now, I give them credit; they taught me things like inducing bluffs and helped me fine-tune my game. As time goes on, you make key mistakes when you play. When you talk about it with friends, it helps. I'm fortunate to have successful friends in poker, so I take their criticism seriously.
What area of your game are you looking to improve?
Rheem: I'd have to say the tilt factor. I can go on tilt by losing one hand. At any given moment, I could be the chip leader and then tilt all of my chips away. I also need to work on not paying people off on the river. If I know I'm beat, I'll call to see the hand anyway. I'm good at formulating what the person has, but I wish I could let my curiosity go more often. If I could fine-tune both of them, it will make me a lot better.
Whose game do you respect the most?
Rheem: Barry Greenstein is a phenomenal player and his accomplishments in poker go without saying. That's why Barry is who he is. He understands what's going on in every hand. He has the ability to cut his losses in every hand.
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