WATCH: Bin Weng’s Historic Quest for WPT Glory

Bin Weng talks about moving from China to the U.S., discovering the World Poker Tour, and his dream of becoming a champion.

WPT Staff

Aug 29, 2023

Ever since watching the World Poker Tour on television, it was Bin Weng’s dream to become a WPT champion.

This summer, Weng found himself with two opportunities to have his name inscribed on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup after making history by grabbing the chip lead in back-to-back WPT final tables. Go behind the scenes with Weng just 24 hours before he was set to chase history.

Chasing The Cup: Bin Weng’s Historic Quest for World Poker Tour Glory

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