Robert Salaburu
| Robert Salaburu | |
|---|---|
| Residence | San Antonio, Texas |
| Born | May 9, 1985 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | 8th, 2012 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | None |
| Money finish(es) | 1 |
Robert Salaburu (born May 9, 1985) is a professional poker player from Texas, who is best known for his eighth place ($971,360) final table finish in the 2012 World Series of Poker.[1] He has also cashed in several other live tournaments bringing his total live cashes to over $1,700,000.[2] Salaburu, known as "Treadinwater" online, took in $208,159 on PokerStars, placing well at the $320 Wednesday 1/4 million for a sizable $39,232; Sunday Second Chance for $34,689; and fourth at the Super Tuesday for $29,400. Salaburu had to cut his online play short because of Black Friday.[3]
World Series Of Poker
[edit]Robert Salaburu finished in eighth place in the WSOP 2012. A significant moment for Salaburu in this event was when he managed to get the chip lead, at a time when there were only 27 players left.[4] When Salaburu reached the final table, he was seventh in chips with 15,155,000.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Fascinated and passionate about poker since the age of 16, Robert managed to transform his interest in poker into a career in 2005. During his many years of playing poker he suffered some big swings, especially in cash games, which were partly due to bankroll management issues.[5]
Robert was born and raised in San Benito, Texas, although he considers San Antonio as his hometown. He was brought up by a single mother, who divorced his father a year after Robert was born. Robert also has a brother who is 11 years older.
Personality
[edit]Salaburu says of himself, "It's fair to say I'm a mama's boy. I'm the baby. Mama's boy for sure."[5]
Salaburu has a way of playing fast i.e handling the chips in hastily choreographed motions (when betting).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Garcia, Oskar. "River queen ousts Salaburu at WSOP in 8th place". Bright House Sports Network. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ^ a b Showell, Matthew. "Robert Salaburu: 2012 WSOP October Nine". Poker Listings. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ^ "WSOP 2012 "Octo-nine" – Robert Salaburu". 888 Poker.
- ^ "$10,000 Main Event - Live Updates". Pokerlistings. Retrieved October 31, 2012.
- ^ a b c Wise, Gary (October 9, 2012). "Salaburu makes an impression". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Robert Salaburu's official website
- Robert Salaburu's Facebook page
- Robert Salaburu's Twitter page
- Robert Salaburu's WSOP interview
- Card Player profile
- Hendon Mob profile
- WSOP profile