Robert Salaburu

Robert Salaburu
Residence San Antonio/
Texas
Born (1985-05-09) 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 8th place ($971,360) final table finish in the 2012 World Series of Poker.[1] He has also cashed in on several other live tournaments, the combined total of which was under $50,000.[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

Robert Salaburu made a notable 8th place in the WSOP 2012. A significant moment for Salaburu in this event was when he managed to get the chip lead count, at a time when there were only 27 players left.[4] When Robert reached the final table, he was 7th in chips with 15,155,000.[2]

Personal life

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. He says of himself, "It's fair to say I'm a mama's boy. I'm the baby. Mama's boy for sure."[5]

References

  1. ↑ Garcia, Oskar. "River queen ousts Salaburu at WSOP in 8th place". Bright House Sports Network. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  2. 1 2 Showell, Matthew. "Robert Salaburu: 2012 WSOP October Nine". Poker Listings. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  3. ↑ "WSOP 2012 “Octo-nine” – Robert Salaburu". 888 Poker.
  4. ↑ "$10,000 Main Event - Live Updates". Pokerlistings. Retrieved 31 October 2012.
  5. 1 2 Wise, Gary. "Salaburu makes an impression". ESPN. Retrieved 31 October 2012.

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