Nationality
American, originally from Vietnam
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Born (date and place of birth)
1975, Saigon, South Vietnam
Residence (current location)
St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Children (number, ages)
Two children
Year started playing poker
2008
Age when started playing
Approximately 33 years old
Year turned professional
Early 2010s, after starting serious poker play in 2008
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2013 WSOP Circuit Main Event at Caesars Palace (WSOP Circuit gold ring)
Main motivation for turning pro
Transitioned to professional poker after recreational play success; motivated by passion and financial opportunity
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Learned primarily from playing, self-study, and learning new games at tables from other players
Total live tournament winnings
Approximately $785,325 in live tournament earnings
Number of tournament wins
At least 1 WSOP bracelet, 1 WSOP Circuit ring
Number of final tables
Multiple including WSOP final table(s)
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
2015 WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball Draw event, $81,314
WSOP cashes (number)
4 WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
1 WSOP final table (bracelet-winning event)
Best WSOP Main Event result
Top 27 at 2017 WSOP Main Event with $263,532 prize
Highest stakes played
Plays mid to high stakes cash games at Venetian and Aria in Las Vegas
Notable high stakes sessions
Plays occasional high stakes cash games in Las Vegas venues like Venetian and Aria
Country ranking
Noted Minnesota poker professional
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily, also Deuce-to-Seven Lowball Draw
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Mainly live tournaments and cash games
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Full ring and tournament standard sizes
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Limit Hold'em, 2-7 Single Draw Lowball
Specialization limits
Mid to high stakes tournaments and cash games
Favorite casinos/locations
Venetian, Aria (Las Vegas)
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Affable, calm, adaptive playing style
Known for bluffs/traps
Recognized for strong reads and avoiding bluffs
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Mixture of math and intuition; situational awareness
Style adaptability
Quickly learns new games and adapts under pressure
Playing strengths
Reading opponents, spotting good spots, tournament endurance
GTO strategy usage
Uses modern poker theory combined with intuition
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Featured in WSOP broadcasts during 2015 bracelet win and 2017 Main Event
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple poker media interviews following 2015 WSOP win (WSOP.com, PokerNews, ESPN)
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Featured in ESPN, Business Insider, PokerNews, WSOP media about accidental WSOP bracelet win and career
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
WSOP bracelet winner in a game never played before entering tournament
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Unique record for winning WSOP event entered by mistake
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Raised profile of lesser-known poker variants through unexpected success
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known for perseverance, quick learning, and adaptability in poker
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Inspired players with story of rapid skill acquisition and poise in new formats
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2015 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel | $1,500 No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball Draw | 1500 | 1 | 81,314 | 219 | | |||| 2017 | USA | WSOP | Rio All-Suite Hotel | Main Event | 10,000 | Top 27 | 263,532 | 7,221 | |
WSOP Circuit events
2013 | USA | WSOP Circuit | Caesars Palace | Main Event | 1500 | 1 | Gold Ring | | |