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Vietnamese-American
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Born (date and place of birth)
January 20, 1977, in Nha Trang, Vietnam
Residence (current location)
Sacramento, California, United States
Education (institution, specialization)
Degree in Business Management Information Systems from California State University at Sacramento
Year started playing poker
Early 2000s (active in tournaments by 2003-2004)
Age when started playing
Approximately 25 years old
Year turned professional
Around early 2000s (from early tournament cashes and titles starting 2003)
First major win (amount, tournament, year)
2003 Heavenly Hold'em $300 Limit Hold'em event for $74,150
First important tournament
Early 2000s events including cashes in WPT and WSOP circuits starting from 2003-2004
Initial bankroll
Built bankroll playing $9/$18 cash games at Capitol Casino in Sacramento, California
Poker education (courses, coaches)
Self-taught through experience and practice at local cash games; no formal poker school documented
First sponsor/backing
Signed a sponsorship deal with 888poker in 2013 prior to the WSOP November Nine
Total live tournament winnings
Over $13,300,000 in live tournament earnings as of 2023
Number of tournament wins
Multiple including 2 WPT titles and several other tournament victories (at least 2 WPT titles, several smaller tours, and WSOP bracelets)
Number of final tables
At least 8 WPT final tables, 14 WSOP final tables, multiple others across tours
Largest tournament win (amount, tournament, year)
$2,106,893 for 5th place at 2013 WSOP Main Event
WSOP bracelets (number)
2 (2008 $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em, 2009 $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha)
WSOP cashes (number)
85+ recorded WSOP cashes
WSOP final tables
14 final tables at WSOP events
Best WSOP Main Event result
5th place in 2013 WSOP Main Event
Super high roller results ($100K+)
Participated in high roller events but no major wins documented beyond $25K+ Mixed-Max event; no $100K+ wins found
High roller wins ($25K-$100K)
Several wins and deep runs in high roller tournaments $25K-$100K range, including Mixed-Max events
Online tournament winnings
Winner of 2006 PokerStars WCOOP Main Event for $670,000
Major online titles
WCOOP Main Event champion in 2006
Poker team
Formerly sponsored by 888poker until around 2014
Main cash game limits
Played $9/$18 cash games early career; current cash limits not publicly documented
Highest stakes played
Played in high-stakes mixed-max and high roller tournaments up to $25,000 buy-ins and above
Notable high stakes sessions
Known for aggressive and consistent tournament play, no specific cash session details public
Country ranking
Top Vietnamese-American player in USA poker scene; exact ranking unavailable
All Time Money List position
Among top live tournament earners globally with $13M+; ranked within top 300 all-time money list historically
Statistics by year (best/worst year)
Consistent cashes with peaks in 2007-2009 and notable deep runs including 2013 WSOP Main Event final table
Main discipline (Hold'em, Omaha, Mixed games)
No-Limit Hold'em primarily, with strong Pot-Limit Omaha skills
Format specialization (tournaments/cash/online/live)
Primarily live tournament play with significant online tournament achievements
Preferred table size (6-max, full ring, heads-up)
Experienced in 9-handed, 6-handed, and short-handed formats; strong at Mixed-Max events
Known formats (NLHE, PLO, HORSE, others)
No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, Mixed-Max tournament formats
Specialization limits
Prefer medium to high buy-in tournaments ($1,500 up to $25,000+)
Online rooms where plays
PokerStars (WCOOP champion), formerly 888poker sponsored
Favorite casinos/locations
Events primarily in USA venues including Rio (WSOP), Thunder Valley Casino Resort, Capitol Casino Sacramento area
Style characterization (TAG, LAG, nitty, aggressive)
Aggressive tournament player known for relentless aggression and adaptable play across formats
Known for bluffs/traps
Known for calculated aggression rather than frequent bluffing; respected for solid strategic play
Mathematical or intuitive approach
Balanced mathematical and intuitive approach to poker
Style adaptability
Highly adaptable – competent in multiple table sizes and formats including short-handed and heads-up
Playing strengths
Strong tournament instincts, mixed game skills, adaptability, aggressive play style
GTO strategy usage
Employs modern poker theory concepts; noted for strategic sophistication
Poker software usage
No public data on specific software but likely uses common analytical tools for pros
Television appearances (list of shows with specific episodes/dates)
Appeared on World Poker Tour broadcasts and other televised poker shows during final tables
Major publication interviews (publication names, article titles, links)
Multiple interviews with PokerNews, Bluff Magazine, and CardPlayer over career
Current sponsors (company names, deal details if public)
Formerly 888poker (circa 2013-2014 sponsorship)
Sponsorship contract history (previous sponsors, dates)
Signed 888poker sponsorship in 2013; parted ways around 2014
Poker site ambassadorship (site names, contract details)
888poker ambassador until 2014
Poker publication articles (publication names, article titles, publication dates, links)
Various articles and interviews in poker media outlets like PokerNews and Bluff Europe
Poker industry awards (award names, years, organizations)
World Poker Tour Player of the Year 2007
Peer recognition (specific recognitions, award details)
Respected among peers for tournament consistency and skills
Special achievements (achievement descriptions, recognition details)
Two WSOP bracelets, WPT Player of the Year, WCOOP Main Event champion
Records associated with name (record descriptions, verification)
Became only 20th player historically to win multiple WPT titles as of 2014
Contribution to poker development (specific contributions, recognition)
Recognition for promoting Asian-American presence in poker; high-level play in mixed format tournaments
Legacy in poker world (specific legacy aspects, community impact)
Known as one of the top Vietnamese-American poker professionals with over $13M in earnings and two WSOP bracelets
Industry influence (specific influences, changes attributed)
Influence in raising profile of Asian-American players in poker; respected aggressive tournament style
WSOP (World Series of Poker) - all events all years
2024|USA|55th Annual WSOP Online|Online|PLO 6-Max Championship| |37|$2,776|923||| ||||2024|USA|55th Annual WSOP|Las Vegas|$1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha| |104|$2,610|4280||| ||||2024|USA|55th Annual WSOP Online|Online|PLO Mystery Bounty 6-Max| |92|$1,397|1970||| ||||2013|USA|WSOP Main Event|Las Vegas|No-Limit Hold’em Main Event|10000|5|$2,106,893| >6000||| ||||2008|USA|WSOP|Las Vegas|$1,500 No Limit Hold'em|1500|1|$631,170|2718||| ||||2009|USA|WSOP|Las Vegas|$2,500 Pot Limit Omaha|2500|1|$235,685| |||
WSOP Circuit events
2023|USA|WSOP Circuit - Thunder Valley Casino|Thunder Valley Casino|WSOPC Main Event|1700|23|$6,240|594|||
WSOP Online events
2024|USA|WSOP Online|Online|PLO 6-Max Championship| |37|$2,776|923|||
WPT DeepStacks
2022|USA|WPT DeepStacks|Thunder Valley|NL Hold'em|15400|33|$15,400| |||
PokerStars tournaments
2006|Online|WCOOP Main Event|PokerStars|No-Limit Hold'em Main Event||1|$670,000|||