Danny Nguyen

Danny Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player from Westminster, California, with over $1.8 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $1,025,000 came when he won at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star in March 2005.

Danny Nguyen: Live Tournament Participation

Danny Nguyen’s first recorded live cash occurred in December 1998 during a $330 Spread Limit Hold’em event. He finished in 7th place, cashing $660.

In March 2005, Danny made his mark by winning his biggest live cash of $1,025,000 at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star. He finished in 1st place in a $9,750 + $250 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event #4.

Then, in June 2007, Danny finished in 1st place in a $500 + $40 No Limit Hold’em event at the Venetian Deep Stack Extravaganza II, winning $54,296.

In the following years, he placed 8th at the WPT Bay 101 Shooting Star in March 2011. Danny earned $73,900 in a $9,500 + 500 No Limit Hold’em Championship.

Danny placed 2nd at the Commerce Poker Series in September 2005, earning $96,370 in the $1,650 No Limit Hold’em event.

Moreover, he was eliminated in 18th place at the L.A Poker Classic in February 2016, pocketing $49,290 in the $9,600 + 400 No Limit Hold’em – Championship Event #51.

In May 2024, Danny competed in a $400 No Limit Hold’em event—the Memorial Day $300K—during the Gardens Memorial Day Weekend Tournaments. He finished in 66th place, earning $1,200.