Meng La

Meng La is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player from Torrance, California, with over $1.1 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $380,000 came when he clinched victory at the L.A Poker Classic in February 2002. During his poker career, he secured his first bracelet at the 33rd WSOP in May 2002.

Meng La: Live Tournament Participation

Meng La’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 2000 at the 31st World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He placed 29th in a $10,000 World Championship No Limit Texas Hold’em, cashing $25,000.

In April 2001, Meng joined in a $2,000 + 100 Texas Hold’em at the 32nd WSOP. He placed 4th and cashed $71,585.

During the L.A Poker Classic in February 2002, he finished in 1st place. Meng joined in a $7,000 + 600 No Limit Hold’em Championship and won his biggest live cash of $132,480.

Later in May of that year, he participated in a $1,500 Limit Hold’em at the 33rd WSOP. Meng clinched another victory and $190,920 added to his winnings.

Luck favored him as he cashed $83,960 during the L.A Poker Classic in January 2003. Meng joined in a $300 + 30 Limit Hold’em and finished in 2nd place.

In June 2012, Meng played in a $5,000 Omaha Hi/Lo Event #24 at the 43rd WSOP. He finished in 4TH place and earned $102,260.

Most recently, in June 2023, he competed in a $1,000 No Limit Hold’em at the 54th WSOP. Meng placed 649th and earned $2,335.