Minh Phu Dao
Minh Phu Dao is a Vietnamese professional poker player who has amassed impressive live earnings surpassing $3.4 million and has won a coveted Triton trophy, with his highest live cash reaching $1.6 million. Phu currently holds top position in the Vietnam All-Time Money List. He has made history for himself and his country by being the first Vietnamese to win a Triton SHRS title
Minh Phu Dao: Early Life
Dao Minh Phu, born and raised in Vietnam, started learning poker just three years ago. His big moment came in March 2023 when he won the Triton SHRS title in Vietnam. This made him the first Vietnamese player to achieve such a win. Despite being fairly new to poker, Phu stood out because of his smart moves and careful strategies.
Before winning at Triton, Phu mostly played poker in local tournaments, practicing and getting better. His dedication paid off, and he became one of the top poker players today. Winning at Triton marked a significant moment in his career. It brought him into the spotlight and earned respect from other players and fans alike.
Minh Phu Dao: Poker Career
Minh Phu Dao started his live tournament poker journey in November 2019. He started with a 9th place finish at the ₫5,000,000 + 500,000 No Limit Hold’em APT in Ho Chi Minh, cashing for $359.
In May 2022, he won 1st place and $8,007 by dominating the ₫3,000,000 + 300,000 No Limit Hold’em Grand Loyal APT Warm Up Series in Hanoi.
July 2022 marked another victory for Minh Phu Dao. It occurred during the ₫100,000,000 + 8,000,000 No Limit Hold’em Super Star Challenge during the Asian Poker Festival Summer Festival in Hanoi. He secured 1st place, winning $47,845.
The turning point in Minh Phu Dao’s poker career occurred on March 5th, 2023, when he achieved his best live cash in the $50,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Vietnam, Hoi An. Remarkably, he emerged victorious, claiming 1st place, a Triton trophy, and an astounding $1,670,000 grand prize.
2023: A Pinnacle Year of Success for Minh Phu Dao
Phu’s notable finishes include securing 3rd place at the $25,000 No Limit Hold’em Turbo Event on March 7th, 2023. He also clinched 1st place at the ₫5,200,000 + 2.5M No Limit Hold’em VSOP Championship VII in Hanoi on March 18th, 2023, where he won $10,605.
His global poker journey featured a 6th place finish in the $50,000 No Limit Hold’em event at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, Kyrenia, in May 2023, cashing for $111,000.
July 2023 witnessed Phu’s 2nd place finish at the $50,000 + 3,000 No Limit Hold’em Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in London. He cashed for $915,000.
In September 2023, Minh Phu Dao secured 1st place at the ₫70,000,000 + 7,000,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller MegaStack Event. It took place during the U Series of Poker in Ha Noi, winning $89,543.
Closing out 2023, he achieved another 2nd place at the ₫112,000,000 + 8,000,000 No Limit Hold’em APT Hanoi Billions in Vietnam. He earned $86,762.
Conclusion
In just three years, Minh Phu Dao has evolved from a poker newcomer to a Triton champion. He amassed over $3.4 million in live earnings and secured the top spot in the Vietnam All-Time Money List. His groundbreaking win at the Triton SHRS title in March 2023 not only marked a personal milestone but also made him the first Vietnamese player to achieve such a triumph.
Born and raised in Vietnam, Phu’s journey epitomizes dedication and strategic brilliance, turning local tournament practice into a global success story that resonates with fans and fellow players alike. From a 9th place finish in his debut tournament to clinching the Triton title with a $1.6 million live cash, Minh Phu Dao’s ascent is a testament to the transformative power of hard work and skill in the competitive world of professional poker.
