Phi Nguyen

Phi Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player from Santa Ana, California, with over $1.8 million in live tournament earnings. Building on his achievements, Phi won two WSOP bracelets: the first at the 34th WSOP in April 2003 and the second at the 35th WSOP in May 2004. His best live cash of $257,334 came when he finished in 26th place at the 39th WSOP in July 2008.

Phi Nguyen: Live Tournament Participation

Phi Nguyen’s first recorded live cash occurred in September 1994 at the LA Poker Open II in Gardena. He finished in 4th place in a $200 + 30 Hold’em, cashing $896.

In April 2003, Phi made his mark by securing his first bracelet at the 34th WSOP. He won $222,800 in a $2,500 No Limit Hold’em event.

Then, on May 8, 2004, he clinched another bracelet at the 35th WSOP. Phi won $180,000 in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Shootout event.

Just a few days later, on May 10, 2004, Phi played in the $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em from the same series. He finished in 2nd place, securing $95,380.

In the following years, Phi placed 26th at the 39th WSOP in July 2008. He secured his biggest live cash of $257,334 in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em World Championship event.

Moreover, Phi was eliminated in 2nd place at  Deep Stack Extravaganza III in July 2009, which earned him a prize of $219,036 in the $5,000 No Limit Hold’em event.

In September 2022, Phi competed in a $3,200 + 30 No Limit Hold’em – Championship Event #21 at the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Tampa. He ended up in 73d place, earning $8,450.