Phong Nguyen

Phong Nguyen is an American professional poker player from Los Angeles, California, with over $2.3 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $119,796 came when he finished in 2nd place at the Winnin’ o’ The Green in March 2013.

Phong Nguyen: Live Tournament Participation

Phong Nguyen’s first recorded live cash occurred in May 1998 during the May Monday Daze in Lake Elsinore. He finished in 3rd place in a $85 Hold’em, cashing $3,300.

Fast forward to April 2012. Phong entered in a $120 No Limit Hold’em – One Rebuy at the National Championship of Poker. He made 1st place finish, winning $109,855.

Then, in March 2013, Phong played in a $125 + 25 No Limit Hold’em Mega Million Re-Entry during the Winnin’ o’ The Green. He ended up in 2nd place, securing his best live cash of $119,796.

In October 2017, Phong participated in a $245 No Limit Hold’em – Quantum POY Event #2 during the Big Poker Oktober. He finished in 1st place, winning $102,551.

Following this, in June 2018, he joined in a $5,000 No Limit Hold’em – MSPT 5k #69 at the DeepStack Championship Poker Series. He made 4th place finish, taking home $85,000.

In March 2022, he took part in a $300 No Limit Hold’em Quantum Event #25 during the Winnin’ O’ the Green. Phong ended up in 2nd place, pocketing $95,000.

In July 2024, Phong competed in a $1,100 No Limit Hold’em at the Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas. He ended up in 11th place, earning $2,720.