Thithi ‘Mimi’ Tran

Thithi Tran, also known as “Mimi,” is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player originally from Nha Trang, Vietnam, and now resides in Los Angeles, California. She has accumulated over $1.6 million in live tournament earnings, with her largest single payout totaling $472,228. Tran has also made an appearance on High Stakes Poker.

Thithi Tran: Early Life

Born in Nha Trang, Vietnam, Mimi relocated to the United States in 1982. She previously worked in the electronics industry in Silicon Valley. Her poker journey began in 1989 when she met Barry Greenstein, who taught her the game in exchange for lessons in Vietnamese.

Thithi Tran’s Poker Journey on High Stakes Poker

Mimi debuted in HSP Season 1 Episode 8, on March 7th, 2006. She participated in a $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold’em game with Daniel Negreanu, Bob Stupak, Todd Brunson, and others. At the end of the night, Mimi won a whopping $253,900. 

She returned to the tables on March 14th, 2006, in HSP Season 1 Episode 9. Mimi engaged in another $300/600 +$100 ANTE ($1.2K) No Limit Hold’em game alongside Shawn Sheikhan, Sam Farha, and Johnny Chan. She incurred a $2,500 loss.

Thithi Tran: Live Tournament Participation

Tran first appeared in a recorded live tournament in April 1998. She entered the 29th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. She finished 4th in a $2,000 Limit Hold’em event, earning $69,720.

In November 2006, Mimi participated in a $9,700 + 300 WPT Championship Event – No Limit Hold’em at the World Poker Finals in Mashantucket. She placed 3rd and achieved her best single cash of $472,228.

In a recent appearance in August 2018, Tran joined in a $300 + 50 No Limit Hold’em – Quantum Million event at the World Poker Tour – Legends of Poker in Los Angeles. She cashed for $865.

Conclusion

Thithi Tran, a Vietnamese-American poker player from Los Angeles, has earned over $1.6 million in live tournament winnings. She has gained notable accomplishments including a 3rd place at the 2006 World Poker Finals with a $472,228 earnings and collected $253,900 on High Stakes Poker in 2006