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Le Ngoc Khanh is a Vietnamese professional poker player and a prominent figure in the Southeast Asian poker scene. He is widely recognized for his high volume and consistent performances across major regional hubs including Vietnam, Manila, Macau, and Cambodia.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Le Ngoc Khanh has total earnings of $753,847. He currently ranks 22nd on the Vietnam All Time Money List, having recently crossed the significant $500,000 career earnings milestone. His best live cash to date is $53,251.
Khanh has been a force on the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) for over a decade. One of his earliest major breakthroughs was a 5th place finish in the 2015 APT Manila Main Event for $17,548. More recently, he secured a runner-up finish in the Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP) Championship II High Roller for VND 405,000,000 (∼$17,498). He is also a winner on the APPT circuit, having claimed a title in the APPT Manila Turbo NLH event for $2,324. His consistent performance at high-stakes tables is further evidenced by a 3rd place finish in the National Poker Championship 5 Da Nang High Roller for $5,474.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Vietnam and currently residing in Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh is one of the most active grinders in the region. He built his reputation through relentless participation in live festivals, transitioning from a local Vietnamese standout to a regular on the international Asian circuit.
Khanh’s longevity in the game is notable; he has been recording professional results since at least 2014, with early career highlights including a victory in a PokerStars Festival Manila PokerStars Cup for $13,219 and an ACOP title in Macau for $12,842. He remains a staple at major venues like Okada Manila and various poker rooms in Cambodia and Taiwan.
Play Style & Strategy
Khanh is known for an exceptionally high-volume approach, which has allowed him to accumulate over 130 recorded live cashes. His strategy is defined by a "grinder" mentality, prioritizing consistency and technical precision across a wide variety of tournament formats.
He is recognized for his adaptability, frequently excelling in both standard No Limit Hold'em structures and fast-paced Turbo events. His ability to navigate deep into fields in both regional championships and prestigious series like the World Poker Tour (WPT) demonstrates a well-rounded tactical game. Whether competing in a local National Poker Championship or a high-buy-in WPT Cambodia event, Khanh’s disciplined play and extensive experience make him one of the toughest Vietnamese regulars on the circuit.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.