Day 3
Singapore’s The Naing crowned USOP Danang Main Event champion
Singapore’s The Naing aka Mao took down the biggest Main Event in Vietnam history and locked up an ICM deal payout of VN₫ 4,979,000,000 (~$205,100). Mao’s dominance started on Day 2, where he powered through the competition, amassing an overwhelming stack that propelled him to the final day. Maintaining his lead throughout the final table, Mao clinched victory against Vietnam’s Nguyen Trung Ha after he spiked a higher pair on the river.
Date: November 23 to 27, 2023 Venue: Furama Resort Danang Buy in: VN₫ 25,000,000 (~$1,057) Guarantee: VN₫ 15,000,000,000 (~$617,920) Entries: 1,595 (1,126 daily unique) Prize pool: VN₫ 34,801,800,000 (~$1,434,000) ITM: 201 players
Final 9 payoutsFor the complete payouts, head to the USOP Danang - Festival Results
Chip Counts
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
5,720,000,000 | 5,688,000,000 | |
4,045,000,000 | 4,018,000,000 | |
2,631,000,000 | 2,631,000,000 | |
1,952,600,000 | 1,946,600,000 | |
1,467,300,000 | 1,463,500,000 | |
1,200,400,000 | 1,200,400,000 | |
LN | 965,300,000 | 963,900,000 |
756,100,000 | 753,050,000 | |
573,300,000 | 563,850,000 |
Lee Sangmin eliminated in 6th place - VN₫1,200,400,000 (~$49,450)

Short stacked Lee Sangmin all in with K♥ 8♥ , Nguyen Quang Huy calls with T♥ 9♠ . Board runs 5♠ 8♣ 9♦ Q♣ 6♠ .
Chip Counts
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
6,000,000(24 BB) | -1,500,000 | |
busted |