Julien Tran Joins Natural8’s “Team Hot” as Ambassador
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Vietnam’s Julien Tran has been named an ambassador for Natural8’s “Team Hot”. Tran joins a group of other accomplished poker players including Danny Tang, Kitty Kuo, Thai Ha, Kannapong Tent, and Eric Tsai.
“I am looking forward to working with Natural8 and growing the online poker community in Vietnam,” said Tran. “There is so much potential and passion here to build the game in the country.”
A well-respected member of Vietnam’s poker community, Tran has $471,513 in total live cashes and currently ranks 13th in Hendon Mob’s Vietnam All Time Money List. One of his biggest wins thus far has been in the recent Asian Poker Tour (APT) Phu Quoc 2023, where he finished second for $99,453 at the VND 30,000,000 + 3,000,000 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event.
Just a few days prior to that, Tran also placed first in the NLHE – Super Stars Challenge (VSOP Championship VII in Hanoi) and took home $46,239. In fact, 2023 is looking to be a good one for Tran, with 6 cashes so far for a total of $233,267 and three first-place finishes (2 from the VSOP Championship VII and 1 from the Crown Poker Series – Da Nang).
“We were drawn to Tran’s skill and remarkable passion for poker,” said a Natural8 representative. “We are looking forward to working closely with him and our other new ambassadors Eric Tsai and Kannapong Tent.”
Julien Tran’s inclusion in Team Hot is a testament to his exceptional talent, dedication, and commitment to Vietnam’s poker scene. With a string of impressive victories and a sincere desire to foster growth, Tran is poised to make a significant impact on the online poker community. As he embarks on this exciting journey, the future looks incredibly promising for both Tran and the thriving poker culture in Vietnam.
About Natural8
Natural8 is Asia’s largest online poker room and geared towards recreational players. As an exclusive partner on the GGPoker Network – the world’s largest online poker network – Natural8 is fully licensed and authorised. Anyone can join for free, and there are no hidden fees.
On top of the $120 million guaranteed prize pool for tournaments every month, Natural8 also offers plenty of promotions for new players. These specials amount to a total of $1,858 – easily one of the best in the online poker scene – and include:
- Free $8 Bonus – With a minimum deposit of $10.
- First Deposit Bonus – Match your first deposit by 200% (up to a value of $1,000) or get $100 in instant rewards.
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