Online Poker Legends Launch New Bubble Tea Business

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Beus Zsoldos
Beus ZsoldosSenior Copywriter & Player Stories Editor
Online poker legends Di and Hac Dang
Online poker legends of the golden era of the 2000s, Di “Urindanger” Dang and Hac “Trex313” Dang

When you think of online poker legends, you probably picture high-roller suites, intense stare-downs, and massive chip stacks. But for brothers Di and Hac Dang, the latest jackpot is being served in a cup. After dominating the digital felt in the 2000s, these two pros are stepping into a brand-new arena: the local food and beverage industry.

The Dang brothers, famous for crushing high-stakes poker games during the internet boom, are opening an exciting new bubble tea and snack shop in Rockville, Maryland. It’s an inspiring move that highlights how smart card players can turn their hard-earned poker winnings into lasting, real-world businesses.

From High-Stakes Poker to Pouring Bubble Tea

During the golden era of the 2000s, Di “Urindanger” Dang and Hac “Trex313” Dang built their reputations as true online poker legends. They regularly battled in the biggest high-stakes poker cash games on Full Tilt Poker. Specializing in heads-up action, they quietly accumulated a massive fortune, securing an estimated combined $20 million in poker winnings.

Instead of simply retiring early or risking it all back at the tables, they are actively putting those poker winnings to work. Their newest location, Teas’n You Fusion Tea House, takes over a former tea space on Rockville Pike. This fresh venue will serve up an array of Asian fast-food favorites, officially opening its doors to the late-night public in August.

What’s on the Menu at Teas’n You?

The transition from playing cards to running a bustling restaurant is no easy task, but the Dangs have crafted a winning menu. So, what can fans and foodies expect from this new spot?

  • Signature Bubble Tea: A variety of classic and fusion tea flavors loaded with sweet boba pearls.
  • Vietnamese Coffee: A rich, slow-dripped caffeine boost topped with creamy sea salt foam.
  • Halal Fried Chicken: Perfectly seasoned, hand-battered, and fried to ultra-crispiness.
  • Fresh Pastries: A curated selection of sweet treats, including egg tarts and cookies, to pair perfectly with your drinks.

Why Online Poker Legends Pursue Business Ventures

The Dang brothers are certainly not the only card players making a major career pivot. In recent years, poker players business ventures have become a very noticeable trend in the gambling community. Many professional grinders realize that diversifying their income is the safest way to ensure long-term financial stability.

The poker world can be incredibly volatile. While going broke is sadly a common rite of passage for some unseasoned players, the sharpest minds channel their gains into stable, appreciating investments. From residential real estate to local restaurants, successful poker players business ventures are popping up all over the country. The exact same math, emotional control, and risk management used in cards translate perfectly to the boardroom.

Other Successful Poker Players Business Ventures

If you look closely at the modern business landscape, you will find several familiar faces who successfully left the high-stakes poker tables to build lucrative companies. Here are a few notable examples of players making smart investments with their poker winnings:

Poker PlayerBusiness VentureIndustry Details
Brian TateOats OvernightTransitioned from mixed games to founding a breakfast brand now seeing over $200 million in annual revenue.
Todd BrunsonRoma Deli & RestaurantPartnered with other pros in 2017 to purchase a popular Italian eatery in Las Vegas.
John RacenerRental PropertiesUsed early cashouts to build a real estate portfolio that now includes nine highly profitable rental homes.
Phil Galfond BetRivers PokerLaunched his own online poker site (Run It Once) and later sold it to Rush Street Interactive in 2022.
Brock WilsonReal Estate & CryptoDiversified his massive tournament cashes into modern digital assets and physical real estate.

Ultimately, whether they are grinding out a tough win on the river or serving up a fresh cup of mango boba, these online poker legends continue to prove that a sharp strategy always wins out. For the Dang brothers, stepping away from the virtual tables does not mean the game is over. Their next big jackpot just might come from the food and beverage industry!

Via CardPlayer

About the Editor
Beus Zsoldos
Beus Zsoldos

Beus Zsoldos is SoMuchPoker's Senior Copywriter and Player Stories Editor, covering WSOP color moments, player profiles and poker personalities for the site's Stories section. She has spent more than 20 years around the game, first as a player, then as a live tournament director and localization manager for a major online poker room, before moving into full time poker writing.