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Huu Dung Nguyen is a prominent Vietnamese professional poker player and multiple APT title holder. He is a regular fixture in the Asian high-stakes circuit and currently ranks among the top 10 on the Vietnam All Time Money List.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Nguyen has accumulated over $1.36 million in total live earnings, placing him 7th on Vietnam's All Time Money List.
He achieved the biggest score of his career in November 2025 at the APT Championship Taipei 2025. Competing in the inaugural High Roller Championship, he finished as the Runner-Up after a heads-up battle with Toby Joyce, taking home a massive TWD 11,935,700 (~$382,555).
Nguyen is also a two-time APT champion. His titles include a victory at the APT Philippines Championships Event in 2017 and another APT side event trophy. He has also found success on the Triton Poker Series, notably finishing 5th in a Mystery Bounty event at Triton Jeju 2024 for $211,000.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Vietnam, Huu Dung Nguyen lists his profession as a businessman but has established himself as one of his country's most formidable poker talents.
He is a member of the Vietnamese National Match Poker Team, representing his nation in international competitions like the Asian Nations Cup. His long-standing presence on the tour – dating back to major wins in 2017 – demonstrates his longevity and ability to adapt to the increasingly tough fields in Asia.
Play Style & Strategy
Huu Dung Nguyen is known for his resilience and "psychological" approach to the game. He enjoys the mental challenge of poker and has a reputation for navigating large fields and making comebacks, as seen when he famously went from the shortest stack to the winner in an APT event. His recent transition to High Roller events (Triton, APT HRs) shows he is comfortable competing against the world's elite.
About the Editor
Attila Kendefi is Somuchpoker's Player Relations and Profiles Writer, covering live festivals in the USOP and Gods of Poker family of events across Asia. His background in client relations shapes his approach to live event coverage, with a focus on the players, partners and organizers behind each festival, not just the results.