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Updated: 2025.12.12

Trong Hieu Ngo is a Vietnamese professional poker player residing in Hue, Vietnam. He is widely recognized as an established competitor on both the Asian circuit and major US festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Trong Hieu Ngo has surpassed the $500,000 milestone, accumulating $729,941 in total live earnings. He ranks 23rd on the Vietnam All Time Money List. His career-best recorded live cash stands at $200,936.

This biggest score came from his title win at the APPT Manila Championship in October 2024. His recent strong performance in 2025 includes two major deep runs:

A 6th place finish in a $1,600 No Limit Hold’em event at The Wynn Summer Classic in Las Vegas in June 2025 for $125,942.
An 8th place finish in the NT$233,000 Mini High Roller Championship at the APT Championship Taipei 2025 for $32,659.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from Vietnam, Trong Hieu Ngo has been consistently active on the live tournament circuit since at least 2022, balancing domestic Vietnamese events with major international series. His schedule in 2025 has focused heavily on the US, with multiple cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas.

Play Style & Strategy

Ngo’s strategy is defined by high-volume participation in large-field events across the globe. His success in both US and Asian series, culminating in a six-figure cash in the US and a massive APT Main Event victory in the Philippines, demonstrates versatility, strong ICM awareness, and the ability to compete effectively against diverse fields.