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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:
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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.
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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.
My relationship with cards started thanks to my father. I was still in elementary school when he first taught me how to play Rummy, and I still remember the long evenings spent playing cards with my family. During the poker boom, I was still underage, but the televised tournaments immediately captured my attention. I became fascinated with the game and started learning different poker formats whenever I had the chance. Later in life, as an adult, I was fortunate enough to spend four years playing poker professionally. During that time, I mainly focused on Heads-Up Sit and Go games, where I found the format that suited me best. Even though my professional career was relatively short, poker remains something I’m grateful to have experienced as a major part of my life. Today, I play mostly as a hobby, while writing has become my main focus. That said, my enthusiasm for writing about poker is just as strong as my passion for playing the game once was.
