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Van Sang Nguyen is a Vietnamese professional poker player who has ascended to the elite ranks of the Asian poker circuit. Currently ranked 11th on the Vietnam All Time Money List, he is widely recognized as one of the most consistent high-stakes competitors in the region, particularly within the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and U Series of Poker (USOP).
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Van Sang Nguyen has total earnings of $1,151,023. He surpassed the prestigious $1,000,000 career earnings milestone in 2025, fueled by a series of dominant performances in his home country and across Southeast Asia.
His career-defining victory occurred in December 2023 at APT Hanoi Billions, where he outlasted a massive field to win the APT Main Event for a career-best VND 4,376,859,231 (∼$180,074). Nguyen has also proven his prowess in High Roller formats, notably winning the WPC Hanoi Main Event for VND 2,600,000,000 (∼$111,800) and securing a 3rd-place finish in the 2025 APT Taipei City Single Day High Roller for NTD 1,778,300 (∼$56,605). His versatility is further highlighted by a runner-up finish in the Royal Poker Tournament (RPT) Super High Roller in Hanoi for VND 540,000,000 (∼$20,508).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Vietnam and currently residing there, Van Sang Nguyen has transitioned from a regional standout to a global million-dollar winner. While he has a prolific online background under various monikers, his primary focus shifted to the live arena during the post-pandemic Asian poker boom.
His journey is marked by an exceptional work rate, often seen competing in the highest buy-in events at every major Vietnamese stop, including the World Poker Tour (WPT) and Vietnam Poker League (VPL). Nguyen’s ascent to the top 15 of Vietnam’s national leaderboards reflects a disciplined career path focused on mastering the aggressive dynamics of the Asian high-stakes scene.
Play Style & Strategy
Nguyen is known for a resilient and highly analytical tournament strategy, a hallmark of the top-tier Vietnamese professional. His ability to navigate deep championship fields, evidenced by his APT and WPC Main Event titles, demonstrates a strong command of stack dynamics and ICM awareness during high-pressure final table situations.
He is particularly dangerous in “short-handed” and “high-roller” environments, where his strategy effectively balances modern GTO-influenced opening ranges with calculated aggression. Whether competing in a massive-field Main Event or a dense Super High Roller field against international elites, Nguyen’s composure and ability to switch gears make him one of the most formidable and respected regulars on the modern Asian circuit.
