Phong Than Nguyen is an American professional poker player who recorded a career-best $98,123 score with a runner-up finish in the Borgata Winter Poker Open Deepstack Event. With over $1.7 million in live tournament earnings, he is a well-known competitor across North American and international circuit stops.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings of $1,778,864 across 172 recorded cashes (according to The Hendon Mob), Nguyen has built a prominent record across major events. His top career tournament results in reverse chronological order include:

• July 2026: 298th place in the 57th WSOP $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event World Championship #82 in Las Vegas for $45,000.
• May 2026: 21st place in the Vietnam Poker Tour VPT Championship III ₫15,000,000 Red Dragon Ultra Stack Event #51 in Phu Quoc for $1,051 (₫27,700,000).
• February 2026: 2nd place in the Live! Poker Classic $500 Multi-Flight Event in Hanover for $23,125.
• November 2022: 12th place in the WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open $3,500 Main Event in Hollywood, Florida for $62,500.
• January 2020: 2nd place in the Borgata Winter Poker Open $600 No-Limit Hold’em Deepstack Kick-Off Event #1 in Atlantic City for $98,123, capturing his career-best live score.
• July 2018: 387th place in the 49th WSOP $10,000 Main Event World Championship #65 in Las Vegas for $33,305.

Biography & Poker Background

Nguyen hails from Bristow, Virginia, where he developed a passion for competitive poker before becoming a regular fixture in East Coast card rooms and major international tournament series.

Nguyen began making regular appearances in tournament festivals along the US East Coast, particularly at Borgata in Atlantic City and Live! Casino in Maryland. He achieved his career-defining score in January 2020 at the Borgata Winter Poker Open, navigating through a massive field in the $600 Deepstack Kick-Off event to finish as runner-up for $98,123. Over the years, Nguyen expanded his profile by appearing on high-stakes cash game livestreams and making deep runs in major championships, including a 12th-place finish at WPT Rock ‘N’ Roll Poker Open for $62,500. In mid-2026, he showcased his international versatility by competing in Vietnam at the VPT Championship before putting together a deep run in the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas for $45,000.

Play Style & Strategy

Nguyen employs a fearless, fast-paced, and highly aggressive No-Limit Hold’em tournament strategy. Proficient in multi-flight deepstack events, bounty formats, and high-stakes cash environments, he relies on relentless situational pressure, wide opening ranges, and aggressive short-stack maneuvering. His ability to navigate deep through massive fields in major championship events reflects sharp tactical instincts and composure under intense tournament pressure.

Social Media & Online Presence

• • The Hendon Mob Profile
  • WSOP Official Profile