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Thong Su Le is a highly successful Vietnamese poker professional who has rapidly ascended the ranks of the Asian tournament circuit. Based in Vietnam, he has become known for his ability to dominate large-field events and navigate elite High Roller competition with equal skill. With nearly $200,000 in career earnings and a massive Main Event title to his name, Le has established himself as a top-tier threat in the region. His recent streak of deep runs and trophies shows a player who is currently in peak form and a major force in the global poker rankings.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Thong Su Le has total live earnings of over $200,000. His career-defining victory occurred in September 2025 at the Dragon Poker Grand Opening in Hanoi. Le outlasted a massive field to win the 12 Billion GTD Main Event, taking home a staggering $178,375 for first place.
Le has continued his winning ways into 2026, particularly during the RPT Championship II. At this series, he captured another title by winning the RPT Billionaire Maker (8-Max) for $10,630. He also proved his skills against the highest level of competition by finishing 7th in the RPT Super High Roller for $9,115. Additionally, he has recorded numerous cashes on the APT and USOP circuits, showing a remarkable ability to cash in multi-day championship events consistently.
Biography & Poker Background
Thong Su Le lives in Vietnam and began his journey on the live poker circuit in late 2024. He quickly transitioned from cashing in “Mini” events to competing for the biggest titles in Southeast Asia. His rapid rise is a testament to his tactical growth, as he moved from a 107th rank on the Vietnam All Time Money List to becoming a permanent fixture at final tables in Hanoi and Phu Quoc.
Since he started recording results, Le has been one of the most active players in the Vietnamese community. He frequently travels for major series, including the PokerStars APT Cambodia and various USOP stops. His background in navigating the high-pressure environment of massive-field tournaments has clearly helped him manage the mental side of the game, allowing him to maintain longevity and high performance across long tournament schedules.
Play Style & Strategy
Thong Su Le is best known for his fearless and adaptive style of play. Because he has won both a “Billionaire Maker” and a massive “Main Event,” he has shown that he can adjust his strategy based on the field size and the specific stakes involved. This allows him to stay aggressive when needed while maintaining the discipline to survive the long grinds typical of major championships.
His strategy is built on precision and high-stakes confidence. In High Roller events, he focuses on exploitation and technical accuracy against the pros, while in large-field events, he uses his experience to navigate through different skill levels. Le himself has noted that his success in both bounty and standard formats comes from a deep understanding of tournament dynamics. His recent 7th place finish in a Super High Roller further proves he can dominate even when the competition is at its toughest.
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.
