The inaugural Poker Dream Vietnam has come and gone but the experience will certainly not be forgotten by those that graced the felt. Running from October 14 to 23 at the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites, it was the first live poker event held in Hoi An, Vietnam, and it was an […]
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On the spot with Winfred Yu – Poker Dream creator
Emerging from the pandemic on a mission, poker player and businessman Winfred Yu created a new brand called Poker Dream. The brand launched in Malaysia in late-July 2022 then two months after, staged its second in Hoi An, Vietnam. In this interview, Yu gives us insight on his new project, why there is a need […]
Minh Anh Nguyen conquers record-breaking Poker Dream Vietnam Main Event; exclusive interview and recap inside
In front of a booming rail, Vietnam’s own Minh Anh Nguyen overcame a deficit at heads up to emerge as the first ever Poker Dream Vietnam Main Event champion. The monumental victory earned Nguyen a career high ₫3,378,000,000 (~$137,700) and bragging rights as the first to capture this coveted title on home soil. Relive […]
Poker Dream Vietnam Main Event champion to be crowned; two locals lead in the final 19 players
For the past few days, the inaugural Poker Dream Vietnam MAIN EVENT has filled the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites to capacity, producing record numbers for the country. The 822 entry-field was the largest seen for a buy in of ₫25 Million (~$1,020), and the ₫17,940,150,000 (~$731,350) prize pool was the richest, […]
Poker Dream Vietnam: Main Event shatters guarantee, sets new record of ₫17.9 Billion
Poker Dream‘s inaugural Vietnam series is now the richest poker event ever staged in the country. Kicking off on October 14 in Hoi An, at the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites, it broke the US$ 1 Million dollar marker on Day 5, and was on pace to set even greater heights with […]
Poker Dream Vietnam: Vincent Li, Dang Thanh Luong, Gi Young Jin, Ryan Yum, Jonathan Looi win trophies
We’ve now had time to catch up with the side events. On Day 6 of the inaugural Poker Dream Vietnam, just before daylight, Hong Kong’s Vincent Li and Korea’s Gi Young Jin lifted trophies. The following day, the Deepstack resumed with Vietnam’s Dang Thanh Luong overcoming a deficit at heads up to clinch it. […]
Poker Dream Vietnam: Hojin Kim bags the lead at Main Event Day 1A; 72 players advance out of 293 entries
Off to a flying start at the inaugural Poker Dream Vietnam – MAIN EVENT – with 293 entries lighting up the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites. The highlight event is on pace to surpass its ₫10 Billion guarantee with two more starting heats to complete. Day 1A wrapped up with 72 players […]
Malaysia’s Ewe Eng Soon clinches Poker Dream Vietnam Super High Roller for ₫5.3BN ($215K); Devan Tang creeps up to 2nd place
Poker Dream may be new in the circuit but it has already shown what sets it apart. Just like its debut in Malaysia, the brand’s inaugural stint in Hoi An, Vietnam has witnessed mass participation by Asia-Pacific’s creme de la creme that you’d think it was a Triton series. Since the start, the festival’s […]
Suit up for the Poker Dream Vietnam MAIN EVENT ₫10 Billion gtd on October 20 to 23
Ever since doors opened on October 14, Poker Dream Vietnam attendance has been tremendous with players from all over the region flocking to the quaint town of Hoi An, eager to experience what the new brand has to offer. With poker icon Winfred Yu at the helm, and the inaugural Poker Dream event in […]
Poker Dream Vietnam crosses halfway mark; Kunal Patni, Hojin Kim, Jason Magbanua, Witsarut Ketnanrin win trophies; ₫230M buy in SHR draws 79, Paul Phua leads, reg still open
Poker Dream Vietnam crossed the halfway mark with Day 5 done and dusted at the Grand Hall of Hoiana Hotel & Suites. The inaugural festival is shaping up to be the richest in the region this year with well over $1.1 Million paid out and 15 events still remaining. For those on the fence […]