Kenny Tran biography
Kenny Tran was born in Vietnam and lives in Arcadia, California. He started playing poker in 1992 at a bowling alley while working at McDonald's and began playing tournaments in 1999.
In 2007 he finished 5th in the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. at the World Series of Poker for $444,000 and 16th in the Main Event for $381,000. In 2008 he won the $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em World Championship for $539,056 and his first bracelet. He was a sponsored pro for Full Tilt Poker.
A cash game specialist, Tran plays high-stakes games at the Commerce Casino and gives 10% of his winnings to extended family in Vietnam. He has more than $2.1 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Vietnamese-American Kenny Tran won the 2008 WSOP $10,000 Heads-Up Championship and is a high-stakes cash game specialist.
Kenny Tran poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | WSOP $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship | 1st | $539,056 |
| 2007 | WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. | 5th | $444,000 |
| 2007 | WSOP Main Event | 16th | $381,000 |
| 2007 | WPT World Championship | 10th | $158,290 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $2,100,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Kenny Tran playing style
Tran is a cash game specialist whose heads-up skills and reads won him the 2008 championship.
Cash games
High-stakes cash game specialist at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, including no-limit seven card stud.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player; former Full Tilt Poker sponsored pro.
Why Kenny matters
Vietnamese-American Kenny Tran learned poker at a bowling alley while working at McDonald's and went on to win the 2008 WSOP $10,000 Heads-Up Championship.
FAQ about Kenny Tran
What WSOP bracelet has Kenny Tran won?
The $10,000 Heads-Up No-Limit Hold'em World Championship in 2008, for $539,056.
How did Kenny Tran start playing poker?
He learned at a bowling alley in 1992 while working at McDonald's.
How much has Kenny Tran won playing poker?
Kenny Tran has won $2,100,000+ in live tournament earnings.
