Men Nguyen biography
Men Nguyen was born in 1954 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam. In 1978 he fled by boat with 87 others, reached an island off Malaysia and was granted asylum in the United States, settling in Los Angeles.
Known as "Men the Master", a nickname a student gave him in 1991, he has won seven World Series of Poker bracelets over three decades, including limit hold'em in 1995, Omaha Hi-Lo in 1996 and the $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship in 2010 for $394,807. His best Main Event finish is 4th, in 1996. He was named Card Player Player of the Year four times, in 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2005.
Nguyen has mentored many players, including his cousins David Pham and Minh Nguyen and his wife Van Nguyen, and used his 1996 Main Event winnings to build a kindergarten in Vietnam. He has more than $11 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Vietnamese-American Men "The Master" Nguyen has seven WSOP bracelets, four Card Player Player of the Year titles and more than $11 million in live earnings.
Men Nguyen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | WSOP $10,000 Seven Card Stud Championship | 1st | $394,807 |
| 1996 | WSOP $2,500 Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $110,000 |
| 1995 | WSOP Limit Hold'em | 1st | $110,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $11,000,000+, plus 7 WSOP bracelets.
Men Nguyen playing style
Nguyen is a relentless, high-volume player who has won across limit, stud, Omaha and no-limit games.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player and mentor to players including David Pham.
Why Men matters
Men "The Master" Nguyen fled Vietnam by boat in 1978 and became one of the most decorated tournament players of his generation, with seven WSOP bracelets and four Card Player Player of the Year titles.
FAQ about Men Nguyen
How many WSOP bracelets does Men Nguyen have?
Seven.
Why is Men Nguyen called "The Master"?
A student gave him the nickname in 1991, and he became known as "Men the Master".
How many Player of the Year titles has Men Nguyen won?
Four Card Player Player of the Year titles: 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2005.
How much has Men Nguyen won playing poker?
Men Nguyen has won $11,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
