Qui Nguyen biography
Qui Nguyen was born in Vietnam in 1977 and emigrated to the United States in 2001, at 24. He first settled in California and worked in a nail salon, and began playing small limit hold'em cash games in 2003. He moved to Las Vegas in 2007 and switched to no-limit games.
Nguyen qualified for the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event through a $1,100 satellite. He entered the November Nine second in chips and, after a final table of 364 hands, beat Gordon Vayo heads-up to win $8,005,310. As a Vietnamese-American champion he followed in the footsteps of players such as Scotty Nguyen.
In 2017 he published his autobiography, "From Vietnam to Vegas!", co-written with Steve Blay, which analyzes more than 170 hands from the final table. He lives in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas with his son.
Career summary
A Vietnamese immigrant who qualified through a satellite, Qui Nguyen won the 2016 WSOP Main Event and $8,005,310.
Qui Nguyen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | WSOP Main Event | 1st | $8,005,310 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $8,150,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Qui Nguyen playing style
Nguyen is an aggressive, instinctive player who applied relentless pressure at the 2016 Main Event final table.
Business & sponsorships
Co-author of the autobiography "From Vietnam to Vegas!".
Why Qui matters
Qui Nguyen went from a nail salon in California to the 2016 World Series of Poker Main Event title.
FAQ about Qui Nguyen
How did Qui Nguyen qualify for the 2016 Main Event?
Through a $1,100 satellite.
Who did Qui Nguyen beat heads-up?
Gordon Vayo, after a final table that lasted 364 hands.
How much has Qui Nguyen won playing poker?
Qui Nguyen has won $8,150,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Qui Nguyen have?
Qui Nguyen has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
