Men Nguyen

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  1. One of the most accomplished tournament pros of all time with six WSOP bracelets and a four time CardPlayer Player of the Year award winner who has amassed over $8,600,000 in live tournament winnings.

WSOP Bracelets

YearTournament(US$) Prize Won
1992$1,500 Seven-card stud$120,600
1995$2,500 Seven-card stud hi-lo$96,000
1995$2,500 Limit Hold'em$110,000
1996$2,500 Omaha hi-lo$110,000
2003$5,000 Seven-card stud$178,560
2003$1,500 Ace to Five Triple Draw Lowball$43,520

Brief Biography

Men "The Master" Ngyuen came to the United States in 1978 under political asylum from Vietnam and became an American citizen in 1986. He would take trips to Las Vegas every weekend and lose hundreds each trip but eventually mastered poker and won his first tournament in 1987. As a professional Nguyen has over 120 in the money finishes and has won more than 75 tournaments, culminating in six World Series of Poker bracelets. His nickname came from a student who recognized Nguyen's ability to coach young players into solid professionals. Nguyen won the prestigious CardPlayer Player of the Year award four times in 1997, 2001, 2003, and 2005.

Mr. Party Foul

Although Nguyen is known for his catchphrase "All You Can Eat!" he is also known for being Mr. Party Foul and accidentally spitting beer at a televised final table.