Scotty Nguyen
Scotty Nguyen (born 28 October, 1962) is a Vietnamese-American poker player who has a net worth of $12,807,417 [1].
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| Also known as | The Prince of Poker |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | Vietnamese-American |
| Residence | Las Vegas, NV, USA |
| Birthplace | Nha Trang, Vietnam |
| Age | October 28, 1962 (age 63) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Emotional, Aggressive |
| Net worth | $12 million |
| Total cashes | 315 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 5 |
| Cashes | 72 |
| Bracelets | 5 |
| Final tables | 26 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 1 |
| Final tables | 8 |
| Money finishes | 21 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Last Updated | 30.01.2026 |
Scotty Nguyen's biography
| Nationality | Vietnamese-American |
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| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA |
| Born | October 28, 1962 |
| Birthplace | Nha Trang, Vietnam |
| School | Dealer School |
Poker career
Scotty Nguyen is one of the most recognizable figures in poker history, known for his charisma, "baby" catchphrase, and aggressive play. He began as a dealer at Harrah's before turning pro. He is the only player to win both the WSOP Main Event (1998) and the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship (2008). He was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2013.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 5 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 72 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $6,024,934 |
WSOP Bracelet Wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 1997 | $2,000 Omaha 8 or Better | 1st | $156,950 [2] |
| 1998 | $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event | 1st | $1,000,000 [3] |
| 2001 | $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | 1st | $178,480 [4] |
| 2001 | $5,000 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo | 1st | $207,580 [5] |
| 2008 | $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship | 1st | $1,989,120 [6] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 1 |
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| Final tables | 8 |
| Money finishes | 21 |
| Total WPT earnings | $2,688,423 |
WPT titles:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2006 | Gold Strike World Poker Open | 1st | $969,421 [7] |
European Poker Tour
| Titles | 0 |
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| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
EPT best:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2008 | £20,000 + 300 No Limit Hold'em - High Roller | 5th | $251,776 [8] |
Scotty Nguyen’s profiles
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| Visit | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Youtube | Visit |
| TikTok | Visit |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| WPF | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Scotty Nguyen?
Scotty Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player and 2013 Poker Hall of Fame inductee, best known for winning the 1998 WSOP Main Event and his charismatic "baby" catchphrase.
What Is Scotty Nguyen's net worth?
Scotty Nguyen's career live tournament earnings exceed $12.8 million, though his exact personal net worth is not publicly disclosed.
What is Scotty Nguyen's biggest single tournament cash?
His largest single cash was $1,989,120 for winning the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship at the 2008 WSOP.
How much has Scotty Nguyen earned in his poker career?
He has earned over $12,800,000 in live poker tournaments throughout his career.
Is Scotty Nguyen actually left-handed poker player?
No, Scotty Nguyen plays right-handed.
How many WSOP bracelets has Scotty Nguyen won?
He has won 5 WSOP bracelets.
Has Scotty Nguyen won any WPT titles?
Yes, he won the 2006 WPT Gold Strike World Poker Open for $969,421.
References
- ↑ https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-players/494-scotty-nguyen
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/18309/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/12671/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/11431/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/6537/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/15840/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/world-poker-open-season-2005-2006
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=32734