Vinny Vinh
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Quoc Al "Vinny" Vinh is an Vietnamese American
professional poker
player with over $2.4 Million in tournament winnings, who became well known at the 2007 World Series of Poker
while playing in the $1,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em event, when he failed to return on the second day of play as the chip leader with enough chips that even after blinding out he finished in the money in 20th place for $16,212.
(WSOP), including three Final Tables, he finished runner-up to Rafi Amit
at the 2005 WSOP in the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha event, earning $282,280; 8th place at the 2005 WSOP $5,000 No Limit Hold'em event for $87,702 and 3rd place at the 2008 WSOP $1,500 Limit Hold'em event for $99,099.
at the $9,900 No Limit Hold'em Championship at the WPT 2004 L.A. Poker Classic, earning $718,485
during heads-up play, earning $437,760.
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,500,000. His 7 cashes as the WSOP account for $511,061 of those winnings.
Vietnamese American
A Vietnamese American is an American of Vietnamese descent. They make up about half of all overseas Vietnamese and are the fourth-largest Asian American group....
professional poker
Poker
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player with over $2.4 Million in tournament winnings, who became well known at the 2007 World Series of Poker
2007 World Series of Poker
The 2007 World Series of Poker began on June 1, 2007. The $10,000 no-limit Texas hold 'em Main Event began on July 6 and was completed on the morning of July 18...
while playing in the $1,000 buy-in No Limit Hold'em event, when he failed to return on the second day of play as the chip leader with enough chips that even after blinding out he finished in the money in 20th place for $16,212.
World Series of Poker
Vinh has seven cashes at the World Series of PokerWorld Series of Poker
The World Series of Poker is a world-renowned series of poker tournaments held annually in Las Vegas and, since 2005, sponsored by Harrah's Entertainment...
(WSOP), including three Final Tables, he finished runner-up to Rafi Amit
Rafi Amit
Rafi Amit , is an Israeli professional poker player, from Holon.Amit has won two bracelets at the World Series of Poker, the first in the 2005 Pot limit Omaha and the second in 2007 in the $1,000 Deuce to Seven Triple Draw Lowball with rebuys event....
at the 2005 WSOP in the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha event, earning $282,280; 8th place at the 2005 WSOP $5,000 No Limit Hold'em event for $87,702 and 3rd place at the 2008 WSOP $1,500 Limit Hold'em event for $99,099.
World Poker Tour
Vinh has three cashes in World Poker Tour (WPT) championship events, with his highest to date as runner-up to Antonio EsfandiariAntonio Esfandiari
Antonio Esfandiari is a professional poker player, known for his elaborate chip tricks.-Early life:When he was 9 years old his family moved to San Jose, California...
at the $9,900 No Limit Hold'em Championship at the WPT 2004 L.A. Poker Classic, earning $718,485
Other Poker events
Vinh has at least 10 first place victories in live tournament poker events, including winning the 2005 World Series of Poker circuit event at Caesars - Indiana after defeating Men "The Master" NguyenMen Nguyen
Men "The Master" Nguyễn is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player.-Early years:In 1967, he dropped out of school at age 13 and became a bus driver to help support his family. In early 1978, a staunch anti-Communist, he escaped from the Communist regime of Vietnam by boat and sailed with...
during heads-up play, earning $437,760.
As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $2,500,000. His 7 cashes as the WSOP account for $511,061 of those winnings.