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Encyclopedia > Men Nguyen
Men Nguyễn

Men Nguyen at the 2006 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s) The Master
Hometown Los Angeles, California
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 6
Money finishes 57
Highest ITM main
event finish
4th, 1996
World Poker Tour
Titles None
Final tables 4(+1)
Money finishes 8

Men "The Master" Nguyễn (born 1954 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam) is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player. website men nguyen permissioned recieved http://www. ... The 2006 World Series of Poker (WSOP) began on June 25, 2006 with satellite events, with regular play commencing on June 26 with the annual Casino Employee event, and the Tournament of Champions held on June 28 and 29. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... The WSOP logo The World Series of Poker is the most prestigious set of poker tournaments in the world. ... Non-Main Event gold bracelets given to the event winners during the 2005 WSOP The World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet is the biggest non-monetary prize a poker player can win. ... For a list of words Poker, see the Poker category of words in Wiktionary, the free dictionary The following is a glossary of poker terms used in Wikipedia poker articles. ... The 1996 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binions Horseshoe. ... The World Poker Tour (WPT) is a series of poker tournaments featuring most of the worlds professional players. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The introduction of this article does not provide enough context for readers unfamiliar with the subject. ... A Vietnamese American (Vietnamese: người Mỹ gốc Việt) is a resident of the United States who is of Vietnamese descent. ... For the domestic fireplace tool, see fireplace poker. ...

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Early years

In 1967, he dropped out of school at age 13 and became a bus driver to help support his family. Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ...


In early 1978, a staunch anti-Communist, he escaped from the Communist Regime of Vietnam by boat and sailed with 87 compatriots to Pulau Besar in Malaysia. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Anti-communism is opposition to communist ideology, organization, or government, on either a theoretical or practical level. ... This article is about communism as a form of society and as a political movement. ... This article is about asylum seekers travelling by boat, and also about films concerning them. ...


In 1978, he received political asylum from the United States and settled in Los Angeles, California. In 1986 he would become an American citizen. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Power lines leading to a trash dump hover just overhead in El Carpio, a Nicaraguan refugee camp in Costa Rica Under international law, a refugee is a person who is outside his/her country of nationality or habitual residence; has a well-founded fear of persecution because of his/her... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ...


In 1984 he went on a junket to Las Vegas, Nevada and played poker for the first time in his life. He would continue to go every weekend and lose hundreds of dollars, earning him the nickname "Money Machine." He quickly mastered the game, however, winning his first tournament in 1987. This article is about the year. ... Junket can refer to: a trip taken by a government official at public expense with dubious public benefit a form of bribery/corruption whereby entities offer services or privileges in the expectation of winning hearts and minds. Compare movie junket. ... Vegas redirects here. ... Official language(s) English Capital Carson City Largest city Las Vegas Area  Ranked 7th  - Total 110,567 sq mi (286,367 km²)  - Width 322 miles (519 km)  - Length 490 miles (788 km)  - % water 0. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...


With his poker winnings, he opened a dry cleaning business and furniture store, but sold them in 1990 because they took too much of his time and didn't make enough money. Through these businesses he would, however, meet and work with many Vietnamese people who would later fall under his tutelage, such as his cousins David "The Dragon" Pham and Minh Nguyen. Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... David The Dragon Pham (born in South Vietnam), is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player. ... Minh Pokerhost Nguyen (born May 15) is a Vietnamese American professional poker player, residing in Bell Gardens, California. ...


In 1987, he married his wife, Tuyet Van Nguyễn. He currently has eight children: three boys and five girls. Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ...


Three of his daughters share December 22 as a birthday, each exactly four years apart. December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...


Professional poker career

Nguyen has over 120 finishes in the money from 2000 to 2004, and during his career spanning over 17 years he has won more than 75 tournaments. The large and growing jargon of poker includes many terms. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Nguyen is known for tutoring players, many of whom go on to be successful in their own right. He is believed to have trained more tournament winners than anyone else, according to Benny Binion Behnen, grandson of Benny Binion. However, the poker school's reputation has been tarnished by unsubstantiated rumors that his students dump chips to others. One thing that is substantiated, however, is that Men receives a portion of all his students' winnings.(1). Benny Binion at the 1979 World Series of Poker Lester Ben Benny Binion (November 20, 1904 - December 25, 1989) was a well known American casino owner and poker enthusiast. ...


In 1991 one of his students gave him the nickname "The Master," and now he is widely known as "Men the Master." He donates a portion of the money he earns through tournaments and tutoring to charities in Vietnam, and in 1996 built a kindergarten in Vietnam. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...


Nguyen won the Card Player Magazine Player of the Year award in 1997, 2001, 2003 and 2005 and is widely revered as one of the most fearsome cash game and tournament players in the world. Card Player Magazine is an industry publication specializing in poker strategy and poker tournament coverage. ...


As of 2007, his total live tournament winnings exceed $7,800,000.


World Series of Poker Bracelets

Year Tournament Prize (US$)
1992 $1,500 Seven-Card Stud $120,600
1995 $2,500 Seven-Card Stud Split $96,000
1995 $2,500 Limit Hold'em $110,000
1996 $2,500 Omaha 8 or Better $110,000
2003 $5,000 Seven Card Stud $178,560
2003 $1,500 Ace to Five Triple Draw Lowball $43,520

The 2007 WSOP Main Event Bracelet A bracelet is awared to each of the winners of the 50+ plus events at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). ... The 1992 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binions Horseshoe. ... The 1995 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binions Horseshoe. ... Texas hold em (or simply hold em or holdem) is the most popular of the community card poker games. ... The 1996 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binions Horseshoe. ... Omaha holdem (or Omaha holdem or simply Omaha) is a community card poker game based on Texas hold em. ... The 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binions Horseshoe. ... Seven-card stud is a variant of stud poker. ...

External links


  Results from FactBites:
 
Men Nguyen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (456 words)
Nguyen has over 120 finishes in the money from 2000 to 2004, and during his career spanning over 17 years he has won more than 75 tournaments.
Nguyen is known for tutoring players, many of whom go on to be successful in their own right.
Cloutier (2) - 2003: Men Nguyen (3) - 2004: Daniel Negreanu - 2005: Men Nguyen (4)
Men 'The Master' Goes All In (296 words)
Under the endorsement agreement, Men the Master will be the inspiration for an All In signature line of clothing, which will feature a specially designed gold version of the All In logo (a favorite color of "The Master").
About Men Nguyen - http://www.menmaster.com/ Men "The Master" Nguyen has won over 75 major poker tournaments and was Card Player magazine's Player of the Year in 1997, 2001 and 2003.
Men "The Master" Nguyen's official website was launched in August and generated more than 10,000 hits in the first 24 hours, a testament to Men's popularity and proof that he is one of the most well known players on the tournament circuit.
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