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Scotty Nguyen
Thuan "Scotty" Nguyen is a Vietnamese American professional poker player. Scotty Nguyen was born October 28, 1962 in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Scotty Nguyen is a five time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, most notably as the winner of the 1998 World Series of Poker Main Event and the 2008 WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship. This win also made him the first and currently only player to win both the WSOP Main Event and $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. events.
Scotty Nguyen also stated that the only type of World Series of Poker event he has yet to win is 2-7 lowball. Nguyen is one of the most active players in professional poker today, and from 2000 to 2004 he finished in the money in more than 100 events.
Scotty Nguyen is noted for playing with lots of emotion. On the final hand of the 1998 World Series of Poker's Main Event, a full house was dealt on the table (9-9-8-8-8). Nguyen made the memorable quote to his opponent Kevin McBride: "You call, gonna be all over, baby!" McBride called, saying "I call. I play the board." Scotty Nguyen beat McBride with a better full house (9-9-9-8-8).
Scotty Nguyens Main Event triumph in 1998 was followed immediately by tragedy—the very next day, one of his brothers was hit by a car back home in Vietnam, and killed. For this reason, Scotty Nguyen does not wear his 1998 WSOP championship bracelet.
Scotty Nguyen made an appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in April 2004.
After making several World Poker Tour final tables, Scotty Nguyen eventually won a WPT event in January 2006, defeating Michael Mizrachi heads-up in the fourth season Gold Strike World Poker Open when his A♠ Q♠ made a flush against Mizrachi's A♣ J♦ on the very first hand of heads-up round. With this WPT victory, Scotty Nguyen became one of only 5people to win both the main event of the World Series of Poker and a World Poker Tour title.
Scotty Nguyen earned a second place finish at the 2007 World Series of Poker in the seven card stud high low split eight or better event won by Eli Elezra. Scotty Nguyen stated after the event that he hadn't played cash games in over two years because he enjoys a friendly environment which is difficult in serious cash games. Scotty Nguyen also nearly made the final table of the 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event, finishing in 11th place out of a field of 6,358 and earning $476,926.
At the 2008 $50,000 World Series of Poker H.O.R.S.E. event, Scotty Nguyen exhibited what many have considered objectionable, and even rule-breaking behavior. In the broadcast of the prestigious event, Scotty Nguyen is shown drinking numerous alcoholic beverages while swearing and scolding others at the final table, drawing criticism from commentators. Following the event, Scotty Nguyen issued an apology to his fans and stated that the event's editing depicted him unfairly. He also cited issues like exhaustion, frustration with the perceived gloating of Michael DeMichele, and pressure to succeed as reasons for his unconventional behavior.
As of 2008, Scotty Nguyen total live tournament winnings exceed $9,700,000.
Scotty Nguyen has also made appearances on the Ultimate Blackjack Tour playing Elimination Blackjack.
World Series of Poker Bracelets
Year Tournament Prize (US$)
1997 $2,000 Omaha 8 or Better $156,959
1998 $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship $1,000,000
2001 $2,500 Pot Limit Omaha $178,480
2001 $5,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Split Eight or Better $287,580
2008 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship $1,989,120