About Danny Nguyen
| Name | Danny Nguyen |
|---|---|
| Current Residence | San Jose California |
Other players in the five-day event included Hollywood celebrities James Woods and Tobey Maguire, and poker stars Chris "Jesus" Ferguson and "Greg "Fossilman" Raymer. Danny was close to being eliminated in fourth place at the final table when he caught miracle running 7's that enabled him to double up and stay alive. He won the tournament heads-up against Canadian player Jay Martens.
Danny now plans on playing the pro circuit full-time. He has four children and lives in San Jose, California. He ranks at number 208 in Bluff Magazine's Bluff Players.
Trivia
- Father of four
- Boasts a rags-to-riches poker story
- Worked as a poker dealer
Danny Nguyen recent tournament placings
| Place | Winnings | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,025,000 | WPT Season 3, Bay 101 Shooting Stars of Poker |