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Scotty Nguyen
- Name: Scotty Nguyen
- Nickname: The Prince
- Current Residence: Henderson, Nev.
- Birth Date: October 28, 1962
- Birth Place: Nha Trang, Vietnam
Scotty Nguyen's hometown, Nha Trang, is situated on a strip of the South China Sea in south-central Vietnam. Shimmering with white sand beaches and pristine waters, and renowned for its healing natural mineral springs, the city is fast becoming a destination for international tourists and backpackers.
But when Scotty was born in 1962, Nha Trang, like the rest of Vietnam, was a very different place. Though the United States had not yet... Read More >>
But when Scotty was born in 1962, Nha Trang, like the rest of Vietnam, was a very different place. Though the United States had not yet... Read More >>
Trivia
- First player to win the WSOP Main Event (1998), a WPT Championship (2006) and the WSOP $50k H.O.R.S.E. Championship (2008)
- Took down his first WPT Championship in just one hand
- Suffered a meltdown and depression following his 11th-place finish in the 2007 Main Event
- Angered fans and pros alike with his uncharacteristically belligerent behavior at the 2008 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. final table, where, seemingly drunk, he tongue-lashed opponents and staff, and treated everyone with contempt and rudeness. He has since offered an apology
- Considers himself to be the people's poker champion
- Appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 2004
- Coined the phrase "That's poker, baby!" in reference to a particularly bad beat
- His birth name is Thuan Nguyen
- Was featured in a Diet Pepsi commercial in 2006 with Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu
- Is an Omaha Hi-Lo specialist
- Has 12 siblings
- Changed his name to Scotty when he started cleaning tables at a Vegas casino
- Has two small Japanese monkeys, Lucky (male) and Jackpot (female)
- Loves spending time at home with his wife, Julie
- Enjoys cooking (chicken wings are his specialty), barbequing and working in the garden
Recent Tournament Placings
Player Statistics
| Cashes | 42 |
|---|---|
| Total Winnings | $5,866,761 |
| First Place Finishes | 6 |
| WSOP Bracelets | 5 |
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- I'm Sorry: The Scotty Nguyen Interview
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