Nghia Hong Le

Nghia Hong Le emerged in 2011 at the WSOP Circuit Horseshoe Bossier City Event #5 ($345 buy-in No-Limit Hold'em), defeating 264 players to claim the title, earning his first WSOP gold ring and $18,489 in prize money. At the time, the 28-year-old professional poker player was from Suwanee, Georgia.

• 2018 WSOP Main Event: Placed 35th in Event #65: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event, earning $230,475 (source: WSOP.com Nghia Le (FL)).
• 2021 WSOP Main Event: Finished 717th in Event #67: Main Event, earning $17,500 (same source).
• 2024 WSOP: Made the final table in Event #91: $3,000 H.O.R.S.E., finishing 10th for $11,454 (source: WSOP.com 3Putts).
• 2022 WSOP Circuit Harrah's Cherokee: Placed 11th in Event #10: $1,700 Main Event for $24,911 (source: WSOP.com Nghia Le (FL)).

Additionally, he has cashed in multiple WSOP side events, including 97th in 2024 Event #90 PLO, 462nd in Event #86 Mystery Bounty PLO, etc. MSPT records show that under the nickname "3 Putts," he has also accumulated over $53,000 in prize money in the Mid-States Poker Tour.

Nghia Hong Le's style is described as conservative and solid, with an emphasis on position and pot control. He excels in mixed games, performing well in variants such as H.O.R.S.E. and Pot-Limit Omaha. Against aggressive opponents, he tends to wait patiently for opportunities, leveraging his post-flop reading ability to extract value.

• Nickname: "3 Putts" (originating from golf terminology, implying he often requires multiple thoughts at the poker table).
• Gold Ring Victory: At the 2011 WSOP Circuit final table, he defeated a strong lineup that included three female players, earning him the playful label of "party pooper."
• Diverse Background: He has resided in Georgia, Minnesota, and Florida, demonstrating an ability to move and adapt to different poker games.