Ngoc Ha Nguyen
Vietnam
Ngoc Ha Nguyen is a Vietnamese poker player with career live earnings exceeding $144,000, highlighted by a third-place finish in the 2024 Red Dragon Championship for $80,470. She has cashed in over 82% of her 23 recorded events, including multiple World Poker Tour appearances and a win on the Red Dragon Poker Tour.
Overview
Ngoc Ha Nguyen is a rising poker talent from Vietnam, known for her consistent deep runs and impressive ITM rate of 82.6% across 23 live tournaments. With career earnings of $144,910 (as per Somuchpoker data), she has established herself as one of the notable female players in the Asian poker circuit. Her largest single cash came in December 2024, when she finished third in the Red Dragon Championship for KRW 112,450,000 (~$80,470).
Notable Tournament Results
- Red Dragon Championship (2024) – Ngoc Ha Nguyen finished 3rd out of 642 entries, earning KRW 112,450,000 (approximately $80,470). This remains her largest career cash. The event was held as part of the Red Dragon Poker Tour.
- World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia Championship – She cashed twice in this series: 24th place in 2025 for $17,300, and 65th place in 2024 for $7,185, totaling $24,485 in WPT earnings.
- RDPT Plus 2026: NLH Bounty Hyper Turbo – She took 1st place out of 129 entries, winning $7,500. This victory highlights her ability to adapt to faster structures.
- Vietnam Poker League (VPL) III 2026 Main Event – She finished 9th out of 799 entries, earning $14,000.
- Grand Loyal Poker Championship (GLPC) IV 2026 Main Event – Placed 93rd out of 1,094 entries for $1,400.
- RPT Championship I – 2025 Main Event – Finished 59th out of 1,118 entries, winning $2,100.
World Poker Tour Appearances
Ngoc Ha Nguyen has participated in multiple WPT events, primarily the WPT Cambodia Championship at NagaWorld Integrated Resort in Phnom Penh. Her two cashes in 2024 and 2025 earned her a total of $24,485 and 150 WPT points.
Recent Successes and Consistency
As of 2026, Nguyen has attended 23 events, making the money 19 times (82.6%) and reaching the final table 5 times (21.7%). Her consistent performance is reflected in her Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) ranking of 4,346 globally (#491 in Asia-Pacific). She has a net worth in Asia-Pacific of $144,910.
Playing Style (Inferred from Results)
While no explicit descriptions of her playing style are available in the search results, her results suggest a patient and selective approach. Her ability to cash in over 80% of events indicates strong fundamentals and good decision-making. The lone victory in a bounty hyper turbo shows she can also apply pressure when needed.
Legacy and Impact
Ngoc Ha Nguyen represents the growing presence of Vietnamese players in international poker. Her success in Asian tours like the Red Dragon Poker Tour, WPT, and Vietnam Poker League serves as an inspiration for aspiring players in the region. With a high ITM rate and multiple final tables, she continues to build her reputation as a formidable competitor.
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