Phong Turbo Nguyen
United States
Phong "Turbo" Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player known for his hyper-aggressive style and appearances on High Stakes Poker. He has accumulated over $2.6 million in live tournament earnings, primarily from high roller events and World Poker Tour stops.
Overview
Phong Nguyen, widely known by his nickname "Turbo," was born in Vietnam and later moved to the United States. He began playing high-stakes cash games and tournaments in the late 2000s, gaining recognition for his fast-paced, aggressive approach. He resides in Los Angeles, California.
Tournament Highlights
Although Nguyen has not yet won a WSOP bracelet, he has recorded multiple deep runs in high-roller events. His best WSOP result came in 2023 when he finished 15th in the $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em 6-Handed event for $51,951. On the World Poker Tour, his top cash is $62,500 for 11th place in the 2022 WPT Seminole Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open. His lifetime live tournament earnings exceed $2.6 million.
[High Stakes](/term/high-stakes) Poker and Cash Games
Nguyen is best known for his appearances on the television show High Stakes Poker, where his ultra-aggressive style produced several memorable bluffs and confrontations with players like Phil Hellmuth. He also regularly participates in high-stakes cash games in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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