Thang Pham
United States
Khang Tat Pham is a poker player from Santa Ana, California, who won his first WSOP bracelet in the 2024 $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship for $677,326. He has been playing live tournaments since 2007 and has accumulated over $800,000 in earnings.
Player Overview
Khang Tat Pham is a professional poker player from Santa Ana, California, United States. He is best known for winning Event #46: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP), where he took home $677,326 and his first gold bracelet. Pham has live tournament results dating back to September 2007 and has consistently cashed in WSOP events over the years.
Early Career
Pham's first recorded live cash came in September 2007. His first five-figure score was in January 2008, when he finished third in a $335 buy-in side event at the L.A. Poker Classic for $31,539. The following year, he won a $545 buy-in side event at the same festival, earning $54,864.
WSOP Success
Pham has multiple deep runs in WSOP events. In the 2019 WSOP, he finished 42nd in Event #3: BIG 50 - $500 No-Limit Hold'em, which featured 28,371 entrants, turning his $50 buy-in into $27,620. He also cashed in the 2019 WSOP Main Event, placing 679th for $20,200. His biggest achievement came in June 2024 when he won Event #46: $1,000 Seniors No-Limit Hold'em Championship, defeating a field of 7,954 players to win $677,326 and his first bracelet.
Other Notable Results
Below are Khang Pham's top five live tournament results:
Recent Performances
In 2025, Pham continued to cash at the WSOP, including a 224th place finish in Event #1: $1,000 Mystery Millions for $6,400, and a 378th place in Event #78: $600 PokerNews Deepstack Championship for $1,538.
Legacy
Khang Pham's consistent performance in large-field events and his breakthrough bracelet win solidify his reputation as a skilled tournament grinder. His ability to navigate massive fields, as demonstrated in the 2024 Seniors Championship and the 2019 Big 50, highlights his patience and endurance.
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