Thanh Hao Nguyen

Thanh Hao Nguyen is a Vietnamese poker player who has built a solid reputation in the Asian poker scene, especially on the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and other regional circuits. With 19 recorded events attended and 11 in-the-money finishes, he has demonstrated consistent success at mid-to-high stakes tournaments.

Nguyen first appeared on the live tournament radar in 2018, cashing in the APT Main Event at Pro Poker Club, finishing 9th for VND 184,850,000. He followed up with a 28th-place finish in the 2023 Poker Dream Main Event for VND 148,000,000.

Nguyen's largest career cash came in November 2025 at the APT Championship Main Event Freezeout in Taipei. He finished 13th out of 671 entries, earning NT$2,055,300 (approximately $66,515). This performance boosted his profile and showcased his ability to compete in large fields.

In 2026, Nguyen continued to post strong results:

• VPT Championship III 2026: 10th place for $5,200
• APT Taipei 2026 Main Event: 50th place for $9,100
• RPT Championship II Main Event: 107th place for $1,900

He also cashed in the 2025 Triton WPT online Slam, finishing 19th for $80,000, though this result is listed under the name "Thanh Nguyen" on some databases.

As of 2026, Nguyen has total live tournament earnings of approximately $156,525, with his largest win in Asia-Pacific being $66,515. His SPI (SMP Poker Index) score of 1,958 ranks him #1,308 in the region. He holds no WSOP bracelets or rings but has proven to be a consistent threat in the Asian poker circuit.