Van Son Mai

Van Son Mai began recording notable results in late 2023, particularly at the USOP Da Nang in Vietnam. Over a ten-day stretch in November 2023, he cashed in five events across multiple variants, including a 3rd place finish in a 5-Card Pot Limit Omaha event (108 entrants), a 5th place in a No Limit Hold'em Mystery Rush Bounty (66 entries), and a 12th place in another Mystery Bounty (220 entries). He also placed 16th in The Closer and 72nd in the Mystery Millions (555 entries). These early results showcased his ability to adapt to different game types and large fields.

Mai's consistent form continued into 2025 and 2026. At the RPT Championship I 2025 (Kick Off event, 1,360 entries), he finished 154th for $320. In early 2026, he cashed at the Grand Loyal Poker Championship IV 2026 (Mini Main Event, 1,081 entries), placing 51st for $1,600 – his largest recorded cash to date. At the RPT Championship III (Opener Event, 1,720 entries), he finished 155th for $530. Most recently, at the Quads Poker Championship I 2026 (Quads Signature, 648 entries), he placed 37th for $935. Across all recorded events, Mai has cashed in 7 out of 7 entries, maintaining a perfect in-the-money rate.

From his results, Mai appears to be a disciplined and patient player who excels in large-field tournaments. His ability to navigate through thousands of opponents in events like the RPT Kick Off and GLPC Mini Main Event suggests strong fundamentals and a knack for surviving high-variance phases. He also shows flexibility by competing in non-hold'em games (5-card PLO) and novelty formats like Mystery Bounty, indicating a well-rounded skill set. His consistent deep runs point to a style that prioritizes steady accumulation over high-risk moves.

As of mid-2026, Mai remains active on the Asian circuit. His most recent outing was at the Quads Poker Championship I 2026 (June 19-20, 2026), where he earned $935 in a 648-player field. Earlier in June, he cashed at the RPT Championship III Opener Event for $530. In April 2026, he recorded his biggest cash of $1,600 at the Grand Loyal Poker Championship IV 2026 Mini Main Event. These performances keep him in the top 2,500 of the Somuchpoker Poker Index (SPI) in Asia-Pacific.

Van Son Mai represents the growing wave of Vietnamese players making their mark on the regional live tournament scene. While not yet a household name internationally, his steady results and frequent cashes in major Asian tours (RPT, GLPC, USOP) help raise the profile of Vietnamese poker talent. His ability to perform in diverse formats and large fields serves as an example for aspiring players in Vietnam.