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Aggressive, flashy, and outlandish are just some of the ways to describe Poker
legend Thuan (Scotty) Nguyen. Always with a grin on his face, Scotty is one of
the true characters of Poker. He is known for his ultra aggressive style of
play, and flashy persona around the Poker circuit, and his style has paid off
handsomely. A top player, and first rate showman, Scotty “Win” Nguyen has no
less than four World Series titles to his name, and is regarded as one of the
toughest opponents in the world.
Nguyen likes to perpetuate the legend that he was born with a deck of cards in
his hands. While this might be a slight exaggeration, few would argue Nguyen’s
talent.
He came over to the United States in 1979 from his native Vietnam. Brimming
with his characteristic confidence, Scotty began his journey as a dealer. In
this capacity he was able to study the play of some great players and derive a
means to improve their game. He progressed up through the ranks, as his
bankroll increased, to arrive at the pinnacle of his game.
Scotty’s trademark at the table is his unparalleled confidence. Nobody has as
much self belief as Scotty Nguyen. When asked what his secret was, Nguyen
responded “When I look down, I always see aces baby!” His confidence
translates into extreme aggression at the table, and it’s clear that Scotty
plays to win, not to place. Outlandish showmanship has also earned him his
fair share of attention, and Nguyen has delivered the results to back up his
claims.
As a confident competitor, Scotty Nguyen would be all bark and no bite if he
wasn’t one of the top players in the world. Scotty Nguyen is not all bark and
no bite! A quick look at his Poker resume affirms his elite status; Nguyen
holds 4 World Series of Poker bracelets, including his famous main event win
in 1998, when he warned Kevin McBride “If you call this one, it’s all over
baby!”- Scotty wasn’t kidding; with the board showing a full house he turned
over a bigger full house and knocked McBride out of the tournament to take the
win. He has also won 2 Legends of Poker events, and to date has almost $4
million in winnings.
A showman and a champion, Scotty Nguyen is a colourful and exciting player to
watch anytime he sits down. He’ll take on anyone, anytime, and more often than
not Scotty “Win” will come out on top. Watch for him to continue to be a
highlight of the World Poker Tour and any other big tournament he enters.
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