L.A. Poker Classic Update: Men is the Man

Men Nguyen

At the 2008 L.A. Poker Classic being played out at the Commerce Casino, Men “The Master” Nguyen is indeed showing that he is the master of the game. With his latest win, Nguyen has become the only player at the high profile event to win more than one event. Nguyen won event No. 20, a $2,500 buy-in limit hold’em tournament that gave him close to $43,000. He also won event No. 14, a $1,500 buy-in no-limit hold’em event, which gave Nguyen nearly $82,000; and event No. 10, a $300 buy-in seven-card stud eight-or better tournament, adding more than $15,000 to his winnings. and 204 points.

Looking to learn more about Men Nguyen? Here’s a great interview with “The Master” shortly after he picked up the 2006 Poker Player of the Year award.