Thang Luu

Thang Luu is a Vietnamese American professional poker player who won the 2008 World Series of Poker $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event and repeated as champion in the same event at the 2009 World Series of Poker. He finished runner-up in the same event at the 2007 World Series of Poker.

Thang Luu
Luu after winning the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event at the 2008 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)Tiger Luu
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)2
Money finish(es)5
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None

As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $750,000.[1]

World Series of Poker

Luu has five cashes at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) including finishing runner-up to Frankie O'Dell at the 2007 World Series of Poker $2,000 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event.

In June 2008, Luu won his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better event at the 2008 World Series of Poker, earning $243,342. He collected his second bracelet by winning the same event again at the 2009 World Series of Poker, earning $263,135.

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Event Prize Money
2008 $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better $243,342
2009 $1,500 Omaha Hi-Low Split-8 or Better $263,135

Notes

  1. "Thang Luu - results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved June 7, 2008.



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