03.18.08
Van Nguyen Becomes First-Ever Woman to Win a WPT Event!
There’s a new Poker Champ in the Nguyen household.
Van “The Blaster” Nguyen took down the WPT Celebrity Invitational on Monday, March 3rd, 2008., continuing her husband’s (Men “The Master” Nguyen) tradition of dominance at the L.A. Poker Classic.
With her husband watching from the stands, Nguyen defeated a final table that included Poker Hall-of-Famer Billy Baxter as well as heads-up opponent Ethan Ruby to become the first woman in WPT history to capture a title in an open tournament.
“The Blaster” received $100,000 in prize money as well as the opportunity to show off her skills at the WPT World Championship at Bellagio in April.
The event drew 445 players, and is one of the more exclusive World Poker Tour events on the circuit. The final table was taped and should be televised on GSN within the next few months.
