Kenny Tran
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| Kenny Tran | |
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 Kenny Tran at the 2007 World Series of Poker |
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| Nickname(s) | The Kid Sick Call Kenny |
| Hometown | Arcadia, California |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | None |
| Money finishes | 10 |
| Highest ITM main event finish |
16th, 2007 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Titles | None |
| Final tables | None |
| Money finishes | 2 |
Phuong "Kenny" Tran (born c.1974) is a professional poker player from Arcadia, California.
Tran first began playing poker in 1992 at a bowling alley while working at McDonald's. He began playing tournaments in 1999 and has 10 career World Series of Poker cashes, including two final tables in 2000 and 2007.
Tran's largest cash to date occurred when he made the final table of the $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. Event at the 2007 WSOP. He finished in 5th and won $444,000. In that same year he had his highest finish in the Main Event, finishing in 16th and earning $381,000. He also finished in 16th position in the inaugural World Series of Poker Europe Main Event, earning $68,000.
Tran is known as a cash game specialist who plays in high stakes No Limit Texas Hold 'em games at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. He also plays online on Full Tilt Poker where he is a sponsored pro.
Tran was born in Vietnam and donates 10% of his winnings to his extended family there. He is married with two children.
As of 2007 his total winnings exceed $1,395,000.
