| 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 |
| Residence | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 2 |
| Money finish(es) | 5 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | None |
Thang Luu is a Vietnamese American professional poker player.
As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $750,000. [1]
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. [2]
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. [3] He collected his second bracelet by winning the same event again at the 2009 World Series of Poker, earning $263,135. [4]
| 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 |
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