Xuyen Pham
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| Xuyen Pham | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bad Girl |
| Hometown | Luton |
| European Poker Tour | |
| Title(s) | None |
| Final table(s) | 1 |
| Money finish(es) | 5 |
Xuyen "Bad Girl" Pham is an English professional poker player.
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[edit] Biography
Born in Vietnam, Pham was introduced to poker by playing Texas hold 'em in her local casino in Luton.
[edit] Career
Pham has finished in the money in Texas hold 'em, seven-card stud and omaha poker tournaments from 2001 onwards, in Southampton, Luton and Dundee. She has also finished in the money of five European Poker Tour events, including one final table.
She came to note as the winner of The Gaming Club World Poker Championship in Dublin during 2004, which was played in pot limit format. In her qualifying heat she outlasted the likes of Peter Costa, Robert Williamson III, Ben Roberts and John Cernuto to progress to the final where she defeated Joe Beevers in the final heads-up confrontation to take home the €250,000 ($302,477) first prize.
In August 2005, Pham made the final table of the VC Poker Cup, won by Tony Bloom.
As of 2008, her total live tournament winnings exceed $520,000.[1]
[edit] Personal life
Pham has three children and is married to fellow poker professional Steve Vladar. They are both sponsored by William Hill Poker.
