It was Nguyen’s fourth “Player of the Year” title and his first since 2002. For his accomplishment, he will be awarded the $10,000 into the 2006 World Series of Poker. Additionally, all players who earned points in this year’s standings will be invited to play in a private $100,000 freeroll at online poker room, Bodog.com. The top 100 finishers will also receive an invitation to an awards banquet in 2006.

Men Nguyen’s closest competition for the title “Player of the Year” was John Phan, who wasn’t giving up without a fight. Both Phan and Nguyen jetted to Atlantic City to play in the 2005 Trump Classic.