Tony "The Animal" Ma's Profile

Full Name: Hieu Ngoc "The Animal" Ma
Birthplace: Vietnam
Current Residence: South El Monte, CA, USA

A former ship welder and truck driver who was once "Player of the Year".

Tournament Name	Place	Prize	Date	Casino
WSOP Event 46 - $1K 7-Card Stud 8/b	6^th	$19,270	Jun 28, 2007	The Rio
WSOP Event 1 - - World Championship Mixed Hold'em (Limit/NL)	24^th	$15,898	Jun 1, 2007	The Rio
L.A. Classic - Event 19 - $2500 NLH	25^th	$3,420	Feb 12, 2007	Commerce
Jack Binion World Poker Open - Event 12 - NLH Event 12	3^rd	$28,180	Jan 13, 2007	Gold Strike
WPT 5 - 5 Diamond - Event 12 - Doyle Brunson North American Poker Classic NLH Event 12	54^th	$25,370	Dec 14, 2006	The Bellagio
5 Diamond - Event 4 - NLH Event 4	9^th	$9,045	Dec 4, 2006	The Bellagio
Festa al Lago - NLH Event, 7	18^th	$3,565	Oct 8, 2006	The Bellagio
CA Championship - $300 NLH	12^th	$1,810	Sep 16, 2006	Commerce
CA Championship - $300 NLH	45^th	$345	Sep 15, 2006	Commerce
CA Championship - NLH Shootout	7^th	$2,400	Sep 11, 2006	Commerce
WPT 5 - Legends of Poker - NLH Championship	41^st	$15,530	Aug 26, 2006	The Bike
Bellagio Challenge Cup - Championship Event	28^th	$18,705	Aug 7, 2006	The Bellagio
WSOP NLH Main Event	589^th	$20,617	Jul 28, 2006	The Rio
WSOP $2K NLH	35^th	$12,224	Jul 1, 2006	The Rio
The NPL-Vegas Open - NLH @ 12pm	2^nd	$20,166	Jun 9, 2006	Caesar's LV
WPT 5 - Mandalay Bay Championship - NLH Championship	11^th	$33,600	Jun 8, 2006	Mandalay Bay
Mandalay Bay Championship - $1K NLH	2^nd	$57,240	May 29, 2006	Mandalay Bay
Mirage Poker Showdown - $1K NLH	6^th	$7,553	May 6, 2006	The Mirage
Winnin' O' the Green - $300 NLH	25^th	$680	Mar 15, 2006	The Bike
L.A. Classic - $500 NLH	9^th	$5,378	Feb 13, 2006	Commerce
L.A. Classic - $1K Omaha 8/b	6^th	$5,398	Jan 31, 2006	Commerce
L.A. Classic - $500 NLH	8^th	$6,489	Jan 26, 2006	Commerce
Poker Derby - $2K NLH	2^nd	$32,125	Jan 15, 2006	Hollywood Park Casino
5 Diamond - $1500 NLH	2^nd	$107,700	Nov 30, 2005	The Bellagio
Commerce Casino Holiday Bonus - $2500 NLH	18^th	$4,145	Nov 20, 2005	Commerce
Legends of Poker - $1500 NLH	12^th	$4,840	Aug 20, 2005	The Bike
Legends of Poker - E.O. 7-Card Stud 8/b & Omaha High 8/b	6^th	$2,480	Aug 18, 2005	The Bike
Legends of Poker - $300 NLH	12^th	$2,790	Jul 30, 2005	The Bike
WSOP Event 13 - $5K NLH	9^th	$43,805	Jun 14, 2005	The Rio
WSOP Event 3 - $1500 PLH	3^rd	$118,240	Jun 5, 2005	The Rio
WPT 3 - 5 Star World Classic Championship - Main Event - NLH	14^th	$94,355	Apr 24, 2005	The Bellagio
5 Star World Classic Championship - $5K NLH	1^st	$435,980	Apr 14, 2005	The Bellagio
WPT 3 - World Poker Challenge - Main Event - NLH	25^th	$10,352	Apr 1, 2005	Grand Sierra Resort
WSOP Circuit-Rio LV - Championship	10^th	$29,525	Mar 22, 2005	The Rio
WPT 3 - Shooting Star - Main Event - NLH	27^th	$25,000	Mar 11, 2005	Bay 101
WPT 3 - L.A. Classic - Main Event - NLH	44^th	$15,499	Feb 22, 2005	Commerce
L.A. Classic - $1K Limit 7-Card Stud	13^th	$1,184	Feb 9, 2005	Commerce
L.A. Classic - $1K Limit Omaha H/L	8^th	$3,031	Feb 3, 2005	Commerce
L.A. Classic - $500 Limit Omaha H/L	7^th	$2,837	Jan 28, 2005	Commerce
Commerce Casino Holiday Bonus - $300 NLH	2^nd	$12,995	Nov 17, 2004	Commerce
Heavenly Hold'em - $300 NLH	2^nd	$21,315	Sep 23, 2004	Commerce
Heavenly Hold'em - $300 LH	4^th	$3,995	Sep 21, 2004	Commerce
Heavenly Hold'em - $200 LH	7^th	$1,585	Sep 13, 2004	Commerce
Legends of Poker - Event 24 - $1500 NLH	3^rd	$34,910	Aug 22, 2004	The Bike
Legends of Poker - Event 14 - $300 NLH	27^th	$1,040	Aug 10, 2004	The Bike
Grand Slam Of Poker - $300 NLH	8^th	$3,675	Jul 16, 2004	Hustler Casino
CA Championship - $500 LH	18^th	$1,515	Jun 17, 2004	Commerce
WSOP Event 5 - $1500 Omaha H/L	36^th	$2,060	Apr 26, 2004	Binion's
5 Star World Classic Championship - Event 2 - $2500 Limit Omaha H/L	7^th	$7,978	Apr 4, 2004	The Bellagio
L.A. Classic - Event 22 - $1500 PLH	16^th	$2,545	Feb 19, 2004	Commerce
5 Diamond - $2500 LH	8^th	$7,809	Dec 10, 2003	The Bellagio
World Poker Finals - $300 Limit Omaha H/L	14^th	$788	Oct 28, 2003	Foxwoods
Borgata Poker Open - Event 1 - $500 LH	9^th	$1,448	Sep 17, 2003	The Borgata
Heavenly Hold'em - $200 NLH	7^th	$2,055	Sep 11, 2003	Commerce
Legends of Poker - $500 LH	12^th	$1,735	Aug 26, 2003	The Bike
Legends of Poker - $300 Limit 7-Card Stud H/L	2^nd	$11,400	Aug 4, 2003	The Bike
Grand Slam Of Poker - NLH Main Event	2^nd	$27,600	Jul 28, 2003	Hustler Casino
Grand Slam Of Poker - LH Shootout	9^th	$540	Jul 26, 2003	Hustler Casino
Grand Slam Of Poker - $300 NLH	12^th	$870	Jul 24, 2003	Hustler Casino
Bellagio Special Poker Events - $2500 NLH	4^th	$9,700	Jul 22, 2003	The Bellagio
Grand Slam Of Poker - $200 NLH	16^th	$540	Jul 19, 2003	Hustler Casino
CA Championship - $300 7-Card Stud	4^th	$3,485	Jun 8, 2003	Commerce
WSOP Event 32 - $3K NLH	10^th	$13,320	May 15, 2003	Binion's
WSOP Event 22 - $1500 NLH	9^th	$11,245	May 6, 2003	Binion's
WSOP Event 11 - $2500 NLH	12^th	$7,220	Apr 25, 2003	Binion's
5 Star World Classic Championship - $2500 LH	9^th	$5,529	Apr 9, 2003	The Bellagio
Larry Flynt's Poker Challenge Cup - NLH - Main Event	2^nd	$42,090	Mar 8, 2003	Hustler Casino
Larry Flynt's Poker Challenge Cup - $300 NLH	3^rd	$4,860	Mar 6, 2003	Hustler Casino
WPT 1 - WPT Invitational: $200,000 Freeroll - Main Event - NLH	5^th	$7,000	Feb 25, 2003	Commerce
L.A. Classic - Event 22 - $300 LH	1^st	$121,655	Feb 20, 2003	Commerce
5 Diamond - Event 9 - $500 LH	8^th	$2,444	Dec 10, 2002	The Bellagio
Commerce Casino Holiday Bonus - LH & Omaha H/L	2^nd	$5,470	Nov 26, 2002	Commerce
World Poker Finals - Event 18 - Limit S.H.O.E	15^th	$578	Nov 13, 2002	Foxwoods
World Poker Finals - Event 8 - $500 Limit 7-Card Stud	7^th	$3,135	Nov 3, 2002	Foxwoods
World Poker Finals - Event 3 - $300 Limit 7-Card Stud	5^th	$6,050	Oct 29, 2002	Foxwoods
World Poker Finals - Event 1 - $300 NLH	26^th	$703	Oct 27, 2002	Foxwoods
World Poker Finals - Event 1 - $300 NLH	27^th	$703	Oct 27, 2002	Foxwoods
Big Poker Oktober - BPO Appreciation Tournament	8^th	$1,085	Oct 15, 2002	The Bike
Legends of Poker - Event 26 - $1K Limit Omaha H/L	2^nd	$12,880	Aug 26, 2002	The Bike
Legends of Poker - Event 25 - Shootout - LH	6^th	$1,800	Aug 25, 2002	The Bike
Legends of Poker - Event 17 - $1K LH	8^th	$1,975	Aug 16, 2002	The Bike
Legends of Poker - Event 6 - $300 Limit Omaha H/L	5^th	$1,890	Aug 5, 2002	The Bike
Jack Binion World Poker Open - $500 7-Card Stud	5^th	$3,056	Jan 14, 2002	Binion's
US Championship - NLH Championship	7^th	$19,950	Dec 14, 2001	The Taj
US Championship - $1K Omaha H/L	2^nd	$17,250	Dec 8, 2001	The Taj
US Championship - $1K NLH	8^th	$2,080	Dec 7, 2001	The Taj
World Poker Finals - $1K NLH	8^th	$3,330	Nov 7, 2001	Foxwoods
World Poker Finals - $300 7-Card Stud	1^st	$35,412	Oct 29, 2001	Foxwoods
World Poker Finals - $300 NLH	9^th	$1,556	Oct 28, 2001	Foxwoods
Big Poker Oktober - BPO Appreciation Tournament - NLH	1^st	$13,320	Oct 16, 2001	The Bike
Heavenly Hold'em - $200 PLH	8^th	$597	Sep 12, 2001	Commerce
Legends of Poker - NLH Championship Event	3^rd	$26,250	Aug 27, 2001	The Bike
Legends of Poker - $1K Omaha H/L	9^th	$1,340	Aug 20, 2001	The Bike
Legends of Poker - $300 LH	3^rd	$15,220	Aug 3, 2001	The Bike
Orleans Open - $500 NLH	3^rd	$18,580	Jul 22, 2001	The Orleans
CA Championship - Omaha Hi Lo	4^th	$3,078	Jun 13, 2001	Commerce
America's Classic - $300 PLH	1^st	$17,160	May 30, 2001	The Bike
WSOP Event 21 - $5K 7-Card Stud	16^th	$5,045	May 9, 2001	Binion's
WSOP Event 17 - $2500 Omaha H/L 8/b	2^nd	$86,815	May 6, 2001	Binion's
Jack Binion World Poker Open - $500 PLH	1^st	$75,854	Apr 2, 2001	Binion's
L.A. Classic - $500 7-Card Stud	6^th	$2,475	Feb 14, 2001	Commerce
L.A. Classic - $300 NLH	4^th	$5,544	Feb 5, 2001	Commerce
US Championship - Main Event	8^th	$15,900	Dec 15, 2000	The Taj
WSOP Event 18 - $3K PLH	3^rd	$57,000	May 9, 2000	Binion's
WSOP Event 2 - $2K LH	1^st	$367,040	Apr 24, 2000	Binion's
WSOP $2500 NLH	4^th	$46,050	May 2, 1999	Binion's
WSOP $3K LH	15^th	$5,643	May 3, 1998	Binion's
WSOP $5K LH	13^th	$5,600	May 10, 1997	Binion's
WSOP $1500 7-Card Stud	7^th	$10,710	Apr 27, 1997	Binion's
WSOP $5K LH	1^st	$236,000	May 11, 1996	Binion's
WSOP $2K LH	15^th	$10,560	Apr 23, 1996	Binion's
WSOP $1500 LH	14^th	$8,400	Apr 25, 1995	Binion's

Total Winnings According to Database - $2,776,801

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