Scotty came to the United States from Vietnam when he was 14 years old. After a year in Chicago he moved to California where he grew up and was introduced to the game of poker. His table persona is one of fearless aggression although he usually keeps up a running commentary that often has his opponents off balance. Scotty spends a lot of his time visiting with his family in Vietnam and sends much of his earnings to his extended family. Scotty is one of the highest earning professional poker players in the sport today and travels on the tournament circuit throughout the world.
Scotty's trademark at the table is his unparalleled confidence. Nobody has as much self belief as Scotty Nguyen. When asked what his secret was, Nguyen responded "When I look down, I always see aces baby!" His confidence translates into extreme aggression at the table, and it's clear that Scotty plays to win, not to place. Outlandish showmanship has also earned him his fair share of attention, and Nguyen has delivered the results to back up his claims.