Thien "Tim" Phan (2,162,000)
Today's cash will push Phan's career winnings past the $1.5M mark and with a bit of luck, it could take him a lot further up the all-time money winners list.
Notable money finishes on Phan's resume include:
-24th in the 2005 WSOP Main Event ($304,680);
-2005 Final Table (4th) at the 2005 WPT Legends of Poker in LA;
Phan has quickly established himself as a top flight player in just a few years. His 2005 earnings topped $200K. In 2006, he took that up past $600K. Already he is over $300K in 2007 and is ready to at least double that number today.