Theo Tran (born November 4, 1981), also known by the online alias "Pittrounder," is a Vietnamese-American professional poker player.
Early Life and Education
Tran was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He attended and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned a bachelor's degree in communications and psychology. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity.
Professional Poker Career
After graduating, Tran moved to Las Vegas and began gambling professionally. He entered the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2007, where he won in excess of $387,000. In the 2012 WSOP, he was runner-up in a $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event, earning $377,565.
World Series of Poker Statistics
- WSOP Bracelets: None
- WSOP Final Tables: 5
- WSOP Money Finishes: 40
- Highest WSOP Main Event Finish: 105th (2010)
World Poker Tour Statistics
- WPT Titles: None
- WPT Final Tables: 2
- WPT Money Finishes: 2
As of 2024, Tran's live tournament winnings exceed $3 million.
Other Individuals Named Theo Tran
The name "Theo Tran" is shared by several other individuals, including:
- A full-stack web developer and UI/UX specialist based in Dallas, Texas, with experience at companies including WealthFit, TiiCKER, and Koat.ai.
- A staff pharmacist (PharmD) at Boston Medical Center.
- A digital artist and game design student at the University of Cincinnati.
- A civil engineering student at Carnegie Mellon University.
- A university lecturer at RMIT University Vietnam.
