Scotty Nguyen has announced that he will be competing in the second half of the 54th World Series of Poker (WSOP) after undergoing successful surgery to treat his slipping rib syndrome. The 60-year-old will be missing the initial events at this year’s series as he recovers from the surgery but is looking forward to getting back in action by the first week of July.
Nguyen Set for WSOP Return this July
In a recent tweet, Nguyen shared with his fans and followers updates regarding his condition. The Vietnamese-American poker pro said that the site of the surgery is still painful, limiting his movement. As per advice from his doctor, he needs to rest for around two to three weeks to fully recover. That means he still has the chance to win his sixth gold bracelet this year.
Nguyen also thanked his fans and supporters for all the love and support and said he wanted to return to the WSOP as soon as possible to see all their smiles.
Hunt for WSOP Glory Continues
Nguyen last won a bracelet in 2008 when he took down the $50K H.O.R.S.E. for more than $1,989,120, his largest score to date. But his biggest and most memorable victory took place 25 years ago when he claimed the $10,000 WSOP Main Event in 1998 for $1,000,000.
