Today is Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Poker Players

david chiu

David Chiu

Birthplace: China
Current Residence: Roland Heights, California
Nickname: Chiubacca

David is a 44 year old World Series of Poker Champion. David took home the title in the $5,000 Omaha Hi/Lo 8 or better event. David is a former restaurant owner and has been a professional now for many years and he has wrapped up several tournament titles. David first worked as a dealer years ago when small stake poker games were legalized in Colorado. David feels his concentration is his strongest suit when it comes to poker. He pays attention to his opponents' reactions, the cards they have their eye on, or the way they put their chips in the pot. David has accumulated four bracelets from the WSOP and two state championships. David is a regular in the highest limit cash games in the world.

MAJOR POKER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Year Place Event
2005 1st World Series of Poker $5,000 Omaha Hi/Lo Eight or better
2000 1st World Series of Poker $5,000 Seven-Card Stud
1998 1st World Series of Poker $3,000 Limit Hold'em
1996 1st World Series of Poker $2,000 Limit Hold'em

2005 season

  • 1st: World Series of Poker $5,000 Omaha Hi/Lo Eight or better
  • 25th: World Series of Poker $1,500 Limit Hold'em
  • 26th: World Series of Poker $5,000 Limit Hold'em
  • 34th: Sixth Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open Championship Event
  • 75th: WPT Third Annual Five-Star World Poker Classic Main Event