David Bach (poker player)

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David Bach
ResidenceAthens, Georgia
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) 3
Final table(s)13
Money finish(es)31
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		45th, 2011
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)2
Information accurate as of 18 June 2017.

David Bach is a professional poker player, and the winner of the $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. event at the 2009 World Series of Poker. Bach defeated John Hanson heads-up after a record breaking marathon final table that lasted 20 hours and 492 hands. [1]

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At the 2017 WSOP Bach won two more bracelets in mixed events. First he won the $1,500 Dealers Choice event, and later added the $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship. [2] [3]

In his WSOP career, Bach has 31 cashes, including thirteen final tables. He has previously finished runner-up in three WSOP bracelet events. As of 2023, Bach's total live tournament winnings exceed $4,300,000. [4]

Bach has won three major online tournament titles, constituting the "Triple Crown". [5]

Bach studied psychology at the University of Georgia. [6] [7]

World Series of Poker Bracelets

YearTournamentPrize (US$)
2009 $50,000 World Championship H.O.R.S.E. $1,276,802
2017 $1,500 Dealers Choice 6-Handed$119,399
2017$10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship$383,208

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References

  1. ↑ Feldman, Andrew (July 1, 2009). "David Bach wins $50,000 HORSE title". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, Dealers Choice - 6 Handed (Event #11)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ "48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, H.O.R.S.E. Championship (Event #30)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  4. ↑ "David Bach's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  5. ↑ "WCOOP 2013: David "Gunslinger3" Bach binks Event #21 $320 PLO H/L for his first WCOOP bracelet and takes one step closer to winning the PokerStars Grand Slam - PokerStarsBlog.com". Archived from the original on November 24, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  6. ↑ Rodriguez, Julio (March 10, 2012). "A Poker Life - David Bach". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Wise, Gary (July 16, 2011). "David Bach chasing what's rightfully his". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
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