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]
| David Bach | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Athens, 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 |
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 $4,300,000.[4]
Bach has won three major online tournament titles, constituting the Triple Crown.[5]
Bach studied psychology at the University of Georgia.[6][7]
World Series of Poker Bracelets
edit| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ Feldman, Andrew (July 1, 2009). "David Bach wins $50,000 HORSE title". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, Dealers Choice - 6 Handed (Event #11)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "48th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2017, H.O.R.S.E. Championship (Event #30)". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "David Bach's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Rodriguez, Julio (March 10, 2012). "A Poker Life - David Bach". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.
- ^ Wise, Gary (July 16, 2011). "David Bach chasing what's rightfully his". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 7, 2024.