David Chiu

David Chiu is a Chinese-American professional poker player residing in Rowland Heights, California. He was born on August 23, 1960 in China and raised in the US. David has accumulated over $8 million in live career earnings and has won five WSOP bracelets. His best live cash of $3,389,140 came when he won the WPT World Championship in April 2008.

In addition, he was sponsored by the now-defunct Full Tilt Poker.

David Chiu: Early Life

He was born in China and grew up in the United States. David used to own a restaurant and work as a poker dealer. His first significant live tournament achievement occurred in 1996 at the 27th World Series of Poker, where he claimed his first WSOP gold bracelet along with a cash prize of $396,000.

David is recognized for his skill in focusing on and reading his opponents. He credits this ability to a swimming accident in China that caused him to lose 35% of his hearing. As a result, he had to pay closer attention to what people said and learned to interpret their body language. He has used these skills while playing poker.

A tribute honoring the late Dr. Jerry Buss

Before competing at the 44th WSOP, he expressed that his primary motivation was to honor the late Dr. Jerry Buss. After three days of intense poker action, he triumphed, securing his fifth gold bracelet and cementing his legacy in the game.

David Chiu: Live Tournament Participation

David Chiu’s first recorded live cash occurred in April 1996 at the 27th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He won his first bracelet in a $2,000 Limit Hold’em, winning $396,000.

Later in November of that year, he participated in a $2,500 + 70 No Limit Hold’em during the United States Poker Championship in Atlantic City. David clinched another victory and won $91,000.

Following his success, he finished in 2nd place at the 33rd WSOP, earning $206,420.

At the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas in April 2008, David won his biggest live cash of a cash of $3,389,140. He participated in a $25,000 + 500 No Limit Hold’em – Championship Event and finished in 1st place.

In June 2009, David entered in a $10,000 World Championship Mixed Events 8 Game at the 44th WSOP. He reached the final table by securing 2nd place and took home $304,176.

Most recently, in July 2016, he competed in a $10,000 Limit Hold’em Championship Event #28 at the 47th WSOP. David finished in 4th place and cashed $89,810.

David’s Other WSOP Bracelets

• May 1998 $3,000 Limit Hold’em at the 29th WSOP in Las Vegas ($205,200)
• May 2000 $5,000 + 100 7 Card Stud at the 31st WSOP in Las Vegas ($202,000)
• June 2005 $5,000 Omaha Hi/Lo at the 36th WSOP in Las Vegas ($347,410)
• June 2013 $2,500 Seven Card Stud Event #23 at the 44th WSOP in Las Vegas ($145,520)

Conclusion

David Chiu is a successful Chinese-American poker player with over $8 million in winnings and five WSOP bracelets. His ability to read opponents comes from a childhood accident that affected his hearing. He achieved his biggest win of $3.3 million at the WPT World Championship in 2008. Before his latest WSOP win, he dedicated his efforts to honoring the late Dr. Jerry Buss, showing his respect and gratitude. Chiu continues to inspire many in the poker community.