David Kim

David Kim is a Korean-American professional poker player from Chicago, Illinois, with over $1.2 million in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $261,235 came when he finished in 6th place at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio in December 2021.

David Kim: Live Tournament Participation

David Kim’s first recorded live cash occurred in June 1997 during the California State Poker Championship. He finished in 6th place in a $300 + 30 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $2,258.

In May 2006, David played in a $5,000 + 200 No Limit Hold’em at the Conquest of Paradise Island. He finished in 6th place and earned $55,000.

Later in August of that year, he participated in a $10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em at the Bellagio Cup II in Las Vegas. David finished in 5th place and secured a prize of $124,690.

At the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas in April 2008, he earned a cash prize of $65,955. David participated in a $25,000 + 500 No Limit Hold’em – Championship Event and secured 36th place.

In December 2021, David entered in a $10,000 + 400 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic at Bellagio. He finished in 6th place and earned his biggest live cash of $261,235 to date.

Moreover, in October 2022, David competed in a $10,000 + 400 No Limit Hold’em Event #27 at the WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic