David “ODB” Baker

David Baker, also known as “ODB,” which stands for Original David Baker, is an American professional poker player from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has accumulated total live earnings exceeding $7.4 million, with his highest live cash amounting to $1,015,000. He clinched the title of WPT Champion by winning the 2019 Los Angeles Poker Classic in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event held in March 2019 in Los Angeles. Furthermore, he boasts three WSOP bracelets from the years 2012, 2019, and 2023. Additionally, he achieved victory in the NFL SuperContest in 2020.

David Baker: Early Life

Baker is an alumnus of Auburn University in Alabama, where he earned a degree in Finance. He began playing poker while in college. Initially participating in pot-limit Omaha games at casinos alongside his job as a salesman. He soon realized he was earning more from poker than his monthly salary. This encouraged him to shift to playing poker full-time. He has also appeared on the televised cash game show “Poker Night in America.”

David Baker: Live Tournament Participation

The Original David Baker’s first live appearance was recorded in January 2004. He joined in a $2,000 + 80 Limit Hold’em event at the Fifth Annual Jack Binion World Poker in Tunica. Baker secured 10th place and cashed for $3,810.

At the L.A. Poker Classic in Los Angeles in February 2006, Baker emerged victorious in a $2,425 + 165 Limit Hold’em event. He won $71,040.

He finished 3rd in a  $1,000 No Limit Hold’em event in June 2010, during the 41st WSOP in Las Vegas. He collected $206,813.

June 2012 marked a significant success for David at the 43rd WSOP in Las Vegas. He clinched his first WSOP gold bracelet by winning in a $2,500 8-game event. He took home $271,312.

In June 2015, at the 46th WSOP in Las Vegas, he secured 3rd place in a $50,000 The Players Championship event, winning an impressive $514,926.

Baker achieved victory at the Los Angeles Poker Classic in March 2019 by winning in a $10,000 No Limit Hold’em WPT Championship Main Event. He secured his highest live cash of $1,015,000 in prize money and claimed the prestigious WPT Championship title.

Another triumph followed In June 2019, at the 50th WSOP in Las Vegas. David won the $1,500 Limit Hold’em event, pocketing $161,139 and securing his second WSOP gold bracelet.

June 2023 marked another WSOP success for Baker at the 54th WSOP in Las Vegas. He won the $1,500 Razz event, earning $152,991 and capturing his third WSOP bracelet.

His most recent appearance was in July 2024, during the 55th WSOP in Las Vegas. Baker finished 6th in a $3,000 Limit H.O.R.S.E. event, earning $32,274.

Conclusion

David “ODB” Baker, a professional poker player has accumulated over $7.4 million in live tournament earnings. His career highlights include winning the WPT Championship Main Event at the 2019 Los Angeles Poker Classic, earning $1,015,000. Baker boasts three WSOP bracelets and also won the NFL SuperContest in 2020.

Baker discovered his passion for poker during college and switched to playing full-time. He has consistently performed well in major tournaments, including notable finishes and victories at various WSOP events.