David Sacks

David Sacks is an American poker player, entrepreneur, author, and investor from Cape Town, South Africa who currently resides in San Francisco, California. He has over $48K in live tournament earnings with his best live cash of $25,090.

In 2017, he co-founded Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm based in San Francisco which makes early-stage venture investments. Sacks was also the founding COO and product leader of PayPal and Yammer. He has made appearances on Poker After Dark.

David Sacks: Poker Journey on Poker After Dark

Sacks debuted on January 4th, 2021, in PAD Season 12 Episode 4. He incurred a $80,500 loss after sitting down with Alan Keating, Bill Gurley, Phil Hellmuth, and others. They played a $100/200 +$200BBA No Limit Hold ’em game.

His most recent appearance was on January 7th, 2021, for PAD Season 12 Episode 7. Sacks played in another $100/200 +$200BBA No Limit Hold ’em game alongside Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya and others. He earned an impressive $7,300.

David Sacks: Live Tournament Participation

David Sacks recorded his first live cash in April 2002. He participated in a $300 + 40 Seven Card Stud Hi/Lo Eight-or-Better at the 2002 New England Poker Classic, Mashantucket. Sacks finished in 4th place and took home $3,750.

In July 2008, he achieved his best live cash at the 39th WSOP in Las Vegas. Sacks competed in a $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event, finishing in 523rd place and taking home an impressive $25,090.

His most recent live tournament participation was in November 2009. He competed in a $300 + 40 Omaha & Stud Hi/Lo at the 2009 United States Poker Championship, Atlantic City. Sacks ended up in 2nd place and pocketed $9,120.