David Tobin

David Tobin is an American poker player and businessman from Lubbock, Texas, with over $312K in live tournament earnings. His best live cash of $92,582 came when he finished 3rd at the 46th WSOP in June 2015. Beyond poker, Tobin owns Southwest Snow Services, offering snow plowing and deicing for airports, retail centers, restaurants, banks, and healthcare. The company serves 44 Walmart locations across major cities in New Mexico.

David Tobin: Live Tournament Participation

David Tobin’s first live cash was recorded in October 2001 at the Fall Classic in Shakopee. He participated in a $330 No Limit Hold’em event, claiming victory and won $8,497.

In May 2003, he claimed another victory at the Triple Crown of Poker in Shakopee. He secured 1st place in the $330 Limit Hold’em event, earning him $11,460.

Fast forward to January 2005, Tobin participated in a $550 Limit Hold’em event at the Annual Jack Binion World Poker Open in Tunica. He made an impressive 7th-place finish, taking home $20,624 in prize money.

June 2015 saw Tobin make his biggest live cash to date at the 46th WSOP in Las Vegas. He participated in the $3,000 Limit Hold’em Six Handed (Event #19) and finished 3rd, earning $92,582.

Moreover, Tobin returned to the 47th WSOP the following year. He participated in $1,500 Limit Hold’em (Event #22), where he finished at 4th place and earned $56,740.

In April 2021, Tobin placed 4th in the $1,200 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event at the West Texas Poker Championships in Midland, cashing $8,000.

In August 2024, Tobin competed in the Lodge Mega Monster in Round Rock. He finished 312th in the $400 No Limit Hold’em event, walking away with $700.