David Tran

David Tran is an American poker player from El Monte, California, who has earned over $2.2 million in live tournament winnings. His largest live cash, amounting to $737,685 was achieved when he reached the final table and finished 2nd in the World Poker Tour Borgata Winter Open held in Atlantic City in January 2008.

David Tran: Live Tournament Participation

David Tran recorded his first live cash in June 1998 at the California State Poker Championship in Los Angeles. He competed in a $300 No Limit Hold’em event, finishing in 6th place and earning $2,300.

Following this, in November 2005, Tran competed in the $300 + $30 No Limit Hold’em Holiday Bonus Tournament in Los Angeles. He achieved 2nd place, which earned him $70,084.

Tran’s career progressed significantly in July 2007 when he participated in the $10,000 World Championship No Limit Hold’em event at the 38th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. There, he finished in 14th place and earned $429,114.

The following year, in January 2008, Tran achieved another notable result. He competed in the $9,700 + $300 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event at the World Poker Tour Borgata Winter Open in Atlantic City. He secured 2nd place and earned $737,685.

In April 2008, Tran continued his successful run by participating in the $25,000 + $500 No Limit Hold’em Championship Event at the World Poker Tour World Championship in Las Vegas. He finished in 14th place and earned $131,910.

Moreover, in June 2014, Tran competed in the $1,000 No Limit Hold’em Seniors Championship Event #17 at the 45th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 6th place and received $115,651.

Most recently, in June 2023, Tran participated in the $600 No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack Championship Bracelet Event 64 at the 54th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished in 153rd place and earned $1,955.