David Bach

The 2009 World Series of Poker $50,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. World Champion is David "Gunslinger" Bach, from Athens, GA born in Springfield, MO.

Bach is a 37-year-old professional poker player. Prior to poker player, Bach was a professional bowler. He earned a college degree in psychology from the University of Georgia.

Ten years ago, Bach traveled around the United States on the pro bowling tour. Bach noted there are similarities between poker and bowling. Both involve lots of pressure, especially when playing for a living.

Bach started playing poker seriously in home games spread around the Atlanta area. He has earned money at the game each year since 1996.

Name: David Bach AKA "Gunslinger" Location: Athens, GA, United States Cashes: 33 Total Winnings: $2,405,064 First Place Finishes: 1 WSOP Bracelets: 1 ProRank 1 Position: 26  [ DETAILS ] ProRank 2 Position: 2251 Age: 38 Marital Status: Single Children: none Started Playing Poker: professionally 1996 Favorite Poker Game: Seven Card Stud Ambition: World Champion, Win a PBA title Hobbies: Bowling, Golf Favorite Movie: The Hustler Favorite Music: Led Zepplin Favorite Place: Aruba Favorite Celebrity: Sarah Silverman Poker Players I Respect Most: Chris Ferguson, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, Layne Flack, John Juanda, Daniel Negraneau If I could change anything in the world: Reduce poverty, End Religion based conflict. If I could change anything in the poker world: More Personalized treatment of Poker Players. The tournament circuit has become too corporate. Emphasize other games besides holdem.

David Bach Poker Results EVENT PLACE PRIZE DATE 40th World Series of Poker 2009 Event #49 - WSOP H.O.R.S.E World Championship 1st $1,276,806 Jun 26, 2009 40th World Series of Poker 2009 Event #16 - WSOP 7 Card Stud 35th $2,489 Jun 6, 2009 2009 Crown Aussie Millions Championship Event #11 - Pot Limit Omaha 6th $6,717 Jan 21, 2009 2009 Crown Aussie Millions Championship Event #4 - Limit Hold'em 8th $3,918 Jan 13, 2009 39th World Series of Poker 2008 Event #53 - WSOP Shootout - Limit Hold'em 45th $4,055 Jul 1, 2008 39th World Series of Poker 2008 Event #45 - WSOP H.O.R.S.E World Championship 11th $159,840 Jun 25, 2008 39th World Series of Poker 2008 Event #2 - WSOP No Limit Hold'em 8th $117,987 May 31, 2008 39th World Series of Poker 2008 Event #1 - WSOP Pot Limit Hold'em World Championship 33rd $23,162 May 30, 2008 2008 Crown Aussie Millions Championship Event #10 - Spotlight Hold'em & Omaha & Omaha Hi/Lo 2nd $34,626 Jan 12, 2008 2008 Crown Aussie Millions Championship Event #5 - No Limit Hold'em 8th $11,982 Jan 9, 2008 38th Annual World Series of Poker Event #42 - WSOP Omaha Hi/Lo 2nd $139,725 Jun 25, 2007 L.A Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 5 Event #30 - WPT No Limit Hold'em Championship 6th $257,425 Mar 1, 2007 L.A Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 5 Event #5 - 7 Card Stud 3rd $6,930 Jan 29, 2007 Grand Casino Tunica Poker Tournament - WSOP Circuit Event Event #7 - H.O.R.S.E 4th $8,691 Jan 13, 2007 World Poker Open / WPT Event - Season 5 Event #10 - 7 Card Stud Hi/Lo 24th $593 Jan 11, 2007 37th Annual World Series of Poker Event #25 - WSOP Shootout - No Limit Hold'em 7th $32,760 Jul 16, 2006 LA Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 4 Event #24 - Limit Hold'em 3rd $132,420 Feb 11, 2006 Grand Casino Tunica Poker Tournament - WSOP Circuit Event Event #19 - WSOP Circuit No Limit Hold'em 26th $2,345 Jan 21, 2006 Goldstrike World Poker Open / WPT Season 4 No Limit Hold'em 9th $2,669 Jan 13, 2006 Goldstrike World Poker Open / WPT Season 4 No Limit Hold'em 13th $1,261 Jan 11, 2006 Grand Casino Tunica Poker Tournament - WSOP Circuit Event Event #4 - WSOP Circuit Limit Hold'em 14th $1,975 Jan 8, 2006 36th Annual World Series of Poker Event #37 - WSOP No Limit Hold'em 57th $4,700 Jul 4, 2005 36th Annual World Series of Poker Event #3 - WSOP Pot Limit Hold'em 5th $88,680 Jun 4, 2005 The 6th Jack Binion World Poker Open / WPT Event Season 3 Event #17 - WPO No Limit Hold'em 10th $12,956 Jan 22, 2005 Aruba Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 3 WPT No Limit Hold'em 135th $7,000 Oct 1, 2004 Aruba Poker Classic / WPT Event Season 3 No Limit Hold'em 6th $2,478 Sep 24, 2004 Jack Binion World Poker Open 4th Year - WPT Season 1 Event #9 - WPO Limit Hold'em 14th $2,192 Jan 17, 2003 Jack Binion World Poker Open 4th Year - WPT Season 1 Event #4 - WPO No Limit Hold'em 2nd $51,143 Jan 12, 2003 Mini World Series of Poker Event #29 - Limit Hold'em & 7 Card Stud 6th $505 May 17, 2002 Holiday Bonus Tournament Limit Omaha Hi/Lo 18th $140 Dec 8, 2001 Holiday Bonus Tournament No Limit Hold'em 28th $69 Dec 2, 2001 1998 L.A. Poker Classic Limit Hold'em 6th $2,970 Feb 25, 1998 28th Annual World Series of Poker Event #4 - WSOP Limit 7 Card Stud 13th $3,855 Apr 22, 1997 See an error in the results? an email

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