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David Bach, widely known as “The Gunslinger,” is an elite American professional poker player and one of the most respected mixed-game specialists in the history of the sport. Originally from Athens, Georgia, Bach is a three-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, with a career defined by his mastery of the most complex and prestigious formats, including H.O.R.S.E. and Dealers Choice. In 2026, he remains a permanent fixture at the highest levels of the game, continuing to serve as a technical benchmark for the “old school” mixed-game community while adapting seamlessly to the modern high-stakes landscape.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
As of March 2026, David Bach’s total live tournament earnings stand at approximately $4,686,227 (according to The Hendon Mob). His most iconic victory occurred in 2009, when he won the $50,000 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. World Championship for a staggering $1,276,806, a title widely considered one of the hardest to win in all of poker. Bach further cemented his legacy in 2017 by winning two bracelets in a single summer. In early 2026, he remains competitive, recently posting a deep run in the PGT Mixed Games Series in Las Vegas . His consistent performance at the highest tiers contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $6 million.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | WSOP $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. World Championship (1st – Bracelet) | $1,276,806 |
| 2017 | WSOP $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship (1st – Bracelet) | $383,208 |
| 2017 | WSOP $1,500 Dealers Choice 6-Handed (1st – Bracelet) | $119,399 |
| 2025 | WSOP $3,000 Nine Game Mix (6th) | $34,394 |
Biography & The Mixed Game Mastery
David Bach’s journey into professional poker was built on a foundation of intellectual curiosity and extreme discipline. Before turning pro, he was a highly competitive bowler, a background he credits with developing the mental stamina required for grueling, multi-day poker tournaments. Bach’s breakout in the early 2000s saw him quickly rise through the ranks of the Southern poker scene to become a worldwide authority on Seven Card Stud and Mixed Games. He famously provided technical advice for Seven Card Stud strategy in major publications, emphasizing the importance of up-cards and memory. In 2026, he resides in Athens, Georgia, but spends his summers in Las Vegas, where he is regarded as one of the most difficult “end bosses” in any rotation game.
Play Style & Strategy
Bach is renowned for a “disciplined, clinical, and high-memory” play style. His greatest technical edge lies in Mixed Game rotations (H.O.R.S.E., 8-Game, and 10-Game), where his ability to switch mental gears between different hand-value systems is considered elite. Strategically, Bach is a proponent of game-state awareness; while younger players often focus on No-Limit Hold’em “solvers,” Bach thrives in the subtle nuances of Limit games where tracking folded cards in Stud or understanding pot equity in Triple Draw is paramount. In 2026, his approach remains patience-oriented, making him a perennial threat in championship structures that reward long-term stability over short-term aggression.
Social Media & Online Presence
Follow David “The Gunslinger” Bach as he pursues his fourth career bracelet during the 2026 season:
