David “Diamond Dave” Eldridge is a premier American professional poker player and a standout figure in the global high-stakes circuit. A two-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, Eldridge rose to international fame after securing one of the most prestigious titles in the game—the 2024 WSOP $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha. Currently ranking among Pennsylvania’s top 15 all-time money leaders, he is recognized for his immense technical proficiency and his mastery of the world’s most exclusive high-stakes tournaments.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

With total live tournament earnings surpassing $4,022,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Eldridge is a heavyweight of the American poker community. His career-best live score of $2,246,728 was achieved in 2024 with a spectacular victory in the WSOP $25,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha in Las Vegas, where he defeated Hall of Famer Brian Rast heads-up.

Eldridge is a two-time WSOP bracelet winner. He captured his first piece of gold in 2021 in a $1,000 Mini Main Event online for $41,553 before claiming his second in the massive 2024 PLO High Roller. His consistency has remained high through 2025 and into 2026, including a 24th-place finish in the 2025 WSOP $25,000 PLO High Roller for $72,245 and multiple deep runs in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and World Poker Tour (WPT) events. His massive live and online success contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $5 million.

David Eldridge — Credit: Hayley Hochstetler

Biography & Poker Background

Born in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, Eldridge was a dedicated student of the game before transitioning into a professional poker career. He initially made his mark in the competitive East Coast circuit, particularly at the Borgata, but his 2024 bracelet victory launched him onto the global high-stakes stage. Beyond his play, Eldridge is respected for his workmanlike approach and longevity, having recorded his first live cashes as far back as 2007.

While he now travels the global circuit, he remains a key part of the dominant wave of American high rollers who have seen significant success in mixed games and high-buy-in PLO events. Known for his disciplined approach and quiet confidence at the table, Eldridge treats poker with the rigor of a professional athlete, often putting in immense volume across both live and online platforms during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) summer grind.

Play Style & Strategy

Eldridge is renowned for a “highly technical, balanced, and composed” play style. While he is a formidable No-Limit Hold’em player, his strategy is most famously showcased in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), where his ability to navigate complex post-flop textures and maintain focus during grueling multi-day events is among the best in the world. He is a master of “deep-stack” dynamics, focusing on equity realization and clinical hand-reading.

His success in the Triton Poker Series and Poker Masters environments—where he has competed against the world’s elite—showcases his comfort in “nosebleed” stakes. Whether navigating a massive WSOP field or an exclusive High Roller, Eldridge’s strategy revolves around technical accuracy, mental stamina, and an elite understanding of the mathematics behind four-card poker.

Social Media & Online Presence

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Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Biography & Poker Background

Play Style & Strategy

Social Media & Online Presence

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