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David Miscikowski
David Miscikowski is an American professional poker player, World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, and high-stakes regular based out of San Diego, California. Known across the circuit for his laid-back demeanor, mental fortitude, and tournament consistency, Miscikowski made his breakout mark in 2014 by winning a competitive $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em event. Over a career spanning more than 15 years, he has established himself as a versatile, high-level contender on both domestic and international tournament circuits, continuing to post deep runs into 2026.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings exceeding $2,430,000 (according to The Hendon Mob) and over $3.8 million in total WSOP-branded cashes, David Miscikowski is a top-tier California tournament professional.
His career-defining victory occurred at the 2014 WSOP, where he triumphed over a stacked final table in Event #49: $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em to earn his first WSOP bracelet and a career-best payday of $719,707. Demonstrating ongoing consistency, Miscikowski enjoyed an impressive 2026 summer campaign in Las Vegas, headlined by a 6th-place finish in the 2026 WSOP $3,000 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em event for $134,330.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em (1st – Bracelet) | $719,707 |
| 2026 | WSOP $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout (6th) | $134,330 |
| 2022 | EPT Paris €10,300 High Roller (12th) | $63,445 |
| 2024 | WSOP Main Event World Championship (181st) | $60,000 |
| 2024 | WSOP Paradise $25,000 Main Event (209th) | $50,000 |
Biography & Poker Background
Originally hailing from San Diego, California, David Miscikowski started grinding online and live mid-stakes games in the late 2000s. A soft-spoken player who spent significant time living in Costa Rica during his early professional years, Miscikowski earned a strong reputation among peers for his unshakeable calm under high-pressure situations.
Described by friends on the circuit as one of the most relaxed players in the game, his “always chillin” attitude translated into impressive patience during grueling multi-day tournament structures. Over the years, he has remained a steady presence at major series worldwide, including the European Poker Tour (EPT) , World Poker Tour (WPT) , and annual WSOP festivals in Las Vegas.
Play Style & Strategy
Miscikowski is known for a balanced, highly composed, and resilient tournament style. Renowned for his ability to battle back from severe chip deficits without panicking, his game plan relies on precise short-stack decision-making and deep-stack technical play. Equally effective in full-ring and 6-handed short-handed fields, Miscikowski leverages solid GTO fundamentals alongside nuanced live reads to navigate tough, star-studded final tables.
Social Media & Online Presence
Keep up with David Miscikowski’s latest tournament cashes, WSOP results, and career rankings via his official player profile links:
Derick Elomina is SoMuchPoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.
