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David Stamm is a highly accomplished American professional poker player and a high-stakes regular known for his consistent performance in the world’s most elite arenas. A fixture of the Las Vegas and California circuits, Stamm has transitioned from a successful business background into a formidable tournament threat. Currently ranking among California’s top 80 all-time money leaders, he is recognized for his technical proficiency and his ability to navigate the “nosebleed” stakes against the world’s best.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings surpassing $2,943,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Stamm is a heavyweight of the West Coast poker community. His career-best live score of $529,833 was achieved with a 4th-place finish in the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) $25,000 High Roller, where he outlasted a field of world-class professionals.
Stamm has been exceptionally prolific through 2025 and into early 2026. In January 2026, he secured a major title by winning the WSOP Circuit Thunder Valley $3,250 High Roller for $69,711. His recent run also includes a 3rd-place finish in the 2025 WPT Rolling Thunder Deepstack for $93,520 and a 5th-place finish in the 2024 NAPT Las Vegas Mystery Bounty for $12,020. His consistent presence in high-roller events across the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and World Poker Tour (WPT) contributes to an estimated poker net worth of over $4 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Based in Granite Bay, California, Stamm balances his passion for high-stakes poker with a background in the corporate world. He initially cut his teeth in the competitive California card rooms, particularly at Thunder Valley and Bay 101, but his success in the Super High Roller Bowl Europe and Triton Poker Series has launched him onto the global stage.
Known for his disciplined approach and quiet intensity, Stamm treats poker with the rigor of a professional athlete. He is a frequent traveler to major stops in Cyprus, Montenegro, and Las Vegas, representing the “California Wave” of high-stakes players who have become mainstays in the PokerGO Studio. His victory in the 2017 Venetian DeepStack Extravaganza for $306,554 remains a testament to his long-term viability in the game’s toughest structures.
Play Style & Strategy
Stamm is renowned for a “highly technical, patient, and clinical” play style. While he is comfortable in the high-variance environment of modern “High Roller” tournaments, his strategy is deeply rooted in disciplined range construction and an elite understanding of tournament equity. He is particularly respected for his ability to maintain focus and make world-class decisions during grueling multi-day events.
His strategy involves:
- Small-Ball Mastery: Utilizing positional advantage and pot control to minimize variance while maximizing edge in marginal spots.
- High-Stakes Versatility: Equally comfortable in massive WSOP fields as he is in the exclusive Triton Poker Series 6-max environments.
- Mental Fortitude: An elite ability to remain composed against world-class aggressive pros, often punishing over-aggression with clinical timing.
Social Media & Online Presence
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