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David Erquiaga “Dave Spade” is a Filipino professional poker player, coach, and founder of the Action PH team, widely recognized as one of the highest-volume grinders and most consistent winners on the Asian poker circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With over $2.29 million in total live earnings, Erquiaga ranks 6th on the Philippines All Time Money List on The Hendon Mob. His breakout moment on the global stage came in 2022 when he captured the WPT Prime Cambodia Main Event title, defeating a field of 1,050 entries to win $137,008, which remains his career-best live cash.
He has maintained a relentless winning pace through 2024 and 2025. Notable recent victories include the Aquila High Roller at the Asia Poker Championship in Taiwan (September 2025) for ~$11,600 and the APPT Manila Championship 2025 (October 2025) for ₱403,048. His consistent performance in both Main Events and High Rollers has solidified his status as a premier player in the region.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from the Philippines and currently residing in Cambodia, Erquiaga is a central figure in the Filipino poker community. He started his career winning local events like the P1 Million Main Event in 2015 before expanding his reach across Asia.
Beyond his own play, Erquiaga is the founder of Action PH, a poker team and community focused on staking and coaching Filipino players. Known by his moniker “Dave Spade,” he is also a content creator and vlogger, documenting the life of a traveling poker pro. He is famous for his incredible stamina, often playing nearly every event in a tournament series – sometimes logging over 100 tournaments a year.
Play Style & Strategy
Erquiaga is known for a high-volume, aggressive play style. He approaches poker with a “grinder” mentality, prioritizing volume and consistency over game selection, often playing day after day without breaks.
He advocates for a studious approach to the game, emphasizing the use of training content and coaching for new players. His ability to adjust to the differing play styles across Vietnam, Taiwan, and the Philippines – capitalizing on the eagerness of recreational players in regions where cash games are restricted – has been a key factor in his widespread success.
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