Poker player

David Brooks

United States

David Brooks is a British pub poker player known for participating in The Nuts Poker League, playing events at venues like The Railway in Sale and the Wynnstay Arms Hotel in Ruabon. He also competed in the 2019 Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) Ameristar Vicksburg $1,100 Main Event, where he was eliminated by CT Hoffecker.

Career earnings: $ 136,006

Early Career in Pub Poker

David Brooks is a player primarily active in the UK pub poker scene through The Nuts Poker League. Two profiles exist under his name: one from Sale (membership number 732103) and another from Ruabon (membership number 3013, nicknamed 'Have-it'). In Sale, he played at The Railway venue from August to October 2010, accumulating 6,206 points over 35 games, with a best single-game score of 670 points. In Ruabon, he played at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel between October 2011 and May 2012, earning 1,716 points across 7 games, with a high of 430 points.

Tournament Experience

Beyond pub poker, Brooks ventured into larger live tournaments. In August 2019, he participated in the Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) Ameristar Vicksburg $1,100 Main Event, which drew 146 entries. On Day 1b, after a raise from Kip Jones, Brooks three-bet shoved for 33,500 chips in the cutoff. CT Hoffecker called on the button with a hand that eventually made a full house, eliminating Brooks before the flop was even dealt. No further cashes or titles are recorded in major databases.

Playing Style

Based on his HPT hand, Brooks adopts an aggressive short-stack strategy, willing to gamble for his tournament life. In pub poker, his consistent point accumulation suggests a disciplined approach suited to the league's format. However, details on his broader style remain limited due to his low-profile career.

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