Poker player

David Gomez Morante

Spain

David Gomez Morante, Spanish professional poker player, world ranking 12927, career total winnings over $260,000. Active in European tournaments, known for a solid playing style.

Career earnings: $ 266,10428 views

Player Overview

David Gomez Morante is a professional poker player from Spain, widely known in the online poker community by the nickname "Gorrioncillo." According to WSOP.com, his live poker career earnings exceed $115,653, and when combined with online tournament results, his total winnings surpass $260,000. He has consistently cashed in top-tier events such as EPT and WCOOP, demonstrating steady skill.

Career Highlights

Online Tournament Achievements

David Gomez Morante has particularly excelled in online poker. In October 2009, he won the Super Tuesday ($1,050 buy-in) on PokerStars, defeating 339 players to take the title and a prize of $65,596.50. Remarkably, this victory came during his participation in the EPT Warsaw stop, a double success.

In September 2010, he finished fourth in Event #54 of the World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP): $2,100 buy-in Six-Max Pot-Limit Omaha, earning $71,040. This event attracted hundreds of players, and his performance once again underscored his online prowess.

Live Tournament Results

David Gomez Morante's live tournament results are also notable. He has cashed multiple times in European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Events:

  • 2009 EPT London Main Event (£5,250 buy-in), with 730 entrants, finished 35th for £14,200.
  • 2010 EPT Deauville Main Event, with 768 entrants, finished 16th for €22,000.
  • 2015 EPT Malta (formerly EPT Portomaso) IPT Main Event, with 947 entrants, finished 4th for €54,570.

Additionally, he has recorded 1 final table and 3 cashes in the WSOP series, with total WSOP earnings of $115,653 (including the above EPT events). While he has not won a WSOP gold bracelet or an EPT title, his consistent performance has established him as a well-known grinder in the Spanish poker scene.

Key Tournament Results

DateEventFinishPrize
October 2009PokerStars Super Tuesday (Online)1st$65,596.50
October 2009EPT London Main Event35th£14,200
January 2010EPT Deauville Main Event16th€22,000
September 2010WCOOP 54: $2,100 PLO4th$71,040
October 2015EPT Malta IPT Main Event4th€54,570

Style and Assessment

David Gomez Morante is known for his steady, patient style. Under the online alias "Gorrioncillo," he is often described as a low-key grinder skilled at accumulating winnings across a large number of events. Despite lacking major live tournament titles, he has earned the respect of his peers through his standout online performances and consistent live cashes.

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