David Gutfreund
United States
American professional poker player, world ranking 1856, total earnings over $1.5 million, specializes in mixed games and PLO.
Player Overview
David Gutfreund, an American professional poker player, has cashed in multiple WSOP events and is known for his expertise in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO).
Career & Major Accomplishments
He has won one WSOP gold bracelet (2012 WSOP Event #54: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship), made several WSOP final tables, and has total live earnings exceeding $1,576,630.
Playing Style
Aggressive, skilled at applying pressure with position and stack sizes, balanced in mixed games, and especially proficient in deep-stacked PLO strategy.
Anecdotes & Labels
Online poker alias "David Gutfreund" was active on PokerStars high-stakes tables; known as a "PLO expert."
Learning Insights
Emphasizes cross-training across multiple game types, particularly how PLO skills can improve post-flop decision-making in Texas Hold'em; recommends starting with low-stakes mixed games to gain experience.
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