David Moses

David Moses began making his mark on the live poker circuit in the late 2010s, grinding regional events and building a solid tournament resume. His first significant breakthrough came in December 2019 when he won the Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Winter Poker Open Main Event, taking home $149,595. That victory stood as his largest cash until his later WSOP triumph and established him as a formidable competitor in the Florida poker scene.

The defining moment of Moses's career came at the 2021 World Series of Poker. He entered Event #70: $888 Crazy Eights, a tournament that attracted a massive field of 5,252 players. Moses navigated through the field to reach the final table, and after a grueling heads-up battle, he emerged victorious to claim his first WSOP bracelet and the top prize of $888,888. The win was particularly sweet given the modest buy-in, and Moses was candid about his motivations. "Everybody wants a bracelet," he told PokerNews after the victory. "They asked me if I wanted a picture of it when we got heads-up and I said I'll get a picture when I win. Just being honest, the money mattered a lot more. It's a huge amount of money for an eight-hundred dollar tournament, it's life-changing money. I've got two amazing backers. The series has been kind of rough, but it's definitely not rough anymore." The victory not only secured his first bracelet but also cemented his reputation as a player who could perform under pressure on the biggest stage.

Beyond his bracelet win, Moses has demonstrated remarkable consistency across a wide range of events. He has cashed in multiple WSOP events, including a deep run in the 2023 WSOP Main Event where he finished 763rd for $27,500. In 2025, he continued to show up at the WSOP, cashing in five events including the $1,500 Millionaire Maker (1,798th for $2,107) and the $600 Ultra Stack (110th for $2,980). His results extend beyond the WSOP as well. At the 2024 PokerStars NAPT Las Vegas, he finished 80th in the $5,300 Main Event for $11,300. He has also performed well in regional tours, such as the Mid-States Poker Tour and the Heartland Poker Tour, and has a strong record at WSOP Circuit events, including a 12th-place finish in a $2,200 High Roller at Horseshoe Hammond in 2020.

A closer look at Moses's tournament history reveals a player who consistently finds the money in large fields. At the 2026 Wynn Millions, he recorded several cashes, including an 8th-place finish in a $1,100 No Limit Hold'em event for $12,667 and a 9th-place finish in a $400 event for $2,612. In 2023, he also cashed in the $3,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (6-Handed) event at the WSOP, finishing 83rd for $6,350, showing versatility beyond No Limit Hold'em. His 2021 WSOP run included multiple cashes in addition to his bracelet win, such as a 125th-place finish in the $800 Eight-Handed Deepstack for $2,282. Even in events where he didn't make deep runs, Moses consistently added to his career earnings, which now total over $2.7 million.

While Moses has not publicly detailed his strategy at length, his results paint a picture of a patient, disciplined player who excels in large-field tournaments. His willingness to play a wide variety of buy-ins, from $300 events to $5,300 main events, suggests a pragmatic approach focused on value and bankroll management. His success in the $888 Crazy Eights, a tournament with a massive field, highlights his ability to survive and thrive in chaotic, high-variance situations. Moses's comment about the money being life-changing also underscores a grounded, results-oriented mindset that prioritizes financial security over glory.

Moses remains an active presence on the tournament circuit. In 2026, he was seen at the Wynn Millions and the WSOP, where he played Event #50: $1,500 Millionaire Maker. His consistent cashes year after year demonstrate that he is not a one-hit wonder but a durable professional who can compete at a high level across multiple seasons. As of 2026, his GPI rank is 506, reflecting his standing among the world's top players. With over $2.7 million in live earnings and a WSOP bracelet to his name, David Moses has secured his place as a respected and accomplished figure in American poker.