David Peters

David Peters began playing poker after watching Chris Moneymaker win the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event. He entered online freerolls and won $600, which ignited his passion for the game. He quickly transitioned to live tournaments, building a reputation as a disciplined and analytical player. Peters moved to Las Vegas to pursue poker full-time, and his early success included multiple final tables in regional events, setting the stage for a career that would see him become a regular in the highest-buy-in tournaments worldwide.

Peters has won five World Series of Poker bracelets, with victories spanning both live and online formats:

• 2016: $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em – $412,557
• 2020 (Online): $10,000 Heads Up No-Limit Hold'em Championship – $360,480
• 2021 (Online): $7,777 No-Limit Hold'em Lucky 7s High Roller – $283,940
• 2022: $100,000 High Roller Bounty No-Limit Hold'em – $1,166,810
• 2026: $10,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship – $1,001,391

In addition to his bracelet wins, Peters has a World Series of Poker Circuit ring from a 2013 victory. Across all WSOP-branded events, he has recorded 70 money finishes and 17 final tables. His best Main Event result came in 2010 when he finished 136th. His 2022 bracelet victory was the first open event of the summer at the new Paris and Bally's venue, and he topped a stacked field to claim the $1.1 million top prize.

On the World Poker Tour, Peters has accumulated over $2.8 million in career earnings from nine cashes and three final tables. His best WPT result came in 2016 at the WPT National Philippines $200,000 buy-in event, where he finished runner-up to Fedor Holz, earning $2,699,752 in a heads-up deal. That score remains his largest single tournament cash to date. On the European Poker Tour, Peters has five cashes for over $600,000, including one final table appearance. His EPT results have come mainly in high-roller side events in Monte Carlo and Barcelona.

Peters has excelled in the highest-stakes tournaments around the globe. In 2015, he finished fifth in the $500,000 Super High Roller Bowl for a seven-figure score. He won a Triton Poker Series title in Jeju 2018, taking down the 500K HKD 6-Max Texas NLH event for HKD 8,775,000 (approximately $1.1 million). His consistent performance in high rollers has earned him a reputation as one of the most feared players at the biggest tables. He also finished sixth in the 2025 WSOP $250,000 Super High Roller for $826,348.

Peters is a multiple-time champion on the PokerGO Tour. He won the U.S. Poker Open Championship in both 2019 and 2021, with the latter coming after he won three events in five days. His 2021 U.S. Poker Open titles included $10,000 NLH ($217,800), $10,000 Short Deck ($124,200), and $25,000 NLH ($465,750). Other notable PokerGO Tour victories include the 2022 Seminole Super High Roller ($407,545) and two events at the 2024 PokerGO Cup: a $5,100 NLH ($141,525) and a $15,100 NLH ($315,000). He also won the $10,000 6-Handed event at the 2025 PokerStars EPT Monte Carlo for €409,412 and the $10,200 Mystery Bounty event for €25,900.

Known as "The Silent Assassin" and "The Steamroller," Peters is quiet and unassuming at the table, rarely engaging in conversation. His playing style is characterized by a balanced, aggressive approach with precise bet sizing and exceptional post-flop reading abilities. He adapts quickly to opponents' tendencies, making him extremely difficult to exploit. His discipline and patience are hallmarks, allowing him to thrive in the high-pressure environment of super high rollers.

As of 2026, David Peters ranks among the top 15 on the all-time live tournament money list, with earnings surpassing $49 million from live events and over $6.5 million from online tournaments. He has amassed ten million-dollar cashes and continues to compete at the highest level. His five WSOP bracelets, multiple high-roller titles, and consistent performances across the globe have cemented his status as one of the greatest tournament players of all time. He resides in Las Vegas and remains an active force on the live circuit.

David Peters was born on April 16, 1987, in Toledo, Ohio. He grew up in a non-poker family and discovered the game after watching Chris Moneymaker's 2003 WSOP Main Event victory on television. That moment inspired him to try online poker, starting with freeroll tournaments. After winning a $600 freeroll, he began playing cash games and small buy-in tournaments, gradually building his bankroll. Peters moved to Las Vegas shortly after turning professional, and he has lived there ever since. He is known for keeping a low profile outside of poker and rarely discusses his personal life in interviews.

Peters has been named the Global Poker Index Player of the Year, earning the prestigious GPI Player of the Year award (indicated by a trophy icon in his Hendon Mob profile). He has also been a fixture in the top 10 of the GPI rankings throughout his career, briefly holding the #1 spot in 2018. His consistent success in high-stakes tournaments has earned him multiple "Player of the Year" accolades from various poker circuits. Additionally, he has been recognized with a dedicated page on PokerNews and is frequently featured in poker media as one of the most accomplished tournament players of the modern era.

In addition to his live tournament success, Peters has amassed over $6.5 million in online tournament earnings. He won two WSOP Online bracelets: the $10,000 Heads Up Championship in 2020 and the $7,777 Lucky 7s High Roller in 2021. These victories demonstrate his versatility across both live and virtual felt. Peters began his poker journey with online freerolls and credits the online game for sharpening his skills. He continues to play online events, particularly during the WSOP Online series, and remains a threat in any format he enters.