David Wang
Taiwan
David Wang is an Australian professional poker player known for his technical proficiency in Pot-Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold'em. With career live earnings exceeding $2.5 million, he has achieved notable success on the Triton Poker Series, including a runner-up finish and a third-place result in high-roller events. He also won a PGT PLO Series II event in 2023.
Overview
David Wang is an Australian professional poker player from Melbourne who has established himself as a prominent figure in the international high-roller circuit. He is particularly skilled in Pot-Limit Omaha and No Limit Hold'em, with career live earnings of $2,507,630 according to The Hendon Mob. He currently ranks 19th on the Australia All Time Money List.
Career Highlights
Wang's breakthrough came in the Triton Poker Series, where he has amassed nine cashes totaling $1.37 million. His best live cash of $297,000 came in September 2025 at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II, where he finished 3rd in the $30,000 PLO/NLH Mix. During the same festival, he also placed 7th in the $75,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 6-Handed event for $241,000 and 16th in the $100,000 PLO Main Event for $186,000.
In March 2026, he continued his strong form at the Triton Jeju series, cashing four times with a best of 7th place in the $50,000 PLO Mystery Bounty for $88,000. His first major Triton result was a runner-up finish in the $30,000 PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro in September 2025, earning $262,000 (including $40,000 in KO bounties).
PGT PLO Series Victory
On October 31, 2023, Wang won Event #10: $2,100 5-Card Pot-Limit Omaha in the PGT PLO Series II at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. He defeated a 48-player field, outlasting Quan Tran in heads-up play to take the $32,640 first prize and the trophy.
Other Notable Results
- $50,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha (WSOP 2025, Event #51): Finished 63rd for $50,205.
- $3,200 No Limit Hold'em Main Event (Poker Dream, Resorts World Genting, 2024): Finished 218th for RM5,900.
- $3,275 + 225 No Limit Hold'em WPT Cambodia Championship (2026): Finished 9th for $29,500.
- ₱80,000 APPT Main Event (Manila, 2025): Finished 25th for ₱370,000.
Playing Style
Wang is known for his patience and technical game, especially in Pot-Limit Omaha. He excels in deep-stack situations and often controls the pot size with positional awareness. His style is aggressive when warranted, but he maintains a disciplined approach, which has served him well in high-stakes fields.
Personal Life
Wang resides in Melbourne, Australia. He has been active on the live tournament circuit since at least 2023, with a focus on Asian and American events. Despite his success, he maintains a low profile and is not heavily active on social media.
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