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David Steicke 
David Steicke during a break at the final table of Event #23 of the 39th WSOP, 2008Hometown Hong Kong World Series of Poker Bracelet(s) None Money finish(es) 5 Highest ITM
Main Event finishNone World Poker Tour Title(s) 0 Final table(s) 0 Money finish(es) 0 Information accurate as of 2010-2-25. David Paul Steicke (born October 28, 1962 in Murray Bridge, South Australia) is a poker player based in Hong Kong. When the Asian Pacific Poker Tour brought poker to nearby Macau for the first time in November 2007, he placed third in the US$15,000 High Roller no limit Texas hold 'em event, winning US$110,592.[1]
Steicke has gained a reputation as an expert at high roller no limit events.[2] At the 2009 Aussie Millions A$100,000 no limit hold 'em Challenge (Event #8) Steicke earned his biggest career prize of A$1.2 million (US$807,780). David credited his win to a good run of cards but reporters at the event praised his impressive reads and aggressive play, which included a pivotal bluff against Tony Bloom.[3][4]
In the hand, the flop came K♦ 8♦ 4♠. Steicke's $100,000 bet into a $60,000 pot was called by Bloom. The 6♦ came on the turn. Steicke bet $150,000 and was again called by Bloom. When the 9♦ came on the river, putting 4 diamonds on board, Steicke fired once more with a $200,00 bet. A call was pondered by Bloom, but eventually he folded. Immedlately, Steicke turned over J♣ 10♠ and showed Bloom the bluff. The hand left Steicke in control with $1.4 million in chips, while Bloom was left crippled, having only $400,000 chips remaining.[5] When later asked about the hand, David explained, "Tony Bloom was getting control of the table and in the end it was a bluff ... at the time I wasn't really sure. I thought I had the jack of diamonds at first. I guess he laid down top pair, but I've laid down top pair before when there was four to a flush on board." [6]
Steicke had his second biggest win (US$506,260) at the 2011 Epic Poker Main Event, where he finished second in a field of 97. He began heads-up play against Michael McDonald with a small chip lead and one point, had his opponent all-in. However, David's A♣ Q♥ did not improve against McDonald's pocket sixes. [7]
As of 2011, Steicke has amassed $188,411 in winnings at the WSOP.[8] Steicke's live tournament winnings of over $2,610,749 place him first on the all-time China money list.[9]
Notes
- ^ "APPT Macau 2007 High Roller Event". Pokerstars.com. http://www.pokerstarsblog.com/2007/11/appt-macau-2007-high-roller-event.html. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ "Steicke Sticks It To APT Macau High Rollers". Poker Network. http://www.pokernetwork.com/news/steicke-sticks-it-to-apt-macau-high-rollers11777.htm. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ^ "Poker News Interview". Pokernews.com. http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1564561998/bctid8472284001. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- ^ "Poker News Live Reporting". Pokernews.com. http://www.pokernews.com/live-reporting/2009-aussie-millions/event-8/day2/. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
- ^ 2009 Aussie Millions $100k: Steicke Wins It All!, pokerlistings.com, accessed 25 February 2010.
- ^ "High Roller David Steicke Wins the Aussie Millions". Pokerlistings.com. http://www.pokerlistings.com/poker-player-interviews/special/2009/high-roller-david-steicke-wins-the-aussie-millions-100k. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ "Event Two Main Event Final Table Recap". Epic Poker. http://www.epicpoker.com/news/blog-pages/2011/09/event-two-main-event-final-table-recap.aspx. Retrieved 2011-09-11.
- ^ "Player Profile: David Paul Steicke". World Series of Poker. http://www.worldseriesofpoker.com/players/playerProfile.asp?playerID=40074&pagecolor=FFFFFF. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ^ "China All Time Money List". Hendon Mob. http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/ranking/215. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
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