David Williams

David Anthony Williams (born June 9, 1980) is a professional poker player and popular Magic: The Gathering player.

Personal life

Williams was born in Arlington, Texas. He briefly attended Princeton University before switching to study economics at Southern Methodist University.Williams currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Poker

Williams's poker success was capped at the 2004 World Series of Poker. He won his buy-in through an online poker site and made it to the finals of the main event, ultimately finishing second to Greg Raymer, but still winning $3.5 million for the runner-up prize. Four months later, he finished second at the Borgata Open World Poker Tour where he collected $573,800.

Live

As of 2010, his total live tournament winnings exceed $7,900,000.$4,317,983 of his live winnings have come at the WSOP, and most of the rest has come from the WPT.

Williams won his sole WSOP bracelet in 2006 in the $1,500 Seven-card stud event when his K♠ 3♥ 4♠ K♦ (6♠