Player Profiles: Seat 2: David Coleman
David Coleman has a strong online background. Like many, he picked up poker in high school and then increased his volume in college. After graduating in finance and economics, he turned poker pro.
While also an established force on the live scene, the 31-year-old entered 2024 without a single outright live tournament win on his resume. By the end of January, however, he had nabbed four first places and now boasts six, including a $730,300 top prize from a $25,000 event at Wynn Las Vegas.
Originally from New Jersey, Coleman moved to Vegas last year and regularly competes in high buy-in tournaments held in the city. That's where he also finished third in the NAPT Main Event last November. He’s already looking forward to returning to the same event in the fall.
In the meantime, Coleman has a shot at winning the EPT title on what is only his second attempt (he debuted on the tour at EPT Paris 2024).
“I love it here, I'll definitely be back,” Coleman said. “PokerStars does a great job and I'm excited about the event.”
When away from the tables, Coleman says he likes to stay active, mentioning hiking, working out, and playing pickleball and frisbee golf.