When Nice Guys Finish First — David Chiu

Tonight was another special time for me at the 2013 World Series of Poker.

I was able to witness and enjoy David Chiu’s fifth career gold bracelet victory.  That puts him in some super-elite company, along with Stu Ungar, Berry Johnston, Daniel Negreanu, and others.

David is one of the real nice guys in the game.  He’s always cordial, smiling, and has a wonderful attitude about life and the game.  In fact, knowing David as I do, I think that’s one of his secrets to being a winner — having such a positive attitude about his life and his good fortune to be able to play the game he loves for a living.

Unlike so many celebrity poker players who are recognized in public and get asked for autographs, this almost never happens to David.  And he doesn’t seem to mind one bit.

David Chui is someone special.  We need more David Chui’s in poker.

I am proud of him and congratulate him on this milestone achievement.

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NOTE:  For more information on David Chiu’s win, please visit:  WSOP.com