Dave Seidman is a professional poker player who lives in Chicago, Illinois. He entered the international poker arena in the year 2005, when he participated in the 36th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) held at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. He made $2,325 as cash prize from Event #9 - WSOP No-Limit Hold'em. Dave Seidman began 2007 on a promising note by finishing 6th in $1,500 Buy-in Event #6 - No-Limit Hold'em at the 2006/2007 WSOP Circuit Event - Horseshoe Council Bluffs and added $9,603 to his bankroll.
A major breakthrough in his career came in the year 2008, when Dave Seidman entered the 39th Annual World Series of Poker held at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. He took part in Event #21 - WSOP No-Limit Hold'em and outlasted 731 players to enter the final table. At this prestigious poker tournament, Dave Seidman eliminated Rajesh Vohra, a poker pro from Lake Worth, Florida and Jacobo Fernandez, a poker pro from Hollywood, Florida before playing his final hand against Scott Seiver. His second-place finish earned him worldwide reputation as well as $482,372 in prize money. As of 2008, Dave Seidman has earned $494,300 from his live tournaments.