Poker From The Rail

Nearly $6 million

More than $1 million

$6 million is greater than $1 million; it’s as simple as that. Very impressive stats here for David. Who the hell knew he’d made so much money? Certainly not me, otherwise he’d probably be rated higher than a seven seed. Round one goes to Chiu-baka. What a wookie!

Four WSOP bracelets, one WPT title

Once again, I’m a horrible, horrible idiot. Next time I put together a heads-up challenge featuring poker players I promise to actually look at their stats first. You know, because I’m smart like that and learn from my many mistakes in life. Anyway, round two obviously goes to David as well. He leads 2-0.

Based on the numbers from the previous categories, I’m gonna say he ain’t not bad when it comes to donkaments.

Highly respected tourney veteran.

Did I mention that, in addition to being an idiot, I’m also fairly stupid? No? Well, it feels good to get that one out there. At any rate, my main man Barny is a great tourney player, but he ain’t no David Chiu. God, this is turning into a true beat down. Ship this one to David; the score stands at 3-0.

Known mostly as a tourney specialist, but I’m sure he’d still be more than willing to take your money.

See Chiu, David.

Yeah, so neither of these guys are really that big into the cash games. Like all poker pros though, I’m sure they’ve got enough skills to rock the sides games on occasion. At any rate, let’s give this one to Barny; he probably plays a higher volume of cash games than David. Chiu now leads 3-1.

Limit Hold ‘em

No-Limit Hold ‘em (yeah baby, yeah!)

Uh-oh, here’s a big time slip up for Chiu-baka (what a wookie!). Nobody in their right minds should enjoy playing Limit, but David obviously has a different opinion on the matter (plus two WSOP bracelets in that game). Sucks to be him (except for all that money, I wish I had me some of that). Barny loves him some good old NLHE almost as much as I do. Don’t call it a comeback, but the score is getting closer and now stands at 3-2 in favor of David.

David has no nickname, but I’m gonna lobby real hard for Chiu-baka (wait for it – what a wookie!).

The Humour (and no, I’m not just humoring you).

There’s not a whole lot to work with here folks. So until my new nickname for David catches on, I guess Barny “The Humour” Boatman wins this one by default. The score is now tied heading into the final frame of action (oh yeah!).

Former restaurant owner and poker dealer.

Poker commentator and creator of The Hendon Mob Database.

Well, as much as this one should go to Barny (because we all know the world needs at least a couple of good poker commentators), I just can’t snatch this victory away from Chiu. I’ve already screwed him over pretty badly once, and I’m not going to let it happen again. So this one’s for you Chiu – may all the former restaurant owners and poker dealers gain pride from having you as a member of their society. David takes down this category and the match is his.