About
David K. Lappin is an Irish professional poker player, podcaster, commentator, and writer based in Malta. He turned professional in 2006 after a background in screenwriting and philosophy, achieving nearly $1 million in live tournament earnings with his biggest cash of €81,000 from a 2009 Full Tilt Poker Series Barcelona deal. Co-host and producer of the award-winning The Chip Race podcast with Dara O'Kearney, he recently won the 2025 PokerStars Live League to become a PokerStars Team Pro ambassador.
Notable: Won inaugural PokerStars Live League (2025), earning Team Pro ambassadorship
Podcasts
Partnership History
| Room | Role | Status | Started | Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPT Global | Ambassador | former | 2025-06 | 2026-01 |
| PokerStars | Ambassador | active | 2026-02 | - |
Social Accounts
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| X (Twitter) | @dklappin | 13K |
| Twitch | lappinpoker | 1K |
| @dklappin | - |
Also at PokerStars
PokerStars
Sources
- Hendon Mob tournament results
- PokerInfluencers.com verified data, last checked 2026-06-30
- X (Twitter) @dklappin
- Instagram @dklappin
- Twitch channel
News Mentions
2 articles mentioning David Lappin
WPT Global's Tony 'Ren' Lin takes a top stack into Day 3 of WSOP Event #2
The Chinese pro is among the leaders in the $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold'em, his first major live result since signing ...
Unibet Open Paris Set for First Festival Without Lappin and O'Kearney
Unibet Open returns May 16 to 25 at Partouche Casino Club Paris, almost a year after Unibet ended its 8.5-year sponsorsh...
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