About Dave Colclough
Lived 1964 – 2016 (aged 52). Dave Colclough was a British poker player and programmer.
David E. Colclough (4 March 1964 – 18 October 2016) was a Welsh professional poker player.
Early life Colclough was born in Carmarthen. Prior to becoming a poker professional, he worked in computing. He left computing after the 2000 World Series of Poker.
Poker career
His tournament results include a second at the 2000 World Series of Poker $2,000 In 2005, he reached the semi-finals of the World Heads-Up Poker Championship, earning €20,000. In 2003, he was voted European Poker Player of the Year.
His total live poker tournament winnings exceeded $2,600,000.
Death He returned from the Philippines to England in 2016 to seek medical care. He died on 18 October 2016, aged 52, suffering from cancer.
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Who was Dave Colclough?
British poker player
When was Dave Colclough born?
Dave Colclough was born on 4 March 1964 in Carmarthen.
When did Dave Colclough die?
Dave Colclough died on 18 October 2016.
What was Dave Colclough's occupation?
Dave Colclough was a poker player and programmer.
What nationality was Dave Colclough?
Dave Colclough was British.
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