David Howard 🇬🇧

Originally from the United Kingdom, David Howard has transitioned his focus to the thriving poker market in the Philippines. While many UK professionals grind the European circuits, Howard has found a profitable niche in Manila’s major festivals, such as the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) and the Manila Megastack. His presence at these recurring festivals, often held at venues like Okada Manila, suggests a dedicated grind in the Southeast Asian region rather than a “fly-in” schedule. His ability to capture multiple titles in a single year places him among the notable regulars in the Manila community.

David Howard Howard’s results indicate a highly effective strategy for turbo and fast-paced tournament structures. His victories in “Hyper Turbo,” “Knockout Turbo,” and “Shotclock” events reveal a player who is exceptional at short-stack management and rapid decision-making. This specialization requires a strong grasp of push/fold charts and ICM (Independent Chip Model) pressure, allowing him to capitalize on opponents’ mistakes in the late stages of tournaments. With a high percentage of his cashes resulting in wins or final tables, he demonstrates an aggressive closing style rather than a passive laddering approach.

According to Somuchpoker database, David Howard has built a notable resume in the Asia-Pacific region with over $35,000 in recorded earnings on the circuit. His 2025 campaign has been particularly explosive, highlighted by multiple victories in Manila. His biggest score in the region came in October 2025 at the APPT Manila Championship , where he made a deep run in the Main Event , finishing in 38th place for PHP 332,000 ($5,660). David Howard He continued his winning streak during the same festival by taking down the Knockout Turbo event for ₱167,280 ($2,885). Howard proved his consistency again in December 2025 at Manila Megastack 23 , where he triumphed in the Shotclock event for ₱219,692 ($3,745) and made a final table appearance in the Turbo event. These frequent victories in late 2024 and 2025 underscore his status as a closing specialist in the region’s side events.