Thiyam Dannish Singh

How did you venture into the online gaming space? Which online games do you play regularly? What gaming platforms do you primarily use? (PC, console, mobile) How many hours do you typically spend gaming each week?
I play poker professionally. I spend 10-12 hrs on my pc
For how many years have you been playing online games?
4
What are your educational qualifications?
Master of science in Aeronautical Engineering
What skills do you think are required to play online games?
To play poker you need an analytical mindset
Does playing online game form part of your daily life? is it a part of your livelihood?
Yes I play professionally
What are your preferred kind of online games? What factors do you consider before putting money into any online game?
Risk reward ratio. Poker
What skills are required to succeed in an online gaming tournament?
Study and mindset
Have you ever experienced financial fraud or scams related to online gaming? What measures do you think should be implemented to prevent financial exploitation in online gaming?
Not frauds but scams are common. More regiourous cyber security
Community Engagement: Do you actively participate in gaming communities or forums? How important do you think community engagement is for the online gaming community?
Occasionally. It helps us grow in knowledge
What do you think about addiction and dependency on online gaming?
It is in the mindset and the discipline one has to have in live to avoid addiction . And it doesn’t apply to online gaming alone.
Are you aware of the existing laws and regulations related to online gaming in your country? Do you think there should be more regulations to protect gamers' rights and safety online?
Definitely. There should be sensible policies implemented by the government to promote mind sports. If the don’t understand a subject they should consult experts in the field and then determine the policy.
If there is one thing about the online gaming industry you can convey to the government, what would it be?
Stop taxing the poker community like we stole your generational property. Also please promote the game as a mind sport in par with chess. The world is moving forward with it .
Are there any tournaments you have won or gaming achievements you would like to share with us?
National poker series , The circuit game show

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