I have been playing computer games/ console games since I was a child, but as an adult I have been majorly playing Poker for a living since 3 years. On the gaming front, I like FIFA, some BGMI and recently have been playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS5. For Poker, I play on all major sites like Pokerbaazi, Natural8 India, Adda52, Pokerstars India/Junglee Poker etc. I am currently playing 5 days a week for about 8-10 hours, for poker, and other games just for relaxing and having fun.

As a recreational, for about 11 years, as a Poker professional, for about 2 years.

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication from Manipal Institute of Technology. In addition to my formal education, I have a diploma in Data Science from Great Lakes Institute.

Playing Poker requires Strategic & Critical Thinking, Adaptability, hours of relentless Focus and Concentration, unwavering Persistence and Patience, strong Tilt Management with focus on building a strong Mindset.

Yes, I play Poker professionally.

I primarily play No Limit Hold-em(NLHE) Tournaments across all major platforms in India. Checking for quality of the User Interface, necessary Certifications, Cash Out time etc are some of the factors I consider before putting money on any site.

Ability to think clearly in high pressure situations and staying present to adapt to your opponents strategies. Also, as a game of variance, Poker can be quite brutal when it comes to financial swings, so you absolutely need to have a strong mindset and an active, off-the-table, lifestyle in order to manage the emotional aspect of the game.

I have not experienced any financial fraud, as I am quite vary of shady operators and only play on Certified and transparent sites. As a player be vary of shady sites, and always do due diligence like checking their site certifications, player reviews, also ask your peer group bout it. Always be vary of sites offering illegal games which are not allowed in your jurisdiction, as they are prone to committing frauds and scams.

Community Engagement is important, because a Gamer's life can be one filled with solitude, also being connected to your community, hones your skills and lets you see different perspectives. It is an important thing as it can be a forum for the players to be connected with the operators and developers, which can enhance the overall gaming experience. It can also help manage issues that may arise, and help address them quickly.

Addiction and dependency on online gaming are important issues to consider, as they can have significant effects on individuals and their relationships. As a poker player, I regularly take time off playing and use it to touch grass as well as study and prepare. Its very important for your mental health and for sustaining long term performance.

Yes, I am aware of the Gaming laws and recent amendments to GST laws as well. More regulation is needed in order to protect integrity of the game as well as maintaining transparency and accountability of the operators so as to build a sustainable ecosystem and protect gamers' rights and prevent exploitation for short term profitability.

Gaming, especially Poker, is a Game of Skill, just like Chess, where in you study and develop strategies using tools and analyzing your game. It should not be treated at par with pure games of chance like sports betting etc. and should not be taxed as highly as it is currently. In a country like India, which is marred by high levels of Youth Unemployment, gaming provides an avenue for generating self employment. In most developed countries, Poker is not only recognized as a Game of Skill, it is also taught in the world's best universities.

My biggest win has been Natural8 India's weekly major, The GGMaster 150 in which I came 1st out of 4000 people. I am also 6-time Indian Online Poker Championship winner and 3-time National Poker Series Medalist.