Gunisha Sinha

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?
My husband (Gaurav Sood) is a professional poker player for a couple of years now. And I picked up the game from him and not have a keen interest in the game. I play No limit Holdem Poker. I play on a PC. So I play 3a4 days/ week and the grind averages around 7-8 hours. and the rest of the days I work on my game by studying.
For how many years have you been playing online games?
1.5 years professionally.
What are your educational qualifications?
I am a dentist by qualification.
What skills do you think are required to play online games?
Patience is the utmost thing.
Does playing online game form part of your daily life? is it a part of your livelihood?
yes.
What are your preferred kind of online games? What factors do you consider before putting money into any online game?
The games need to be on a reputed online site.
What skills are required to succeed in an online gaming tournament?
Patience, resilience and a strong will to learn about the game.
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?
no
Community Engagement: Do you actively participate in gaming communities or forums? How important do you think community engagement is for the online gaming community?
I think for poker it is extremely important because poker has always been seen in a bad light and is associated with gambling but it is a skill game which definitely involves some part of luck but it is 98% skill.
What do you think about addiction and dependency on online gaming?
Definitely a big part of online gaming especially which involves money.
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?
The laws should definitely be amended.
If there is one thing about the online gaming industry you can convey to the government, what would it be?
Poker is a game of skill and should be dissociated with the rest of the gambling games.
Are there any tournaments you have won or gaming achievements you would like to share with us ?
Won the circuit Season 3 that has been my biggest achievement till now. Have gone deep in a couple of WSOP tournaments this year and last year. Came 15th in GOAT and was the last female standing and came 2nd in game changer which was my biggest online score.

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