Simran

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 am professional poker player so i play poker only, primarily using Pocket52, Pokerbazzi, adda52, natural8 & pokercircle
For how many years have you been playing online games?
3 years now
What are your educational qualifications?
BCom
What skills do you think are required to play online games?
Discipline
Does playing online game form part of your daily life? is it a part of your livelihood?
Yes, part of my livelihood, it is like a job, but is flexible
What are your preferred kind of online games? What factors do you consider before putting money into any online game?
Preference is legal sites, which is rng certified n has good pool of players
What skills are required to succeed in an online gaming tournament?
Knowledge, patience , discipline n hardwork
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 was the first to introduce a women’s only cash table live at Deltin Casino in Goa, & online on Pocket 52. marking a significant milestone as it was the first of its kind in India. This initiative aimed to encourage women to participate in poker, providing a safe space for those who felt intimidated or fearful of being bullied by male players. The event was a great success and generated considerable buzz within the industry.
What do you think about addiction and dependency on online gaming?
Addiction can be for anything, anywhere, but some reason only online gaming is held more responsible,
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?
Yes, government should reconsider on GST , as tax are also very high
If there is one thing about the online gaming industry you can convey to the government, what would it be?
Gst Pleaseeeeee
Are there any tournaments you have won or gaming achievements you would like to share with us?
I am cash player, but i do play some tournaments live/online, & have won some tournaments. I have consistently made my way into the Poker Sport League , three times in a row through qualifiers. The league has provided me with an excellent platform to showcase my skills and learn from the best in the industry. Over the past three seasons in the league, I have consistently excelled, earning awards each season and winning the Women’s Series title. Which was nothing short of extraordinary as the Team i was representing won that season. I was also signed as Team Pro for Pocket52. Pocket 52 is one of the best online poker apps built for indian players , with smoth n authentic poker experience, rng certified from iTech labs in Australia. As a Ambassador the motive was to promote the game by doing online streaming on regular basis for all the ones who wanted to learn basics of poker & guiding them in certain ways. & several others activities like Bigboys table - a cards up streams for high stakes cash games , Bankroll challenges twice a week, to promote the cash games & the app!

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