Showcasing an extraordinary combination of skill, discipline, and competitive spirit, Anish Vijay, delivered a stellar performance at the National Poker Series India (NPS) 2025. With INR 56.7 lakh in total winnings and three medals (2 Gold, 1 Silver) firmly establishing himself among India’s most promising poker talents.
Anish has firmly established himself among India’s elite poker talents and will now proudly represent Rajasthan at the prestigious National Poker Champion Showdown, scheduled to take place in Goa from April 13 to 17, 2025. The stakes are massive, with an INR 1 crore prize pool for the winner and an additional INR 1 crore freeroll for the players of victorious state. Hence, if Anish wins the NPC Showdown, he will also guarantee free entry for all players of Rajasthan in the INR 1 crore freeroll tournament to be hosted on PokerBaazi.
Hailing from Udaipur, Rajasthan and currently based in Bengaluru, 26-year-old Anish Jain carved his name into the record books at NPS India 2025 with a landmark performance. Showcasing relentless consistency, he played 188 tournaments and secured winnings in 130 of them, an impressive total of INR 56.7 lakh.
Anish’s campaign was highlighted by a career-best score of INR 18.92 lakh in the NPS India Mega Rush tournament, firmly reaffirming his status as one of India’s rising stars in the poker circuit.
Speaking about his remarkable run, Anish shared: “This journey at NPS India 2025 has been a game-changer for me. Every tournament tested my focus, discipline, and ability to stay in the zone. Winning two gold medals and representing Rajasthan on a national stage is a surreal feeling. For me, poker is about mastering yourself as much as mastering the game – and now, I’m geared-up to raise the bar even higher at the National Poker Champion Showdown.”