Paawan Bansal and poker crossed paths when his friends introduced him to poker in his very first week at Singapore University. Initially, he started small with $2 buy-ins which later progressed to $5-$10 playing with his peers. While watching the same few people win big, Paawan felt poker was meer luck based game like Teen Patti but his perception changed with time. Now he believes poker player wins when he uses his skills the right way.
He then got really into poker, started researching about it, reading more and more about it, watching a lot of videos on Youtube where players played with high stakes and what moves they pursue. After trying his hand at Zynga for over a year testing different moves, he soon mastered the skills and is now one of the best Indian poker players.
Belonging to Meerut, this poker gem skyrocketed his fame when he became a runner up at NLH Knockout Event No 9 at Macau Poker Cup and banked $71624. He also stood on the first position proudly at NLH Event no 5 and won a jaw-dropping amount of $75000. Then came July 2018 where he managed to come to close second at 49 WSOP NLH The Closer Event No 75 and proudly took home $378765.
Like in the game, Paawan played his cards right in life too. With his smart moves and impeccable skills, he received an incredible opportunity to collaborate with PokerBaazi. Without wasting any time, he quickly managed to hop on-board. He chose PokerBaazi because he loved how much they valued their customers and continue to set the best industry standards.
Paawan Bansal plans on travelling as much as he can as the situation gets better. He loves travelling and taking part in different circuits and international tournaments. He wants to concentrate on the game and brush his skills more. Paawan also aims to win a bracelet at WSOP and intends to advocate poker. He is also hopeful of getting people to watch poker with non-judgemental eyes.
Paawan Bansal & Nipun Java at WSOP 2018
He advises to reach out to your peers. Everyone in the poker industry is very welcoming and helping. Learn from them. Travel more and interact one on one with the masters. He also states, that poker is not at all luck-based game but 100% skill-based. You need to keep brushing your skills and keep learning.
With the Best Live Cash of $378,765 and Total Live Earnings $650400 listed at his credit, he is one of the best mentors to look up to, to master the art of poker.