PokerBaazi, India’s biggest Poker platform, officially welcomes Gunisha Sinha as its newest Game Ambassador, also known as a Team Pro. This milestone comes right after her historic win at The Circuit, where she became the first-ever woman to triumph in India’s premier Poker-based reality series. It further strengthens PokerBaazi’s commitment to diversity and talent recognition in Indian Poker In a landmark move reflective of India’s rising Poker talent and increasing female representation in the sport.
With a remarkable victory at The Circuit: Season 3, India’s premier Poker-based reality series, Gunisha has made significant strides in the sport in a short span and now joins the ranks of Indian Poker stalwarts Abhishek Goindi, Zarvan Tumboli, and Laksh Pal Singh, who are already part of the PokerBaazi Team Pro.
A dentist by qualification and a classically trained musician by passion, Gunisha is part of a growing league of educated professionals redefining the perception of Poker in India. Her transition from a clinical career to a competitive Poker arena reflects the rising acceptance of Poker as a Mind Sport – one that demands strategy, focus, emotional control, and decision-making under pressure.
Expressing her enthusiasm, Gunisha shared,
“Joining PokerBaazi as a Team Pro feels surreal and incredibly rewarding. It’s a huge milestone in my Poker journey, and I’m proud to be associated with a platform that has played such a pivotal role in shaping the Indian Poker ecosystem. My goal as a Team Pro is to keep evolving as a player while inspiring more women and newcomers to take up Poker seriously and confidently.”
In just a short span of time, Gunisha has made impressive strides in the professional Poker circuit. Her podium finish in PokerBaazi’s flagship Game Changer tournament marked a breakthrough moment, bringing her into the national spotlight. She has since carried that momentum forward with notable international performances in Cambodia, a deep run at the prestigious World Series of Poker (WSOP), and a top finish at the G.O.A.T on PokerBaazi. Most notably, she was crowned champion of The Circuit: Season 3, India’s premier Poker based reality series, outplaying 15 of India’s top pros in Vietnam. Her upcoming appearance at WSOP 2025 in Las Vegas reflects both her rapid rise and growing ambitions on the global stage.
Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO of Baazi Games, commented on the announcement,
“We welcome Gunisha to Team Pro with immense pride. Her remarkable journey from a successful career in dentistry to becoming a professional Poker player exemplifies the intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication that Poker demands. Her presence on Team Pro reflects our continued commitment to breaking stereotypes and inspiring a new generation of players to view Poker not just as a game, but as a skill-driven pursuit of mastery.”
Gunisha joins the elite ranks of PokerBaazi Team Pro alongside renowned players Abhishek Goindi, Zarvan Tumboli and Laksh Pal Singh, further reinforcing the PokerBaazi’s commitment to fostering a high-performance, community-driven ecosystem that empowers players at every stage of their Poker journey.
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Edited by Suryadeepto Sengupta
