Jaipur, August 2024:RiteshKhatwani, an Indian Poker player, showcased exceptional Poker gameplay in India’s first-ever Poker reality show ‘Poker Masterclass’ on JioCinema powered by PokerBaazi. His expertise in reading his opponents to understand their strategy stems from his experience of intricately studying the stock markets over the last decade.
Hailing from Jaipur, Ritesh is a 31-year-old stock market expert and an exceptional Poker player. He has a dedicated schedule to improve his skill and his Poker knowledge which he devotes 3-4 days a week with each session lasting 6-8 hours playing the mind sport. His dedication to Poker has taken him to various live tournaments in Asia and across India.
On recalling his first interaction with the sport, Ritesh shared, “I saw a few of my friends playing the game and discussing strategy, this elaborate discussion about different nuances compelled me to learn and then play Poker. I read more about the sport in the next year and dabbled in some friendly games before venturing into the world of online Poker with PokerBaazi in 2016.”
In his debut as a reality TV contestant, RiteshKhatwani represented Poker Master, VinodMegalmani’s Pocket Rockets in the game show. He is seen showcasing his strategic Poker game-play and building camaraderie with other Poker players and participants. After every session, Ritesh would study his and his opponent’s hands to understand how he could do better in the next rounds.
“The Indian Poker scene in the last year has progressed significantly and a lot of credit for this is dedicated to PokerBaazi which has extended a platform that offers holistic learning and secure interactions during Poker games. Additionally, the way they are marketing themselves by aggressively combating negative connotations about Poker has catalyzed the growth of the mind-sport in the country.”
Ritesh’s plans include traveling more for Poker tournaments in other countries while also participating in major events like the Indian Poker Masters series and the G.O.A.T tournament, which boasts a 25 Crore GTD and a 5 Crore GTD to the winner.