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Updated: 2025.12.31

Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary is a professional poker player from India who has made significant strides in the Asian tournament circuit throughout 2025. He has established himself as a versatile competitor, achieving high-profile victories and deep runs in major festivals across Vietnam, South Korea, and Malaysia.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Total Live Earnings: USD 26,980 (The Hendon Mob). The 2025 season has been the breakout year for Chaudhary, with nearly all of his recorded earnings and major titles accumulated during this period.

Best Live Cash: Secured his career-best score of USD 11,120 (VND 293,382,000) by winning the Mini High Roller at the NCPC Poker Championship 2025 in Da Nang, Vietnam.
Eden Awakens – GOP Jeju 2025: Achieved a major 1st-place victory in the KRW 1,200,000 Hyper Turbo – High Roller in South Korea, earning USD 10,451.
Poker Dream 19 Malaysia: Finished 10th in the Monster Stack for USD 2,225 in November 2025.
GOP Opening Event: Recorded a 22nd-place finish in the KRW 1,000,000 Opening Event at the Gods of Poker (GOP) Eden Awakens in Jeju.
Rankings: He currently holds a Global Poker Index (GPI) ranking of 22,248th and is ranked 98th on the 2025 India Player of the Year (PoY) leaderboard.

Biography & Poker Background

Based in India, Sanjay Kumar Chaudhary has rapidly climbed the national rankings, now sitting at 349th on the India All Time Money List. While his early career included a notable appearance as a contestant on Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2011, he transitioned into professional poker with a focus on high-value regional Asian tours. His 2025 campaign reflects a strategic shift toward major international hubs like Jeju and Da Nang, where he has successfully competed against elite fields from across Asia and Europe.

Play Style & Strategy

Chaudhary is recognized for his technical proficiency in fast-paced tournament structures, particularly in High Roller and Hyper Turbo formats. His twin victories in the NCPC Mini High Roller and the GOP Jeju Hyper Turbo High Roller indicate a strong mastery of late-stage aggression and the ability to maintain tactical precision under intense time pressure. Additionally, his top-10 finish in the Monster Stack structure—which drew over 240 entries—demonstrates a patient accumulation strategy and deep-stack navigation skills suited for long-duration championship events.

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