Biography
Balakrishna Patur is an Indian-origin American poker player and quantitative analyst. He is known for his aggressive and analytical playing style and rose to prominence in the poker world with his victory at the 2020 World Poker Tour (WPT) L.A. Poker Classic. He won $1,015,000.
Background
Balakrishna Patur was born in India and now lives in Parsippany, New Jersey. He received his master’s degrees in physics, computer science, and philosophy of physics from universities in India. He builds quantitative risk models for investment banks.
Balakrishna Patur Poker Career
EPT Barcelona 2019
Patur finished 11th in the EPT Main Event in Barcelona. His aggressive and unpredictable play moved him into the top tier on Day 4, and he took €113,233 home.
WPT DeepStacks & Montreal Success
In 2018, he reached the final table of WPTDeepStacks Montreal and finished 9th, taking $17k home.
WPT Online Poker Open 2020
He used to play online through Party poker and finished second in the 2020 WPT Online Poker Open, winning $164,868.
Balakrishna Patur's Top Cashes
|
Date |
Event/Tournament |
Place |
Winnings |
|---|---|---|---|
|
May 17, '21 |
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Final Table 2020 WPT L-A- Poker Classic Final Table |
1 |
$1,015,000 |
|
Jun 12, '24 |
$1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout 2024 World Series of Poker |
2 |
$274,972 |
|
Dec 29, '20 |
$3,500 No-Limit Hold'em 2020 WPT Online Poker Open |
2 |
$164,868 |
|
Sep 01, '19 |
€5,300 No-Limit Hold'em 2019 EPT Barcelona |
11 |
$113,020 |
|
Jun 16, '21 |
$1,100 No-Limit Hold'em2021 WPT Seminole Hard Rock Tampa |
1 |
$55,785 |
Balakrishna Patur's Net Worth
Balakrishna Patur has a total live earnings of $1,938,912.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many bracelets has Balakrishna Patur won?
Balakrishna Patur has not won a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet.
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