Deepak Bothra - Poker Player

Biography

Deepak Bothra is an Indian poker player based in Pune. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore. His live tournament winnings exceed $179,000, with top cash of $45,501. He ranks 56th on India’s all-time money list.

Background

Deepak Bothra completed his schooling at a Hindi-medium school. Later, he faced several challenges due to limited English proficiency. Despite all these hurdles, he finished Chartered Accountant (CA) and cleared his first attempt in 2008. Later, he enrolled in IIM Indore to pursue an MBA. During his MBA days, he was introduced to poker.

Deepak Bothra Poker Career

After completing his MBA, Deepak Bothra worked in the corporate sector. This includes his roles at Tata Telecom and Torrent Pharmaceuticals. However, his passion for poker grew, making him shift his career.

Poker Career Highlights

• Deepak Bothra has made over $179,000, with his largest single win being $45,501 in live tournament winnings.
• He won the 2017 WPT India ₹20k PLO event.
• He defeated Akshay 'AustralianAccountant' Kapoor and became champion of Spartan Poker's 'The Millionaire' tournament.
• He finished third in the APT Vietnam VSOP Championships Event in 2022.
• He is active on platforms like Spartan Poker, where he has secured significant victories, including a ₹4.5 lakh in the Ultron ₹20 Lakhs GTD event.

Deepak Bothra’s Philosophy

Deepak Bothra emphasises that poker is not merely a game of luck and chance but skills. You need discipline, strategy, and continuous learning.

Deepak Bothra's Net Worth

Deepak Bothra has a total live earnings of $179,424.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many WSOP bracelets Deepak Bothra has won?

Deepak Bothra has not won World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets.