Biography
Jasven Saigal is a pro poker player who has won the India Poker Championship. He is a diligent player who has played many tournaments and is also known as a successful Indian poker player.
Background
Jasven Saigal is a Mumbaiker who belongs to a catering business family. His story of how he learnt to play poker is quite interesting. Jasven’s interest in poker developed after he played a tournament in 2008. He enjoyed playing poker so much that he started organizing cash games at home. He followed his passion and proved himself a prominent tournament player. Jasven’s only hobby is learning more about poker. He often visits Goa to participate in popular poker tournaments.
Poker Career
Jasven Saigal is among the first few players from the Indian poker community. He has participated in numerous poker tournaments and achieved immense success. He ranks 25th on the Hendon Mob India All-Time Money List. His total live earnings from tournaments are $421,848, and his best live cash is $28,893.
In 2011, he performed remarkably by winning the No Limit Hold’em Event at the India Poker Championship (IPC) in Goa, earning ₹1,40,000 ($3,063).
In the early years of his career, Jasven performed well in tournaments across Asia, achieving various final table appearances in events like the Asian Poker Tour and the Macau Poker Cup in 2012 and 2013.
His best live cash win came in 2019 when he secured second place in the 200K No Limit Hold’em Main Event at Deltin Poker Tour (DPT), winning ₹2,000,000 ($28,893).
Jasven is also skilled at online poker and plays with several usernames, including ‘JasvenSaigal’, ‘Bajateraho’, ‘Katsuo01’, ‘Katsuo06’, ‘Ponkey’, and ‘Audifan’.
In 2020, he placed second in the ₹1 Crore Full House Finale on Adda52 and earned ₹13,00,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Jasven Saigal reside?
Jasven Saigal resides in Mumbai.
What is Jasven Saigal’s total live earnings in his poker career?
Jasven Saigal’s total live earnings of his poker career are $421,848.