As the 2023 edition of the National Poker Series (NPS) inches closer, the competition is set to become fierce with many players expected to compete for the top spot. With previous years’ winners joining the roster, the stakes are going to be higher this time around with players such as Vinayak Bajaj eyeing to turn his silver into a gold medal this time around. A 30-year-old analyst from Ranchi, his patience and incisive skills helped him fetch the silver medal in 2022 and paved the way forward for many others from the region to pursue their passion for poker. While Vinayak’s stint with Poker began in 2016, his adventure has helped him reach the top ten of PokerBaazi’s Greatest of All Tournament (GOAT), India's largest poker event. With a pedigree of gaining positive results in most of his ventures, he has participated in 2207 events, winning prizes in 600 of those tournaments, and even won 23 tournaments.
