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Annand Ramdin, widely known in the poker world as “Victor,” is a highly respected professional player from the Bronx, New York. Born in Guyana, he moved to the United States as a young man with very little and eventually built a successful life as both a businessman and a world-class poker pro. Recognized for his longtime role as a Team PokerStars Pro, Ramdin is famous not just for his skills at the table, but for his incredible generosity and dedication to charity work in his home country.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Annand Ramdin has earned over $5.3 million in live tournament winnings. His biggest career score came in 2006 when he won the WPT Foxwoods Poker Classic, taking home a massive $1,331,889 after defeating a tough field of over 600 players.
Ramdin has been a consistent winner for decades. Another major highlight was his victory in the 2011 The Big Event in Los Angeles, where he won $500,000. He also has a deep history at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) , including a 29th-place finish in the 2003 Main Event and a 64th-place finish in 2008. Most recently, he has stayed active in 2025 and 2026, picking up several cashes at the WSOP in Las Vegas and the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas.
Biography & Poker Background
Born in 1968 in Georgetown, Guyana, Ramdin arrived in New York City at age 21 with almost nothing. He worked hard in various jobs, eventually owning a chain of retail stores in the Bronx and investing in real estate. He discovered poker in 2002 after watching a game in a local bar and was later mentored by the legendary Phil Ivey. Beyond the cards, Ramdin is a well-known philanthropist who donates at least 25% of his winnings to Guyana Watch, a medical outreach program that provides healthcare to poor children in his native country.
Play Style & Strategy
Ramdin is known for a patient and solid style of play that has allowed him to stay relevant across different eras of poker. While he is a master of No Limit Hold’em, he is also an expert in Mixed Games, frequently cashing in events like H.O.R.S.E. and Seven Card Stud. He often credits his success to his ability to read people, a skill he developed while running his businesses in New York. Whether he is playing for a million-dollar prize or a “nickel and dime” game online for fun, he maintains a high level of respect for the game and his opponents.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Annand “Victor” Ramdin as he continues his 2026 run in the WSOP and major tour events? You can track his latest results and stats here:
