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Harsh Bubna is an Indian professional poker player who has rapidly climbed the ranks of the Asian tournament circuit, establishing himself as one of the most consistent performers from the Indian subcontinent.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Harsh Bubna has accumulated $266,996 in total live earnings. His career-best live cash of $75,250 was achieved in December 2024 at the U Series of Poker (USOP) in Hai Phong. He secured this massive payout after a runner-up finish in the VND 25,000,000 Championship Event, outlasting a massive field to cement his status as a top-tier competitor.
Bubna has shown incredible versatility across major tours including the Asian Poker Tour (APT) and the World Poker Tour (WPT). In early 2025, he traveled to Phnom Penh for the WPT Cambodia Championship, where he earned $19,258 for a 4th-place finish in the $600 Megastack event. His 2025 campaign continued with a victory at the Grand Loyal Poker Championships (GLPC III) in Hanoi, where he took down the No Limit Hold'em – Mini Main Event for VND 361,300,000 (∼$13,749).
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from India, Bubna has become a staple of the "Asian circuit," frequently traveling between Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines to compete in high-stakes festivals. Currently ranked 45th on the India All Time Money List, his rise has been characterized by a transition from local Indian games to dominating international fields. He is known for his high volume of play, often recording deep runs in both the marquee Main Events and high-intensity side events of major series.
Play Style & Strategy
Bubna is recognized for a resilient and highly adaptive tournament strategy. He excels in the mid-to-late stages of tournaments, where his ability to navigate short-stack dynamics and apply pressure during the bubble phase has led to numerous final table appearances. His success in events like the Monster Stack and Megastack formats suggests a play style that effectively balances aggression with disciplined pot control, allowing him to maintain consistency in fields with varying skill levels.
About the Editor
Derick Elomina is Somuchpoker's Lead Content Writer and Interview Specialist, reporting live from WSOP bracelet events and Asia Pacific poker festivals such as TMT, APT, RDPT and APL Jeju, alongside player features and interviews for the site's Stories section. He discovered poker at 14 playing home games with friends, and by 21 he had entered the industry as a field reporter, starting as a hand reporter before building his current role on the tournament floor.