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Updated: 2025.12.22

Pratik Jain is an Indian professional poker player who has become a steady presence in the Asian mid-stakes community, known for his consistent performances across major regional tours like the WPT and USOP.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

According to The Hendon Mob, Pratik Jain has total earnings of $14,576. He currently ranks 494th on the India All Time Money List. His career-best live cash was recorded during the 2024 U Series of Poker (USOP) in Hai Phong, Vietnam, where he secured a deep run in the VND 22,500,000 + 2,500,000 Championship Event, finishing in 27th place for VND 115,000,000 (~$4,533).

Jain has found significant success in Southeast Asian festivals, particularly in Vietnam and Cambodia. In December 2024, he also cashed at the USOP Weekend Deepstack, finishing 3rd for VND 175,251,000 (~$6,908). Furthermore, he has been active in the World Poker Tour (WPT) circuit, recording multiple cashes at the WPT Cambodia Championship 2025, including a finish in the $1,100 WPT Prime Championship for $2,600 and a 12th-place finish in the $400 Deepstack Freezeout for $960.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from India, Pratik Jain is part of the growing wave of Indian grinders who have expanded their reach into the burgeoning Asian market. While he maintains a presence in the Indian domestic scene, having cashed in major events like the Deltin Poker Tournament (DPT) in Goa, he has recently pivoted to high-volume international schedules. His career trajectory shows a focus on mastering the high-field environments typical of the USOP and WPT Prime events in Southeast Asia.

Play Style & Strategy

Jain is known for a disciplined and methodical approach to tournament poker, particularly in large-field Deepstack and Freezeout formats. His strategy involves a strong focus on positional awareness and patience, as evidenced by his multiple cashes in “Deepstack” and “Monster Stack” structures where deep-stack play is essential. This ability to navigate through hundreds of players in regional “Championship” events demonstrates a resilient mental game and a high level of technical proficiency against a wide range of player archetypes in the Asian circuit.

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