Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.04.17

Vikaash Shah (frequently listed as Vikas Shah) is a highly active Indian professional poker player and a respected regular on the Southeast Asian tournament circuit, known for his consistent results in major regional festivals.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

Vikaash Shah has accumulated total live tournament earnings of USD 134,611, placing him within the top 100 of the India All Time Money List. His career reached a new peak in 2023, establishing him as a top-tier competitor in the Asian mid-stakes scene.

His career-best live score occurred in March 2023 at WPT Prime Cambodia in Phnom Penh, where he finished as the runner-up in the Nagaworld Millions event for USD 35,170. Other significant highlights include a 1st-place victory in the Won Poker Cup Mini in Cambodia for USD 7,230 and a 2nd-place finish in the Baazi Poker Tour Pot Limit Omaha Turbo for USD 5,390. For a comprehensive look at his tournament history, you can view the Vikaash Shah Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from India, Vikaash Shah first gained international attention during the 2020 WSOP Online series, where he secured multiple deep runs. He quickly transitioned into a “circuit nomad,” traveling extensively to poker hotspots such as Goa, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Malaysia.

Since emerging on the live scene, Shah has become a fixture at major tours including the World Poker Tour (WPT) , Asian Poker Tour (APT), and Poker Dream. His background as a volume-heavy grinder has allowed him to build a substantial resume across diverse international markets, solidifying his status as a key figure in the modern wave of Indian poker talent.

Play Style & Strategy

Shah is characterized by his tactical versatility and proficiency in both No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha (PLO). His results in high-action formats like “Turbo” and “Bounty” events suggest an aggressive strategy that capitalizes on short-stack dynamics and bounty equity.

His ability to navigate large, multi-day fields—such as his runner-up finish in the Nagaworld Millions—demonstrates strong ICM awareness and mental stamina. By maintaining a high cash rate in both technical PLO fields and massive No Limit Hold’em opens, Shah remains a formidable threat at any final table on the Asian circuit.

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