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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.
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.
