Biography
Aditya Agarwal, also known as Intervention, is a professional poker player from India. He has a significant presence in online and live poker circuits, with over $1.5 million in live tournament earnings. Agarwal is recognised as a skilled player in the global poker community and represents India internationally.
Background
Aditya Agarwal, a resident of Kolkata, boasts a notable educational background. He holds a BBA degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Aditya has traversed numerous countries as a professional poker player, participating in the international poker tournament circuit for six years. Aditya's passion for poker isn’t just limited to offline tables; he also enjoys playing online and is a Team Poker Stars Pro member. Apart from his dedication to poker, he enjoys listening to hip-hop music and watching sports.
Poker Career
Agarwal's biggest single-event live win is $286,705, which he earned from the $10,000 No Limit Hold’em - Super Turbo Bounty event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2021. He has also won $967,327 from 57 cash prizes in WSOP events.
In 2007, Aditya Agarwal made history as the first Indian poker player to secure fifteen rank at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Main Event in Barcelona, winning €25,100.
Aditya Agarwal is the first Indian professional poker player to represent PokerStars as its brand ambassador. He was a member of PokerStars Team Pro for five years before leaving the team in December 2019.
His total live earnings amount to $1,789,406. He ranks sixth on the Indian All-Time Money List and 1,565th on the global All-Time Money List.
Looking ahead, Agarwal aims to increase his earnings and achieve more milestones in his poker journey.
Screen Names
| Platform Name | Screen Name |
|---|---|
| Adda52.com | IamhereNow |
| PokerBaazi.com | Istredd |
| PokerStars | Artooriouss or Adi Agarwal |
| Spartan Poker | Yennefer |
Current Ranks
| India | 137 |
| All-Time High | 1 |
Online Scores
| Event Name | Buy-in | Position | Won | Date | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPS#106 BIG KNOCKOUT 60L GTD (KO-RE) | 7,000 + 1,050 | 141/547 | 21,400 | 19-03-2024 | PokerBaazi |
| Adda52 Millions | (10,000 + 1,000) * 7 | 32/180 | 25,002 | 18-03-2024 | Adda52 |
| NPS#98 SUNDAY SLAM 75L GTD (RE) | (5,000 + 750) * 2 | 72/898 | 21,984 | 18-03-2024 | PokerBaazi |
| NPS#99 MINI MAIN EVENT 3CR GTD (FINAL) | 1 + 0 | 278/861 | 24,600 | 18-03-2024 | PokerBaazi |
GPI Rank
| Rank | 3,779 |
| Total Live Earnings | $1,569,636 |
WSOP Player Profile
| BRACELETS | 0 |
| RINGS | 0 |
| CASHES | 55 |
| EARNINGS | $965,753 |
Aditya Agarwal's Five Biggest Live Poker MTT Results
| Event | Year | Result | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 NLHE Super Turbo Bounty WSOP | Nov 2021 | 2nd | $286,705 |
| Deltin Poker Tournament Colossus | May 2019 | 1st | $44,784 |
| APPT Macau Main Event | Mar 2018 | 2nd | $242,211 |
| $10,000 WSOP Main Event | Jul 2015 | 71st | $96,445 |
| $10,000 WSOP Main Event | Jul 2008 | 96th | $51,466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Aditya Agarwal born and brought up?
Aditya Agarwal was born and brought up in Kolkata.
When did Aditya begin playing poker?
Aditya began playing poker in 2004 when he was in college.
How much is Aditya Agarwal's total live earnings?
Aditya Agarwal's total live earnings are $1,789,406.
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