Biography
Arun Sriram is an accomplished entrepreneur and poker player from Bangalore, India. He completed his MBA at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and initially built a career as a brand manager at ITC. In 2016, he founded a healthcare technology company focusing on dental supplies.
Background
Arun Sriram is an entrepreneur from Bangalore. He held a Master’s degree (MBA) from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade from 2006 to 2008. He worked at ITC as a brand manager. In 2016, he built a healthcare technology firm in Bangalore, making dental supplies in India. He has a total work experience of 19.5 years.
He took a break from active work, focused his time and efforts on poker, and started playing poker professionally in August 2020.
All his competitive appearances throughout 2021 propelled him to the finale of the Adda52 Champions Leaderboard, where he won against the top contenders and was subsequently named the Adda52 Game Ambassador.
Poker Career
Arun Sriram, who has won the Adda52 Big Game twice, also succeeded in Adda52’s Nano Highroller, earning himself the first-place prize of 2.55 Lakhs. He outperformed a competitive group of 452 participants to win the prestigious Nano Highroller title.
Sriram, known online as Vazharmorghulis, was victorious in India's eagerly awaited 5 Crore GTD EndBoss tournament. In September 2023, the professional player secured a whooping prize of ₹1 Crore, his career-best score in that tournament. Sriram shined brightly, nailing not just a single title but two during his remarkable Sunday spree. He emerged as the sixth champion of EndBoss, outperforming a vast pool of 9,147 competitors across 10 Qualifying rounds, showcasing his noteworthy prowess and determination.
The two-time Adda52 Big Game champion also shipped Adda52’s Nano Highroller less than an hour before his EndBoss win, taking home the top prize of 2.55 Lac after a heads-up deal. He raced past a strong field of 452 entries, securing the coveted Nano Highroller title. In addition to winning two titles, Sriram cashed three other tournaments, amassing a whopping INR 1.04 crore in total earnings.
Beyond securing the two prominent Adda52 Big Game Championships, Sriram finished three additional tournaments with an impressive ₹1.04 crore total winnings. He emerged as the Adda52 Champions Leaderboard (ACL) tournament winner and secured an Adda52 Pro contract valued at INR 20 lakhs.
World Poker Tour
Year | Event | Place | Winnings |
---|---|---|---|
2023 |
WPT Prime Cambodia |
49th |
$3,220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Arun Sriram?
Arun Sriram is a professional poker player and an entrepreneur from Bangalore.
What is Arun Sriram's educational background?
He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, completed between 2006 and 2008.
When did Arun Sriram start playing poker professionally?
He started playing poker professionally in August 2020.
What is one of Arun Sriram's biggest poker accomplishments?
One of his biggest accomplishments is winning the Adda52 Champions Leaderboard.
What was Arun Sriram's prize for winning the 5 Crore GTD EndBoss tournament?
He won ₹1 Crore in the 5 Crore GTD EndBoss tournament in September 2023.
What online nickname does Arun Sriram use?
He is also known online as Vazharmorghulis.