Gujarat’s Mohit Sunil Bohra has emerged as one of India’s top poker contenders at the 2025 National Poker Series India (NPS). With total winnings of INR 44.96 lakh and a medal tally of five—three gold and two silver—Mohit has not only cemented his status among the country’s elite poker minds but also brought immense pride to his home state.
Mohit credits his success to the values that poker has instilled in him—discipline, patience, and emotional control. “Poker has taught me more about patience, discipline, and emotional control than anything else in life. This journey from watching my friends play to now representing Gujarat on the national stage feels surreal. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I’m even more excited to compete at the National Poker Champion Showdown in Goa. It’s an incredible opportunity, and I’m here to give it my all,” says Mohit Bohra, who is set to represent Gujarat at the National Poker Champion Showdown.
Following his exceptional performance at NPS 2025, Mohit will now represent Gujarat at the National Poker Champion Showdown, scheduled to take place in Goa from April 13 to 17, 2025. NPC will bring together 12 of the country’s best players, each representing their home state, all of whom earned their spots through stellar performances at NPS India 2025.
The stakes are massive, with an INR 1 crore prize pool for the winner and an additional INR 1 crore freeroll for the players of victorious state. Hence, if Mohit wins the NPC Showdown, he will also guarantee free entry for all players of Gujarat in the INR 1 crore freeroll tournament to be hosted on PokerBaazi.
Born and raised in Ahmedabad, Mohit’s path to poker stardom has been anything but ordinary. A graduate from NMIMS, Mumbai, and a CFA Level 2 candidate, he began his career helping out in the family’s textile business and later co-founded a startup. His introduction to poker came during college, but it was during the lockdown that his passion turned into purpose – guided and inspired by a childhood friend who had already made his mark as a pro.
At the NPS India 2025 edition. Mohit competed in all 191 tournaments in the schedule and secured wins in 126 of them. He secured a commendable spot on the NPS India 2025 Series Leaderboard, taking home INR 44.96 lakh in winnings. Beyond the NPS tournament, Mohit’s lifetime winnings in PokerBaazi currently stand at 1.87 crore.
As the National Poker Champion Showdown gears up for an electrifying finale in Goa from April 13 to 17, the stakes have never been higher not just for the 12 elite contenders, but for the pride of the states they represent. With the entire poker community watching closely, both on-ground and streaming live exclusively on JioCinema and Hotstar, this landmark event is set to be a watershed moment for the sport. The finale will not only crown India’s ultimate poker champion but also ignite the growth of state-level poker ecosystems, marking a bold new chapter for the mind sport in the country.
