Ankit Ahuja

Ankit Ahuja is an Indian professional poker player currently residing in England. A former tech consultant who worked for PokerStars, he transitioned to full-time poker and has amassed over $3.8 million in live tournament earnings. He is widely recognized for his deep runs in high-stakes events and consistent cashes on the European Poker Tour and World Series of Poker.

Ahuja's biggest career win came in 2023 when he won the $1,100 Eureka Main Event at PokerStars EPT Cyprus, earning $362,365. This victory marked his first major live tournament title, and he described it as "the best win" of his career.

Other notable results include:

• 5th place in the 2023 Estrellas Poker Tour Main Event at EPT Barcelona for €177,810
• 6th place in WSOP 2023 Event #19: $2,500 No-Limit Hold'em Freezeout ($76,537)
• 5th place in WSOP 2024 Event #95: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty NLH ($77,787)
• 9th place in WSOP 2025 Event #89: $3,000 Mid-Stakes Championship ($118,785)
• 34th place in the 2023 WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas ($132,500)
• 3rd place in the 2023 Merit Poker Gangster Series $2,200 Warm Up ($75,500)

He also cashed in multiple EPT High Roller events, including a 9th-place finish in the €10,300 EPT Barcelona High Roller in 2025 for €89,700.

Ahuja has been a consistent performer at the World Series of Poker, making several final tables and deep runs across various formats. In 2022, he finished 33rd in the $1,500 Monster Stack for $31,033. In 2024, he placed 26th in the $3,000 Freezeout for $18,225, and 50th in the $1,500 Millionaire Maker for $30,300. His 2025 WSOP campaign saw a 9th-place finish in Event #89, among other cashes.

Originally from India, Ahuja worked as a tech consultant before joining PokerStars in a business role, which gave him deeper insight into the poker industry. After turning professional, he moved to England to pursue live tournaments. He credits his poker education to both his analytical background and hands-on experience at the tables.

While not limited to a specific variant, Ahuja has shown proficiency in both No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha, and has cashed in mixed games such as PLO Hi-Lo. His style is characterized by aggressive play in high-pressure spots and a methodical approach to tournament strategy.