Anup Palod

Anup Palod is a professional poker player from India who has also made a mark as a poker stable operator and corporate director. He is recognized for his strategic play in tournaments and his efforts to grow the Indian poker ecosystem through coaching and management.

Anup Palod gained attention during the 2018 World Poker Tour (WPT) India Main Event, a ₹55,000 buy-in tournament with a prize pool of ₹36,249,576. On Day 1c, the final starting flight, Palod ended as the chip leader with 296,500 chips. In the last hand of the night, he flopped a jack-high straight to crack an opponent's kings, sending them to the rail and boosting his stack close to 300,000. Other notables through to Day 2 included Kevin Ayow (98,500). The event featured a first prize of ₹6,635,000.

Anup Palod is also known for his work behind the scenes. On the podcast "Mera Kaam Poker," he discussed his role in setting up poker stables to help players become professionals or “horses.” The episode explored avenues for playing poker professionally in India, with Palod sharing his experience in structuring stable systems to support emerging talent.

Beyond poker, Anup Palod holds Director Identification Number (DIN) 8029794 and has been appointed as a director or designated partner in several Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in India. These include Millenium Unicorn Sports Management LLP (appointed 18-01-2018), White Unicorn Sports LLP (appointed 31-05-2018), Maxvalue Marketing LLP (appointed 29-03-2019), and Orion Gaming LLP (appointed 06-02-2020). The registered addresses for these entities are primarily in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Anup Palod exemplifies the dual role of player and entrepreneur in Indian poker. His notable tournament performance at WPT India and his stable-building initiatives contribute to the professionalization of poker in the country.