Harcharan Dogra
Spain
Harcharan Dogra is a recreational Spanish poker player and seafood restaurant owner who achieved a seventh-place finish in the 2016 EPT Barcelona Main Event. Originally from India, he moved to Spain at 20 and began playing poker in local tournaments, later runner-up in the 2014 Campeonato de España Peralada.
Overview
Harcharan Dogra is a recreational poker player from Barcelona, Spain, best known for his deep run in the 2016 European Poker Tour Barcelona Main Event, where he finished seventh out of 1,785 entries. By day, he runs Peix D’Or (Golden Fish), a seafood restaurant located just a mile from Casino Barcelona.
Early Life and Background
Dogra was born in India and moved to Spain when he was 20 years old. He has since become a local fixture in Barcelona's poker scene, balancing his passion for poker with his career as a restaurateur.
Poker Career Beginnings
Dogra started playing poker four years before 2016, initially in local tournaments with friends. He soon began competing in various events at Casino Barcelona, gradually building his live tournament resume.
Notable Tournament Results
Dogra's first notable cash came in Season 9 of the EPT Barcelona Main Event, where he finished 74th for €11,550. In 2014, he achieved his best live result at the time, runner-up in the Campeonato de España Peralada tournament, earning €13,700. His biggest career highlight came in August 2016 at the EPT Season 13 Barcelona Main Event. Dogra navigated a massive field of 1,785 players to reach the final table, ultimately being eliminated on the eighth hand of play in seventh place. While the exact prize for that finish is not recorded in available sources, the event's total prize pool was €8,657,250.
Playing Style
Though not extensively documented, Dogra is described as a recreational player who relies on solid fundamentals and patience. His ability to survive deep into a major event against professional opposition underscores his composure and decision-making at the tables.
Personal Life
Outside of poker, Dogra runs the Peix D’Or seafood restaurant in Barcelona. His background as a local business owner and his journey from recreational home games to an EPT final table make him a beloved figure in the Spanish poker community.
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