Jeevan Lobo
India
Jeevan Lobo is an Indian professional poker player who burst onto the international scene by winning the Micro Main Event at the 2025 Asian Poker Tour Jeju festival for a career-best $7,140. He also made a deep run at the 2025 Irish Open, demonstrating his growing presence in global tournaments.
Overview
Jeevan Lobo is an Indian poker professional who has quickly made a name for himself on the Asian Poker Tour. With a victory in his first APT event and a cash in the prestigious Irish Poker Open, Lobo represents a new wave of Indian players competing successfully on the international stage.
First Major Title: APT Jeju Micro Main Event
At the 2025 Asian Poker Tour Jeju stop, Jeevan Vivian Lobo captured his first live tournament title in the Micro Main Event. Held from September 26 to October 5 at Jeju Shinhwa World's LES A Casino, the tournament attracted 112 entries with a buy-in of 500,000 KRW. Lobo navigated the field to claim the trophy and KRW 9,941,792 (~USD 7,140) after a heads-up ICM deal with China's Ting Yu. This victory marked his first APT appearance, first live cash, and first APT title, instantly establishing him as a player to watch.
International Presence: 2025 Irish Poker Open
Lobo also ventured to Europe to compete in the 2025 Irish Poker Open, held in Dublin. During Level 19 (blinds 10,000/20,000), he was involved in a notable hand against Jamie Dwan on the stone bubble. Lobo bet 50,000 from the hijack, Dwan raised to 206,000, and Lobo folded, showing his ability to navigate high-pressure situations. The tournament had 270 entries, and Lobo was among the final 40 players at the time of the hand, indicating a deep run.
Career Summary
According to Somuchpoker, Lobo's net worth in Asia-Pacific is listed at $7,050, with his largest cash also being $7,050 from his APT Jeju win. He has attended 1 event with 1 in-the-money finish, giving him a 100% cash rate. His SMP Poker Index stands at 701.11. These numbers are certain to grow as he continues his poker journey.
Playing Style and Background
While specific details of Lobo's playing style are not widely documented, his results suggest a solid, strategic approach capable of adapting to both Asian and European tournament structures. Beyond poker, a separate profile (potentially a namesake) describes a background in business and high-stakes decision-making, though it is unclear if this refers to the same individual. As of now, Jeevan Lobo's poker career is in its early stages, but his initial achievements signal a promising future.
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