Rajashekar Varakala

Rajashekar Varakala is a poker player from Irving, Texas, United States. He competes primarily in live tournaments at Texas Card House venues in Dallas and Las Colinas. His tournament results show a strong performance in mixed game events, especially No Limit 2-7 Single Draw and Pot Limit Omaha.

Varakala's recorded cashes span from 2020 to 2025, with notable success in PokerAtlas Tour events. In August 2024, he won two events during the TCH Dallas and Las Colinas series: a No Limit 2-7 Single Draw for $1,590 and a Pot Limit Omaha event for $12,230. He repeated his success in August 2025, winning another No Limit 2-7 Single Draw for $2,690 and placing 8th in a Pot Limit Omaha event for $1,450. He also cashed in the NLH PokerAtlas Title Event at TCH Dallas in September 2025, finishing 125th for $2,340.

As of April 2025, Varakala leads the PokerAtlas Tour leaderboard in event wins with three titles. He also ranks among the top players in final tables (4) and has total career earnings of $20,300 according to PokerAtlas.

Varakala has also participated in WSOP Circuit events under the name Vishwanath Rajashekar. His results include a third-place finish in a $400 No-Limit Hold'em event at Harrah's Cherokee in August 2022 for $19,075, as well as multiple smaller cashes. His total WSOP-related earnings are approximately $27,342.

While specific playing style details are not publicly available, Varakala's tournament history suggests proficiency in both mixed games (2-7 Single Draw, Pot Limit Omaha) and No-Limit Hold'em. His ability to win multiple events in a short period indicates adaptability and strong technical skills in less common formats.

Rajashekar Varakala represents the growing community of competitive poker players in Texas, benefiting from the state's expanding live tournament scene. His consistent performances at Texas Card House have made him a recognizable figure in the local circuit, and his wins demonstrate the depth of talent in regional poker.