Rohit Mishra

Rohit Mishra, a 32-year-old professional poker player based in Bengaluru, India, honed his skills in the competitive online poker environment before transitioning to live tournaments. He has been a resident of Bangalore for several years and shares his home with his dog.

Mishra experienced a breakout year in 2026, characterized by high-frequency final table appearances and technical mastery of mixed Omaha variants. During the 2026 Gods of Poker (GOP) series in Phnom Penh, he maintained a 100% in-the-money (ITM) rate across attended events. Out of 7 events entered, he reached 5 final tables, a 71.4% conversion rate.

Key Tournament Results (2026)

• GOP Main Event (Phnom Penh) – 4th place, $33,135 (April 2026)
• 5-Card PL Omaha Turbo – Bounty – 2nd place, $1,552 (April 2026)
• 5-Card NL Omaha – Hyper Turbo – 2nd place, $1,512 (April 2026)

Known for his aggressive “Hyper Turbo” strategy and resilience in large-field events, Mishra employs a mixed betting strategy that balances value extraction with well-timed bluffs. He focuses on pot control and leverages position to compensate for marginal hand strength.

With total Asia-Pacific earnings of $40,973, Rohit Mishra is recognized as a consistent mid-stakes competitor in the region. He is respected in the Indian poker community for his dedication to study and improvement, often citing online learning resources as key to his development.

As of 2026, Mishra continues to compete actively on the Southeast Asian circuit, with a Somuchpoker Index (SPI) ranking of 2,341 (1,157th globally) in 2026.