Vijaya Rakesh Madda

Vijaya Rakesh Madda (also listed as Vijaya Madala) is a poker player from the United States. According to WSOP.com, he has accumulated total live earnings of $72,046 across eight cashes. While he has yet to win a WSOP bracelet or Circuit ring, he has recorded multiple deep runs in major tournaments.

Madda’s first recorded cash came in September 2015, when he finished 30th in a WSOP Circuit event at Palm Beach Kennel Club for $3,690. He then appeared sporadically on the tournament circuit over the next few years.

WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant (2020)

In January 2020, Madda cashed in the $1,700 Main Event at the WSOP Circuit Choctaw Durant. He finished in 16th place out of 1,065 entries, earning $14,955. According to a PokerNews report, he was eliminated when his all-in with ace-nine was called by Rick Braun’s pocket queens, and he failed to improve.

WPT EveryOne for One Drop (2023)

Madda’s largest cash to date came in the 2023 WPT EveryOne for One Drop at Wynn Las Vegas. In the $10,500 buy-in event, he finished 33rd out of 1,676 entries, taking home $62,620. This result is tied with several other players for the same payout level.

In February 2020, Madda showed promise in a high-roller setting. At the WSOP Circuit Rio Las Vegas, he bagged the chip lead on Day 1 of the $2,200 High Roller event, finishing the day with 205,000 chips. He eventually cashed in the event, though exact results beyond that are not recorded in the search results.

While no detailed analysis of Madda’s playing style is available, his tournament results suggest an aggressive approach. In the 2020 Choctaw Durant Main Event, he open-jammed from under the gun for 650,000, indicating a willingness to put pressure on opponents when short-stacked. His ability to bag the lead in a high roller field also points to solid aggressive play and good hand reading.

Total live earnings exceed $72,000 according to WSOP.com.

Vijaya Rakesh Madda remains a relatively low-profile player on the live tournament circuit. His consistent cashes and deep runs, particularly in WSOP Circuit events and the prestigious WPT EveryOne for One Drop, show he can compete at a high level. He has yet to capture a title, but his results indicate potential for future success.