In India, just a few poker players enjoy the respect that Mumbai pro Zarvan Tumboli does. With over 14 live victories and numerous online victories, he is considered as the country’s most decorated poker professional. From crushing it on the international felts to winning numerous titles on the virtual felts, Zarvan’s journey has been a testament to resilience, grit, hard work and dedication.
2025 is turning out to be a blockbuster year for him. From being announced as a PokerBaazi Team Pro to featuring in the Circuit Season 2 and then crushing it at the recently-concluded National Poker Series (NPS), Zarvan has been truly unstoppable.
Epic National Poker Series 2025 Run
Zarvan Tumboli’s run at the National Poker Series 2025 was nothing short of legendary. He claimed an impressive 6 medals during the series, including a gold in the the 50 Lakh GTD NPS#6 Marathon. Notably, 4 of these medals came in just the first 10 days of the series’ run, showcasing his strategic brilliance and amazing consistency. His final medal haul included:
Gold – NPS#6 Marathon – ₹5.68 Lakhs
Silver – NPS#14 (PLO-6) Megadive – ₹3.03 Lakhs
Silver – NPS#20 (PLO-5) – ₹2,62 Lakhs
Silver – NPS#67 Tuesday Tornado – ₹11.92 Lakhs
Silver – PLO-5 HighRoller – ₹5.43 Lakhs
Bronze – NPS#190 Golden Rush – ₹5.29 Lakhs
Night of Glory & NPC Showdown In Goa
Following the conclusion of the record-breaking NPS 2025 edition on PokerBaazi, it was time to celebrate the NPS champions at the Night of Glory, a memorable night for the Indian poker community where cricket legend Shikhar Dhawan felicitated the champions. Being a big fan of Dhawan, Zarvan was overjoyed upon receiving medals from the renowned cricketer. According to him, it was like a dream come true moment for him.
Following the conclusion of the grand ‘Night of Glory’, the NPS 2025 action then moved to Goa for the inaugural National Poker Champion Showdown, a ₹1 Crore GTD 5-day offline event featuring top 12 state champions where Zarvan represented Maharashtra. While it was Mohit Bohra who ultimately clinched the NPC title and the ₹1 Crore prize , Zarvan’s presence and performance throughout the event showcased the spirit of elite competition.
PokerProNews Exclusive Conversation With Zarvan Tumboli
PokerProNews recently caught up with Zarvan Tumboli to discuss his epic achievements in 2025, amazing National Poker Series India 2025 run, the historic Night of Glory, his experience of playing National Poker Champion Showdown in Goa, WSOP 2025 plans, his advice for the aspiring poker players and more. Check out the video above for our full conversation with him.
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