In a historic moment for Indian poker, Gunisha Sinha has etched her name in history by becoming the first female champion of PokerBaazi’s The Circuit. Facing off against some of the country’s best players in Season 3 of the exciting league-format reality poker show, Gunisha she emerged victorious to claim the coveted title, trophy and a massive INR 25 Lakh in top prize.
With this historic triumph, Gunisha Sinha, who made waves at WSOP last year with her career-best $11K live poker finish in the Gladiators of Poker, joins the ranks of past champions Laksh Pal Singh and Jagdeep Singh, while sending a powerful message about the rising stature of women in India.
PokerBaazi The Circuit Season 3 Quick Recap
The Circuit continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries with grander moments, fiercer competition, and bigger prizes. Unfolding over 11 thrilling episodes in the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam, the third season of the show featured six exciting events with a stellar lineup of India’s 16 elite players and a whopping INR 50 Lakh prize money, making it the biggest of the three seasons hosted so far.
Each event of the season saw players score points to climb the leaderboard, with the lowest scorers on the leaderboard facing elimination. Every episode of the season featured a poker sit-n-go event with leaderboard points at stake, backstage banter, interviews and strategy breakdowns, making it entertaining, insightful and unforgettable.
As the dust settled, the top 8 players qualified for the grand finale to battle it out for the title, trophy and a whopping INR 25 Lakh up top prize. The final 8 line-up featured a fine mix of veterans and first-timers, with Advait Rajguru starting strong at 500BB, followed by Thiyam Dannish at 400BB and Abhishek Jalan at 350BB. Gunisha,Gaurav Sood, Navkiran Singh, Vinay Rajpal, and Vidwath Shetty, all began their run with 250BB each.
As play progressed, only five players remained, including Thiyam Dannish, Advait Rajguru, Gaurav Sood, Abhishek Jalan and Gunisha. Jalan held the chip lead, while Gunisha was extremely short-stacked.
Despite being the shortest stack, it was Gunisha who seized the spotlight, displaying her skillful play, sharp instincts and impeccable patience to emerge victorious. Her run wasn’t just a win—it was a milestone moment for women in poker.
Jalan fought hard but could not go all the way, finishing runner-up for INR 15 Lakhs. Thiyam secured third place, earning INR 10 Lakhs for his remarkable performance.
PokerBaazi Announces Gunisha Sinha As Its Newest Team Pro
The celebrations did not stop there. Following her historic victory, Gunisha Sinha was officially announced as the newest PokerBaazi Team Pro, marking an electrifying new chapter in her inspiring poker journey.
Boasting a remarkable resume with several marquee online titles and deep runs at WPT and WSOP, Gunisha has gained a reputation for her strategic brilliance, resilience and deep passion for the game. Her addition to Poker Baazi’s Team Pro roster marks a pivotal milestone for the brand’s mission of promoting poker as a mind port in the country and making the game more inclusive by inspiring and bringing in more women to the mind sport.
Gunisha’s addition will further strengthen the platform’s elite Team Pro lineup, which features renowned poker pro and coach Abhishek Goindi, The Circuit Season 1 champion Laksh Pal Singh, and Zarvan Tumboli, India’s most decorated player announced as a team pro in January, 2025.
Commenting on the announcement, Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO of Baazi Games, said, “We welcome Gunisha to Team Pro with immense pride. Her remarkable journey from a successful career in dentistry to becoming a professional Poker player exemplifies the intellectual rigor, strategic thinking, and unwavering dedication that Poker demands. Her presence on Team Pro reflects our continued commitment to breaking stereotypes and inspiring a new generation of players to view Poker not just as a game, but as a skill-driven pursuit of mastery.”
Gunisha Sinha’s journey from WSOP and WPT deep runs to now becoming a Circuit champion and Team Pro is not just a personal achievement but a groundbreaking inspiration for women across India.
A dentist by qualification and a classically trained musician by passion, Gunisha shared her excitement, saying, “Joining PokerBaazi as a Team Pro feels surreal and incredibly rewarding. It’s a huge milestone in my Poker journey, and I’m proud to be associated with a platform that has played such a pivotal role in shaping the Indian Poker ecosystem. My goal as a Team Pro is to keep evolving as a player while inspiring more women and newcomers to take up Poker seriously and confidently.”
With her grace, grit, and game, she is here to stay—and lead. We congratulate her on latest achievements and wish her good luck ahead!
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