Pramesh Bansi

Childhood

Details about Praz Bansi's childhood are not widely publicized. However, his journey into poker began in his adult years after working in a different professional field.

Career

Before turning to poker full-time, Bansi spent five years as a recruiting consultant. During this period, he discovered his aptitude for poker by playing online on his work computer, gradually building his bankroll. Eventually, he decided to leave his recruiting career to focus exclusively on poker.

Bansi's professional poker career took off with significant success at the World Series of Poker. In 2006, he won his first WSOP bracelet in the $1,000 No Limit Hold'em event, earning £230,209. He continued to excel, and in 2009, he achieved a notable third-place finish in the £10,000 WSOP Europe Main Event, securing £360,887 ($594,963). His second WSOP bracelet came in 2010 in a $1,500 No Limit Hold'em event, with winnings of $515,501.

Beyond the WSOP, Bansi has triumphed in various other tournaments. In January 2007, he won the Grosvenor UK Poker Tour £1,000 GPT Leg 1 event, taking home £75,000. He also claimed victory in the £1,000 No Limit Hold'em Main Event at the Poker Festival in Birmingham the same year. In 2008, he won two $2,500 Super Satellite events at the Five Star World Poker Classic in Las Vegas. In 2009, he won the $5,000 No Limit Hold'em event at the Seventh Annual Five Star World Poker Classic and earned additional prizes in satellite events.

His live tournament winnings exceed $2.3 million as of 2010, with $1,417,300 coming from WSOP events. Bansi has been recognized as one of the rising stars in the UK poker scene, earning Poker Player Magazine's UK Player of the Year in 2009 and featuring on the cover of Inside Poker magazine in May 2009.

Revenue

As of 2010, Praz Bansi's live tournament winnings total over $2.3 million, with a significant portion earned from World Series of Poker events.

Interesting facts

Bansi was a member of the London-based poker group The Hitsquad.

He transitioned from a recruiting consultant to a professional poker player after discovering his talent online.

He considers the 2009 WSOP Europe Main Event, where he finished third, as one of the toughest tournaments in the world.

Legacy

Praz Bansi is regarded as one of the leading figures in British poker, inspiring many aspiring players in the UK. His success at major international events and consistent performance have cemented his reputation in the poker community.