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Indian professional poker player
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Zarvan Tumboli
Name: Zarvan Tumboli
Nationality: Indian
Age: 33 years old, 13th January,1992 (as of 2025)(11) (12)
Profession: Indian professional poker player
Known for:
First-ever WPT Prime Main Event Champion (Vietnam, 2022)instagram
Multiple titles including Poker Dream 8 Winner (Malaysia), VSOP Main Event Champion (Vietnam), Asian Poker Tour Winner x2
PokerBaazi Team Pro (1)
Gold and Silver medalist at National Poker Series India 2025; career record of six medals in a single series, leading Maharashtra to a record-breaking 120 medals.
Captain of the Bengaluru AllStars in Poker Sports leagues (2)
Summary:
Zarvan Tumboli is an accomplished Indian professional poker player recognized for his strategic brilliance in both online and live tournaments. He holds major international titles such as the WPT Prime Main Event (Vietnam, 2022) and Poker Dream 8 (Malaysia). As a PokerBaazi Team Pro, Zarvan has collected over 1.62 Crore INR in lifetime tournament winnings and is regarded as one of Maharashtra’s standout poker representatives, inspiring a new generation of players through his success in the National Poker Series India 2025. Renowned for his sharp instincts, adaptability, and motivational approach to the ‘mind sport’ of poker. (1)(2)
Early Life and Background
Zarvan Tumboli grew up in Mumbai, India. He discovered poker during his studies for a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) degree in college. Tumboli studied for a Master of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration degree at Edinburgh Business School in Dubai. His initial exposure to the game, due to its strategic depth, the thrill of high-stakes competition, and the freedom it offered him, played a significant role in his pursuit of a professional poker career.
Zarvan has the most considerable support from his family in his poker journey. He often mentioned that, “Their encouragement and understanding provided me with the emotional stability and confidence needed to pursue my passion for the game”. (13)
Poker Career Highlights and Achievements
Zarvan Tumboli is considered one of India’s most decorated poker players, with over total live earnings $989,500 and 12th in India All Time Money List (as of Oct 2025)(16). He is primarily a live poker player, preferring the interaction, table talks, and live reads that come with it over the monotonous nature of online grinding
Zarvan has an impressive poker career with numerous wins and achievements across both online and live circuits. He is regarded as one of India’s most decorated poker players.
Personal Life
Zarvan Tumboli was born on 13th January,1992 (12),(11). His personal life is centered around his family, whom he considers the most important part of his life. His daughter, Tiara, was born in 2021, and his wife, Shanaya, is his “biggest cheerleader” and emotional anchor, providing unwavering support through the highs and lows of his poker career (10, 8). Zarvan emphasizes the crucial balance he maintains between focused poker travel and dedicating quality time to his family when he is home in Mumbai, which is vital for his mental well-being given the demanding nature of poker tournaments. (10, 8, 15)
Beyond poker, Zarvan enjoys traveling and exploring different cuisines. He takes immense pride in being self-made, sharing that all his educational expenses, purchase of a bike and car, house renovations, and wedding costs were funded by his poker earnings. He attributes his success to sheer hard work and dedication rather than shortcuts (14)Instagram, (15, 8, 7)
Media Mentions and Features
Zarvan Tumboli was prominently featured in the June 2024 edition of Gutshot Magazine’s e-magazine. This issue captured his thrilling journey as one of India’s top live poker players, highlighting his unconventional career path, his dedication, and his eventual triumphs. The feature provided readers an inspiring insight into Zarvan’s hard work, resilience, and rise in the poker world, cementing his status as a trailblazer and electrifying figure in the Indian poker scene. (13)
Zarvan Tumboli’s primary and verified social media presence is Instagram: (2) (His official account with poker updates, personal posts, and tournament highlights)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWjpqSyB6bI
