Kunal Patni 🇮🇳

Originally from Mumbai, India, Patni spent over a decade as a private banker before turning professional in 2015. He built his initial reputation in the Asian circuit, famously winning an ACOP Spadie in Macau which served as the catalyst for his professional career. Currently residing in Mumbai, he is a mainstay in the top 10 of the India All Time Money List and frequently travels between Cambodia, Vietnam, and Las Vegas to compete in elite festivals.

Patni is known for a highly disciplined and calculated play style, often described as a clinical tournament navigator. His background in finance contributes to a strong grasp of risk management and ICM pressure, which he utilizes effectively at major final tables. Whether outmaneuvering fields in high-stakes APT High Rollers or managing a deep stack in the WSOP Main Event, his strategy relies on a sophisticated blend of patient accumulation and sharp exploitative adjustments against aggressive opponents.

According to The Hendon Mob, Kunal Patni has career total earnings of $1,888,706. His career reached new heights during the World Poker Tour – WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld in Phnom Penh. Patni delivered a powerhouse performance in the WPT Cambodia Championship (Main Event), finishing in 3rd place to secure a massive payout of $145,000. His resume is highlighted by a career-best score of $224,833 achieved at the 56th World Series of Poker – WSOP in June 2025, where he finished 5th in a $3,000 No-Limit Hold’em event. Other significant results include a victory in the Asian Poker Tour – APT Manila Classic 2025 Single Day High Roller for PHP 3,030,000 ($52,271) and multiple final table appearances in the WPT Prime and USOP circuits. Kunal Patni (photo courtesy of Asian Poker Tour)