Nikita Luther is a well-known name in the world of poker. She is the first and only Indian woman to win a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Born in Delhi, Nikita studied finance and marketing at the University of Delhi. Her journey into poker started as a fun hobby. She first played on a mobile app called Zynga. What began as a casual interest soon became a passion.
Who is Nikita Luther, poker star on Traitors?
In 2015, at a friend’s birthday party, Nikita played poker for real money for the first time. This experience encouraged her to take the game seriously. She started participating in various tournaments and made a name for herself in the poker world. In February 2017, she and Raghav Bansal won the team event at the Macau Poker Cup. This made her the first Indian woman to win a global poker title.
Follow for more Updates. Join Our Telegram Channel
Her biggest achievement came in June 2018. She teamed up with Giuseppe Pantaleo, a well-known poker player, and together they won a gold bracelet at the WSOP in Las Vegas. This victory was a proud moment for India. Over the years, Nikita has earned top positions in several poker rankings. She has done well in both national and international events, winning over $440,000 in live tournaments.
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Beats Fanaa’s Day 1 Advance Booking Record at Box Office
Apart from poker, Nikita gained more attention when she joined the reality show The Traitors on Amazon Prime. Hosted by Karan Johar, the show is about mind games and finding out who is lying. In the first episode, Nikita was sent home before the game even began. But she surprised everyone by returning as a wildcard in the third episode. Now, she competes with many other well-known faces and continues to win hearts with her skills and calm personality. Nikita’s journey is inspiring for many young players who dream of making it big in the world of poker.
Author: Purnima s
Purnima | Entertainment Blogger 4+ yrs writing fun blogs on movies, celebs & trends. Pop culture addict serving fresh, binge-worthy content!
