This college DROPOUT makes CRORES via POKER | The High Stakes Poker Life of Nitin Jain

Описание: What does it take to play ₹1K/₹2K poker games where pots run into crores? In this no-holds-barred podcast, we sit down with Nitin Jain, one of India’s most talked-about high stakes poker players, to uncover the mindset, lifestyle, and risks behind the biggest games in the country.

Nitin’s journey is anything but ordinary. A college dropout who found his calling in poker, he’s gone from small stakes to battling in games where a single hand can be worth more than most people’s annual salaries. But it’s not just about the money on the table — it’s about the mentality that keeps you calm when tens of lakhs are at risk in a single decision.

In this conversation, Nitin opens up about his poker beginnings, the key turning points that took him from an amateur to one of the sharpest minds in the game, and why high stakes poker isn’t just about skill — it’s about emotional control, bankroll discipline, and a relentless hunger to improve. We dive deep into his ₹5 lakh per month investment in coaching, fitness, and mental conditioning, and why he believes these off-the-table habits are just as important as what happens during a hand.

You’ll hear about the politics and exclusivity of private games, the common leaks he spots in India’s top-level players, and the brutal swings that come with playing at the highest levels. Nitin also shares how poker has changed his relationship with money, how he handles tilt, and why many of the best players come from elite academic backgrounds like IITs and top universities.

But this isn’t just a poker strategy conversation — it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes lifestyle. From managing massive bankrolls to understanding the psychology of your opponents, from identifying ego-driven players to adjusting against backed or over/under-rolled opponents, Nitin reveals the subtle edges that make the difference between winning and losing at this level.

We also explore his surprising move into content creation. Despite earning far more by simply playing poker, Nitin has chosen to share his journey, stream games, and create educational and entertaining poker content. He explains the ROI he sees behind building an audience, his content goals, and how he balances this new venture with maintaining peak performance at the tables.

For aspiring players, Nitin drops practical advice on moving up in stakes, breaking through downswings, and building the mental toughness required to survive in poker long term. He discusses whether he’d mentor players in the future, how he’d structure his coaching, and why opening up his strategies to the public doesn’t scare him.

This podcast is a must-watch for anyone curious about the mindset, discipline, and lifestyle of a true high stakes grinder. Whether you’re a poker player aiming for the top, or simply fascinated by stories of risk, reward, and resilience, Nitin Jain’s journey will give you an unfiltered look into what it really takes to thrive in one of the world’s most mentally demanding professions.

0:00 - Introduction
2:04 - What is High Stakes poker ?
3:28 - Nitin's Intro to Poker
7:16 - Harsh's Poker career & Plans
10:00 - Nitin's early journey
15:04 - Why are so many Poker players IITian's
16:49 - Top Indian VS International Players
18:35 - Nitin on Santosh Suvarna
20:35 - 25/50 to 500/100 journey
25:27 - 3 leaks of High Stakes player in India
26:50 - Access to Private games
30:27 - Nitin's lifestyle
32:00 - Nitin's Poker blast off !
34:39 - Nitin & Money
43:54 - Advise to someone wanting to go PRO
48:15 - Nitin Ego Battles
50:05 - Boxing Match with Adi Agarwal
54:10 - Why he wants to start content in Poker ?
1:07:12 - Nitin's Mentorship Angle & Technicals
1:16:10 - Rapid Fire




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