Ankush Mandavia biography
Ankush Mandavia grew up in the Detroit area and earned an economics degree at the University of Georgia, where he started playing poker. He became known as a heads-up specialist in high-stakes online games, playing as rickrosstheb.
In 2016 he had his best year: he finished 3rd in the $100,000 Super High Roller at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure for $787,640, won his first World Series of Poker bracelet in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo for $548,139 and won the $25,000 High Roller at the WPT Five Diamond for $403,532. In 2021 he chopped the CPPT Main Event at the Venetian.
Mandavia has about $7 million in recorded tournament earnings.
Career summary
Ankush Mandavia won the 2016 WSOP $5,000 Turbo and the WPT Five Diamond $25,000 High Roller and has about $7 million in tournament earnings.
Ankush Mandavia poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CPPT Venetian $2,500 Main Event | 1st | $260,000 |
| 2016 | WSOP $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo | 1st | $548,139 |
| 2016 | WPT Five Diamond $25,000 High Roller | 1st | $403,532 |
| 2016 | PCA $100,000 Super High Roller | 3rd | $787,640 |
| 2015 | WPT Five Diamond $100,000 Super High Roller | 5th | $307,015 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $6,900,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Ankush Mandavia playing style
Mandavia is a heads-up and short-handed specialist with an aggressive, fast-paced style.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Ankush matters
Former online heads-up specialist Ankush Mandavia won a WSOP bracelet in 2016 and has close to $7 million in tournament earnings.
FAQ about Ankush Mandavia
What WSOP bracelet has Ankush Mandavia won?
The $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo in 2016, for $548,139.
What is Ankush Mandavia's biggest cash?
3rd in the 2016 PCA $100,000 Super High Roller, for $787,640.
How much has Ankush Mandavia won playing poker?
Ankush Mandavia has won $6,900,000+ in live tournament earnings.
