Pratyush Buddiga biography
Pratyush Buddiga was born on May 11, 1989, in New Zealand to Indian parents, and moved to the United States when he was five. At 13 he won the 2002 Scripps National Spelling Bee by spelling "prospicience". He later graduated from Duke University in 2011.
Buddiga took up poker in college and moved quickly into the high roller world. He finished 8th in the GuangDong Asia Millions in 2013 for $772,870, won the Fallsview Poker Classic in 2014 and finished 3rd in an APPT Super High Roller the same year. In 2016 he won the EUR 25,000 High Roller at EPT Barcelona for $780,011, and in 2017 he finished 6th in the $300,000 Super High Roller Bowl for $1,000,000.
He has more than $6.4 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
A former Scripps National Spelling Bee champion and Duke graduate, Pratyush Buddiga won more than $6.4 million on the high roller circuit.
Pratyush Buddiga poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EPT Barcelona EUR 25,000 High Roller | 1st | $780,011 |
| 2014 | Fallsview Poker Classic | 1st | $222,172 |
| 2017 | Super High Roller Bowl $300,000 | 6th | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | APPT Super High Roller | 3rd | $844,571 |
| 2013 | GuangDong Asia Millions | 8th | $772,870 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $6,400,000+.
Pratyush Buddiga playing style
Buddiga is an analytical, well-prepared player who brought a competitor's discipline from spelling bees to high roller poker.
Business & sponsorships
Former professional poker player.
Why Pratyush matters
Pratyush Buddiga won the Scripps National Spelling Bee at 13 and later became one of the high roller regulars of the 2010s.
FAQ about Pratyush Buddiga
Did Pratyush Buddiga win the Scripps National Spelling Bee?
Yes, in 2002 at age 13, with the word "prospicience".
What is Pratyush Buddiga's biggest poker cash?
$1,000,000 for 6th place in the 2017 Super High Roller Bowl.
How much has Pratyush Buddiga won playing poker?
Pratyush Buddiga has won $6,400,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Pratyush Buddiga have?
Pratyush Buddiga has not won a WSOP bracelet yet.
