Recently I visited the Pokerbaazi.com poker room as a Gamblescope Review Team agent to find out whether they are legit and a suitable place overall. Here is what I managed to find out.
PokerBaazi.com is one of India’s leading online poker platforms, launched in 2014 by Moonshine Technology.
I saw that the platform offers a variety of poker games, including, but not limited to Texas Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO), with sub-variants like PLO-4, PLO-5, and PLO-6. While there are other poker formats available, the aforementioned ones are the most popular.
As of December 2024, around 1,347,000 people visited the Pokerbaazi website that month, 98% coming from India. This makes it not only one of the most vibrant Indian poker communities but also ranks Pokerbaazi number 36 in the global poker industry website ranking.
The platform is designed exclusively for Indian players, meaning only residents of India holding a valid local mobile phone number can register and play. To get started, you need to download the Pokerbaazi app on your device — Windows, Mac, iOS and Android versions are available. Then you need to create an account and deposit funds. If you are an Indian resident, the registration process is straightforward and can be completed in a few minutes.
It’s worth noting that you can’t run messengers like Skype or Discord while running the PokerBaazi app — it will notify you to close the messengers to proceed. Implemented as a countermeasure against collusion and cheating.
To deposit funds you can use Visa, MasterCard and Maestro cards, bank transfers from Indian banks, Paytm mobile wallet and some other wallets like Google Pay through UPI.
Withdrawal options are, however, limited to transfers to Indian banks and UPI.
Verification is needed at the first withdrawal. For that, you must submit a PAN card (mandatory for Indian taxpayers), proof of address, such as an Aadhaar card or utility bill, and bank account details for payouts. It usually takes 24-48 hours to get verified.
Currently, the platform continues to grow and attract new players through hosting regular tournaments with substantial prize pools, such as the "Baazi Super Series" and "The MoneyMaker" which attract many participants. There are always several thousands of players at the tables, so rookies, casual players and pros alike will find a challenge up to their skill.
Over time PokerBaazi has built a generally positive player attitude, with users praising its seamless interface, reliable customer support, and frequent tournaments. However, some cite occasional delays in withdrawals and the lack of international player access as downsides. Overall, I think PokerBaazi will provide a fair and enjoyable poker experience, so I advise you to try it. If you live in India, of course.
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