Meet Nikita Luther: India's Leading Poker Player and Co-Winner of The Traitors
The Traitors Crowns Its Winners
Karan Johar's reality show, The Traitors, has concluded with Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luther emerging as the champions. In the finale, the duo voted out Sudhanshu Pandey, who was innocent, alongside the two actual traitors, Harsh Gujral and Purav Jha. As the final contestants, Uorfi and Nikita shared the prize money of ₹70 lakhs.
Who is Nikita Luther?
Nikita Luther is recognized as one of India's top female poker players. She made headlines in 2018 by winning a bracelet at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), marking her as the first Indian woman to achieve this milestone. Currently, she serves as the COO of the Poker Sports League and the championship known as India's 'Super Bowl of Poker,' while also mentoring aspiring players.
Nikita's Background and Achievements
Hailing from an army family, Nikita grew up in Delhi. She completed her schooling at Sanskrit School and graduated from Delhi University. Her interest in poker sparked during her college years, leading her to pursue it as a full-time career. She clinched her first poker title in Goa in 2015 and became the first female to win the Macau Poker Cup Team Event in 2017.
Nikita Luther's Net Worth
As per reports, Nikita Luther's net worth is estimated to be between ₹5 to ₹7 crores, primarily earned through poker. She has reportedly made around ₹4–5 crores from live tournaments. Following her victory on The Traitors, her popularity has surged, and she is receiving numerous congratulatory messages on social media.
Highlights from The Traitors
The grand finale featured five contestants: Uorfi, Nikita, Sudhanshu, Purav, and Harsh. A pivotal moment occurred when Purav and Harsh were strategizing in the billiard room, overheard by Uorfi. In the final suspicion round, Uorfi accused Purav of being the traitor, leading to his elimination. Subsequently, Uorfi and Nikita collaborated to eliminate the remaining traitors, ultimately becoming the last two standing.
About The Traitors
The Indian version of The Traitors included 20 contestants, such as Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Harsh Gujral, and others. The show is available for streaming on Prime Video, and a second season has recently been announced.