University of California Davis (2021-2022)

Alex Kaneko

Hometown: San Jose, California

Major: Communications

Year: Junior

Bio: I started playing poker online during high school and wasn’t very successful due to lack of studying and drive to get better. Once I arrived at Davis I met a bunch of people who had the similar poker upbringing at a young age which connected me with those people. This served as a source to get better and take my game to the next level as the people around me were also very motivated. Specifically this past school year and summer, I have put more time into aspects outside the game such as studying theory or reviewing HH which has been successful.

Armaan Kapadia

Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Major: Managerial Economics

Year: Senior

Bio: My name is Armaan. I grew up in Dubai and have lived in the US for 3 years. I go to UC Davis and am a huge fan of the game of poker!

Sanskaar Saxena

Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Coloardo

Major: Economics

Year: Senior

Bio: I never knew what I was doing with poker, but once COVID started I took it a lot more seriously. Learned a lot from everyone around me and slowly got better and better. Still have a long ways to go, but I am excited to see where this takes me.

Tennyson Schaina

Hometown: Claremont, California

Major: Economics

Year: Junior

Bio: I’m an economics major with minors in technology management and accounting. I am passionate about economies, markets and business related activities. My main hobby is playing poker and I have $150,000+ in recorded online MTT cashes with two Global Poker GOAT Series championship trophies. I’m interested in helping normalize poker by removing negative attention labeling it as purely gambling rather than being recognized as a game with complex strategy and psychology.