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Poker Mom Does It! Radhika Shankar Conquers 24-Hour Live Stream Challenge

Radhika Shankar, fondly called ‘Poker Mom’ in the Indian poker world, has achieved something truly amazing. On 1st May 2025, she set out to do what no other Indian poker streamer ever managed – a 24-hour-long live stream. When she first mentioned this audacious plan on her Instagram, the poker community in India wasn’t all that surprised. If anyone could even think of such a daring feat, it had to be the ever-so-bold Radhika.

And guess what? Twenty-four hours after the clock struck 10 AM that first day, Radhika was still there – logged into WPT Global and streaming live on her YouTube channel, @HashtagPokerMom. She took on this massive challenge head-on and came out victorious. Yes, India’s very own Poker Mom achieved the seemingly impossible.

The Gruelling Endeavour

But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Every big challenge has its bumps along the way, and YouTube wasn’t always kind to Radhika. There were interruptions, the stream was taken down a few times, and at one point, her channel even faced the risk of being blocked. But, just like the strong poker player she is, Radhika pushed through all these hurdles to achieve this incredible milestone – even as her account was briefly blocked.

The stream, however, was a massive hit, with Radhika playing poker non-stop across WPT Global’s cash tables and MTTs for the entire 24 hours. More than 2,500 people tuned in to watch her at some point during the marathon session.

 

 

 

 

 

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YouTube Blocking Policies and Poker Streamers

Now, let’s talk about something a bit tricky – YouTube’s rules on blocking channels. It makes you wonder how often poker streamers face these kinds of blocks for seemingly no good reason. How can the poker community – and the streamers who rely on platforms like YouTube to share their love for the game – get some kind of assurance? These channels are important for players, coaches, and streamers to promote this game of skill.

It reminds me of what happened to another well-known poker influencer, Parth Jain. His Instagram channel, ‘YourPokerGuy’ – which had years of hard work in the form of posts and reels – suddenly got blocked. It was a big setback, but Parth didn’t give up. He started a new Instagram account and began rebuilding his presence. Thankfully, his main account was eventually restored, along with his previous work. Such instances make you think about how important it is for these platforms to understand and support the poker community better. 

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An Indian Record?

So, the big question: Does Radhika’s incredible 24-hour marathon stream count as an Indian record? As I sit here writing this, I feel a sense of pride and accomplishment – even though I wasn’t the one playing! The Indian poker community is growing stronger every day. We see players like the Patnis, the Sharmas, the Tumbolis, the Agarwals, the Sushants, the Iyers, the Luthers, and now the Shankars achieving amazing things in poker that have put India on the global map. So, does this count as a record? Absolutely, it does! And I’m sure this will inspire many more streamers to try their hand at such marathon sessions.

With the support of platforms like the WPT Global, these kinds of achievements become possible. If you’re new to poker and reading this has sparked something in you – if you’re feeling inspired and ready to learn this exciting game – then go ahead and hit the link to create your own WPT Global account and sign up for free. Who knows, maybe you’ll be the next one achieving the unthinkable and unbelievable.

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