About VPC

VPC was founded at UVA in 2022. It has grown tremendously, from just a small group of friends to a very rich poker community at UVA. Last year, the club hosted a speaker event sponsored by Susquehanna International Group and the club’s first cash tournament. We’re excited to continue growing and provide UVA students with the best and most fun access to recreational poker.

Meet the Exec

Pranav Kandlakunta, Founder

Pranav is a 4th year from Richmond, Virginia studying Math and Computer Science. His favorite poker hand is 42o and his poker book recommendation is Theory of Poker by David Sklansky. Outside of poker, Pranav is involved with investment clubs on grounds and enjoys cooking.


Kunaal Agarwal, President

Kunaal is a 4th year from Oakton, VA. He is a CS and Biology double major and is very interested in reading about poker theory. His favorite hand is 9-10 of hearts.


Harry Li, Vice President

Harry is a 4th year majoring in CS and Stats. Outside of poker, he loves playing Word Hunt. His favorite hand is pocket 2s.


Tom Phillips, Vice President

Tom is a 4th year studying Biology and Astronomy. He was born in Hong Kong and spent 18 years living in Singapore! His favorite hand is A-10 of hearts.


Eric Wolpert, Secretary

Eric is a 3rd year from Fairfax, VA studying CS and Economics. Aside from poker, he loves playing violin and tutoring math. His favorite hand is A-8 of spades.


Eliza Ball, Social Chair

Eliza is a 2nd year from McLean, VA planning to major in Foreign Affairs and Economics. She is very excited to be VPC social chair, and her favorite hand is pocket 8s


Malik Hickman, Treasurer

Malik is a 3rd year BME major from Lottsburg, VA. He has been playing poker for about 3 years and his favorite hand is 7-8 of spades


Anshul Chiranth, Technology Chair

Anshul is a 2nd year from Richmond, VA and is majoring in CS. He is a big UFC and NBA fan. His favorite hand is K-J of diamonds