Shankar Pillai is an American poker player from Commack, New York.

[1] In 2019, Pillai bested a field of winners only in the $1,500 NL event.

[2] In the 2021 WSOP Online, he won his third bracelet in a High Roller event.

[3] As of 2024, his live tournament winnings exceeded $2.2 million.

[4] Off the felt, Shankar's interests include spending time with his family, sunset walks on Coney Island and eating hot dogs.