 Ramdin took up poker in 2002 after watching the game played in a bar and was later mentored by professional Phil Ivey.In 2003, one year later, he finished in the money of a World Series of Poker (WSOP) event for the first time in the $2,000 pot limit Texas hold 'em event.He also cashed in the $10,000 no limit hold 'em main event that year, finishing 29th.