India’s poker scene is booming, with millions of players competing across hundreds of tournaments throughout the year. Huge prizes are up for grabs, precious bracelets are there to be won, and the felt awaits to crown its next champion. As such, we’re highlighting three of the biggest and best poker tournaments in India right now. So, if you’re a keen player who’s looking to make their mark, be sure to keep reading to discover when and where they’re taking place!
The DPT first began in 2016 as a collaboration between two of India’s poker titans – Adda52, India’s premier destination for online poker and Deltin Royale, Goa’s premium offshore casino. Over the years, the series has seen a huge growth in success, with thousands of entrants battling it out for huge guaranteed prize pools across multiple events. The most recent one was held in October 2024, from the 22nd to 28th of October poker players crushed the tables across 5 DPT bracelet events. Buy-ins started from ₹15,000 or players could enter satellites for as little as ₹3,500 for a chance to play their way to the Deltin Royale to compete at the main tournament tables.
In 2022, PokerBaazi, one of India’s leading online poker platforms, launched the first edition of the G.O.A.T (Greatest of all Tournaments). Now, in 2024, the tournament is set to redefine the Indian poker landscape, with a massive ₹25 Crores guaranteed and a staggering ₹5 Crores set aside for the ultimate champion. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an ambitious recreational player, this is everyone’s chance to shine. So, sharpen your skills, prepare your strategies and get ready to compete in one of the largest tournaments ever hosted in India. The showdown begins this October!
The National Poker Series, hosted on PokerBaazi, has seen 5,00,000+ entrants compete across 400+ tournaments and has crowned 1,200 winners over the past four years. It’s one of the biggest stages where Indian poker lovers come to make their mark and cement their names into the pages of history. This is the equivalent of a nation’s poker Olympics. In 2024, PokerBaazi elevated the tournament to new heights with the fourth edition of the NPS. Over 2,25,000 entrants registered across the country, all competing for a place on the podium and a share of the ₹62.5 Cr prize pool. However, it was Deepak Singh who emerged victorious, claiming the top spot after securing 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal across the series. Players from Maharashtra topped the state medal tally with 100+ medals, while Delhi finished as runners-up. Although this year’s competition has concluded, be sure to mark your calendars for the 2025 edition. It’s set to be one of the biggest occasions of the year!
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