Natural8 India is once again raising the bar for Indian poker. After the resounding success of its Manila Classic campaign, the spotlight now turns to APT Taipei 2025. And this time, nine Indian players have earned their way to the grand final table, which will be played live in Taipei on April 26, 2025, with the action streamed globally for poker fans everywhere.
The Journey to Taipei
Hosted exclusively by Natural8 India, the Journey to APT Taipei 2025 promotion featured a high-stakes qualifier offering Indian players a unique opportunity: a chance to represent the country on an international stage. With a prize pool of ₹15,88,400, intense competition, and high visibility, the event attracted top-tier domestic talent.
After multiple rounds of competitive play, nine finalists emerged victorious—each earning their place at the final table and a fully-sponsored trip to Taiwan to battle it out in front of the world.
Final Table to Be Streamed Live
On April 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, the final nine players will compete at the APT Taipei series. This final table will be played live in Taipei and streamed globally—offering the players international exposure and the Indian poker community a reason to cheer.
What’s at Stake?
The finalists will compete for their share of the ₹15,88,400 prize pool, along with valuable tournament tickets and full travel sponsorships.
Final Table Prize Pool:
Position | Prize (₹) |
1st | 3,09,919 |
2nd | 2,32,406 |
3rd | 1,74,280 |
4th | 1,30,691 |
5th | 98,004 |
6th | 73,493 |
7th | 55,112 |
8th | 41,328 |
9th | 30,991 |
Additional Rewards:
- Fully Sponsored Trip to Taipei
Each finalist receives an all-expenses-paid trip valued at ₹1,20,000, covering flights and accommodations. - APT Main Event Tickets (Top 4 Finishers)
The top 4 will receive Main Event entries worth ₹1,47,000 each. - APT Mini Main Event Tickets (5th to 9th Finishers)
Finalists finishing 5th to 9th will receive Mini Main Event tickets worth ₹67,000 each.
Meet the Finalists
Position | Player Name | Nickname | Chips |
1 | Avadh Shah | sting240 | 9,74,762 |
2 | Sharvan Chhabria | 13warrior13 | 7,81,151 |
3 | Sagar Maheshwari | heymogambo | 5,14,871 |
4 | Mohit Arora | MOWHIT | 3,26,392 |
5 | Pratik Parte | Guts2Glory | 2,76,000 |
6 | Devajit Labh | Taklapoker | 2,57,979 |
7 | Nishant Kumar | Rektace | 2,44,680 |
8 | Arun Sriram | DaemonTargaryen | 1,93,994 |
9 | Mithun Mahesh Kookkiri | 1NTU1T1ON | 1,53,771 |
These finalists represent a diverse mix of seasoned professionals and rising stars. With chips in hand and eyes on the prize, they will now showcase their skills on one of Asia’s biggest poker stages.
Final Word
The Journey to APT Taipei 2025 is not just a tournament—it’s a platform for Indian talent to shine on the world stage. With major prizes, top-tier APT tickets, and the prestige of a globally streamed final table, the excitement is just getting started.
Stay connected with PokerBol.com for exclusive coverage, interviews, behind-the-scenes access, and the official livestream link as we follow India’s finest in Taipei.
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