For poker players, especially with Indian players having a big influence, the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 has been an exciting trip. Renowned for his WSOP bracelet and other APT successes, Abhinav Iyer came tantalistically close to taking another title in Event #32: TWD 60,000 High Roller—Double Stack.
Dominance and disappointment
Amassing an amazing stack of 1.598 million chips, Abhinav Iyer rushed through Day 1 of the High Roller event and positioned himself as the chip leader approaching Day 2. His outstanding success on the felts was proof of his experience and ability.
The last fight song
As the event went on, Iyer negotiated fierce competition to reach the final table, thus preparing the ground for an exciting ending. But in the heads-up fight against the USA’s Peter Kiem, victory escaped him even with his great play. The fight was fierce, highlighting both athletes’ strategic sense and underpressure resilience.
Runner-Up Victory
Though Abhinav Iyer came just short of the crown, his runner-up performance was quite outstanding. With a prize of TWD 1,411,000 (~₹37.25 lakhs), he tied for most earnings among Indian players running in the tournament thus far. This success underlines Iyer’s reputation as among India’s best poker players abroad.
Strong Showing by Akash Malik at APT Taipei Poker Classic
Akash Malik created waves in Event #51: TWD 30,000 Hyper Turbo-High Roller in yet another outstanding performance for Indian players at the APT Taipei Poker Classic.
Establishing His Mark
Renowned for his mastery of cash games, Akash Malik proved his tournament ability by running a long run in the Hyper Turbo event. His path ended in a respectable runner-up performance, which brought TWD 332,000 (~₹8.76 lakhs). This performance speaks to Malik’s rising profile as a strong competitor in high-stakes poker events.
Local Achievements
Local player Chien Tung Wu won the Hyper Turbo event, taking the APT championship and the TWD 462,120 top prize. Wu’s victory accentuated the worldwide appeal of the APT Taipei Poker Classic by adding to its variety of winners.
Indian presence in APT Taipei Main Event
Drawing a large field and featuring outstanding performances by Indian players, the APT Taipei Main Event has also been a main source of excitement.
Strong Rivals
From the first Main Event flights, a batch of Indian poker stars—Abhinav Iyer, Karan Gupta, and Dhaval Mudgal—advanced to Day 2. Their presence emphasizes India’s increasing importance in the global poker scene and prepares the ground for fierce competition going forward.
Amazing Attendance
With so many entries, the Main Event has exceeded past marks and promised a rich payday for the final champion, therefore shattering preconceptions. Late registration is still under progress; hence, the intensity and drama of the competition should intensify even further.
Final Thought
The APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024 has presented high-stakes drama, skill, and will. Under intense worldwide competition, Indian players—led by Abhinav Iyer and Akash Malik—have given exceptional performances that have drawn attention and honors. All eyes are on the main event and India’s ongoing triumph on the poker floor as the show moves forward.
