Non-stop action has abound in the Indian poker scene, lighting the online and live poker venues. With record-breaking events and enormous wins, Indian players are becoming increasingly noticeable all over. The top news and key victories from last week are broken down below.
India’s Supernova of Poker Action
In India, poker has surged to hitherto unheard-of heights; this week is not an exception. From live events where Indian players are shining internationally to online tournaments with shockingly high guarantees, the Indian poker scene is creating waves unlike anything else.
The much-awaited ₹25 crore GTD G.O.A.T. tournament marks Poker Baazi’s 10th anniversary, among the most talked-about events. With ₹5 crore earmarked for the winner, this is the biggest poker event ever hosted in India and should change whoever takes it down. The champion will not only leave with the largest prize in Indian poker history but also guarantee a spot in the annals of poker celebrities.
Online poker craziness: large payouts and major tournaments
Top sites such as Natural8 India, Pocket52, and Junglee Poker are releasing significant events this October, which is causing great discussion in the online poker scene. While Pocket52’s ₹5 Crore GTD October Tournament Series is drawing players from all across the nation, Natural8 India has staged multiple high-stakes Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) with amazing rewards. The ₹5+ Crore GTD Victory Showdown Series from Junglee Poker is giving hungry players explosive action.
These internet competitions provide not only large prize pools but also intense competition, which makes October an unforgettable month for poker aficionados.
Indian Players Creating Waves on the Global Scene
Not only is the internet scene flourishing; Indian players are still proving their abilities at live poker events all around. Indian pros are making long runs and compiling amazing cashes at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024. The momentum continues beyond that. Representing India on one of the largest poker events worldwide, a group of Indian players are vying for highly sought-after gold bracelets and competing at the 2024 WSOP Europe.
A tiny band of Indian players, in the in the meantime, recently made news at the Manila Megastack 19 for their skill and will.
Monday is Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram Shines
Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram, who had a Sunday to remember, gave one of the really good performances this week. Shanmughasundaram won an amazing ₹78.47 lakhs in one day competing on Natural8 India. His second-highest online score of his career occurred in the Sunday Bounty Hunters Main Event 54, when he pocketed an incredible ₹66.66 lakhs.
Shanmughasundaram is not new in record setting. He made news earlier this year in June when he emerged with the highest online poker score of an Indian player to date—₹1.97 crores in the Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions. His Sunday heroics did not stop there; he also finished fourth in the Bounty Warm Up 88, adding an additional ₹11.81 lakhs to his remarkable total.
Rising the Leaderboard Player of the Year
Shanmughasundaram has shot to the #4 Player of the Year (POY) ranking with his overall income for the year now over ₹3.80 crores. As the year goes on, the rivalry is intensifying; Shanmughasundaram is crawling toward the top, straining the necks of the top candidates. The hunt for the POY championship looks to be an exciting confrontation as the poker season approaches its latter months.
Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram has been dubbed the “PokerGuru Star of the Week,” therefore confirming his rank among the best players to watch after his amazing performance over the weekend.
Other Online Crushers Creating Their Mark
Not just Shanmughasundaram was having success this week. Big triumphs were also experienced by other eminent Indian players. Skilled grinder Anant Purohit kept up his remarkable form throughout several events. With strong runs and consistent finishes, Ashish Munot, another well-known name in the Indian poker scene, also added to his honours.
Among the other players that gave exceptional performances were Harsh Bubna, Myron Pereira, and Arpan Majhi, adding to the thrill and highlighting the breadth of skill in the Indian poker scene.
Anticipating Ahead
Online and live, the Indian poker scene is expanding and it is certain that the next few months will be explosive. There is never a shortage of exciting poker action for both viewers and players given flagship events like Poker Baazi’s G.O.A.T. tournament and international contests like WSOP Europe still under progress. Whether you enjoy live tournaments or are an online grinder, the future of Indian poker seems especially bright.
As we keep following the paths of Indian players creating waves worldwide, stay tuned for further updates.
