Welcome to this excellent poker week, where Indian players made news with outstanding live and online performances. performances. From the WSOP Online Series to worldwide live events, the poker activity was fierce, and the prize pools were large. Let’s explore the salient features of the week.
Online Record-Breaking Poker Week
On Natural8 India, especially, Indian players dominated the online felts this poker week. With a 14th place in the WSOP Online Main Event and collecting ₹1.55 crores, winner Aayush Arya created waves. Third-largest online poker cash by an Indian player, this accomplishment ranks Arya as the “PokerGuru Star of the Week” since his outstanding performance has shot him to sixth position in the Player of the Year (POY) race.
Tarun Goyal’s Stellar Poker Week
With ₹1.31 crores in overall winnings, Tarun Goyal too had an unforgettable poker week. Winning the Bounty Hunters HR Deepstack 525 on Natural8 India, he brought home ₹1.11 crores. Goyal is now fiercely competitive for the POY title since his yearly income has jumped to ₹5.55 crore.
WSOP Online Series Marks New Standards
Attracting 6,146 entrants, the record-breaking WSOP Online Main Event also marked this poker week and produced a prize pool of almost $29 million. Claiming the top prize of $4 million, the biggest online poker award ever recorded, Germany’s Moritz Dietrich
Top Online Poker Week winners
Here are the top internet wins from this poker week:
- Tarun Goyal ₹1.11 Crores Natural 8 India
Anant Purohit, ₹51.84 lakhs (natural 8 India)
Mohsin Shaikh: ₹10 lakh (Poker Baazi)
Nitu Kumari: Adda 52.56 lakhs
Live Poker Week Action in Vietnam
Additionally making news on the live circuit this poker week are Indian poker players. Indian players won two titles on the U Series of Poker (USOP) in Vietnam. Deepankur Gupta won ₹3.81 lakhs in the Hyper Turbo tournament, therefore claiming his first USOP title. Following his triumph in the 5-Card PLO tournament, Gagandeep Malik brought in ₹2.81 lakhs.
International Poker Week: Great Wins Globally
International events also had their share of exciting events even as Indian players were establishing themselves. The 2024 WSOPE got underway, and Indian player Karan Kapur played a strong run to finish 51st in the €550 Pot-Limited Omaha tournament.
Two Indians won championships this poker week at Pokerstars Manila Megastack 19. While Siddharth Mishra knocked down the ₱12,000 PLO event, Vishwajit Patil won the ₱10,000 Turbo contest.
Fantastic Promos for This Poker Week
This poker week Several big poker sites revealed interesting offers. While A23 Poker handed out a large 200% welcome bonus, trying to draw fresh players to the platform, Pokerbaazi 10th anniversary is providing ₹150 crores in guaranteed prizes.
Events during Future Poker Week
With big events like the Deltin Poker Tournament Grand set for October 22 to 28, poker week promises even more thrills ahead. There will be fifteen tournaments this week-long poker festival; five of them will feature championship bracelets.
The APT Taipei Poker Classic starts this poker week on September 27. From South Korea, the Poker Dream Jeju series will follow.
Summary: A Memorable Week of Poker
For Indian players, this poker week has been really amazing. Poker enthusiasts have much to celebrate as they have achieved significant victories both live and online. As the new poker week draws near, players should expect even more exciting activity, rich promos, and record-breaking events. Remain tuned for further developments.
