● The overwhelming participation from players boosted the initial prize pool from INR 50 Crore to a
whopping INR 62.5+ Crore
● Legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh felicitated the winners with medals at National Poker Series India’s
award ceremony - Night of Glory
New Delhi, April 1st, 2024: National Poker Series India 2024, India’s biggest Poker event hosted on PokerBaazi,
recorded participation of 2.3 Lac players competing for a prize pool of INR 62.5+ Crore. The conclusion
ceremony of the series, Night of Glory, held in Delhi was attended by acclaimed Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh
who felicitated the talented winners. PokerBaazi also surprised attendees by announcing the 2024 edition of
its flagship tournament G.O.A.T., India’s single biggest Poker tournament, offering a mammoth of INR 25 Crore
guaranteed prize amount. G.O.A.T will be hosted in October 2024 to celebrate the company’s 10th
anniversary. And to continue the momentum of Poker after the commencement of National Poker Series India
2024, the platform also flagged off its MoneyMaker series from April 1 st with INR 1 Crore prize pool everyday
for the entire month.
At the 4 th edition of National Poker Series, the battle for podium spots intensified where Deepak Singh from
Delhi emerged triumphant and crowned as the gold medallist securing 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze medal.
Abhishek Sonu from Bihar was the Silver medallist of the series, clinching rank two at the podium and Samay
Modi from Maharashtra bagged the Bronze medal securing rank third in the National Poker Series India 2024.
Players from Maharashtra emerged as the frontrunners in the state medal tally with 100+ medals, while Delhi
took second place with 81 medals. Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka secured the third, fourth, and fifth
spots respectively, showcasing the strong growth and acceptance of Poker as a mind-sport beyond tier-I cities.
Players from tier-II cities like Imphal, Una, Chamba, and Agra among others also showcased a growing talent
pool with impressive performances.
The Night of Glory stands as the pinnacle event in the Indian Poker community and saw performances from
renowned comedian Abhishek Upmanyu and celebrated Bollywood DJ NYK this year. Poker is one of the
fastest-growing mind-sports and popular culture phenomena in the country. Platforms like PokerBaazi are
providing Poker players with a safe, fair, and engaging platform. PokerBaazi over the years has made
significant strides in elevating the Indian Poker community. The company also hosted a one-of-a-kind NPS
camp to prepare players for National Poker Series India 2024.
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