BENGALURU: PokerBaazi, India’s biggest online poker platform, recently concluded one of India’s most celebrated poker tournaments, the ‘Greatest of All Tournaments’ (G.O.A.T). The tournament witnessed record-breaking participation with almost 17,000 entries battling it out over 12 days. Arun Vijay Mutgi, an IT consultant from Bengaluru, emerged as the champion and claimed the title of G.O.A.T.
The second edition of the tournament witnessed players competing for prize money using their skills to win. The final table saw a thrilling 9-hour showdown, with Arun Vijay Mutgi securing the top spot by winning INR 1.5 Crore along with Sreekanth KN from Kerala claiming the second spot by winning INR 1.5 Crore as well.
Arun Vijay Mutgi, overjoyed with his performance, shared, “I have been playing poker for a decade, and over time, I have realized and understood that one needs to continuously focus on bettering skills as well as continuously evaluating every play. This, I believe, significantly contributed to my growth in poker and ultimately helped me win the title. I am elated to have shared the stage with such respected poker players and thankful for PokerBaazi for providing platforms like the Greatest of All Tournaments that give opportunities to budding players like me to also showcase my talent on such a scale.”
The tournament saw record participation and the most number of winners emerging from Maharashtra, making it at the top of the state tallies. PokerBaazi is diligently working towards fostering the poker community in India, and G.O.A.T. is one such tournament that unearths talent across the country through this platform. It also extends multiple freeroll, micro, and major tournaments that encourage players to harness their skills and compete with the best poker players across the country.
Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO at Baazi Games, shared, “It is heartening to see the way online gaming, especially poker, has evolved and gained acceptance in the country as a mind sport. The skill aspect continues to play a pivotal role in fueling the growth of this mind sport. I am elated to witness the game’s popularity and how the sport is helping the masses include similar skill sets and cognitive abilities in their life.“
PokerBaazi’s ‘Greatest of All Tournaments’ witnessed record-breaking participation, with Arun Vijay Mutgi emerging as the champion. The tournament further reiterates poker’s growing acceptance and penetration in the country, and PokerBaazi is diligently working towards fostering the poker community in India.
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