Four distinguished poker masters lead a team where they impart knowledge to Poker players to help upskill as well as socialize with the burgeoning Indian Poker community. In the series, Abhishek Goindi is seen leading the Shark Squad, Kanishka Samant leads the Anti-Tilters, Vinod Megalmani captains the Pocket Rockets, and Shravan Chhabria spearheads the Crushers. Each day will be filled with poker gameplay and insightful sessions, ensuring participants leave with enhanced skills and unforgettable memories.

Commenting on the release of Poker Masterclass on JioCinema, Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO, of Baazi Games shared, “We are delighted to announce that PokerBaazi has taken another step in fostering the Indian poker community with the release of one of India’s first poker reality TV shows on OTT, Poker Masterclass, in collaboration with JioCinema. Over the years, we have seen the Indian poker community grow exponentially. This sport continues to offer a lot, and we are now combining entertainment with the skills required to play poker in a unique learning gaming format for our Indian audience. The series highlights the efforts undertaken by poker players to prepare for tournaments and aims to attract a whole new audience to this skill-based sport in India.”

Talking about the partnership, Vivek Mohan Sharma, Head of Branded Content & Youth Properties Sales, says, “Pushing the boundaries of content through strategic partnerships is our approach of choice, and we’re excited to collaborate on a show like Poker Masterclass. This is our first-ever poker reality show on the platform. Collaborations like this not only enhance the brand’s visibility but also amplify the reach and impact through our vast platform. We’re committed to continue delivering power-packed brand experiences to our audience.”

Set in India’s Poker capital, Goa, the series features 28 players who participated in a five-day Poker camp while being guided and coached by 4 Indian Poker maestros to prepare for Indian Poker Masters hosted on PokerBaazi. The Shark Squad, led by Abhishek Goindi, includes Subhodeep Paul(West Bengal), Mahima Walia(Karnataka), Shubham Upadhyay(Haryana), Areyann Gurbaxani(Maharashtra), Pranav Baheti(West Bengal), Siddhant Khanna(Delhi), and Tanay Kauntia(Jharkhand). Vinod Megalmani’s Pocket Rockets features Ramu Kushwaha(Uttar Pradesh), Riyana Rasheed(Karnataka), Pratap Maurya(Maharashtra), Unmesh Nair(Kerala), Apoorv Bhanot(Delhi), Ritesh Khatwani(Rajasthan), and Shivakumar Channappa Koudishetra(Karnataka). Kanishka Samant’s Anti-Tilters team comprises Sachit Malik(Haryana), Vikram Jaiswal(Bihar), Samarth Bhandari(Rajasthan), Vijay Agarwal(Goa), Niharika Bindra(Delhi), Yash Jaiswal(Uttar Pradesh), and Jyotindra Dubey(Madhya Pradesh). Finally, the Crushers, under Shravan Chhabria’s guidance, include Radhika Shankar(Delhi), Anish Arora(Maharashtra), Dhaval Doshi (Maharashtra), Daniyal Akhtar(Jharkhand), Basant Singh(Delhi), Ganesh Durgade(Maharashtra), and Rohit Chaudhary(Haryana).

The participants shown in the series were rank holders in the tournaments held on PokerBaazi’s platform. Four lucky winners were also selected via a social media contest. The participants of the show were also extended with an entry ticket to the Indian Poker Masters series hosted on PokerBaazi’s platform. The winning team was awarded with a trophy and a special call-out to an MVP who outperformed in the Masterclass. Indian Poker Master series begins on the 4th of August on PokerBaazi. The 21-day Poker spectacle offering a prize pool of INR 60 Crore will feature the best of Indian Poker players battling it out to be crowned as the Indian Poker Master.

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NEW DELHI: PokerBaazi, India’s biggest Poker platform, recently announced the first edition of Baazi Millions, a transformative tournament with a fixed pay-out structure for the top 200 rank holders. The tournament is slated to begin on 1st June & will conclude on 9th June, witnessing professional & amateur Poker players battling to secure top spots in the Poker tournament with a never-seen-before guaranteed payout of INR 1 Million each to the top 25 rank holders.

Baazi Millions stands as another feat from PokerBaazi to further and build the Indian Poker tournament culture.

Commenting on the introduction of Baazi Millions, Navkiran Singh, CEO and Founder, of Baazi Games shared, “Since the inception of PokerBaazi, we have been diligently working towards on how best we can push boundaries and deliver exceptional value to Poker players. Baazi Millions is a stride towards our commitment to continuously innovate in the Indian poker community.”

This tournament uniquely rewards the top 200 players, making Baazi Millions a first-of-its-kind experience for players.

The tournament’s payout structure:

Players can register on the PokerBaazi application and participate in the tournament.

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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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