Right now, this very minute, the anticipation breaks. After a month of grinding through the absolutely massive NPS India 2025, the final chapter, the National Poker Champion showdown, is here. The clock just struck 11 AM, and the battle is officially underway at the Novotel Resort & Spa, Goa.
Twelve battle-tested poker players – the cream of the crop, the top state champions from that record-breaking National Poker Series – are settling in for the fight of their lives. They’re playing for history: the honour of being called India’s first National Poker Champion and walking away with a life-altering ₹1 Crore. But there’s more on the line than just personal riches. The winner also unlocks a gigantic ₹1 Crore Freeroll for every player in their home state, adding a layer of regional pride to this already high-stakes clash.
The action starts immediately with Match 1, already in progress, and Match 2 firing up later today at 5 PM. Both are intense 6-Max No-Limit Hold ’em games. Players start with 50,000 chips, and the blinds climb every 20 minutes. Every point earned today is gold, setting the stage for the rest of the week. Only the top six point-earners will make it to the grand finale on April 17.
And here’s something huge: poker fans across India can watch this high-wire act unfold. Catch the live stream (with a delay) on JioHotstar and see every crucial decision, every big pot, every moment of drama.
Table Draw – Day 1: Here’s Who’s Facing Off Right Now and Later Today
Match 1 – 11 AM (Underway!)
Goonjan Mall (West Bengal)
Aditya Sushant (Tamil Nadu)
Sreekanth Narayan (Kerala)
Ankit Wadhawan (Chandigarh)
Wilson Yomso (Arunachal Pradesh)
Vikhyat Ahlawat (Uttar Pradesh)
Match 2 – 5 PM
Zarvan Tumboli (Maharashtra)
Saahib Bawa (Delhi)
Snehil Aggarwal (Haryana)
Mohit Bohra (Gujarat)
Bhanu Prakash KC (Karnataka)
Anish Vijayvergia (Rajasthan)
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Strap in – the journey to crown India’s first-ever National Poker Champion starts right now. History is unfolding in Goa. Let the games begin!
