National Poker Series India Reveals a Record-Breaking ₹100 Crore Prize Pool For its 2025 Edition

The National Poker Series (NPS) India, hailed as the “Olympics of Indian Poker,” is gearing up for its milestone 5th edition in March 2025 —and it promises to be nothing short of legendary. Hosted exclusively on PokerBaazi, the tournament series will feature a jaw-dropping ₹100 Crore prize pool! That’s right, you heard it correctly – ₹100 Crore! This makes NPS 2025 the biggest poker event in Indian history, and it’s going to be an absolute blast.

Navkiran Singh, the Founder and CEO of Baazi Games, is clearly pumped about this landmark edition: “The National Poker Series India is a platform that transcends mere competition; it is a movement that recognizes poker as a serious skill-based mind sport in India. Each edition is designed to emphasize strategy, precision, and mental endurance, enabling players to refine their abilities while promoting the sport nationwide,” he says. “We are proud to host the National Poker Series India for its 5th edition with a ₹100 crore prize pool—the biggest our country has seen yet. We aim to deliver an unparalleled experience at PokerBaazi to empower the talent of poker players across India.” Get ready for the biggest poker party in Indian poker history!

Building on Past Success

NPS India has been a game-changer for the Indian poker scene since it first launched in 2021. It’s grown bigger and better with each edition, and NPS India 2024 was a massive success, with over 2.25 Lakh entries and a ₹62.5 Crore prize pool. But NPS 2025 is taking things to a whole new level, promising to be the most rewarding and competitive yet.

A Celebration of Indian Poker

The NPS is more than just a poker series; it’s a celebration of India’s growing passion for the game. It’s a platform for players of all levels, from amateurs to seasoned pros, to show their skills and compete for glory.

Over the past four editions, the NPS has:

• Attracted over 5.33 Lakh entries
• Hosted 404 tournaments
• Awarded 1,221 medals to top performers

Past Champions and Inspiring Stories

The NPS has a rich history of crowning poker champions. Past Main Event winners include:

Mohammad Azhar (2021): This inaugural champion overcame a massive field of 5,947 players to win ₹50.13 Lakhs and solidify his place in Indian poker history.

Chirag Sodha (2022): Sodha dominated a field of 6,202 players to win ₹44.84 Lakhs and the coveted NPS Gold Medal. The final table was held at the PokerBaazi LIVE poker room in Goa, adding to the excitement.

Prateek Bhartia (2023): Bhartia took down a field of 5,849 players to win ₹30.93 Lakhs and his first NPS Gold Medal.

Anshul Raj (2024): Raj reigned supreme in a field of 10,121 players to win ₹41.60 Lakhs after a heads-up deal, claiming the series’ most coveted Gold Medal and his first.

These champions have not only won life-changing sums of money but have also inspired countless aspiring poker players across India.

Regional Rivalries and Intense Competition

One of the coolest things about the NPS is the intense rivalry between different regions. In 2024, Maharashtra led the leaderboard with over 100 medals, followed closely by Delhi with 83. This adds another layer of excitement to the series as players from different states battle for bragging rights.

NPS India 2025: Bigger and Better Than Ever!

NPS India 2024 was a landmark edition, with Deepak Singh winning three Gold Medals and topping the Podium Leaderboard, while Rising Star Aman Parakh bagged top honours on the Series Leaderboard. We also saw historic moments like Ishita Arora becoming the first-ever female NPS Gold Medalist and Varun Sareen‘s ₹19.95 Lakhs victory in the Super HighRoller.

But NPS 2025 is going to blow everything else out of the water with rewards that surpass some of the country’s largest sports leagues. Get ready for more high-stakes tournaments, bigger rewards, and even fiercer competition!

About National Poker Series India

The National Poker Series (NPS) India is the country’s premier poker championship. Since its inception, NPS has awarded over ₹135 Crore in prize money and over 1,200 medals, making it India’s largest and most prestigious poker series.

The schedule for this year’s series will be revealed soon, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store!