PokerBaazi Honors National Poker Series India 2024 Champions in the Glamourous “Night of Glory” Ceremony

March 30 saw PokerBaazi transform the Andaz in New Delhi’s Aero City into a haven of poker giants and aspirants as the “Night of Glory” awards ceremony unfolded. This dazzling celebration honored the champions of the National Poker Series (NPS) India 2024 – an event that cemented its status as the grandest poker spectacle in India.

Star Power Shines Bright

Cricketing icon and 2011 World Cup Man of the Series Yuvraj Singh graced the event as guest of honor, adding his legendary spirit to the festivities. Television stars Anita Hasnandani and Aly Goni brought their magnetic presence, while comedian Abhishek Upmanyu had the audience in stitches with his hilarious stand-up routine. As the night progressed, DJ Nyk amped up the energy with his infectious beats, ensuring the celebration lasted long after the awards were handed out.

PokerBaazi Sets the Stage for April’s Spectacular MoneyMaker Mania Following Historic NPS India 2024 Success

PokerBaazi’s proclamation of The MoneyMaker Mania for April—a 30-day festival boasting an astonishing ₹30 Crores GTD—was a striking declaration of its dedication to the Indian poker scene. This move seamlessly transitions from the monumental achievements of the NPS India 2024, which itself stood as an epochal event showcasing the country’s poker prowess. Awarding 450 medals through 149 tournaments, along with the NPS Podium Leaderboard, the series rightfully earned its moniker as the “Olympics of Indian Poker.” The initiation into April’s schedule with The MoneyMaker Mania signifies a continuation of PokerBaazi’s vision, elevating the platform and its participants to unprecedented heights in the landscape of Indian poker.

Champions Crowned, Legends Celebrated

Champions from every region of the country assembled beneath the radiant glow of the “Night of Glory,” their faces illuminated with victory and elation. Among the distinguished professionals, Deepak Singh emerged as a standout, receiving the prestigious NPS Gold Medal. This award was a recognition of his unmatched success and dominant position on the NPS Podium leaderboard. In the same vein, Rising Star Aman Parakh, celebrated as the preeminent force of the NPS Series leaderboard, was bestowed with a special trophy. This honor acknowledged their unparalleled skill and enduring dominance throughout one of India’s most competitive poker series, marking their achievements as a benchmark for excellence in the sport.

The evening was brought to life by the charismatic Riddhima Pathak, whose dynamic presence set the tone for the night. As the event unfolded, each segment of the awards ceremony was marked by the participation of distinguished guests, who graced the stage to present the accolades. Their involvement added a layer of prestige to the proceedings, highlighting the significance of each moment and the achievements it celebrated.

Cheers and laughter filled the air as champions, poker enthusiasts, and celebrities mingled – a testament to the camaraderie and passion that defines the Indian poker scene. This spectacular evening was a fitting tribute to the champions of NPS India 2024 and signaled an exciting new era for poker in the nation.

PokerBaazi’s Heartfelt Thanks and a Thrilling Announcement

PokerBaazi’s core team, spearheaded by the visionary Founder & CEO Navkiran Singh, ensured the night was one for the history books. Co-founder and CMO Varun Ganjoo delivered a heartfelt speech, expressing gratitude to everyone who made the NPS a resounding success and underscoring the strong bonds within the PokerBaazi community.

Then came the grand reveal: the jaw-dropping ₹25 Crores GTD G.O.A.T 2024 in October, with an unprecedented ₹5 Crores first-place prize, promises to rewrite poker history. This announcement ignited a wave of excitement, hinting at even more record-breaking moments to come.

National Poker Series (NPS) India 2024 – A Quick Recap

The prestigious National Poker Series (NPS) India 2024 made a 22-day run from March 3 to March 24, crushing the advertised ₹50 Crores guarantee, awarding over ₹62.50 Crores in prize money.

Here are the salient highlights of the edition:

> 2,29,880 entries were recorded across the series, making it the biggest in NPS history.

> A massive ₹62.50 Crores in prize money awarded

> Turnouts exceeded 2 Lakh for the first time

> 447 Medals were awarded across 149 tournaments

> Maharashtra was the city that secured the most medals, followed by New Delhi.

> Anshul Raj bested a 10,121-player field to win the ₹5 Crores GTD NPS#149 Main Event for a career-best ₹41.60 Lakhs and an NPS Gold Medal. Raj chopped the title heads-up with Ashish Kumar, who took home an even better ₹44.86 Lakhs (personal best) and an NPS Silver Medal. MoneyMaker 50.0 champion Shriram Varma (3rd for a personal best worth ₹25.94 Lakhs) collected the NPS Bronze medal.

> Deepak Singh, with three NPS Gold Medals and one NPS Silver and Bronze Medal each, topped the NPS Podium leaderboard to win a Las Vegas package worth ₹10 Lakhs.

> Rising Star Aman Parakh topped the NPS Series leaderboard, posting 121 scores (including two gold and two silver medals) to claim ₹15 Lakhs in Real Cash Bonus. Last year’s NPS Series leaderboard topper Avneesh Munjal and leaderboard crusher Vikhyat Ahlawat ranked #2 and #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> Varun Sareen, won the ₹1 Crores GTD NPS#134 Super HighRoller for ₹19.95 Lakhs

> Young Gun Gaurav Sood, the three-time POY, also won an NPS gold medal, taking home ₹13.69 Lakhs in the ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#92 HighRoller.

> Four players – Deepak Singh, Young Gun Abhishek Sonu, Samay Singh Modi, and Imran Anwar, won three NPS gold medals in the series.

> Ishita Arora was the first-ever female NPS Gold Medallist, having taken down NPS#52 Sunday Kickoff.

A Look Ahead

In a significant announcement, PokerBaazi revealed plans for the biggest-ever Goat 2024 in October, with a jaw-dropping ₹25 Crores GTD and a first prize of ₹5 Crores. This move signals PokerBaazi’s commitment to elevating the Indian poker landscape to unprecedented heights.

The “Night of Glory” not only celebrated the accomplishments of NPS medalists but also underscored PokerBaazi’s dedication to nurturing a vibrant poker community. As the curtain falls on NPS India 2024, the anticipation for future events and the evolution of Indian poker continues to build.

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