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Blue Tokai CEO Matt Chitrahanjan Emerges Victorious in First Founders Poker Series Tournament
Hey there, poker enthusiasts! Buckle up as we dive into the thrilling world of high-stakes poker with Mat Chitrahanjan, the fearless CEO of Blue Tokai! Recently, Mat bagged the top spot in the exclusive, invitation-only Founder Poker Series held in Goa. This legendary event, which ran from 5th to 12th April, attracted more than 150 founders from Funded startups with $5 million in venture capital and bootstrapped companies boasting $5 million in annual revenue.
This unique tourney was a joint collaboration between PokerBaazi and Offline. The Final Table was a live event that took place between 2nd and 4th May. Keep reading to learn more about this exclusive event and the poker world in India.
The Founder Poker Series was a groundbreaking event in India, with no buy-in, and a prize pool of ₹50 Lakh. PokerBaazi and Offline hand-picked the tournament's founders, including Ravi Mittal, the founder of Socioboxx; Sumit Lakhani, the Deputy CEO of Awfis; Utsav Somani, the founder and CEO of Offline; and Varun Ganjoo, the co-founder of Baazi Games.
Moving on, let's discuss poker in India. PokerBaazi has been making waves by bringing poker into the mainstream. They introduced the National Poker Champion tournament, a unique event that started in the online National Poker Series tournament, hosted on the PokerBaazi app. Twelve finalists went on to the offline event in Goa.
Last year, the National Poker Champion trophy and ₹1 Crore prize went to Mohit Bohra of Gujarat. Currently, Bollywood superstar Shahid Kapoor promotes the PokerBaazi app. PokerBaazi also brought poker to Indian living rooms with Poker Masterclass, a reality series in association with JioStar.
Subscribe to our magazine to stay up to date with poker news, interviews with leading industry figures, and updates on corporate and federal policies affecting gaming in India. PokerBaazi has been a driving force behind bringing poker to the forefront of India's sports and entertainment scene.
Until next time, keep riding the waves of poker action!
- Mat Chitrahanjan, the CEO of Blue Tokai, known for his prowess in sports-betting and casino-games, recently emerged victorious in the Founder Poker Series, held in Goa.
- In the Indian field of casino-and-gambling, PokerBaazi stands out for bringing poker to the mainstream, creating events like the National Poker Champion tournament.
- Last year's National Poker Champion, Mohit Bohra, hailing from Gujarat, showcased his skills in sports-betting and poker, earning a ₹1 Crore prize.
- The Founder Poker Series, a notable event in India's poker world, took place from 5th to 12th April, attracting various cyclist entrepreneurs known for their ventures in sports-betting and casino-games industries.
- Catch the latest updates on poker news, interviews with prominent figures, and policy changes in India's gaming landscape by subscribing to our magazine, perfect for poker enthusiasts, gamblers, and sports fans alike.
