PokerBaazi secures an exclusive contract with the World Poker Tour.
In an exciting development for the Indian poker community, PokerBaazi, one of the country's leading online poker platforms, has partnered with the World Poker Tour (WPT). This collaboration aims to provide Indian poker enthusiasts with the opportunity to participate in world-class events from the comfort of their homes.
PokerBaazi, home to some of India's biggest poker tournaments such as the G.O.A.T., National Poker Series (NPS), Indian Poker Masters, and more, will now host WPT tournaments online. The upcoming event on PokerBaazi is the 4th edition of the GOAT tournament, scheduled to kick off on October 1, 2025. This marquee event features a ₹30 Crore guaranteed prize pool, a ₹10,000 buy-in, 15 qualifiers running from October 1 to 12, and a live final table scheduled for November 7–8. The champion is set to win a life-changing ₹5 Crores, with all eight finalists guaranteed eight-figure payouts, a first in Indian poker history.
Adam Pliska, CEO of WPT, expressed his pride in partnering with PokerBaazi and expanding their presence in India. Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO of Baazi Games (PokerBaazi's parent company), shared similar sentiments, expressing his excitement about joining forces with the World Poker Tour.
Through this partnership, Indian players can also look forward to exclusive online satellite tournaments, giving them a chance to win packages to play in live WPT events. Further updates and announcements on WPT tournaments and satellite opportunities will be posted on PokerBaazi.com.
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For those eager to participate in these events, keep an eye on PokerBaazi for more information and opportunities to join the world of WPT. The collaboration between PokerBaazi and the World Poker Tour promises to bring a globally renowned WPT experience to Indian players.
- Fantasy sports enthusiasts might also find the collaboration between PokerBaazi and the World Poker Tour intriguing, as it could signal a broadening of gaming options in the future.
- Casino-and-gambling aficionados will be keen to follow this partnership, as it provides Indian players with opportunities to play in big-win casino games and lotteries, alongside poker.
- While the World Poker Tour partnership focuses on poker, it is an exciting sign of the growing casino culture in India and the increasing popularity of responsible gambling trends.
- Major developments in sports betting are being overshadowed by this collaboration, but it has the potential to influence and promote the acceptance of gambling trends in India.
- As casino-personalities from around the world join the WPT events hosted on PokerBaazi, they may inspire a new generation of Indian players, fostering a thriving poker community.
- Veteran poker players in Las Vegas and other global casino hubs will be watching the progress of this partnership closely, as it marks the beginning of a new era for Indian poker, potentially setting a trend for other regions to follow.
