Raising the stakes once again to establish poker as a competitive sport in India, Natural8 India is gearing up to host its ‘Journey to Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Poker Classic 2024 – India Exclusive.’ Scheduled to take place on August 4, the grand, one-of-a-kind poker event will be live-streamed on Natural8 India’s official YouTube channel. Veteran Bollywood actor Siddhanth Kapoor, brother of star actress Shraddha Kapoor and one of the leads in the recently released slice-of-life pandemic drama “Chalti Rahe Zindagi”, will also feature as the exclusive representative for the thrilling tournament.
Natural8 India’s ‘Journey to Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Poker Classic 2024 - India Exclusive’ is a unique event made just for India’s growing base of competitive poker players. Apart from the bragging rights of winning an APT trophy and taking home the accumulated prize pool, players competing in the tournament will also get a chance to play the final table in Taipei, Taiwan, during the APT Taipei Poker Classic. Natural8 India will offer eight finalists who survive until the end a flights and accommodation package – worth around INR 1.1 lakh per person – for free, with the top-three players also winning Main Event tickets worth INR 1.3 lakh each to compete for even greater glory!
But that’s not all! The finalists who finish in positions 4-8 will also get a chance to indulge in additional poker action at the APT Taipei Poker Classic 2024, winning Mini Main Event tickets worth INR 56,500 each. And, to make the event affordable to all, Natural8 India has set the tournament buy-in at just INR 5,500.
Speaking on the tournament, Kunal Patni, Director – Natural8 India, said, “Poker has rapidly evolved as a popular competitive sport in India and we, at Natural8 India, are thrilled to be at the forefront of this transformation. The 'Journey to Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Poker Classic 2024 - India Exclusive' is a testament to the growing stature of poker as a competitive sport in our country. This event not only offers a platform for Indian players to compete at an international level but also highlights the immense talent and potential within India’s burgeoning poker community. We have already had some exciting tables so far at the event and it is exciting to see both new and established players from across India come together to showcase their skills and passion for the game. We look forward to more twists and thrills during an exhilarating tournament, and wish all participants the best of luck as they vie for a chance to shine on the grand stage in Taipei."
Siddhanth Kapoor added, “Being raised in a household that encouraged taking calculated risks based on talent and skill, I have long been interested in poker as a sport. What Natural8 India is doing to raise the game’s profile appeals to me, and I am delighted to associate with the 'Journey to Asian Poker Tour (APT) Taipei Poker Classic 2024 - India Exclusive' as its exclusive representative. I look forward to this one-of-a-kind tournament as much as I do the critical and commercial response to my latest movie, ‘Chalti Rahe Zindagi’. It is set to be an exciting week of wheeling and dealing at all the tables as we see 8 top players win the ticket to the APT Taipei Poker Classic. Let the games begin!”
So, what are you waiting for? Sign up for a table today and play for glory and recognition amongst peers for your poker skills.
