National Poker Series, hosted on PokerBaazi.com witnesses record-breaking participation

 National Poker Series, hosted on PokerBaazi.com witnesses record-breaking participation
with 83,793 entries across the 15 days tournament

The prestigious poker tournament crowned India’s first medal winners in Poker,
including 64 Gold winners

In an effort to boost the rising appetite for poker in India, Baazi Games, India’s renowned gaming tech group, with premium products for skill-based games like poker, rummy, and fantasy sports, concluded the first-ever online edition of the National Poker Series recently and saw a nation-wide pool of India’s amazing poker talent. The debut-edition recorded a whopping 83,793 entries from across the country and the winners took home a staggering prize pool of more than INR 19 crores.

The 15-days series hosted on PokerBaazi.com, lauded 64 gold medalists in addition to 128 silver and bronze champions. The winners from the main-event – gold medalist Mohammad Azhar (Nagaur, Rajasthan), silver medalist Ashwani Vishwakarma (Satna, Madhya Pradesh) and bronze medalist Player ‘think_again’ – were the ultimate poker maestros who secured victory in this tenacious battle of skill and mental strength. The biggest event of the tournament Golden Rush witnessed 19,249 entries and discovered the hidden gems of poker - Vivek Bajaj (Ranchi, Jharkhand), Player ‘neha 94’ and Sumit Sapra (Mohali, Punjab) who won gold, silver and bronze medals respectively. 

 

Commenting on the success of the National Poker Series, Mr. Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO at Baazi Games, said, “We are over-joyed with the immense enthusiasm and love that the poker patrons across the nation have showcased during this 15-days gala. The National Poker Series, hosted on PokerBaazi.com ended on a high note as we witnessed exponential audience participation which crossed our anticipated mark and unveiled some hidden gems and marvels who excel in the game of poker. Moreover, the success of the series is a testament of our efforts towards pivoting the perception of poker in India as a skill-based game that provides an opportunity to challenge the human mind. I would also like to acknowledge the dedication and diligence that has gone behind by our teams to ensure the success of this tournament. As we conclude the debut-edition of NPS, we are already geared up to start planning for the next season and bring some exciting opportunities to the table.”

Talking about his victory and experience, NPS Podium Gold Medalist Mohammad Azhar Tak from Nagaur, Rajasthan said, “This edition of NPS has been more than participating in just one or two events. The main event is my third victory and the toughest one so far, where I took the field down. It’s one of my greatest feats that I have been going after since a very long time. NPS has been a great experience and I have secured the first position for the Vegas package. Moreover, it is unreal to believe that I will be representing India internationally. I am looking forward to my trip to Vegas, where I plan to discover all things poker.”

The series witnessed some nail-biting poker tables and scaled new heights by throwing open the platform for one-and-all to try their hand at the game of poker. Furthermore, the NPS Podium Finishers, the players with the most valuable medal hauls across the series, Mohammad Azhar Tak (Nagaur, Rajasthan), Ankit Wadhawan (Chandigarh, Punjab) and Kritagya Sharma (New Delhi) who won the gold, silver, and bronze medals, will be representing India at an international platform in one of the biggest poker events of the world to be conducted in Las Vegas.

The Leaderboard:

Top 3 main-event champions:

Gold: Mohammad Azhar Tak from Nagaur, Rajasthan

Silver: Ashwani Vishwakarma from Satna, Madhya Pradesh

Bronze: Player under the name of "Thing_again" from Mumbai, Maharashtra

 

Winners for Golden Rush Tournament:

Gold: Vivek Bajaj from Ranchi, Jharkhand

Silver: Player under the name of 'neha94' from Jaipur, Rajasthan

Bronze: Sumit Sapra from Zirakpur, Mohali, Punjab

 

Top 3 Podium Finishers:

Gold: Mohammad Azhar Tak from Nagaur, Rajasthan

Silver: Ankit Wadhawan from Chandigarh, Punjab

Bronze: Kritagya Sharma from New Delhi

Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho

‘Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho’ – Adda52 Poker launches new media campaign

Adda 52 ‘Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho’ campaign celebrates the unparalleled joy of winning in poker

Adda52.com, the pioneer of online Poker in India launched their ‘Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho’ media campaign to attract more people to try online poker. The campaign aims at encouraging the uninitiated audience to indulge in the game of online poker. The film highlights the unparalleled feeling of winning in a game of poker. ‘Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho’ ad-film brings out the joy that a person experiences in winning against real players using his skill and mental agility. The film has a nostalgia quotient by creating the ad-film sequence around the song 'Pehla Nasha’ from the movie ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander'. In the ad-film, the protagonist played by “Jeeveshu Ahluwalia” a popular digital entertainer is shown romancing his phone as he celebrates his victory.  

Furthermore, as India is continuously rising in poker with every passing year, Poker is not just limited to major cities anymore but now the trends of both online and offline games are thriving all over the country. Therefore, even Tier 2 cities are gearing up the affinity towards poker.

 

 

“This campaign aims at bringing new poker players to the fore and attracting them to stay connected in the game. Poker is a skill game based on strategies which can only be experienced while playing. ‘Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho’ will not only motivate but also inspire new users to try online poker. As a brand, we are committed to bring exciting strategies and plans to further promote this exciting game in India." Nishant Jaiswal, Vice President - Marketing, Adda52.

The ad campaign was conceptualized and designed by ‘Enormous Brands’, one of the leading creative agency in the country.

“The campaign redefines the gaming arena for the Indian market by motivating the new users to play and experience the game of Poker. The campaign has been executed in a way that intents to set up a platform for new players to learn, enjoy, play poker and experience the joy of winning while standing a chance to win benefits. The revolutionary campaign aims to include players of all calibres. The new initiative will ensure the fruitful participation”, Ashish Khazanchi, Managing Partner, Enormous Brands.

India is a young country with over 75% of its population under the age of 45, making it one of the largest potential markets for online gaming. The campaign ‘Pehla game Khel Ke Dekho' will bring excitement on the table and inspire poker players to experience triumph.

Adda 52 constantly works towards establishing new benchmarks by introducing exciting formats and different events for poker players. To expand, engage and excite new players, the company continually innovates and comes up with the variety of campaigns and offers to entice players to experience the game.