The passion, devotion, and enthusiasm towards poker is growing expeditiously in India. Indians are now globally known and famous for their obsession with the game. There are players all over the world who believe in “play big-win big” philosophy and love the excitement and extremely competitive environment of high stake live poker tables. Even in India, Poker pros and even amateurs players are craving to experience the adrenaline rush of playing on a live table. Also, the chance to earn fame and recognition by winning in a big stake game gravitates their interest towards poker.

Adda52, India’s largest poker site proudly presents “once in a lifetime” opportunity to the Indian poker players to gain the stardom and win a really big amount of money by playing on one of the most prestigious and immensely popular poker tournaments in the world.

First time ever, WPT (World Poker Tour) is coming to India in association with Adda52 to expend its global footprints. The WPTDeepStacks tournament is going to be held from 7 to 13 November 2017 with a $1000 Main Event at Deltin Royale in Panjim, Goa. The points will be decided on the basis of the total number of players, buy in, and finishing position in the tournament. The Main Event winner will qualify for WPT India Player of the Year. The POY qualifier will receive $5000 buy-in credit for WPT tournaments during season 17 of WPT and specified Deltin events.

WPT (World Poker Tour) is an international poker tournament series which started in 2002 by Steve Lipscomb and since then continuously evolving as one of the most celebrated poker brands worldwide. Best of the best players around the globe gather and play against each other to win the Champions title and take home a plethora of prizes. Now WPT is expanding its horizon by introducing WPT tournament events in India by collaborating with Adda52 to provide an international standardize gaming platform to the Indian poker community.

Here are five of the top international poker players who made it big and have their name engraved as the champions at WPTDeepStack tournaments this season:

Rafael Francisquetti finished 1st at WPT Brasil, The First WPT event in South America in August, 2017 and won $781,546.

James Poper, a native of Pennsylvania, USA stood 1st at WPTDeepStacks Big Stax XX in February, 2017 and took home $201,991.

Rex Clinkscales topped and ranked 1st in June, 2017 at WPTDS Tampa Main Event and won $159,354 of prize money. It was the third attempt of Rex to win the WPTDS title and this time, he succeed.

Fernando Akyo Konish finished 2nd at WPT Brasil in August, 2017 and secured $469,700 from the table.

DJ MacKinnon stood 2nd at WPTDeepStacks Big Stax XX after James Poper in February, 2017 and earned $127,800 as a winning.

Deltin Royale Goa

Deltin Royale is a luxurious offshore live poker destination in Goa. This floating majestic ship is commonly known as India’s largest and greatest casino. Deltin Royale offers top-notch gaming environment and facilities to the players and promises quality time and splendid gaming experience. Its hosts variety of games, music concerts, comedy shows, and magnificent dance performances by international dancers which doubles the thrill of playing and makes it a player’s heaven.

We will continuously update you with future announcements and details about the tournament. Stay tuned and keep playing.