India, 24th Oct’24 – The National Poker Series India (NPS) in its milestone 5th edition in March 2025, promises to elevate India’s poker landscape to newer heights. Exclusively hosted on PokerBaazi, NPS 2025 boasts an unprecedented ₹100 Crore prize pool, positioning it as the biggest and most prestigious poker event in the country’s history.
Navkiran Singh, Founder and CEO of Baazi Games, commented, “The National Poker Series India is a platform that transcends mere competition; it is a movement that recognizes poker as a serious skill-based mind sport in India. Each edition is designed to emphasize strategy, precision, and mental endurance, enabling players to refine their abilities while promoting the sport across the nation. We are proud to host the National Poker Series India for its 5th edition with a ₹100 crore prize pool—the biggest our country has seen yet. We aim to deliver an unparalleled experience at PokerBaazi, to empower the talent of poker players across India.”
Building on the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, which drew over 2.25 Lakh entries and offered a prize pool of ₹62.5 Crore and 450 medals, NPS 2025 is set to raise the bar even higher. Players can anticipate an event of extraordinary scale in 2025, making the 5th edition the most competitive and rewarding yet.
Since its inception, the National Poker Series India has attracted over 5.33 lakh entries, hosted 404 high-stakes tournaments, and awarded 1,221 players with medals, solidifying its position as India’s premier platform for competitive poker. In the 2024 edition, Deepak Singh from Delhi emerged as the overall champion with 3 Gold, 1 Silver, and 1 Bronze medals. The competition was fierce, with Abhishek Sonu from Bihar and Samay Modi from Maharashtra also securing podium finishes. Maharashtra led the medal tally with over 100 medals, closely followed by Delhi with 83, illustrating the regional pride and intense rivalry that NPS has come to symbolize.
The schedule of the tournament series that surpasses the rewards of some of the country’s largest sports leagues is expected to follow soon.
