Indian poker pros continue to dazzle the poker felts, transitioning from the recent WPT Cambodia to the ongoing Poker Dream 8 Malaysia. Zarvan Tumboli, a decorated poker player from Mumbai, bested a competitive field of 112 entries in Event#22: RM 1,500 NLH event, claiming the top prize of RM 37,200 (approximately INR 6.54 Lakhs) from a hefty RM 144,045 prize pool. This marked Tumboli’s first live title of 2024 and was also the first win for India in the ongoing Poker Dream 8 series at Genting Highlands, Malaysia.
Apart from Tumboli, Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval Mudgal also secured a spot at the final table in the tournament, finishing fourth for RM 13,500 (approximately INR 2.38 Lakhs). Another Indian, Chirag Shah, fell a few spots shy of the final table, exiting in 13th for RM 2,700 ( approximately INR 47,504).
The RM 1,500 NLH event on 3rd February witnessed a fierce battle among the top nine players, eventually culminating in Zarvan’s well-deserved victory. The top 15 players won the money, with Foong Soo Sing (15th for 2,400) becoming the first player to finish in the money.
Both Tumboli and Mudgal are currently grinding in Day 2 of the main event. Despite a modest impact in WPT Cambodia, their fortunes have taken a positive turn in the ongoing Poker Dream 8 Malaysia.
Final Table Payouts (RM/MYR)
- Zarvan Tumboli – 37,200
- Keong Kok Eng – 25,600
- Haoyang Tian –16,700
- Dhaval Mudgal – 13,500
- Thomas Ray Liffick – 10,900
- Yizhong Lim – 8,500
- Shakhinabonu Makhmudova –6,700
- Keong Choon Toh – 5,100
- Grant Gardner – 3,700
Poker Dream 8 Malaysia kicked off on January 25, 2024, and will run through February 5, 2024.
Keep following PokerproNews for all the latest updates from the ongoing series in Malaysia.
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