The Deltin Poker Tournament has always been one of the most anticipated live poker events in the calendar of the Indian poker circuit. Players and poker enthusiasts alike are known to eagerly anticipate the event which offers them a great opportunity to enjoy the game, meet like-minded people from the circuit and also take home huge amounts and achievements to their names.
This time the organisers of the event are all set to amp up things and take them to a whole new level with the introduction of the brand new Deltin Poker Tournament Grand for the first time ever. Powered by Adda52, it blends the same charming and signature elements of the DPT with new and innovative elements to give players an experience like never before.
Among the various new features, the series is set to raise the stakes by offering bracelets for the first time ever. Yes, DPT Grand is awarding winners a bracelet for their wins apart from the massive prize amounts they get to take home. Deltin Poker Tournament (DPT) Grand will be hosted in collaboration with Adda52.
The first-ever revolutionary edition of DPT Grand will kick off on 22nd October and will run until the 28th of October. With the poker fever and temperatures all set to rise a notch higher at the Deltin Royale in Goa this October, let’s have a look at the last successful DPT edition held a few months back in May 2024.
The May 2024 edition of the Deltin Poker Tournament (DPT) was an exceptional and ground-breaking event in the Indian poker circuit. It drew top players and emerging stars alike. The standout poker series was held at the DPT home, the luxurious Deltin Royale casino in Goa. The tournament series had a wide array of events on the schedule with huge prize pools.
This edition of DPT witnessed fierce competition across various formats thanks to the overwhelming number of players that turned up amid the scourging May heat in Goa. Among the top highlights were the popular High Roller, Main Event, and Bounty tournaments.
Main Event
The Main Event, in particular, being the most anticipated event on the schedule, had everyone’s eyes fixed on who would take it down. The event saw several well-known names making deep runs, and displaying their experience and skill. It also saw new emerging faces making heads turn with their breakout performances.
The Main event was a ₹50,000 buy-in event which attracted a massive field of 597 entries who competed across four starting flights on Day 1. Eventually, 75 survivors made it to Day 2. Finally, it was Abraham Gera and Sreekanth Narayan locking horns in the heads-up. Abraham Gera finally claimed the prestigious Main Event title taking home an impressive life-changing prize of ₹47.97 Lakh.
Highroller
The DPT HighRoller was one of the series’ marquee tournaments featuring the highest buy-in of ₹1.10 Lakh. The expensive event attracted 116 entries on Day 1, out of which 65 players made it past the line to Day 2. On Day 2 the field further boosted to 157 entries, generating a massive ₹1.57 Crores prize pool. Of these, the top 20 players made it in the money with a minimum payout of ₹2.59 Lakhs.
The event was headlined by rising poker star and streamer Harsh Dev Jhirmiria, who recorded his first-ever DPT title along with a life-changing ₹34.30 Lakh paycheque. He outshined some of the biggest and most notable names in the field to finally beat Rishab Vekaria in the heads-up.
Mini Highroller
Another highlight of the series was the Mini High Roller with a buy-in of ₹35,000. Shaurya Kohli claimed his first-ever live title and took home a handsome sum of ₹13.70 Lakhs along with the title. He entered the field along with 217 eager participants on Day 1. He led the charge with the highest stack among 27 survivors who made it to day 2. Finally, he beat Sagar Raj in the heads-up to claim the title.
Mystery Bounty
Mystery Bounty event had a buy-in of ₹33,000, and attracted 214 players, all eyeing the top spot. The two-day event saw 37 players make their way to Day 2. Karan Vohra emerged victorious displaying his exceptional skill and determination. The win was extra special for Vohra, who claimed his maiden live title and first-ever DPT trophy, along with a paycheque of ₹10.70 Lakhs and ₹4.60 Lakhs in bounties for his efforts. Another highlight of his win was the fact that he beat the experienced Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh Pal Singh in the heads-up.
DPT May 2024 Edition Winners
A total of 14 winners were crowned during the previous edition in May this year, with Gera Abraham being the biggest winner among them. Here is a quick look at the winners from the DPT May 2024 edition:
| Events | Winners | Prize Money |
| Event #1 Micro Main Event | Naveen Kumar | ₹8,84,850 |
| Event #2 Mystery Bounty | Karan Vohra | ₹6,09,900 |
| Event #3 Highroller | Harshdev Jhirmiria | ₹34,30,180 |
| Event #4 Turbo Mix Event (NLH/PLO) | Ritik Khanna | ₹2,86,200 |
| Event #5 Main Event | Gera Abraham | ₹47,97,150 |
| Event #6 Mini Main Event | Harsh Bubna | ₹7,87,668 |
| Event #7 Mini High Roller | Shaurya Kohli | ₹13,69,806 |
| Event #8 PLO Turbo Bounty | Jaydeep Selvaraju | ₹3,30,530 |
| Event #9 Ladies Event | Arshia Mehta | ₹1,60,000 |
| Event #10 Flip & Ship Pineapple | Shravan Singh | ₹2,00,573 |
| Event #11 ₹15K Super Hold’em | Ujjwal Vishnani | ₹1,81,093 |
| Event #12 NL Bounty | Ayan Biswas | ₹6,87,000 |
| Event #13 Megastack Closer | Sachit Malik | ₹7,24,000 |
| Event #14 ₹15 Lakh Adda52 Freeroll | Gregory Rozario | ₹3,20,000 |
The success and highlights of the May 2024 DPT edition additionally solidified Deltin’s reputation as one of India’s premier poker destinations. It also underscored the growing popularity of live poker events in the country. The series had thrilling moments, unexpected losses, and impressive displays of skill, which set the stage for even more excitement in future editions.
The upcoming DPT Grand series will take the baton from the DPT May 2024 edition and further accelerate the poker scene taking the DPT series to new heights. The PokerProNews Team will be on-site to provide you with all the live updates from the upcoming DPT edition. Don’t forget to tune in as we will be bringing you all the excitement from the DPT Grand 2024 edition!
