The Deltin Poker Tournament (DPT) May 2024 has kicked off in grand fashion at the luxurious Deltin Royale in Goa, captivating poker enthusiasts with its dynamic events and impressive turnouts. Day 1 of the highly anticipated series saw impressive turnouts, setting the stage for an action-packed series ahead.
Micro Main Event Day 1A
The DPT May 2024 edition kicked off at 1 PM yesterday with the Micro Main Event Day 1A featuring a buy-in of INR 16,500. The event drew an impressive turnout on its debut, with 125 entries battling through 15 intense twenty-five-minute levels. By the end of the day, Dhiraj Agarwal emerged as the chip leader, amassing an impressive stack of 515,000 chips. The top five chip stacks from Day 1A are as follows:
1.Dhiraj Agarwal – 515,000
2.Himanshu Arora – 298,000
3.Shriram Pareek – 237,000
4.Ram Kakkar – 235,000
5.Raman Dixit – 181,000
With Day 1B scheduled to kick off today, expectations are high for an even larger turnout. The survivors from both flights will converge on Day 2 to vie for the coveted title and top prize, starting at 12 PM tomorrow.
A Great Debut For Mystery Bounty
The INR 33k buy-in Mystery Bounty event made a spectacular debut on the DPT schedule, attracting 214 entries. This innovative format added an extra layer of intrigue and excitement. By the end of Day 1, only 37 players remained, advancing to Day 2 which starts at 1 PM today. Bhuvan Bansal leads the pack with a substantial chip count of 472,000. The top five chip counts from the Mystery Bounty are:
1.Bhuvan Bansal – 472,000
2.Punit Patel – 294,000
3.Kumar Vatsal – 285,000
4.Radhika Shankar – 270,000
5.Savvy Ranchal – 233,000
DPT ME & HR Package Satellite
Concluding the opening day was the INR 17,500 buy-in DPT ME & HR Package Satellite. This event saw players vying for coveted tickets to the DPT Main Event and High Roller, with the top six finishers securing their spots. Harsh Dev Jhirmiria emerged as the winner, claiming both the Main Event and High Roller tickets. The remaining five players earned DPT HR tickets and INR 2k each, included:
Viraj Uberoi
Ansul Bagai
Amrita Mishra
Amit Tejura
Rishab Vekaria
Looking Ahead
With such an electrifying start, the DPT May 2024 promises to be a landmark event in the poker calendar. The impressive turnout and fierce competition on Day 1 have set the tone for an action-packed series. Poker enthusiasts can look forward to more thrilling moments as players continue to battle it out for glory at the Deltin Royale.
For detailed coverage and live updates of the events, visit our live coverage page. Stay tuned as the DPT May 2024 unfolds, bringing more high-stakes action and unforgettable poker moments.
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