Following their triumphant showing at the Hanoi Series of Poker (HSOP) Championship and the Vietnam International Poker Tour (VIPT), Team India continues to dominate the global poker scene. The latest triumph comes from none other than the Mumbai-based pro Nishant Sharma, who etched his name in the annals of poker history as the Poker Dream 10 Main Event champion in Vietnam. With the victory, he became the second Indian to clinch the Poker Dream Main Event title after Zarvan Tumboli who had shipped this event in Malaysia this year in January.
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The former Adda52 Colossus Main Event Champion Sharma outlasted a staggering field of 752 contenders, including Vietnam’s own Ngo Quoc Phu in a gripping heads-up battle. His victory not only secured his first-ever PokerDream title but also a whopping VND 3,756,953,000 (USD 147,720) in prize money. This remarkable win marks Sharma’s first title of 2024, following his deep runs across tournaments at Poker Dream 9 Malaysia and USOP Da Nang last month.
Adding to the spectacle, fellow Indian pro Raghav Bansal showcased his remarkable skill by reaching the final table, only to be bested by Sharma himself. Bansal shoved with Jc10d and fell to Sharma’s KdQd higher pair on the Ac9h6dQh10h board. He took home VND 1,320,900,000 for his efforts.
Sharma’s journey to victory in this poker dream main event was nothing short of remarkable. Facing stiff competition, he showcased resilience by bouncing back from adversity. He bubbled Flight F and then seized his opportunity for redemption in Flight H. With determination, he bagged the second largest stack by the end of Day 2 and dominated the final day. In a thrilling heads-up, he emerged victorious against Vietnam’s Ngo Quoc Phu (2nd for VND 2,734,647,000), clinching an ICM deal payout of VND 3,756,953,000 (USD 147,720) and the prestigious Poker Dream Main Event Trophy.
Dhaval Mudgal Emerges Victorious In Mini Main Event at Poker Dream 10 Vietnam
However, Nishant Sharma was not the only winner at the Poker Dream 10 Vietnam as Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval Mudgal also made his way to glory in the Mini Main Event, overcoming a field of 151 competitors to clinch his second title of the year and a massive VND 368 Million (INR 12.10 Lakhs).
The detailed recap of Dhaval’s victory will be featured in a separate article coming soon.
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Main Event Quick Recap
The Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Main Event was hosted at the luxurious New World Hoiana in Hoi An, Vietnam, from April 29 to May 5, 2024. With a record-breaking prize pool of VND 21,685,320,000 (~USD 852,670), the event drew global attention, cementing its status as a premier poker festival.
The final day witnessed exhilarating action as Sharma, alongside other top contenders, battled it out for supremacy. With skillful maneuvers and calculated plays, Sharma asserted his dominance, ultimately emerging victorious. The final day saw only 16 players from 106 players at Day 2. Vietnam’s Nguyen Quang Huy was the chip leader with Nishant Sharma being second in chips, trailing by just 1 bb.
Leading up to the final table, Sharma displayed his dominance by eliminating Dmitrii Gnusaev (13th) and David Erquiaga (11th) to amass a massive stack of 25% of the chip in play into the final table.
Sharma continued dominance even at the final table and amassed over 45% of the chips after busting Danny Huynh in 8th place. He then claimed 70% of the chips by busting Raghav Bansal (4th) and Wang Xiaoyu (3rd) from the table.
Despite a significant advantage at the heads-up battle against Vietnam’s Ngo Quoc Phu, Sharma faced a fierce challenge as Ngo fought valiantly fought and was able to close the gap. However, Sharma remained resilient, regaining control through a series of strategic maneuvers.
Ultimately, the defining moment arrived when Ngo pushed with Qd3h and Sharma to snap-called with 9c6h. As the board unfolded with 6s5h4s7c8d. Sharma secured the higher straight, clinching the coveted title in a thrilling conclusion.
Poker Dream Vietnam 10 Main Event Final Table Payouts (VND)
| 1 | Nishant Sharma | 3,756,953,000 |
| 2 | Ngo Quoc Phu | 2,734,647,000 |
| 3 | Wang Xiaoyu | 1,753,020,000 |
| 4 | Raghav Bansal | 1,320,900,000 |
| 5 | Nguyen Quang Huy | 1,047,100,000 |
| 6 | Popitukkul Sutipong | 799,100,000 |
| 7 | Huynh Danny | 572,400,000 |
| 8 | Minami Keita | 384,200,000 |
| 9 | Wu Yuanning | 300,800,000 |
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