Following their power-packed performance at the recent USOP Danang 2024 series, Team India is now making headlines at the ongoing Poker Dream 9 Malaysia. Currently in the spotlight is the young talent Harshdev Jhirmiria, who recently claimed his moment of triumph in Event #11 Mystery Bounty at Poker Dream 9 Malaysia, walking away with a remarkable sum of RM 286,000 (including RM 98K in bounty prize). This victory marks India’s first trophy at the ongoing series and serves as an inspiration for aspiring players in India.
The journey to victory for Jhirmiria was nothing short of remarkable. With a stellar performance, he managed to secure RM 98,000 in bounty prize money, demonstrating his skill and resilience throughout the tournament. Qualifying for Day 2 via the Day 1C flight, he showcased consistency and determination, which are essential for success in any competitive tournament in live poker space.
Chirag Shah (20th for RM 7,600), Amit Kaushik (46th for RM 3,800), Jatin Sablani (66th for RM 3,400), and Ashwin Vijayvergiya (79th for RM 3,000) were the other Indians to cash the tournament.
About Mystery Bounty at Poker Dream 9 Malaysia
The Mystery Bounty event at Poker Dream 9 Malaysia was no small feat. With a buy-in of RM 3,000 and a prize pool totaling RM 1.5 million, the stakes were high right from the very start. The tournament had four starting flights and drew in 575 participants to battle it out for the coveted title, with 86 places ultimately being paid out with a min cash worth RM 2,000.
The intense competition and high-pressure environment added an extra layer of excitement to the victory of Jhirmiria, who kept his followers and fans updated about his progress in the Mystery Bounty tournament via his Instagram stories.
Poker Dream 9 Malaysia & Indian Contingent
Poker Dream 9 Malaysia, being hosted in collaboration with Top Joy Poker Malaysia, has been a beacon for poker enthusiasts, providing them a platform to showcase their skills and win big on an international stage. Running from March 28th to April 8th, 2024, at Genting Highlands in Malaysia, the prestigious live poker series has attracted top players from around the globe so far.
The highlight of the series, the Main Event, boasts an impressive guaranteed prize pool of RM 10,500,000. With a buy-in of RM 3,600, this tournament promises fierce competition and hefty rewards for players.
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Apart from Harshdev, the series has other Indian players in attendance, including the likes of Zarvan Tumboli, (who won the Poker Dream 8 Main Event and and a No Limit Hold’em event this year,) and Pocket52 Team Pro and the recent USOP Danang 2024 Mystery Rush Bounty winner Dhaval Mudgal.
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