Excitement is in the air as the highly anticipated Poker Dream 10 Vietnam commences today, April 29, at the opulent Hoiana Resort & Golf, outside the captivating village of Hoi An in Vietnam. Running until Sunday, May 5, 2024, this festival promises an unforgettable experience for all participants.
The Main Event steals the spotlight with an impressive VN₫ 20 billion (~USD 800,000) guarantee, offering players two buy-in options: VN₫ 24 million (leading to the top 10% of each field) and VN₫ 36 million (leading to the top 15% of each field). Other notable events on the schedule include the High Roller, Mystery Hunter with 4B VND GTD, and a special Ladies Event, offering something for everyone.
Join Freeroll For Free Entry Into Poker Dream Vietnam Main Event
For those seeking an opportunity to play the Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Main Event for free, the first day of the series has a Freeroll with a maximum of 80 entries. Top nine finishers receive a coveted Poker Dream Hoodie, while second and third place earn a Vietnam Open Day 1A entry (valued at VN₫ 10 Million), and the eventual champion winner secures a Main Event Entry (worth VN₫ 24 Million)!
Poker Dream Vietnam Main Event History
Reflecting on the history of the Poker Dream Vietnam Main Event, the inaugural tournament in October 2022 attracted an impressive 822 entries for a prize pool of VN₫ 17,940,150,000 and crowned a winner in Vietnam’s Minh Anh Nguyen, who finally defeated Malaysia’s Brandon Koh (runner-up for VND 2,055,000,000) to win VND 3,378,000,000 ($136,004) in top prize.
The following year, the buy-in was a modest VN₫ 8.5 Million and the field size soared to 1,351 entries. Thi Bao Nguyen made history as the first female champion and earned an ICM deal payout of VN₫ 2,344,965,500 (~USD $96,409), thus highlighting the tournament’s inclusivity and diversity.
Poker Dream 10 Vietnam – Super High Roller
Anticipation builds for the Super High Roller event, featuring a buy-in of VN₫ 180 Million (~USD 7,753), promising a substantial prize pool. The 2022 edition drew 92 entries at a buy-in of VN₫ 230 Million, resulting in a VN₫ 19,699,960,000 prize pool (USD $807,415). Malaysia’s Eng Soon Ewe claimed the title and top prize of VN₫ 5.23 Billion (USD $214,355). In 2023, it had a buy-in of VN₫ 250 Million and drew in 97 entries. Indonesia’s John Juanda emerged victorious in 2023, winning VN₫ 6 Billion (USD $245,807).
Indian Performances at 2024 Poker Dream Malaysia Editions
Team India showcased remarkable performances at this year’s Poker Dream Malaysia events. India’s Harshdev Jhirmiria clinched a thrilling victory in Event #11 Mystery Bounty at Poker Dream 9 Malaysia, pocketing a substantial sum of RM 286,000, including RM 98K in bounty prize.
Earlier in February, Zarvan Tumboli, a decorated player from Mumbai, stole the limelight by seizing the Poker Dream 8 Malaysia Main Event title, securing an impressive RM 888,000. Not only that, Zarvan dominated Event #22: RM 1,500 NLH, triumphing over 112 contenders to claim the top prize of RM 37,200 – a testament to Indian prowess in the global poker arena.
Poker Dream 2nd Anniversary
As part of the festivities, the Poker Dream’s 2nd Anniversary Special Buffet Dinner Party will be held on April 30, offering participants a delightful evening of culinary indulgence and live entertainment to mark this milestone occasion. Overall, there is a lot to look forward to at this prestigious festival. So, don’t miss out on this unforgettable poker series, running from April 29 to May 5, 2024 in Vietnam.
Here is the full Poker Dream 10 Vietnam Schedule
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