The vibrant atmosphere of the Grand Loyal Poker Club in Hanoi has reached a fever pitch as the highly-anticipated VPL Summer Series, an electrifying poker extravaganza boasting a staggering VND 40 Billion guaranteed prize pool across a whopping 39 thrilling events, is running full steam.
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Amidst this whirlwind of excitement, Indian poker players are once again shining bright, continuing their remarkable streak of success following triumphant showing at the recent events like the HSOP Championship, Vietnam Poker Tour (VIPT) Hanoi, and Poker Dream 10 Vietnam.Indian pro Avneesh Munjal, hailing from the bustling city of Mumbai, emerged victorious in Event #19: Short Deck, etching his name in poker history and marking a monumental milestone as the first Indian to claim victory in a live Short Deck event at the VPL Summer Series, which kicked off on May 3 and will be running all the way until May 13, 2024. Munjal’s victory signifies his first live tournament win of 2024, setting the stage for even greater triumphs on the horizon.
Short Deck – VPL Summer Series Hanoi 2024 Recap
This Short Deck event featured a buy-in of VND 5,500,000 and a starting stack of 10,000, with the late registration lasting till the start of Level 9. The event drew 19 entries and generated VND 92,150,000 in the final prize pool, which was finally shared by the top three finishers with Munjal taking home the top prize worth VND 47,000,000. Munjal also competed in Event 8 Megastack and finished 23rd for a payday of VND 15,000,000.
Munjal eventually defeated Vietnam’s Tran Hung Manh in heads-up, with the latter banking VND 27,000,000 for his runner-up finish. Tran Trong Nhan rounded out the podium finishes, taking home VND 18,150,000 for his third-place finish.
Other Notable Performances by Indians
But Munjal was not the sole torchbearer of Indian poker prowess at the VPL Summer Series. Joining him in the pursuit of glory were veteran poker pro Jasven Saigal and Siddharth Mishra , whose stellar performances have further solidified India’s dominance on the global poker stage.
In Event #16: Mini High Roller, Saigal showcased his exceptional skills by securing 5th place for a substantial VND 60 Million payday. Meanwhile, Mishra’s impressive display of strategic prowess saw him clinch 3rd place in Event #15: Deepstack, walking away with a handsome VND 40 Million prize.
As the VPL Summer Series unfolds at the Grand Loyal Poker Club in Hanoi with unparalleled excitement and anticipation, Team India stands poised to continue its remarkable journey of triumph and glory, leaving an indelible mark on the global poker landscape.
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