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Poker Sports League Season 5 Has Pocket52 As The Title Sponsor

India’s only franchise-based poker league, Poker Sports League (PSL), is back with a fifth edition, and it promises to be bigger than the previous seasons. To spice it up, the league has announced the popular poker platform Pocket52 as the title sponsor. 

PSL made the announcement via an Instagram post. The post read, “When Poker Sports League meets Pocket52, you get the world’s best poker league! Proud to announce Pocket52 as the Title Sponsor for Poker Sports League Season 5.”

Thrilled to be back with yet another season of PSL with Pocket52 as the title, Pranav Bagai, CEO, and Founder, stated, “As the world’s largest poker league in terms of prize pool and participation, PSL has taken the game of poker to a new level with its unique team-based format that sportifies the game. It’s a true test of skill and strategy, where each team has a balance of professionals and amateurs, giving everyone an equal opportunity to shine at the highest level – for FREE.  With our fifth edition on the cards, I am equally happy and excited to have Pocket52 as our title sponsor since our visions are aligned in terms of bringing poker to the masses – responsibly. We are sure that this collaboration will give a great opportunity to a wide range of poker aspirants”.

 

 

 

 

 

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The qualifiers for PSL Season 5, known as ‘Spacewars,’ begin from 4th May and will run till 25th June 2023. The player auctions for the league will take place on 8th July 2023. The league will be in a phygital format, which means a mix of physical and virtual forms. The virtual finale will be held between 22nd July to 10th August 2023, while the finale will be held live from 16th to 20th August 2023. 

Pocket52 PSL Season 5 schedule:

• PSL Qualifiers: 4th May – 25th May 2023. 
• Player Auction: 8th July 2023 
• Virtual Finale: 22nd July – 10th August 2023 
• Live Finale: 16th – 20th August 2023 

This season, the league features an astronomical theme. The league is promoting the upcoming season using the hashtag #IntoThePokerSpace. The last season of PSL, held in April 2022, concluded with the Kolkata Kings franchise lifting the trophy. 

Nitesh Salvi, Director and who founded Pocket52, was thrilled to announce their partnership with Poker Sports League for the upcoming tournament and said, “At Pocket52, we are passionate about the game of poker and are always seeking new ways to enhance player experiences. With the newly revamped app, players can expect a seamless and engaging experience like never before. The team format adds a new level of excitement to the game, encouraging teamwork and strategy. As a responsible gaming platform, we are proud to be a part of an event that prioritizes fair play and responsible gaming practices. We are confident that this year’s tournament will be a huge success and we invite our community of players, from beginners to professionals, to join us in this journey of pushing our limits and exploring the exciting dimensions of the poker industry.”

Additionally, Kolkata Kings walked away with prize money of ₹72 Lakh, while Deccan Aces won ₹48 Lakh for their runner-up finish. The season featured 36 qualifying and 12 professional players. There were also six slots for women and six slots for substitutes. Know more about PSL Season 4 here.

Bagai added, “Our team-based format and unique approach to the game has captured the imagination of players and fans alike since we are giving every single poker player an equal shot at glory. We invite everyone to join us for an unforgettable journey into the world of poker sports and be a part of the future of online gaming. This could be the first step for many amateurs and enthusiasts to play with pro-poker players as part of their teams and get hands-on training from the best players in India – to take their game to the next level.”

Bagai also added, “Partnering with Poker Sports League is a lucrative opportunity for urban brands who want to generate high brand visibility on an OTT platform without burning a huge hole in their pocket. PSL is 100% legal to play, promote and broadcast on mainline media since our unique team – format eliminates all forms of betting and wagering. Our in-house production team can curate specific brand integrations and content for our partner brands to reach out to the massive poker-playing and viewing community in India.”

We at Gutshot Magazine will be updating you with all the latest happenings from PSL Season 5. So stay tuned to Gutshot Magazine and keep an eye on our social media handles to stay tuned.

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