The inaugural Won Poker Cup has concluded, and two Indians, Siddharth Karia and Vikaash Shah found themselves in the winners list of the recently concluded series. Ke Hong Jing won the inaugural Main Event and took home the first prize of $97,100.
The guaranteed prize pool for the Main Event #2 was $500,000. The event took place at Won Majestic Hotel in Sihanoukville Cambodia and had 404 entrants who vied against each other to take home the Eagle trophy and the cash prize.
Vikaash Shah of India took home an Eagle trophy and a cash prize of $7,230 at the Miji Won Poker Event #8, beating 161 other entrants. The total prize pool for the event was a generous $31430. Hot on his heels was Vietnam’s Nguyen Manh Truong, who took a prize of $4600.
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Another Indian who won big at the event was Siddharth Karia, who won the Mini High Roller Event #11 and beat a total of 31 entries. The total price pool was $40,595 and he took home a cash prize of $15,020. along with an Eagle trophy, making him the second Indian in the series to take home the coveted prize.
Malaysia’s Ke Hong Jing has won the inaugural Won Poker Cup Main Event for $97,100. Jing bested a field of 404 entries. Australia’s Armon van Wijk finished second winning $61,000. #wonpokercup #cambodia #poker #finaltable https://t.co/skx6uDTkxj
— LifeofPoker (@Life_of_Poker) July 30, 2024
Siddharth Karia is a prominent figure in the Indian poker community, known for his strategic acumen and significant achievements in the game. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the top poker players in the country, gaining respect and recognition both nationally and internationally.
Siddharth has participated in numerous prestigious poker events, both online and live, securing impressive finishes and accumulating substantial winnings. His notable performances in events such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and other major poker circuits have solidified his reputation as a formidable competitor. His total live earnings at the time of writing are more than ₹1 crore and ranks 54th on the India All Time Money List.
Vikaash Shah’s journey in poker began as a casual interest, which quickly evolved into a serious pursuit, leading him to become one of the top players in India. Shah has participated in numerous high-stakes poker events, achieving impressive results and amassing significant winnings. His performances in major tournaments, such as the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and other prestigious poker circuits, have solidified his status as a top-tier player. Shah ranks 109th in the All Time India Money List and his total live earnings are about ₹90 Lakh.
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