The World Poker Tour (WPT) has inked a partnership with Indian poker platform PokerBaazi through which local players will have the opportunity to take part in the WPT’s global events.
The collaboration will see PokerBaazi host real-money WPT tournaments online, allowing Indian players to compete from the comfort of their homes and to play in online satellite tournaments where they can win exclusive packages to play in live WPT events around the world.
“We are proud to partner with PokerBaazi and expand our presence in India, adding to the WPT Global player base,” said WPT CEO Adam Pliska. “India is a fast-growing market for poker, and through this collaboration, we look forward to nurturing new talent and giving Indian players a pathway to poker stardom.”
PokerBaazi is home to some of India’s biggest Poker tournaments such as the G.O.A.T, National Poker Series India, Indian Poker Masters and more.
According to the WPT, this new partnership highlights the growing stature of India as a hub for competitive poker, opening doors for Indian players to showcase their skills in prestigious global arenas.
“We are excited to join forces with the World Poker Tour and expand further in bringing an elite poker experience to our players in India,” said Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO at Baazi Games. “This partnership reinforces our commitment to providing the best opportunities and platforms for Indian players to excel on both national and global stages.”