From June 21 to 27, the poker tables at ARIA casino filled with action for the World Poker Tour’s Zynga Poker WPT500. There was plenty of opportunity to join with eight stating flights offered. In the aftermath, 1,932 entered for a very juicy prize pool of $ 966,000. Navigating his way to the top was […]
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A Chat with Dhaval Mudgal, the first WPT Vietnam Main Event champion
On October 2, 2018, one of India’s highly colorful poker players, Dhaval “Dirty” Mudgal clinched his first-ever major international poker title. He overcame the 679 entry field of the inaugural WPT Vietnam Main Event at Pro Poker Club in Ho Chi Minh City and pocketed VND 2,427,580,000 (~US$104,000). The day after, the champ sat down […]
Dhaval Mudgal wins the inaugural WPT Vietnam Main Event for VND 2.4 Billion
India’s Dhaval “Dirty” Mudgal made World Poker Tour history tonight as the first player to win a WPT Main Event title in Vietnam. Amidst a crowded rail, Mudgal defeated Japan’s Takao Shimizu at heads up and captured the VND 2,4287,580,000 (US$104,000) first prize. The VND 22M buy-in Main Event ran a total of five days […]
India Briefs: Dhaval Mudgal leaves Team Thrill; PokerBaazi cancels ongoing event
The past few days has churned up some interesting poker news in India with Dhaval Mudgal, PokerBaazi Live, and Deltin Poker Tournament as the top highlights. From new beginnings, to sacrifices, and to bigger and better events, here’s a read on what’s shaking up the Indian poker scene. Dhaval Mudgal parts ways with Team Thrill […]
Dhaval Mudgal
Dhaval “Dirty” Mudgal is an accomplished Indian poker player highly active in the Asian live circuit. The friendly yet fierce player won his first-ever major international poker title at the 2018 WPT Vietnam Main Event in Ho Chi Minh City, pocketing VN₫ 2,427,580,000 (USD 104,000). Following the win, Mudgal solidified his position as a rising star […]
Interview: Team Thrill Pro Dhaval Mudgal
Dhaval Mudgal has become known for his consistent performances over the past few years. Dhaval is also the front man of Rock n’ Roll band ‘Half Step Down’ as well as former chief editor of ‘CardPlayer India’. Apart from the many scores in India, he has made a mark in Macau as well. He joined […]
Poker Dream and Top Joy Poker Tour Tie-Up in Full Swing Above the Clouds of Kuala Lumpur
Poker Dream 9 Malaysia, in partnership with Chinese gaming brand Top Joy Poker Tour (TJPT), is in full swing and currently takes place at the Resorts World Genting in the mountain resort outside of Kuala Lumpur. Poker Dream, one of the newest emerging live poker tours debuted at the very same venue in July 2022 and […]
USOP Danang 2024: Mini Main – Day 1B
Le Ngoc Minh catapults to a million at Mini Main Day 1B; 51 players advance to ITM round The USOP Danang 2024 Mini Main wrapped up its second flight with Le Ngoc Minh leading the 51 survivors list. Le was seen railroading the table and earned most of his chips on a nasty bad beat […]
USOP Danang 2024: High Roller Finale – Day 1 (Live Updates)
High Roller Finale – Day 1 The High Roller Finale was a high roller crowd favorite with 131 taking on Day 1. This boosted the prize pool to over VN₫ 7.6 Billion, roughly USD 300K, and is expected to balloon further with registration open for two levels at Day 2. Late registration closes at 3:30pm. Returning […]
USOP Danang 2024: High Roller Finale – Day 2 (Live Updates)
Matthew Chan wins the High Roller Finale Date: March 31 to April 1, 2024 Buy in: VN₫ 66,000,000 (~USD 2,716) Guarantee: VN₫ 4,000,000,000 (~USD 161,600) Entries: 204 (143 unique) Prize pool: VN₫ 11,872,800,000 (~USD 478,750) ITM: 31 places *Heads up ICM deal, play for trophy Final 9 payouts Place Player Flag Payout in VN₫ 1 Weng […]