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Poker Sports League Season 2 will see 11 city-based teams from across the country competing for a whopping prize money of Rs 4.5 crore at Deltin Royale, Goa frpm May 9-13.
The teams this year will consist of a total of 10 players each, comprising of one mentor/ playing captain, two pro-players, two from free live qualifiers, three from free online qualifiers and two wild-card entries. Poker is a popular game played by millions of people around the world. Its universal appeal stems from the fact that it is easy to learn, extremely social, provides the opportunity for profit and takes a lifetime of commitment to master.
Working on the same ideology and functioning towards establishing poker a mind sport in India, in the last two years, Poker Sports League has formed a distinct identity with renowned names both from within & outside the industry associating themselves with the league which includes legends like Viswanathan Anand himself.
Chess Grandmaster and Padma Vibhushan award winner Viswanathan Anand who was roped in as the brand ambassador of Poker Sports League (PSL) last November, has helped bring in a fresh perspective to the paradigm by getting the conversation rolling which is ascertaining the debate around game of chance and game of skill when it comes to Poker.
The five-time world champion who is famous for his “poker face” on the chess table is one of the most revered names in the world of chess. His involvement has facilitated in bringing credibility to the game, which is widely misunderstood as gambling in the country. This undoubtedly fairs to be the “biggest move ever” made by any brand in the history of Poker.
