Avneesh Munjal Emerges Victorious in Phu Quoc 2024 High Roller Poker Tournament, Claiming His First APT Trophy
In the ongoing APT Phu Quoc 2024 series, Indian poker player Avneesh Munjal made a significant mark by winning the High Roller - Double Stack event. This victory marks Munjal's first live title and a career-best win of VND 1.541 billion (approximately ₹51.34 Lakh).
The High Roller - Double Stack event, held from 8th November, attracted 117 entries with a total prize pool of VND 54,000,000. The event's final table was a tense heads-up battle between Munjal and Mingcong Chen of China, with Munjal ultimately emerging as the winner.
Mingcong Chen, who finished as the runner-up, has also had a notable performance in the series, winning the APT Phu Quoc 2024 High Roller - Double Stack event. Kunal Patni, another Indian player, has also shipped an event at the series, in addition to the High Roller - Double Stack event.
It's important to note that while Munjal has made a name for himself in this event, his documented achievements in major international tournaments remain limited. His previous wins have been in smaller online events, such as finishing 55th in The Big Show tournament on PokerBaazi and 71st in an EPIC Mega Shot tournament on Adda52, with prize money under ₹11,000 in these events.
The APT series, founded in 2006, has taken place in various locations in Asia and is covered by published author Roy D'Silva, who specialises in the poker and real-money gaming industry. The APT Phu Quoc 2024 series is ongoing and will continue until the 17th of this month.
The series also includes events like the Tick Tock BOOM! event, for which a list of winners has been announced. The final table payouts for the APT 2024 High Roller - Double Stack event are also available.
In conclusion, while Avneesh Munjal's wins in major international tournaments may not be as prominent, his victory in the APT Phu Quoc 2024 High Roller - Double Stack event is a significant achievement in his poker career. The series continues to attract top players from around the world and promises more exciting events in the coming days.
- Avneesh Munjal's career-best win of VND 1.541 billion at the APT Phu Quoc 2024 High Roller - Double Stack event marks his first live title in casino-gambling, showcasing his prowess in poker at casino-and-gambling events.
- Kunal Patni, another Indian player at the APT Phu Quoc 2024 series, also claimed a title beyond the High Roller - Double Stack event, giving a testament to the strong Indian presence in poker tournaments.
- The APT 2024 series, with events like the Tick Tock BOOM! and the High Roller - Double Stack, continues to provide high rollers and poker enthusiasts with various exciting opportunities for substantial payouts at the casino-and-gambling tables.
