– The sole Indian poker professional at the winner-takes-all tournament, this WSOP bracelet winner is vying for a prize pot of $456,000.
November: In a historic move for India’s burgeoning poker community, Nikita Luther, a professional poker player and World Series of Poker Bracelet winner, recently showcased her skills at the Game of Gold. This exclusive, invite-only poker reality tournament featured Nikita as the sole Indian poker pro, rubbing virtual shoulders with global heavyweights like Daniel Neagranu and Fedor Holz.
The Game of Gold employs a winner-takes-all format with a staggering $456,000 prize pool, marking a significant chapter in the fusion of high-stakes poker and reality TV. The tournament has garnered immense attention, with the first five episodes amassing over a million views cumulatively. Airing every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday on the GGPoker YouTube channel, this 12-episode series introduces a captivating reality TV aspect, providing a unique twist to conventional poker tournaments.
Nikita Luther, Brand Ambassador for Natural8 India, expressed her excitement about participating in the Game of Gold, emphasizing that poker in India has evolved into a movement. Her involvement in this international poker reality show is a testament to the game’s growing popularity in the country. She noted that the pulse-pounding arena of high-stakes poker combined with a reality TV format would be an unforgettable chapter in her poker career.
In the tournament’s initial round, the 16 participants are divided into four teams represented by the different suits of cards in poker: Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, and Clubs. Nikita was initially on Team Spades, alongside luminaries like Charlie Carrel, Fedor Holz, and Johan ‘YoH ViraL’ Guilbert. Her latest game was an intense match-up against her former Team Spades teammate YoH ViraL.
Poker enthusiasts can catch all the exciting action from Nikita’s match-up against Yoh Viral by watching episode 05 titled “No Turning Back.” To witness the entirety of this unprecedented international poker reality show, viewers can visit and subscribe to the Game of Gold on YouTube. For those looking to follow in Nikita’s footsteps, the Natural8 website (natural8in.com) offers opportunities to play freerolls running every hour, providing a gateway for new players to enter the thrilling world of poker.