Contemporary entrepreneur Kunal Patni launches Tick Tock BOOM! at APT Phu Quoc 2024 event
In the bustling world of poker, Kunal Patni continues to make waves as one of India's most prominent figures. This renowned professional player and executive recently showcased his skills at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Phu Quoc 2024, a significant event in the poker world.
Kunal's journey at the APT Phu Quoc 2024 began with a triumphant victory in Event #37, Tick Tock BOOM!, where he took home an impressive VND 93,449,200 (approximately $4,000 USD). This victory marks his second win in this event, having previously claimed the top prize in 2024.
However, Kunal's success didn't stop there. He also made it to the final table of Event #1, the Vietnam National Cup, with a prize pool of VND 5 Billion GTD. Although his run ended in 9th place, it was another testament to his formidable poker skills.
Triwong Wongsaenchai and Bharti Harsh, two other Indian players, also made notable appearances at the event. Triwong finished in third place in Event #37, pocketing VND 41,230,000, while Bharti took home VND 24,740,000 after reaching the final table.
Seiji Sasaki and Kei Kiyohara, both seasoned poker players, also made their presence felt. Seiji was the runner-up in Event #37, earning VND 64,590,000, while Kei finished in fourth place, receiving VND 31,610,000.
Kunal Patni's total live earnings, according to Hendon Mob, stand at an impressive $1,048,132. His highest cash was in 2018, at the World Poker Tour-WPT European Championship, Berlin, where he placed 2nd and took home $115,819.
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Kunal Patni, a former banker who transitioned to poker in 2015, has had an exceptional career in the poker world. He is the Executive Director and Country Head of Natural8 India and has been instrumental in India's poker scene, notably captaining and mentoring the Deccan Aces to victory in India's Poker Sports League (PSL).
His notable poker accomplishments include winning titles at major tournaments such as the Asia Championship of Poker (ACOP) in Macau, the Asian Poker Tour (APT), the World Poker Tour (WPT), and the U Series Of Poker (USOP). Kunal has over 110 titles and lifetime winnings of approximately ₹11.92 crore (~1.6 million USD) with a largest single cash of ₹14,05,433 (~$18,000).
In addition to his poker career, Kunal actively leads poker teams, recently taking charge of the Gujarat Falcons PSL team and scouting new talent. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and previously held senior roles at prominent firms like HSBC and the Aditya Birla Group before focusing full-time on poker.
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Kunal Patni, known for his prominence in the sports world, especially poker, recently showcased his skills at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Phu Quoc 2024, competing with seasoned players such as Triwong Wongsaenchai and Bharti Harsh.
Despite Triwong finishing in third place in Event #37 and Bharti reaching the final table, it was Kunal who emerged victorious, winning Event #37, Tick Tock BOOM!, for the second time in a row.
