Sagar Raj Victorious in Second Title at DPT Grand, Claims Grand Highroller Tournament
Sagar Raj Wins Second DPT Bracelet at DPT Grand 2024
Sagar Raj, a renowned poker player from India, has added another feather to his cap by winning the NLH Bounty event at the DPT Grand 2024. This victory marks his second DPT bracelet, further cementing his position as a leading figure in Indian poker.
The DPT Grand 2024, a hybrid event held from October 22nd to 28th, featured a total of fifteen events, including five bracelet events. The buy-ins for these events ranged from ₹15,000 to ₹1,25,000.
The DPT Grand High Roller event, which took place on October 27, 2024, at the Deltin Royale in Goa, was another significant milestone for Sagar. He outshone 138 other competitors to clinch the title and take home the prize money of ₹30,12,723.
In the High Roller event, Sagar Raj faced stiff competition from Shardul Parthasarathy, who finished as the runner-up and took home ₹29,92,903. Somashekhar Kurkhepally and Ramana E finished in third and fourth places, respectively, with prize money of ₹19,22,126 and ₹14,22,662, respectively.
Sagar Raj, known for his online pseudonyms such as Pocket_king_K, BustedAA, and rajsagar32, has been a consistent performer in major online tournaments on platforms like PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker. His journey in poker began from small-stakes ₹200 games, and he has since scaled up to the top tier of online poker while balancing his poker career with working from home and undergoing expert coaching like Poker Bootcamp India.
His achievements have been recognised in the Indian poker scene, with his name featured in recent poker league updates and auctions. As of 2024–2025, Sagar Raj boasts lifetime total earnings of approximately ₹7.1 Crore and 160 titles as recorded by PokerGuru.
The DPT Grand 2024 Winners List was published on October 25, 2024, and Roy D'Silva, a published author covering the poker beat, has been reporting on the event. The lineup for the bracelet events at the DPT Grand 2024 has also been announced.
With this latest victory, Sagar Raj continues to make a significant impact in the world of poker, adding another chapter to his already impressive career. His journey serves as an inspiration for aspiring poker players in India and beyond.
In the DPT Grand 2024, Sagar Raj demonstrated his expertise in not only poker tournaments but also in casino-games such as the High Roller event, where he clinched the title, showcasing his status as a high roller and leading figure in Indian poker. The casino-and-gambling event featured various casino-games, including poker, and attracted fierce competition from players like Shardul Parthasarathy, who finished as the runner-up in the High Roller event.
