Head Digital Works (A23), India’s leading online skill-gaming company with over 80 million registered players, have announced an partnership to help launch their 1st EPIC Poker Championship.
The championship will be an exciting venture for players and it will truly be an epic occasion given it takes place across 19 days of competition, and it will include multiple-format poker festival with a colossal ₹28 Crore (£2,403,247 estimated) guaranteed prize pool. Plus, the final will conclude with a mega finale in Goa.
Designed to cater to players at all levels, the competition, which starts on July 3rd to July 21st, there will be online tournaments across multiple formats, offering many different buy-ins. A23 are hoping to create a new benchmark for championship poker in the country.
Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Head Digital Works said, “The EPIC Poker Championship, with its ₹28 Crore guaranteed prize pool, is a testament to our commitment to providing a world-class gaming environment, and Vicky’s presence and personality seamlessly capture the thrill and prestige of this monumental event.
“We are thrilled to welcome him as A23’s brand ambassador. Vicky’s natural charisma and widespread appeal cuts across age groups and makes him the perfect fit for A23.”
Actor Vicky Kaushal has been confirmed as their brand ambassador and is he is recognised as one of the Hindi film industry’s best, having won multiple acting accolades, as well as featuring in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list in 2019.
It is said that Kaushal will ‘continue to play a significant role in shaping the narrative in the months ahead’, and the actor revealed he is excited to join the company.
“I’ve always been drawn to roles that are exciting and challenging. I am delighted to be the face of a dynamic brand like A23, which is very well-known in the gaming space.
“With this new association, we aim to elevate the brand story by integrating exciting concepts that resonate with gaming enthusiasts. A23 has truly created an ‘Epic Poker Championship’ and I am thrilled for everyone to witness the ‘Epic Maza’ that awaits them.”
