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IOPC 11th Edition - A Virtual Poker Coachella The 11th edition of IOPC returned, bigger and bolder, in July 2021 with a colossal prize pool of �30 Crores. The #MissionKhazana themed edition saw some valued treasures being won by poker players from every nook and corner of India. We took a quick sneak peek into what went behind the scenes of IOPC July 2021’s treasure hunt.
By Manthra Koliyer
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ndia Online Poker Championship (IOPC) is like a coachella for poker. I draw this analogy mainly because IOPC holds a rigid history/position in the Indian poker fraternity, awaken your inner self, and ignites the passion for playing and winning. The series started as India Poker Championship (IPC) in December 2010 aboard Casino Royale in Goa, and is the longest-running live tournament brand in the country. As times changed, digitisation 10
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grew, and as COVID-19 decided to pay a visit, IPC transitioned into IOPC. The series that holds a majestic legacy offers crores in guarantees and an opportunity for poker players from every nook and corner to get recognition in the country. IOPC 2021: The story so far! The 11th edition of IOPC returned in July 2021 with a colossal prize pool of `30 Crore. The glorious tournament series witnessed 140
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tournaments being played, along with some magnificent giveaways like distinguished badges, prizes, and a highly coveted diamondstudded 18K gold crown. Bigger and bolder, IOPC 2021 was not just about hefty prize pools; prestigious gold and silver badges were on offer. #MissionKhazana The theme for IOPC July 2021 edition was #MissionKhazana,
