India’s biggest mind sport league is back and bigger than ever. The Poker Sports League (PSL) Season 7 has officially kicked off its nationwide campaign, with a total prize pool of ₹2.5 crore, a star-studded auction, and a grand finale scheduled in Goa — all streamed live on JioHotstar.

A unique blend of strategy, skill, and entertainment, PSL continues its mission to legitimize poker as a sport of intellect and decision-making, offering both professionals and amateurs a level playing field.

🗓️ Poker Sports League – PSL 2025 Schedule Highlights

June 25 – August 3: Online Qualifiers on PokerBaazi (8 PM daily)
August 19: Live Auction Ceremony on JioHotstar
September 11 – 19: Virtual Matches (team-based, streamed live)
September 24 – 28: Live Finale in Goa, streamed on JioHotstar

🧠 How the Poker Sports League Works

PSL Season 7 features 8 city-based teams, each composed of:

1 Captain (selected by owners)
1 Wildcard
3 Pros (via auction, based on PokerGuru rankings)
5 Qualifiers from the PokerBaazi leaderboard

Qualifiers are open to all registered users on PokerBaazi and are completely free to play. Participants must complete 8 out of 40 designated games to be considered for selection.

“We’ve designed PSL to be a blend of competitive integrity, entertainment, and opportunity. Anyone with skill can make it to the big stage,” said Pranav Bagai, CEO of Poker Sports League.

💸 What Players Get on Poker Sports League

A guaranteed minimum bid of ₹50,000 for all qualifiers
An all-expenses-paid trip to Goa for the final stage
National visibility and professional mentorship
The chance to represent their team in front of millions of viewers

The Grand Finale will host top players from across India under one roof for five days of electrifying poker action. All virtual and live matches will be streamed on JioHotstar, bringing poker to living rooms nationwide.

📊 Pro Drafting & Rankings – Poker Sports League

Players eligible for the pro category are selected based on:

PokerGuru India Rankings (October 2024 – June 2025)
Global Poker Index (GPI)
Hendon Mob Lifetime Earnings

Each pro enters the auction with a base price of ₹2 lakh.

🎯 Where to Watch and Participate – Poker Sports League

🔗 PokerBaazi.com – Play qualifiers
📺 JioHotstar – Auction, matches, and finale
📱 Follow @PokerSportsLeague on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube

“We’re not just building a league — we’re building India’s next great sport,” added Bagai. “And we’re just getting started.”

📍 Final Word

With a model that champions skill over luck, accessibility over entry fees, and education over exclusion, PSL Season 7 is a testament to India’s maturing gaming and sports entertainment industry.

The cards are on the table. Are you ready to go all-in?

♠️ Is Poker Legal in India?

Yes, but it depends on the state.

✅ Legal (as a game of skill)

Poker is legal in:

Karnataka
West Bengal
Nagaland
Sikkim
Goa
Meghalaya

These states recognise poker as a game of skill and allow real-money play.

🚫 Illegal or Restricted

Poker is banned or restricted in:

Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat (courts ruled it as gambling)

📱 Online Poker

Legal in many states, but blocked in banned states. Major platforms like PokerBaazi and Adda52 follow KYC and local compliance.

Poker is legal in some Indian states where it’s seen as a skill-based sport. It’s banned in others, mainly due to gambling laws. Always check your state’s law before playing.

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