Makwana wins World Rummy tournament

Mumbai’s Ajay Makwana emerged winner of the World Rummy Tournament (WRT) which concluded on September 30 at Casino Royale Goa. The grand finale of the WRT provided a global lifestyle experience to all its contestants. It was for the very first time that a competition of this stature was held in India. Around 250 contestants battled it out to take home a staggering Rs1 crore in cash, the largest-such payout in the history of the Rummy game in India, and a coveted Trophy. 

Karnataka’s Vijay Kumar was the first runner-up while JU Vedamurthy finished second runner-up.