A23 launches the 3rd season of Rummy Indian Open with a ₹25 Crore prize pool and a high-stakes finale in Goa

Spanning over two months, RIO is a combination of a tournament and a leaderboard culminating in an offline finale

NEW DELHI, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Head Digital Works (A23), India's leading online skill-gaming company with over 80 million registered players, has launched the 3rd season of its premier online Rummy event- Rummy Indian Open (RIO). The two-month-long event with tournament and leaderboard starts August 1, 2025 and will conclude on September 30, 2025. With a prize pool of over ₹25 Cr, RIO is set to unite over 3.5 lakh rummy enthusiasts, competing with each other on the A23 Rummy app.

A total of 48 players will qualify for the ultimate finale to be held in Goa on 12th October, 2025 with the top 3 winners taking home a grand prize of a Land Rover Defender (worth ₹1.28 Cr), Mahindra BE 6 (worth ₹27L) and Gold (worth ₹10L) respectively.

RIO is India's premier rummy event, recognised for its high-stakes, entertaining gameplay, and substantial prize offerings. This new season is a mega upgrade from the previous seasons and offers improved user experience and gameplay to A23 players.

Amplifying RIO, A23 also launched an ad film featuring its new brand ambassador, Vicky Kaushal. Vicky's charismatic presence and energy reflect the essence of A23's continued effort to bring engaging, high-quality experiences to its players across the country. Here's the link to the ad film - A23 Rummy - RIO 3.0.

Speaking about RIO, Siddharth Sharma, CEO, Head Digital Works, said, "The third season of RIO encapsulates our commitment to constantly pushing boundaries and delivering the best possible gameplay experience to our users. We've incorporated key learnings and user feedback from previous seasons to craft a tournament that truly raises the bar. As an online rummy platform, we aim to replicate the same joy as offline gameplay; RIO strikes that perfect balance. We're excited to see the community reunite for a bigger and better tournament."

RIO has evolved into a premier event dedicated to recognising and celebrating rummy enthusiasts across India. It offers a unique stage for players to demonstrate their passion and skill, fostering a community through their shared dedication to the game. Consistent with its long-standing mission, A23 is committed to delivering these impactful experiences to its players, all while rigorously promoting responsible, fair, and secure gameplay.

About Head Digital Works

Head Digital Works is one of India's oldest online skill-gaming company that develops and operates platforms like A23 Rummy, A23 Poker and Adda52. It has over 80 million registered users across India and is the first-ever website to launch the classical Indian Rummy. A23 is on a mission to promote rummy and poker as a professional game and create a community of skilled gamers.

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