Okay, time for the players to catch their breath in Match 4! We’ve hit the first scheduled break of this second bounty match on Day 2 of the National Poker Champion showdown here in Goa. Four levels are done and remarkably, all six state champions who started this contest still have chips in front of them.

The opening rounds felt pretty tight overall, maybe with players respecting the bounty format or just waiting for better spots. We did see Snehil Aggarwal getting involved early, continuing his active style, but no one’s managed to score a knockout or collect those 15 bonus bounty points just yet.

The VPIP (Voluntarily Put Money in Pot) and PFR (Pre-Flop Raise) numbers from the first four levels give a small indication of who’s been playing more hands versus who’s been more selective:

Remember, those bounties add a fun dynamic, and with the blinds set to increase, the action is bound to pick up after the break. The players will be back soon. Stay with PokerGuru for all the live updates and key hands!