He’s done it! Mohit Bohra is India’s first-ever National Poker Champion! In a dramatic final hand concluding an intense heads-up battle at the NPC Finale, Bohra’s pocket pair held firm, earning him the prestigious title and the life-altering ₹1 Crore top prize!

The championship moment arrived in a preflop confrontation:

Mohit Bohra, holding the chip lead and on the button, opened the action to 18,000 with . Sreekanth Narayan, in the big blind with , decided it was time to make a stand and put in a 3-bet to 54,000.

Bohra wasted little time responding, moving all-in for his effective stack of 623,500, putting Narayan to the ultimate decision. Narayan, sitting with 167,500 chips, made the call for his tournament life.

The final board of the National Poker Champion showdown ran out .

The board offered no help to Narayan’s Ace-King. Bohra’s pocket eights remained best, holding through the river to seal the victory!

Mohit Bohra (Gujarat) is the National Poker Champion 2025!

Prize: ₹1 Crore
Bonus: Unlocks a ₹1 Crore Freeroll for all players from his home state of Gujarat!

Huge respect goes to the runner-up, Sreekanth Narayan (Kerala), who put up a great fight throughout and displayed incredible consistency and skill to reach the final two.

What a finale this Thursday evening in Goa! After months of qualifiers across the nation and four days of high-level gameplay featuring India’s top state champions, it all came down to this final duel. Mohit Bohra navigated the field, applied pressure when needed, and ultimately found the winning hand to etch his name into Indian poker history. A deserving champion is crowned!

The heads-up duel for the National Poker Champion 2025 title is officially on here in Goa, and Sreekanth Narayan didn’t waste a single moment making his presence felt, taking down the very first pot to take a dig at Mohit Bohra’s significant chip lead!

In the first hand dealt between the two finalists, Mohit Bohra opened the action from the button to 16,000 holding . Sreekanth Narayan defended his big blind with .

The flop came down – a dream scenario for Narayan, giving him an instant full house, Eights full of Kings! Narayan opted for deception, checking his monster hand over to Bohra. Bohra tossed out a continuation bet of 12,000, and Narayan smoothly made the call, setting the trap.

The [9h] on the turn and the [3d] on the river were both blanks. Perhaps hoping Bohra would continue betting, Narayan checked on both streets. Bohra, however, elected to proceed cautiously, checking behind on the last two streets.

At showdown, Narayan revealed his flopped boat. Bohra mucked, and the first pot of this heads-up battle slid Narayan’s way. While Bohra still holds a commanding lead (over 2.6-to-1), Narayan draws first blood and takes a small bite out of that advantage right away.

Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 578,500
Sreekanth Narayan – 221,500

And just like that, we are heads-up for the National Poker Champion title! Ankit Wadhawan, the Chandigarh contender who led for much of this final table, has just been eliminated in third place.

Finding himself short-stacked and needing to make a move, Wadhawan called off his final 54,000 chips from the big blind after Mohit Bohra shoved from the small blind. Bohra tabled , while Wadhawan showed , hoping to find some connection with the board.

Unfortunately for Wadhawan, the dealer spread the community cards . The board brought no help to either player, meaning Bohra’s Ace-high took down the pot.

Ankit Wadhawan’s impressive run comes to an end in third place. It was a fantastic campaign that saw him dominate the leaderboard throughout the qualifying stages and reach a podium spot in this grand finale.

With Wadhawan’s departure, the stage is now set for the final duel!

Heads-Up Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 606,500
Sreekanth Narayan – 193,500

It’s Gujarat versus Kerala for the title, the trophy, the ₹1 Crore top prize, and the chance to unlock that massive state freeroll! The final battle begins now!

We’ve now entered Level 14 of the NPC Finale, and the battle for the title has reached peak intensity! Just three warriors remain standing, each eyeing that coveted ₹1 Crore top prize and the ultimate bragging rights.

The blinds have climbed again, now sitting at 4,000/8,000 with an 8,000 big blind ante, putting immense pressure on the short-stacked Wadhawan.

Chip Counts (Level 14)
Mohit Bohra – 540,500 (68 BB)
Sreekanth Narayan – 197,500 (25 BB)
Ankit Wadhawan – 62,000 (7.8 BB)

As the counts show, Mohit Bohra has built a commanding chip lead over his two opponents. Sreekanth Narayan holds the second spot, while start-of-day leader Ankit Wadhawan is now clinging on with a very short stack, sitting under eight big blinds.

Wadhawan will need to find a spot to make a move very soon. With the stacks configured like this, the next elimination could happen quickly, setting the stage for the final heads-up duel for the championship title!

Mohit Bohra is really starting to put his foot down as we get deeper into the NPC Finale! He just pulled off a bold river raise against Sreekanth Narayan, forcing a fold from a made hand and significantly extending his chip lead in this crucial three-handed battle..

The action started with Bohra opening his button to 16,000 holding . Sreekanth Narayan defended his big blind with the suited .

The flop came down . Narayan hit bottom pair with his deuce and also picked up a flush draw. He checked the action over to Bohra, who fired a c-bet of 20,000. Narayan made the call with his pair and draw.

The on the turn didn’t complete the flush draw, and both players opted to check.

The river brought the , pairing the board and improving Narayan’s hand to two pair, sixes and deuces. Seeing a chance for value, Narayan led out with a bet of 24,000. Now it was Bohra’s turn. Holding just Ace-high after missing the board completely, Bohra decided to represent strength, putting in a massive raise to 75,000.

This surprising raise put Narayan in a tough spot with his two pair. He went deep into the tank, weighing the possibility that Bohra had hit a straight or a flush on the river. After using some time bank chips, Narayan eventually decided to let his hand go, folding his two pair.

A huge pot heads Bohra’s way thanks to that audacious river bluff! He’s really starting to pull away from the other two finalists.

Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 528,500
Sreekanth Narayan – 169,500

Ankit Wadhawan, currently nursing the short stack in this three-handed NPC Finale battle, just found a crucial call on the river to pick up some much-needed chips against Mohit Bohra.

The hand began quietly enough with Mohit Bohra completing from the small blind holding . Ankit Wadhawan checked his option in the big blind with .

The dealer spread the flop. Wadhawan connected with middle pair. Bohra, holding King-high, decided to lead out with a bet of 9,000. Wadhawan made the call with his pair of threes.

The arrived on the turn, an overcard to both players’ holdings. Action went check-check.

The river brought the , pairing the board. Bohra took another stab at the pot, betting 7,000. Wadhawan, now holding bottom pair on the paired board, considered his options before deciding Bohra might be bluffing or value betting thinly. He made the call.

Wadhawan’s read was correct. Bohra could only show King-high, and Wadhawan’s pair of threes was good enough to take down the pot, providing a welcome boost to his stack as this tense three-handed fight continues.

Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 405,500
Ankit Wadhawan – 106,000

We’re on the business end of the NPC Finale here in Goa, deep into Level 13! With the blinds now at 3,500/7,000 with a 7,000 big blind ante, the pressure is truly on as the final three contenders battle for the prestigious title and that life-altering ₹1 Crore top prize.

The dynamics have shifted dramatically. Mohit Bohra and Sreekanth Narayan are now virtually neck-and-neck at the top of the counts, both hovering around the 50 big blind mark. Meanwhile, Ankit Wadhawan, who started the day with a commanding lead, finds himself needing to mount a comeback from the short stack, currently holding around 13 big blinds.

Chip Counts (Level 13)

Mohit Bohra – 363,000 (52 BB)
Sreekanth Narayan – 347,000 (50 BB)
Ankit Wadhawan – 90,000 (13 BB)

This sets up a fascinating dynamic. With two players nearly even and one needing to find a spot quickly, the next few orbits could prove highly decisive. Every pot, every decision now carries the weight of poker immortality as these three warriors push towards the finish line.

Mohit Bohra just made a huge statement in this three-handed NPC Finale battle! He executed a perfectly timed check-raise shove on the turn, forcing Ankit Wadhawan off his hand and dragging a crucial pot that puts Bohra firmly back in contention.

The hand developed from the blinds. Mohit Bohra completed from the small blind holding . Ankit Wadhawan exercised his option in the big blind, raising to 21,000 with . Bohra made the call.

The flop opened , giving Bohra a flush draw. He checked the action over to Wadhawan, who continued with a c-bet of 16,000. Bohra decided to see the next card and called.

The turn was the , which didn’t complete the flush draw but added potential straight possibilities. Bohra checked once more. Wadhawan decided to apply more pressure, firing a second barrel worth 56,000. Just when Wadhawan might have thought he could take it down, Bohra sprang his trap, check-raising all-in for his remaining 167,000!

This put Wadhawan in a very tough spot. He took a considerable amount of time thinking it through but ultimately couldn’t find the call button and laid his hand down, conceding the sizable pot to Bohra without a showdown.

A bold move pays off handsomely for Mohit Bohra, whose stack now climbs over the 300,000 chip point, putting him right back in the thick of things!

Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 303,000
Ankit Wadhawan – 129,000

Wow, talk about a swift change in fortunes! Just one hand after doubling up Mohit Bohra, Bhanuprakash KC‘s rollercoaster run in this NPC Finale has come to an end. The Karnataka leaderboard machine exited in fourth place after running into a monster hand held by Sreekanth Narayan.

The fateful hand saw action fold to KC in the small blind. He decided to move all-in for his remaining 96,000 chips holding . Unfortunately for him, Sreekanth Narayan woke up in the big blind with the best possible starting hand: . Narayan made the instant call, putting KC at risk.

The board ran out . KC paired his ten on the turn, giving him a glimmer of hope, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Narayan’s pocket aces. The rockets held firm, sealing the elimination.

Bhanuprakash KC finishes in fourth place, wrapping up a very strong and consistent performance throughout the entire NPC showdown, highlighted by his Match 2 victory and steady play that kept him near the top of the leaderboard for much of the competition.

Now, only three players remain in the hunt for the NPC title and the massive ₹1 Crore top prize — and the intensity is reaching its peak!

Chip Counts
Sreekanth Narayan – 413,000
Bhanuprakash KC – Eliminated in 4th Place

Mohit Bohra, navigating a short stack deep in this NPC Finale, just found a crucial double-up at the expense of Bhanuprakash KC, thanks to a timely ace hitting the turn.

The hand saw Bohra shove his remaining 75,000 chips into the middle from the button holding . Action folded to Bhanuprakash KC in the big blind, who looked down at a monster pair, , and quickly made the call, putting Bohra at risk and looking poised to thin the field further.

The flop came . KC’s pocket Queens remained firmly in the lead, leaving Bohra needing help.

And help arrived immediately on the turn! That ace dramatically flipped the script, pairing Bohra’s hand and putting him ahead.

The completed the board on the river, changing nothing. Bohra’s pair of aces held, earning him the full double-up and injecting new life into his campaign here in Goa.

That pot takes a bite out of KC’s stack, while Bohra gets some much-needed breathing room as the four-handed battle for the title continues.

Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 159,000
Bhanuprakash KC – 96,000

And then there were four! The second elimination of the NPC Finale has just taken place, with Vikhyat Ahlawat, the silent striker from Uttar Pradesh, finishing his run in fifth place. Ahlawat found himself short-stacked and made his final stand against the currently surging Bhanuprakash KC.

The crucial hand saw action fold to KC in the small blind, who moved all-in, putting the pressure on Ahlawat in the big blind. Down to just his last 25,000 chips, Ahlawat made the call for his tournament life.

The cards were tabled:
Bhanuprakash KC
Vikhyat Ahlawat

Ahlawat was ahead preflop with the better kicker.

However, the board ran out . KC paired his queen and three on the flop to make two pair – queens and threes. The runout offered no help to Ahlawat, and Bhanu’s two pair held strong to seal the elimination.

Vikhyat Ahlawat exits in fifth place, closing out a gritty, composed run that saw him grind back from the brink more than once.

With Ahlawat’s departure, just four players remain in the hunt for the ₹1 Crore top prize and the title of India’s first National Poker Champion. The pressure cooker environment in Goa just got even more intense!

Chip Counts
Bhanuprakash KC – 214,500
Vikhyat Ahlawat – Eliminated in 5th Place

Ankit Wadhawan is starting to put his chip lead to work here in the NPC Finale, just applying maximum pressure preflop to take down a nice pot from Sreekanth Narayan without needing to see any community cards.

The action started with Wadhawan opening the pot to 8,000 from under the gun, holding . It folded around to Sreekanth Narayan in the small blind, who looked down at a strong ace himself, , and opted for a 3-bet to 32,000.

The decision was back on Wadhawan, and he wasted little time. Showing no hesitation, the chip leader moved all-in, putting Narayan to a decision for a significant chunk of his stack.

Narayan went into the tank for a bit, likely weighing the strength of his Ace-Queen against the chip leader’s range and the immense pressure of the shove. After careful consideration, he elected to fold.

A classic preflop power move from the Chandigarh contender scoops the pot uncontested, adding more chips to Wadhawan’s already formidable stack.

Chip Counts
Ankit Wadhawan – 280,000
Sreekanth Narayan – 226,000

We’ve crossed into Level 10 of the NPC Finale, and following the dramatic exit of Wilson Yomso in sixth place, just five state champions remain in the hunt for the prestigious National Poker Champion title and the ₹1 Crore top prize.

As the blinds climb to 2,000/4,000 with a 4,000 big blind ante, the dynamic at the table is shifting. The chip stacks are beginning to show more separation, and consequently, the pressure levels are rising noticeably, especially for those with fewer chips in front of them.

Chip Counts at Level 10 (Blinds: 2,000/4,000/4,000 BB Ante)

With a couple of players now navigating stacks under the 15 BB mark, the prospects for another quick elimination feel imminent. However, in this high-stakes, winner-takes-all battle, nobody is likely to give up their chips easily. Every decision now carries immense weight as these final five contenders edge closer to potentially life-changing money and poker immortality!

After hours of tense, tactical play and numerous chip exchanges, the stalemate has finally broken here at the NPC Finale in Goa. The first elimination has occurred, and it was delivered in painful fashion, sending the fearless Wilson Yomso from Arunachal Pradesh to the rail in sixth place.

It was a classic cooler setup that went wrong on the very last card for Yomso. The hand started with him opening the action from under the gun to 9,500, looking down at . Action folded to Bhanuprakash KC in the hijack seat, who found . KC decided to apply maximum pressure and moved all-in for 109,000. Back on Yomso, he quickly snap-called for his remaining 88,000 chips, putting his tournament life on the line with the pocket Kings.

The flop came , seemingly safe for Yomso’s overpair.

The turn was the , still leaving Yomso well in the lead.

But the river brought the devastating . Just like that, Bhanuprakash KC spiked his two-outer to make a set of tens, cracking Yomso’s Kings and ending his run in heartbreaking style.

From his incredible comeback in the final qualifying match to his aggressive plays early in this finale, Wilson Yomso put on a memorable performance. His dream run ends with a sixth-place finish after a truly gutsy campaign!

With Yomso’s exit, the field is down to five. The intensity notches up another level as the dream of becoming India’s first National Poker Champion inches closer for the remaining contenders.

Chip Counts
Bhanuprakash KC – 207,000
Wilson Yomso – Eliminated in 6th Place

Sreekanth Narayan just demonstrated the value of patience – and a timely river card – picking up a very handy pot against Mohit Bohra in a blind versus blind confrontation.

The hand started with action folding to Narayan in the small blind, who opened the pot to 10,500 with . Mohit Bohra, in the big blind with , decided to defend.

The flop came down , giving Bohra bottom pair with his six. Narayan checked, and Bohra took a stab, betting 15,000. Narayan, holding two overcards, made the call.

The arrived on the turn. Both players opted to check this card, keeping the pot size manageable heading to the river.

The river was the crucial . This card paired Narayan’s King, giving him top pair. Seizing the opportunity, Narayan led out with a sizable bet of 35,000. Bohra went into the tank, using some of his time bank chips as he weighed the decision with his pair of sixes. Ultimately, he decided to look Narayan up, only to see he was behind.

A well-played hand and a fortunate river card send a sizable pot Narayan’s way, boosting his stack.

Chip Counts
Sreekanth Narayan – 237,400
Mohit Bohra – 46,700

Vikhyat Ahlawat, who has been patiently navigating this NPC Finale with a short stack for the past few levels, just found a huge lifeline. He scored a crucial double-up through Bhanuprakash KC, connecting perfectly with a set of eights.

The action started with Bhanuprakash KC opening the pot to 5,000 from the cutoff seat, holding . Vikhyat Ahlawat, positioned on the button, looked down at and put in a big 3-bet to 22,000, leaving only a single 100 chip behind. KC considered his options and made the call.

The flop spread out , a fantastic sight for Ahlawat as it gave him middle set. KC, holding two overcards and perhaps some backdoor draws, moved all-in, effectively putting Ahlawat to the test for his last remaining chip. Ahlawat instantly made the trivial call.

The rest of the board ran out cleanly for Ahlawat. The on the turn and the on the river brought no help to KC, ensuring Ahlawat’s set of eights held firm.

A much-needed double-up keeps Vikhyat Ahlawat’s hopes alive in this high-stakes finale.

Chip Counts

Ankit Wadhawan just picked up another crucial pot, further extending his chip lead in this NPC Finale after making a tough but correct call against Bhanuprakash KC on the river.

The action kicked off with Bhanuprakash KC opening to 5,000 from the hijack holding . Mohit Bohra decided to call from the small blind with his . Action moved to Ankit Wadhawan in the big blind, who woke up with and put in a sizable 3-bet to 20,000. Both KC and Bohra made the call, creating a significant three-way pot heading to the flop.

The dealer spread the . Bohra checked his pocket eights. Wadhawan, holding top pair with the best kicker, bet out 12,000. KC, also holding top pair but with the weaker nine kicker, made the call. Bohra wisely got out of the way.

The turn brought the . Both Wadhawan and KC checked cautiously.

The river was the , pairing the board. Wadhawan checked again. KC decided to go for value with his Ace-nine, putting out a bet of 25,000. This sent Wadhawan deep into the tank. He used two time-bank chips, carefully considering the action and the board texture, before eventually making the tough call.

It was the right decision. Both players had the top pair, but Wadhawan’s ten kicker got him the pot, giving his chip lead another healthy boost!

Chip Counts
Ankit Wadhawan – 257,500
Bhanuprakash KC – 132,000

The intensity is definitely ramping up as we push into Level 8 of the NPC Finale here in Goa. The chip lead has swung back, with start-of-day leader Ankit Wadhawan reclaiming the top spot after Bhanuprakash KC enjoyed a period out front earlier. It’s still anybody’s game at the top, though!

Wadhawan has managed to edge slightly ahead again, but KC isn’t far behind, and the ever-steady Sreekanth Narayan is also right there, breathing down their necks, just a few big blinds separating the leading trio.

Meanwhile, for the rest of the contenders – Wilson Yomso, Mohit Bohra, and Vikhyat Ahlawat – the increasing blinds are starting to make things interesting. Stacks are becoming shallower relative to the cost per round, meaning the pressure to find a spot and make a move is increasing significantly.

Chip Counts at Level 8 (Blinds: 1,000/2,000/2,000 BB Ante)

With the blinds up and the stacks starting to flatten out relative to the cost of orbits, we’re heading into the crucial stages of this historic final table. Expect some critical decisions, potentially game-changing pots, and maybe the first elimination before too long, as every chip becomes vital in the quest for the prestigious NPC title and the ₹1 Crore top prize!

The players are stepping away from the felt for a well-deserved lunch break here at the NPC Finale in Goa! This is the second break of the day in this final contest, and remarkably, after seven levels of intense poker action, all six state champions who began the day remain seated and in contention.

The opening stretch of this finale seemed relatively measured. Perhaps the incredibly high stakes, with a life-changing payday, the prestigious NPC title, and bragging rights for their entire state on the line, all while the nation watches on JioHotstar, initially encouraged a more cautious approach.

However, we’ve still seen plenty of action. Players like Wilson Yomso and Bhanuprakash KC have continued to mix it up, staying involved in pots and keeping true to the active styles they displayed earlier today. Stack sizes have fluctuated, but no one has been dealt a knockout blow just yet.

Now, the final six get a chance to refuel, regroup, and strategize before heading back into the high-pressure environment. With blinds continuing to climb post-break, the deep-stacked play is far from over.

Mohit Bohra just put the clamps on Vikhyat Ahlawat at the NPC Finale, betting strongly across three streets with top pair and ultimately forcing Ahlawat to fold his King-high.

The action kicked off with Vikhyat Ahlawat opening to 3,000 from the hijack seat holding . On the dealer button with , Mohit Bohra perhaps sensed an opportunity and put in a 3-bet to 9,000. The blinds folded, but Ahlawat decided to defend and made the call.

The flop came down . This gave Bohra top pair with his Ten, while Ahlawat picked up a King-high flush draw. Ahlawat checked, and Bohra fired a continuation bet of 10,000. Ahlawat made the call, perhaps looking to hit his draw or see how the turn developed.

The turn brought the , an overcard to Bohra’s pair. Undeterred, Bohra continued his aggressive line, betting bigger this time – 22,500. This put Ahlawat in a tough spot; he tanked for a bit before deciding to call once more, committing nearly a third of his remaining stack with just his draw and King-high.

The landed on the river, completing no obvious draws for Ahlawat. Having invested roughly half his stack already and missed, Ahlawat checked, seemingly surrendering the pot. Bohra saw his chance to apply maximum pressure and moved all-in. Facing the shove, Ahlawat gave it one last thought before reluctantly folding his King-high hand face up.

A well-played pot by Bohra, whose sustained pressure with top pair earned him the sizable 86,000 pot, giving his stack a healthy boost as the finale action heats up. Ahlawat, meanwhile, is left with a short stack to navigate.

Chip Counts
Mohit Bohra – 158,500
Vikhyat Ahlawat – 45,600

It seems Wilson Yomso isn’t one to stay down for long. After losing that sizable pot to Bhanuprakash KC earlier, the Arunachal Pradesh contender just bounced right back, winning a healthy pot himself by rivering a flush against Ankit Wadhawan‘s two pair.

The hand kicked off with Ankit Wadhawan opening to 2,200 from the hijack holding . Wilson Yomso decided to just flat call from the cutoff with his suited . Bhanuprakash KC, on the button with , also came along for the ride, and Sreekanth Narayan completed from the big blind with , sending four players to the flop.

The dealer spread . This dynamic flop gave Wadhawan top pair with his Ace, KC an open-ended straight draw, and Yomso the nut flush draw. Action checked to Wadhawan, who put out a continuation bet of 3,300. Both KC and Yomso made the call with their draws, while Narayan got out of the way.

The turn brought the , pairing the board, but an action killer. True to form, all three remaining players checked.

The river landed the . This completed Yomso’s King-high flush and improved Wadhawan to top two pair, Aces and Eights. Wadhawan checked his strong but vulnerable hand. Yomso, now holding the nuts, went for value, betting 14,000 (over 60% of the pot). KC folded his missed straight draw. Wadhawan considered the completed flush draw but ultimately made the call, only to see Yomso table the rivered flush.

A timely river card helps Yomso drag the 48,200 pot, getting some valuable chips back as the finale action continues this Thursday afternoon.

Chip Counts
Bhanuprakash KC – 206,100
Ankit Wadhawan – 157,300
Wilson Yomso – 107,700

Bhanuprakash KC keeps applying pressure here at the NPC Finale, dragging another substantial pot – once again from Wilson Yomso – to put more distance between himself and the rest of the field.

This hand unfolded in a blind versus blind confrontation. Wilson Yomso opened the action from the small blind, making it 2,500 with . Bhanuprakash KC looked down at in the big blind and put in a 3-bet to 7,500. Yomso made the call.

The flop came , hitting KC nicely with top pair. Yomso checked his pocket Jacks, KC fired a continuation bet of 3,500, and Yomso called.

The turn brought the , a huge card for KC, improving him to trip Kings. Both players decided to slow down, checking the action through to the river.

The river was the . Yomso checked for a third time. Holding trips, KC confidently dropped in a value bet of 18,000. Yomso went into the tank, perhaps suspecting a value bet but unable to find the fold button with his Jacks. He eventually made the call, only to see KC table the trip Kings.

Another significant pot slides Bhanuprakash KC’s way, strengthening his grip on the chip lead as this finale unfolds this Thursday afternoon.

Chip Counts
Bhanuprakash KC – 212,100
Wilson Yomso – 71,800

We just witnessed a major momentum swing here at the NPC Finale! Bhanuprakash KC played a hand masterfully – and caught a beautiful river card – to scoop a huge pot from the previously aggressive Wilson Yomso, vaulting himself into the chip lead in the process.

The action began with Wilson Yomso opening to 2,400 from the hijack seat holding . Bhanuprakash KC, in the cutoff, decided to just flat call with his suited . Mohit Bohra defended his big blind with , making it three ways to the flop.

The dealer spread the . This flop connected well with both active players – Yomso hit top pair (Queens), while KC made bottom two pair (Kings and Deuces). Bohra checked, Yomso put out a continuation bet of 4,000, and KC smoothly called his strong holding. Bohra got out of the way.

The turn brought the . Yomso slowed down and checked. KC saw his opportunity to build the pot with his two pair and fired out 10,000. Yomso thought for a moment before making the call.

The river was the crucial . This card improved KC’s hand to a full house – Deuces full of Kings. Yomso checked once more. KC considered his sizing and then dropped in a sizable value bet of 25,000. Yomso couldn’t find the fold and made the call, only to be shown the devastating full house.

A monster pot slid KC’s way, significantly altering the chip landscape and putting the Karnataka contender firmly in the lead.

Chip Counts
Bhanuprakash KC – 183,100
Wilson Yomso – 104,300

The NPC Finale has hit its first break after three levels of play here at the Novotel Resort & Spa in Goa. The opening phase saw the six finalists engage in a measured, strategic dance – plenty of probing jabs and controlled aggression, but no massive all-in confrontations just yet. The early rounds have been more about feeling out opponents, manoeuvring stacks, and setting the psychological tone for the long battle ahead.

To get a sense of the initial approaches, let’s look at the player activity stats (VPIP/PFR Percentage – Voluntarily Put Money In Pot / Pre Flop Raise Percentage) from the first stretch!

Early Observations:

Ankit Wadhawan: The start-of-day chip leader is certainly using his stack, playing the most hands (58% VPIP) and dictating much of the early tempo.

Sreekanth Narayan: In stark contrast, the Kerala pro has been the most selective, entering only 8% of pots and playing his cards very close to the vest so far.

Yomso, Ahlawat & Bohra: This trio has shown balanced activity, picking their spots carefully and mixing controlled aggression with patience.

Bhanuprakash KC: While involved in a good number of pots (41% VPIP), KC has been raising infrequently, suggesting a tendency to limp or call preflop rather than taking the betting lead.

With the blinds set to climb and the initial feeling-out process likely complete, expect the dynamics to shift. More significant preflop clashes and post-flop fireworks are surely on the horizon as these six contenders continue their quest for the NPC title.

Stay locked in – the journey to crown India’s first National Poker Champion is just getting warmed up.

After taking a hit in a previous confrontation, Vikhyat Ahlawat just found a monster hand and wasn’t afraid to put it to work. He confidently pushed back against Sreekanth Narayan in a preflop encounter, taking down a clean pot and recouping some chips here in the NPC Finale.

The hand unfolded with Ahlawat opening the action from the hijack seat to 2,100, looking down at . Sreekanth Narayan, sitting in the cutoff, decided to apply some pressure, 3-betting to 7,000 with the speculative .

Vikhyat, holding cowboys, wasn’t about to just flat call. He swiftly put in a 4-bet to 21,000. That show of strength was enough to force a quick fold from Narayan.

No post-flop drama needed on this one – just a well-executed line from Ahlawat with his cowboys, adding some valuable chips to his stack.

Chip Counts
Sreekanth Narayan – 127,900
Vikhyat Ahlawat – 92,100

Wilson Yomso is truly putting on an aggression clinic here at this NPC Finale! The contender from Arunachal Pradesh just cranked up the heat significantly in a preflop raising war, forcing Vikhyat Ahlawat to surrender a strong hand.

The hand ignited when Ahlawat opened the action to 1,500 from the hijack position, looking down at . Action folded around to Yomso in the big blind, who woke up with the dominating . Yomso applied pressure with a 3-bet to 7,600.

Ahlawat wasn’t ready to concede the pot just yet, coming back over the top with a 4-bet to 20,000. But Yomso had other ideas. Showing zero hesitation, Yomso unleashed a 5-bet, moving all-in!

This massive raise put Ahlawat deep into thought. Facing a shove with his “Little Slick,” he ultimately decided preservation was the better part of valour and released his cards into the muck.

Another nice pot ships Yomso’s way without even seeing a flop, further cementing his image as a player unafraid to mix it up in this high-stakes finale.

Chip Counts
Wilson Yomso – 142,100
Vikhyat Ahlawat – 68,300

Wilson Yomso is playing with absolutely zero fear here in the early stages of the NPC Grand Finale! Continuing the aggressive style he showed late Tuesday night, he just executed another perfectly timed multi-street bluff, managing to push Bhanuprakash KC off a very strong hand.

The action started with Mohit Bohra opening the pot to 1,500 from under the gun holding . Wilson Yomso, in the cutoff, decided to just flat call with . Bhanuprakash KC, sitting behind Yomso, also came along holding .

The flop came down . KC, having hit top pair with his Ten, checked. Bohra also hit the middle pair but checked as well. Yomso, holding just Ace-high and no draw, saw an opportunity and took a stab, betting 4,200. KC made the call with his top pair, while Bohra folded his eights.

The turn brought the . This card dramatically improved KC’s hand to two pair (Tens and Nines), but it also put four cards to a straight on the board. Yomso didn’t slow down, firing a second barrel worth 5,600. KC considered the coordinated board but decided his two pair was strong enough to call again.

The river was the , missing the potential straight draws. Undeterred, Yomso decided to go for the trifecta, firing a third barrel – this time a hefty overbet of 27,000. This large bet put KC in a very difficult spot with his two pair on a potentially dangerous board. KC went into the tank, weighing his options, but eventually decided to let his hand go.

Another impressive play from Yomso, whose ambitious three-barrel bluff successfully took down another pot, this time with nothing more than Ace-high! He’s certainly keeping his opponents guessing early on.

Chip Counts

Wilson Yomso is clearly carrying the energy from his Match 6 heroics straight into this National Poker Champion Grand Finale! Showing no signs of settling in quietly, he just tangled with the start-of-day chip leader, Ankit Wadhawan, and pulled off a bold bluff to grab a nice pot early on.

The action kicked off with Wadhawan opening from the small blind, making it 1,600 (a 4x raise) holding . Yomso, in the big blind with , wasn’t having it and popped it up to 5,900. Wadhawan decided to see a flop and made the call.

The dealer spread a potentially dangerous across the felt. Wadhawan hit top pair with his King but checked it over to Yomso on the scary, monotone board. Yomso, holding no pair and no heart, didn’t back down, firing out a bet of 4,200. Wadhawan considered, then called.

The turn brought the . Wadhawan checked his top pair once more. Yomso saw his opening and ramped up the pressure significantly, betting 16,000. This bet put Wadhawan deep into thought, forcing him to use a time bank chip as he puzzled over Yomso’s line. After deliberation, Wadhawan decided to let his hand go.

A display of pure aggression from Yomso takes down the pot! He sends an early message to the table: he’s not just happy to be here; he’s here to play for the win.

Chip Counts
Ankit Wadhawan – 195,300
Wilson Yomso – 113,100

It’s finally here! The cards are officially in the air at the Novotel Resort & Spa in Goa, kicking off the high-stakes Grand Finale of the National Poker Champion showdown.

The journey that began with twelve state heroes representing regions across India has reached its epic conclusion. Now, only six competitors remain. Each has navigated intense qualifying matches, proven their skill under pressure, and now sits just one final table away from etching their name in history, claiming the ₹1 Crore winner-takes-all prize, and earning the prestigious title of India’s first-ever National Poker Champion.

Catch all the action live-streaming on a one-hour delay on JioHotstar and stay tuned on this page for all the key updates!!

This is it. The final day. After three intense days of high-stakes poker clashes at Goa’s Novotel Resort & Spa, the National Poker Champion showdown reaches its grand finale today. Twelve state champions entered the arena, representing the best from across the nation. Now, only six remain – each one tested, each one determined, and each carrying the pride and hopes of their home state.

Today, Thursday, April 17, these six finalists sit down for one last session, one final No-Limit Hold’em battle to chase poker history, claim ultimate bragging rights, and grab that life-changing ₹1 Crore winner-takes-all grand prize.

But the spoils extend beyond individual fortune. The newly crowned champion will also unlock a massive ₹1 Crore freeroll for all players hailing from their home state, adding a powerful layer of regional rivalry to this already high-stakes contest.

With the matches broadcast on a one-hour delay via JioHotstar and PokerGuru providing live, hand-by-hand updates covering every crucial pot, check-raise, and elimination, poker fans across India are tuned in and ready.

Catch all the action HERE.

Meet the Final Six Contenders

Here are the players vying for the title, along with their starting stacks for the finale:

Ankit Wadhawan (Chandigarh) – Starting Stack: 200,000 chips (500 BB)
The chip leader and the picture of consistency throughout the preliminary matches. With three Top 2 finishes across the six matches netting him 285 points, Wadhawan’s calm demeanor and sharp play make him the frontrunner heading into the final table.

Sreekanth Narayan (Kerala) – Starting Stack: 160,000 chips (400 BB)
The early powerhouse. Narayan started with back-to-back match wins, instantly becoming a player to watch. Can the high-stakes strategist find that winning gear one more time for the biggest prize of all? (210 points).

Bhanuprakash KC (Karnataka) – Starting Stack: 140,000 chips (350 BB)
The points machine. KC carried his grinding prowess straight from the NPS online series into this live showdown, consistently accumulating points and winning Match 2. He starts with a solid stack and proven endurance (180 points).

Vikhyat Ahlawat (Uttar Pradesh) – Starting Stack: 100,000 chips (250 BB)
(Tied 4th/5th) Ahlawat delivered when the pressure was highest, earning his spot with a vital second-place finish in the final elimination match (Match 6). He enters the finale battle-ready (170 points).

Wilson Yomso (Arunachal Pradesh) – Starting Stack: 100,000 chips (250 BB)
(Tied 4th/5th) Like Ahlawat, Yomso saved his best for last, dominating Match 6 to dramatically claim his finale seat. Expect fearless play from this Arunachal Pradesh contender (170 points).

Mohit Bohra (Gujarat) – Starting Stack: 100,000 chips (250 BB)
Steady and effective. Bohra quietly navigated the qualifiers, putting in a clutch performance in Match 6 to lock up the final spot. Don’t let the starting stack fool you – underestimate him at your peril (150 points).

Finale Structure

Game: No-Limit Hold’em
Start Time: 11 AM IST (TODAY – Streamed with 1-hour delay)
Starting Stack Reference: 100K chips = 250 BB (Adjusted per player points)
Blinds: 25-minute levels

What’s On the Line

₹1 Crore for the Winner (Winner-Takes-All)
₹1 Crore Freeroll unlocked for the Champion’s home state players
Poker glory as India’s first-ever National Poker Champion

This is the final act. Every decision, every bet, every fold from here on out matters immensely. Six players enter, but only one will stand tall at the end.

Stay tuned – the National Poker Champion 2025 will be decided today!