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Daily Majors: ‘HiiiBarbie,’ Vaibhav Saigal, Karan Radia, Aayush Arya & Abheek Nagpal Strike it Rich on Monday
Forget Monday blues – the online poker arena pulsed with electric energy as flagship tournaments unfurled across the digital felt! It was a storm of high-stakes action, headlined by PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crore GTD National Poker Series India 2024. The NPS ignited ambitions, promising coveted medals and massive prizes across seven adrenaline-pumping tournaments. Even as Main Event and Golden Rush qualifiers raged, excitement wasn’t contained!
Junglee Poker’s legendary Money Magnet 4.0 made a heart-stopping return. With a ₹1 Lakh top prize and a buy-in of less than a cup of coffee, this was the chance for poker enthusiasts to seize a fortune on a shoestring budget. And the frenzy didn’t stop there – Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire and Adda52’s Nano Poker Series amped up the stakes and thrills for players across all stakes.
Natural8 India sensation ‘HiiiBarbie‘ dominated Monday with a jaw-dropping ₹8.42 Lakh score, rocketing their total winnings on the platform past the ₹1.10 Crore mark this year alone! Deep runs in Natural8 India’s 525 Bounty Hunters Circuit HR (16th for ₹5.76 Lakhs) and the Super Circuit Classic 250 (9th for ₹2.66 Lakhs) cemented their place as Monday’s undisputed powerhouse.
Young Gun and WSOP bracelet winner Aayush Arya also made a splash on Natural8 India with a 16th-place finish in the Super GIANT No-Limit Hold’em 365, raking in a massive ₹5.38 Lakhs!
Vaibhav Saigal stormed through PokerBaazi on Monday, clinching his second Gold Medal in the NPS#106 Big Knockout. His victory earned him ₹8.01 Lakhs, with three additional NPS cashes boosting his total winnings to a staggering ₹8.25 Lakh, skyrocketing him to #7 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard (with 2 Golds and a Bronze) and #6 on the Series standings (cashing in 80 events!).
Former Young Gun Karan Radia, hot off his ₹15 Lakhs Bronze Medal finish in the NPS#99 Mini Main Event, took home the Silver Medal and a ₹6.20 Lakhs prize in the NPS#106 Big Knockout, adding at least ₹6.47 Lakhs to his Monday winnings.
Arunav Mittal, building on his recent NPS#63 Slamdunk Bronze and that epic NPS#92 HighRoller seventh-place table finish, finally clinched his first-ever NPS Gold in the NPS#107 Marathon (₹3.34 Lakhs). This victory and two other cashes brought his Monday haul to ₹3.71 Lakhs. Additionally, former APT Online India Main Event champion Rajat Mahajan secured the Silver Medal and ₹2.47 Lakhs, totalling ₹2.65 Lakhs for the day.
Amandeep Singh continued his impressive run, taking down PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹2.62 Lakhs, bringing his Monday total to ₹2.75 Lakhs. Ramji Kishore G earned his first-ever NPS Silver Medal and ₹2.02 Lakhs, adding up to ₹2.12 Lakhs for the day.
Vivek Pal, fresh off his first NPS Gold in the NPS#59 Deepdive, added another Gold Medal to his collection by winning the NPS#104 Megadive. A heads-up deal secured him a top prize of ₹1.97 Lakhs, boosting his total to ₹2.25 Lakhs. Shrey Baj clinched the runner-up spot, earning ₹2.07 Lakhs and his first NPS Silver Medal.
Other NPS Gold Medal winners on Monday included Arindam Nayak (Won NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2.16 Lakhs), Prabhat Saini (Won NPS #103 Knockout for ₹1.53 Lakhs), and Siddharth Karia (Won NPS#105 Deepdive for ₹1.57 Lakhs).
Spartan Poker stalwart Amit Gehani shattered his month-long victory drought by taking down the Monday Smash PKO for ₹1.11 Lakhs. Mohit Mehta secured second place, earning ₹61,592.
Gopal Bajaj ended a four-week winless streak with a dominant victory in Adda52’s Iron Man, pocketing ₹1.55 Lakhs. Runner-up Vinay B added ₹1.97 Lakhs to his total Monday winnings with a ₹1.13 Lakhs second-place prize in Iron Man.
‘patelji07‘ emerged victorious in Junglee Poker’s Monday Monster, securing a ₹97,900 top prize. Popular streamer Rahul Kumar captivated audiences by broadcasting his deep run, ultimately finishing as runner-up for ₹72,550.
In Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet, ‘anjalisp‘ turned a ₹1 buy-in into a massive ₹1 Lakh, while ‘ankit321’ earned ₹19,995 in second place.
Makbul Khan claimed the Pocket Jacks title on Pocket52, marking his second title win of the year and adding ₹29,022 to his bankroll. ‘chipsleader‘ finished runner-up for ₹20,385.
The day also celebrated victories from Ankush Aryan, Binoj S, Sahil Verma, Bharath Kumar, Yash Chitre, Jatin Sablani (won two titles), and John Raphael.
Here are the Monday highlights!
PokerBaazi
NPS#106 Big Knockout (KO) – ₹60 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹8,050
Entries – 547
Re-entries – 534
Regular Prize Pool – ₹60,00,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹21,62,000
Places Paid – 205
Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal is officially on a heater at the NPS India 2024! Just days after his NPS#81 Mega Rally win, he made heads turn again by clinching a second NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹60 Lakhs GTD NPS#106 Big Knockout.
With a whopping nine entries (an over ₹72,000 investment), Saigal demonstrated unwavering determination, outlasting a staggering 1,081 opponents (547 unique) in the 7:30 PM showstopper after an epic 8.5-hour marathon. This breakthrough victory netted him a career-best ₹8.01 Lakhs (₹16,000 in bounties), propelling him to #7 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard (with 2 Golds and a Bronze) and #6 on the NPS Series Standings (from 80 cashes!).
Saigal’s winning spree didn’t stop there. Raking in a total of ₹8.25 Lakhs across four NPS events, he dominated as Monday’s top earner!
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout for ₹8,00,600* (₹16,000 in bounties)
> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#103 Knockout for ₹16,400
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#105 Deepdive for ₹5,042
> 188th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹2,889
Vaibhav Saigal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 2 Bronze | Moves to #6 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #7 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard
Former Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (opted out of our tracking) continues his winning streak. Fresh off a Bronze in the NPS#99 Mini Main Event for a career-high ₹15 Lakhs, he snagged Silver in the NPS#106 Big Knockout, pocketing a hefty ₹6.20 Lakhs (₹20,000 in bounties). His deep runs in at least two more NPS tournaments brought his total to over ₹6.47 Lakhs.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout for ₹6,20,000* (₹20,000 in bounties)
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹20,758
> 86th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹6,302
Abheek ‘SHIPITUP18’ Nagpal celebrated a significant milestone with his first-ever NPS podium finish, earning the Bronze Medal in the Big Knockout and a personal-best ₹4.49 Lakhs.
The NPS#106 Big Knockout final table featured an electrifying lineup of talent. Fierce competitors like Prem ‘premprakash933’ Prakash (4th for ₹3.28 Lakhs), Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra (5th for ₹2.24 Lakhs), Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz (6th for ₹1.42 Lakhs), Bheem ‘Dragonglass’ Singh Meena (7th for ₹1.15 Lakhs), and poker veteran Sumit ‘boronyx’ Sapra (8th for ₹93,600) battled for the top spots.
The ₹8,050 buy-in NPS#106 Big Knockout narrowly missed its advertised ₹60 Lakhs guarantee by ₹5.95 Lakhs, but the massive ₹21.62 Lakhs bounty pool ensured cutthroat competition. With payouts reaching the top 205 places, the battle for even a min-cash (worth ₹10,200) was intense, fueling the already thrilling spectacle of NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – ₹8,00,600
- Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹6,20,000
- Abheek ‘SHIPITUP18’ Nagpal – ₹4,49,000
- Prem ‘premprakash933’ Prakash – ₹3,28,400
- Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra – ₹2,24,000
- Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz – ₹1,42,000
- Bheem ‘Dragonglass’ Singh Meena – ₹1,15,200
- Sumit ‘boronyx’ Sapra – ₹93,600
NPS #107 Marathon – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 633
Re-entries – 680
Prize Pool – ₹26,26,000
Places Paid – 237
Monday’s action on PokerBaazi saw a thrilling redemption for Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal. Building on his momentum from his recent NPS#63 Slamdunk Bronze and NPS#92 HighRoller seventh-place finisher, he finally clinched his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#107 Marathon.
Mittal’s unwavering determination saw him relentlessly fire eight bullets in the 8:30 PM NPS#107 Marathon, outlasting a massive field of 1,313 players (633 unique) across an 8.5-hour marathon to secure the top prize of ₹3.34 Lakhs. Mittal didn’t stop there, cashing in two other NPS events for a total Monday haul of ₹3.71 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹3,34,290
> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout for ₹27,800
> 38th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹8,583
> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#149 Main Event (Qualifier 2)
Arunav Mittal`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.73 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
Former APT Online India Main Event champ Rajat ‘happyfish’ Mahajan came agonizingly close to his first NPS Gold in the NPS #107 Marathon, earning a Silver Medal (his first in the series and fourth overall) and a hefty ₹2.47 Lakhs payout. Mahajan’s deep run in another NPS event boosted his Monday winnings to ₹2.65 Lakhs.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹2,46,844
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#104 Megadive for ₹18,015
> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 1)
Ajay ‘Messironaldo007’ Dhayal also had a breakthrough performance, securing his first-ever NPS medal (Bronze) and a ₹1.90 Lakhs prize, raking in a total ₹2.15 Lakhs from three NPS events.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹1,90,122
> 139th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout for ₹17,400
> 39th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#103 Knockout for ₹7,300
Ajay Dhayal`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹42.41 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
Rahul ‘iamnoob2519’ Sahni wasn’t far behind, racking up ₹1.51 Lakhs with two impressive final table finishes – fourth place in the NPS#107 Marathon and fifth in Spartan Poker’s Monday Smash PKO.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹1,18,170
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Monday Smash PKO for ₹32,784
Rahul Sahni`s online stats (excluding Adda52 and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.55 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹50.81 Lakhs
The NPS #107 Marathon final table overflowed with familiar faces. Aryan ‘pagalkutta’ Singh (5th for ₹80,618) and Saturday’s Blockbuster runner-up Jeetu ‘G21982’ Surana (8th for ₹31,512) battled for the top spots alongside the eventual medalists.
The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#107 Marathon smashed expectations, generating a massive ₹26.26 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts reaching the top 237 players, the stakes were high for everyone who made the money, adding to the drama of this record-breaking chapter in the NPS India 2024 saga.
Final Table Results
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹3,34,290
- Rajat ‘happyfish’ Mahajan – ₹2,46,844
- Ajay ‘Messironaldo007’ Dhayal – ₹1,90,122
- Rahul ‘iamnoob2519’ Sahni – ₹1,18,170
- Aryan ‘pagalkutta’ Singh – ₹80,618
- transcendence – ₹52,520
- davoin – ₹39,653
- Jeetu ‘G21982’ Surana – ₹31,512
NPS#108 SPRINT – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 545
Re-entries – 453
Prize Pool – ₹19,96,000
Places Paid – 193
Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh is unstoppable! Ten days after his breakout with a Silver Medal finish in the NPS#41 Mega Rush, he’s finally captured that elusive NPS Gold Medal. His dominant victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS#108 SPRINT was a 6.5-hour marathon where he outlasted a massive field of 998 contenders. Singh’s perseverance in the 9:30 PM showdown was evident, making a determined four entries to secure the win. This hard-fought victory netted him a hefty ₹2.62 Lakhs prize, marking his third-highest earning on PokerBaazi.
Singh’s winning ways didn’t end there! He powered through three other NPS events, raking in a total of ₹2.75 Lakhs and proving he is back and hungry for more.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹2,62,474
> 74th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹7,878
> 202nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#104 Megadive for ₹3,148
> 235th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#105 Deepdive for ₹1,551
Amandeep Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹98.72 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver
Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G nearly snatched his first NPS Gold in the same event. His valiant runner-up finish earned him a shiny new NPS Silver Medal and a handsome ₹2.02 Lakhs payday. Ramji G didn’t let that near miss slow him down, raking in an additional ₹10,364 across two more NPS scores for a total of ₹2.12 Lakhs for the day.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹2,01,596
> 101th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#103 Knockout for ₹5,900
> 131st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹4,464
Ramji Kishore G’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan oker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.92 Crores | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
NPS#72 Marathon winner ‘ayemi1122’ (active since 2022) continues their streak! They snagged a Bronze Medal in the NPS#108 SPRINT – their third medal of the series – along with ₹1.43 Lakhs. This marks their third-biggest score on PokerBaazi.
ayemi1122’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹32.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 2 Bronze
The NPS#108 SPRINT final table was a who’s-who of seasoned pros. Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra, fresh off an NPS#96 Knockout final table finish, landed in fourth place for ₹1.01 Lakhs. Sunday’s DDD#54 Closure Knockout champion Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava also battled deep, securing eighth place for ₹25,549.
The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#108 SPRINT was a massive success, generating a ₹19.96 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts reaching the top 193 finishers, both seasoned pros and eager newcomers had a shot at the prize, adding another successful chapter to the NPS India 2024 story.
Final Table Results
- Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh – ₹2,62,474
- Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G – ₹2,01,596
- ayemi1122 – ₹1,42,914
- Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹1,00,998
- sw1612 – ₹69,660
- ChipsGenerator – ₹41,317
- bhanukashyap – ₹32,335
- Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹25,549
NPS#104 Megadive – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,725
Entries – 550
Re-entries – 616
Prize Pool – ₹17,49,000
Places Paid – 214
Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal is blazing a trail across the NPS India 2024! His recent win for his first-ever NPS Gold in the NPS#59 Deepdive was just the beginning. Last night, Pal conquered a massive field of 1,167 players (550 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS#104 Megadive. This epic 7.5-hour battle secured him a second coveted Gold Medal and a hefty ₹1.97 Lakhs payday (after a heads-up deal).
Pal’s victory marks a significant career milestone, exceeding all his other 2024 scores, making him one of a dozen players with two Gold Medals or more in this series. But he wasn’t done. Cashing the NPS#103 Knockout (30th for ₹26,300) and the Daily Morning SPRINT (20th for ₹2,041), he added a total ₹2.25 Lakhs to his haul, making for a truly incredible Monday.
Vivek Pal’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 1 Silver | Moves to #11 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard
Facing Pal in the NPS#104 Megadive was no easy feat. Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj, hungry for his first title in over a year, put up a fierce fight. While he narrowly missed the Gold, Baj snagged a striking ₹2.07 Lakhs payout (thanks to that heads-up deal) and his first NPS medal (Silver!).
Shrey Baj’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹28.57 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
Rounding out the NPS#104 Megadive podium was ‘Sappi,‘ claiming a career-second Bronze Medal and a sweet ₹1.25 Lakhs – a massive career boost!
The NPS#104 Megadive final table was stacked with notables like Sam ‘thereallokimon’ Anand (4th for ₹86,576), Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal (6th for ₹37,079), and Suraj ‘kioshima6969’ Singh (7th for ₹27,984).
The ₹1,725 buy-in NPS#104 Megadive smashed its guarantee, generating a ₹17.49 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts reaching the top 214 players, this event added another thrilling chapter to the NPS India 2024 story.
Final Table Results
- Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal – ₹1,96,933*
- Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj – ₹2,06,911*
- Sappi – ₹1,25,228
- Sam ‘thereallokimon’ Anand – ₹86,576
- abhi3296 – ₹61,215
- Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal – ₹37,079
- Suraj ‘kioshima6969’ Singh – ₹27,984
- Gtm326 – ₹21,513
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 382
Re-entries – 424
Prize Pool – ₹16,12,000
Places Paid – 148
Arindam ‘darkhorse94’ Nayak made a personal breakthrough last night by sprinting to his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. With three determined entries in this 2:30 PM daytime flagship, he conquered a battlefield of 806 entries (382 unique) in a whirlwind of 3.5 hours! This lightning-fast victory netted him ₹2.16 Lakhs – his biggest score of 2024 and his third-biggest on PokerBaazi.
Nayak’s Monday magic didn’t stop there! He snagged another small score in the NPS#107 Marathon (118th for ₹4,464), boosting his total winnings for the day to a sweet ₹2.21 Lakhs.
Arindam Nayak’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹56.83 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.27 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
Mangli ‘Angli’ Yangba, fresh off a deep run in the NPS#99 Mini Main Event, struck Silver in the NPS#102 Hyper SPRINT, claiming a spectacular ₹1.64 Lakhs payout – a career high!
Mangli Yangba’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹15.19 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.15 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal has been on a relentless grind at the NPS India 2024. Keeping up with his busy schedule, this NPS#26 Wednesday Volley champ raked in a respectable ₹1.49 Lakhs from deep runs in six of the seven listed NPS events on Monday. This included a hard-earned Bronze Medal (his second medal of the series) in the NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1.26 Lakhs after two focused attempts. This performance pushes him past Vikram Mishra to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard with a staggering 100 cashes in the series (and counting!).
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1,25,897
> 183rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout for ₹10,200
> 58th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#103 Knockout for ₹3,400
> 157th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹3,393
> 199th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#104 Megadive for ₹3,148
> 171st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹2,889
Avneesh Munjal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.41 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹90.77 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.56 Lakhs | Ranked #11 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze | Moves to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT final table crackled with talent, featuring the likes of Praveen ‘spraveen’ Rana (4th for ₹85,436) and Sumeet ‘Sumitsingh199’ Rajpurohit (5th for ₹61,578).
The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT smashed its guarantee, generating a hefty ₹16.12 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts reaching the top 148 places, the action never stops in the record-breaking NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Arindam ‘darkhorse94’ Nayak – ₹2,16,492
- Mangli ‘Angli’ Yangba – ₹1,63,940
- Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal – ₹1,25,897
- Praveen ‘spraveen’ Rana – ₹85,436
- Sumeet ‘Sumitsingh199’ Rajpurohit – ₹61,578
NPS #103 Knockout – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 450
Re-entries – 528
Regular Prize Pool – ₹9,78,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹9,78,000
Total Prize Pool – ₹19,56,000
Places Paid – 193
Monday’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#103 Knockout on PokerBaazi exploded into a brutal poker battlefield. Prabhat ‘callmenow’ Saini, an old-timer with sporadic online appearances, weathered the storm. He outlasted a massive field of 978 players (450 unique) in this 4 PM flagship after a relentless 6.5+ hour showdown. This triumphant return to the spotlight earned Saini a gleaming NPS Gold Medal and a hefty ₹1.53 Lakhs prize (₹21,000 in bounties), finally breaking an extended 19-month title drought.
Prabhat Saini`s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹32.55 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
Piyush ‘Piyush303’ Lalchandani’s quest for his first-ever NPS Gold fell heartbreakingly short. Yet, his valiant run in the NPS#103 Knockout earned him a well-deserved Silver Medal (his second NPS Silver) and a respectable ₹1.09 Lakhs payout (₹8,000 in bounties).
Piyush Lalchandani’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹76.28 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.93 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 2 Silver
And let’s not forget PokerBaazi`s High Roller specialist Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani, who crashed the NPS#103 Knockout final table with authority, clinching his first-ever NPS Bronze Medal (and third NPS medal overall) along with ₹83,600 (₹12,000 in bounties). Sitlani’s success didn’t stop there, as he cashed in two other NPS events, boosting his total Monday winnings to ₹94,100.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#103 Knockout for ₹83,600
> 75th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹6,302
> 130th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#104 Megadive for ₹4,198
Karan Sitlani’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.92 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹69.08 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
The NPS#103 Knockout final table overflowed with familiar faces. Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit (4th for ₹63,600), Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar (7th for ₹23,200) and the POY #8 Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna (8th for ₹13,800) all added to the electrifying showdown.
The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#103 Knockout ignited a firestorm, generating a massive ₹19.56 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts reaching the top 193 finishers, every player who made the money had to fight tooth and nail, proving once again that the NPS India 2024 is where poker dreams come true!
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Prabhat ‘callmenow’ Saini – ₹1,52,500
- Piyush ‘Piyush303’ Lalchandani – ₹1,09,000
- Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹83,600
- Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit – ₹63,600
- acekingsuited47 – ₹37,900
- AvizoKeditsu – ₹35,200
- Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar – ₹23,200
- Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna – ₹13,800
NPS#105 Deepdive – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹920
Entries – 834
Re-entries – 782
Prize Pool – ₹12,92,800
Places Paid – 267
Last week’s Iron Man winner, Young Gun Siddharth ‘schemer’ Karia (opted out of our tracking), continues his winning rampage! Last night, he stormed to his first NPS India 2024 Gold Medal, taking down the ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#105 Deepdive on PokerBaazi.
Known for his FTS and FCS Main Event wins on Spartan Poker, Karia outlasted a massive field of 1,616 players (834 unique) in the 6:30 PM NPS#105 Deepdive in a gruelling nine-hour and 14-minute clash, bagging his career second NPS Gold and a handsome ₹1.57 Lakhs prize.
Karia’s winning streak didn’t stop there! He made a final table appearance in Adda52’s Iron Man and cashed in at least five more events, raking in over ₹3.19 Lakhs across platforms.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#105 Deepdive for ₹1,56,817
> 237th in Natural8 India’s WSOPC MILLION$ Mini Main Event for ₹96,007
> 5th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹44,480
> 82nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout (KO) for ₹15,000
> 164th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹3,393
> 198th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹2,889
Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (opted out of our tracking) is on fire at the NPS India 2024! With a Gold (NPS #10 PLO-4), two Silvers (NPS#35 6-Max SPRINT & NPS#52 Sunday Kickoff), and a Bronze already under his belt, he snagged his third Silver Medal of the series in the NPS#105 Deepdive, pocketing a cool ₹1.20 Lakhs. This pushes him into a tie with ‘thekid’ (anonymity requested) for #4 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard.
Dubey’s consistent success across four additional NPS events bumped his total earnings to an impressive ₹1.44 Lakhs and propelled him to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard with an astonishing 75 cashes!
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#105 Deepdive for ₹1,20,230
> 113th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout (KO) for ₹12,600
> 104th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#108 SPRINT for ₹4,790
> 196th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#104 Megadive for ₹3,148
> 189th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹2,889
The NPS#105 Deepdive final table was packed with regulars. MoneyMaker 49.0 runner-up ‘Violative’ won their first-ever NPS medal (Bronze) for ₹86,876. Subhajit ‘redstriker’ Das (4th for ₹61,408), Prateek ‘prateektib’ Tibrewal (5th for ₹41,628), Sunday’s Pocket Kings runner-up Saroj ‘angrychidiya’ Chudasama (6th for ₹24,305), Surya ‘survin82’ Chopra (7th for ₹17,324), and Rahul ‘Mayuri007’ Lillaney (8th for ₹13,833) all battled for the top spots.
The ₹920 buy-in NPS#105 Deepdive smashed its guarantee by almost 30%, generating a massive ₹12.93 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts reaching the top 267 players, the value was undeniable.
Final Table Results
- Siddharth ‘schemer’ Karia – ₹1,56,817
- Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹1,20,230
- Violative – ₹86,876
- Subhajit ‘redstriker’ Das – ₹61,408
- Prateek ‘prateektib’ Tibrewal – ₹41,628
- Saroj ‘angrychidiya’ Chudasama – ₹24,305
- Surya ‘survin82’ Chopra – ₹17,324
- Rahul ‘Mayuri007’ Lillaney – ₹13,833
₹5 Crores GTD NPS Main Event – Qualifier 2
Q2 > Entries – 778 | Re-entries – 184 | Survivors – 80 | Chip Leader – Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha (710,000)
Combined > Entries – 1,320 | Re-entries – 309 | Survivors – 131 | Overall Chip Leader – Pranay ‘5Pranay’ Chaudhry (760,000)
₹1 Crore GTD NPS Golden Rush – Qualifier 3 & 4
Combined (3 & 4) > Entries – 2,390 | Re-entries – 417 | Survivors – 423 | Chip Leader – Kshitij ‘kmk1127’ Kucheria (542,000)
Overall (1 – 4) > Entries – 6,900 | Re-entries – 949 | Survivors – 1,235 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘jaadunagri’ (572,000)
NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 15
The NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard is on fire, and the battle for the top spots is intense. After a thrilling Day 15, the fight for leaderboard supremacy is a three-horse race with rising stars blazing the trail.
Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is shooting for the stars – this player has rocketed to the lead with a mind-blowing 22,027 points! Two Gold Medals, a Silver, and a string of final table finishes have Parakh dominating the leaderboard, holding #1 for a jaw-dropping 12 days straight.
Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal is not behind with 21,128 points. Munjal’s consistency and dedication is undeniable. A Gold and Bronze Medal under his belt, he’s held the #2 spot for seven strong days. Can he make a dash for the top?
Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – Last year’s NPS Podium champion is making a comeback! His gold medal win in NPS #33 Thursday Thunder and clutch final table appearances have propelled him to #3. At 21,104 points, he’s gunning for the #1 spot.
Rank | Player | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh | 22,027 |
2 | Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal | 21,128 |
3 | Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra | 21,104 |
4 | Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat | 20,080 |
5 | Deepak '3streakbluff' Singh | 19,148 |
6 | Vaibhav 'durrrr1310' Saigal | 18,712 |
7 | Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey | 18,429 |
8 | Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha | 18,225 |
9 | Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi | 18,178 |
10 | Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade | 17,904 |
NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 15
The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is a warzone, and two titans are locked in a dead heat for supremacy. Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh and Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu are tied at the top with a blistering 32 points each, setting the stage for a photo-finish!
Deepak Singh is on an absolute tear! His record-breaking double Gold Medal rampage in NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) and NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive, plus a previous Gold and Bronze, make him the man to beat.
Abhishek Sonu is hot on his heels, matching Singh’s energy with three Gold Medals and a Bronze of his own. His dominance is undeniable, and he’s thirsty for that top spot.
Previously enjoying a dominant three-day reign at #1, Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi lurks dangerously in third. Don’t count him out – with three Gold Medals on his resume, he’s poised for a comeback.
The Podium battleground is swarming with contenders hungry for glory. Manish Lakhotia, Shivam Kumar Dubbey, series leaderboard leader Rising Star Aman Parakh, and Gautam Rohila are all just one Gold Medal away from shaking up the race.
‘jalgaonkimachhi’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹77,940), Ankush ‘Jonsnow84’ Aryan (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹42,760), and Binoj ‘snakeeyes10’ S (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹19,220) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
Monday Monster – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Total Entries – 198
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 29
Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Monster saw ‘patelji07’ make headlines! They outlasted a field of 198 entries in this 8 PM clash after a 6.5-hour showdown, claiming the top prize of ₹97,900.
Adding to the excitement, popular poker streamer Rahul ‘rahulskul’ Kumar captivated audiences by broadcasting his deep run, eventually finishing runner-up for a cool ₹72,550. His livestream offered a thrilling, behind-the-scenes look at his gameplay and decision-making process.
Want to relive the action? Catch the replay below.
The ₹2,200 buy-in Monday Monster had a massive ₹1.21 Lakhs overlay. This meant even more value for players, with the top 29 finishers taking home a piece of the prize pool, making it a can’t-miss event for value hunters!
Final Table Results
- patelji07 – ₹97,900
- Rahul ‘rahulskul’ Kumar – ₹72,550
- magicodds98 – ₹53,550
- Iamkazomi – ₹39,550
- misterbean – ₹29,200
- Windsport492205 – ₹21,550
Money Magnet – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1
Total Entries – 5,215
Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000
Places Paid – 250
Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 4.0 kicked off with a bang at 7 PM last night, creating a new poker lakhpati! ‘anjalisp’ turned their single rupee entry into a life-changing ₹1 Lakh windfall in the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Money Magnet, a testament to the incredible potential of this tournament. They navigated a truly massive field of 5,215 players, proving dreams can come true on the virtual felts.
‘ankit321’ gave the new champ a formidable challenge. Their valiant run earned them a still-impressive ₹19,995 runner-up prize, with payouts flowing to the top 250 finishers.
Final Table Results
- anjalisp – ₹1,00,005
- ankit321 – ₹19,995
- sanjuachan – ₹10,005
- rajeev11star – ₹4,995
- kindred36690047 – ₹2,505
- hariff – ₹1,095
‘bharatdsp’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Monday Battleground for ₹61,123) and ‘kumar31461308’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monday Max for ₹23,715) won the other Monday marquees on Junglee Poker.
Pocket52
Pocket Jacks – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹880
Entries – 96
Re-entries – 59
Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000
Places Paid – 30
Pocket52’s signature Monday tournament, the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks, erupted with competitive energy! 155 players (96 unique) battled for seven intense hours. In the end, Makbul ‘KANGJACK’ Khan emerged victorious, clinching the 8 PM marquee title and a ₹29,022 reward for his second win on the platform this year.
Makbul Khan’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.10 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.32 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
‘chipsleader‘ (active since October 2023) gave Khan a run for his money in a thrilling finale. They ultimately earned a well-deserved second place, scoring their biggest Pocket52 win yet with a ₹20,385 payout.
chipsleader’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹47,719 | Site Profits: ₹18,453 | Titles Won in 2024: #3
Janani ‘Khapa’ Ghosh, fresh off a recent Soda win, continued his hot streak with an eighth-place finish, adding ₹4,566 to his winnings.
Despite its appealing ₹880 buy-in and adjusted guarantee, the Pocket Jacks faced a ₹26,000 overlay shortfall. However, Pocket52 ensured the top 30 players were duly rewarded by covering the deficit with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC), keeping the competition fierce and the rewards flowing.
Final Table Results
- Makbul ‘KANGJACK’ Khan – ₹29,022
- chipsleader – ₹20,385
- SPIDER99 – ₹15,304
- Surr – ₹11,675
- Bikash_5878 – ₹9,082
- delightdeepak – ₹7,133
- Raja122 – ₹5,668
- Janani ‘Khapa’ Ghosh – ₹4,566
‘Focussed13’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹13,230) and ‘Thebulletsaa’ (Won ₹40K GTD Soda for ₹10,584) won the other Monday marquees on Pocket52.
Adda52
Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,650
Entries – 177
Re-entries – 146
Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000
Places Paid – 47
Monday night’s poker arena erupted with excitement as upcoming poker sensation Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj snapped a frustrating four-week winless streak in dominating fashion! He conquered Adda52’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man, reaffirming his supremacy on the virtual felts after five near-misses since his last victory in Spartan Poker’s ITM #11 Triple Chance Turbo on February 23.
In the 8 PM Iron Man, Bajaj outlasted a field of 323 entrants (177 unique) in a six-hour marathon, ultimately claiming the lion’s share of the prize pool with a hefty ₹1.55 Lakhs payout and adding another bounty score!
> 1st in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,54,862
> Won bounties worth ₹625 in Spartan Poker’s Monday Smash PKO
Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (Spartan Poker and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4
Vinay ‘ContemporisT’ B, fresh off a massive Friday showing and fueled by his strong POY ambitions, is proving he’s a force to be reckoned with. He came heartbreakingly close to his own Iron Man victory, ultimately settling for a ₹1.13 Lakhs runner-up finish despite making three entries.
But Vinay didn’t let that stop him, racking up another podium finish in Spartan Poker’s Monday Smash PKO and five other deep runs across various platforms for a total of ₹1.97 Lakhs in Monday winnings.
Vinay B`s top Monday achievements include:
> 2nd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,13,288
> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Monday Smash PKO for ₹45,149
> 75th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#106 Big Knockout for ₹19,000
> 36th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#103 Knockout for ₹10,300
Vinay B’s online stats (excluding JungleePoker, MPL Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.40 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.17 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹23.93 Lakhs | Moves to #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #20 in Annual Profits
The Iron Man final table was a reg fest. Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra (3rd for ₹83,205), last week’s Godfather finalist Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan (4th for ₹60,764), last night`s NPS #105 Deepdive gold medallist Young Gun Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia (5th for ₹44,480), and poker streamer Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (6th for ₹32,768) battled for the top spots.
Despite a slight ₹21,570 overlay shortfall, the ₹2,650 buy-in Iron Man generated plenty of action. With payouts reaching the top 47 finishers, the stakes were high from start to finish.
Final Table Results
- Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj – ₹1,54,862
- Vinay ‘ContemporisT’ B – ₹1,13,288
- Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra – ₹83,205
- Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan – ₹60,764
- Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹44,480
- Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹32,768
₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano ME – Flight 1
Flight 1 > Entries – 244 | Re-entries – 35 | Survivors – 28 | Chip Leader – ‘strpkr95’ (448,384)
The Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included ‘Dogapandey’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nano Inception for ₹25,019), Sahil ‘turtle99’ Verma (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹23,655), ‘noobstar’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹20,640), ‘Sksaif577’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹18,556), and Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹9,315).
‘JJAADDUUGGAARR’ won the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹50,627.
Spartan Poker
Monday Smash PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,875
Entries – 97
Re-entries – 18
Re-buys – 81
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,55,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,45,000
Places Paid – 13
Amit ‘Kavipri’ Gehani, a Spartan Poker stalwart known for his breakout wins in the IOPC The Crown (February 2022) and IOPC Legends (July 2021), is back with a vengeance! Snapping a month-long title drought, he dominated Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Smash PKO. In an over 5.5-hour poker masterclass, Gehani outlasted a field of 196 entries (97 unique), clinching the T-200-inspired 8 PM marquee title and a hefty ₹1.11 Lakhs (₹58,984 in bounties).
Amit Gehani’s online stats (Spartan Poker and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹33.73 Lakhs
Hot on his heels was Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking), coming off a fourth-place finish in the NPS#98 Sunday Slam, taking second place for a cool ₹61,592 (₹9,648 in bounties).
Ishita ‘agency’ Arora, fresh off her NPS#52 Sunday Kick-Off Gold Medal victory, continued her winning streak. Her thrilling final table finishes in both of Spartan Poker’s marquee events, the Monday Smash PKO (6th) and the Helicopter (5th), along with a cash in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon, netted her a total of ₹44,897.
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Monday Smash PKO for ₹26,908 (₹11,172 in bounties)
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Helicopter for ₹15,100
> 175th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#107 Marathon for ₹2,889
Ishita Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.79 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹21.29 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The Monday Smash PKO final table was a who’s who of poker talent. Last night’s Iron Man runner-up (POY #6) Vinay ‘ConCrete’ B (3rd for ₹45,149), the NPS#107 Marathon fourth place finisher Rahul ‘iLiSHMaCh’ Sahni (5th for ₹32,784), last night’s Death Over runner-up Aritra ‘Percival’ Hazra (7th for ₹19,900) and Devvrat ‘khulja$im$im’ Arya (8th for ₹13,707), also made deep runs, adding to the cutthroat atmosphere.
Even with such a stacked field, the ₹2,875 buy-in Monday Smash PKO still missed its ₹5 Lakhs guarantee by a razor-thin ₹10,000 margin. But that didn’t stop the top 13 players from raking in a piece of the lucrative prize pool.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Amit ‘Kavipri’ Gehani – ₹1,10,928
- Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹61,592
- Vinay ‘ConCrete’ B – ₹45,149
- Dontmuck – ₹29,304
- Rahul ‘iLiSHMaCh’ Sahni – ₹32,784
- Ishita ‘agency’ Arora – ₹26,908
- Aritra ‘Percival’ Hazra – ₹19,900
- Devvrat ‘khulja$im$im’ Arya – ₹13,707
₹1 Crore GTD Half Buy-in Millionaire – Qualifier 1
Q1 > Entries – 170 | Re-entries – 24 | Re-buys – 133 | Survivors – 43 | Chip Leader – Saransh ‘TerrorGandhi$’ Garg (534,823)
Bharath ‘sanapalbhar’ Kumar (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹1.02 Lakhs), Yash ‘Babyshark10’ Chitre (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹51,100), Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Death Over for ₹41,250), ‘RJ@KGF1993’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Powerplay 6-Max for ₹39,375), ‘High-voltage’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Knockout for ₹32,670), ‘Dhaval888’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Super Over for ₹26,411), ‘ZEUS1979’ (Won ₹75K GTD Helicopter for ₹17,967), John ‘monzzard910’ Raphael (Won ₹50K GTD Knockout for ₹15,878), ‘adit8783’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹13,089), ‘LevelUpGuy’ (Won ₹20K GTD Knockout for ₹9,003), and ‘stepup1’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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Daily Majors: Sahil Nevatiya, Siddharth Pandey, Vinay B & Deepak Singh Headline the Monday Charts
Monday shook up the digital felts with a relentless onslaught of flagship events. PokerBaazi`s ₹50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024, Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series, and other tournaments kept the action red-hot, creating a fierce battleground for NPS medals and life-changing payouts.
Sahil Nevatiya emerged as the day’s undisputed champion by crushing Natural8 India’s Monday Monster Stack 150. His stellar sixth-place finish wasn’t just impressive; it netted him a jaw-dropping ₹7.67 Lakhs – the biggest single score of the day!
Siddharth Pandey unleashed a poker masterclass with a whopping ₹7.56 Lakhs haul from four deep runs! After a frustrating month with 16 final table finishes but no gold, he conquered PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley. This glorious win netted him his first NPS Gold Medal and a career-best ₹7.16 Lakhs. Vinay B followed with an NPS Silver Medal and a massive ₹5.49 Lakhs, surpassing the ₹2 Crore mark in online profits and rocketing to #8 in the Player of the Year rankings.
Fresh off an Adda52 Millions podium finish, Deepak Singh shipped PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon! A heads-up deal secured him ₹3.22 Lakhs (his year’s best score) with a day`s total of ₹3.62 Lakhs, launching him to #9 on the NPS Series Leaderboard. Runner-up Neeraj Sattawat added ₹3.29 Lakhs to his day’s total of ₹3.51 Lakhs from five NPS events and the NPS Silver Medal.
Shivankar Bahl celebrated a major milestone, taking down PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk. A heads-up deal netted him his personal best ₹3.20 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS Gold Medal. Recent NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado champion Satyam Bhalla secured the Silver Medal and ₹2.94 Lakhs, totalling at least ₹3.06 Lakhs for the day.
Poker streamer Animesh Thakur made waves with two remarkable wins, triumphing in PokerBaazi’s NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT (₹2.09 Lakhs) for his second NPS Gold Medal and Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks (₹48,371), raking in a total ₹2.11 Lakhs. PokerBaazi loyalist Kamlesh Raul came second in Hyper SPRINT to collect his first NPS Silver Medal and ₹1.58 Lakhs.
The other NPS gold medallists of the day included Manish Lakhotia (Won NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2.19 Lakhs), Vivek Pal (Won NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹1.75 Lakhs), and Shashank Murarka (Won NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹1.60 Lakhs).
‘funsport35410872‘ proved unstoppable in Junglee Poker’s DDD#34 Monday Monster, outlasting the pack and clinching a massive ₹1.89 Lakhs payday. ‘amit1258’ earned a well-deserved ₹1.42 Lakhs for their runner-up finish.
Young Gun Siddharth Karia broke through a three-month title drought in spectacular fashion, dominating Adda52`s Iron Man and banking a sweet ₹1.69 Lakhs. Runner-up Nishant Kumar walked away with a personal best ₹1.24 Lakhs.
Poker powerhouse Himanshu Arora continued his hot streak, taking down Spartan Poker`s Money Hunt – PKO and raking in ₹1.16 Lakhs. His relentless grind brought his Monday total to ₹1.35 Lakhs. Runner-up Vivek Arya also put up a valiant fight, earning ₹63,818.
Amandeep Singh, Ambika Chowdhury (won two titles) and Aditya Sardana also carved their names among the day`s champions.
Here are the Monday highlights!
PokerBaazi
NPS#62 Monday Medley – ₹50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,600
Entries – 711
Re-entries – 750
Prize Pool – ₹58,44,000
Places Paid – 258
Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey, the king of close calls, broke his month-long title drought spectacularly last night! Known for his consistent final table appearances – a remarkable 16 since his last WTF win on February 8 – he finally secured his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#62 Monday Medley, the day’s biggest attraction.
Pandey, a sports entrepreneur and poker grinder extraordinaire, invested in four entries for this 7:30 PM headliner. He emerged victorious after an epic nine-hour and 14-minute battle against a massive field of 1,461 players (711 unique). This hard-fought win awarded him his second NPS medal (his first being a Bronze) and a career-best score of ₹7.16 Lakhs.
This tireless grinder was on fire! Pandey also made deep runs in three other tourneys, including a Spartan Poker Money Hunt – PKO final table finish. He raked in over ₹7.56 Lakhs in total, making him the second-highest earner of the day – just behind Natural8 India star Sahil Nevatiya.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹7,16,474
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹24,648
> 58th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹8,453
> 25th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹6,863
Siddharth Pandey’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹54.22 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.43 Lakhs | Moves to #41 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #41 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B, a strong POY contender, came heartbreakingly close to his own gold in the NPS#62 Monday Medley. Still, he secured an impressive ₹5.49 Lakhs payout and his first NPS medal (Silver), crossing ₹2 Crores in online profits and jumping to #8 in the Player of the Year rankings.
Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, MPL Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹89.52 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.35 Lakhs | Moves to #8 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #29 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal, a recent Midnight SPRINT champion, was unstoppable. He posted deep runs in three NPS tournaments, including two final table appearances within an hour, including a Bronze Medal finish (his first NPS medal) in the NPS#63 Slamdunk. His total Monday winnings soared to an impressive ₹4.91 Lakhs.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹2,83,434
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹2,01,705
> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹5,439
Arunav Mittal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹18.01 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹6.07 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#62 Monday Medley final table featured a talented line-up. Other notable players included Devvrat ‘flopCheck’ Arya (5th for ₹1.95 Lakhs), Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (6th for ₹1.18 Lakhs), 2023 PPC nominee Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik (7th for ₹87,076), and last night’s Midnight SPRINT finalist Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh (8th for ₹64,284).
With a buy-in of ₹4,600, the NPS#62 Monday Medley attracted massive interest, exceeding its guarantee and generating a staggering ₹58.44 Lakhs prize pool. The top 258 finishers earned a share of this lucrative pot, adding another record-breaking chapter to the NPS India 2024 saga.
Final Table Results
- Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey – ₹7,16,474
- Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹5,49,336
- ayemi1122 – ₹3,97,392
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹2,83,434
- Devvrat ‘flopCheck’ Arya – ₹1,94,605
- Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹1,18,049
- Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – ₹87,076
- Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹64,284
NPS#61 Marathon – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,875
Entries – 551
Re-entries – 576
Prize Pool – ₹28,18,000
Places Paid – 211
Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh, the poker powerhouse with six IOPC titles to his name, had an unforgettable Monday. Fresh off a stellar third-place finish in Sunday’s Adda52 Millions, he added another major win to his 2024 resume – an NPS Gold Medal (his second medal this series and third overall) in PokerBaazi`s ₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS#61 Marathon.
Just two days after his Bronze Medal finish in the NPS#50 Marathon, Singh proved unstoppable. He outlasted a massive 1,127-entry field (551 unique) in an 8.5-hour grind, ultimately securing his first-ever NPS Gold and a ₹3.22 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal – his best score this year. This marks a triumphant return to the top after a month since his Money Hunt – PKO victory on February 12.
Singh was a cashing machine on Monday. He made the money in eight other events across platforms, raking in a total of ₹3.62 Lakhs and vaulting to #9 on the NPS Series Leaderboard!
Singh’s top Monday achievements include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹3,21,728* (heads-up deal)
> 16th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹12,898
> 188th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 59th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹4,977
> 116th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,459
> 245th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹3,458
Deepak Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat also made a bold statement, entering the NPS#61 Marathon three times. His persistence paid off with a runner-up finish, a ₹3.29 Lakhs payday (from the heads-up deal), and his third-ever NPS Silver Medal (his second of the series).
Sattawat boosted his Monday haul to a handsome ₹3.51 Lakhs with deep runs in four additional NPS events, landing him at #44 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹3,28,833* (heads-up deal)
> 177th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹6,151
> 127th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹3,885
> 141th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,459
Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Silver | Moves to #44 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The NPS#61 Marathon final table was packed with talent. Notables included leaderboard warrior Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (5th for ₹98,613), Friday`s NPS#42 Slamdunk gold medallist Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid (6th for ₹59,731), and Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik (7th for ₹45,080).
With a buy-in of ₹2,875, the NPS#61 Marathon drew huge interest, smashing its guarantee with a ₹28.18 Lakhs prize pool. The top 211 players earned a piece of the action, reaffirming that the NPS is the premier destination for Indian poker players seeking glory and incredible value.
Final Table Results
- Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh – ₹3,21,728*
- Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹3,28,833*
- navoff – ₹2,01,733
- roughDeep – ₹1,39,466
- Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹98,613
- Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid – ₹59,731
- Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹45,080
- smitchahawala – ₹34,655
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#63 Slamdunk – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,955
Entries – 811
Re-entries – 884
Prize Pool – ₹28,81,500
Places Paid – 283
Shivankar ‘BlueCheese7’ Bahl started his poker week with a bang, emerging victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#63 Slamdunk. This career-defining win came after a gruelling 8.5-hour grind, where he skillfully outmanoeuvred a massive field of 1,695 players (811 unique) to win the glittering NPS Gold Medal. A heads-up deal secured him a career-high ₹3.20 Lakhs payday, ending his two-month title drought spectacularly.
Shivankar Bahl’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹22.99 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.79 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
The race for the top was thrilling. Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla (opted out of our tracking), the recent NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado champion, nearly added a second gold to his haul. He ultimately secured the Silver Medal (his second medal of the series) and a substantial ₹2.94 Lakhs through the heads-up deal, pushing him further up the NPS Podium Leaderboard. Bhalla also made the money line in NPS#62 Monday Medley, placing 122nd for ₹12,270, contributing to his total Monday winnings of at least ₹3.06 Lakhs.
Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal, riding high after his Midnight SPRINT victory last week, approached NPS Gold glory twice. A narrow miss in the NPS#62 Monday Medley saw him finish fourth for a notable ₹2.83 Lakhs. However, Mittal swiftly rebounded. Less than an hour later, he clinched his first NPS medal (Bronze) and a ₹2.02 Lakhs payout in the NPS#63 Slamdunk. He further padded his winnings with a 63rd place finish in the NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, earning ₹5,439 and bringing his Monday total to an eye-popping ₹4.91 Lakhs.
Arunav Mittal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹18 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#63 Slamdunk final table was replete with regs. Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H, recently crowned champion of the ITM #60 Turbo PKO, added ₹1.03 Lakhs to his bankroll with a fifth-place finish. Himanshu ‘zingoba’ Sachdeva also made a deep run, securing ₹72,614 for sixth place.
The ₹1,955 buy-in NPS#63 Slamdunk drew enormous interest, smashing its advertised guarantee and generating a colossal ₹28.82 Lakhs prize pool. The top 283 finishers earned a piece of the action, further extending the record-breaking momentum of NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Shivankar ‘BlueCheese7’ Bahl – ₹3,20,116*
- Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla – ₹2,93,932*
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹2,01,705
- Bingokiller – ₹1,39,465
- Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H – ₹1,02,581
- Himanshu ‘zingoba’ Sachdeva – ₹72,614
- KiddPoker007 – ₹50,426
- Devarshsanwalka – ₹34,866
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,070
Entries – 491
Re-entries – 424
Prize Pool – ₹16,47,000
Places Paid – 182
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, the prolific poker ace from Siliguri, continues his unstoppable run! This perennial POY contender (#3 ranked) and second-highest earner on our tracked database dominated PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT. After a high-octane 7-hour battle in this 5:30 PM flagship, he outlasted a massive 915-player field (491 unique) to secure his second NPS Gold Medal of the series (his fourth medal overall) and a ₹2.19 Lakhs payday. This relentless five-entry strategy proves his unwavering determination and adds another thrilling chapter to his ongoing success story, hot on the heels of his NPS#50 Marathon win on Saturday.
But Lakhotia`s domination didn’t stop there! He snagged an additional five cashes, boosting his total haul to an awe-inspiring ₹2.49 Lakhs and propelling him up the ranks to #26 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,18,886
> 160th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 113th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹6,762
> 40th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹5,844
> 161st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹4,899
> 104th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,507
Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (opted out of tracking), the NPS consistency king and a formidable force to be reckoned with, gave Lakhotia a thrilling chase in the NPS#60 SPRINT. He ultimately secured a well-earned second-place finish, collecting a ₹1.67 Lakhs payout and the NPS Silver Medal (adding to the Gold and Bronze he earned previously in the series). This consistency has placed him at joint #7 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with 17 points.
Mishra’s night wasn’t over! He powered through three other NPS events, amassing at least ₹1.96 Lakhs in earnings and jumping two places higher to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,67,006
> 78th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹15,779
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,635
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹3,458
Ritvik ‘nutsonly’ Sabherwal clinched the Bronze Medal and a ₹1.22 Lakhs payout in the NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT, marking their first-ever podium finish at the NPS!
Ritvik Sabherwal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.40 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹83,748 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT final table saw several upcoming talents making strides, including Prabhash ‘prabzter’ Sharma (5th for ₹59,621) and poker streamer Devvrat ‘kinghyper’ Singh Kaurav (6th for ₹34,752).
With a ₹2,070 buy-in, the NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT attracted immense interest, surpassing its guarantee and generating a ₹16.47 Lakhs prize pool. The top 182 players shared in the spoils, proving yet again that NPS India 2024 is shattering records daily!
Final Table Results
- Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹2,18,886
- Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹1,67,006
- Ritvik ‘nutsonly’ Sabherwal – ₹1,21,878
- 369biscuit – ₹83,997
- Prabhash ‘prabzter’ Sharma – ₹59,621
- Devvrat ‘kinghyper’ Singh Kaurav – ₹34,752
- standon108 – ₹27,340
NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 354
Re-entries – 423
Prize Pool – ₹15,54,000
Places Paid – 148
Poker streamer Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur made a thunderous comeback last night with not one but TWO dazzling victories! He most notably dominated a massive 777-player field (354 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. This lightning-fast, four-hour poker brawl saw Thakur clinch the coveted NPS Gold Medal (his second overall) and a hefty ₹2.09 Lakhs payout.
Thakur’s Monday hustle wasn’t limited to the Gold! He also topped Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks (1st for ₹48,371) and made a cash run in the NPS#58 Slamdunk (146th for ₹2,764), bringing his total Monday winnings to a handsome ₹2.11 Lakhs.
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
PokerBaazi loyalist Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul came agonizingly close to his own gold in the 9:30 PM NPS #64 Hyper SPRINT. His valiant runner-up finish earned him his first-ever NPS Silver Medal and a hefty ₹1.58 Lakhs payday.
Kamlesh Raul`s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.78 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹12.14 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
Fresh off his AOPS Micro Main Event win, Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, the NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT gold medalist, refuses to slow down! He added another feather to his cap with a Bronze Medal finish in the NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT (his second NPS medal of the series!), cashing out ₹1.21 Lakhs. Saraswat’s night was a bankroll booster, with four cashes (including two final table finishes) totalling a sweet ₹2.03 Lakhs.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1,21,367
> 4th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹66,417
> 215th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 74th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹6,916
Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹83.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹69.01 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.80 Lakhs | Ranked #21 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
The NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT final table was a shark tank, featuring the current NPS Series Leaderboard frontrunner Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (4th for ₹82,362) and the formidable Radhika ‘Chiquita’ Shankar (5th for ₹59,363).
With a ₹2,300 buy-in, the NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT smashed its guarantee, generating a ₹15.54 Lakhs prize pool. The top 148 players earned a share of the spoils, proving once again that NPS India 2024 is where Indian poker players find the ultimate action and value!
Final Table Results
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹2,08,702
- Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul – ₹1,58,042
- Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,21,367
- Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹82,362
- Radhika ‘Chiquita’ Shankar – ₹59,363
NPS#59 Deepdive – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,725
Entries – 451
Re-entries – 481
Prize Pool – ₹13,98,000
Places Paid – 182
Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal made a sensational splash at the NPS India 2024 last night, claiming his first-ever Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#59 Deepdive. This former NPS silver medalist (2022) outlasted a massive field of 932 contenders (451 unique) in the 4 PM flagship in a thrilling 7.5-hour grind. His victory earned him a hefty ₹1.75 Lakhs payday (after a heads-up deal) – his biggest score of 2024 and third-best on PokerBaazi.
But Pal’s Monday hustle didn’t stop there! He also battled in the NPS#63 Slamdunk, entering twice (including one ticket via a ₹195 satellite), ultimately placing 126th for ₹5,763. This brought his total Monday haul to a commendable ₹1.80 Lakhs.
Vivek Pal’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
‘Treys‘ also came tantalizingly close to their first NPS Gold. After a gut-wrenching runner-up finish in the NPS#59 Deepdive, where they secured a site-best ₹1.53 Lakhs through a heads-up deal and their first NPS Silver Medal, ‘Treys’ refused to let disappointment linger. In a remarkable display of resilience, they triumphed in the 1:30 AM (6-Max) (6-Max) SPRINT just six hours later for ₹20,529, wrapping up the session ₹1.74 Lakhs richer.
Treys’ PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹39.84 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.57 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
‘Identicalplay43’ also left their mark, earning the Bronze Medal in the NPS#59 Deepdive. Their persistence through three entries was rewarded with a ₹1.03 Lakhs payday.
Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR, last week’s DDD#19 Wednesday Mania champion and NPS#39 Marathon bronze medallist, proved his consistency isn’t a fluke. He made deep runs in three marquee events and cashed in eight overall, his multi-tabling mastery earning him a total of ₹1.20 Lakhs for the night.
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹29,498
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹25,972
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹24,741
> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹15,779
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,635
> 203rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹5,072
> 49th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹4,977
> 186th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹4,034
Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹20.82 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹37.48 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#59 Deepdive final table featured a star-studded lineup of poker heavyweights like Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha (4th for ₹71,298) and Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (5th for ₹50,608), alongside other site regulars like Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja (7th for ₹23,207), and Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari (8th for ₹18,174) all vying for the top spot.
With a ₹1,725 buy-in, the NPS#59 Deepdive generated massive interest, exceeding its guarantee with a hefty ₹13.98 Lakhs prize pool. The top 182 players shared in the spoils, making this another record-breaking night of action at NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal – ₹1,74,565*
- Treys – ₹1,52,986*
- Identicalplay43 – ₹1,03,452
- Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha – ₹71,298
- Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹50,608
- Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹29,498
- Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja – ₹23,207
- Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari – ₹18,174
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#58 Slamdunk – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹920
Entries – 777
Re-entries – 868
Prize Pool – ₹13,16,000
Places Paid – 267
Shashak ‘ShashankMurarka’ Murarka turned his recent hot streak into pure poker gold, conquering PokerBaazi`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#58 Slamdunk on Monday night! This marks his first-ever NPS Gold Medal win and comes on the heels of an impressive seventh-place finish in Thursday’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT. Murarka outlasted 1,645 entries (777 unique) in the 2:30 PM flagship event, navigating an eight-hour poker marathon to score a massive ₹1.60 Lakhs – his personal best on PokerBaazi and fourth-highest online win ever!
Murarka continued his impressive Monday session with a cash in the NPS#62 Monday Medley (169th for ₹8,182) and a successful run to Day 2 of the NPS#99 Mini Main Event from Qualifier 3. His total Monday winnings surged to a striking ₹1.68 Lakhs.
Shashank Murarka’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
Aditya Agarwal‘s protégé, Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia, also enjoyed a breakthrough performance. Building on his recent NPS#10 (PLO-4) Bronze Medal finish, Pugalia powered through to claim his first-ever NPS Silver Medal in the NPS#58 Slamdunk. His four entries proved a smart investment as he raked in a hefty ₹1.22 Lakhs for second place. Pugalia wasn’t done there, securing five total cashes and some sweet bounties for a total payday of ₹1.52 Lakhs!
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹1,22,388
> 88th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹12,272
> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹8,068
> 65th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,600
> 163rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹2,377
> Won bounties worth ₹938 in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO
Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹51.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹36.06 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
NPS Series Leaderboard warrior Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade wasn’t far behind, adding a Bronze Medal to his collection thanks to a third-place finish in the NPS#58 Slamdunk. With six entries, his ₹88,435 payout propelled him past the ₹2 Crores milestone in tracked online winnings.
Durgade’s unwavering grind paid off with cash in all seven NPS tournaments on Monday – totalling ₹1.45 Lakhs and boosting him five places to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹88,435
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹24,205
> 60th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹15,779
> 162nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹5,072
> 91st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,507
> 107th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,447
> 164th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹2,377
Ganesh Durgade’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.01 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.44 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹24.83 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze | Moves to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The NPS#58 Slamdunk final table was a reg fest featuring Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (4th for ₹62,510), last night’s NPS#59 Deepdive and Money Hunt – PKO finalist Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR (6th for ₹24,741), and Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh (7th for ₹17,634) all battling it out.
It was another guarantee-smashing day at PokerBaazi! The ₹920 buy-in NPS#58 Slamdunk delivered a ₹13.16 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing its guarantee. The top 267 finishers all walked away with a share of the spoils, showcasing the incredible value and high-stakes action that’s become synonymous with the NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Shashank ‘ShashankMurarka’ Murarka – ₹1,59,631
- Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹1,22,388
- Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade – ₹88,435
- Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹62,510
- Magnus3 – ₹42,375
- Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹24,741
- Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh – ₹17,634
- shakespeare – ₹14,081
₹3 Crores GTD NPS Mini Main Event – Qualifier 3
Q3 > Entries – 613 | Re-entries – 189 | Survivors – 66 | Chip Leader – ‘nachoos’ (518,000)
Combined > Entries – 1,540 | Re-entries – 502 | Survivors – 188 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘nachoos’ (518,000)
₹1 Crore GTD NPS Value Mine – Qualifier 6
Q6 > Entries – 467 | Re-entries – 196 | Survivors – 83 | Chip Leader – ‘imedh19’ (408,000)
Combined > Entries – 2,973 | Re-entries – 1,410 | Survivors – 563 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)
NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 9
The battle for the NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard crown is intensifying! As Day 9 ends, top contenders are locked in a thrilling clash for poker supremacy, with seasoned pros and rising stars all hungry for victory.
Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh continues his dominant run, holding the NPS Series Leaderboard lead for the sixth straight day! His spectacular double Gold Medal wins last Wednesday in NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT and NPS#27 Slamdunk launched him to the top, and he’s refused to slow down. With a final table finish in NPS#31 (PLO-5) and a staggering 26 additional cashes, Parakh sits atop the leaderboard with a commanding 15,967 points. His eight lifetime NPS medals are a testament to his skill – but he sits at #2 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard, hinting at the fierce rivals nipping at his heels.
Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal is reclaiming his territory, returning to the #2 spot on the NPS Series Leaderboard. On Monday, he displayed relentless aggression, cashing in every NPS event! This streak, combined with 60 overall cashes out of 64 tournaments, has catapulted him into the top three with 13,283 points.
Last year’s NPS Podium Leaderboard champion Vikram ‘pokerlover’ Mishra showed his teeth with a Gold Medal win in NPS #33 Thursday Thunder – his first gold of the series and sixth NPS medal overall. This victory, combined with final table finishes in NPS#7, NPS#11, and NPS#25, have launched him to third place on the NPS Series Leaderboard with 12,951 points.
Rank Player Points
1 Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh 15,967
2 Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal 13,283
3 Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra 12,951
4 Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi 12,730
5 Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey 12,083
6 Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha 11,201
7 Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade 11,137
8 Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat 11,055
9 Deepak 'mstreakbluff' Singh 10,781
10 Ranjeet 'Rj147' Negi 10,616
NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 9
The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is a battleground for poker supremacy, and Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi reigns supreme! He’s held the crown for three consecutive days with a commanding 30 points. Modi’s legendary streak – three Gold Medals in NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive, NPS#28 (6-Max) SPRINT, and NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – bringing his overall count to five Golds, solidifies his place as an NPS titan.
NPS Series Leaderboard leader Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is a relentless force, nipping at Modi’s heels. He might sit at #2 on the Podium Leaderboard, but his two Golds, one Silver, and eight career NPS medals make him a formidable threat.
Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu is on fire, blazing his way to #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard. With two Golds and a Bronze, he’s tied for third with Shivam Dubey and Lakhotia – proving he’s got what it takes to compete with the best.
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, the second-winningest player on our tracked database, made a dramatic comeback with a Gold Medal in NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT last night! This win, plus another Gold and a Bronze, catapults him into a three-way tie for #3 with 22 points.
Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey is the comeback kid! His relentless pursuit of medals – a Gold, Silver, and two Bronzes – has him tied for third with 22 points. His versatility across formats makes him a force to be reckoned with.
‘rahularya039920’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹76,990), Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹38,090), ‘Treys’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹20,530), and ‘Wizard0’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹19,120) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
DDD#34 Monday Monster – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,300
Entries – 241
Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000
Places Paid – 35
The stakes are getting higher, and the action is hotter in Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha Series! Monday’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD DDD#34 Monday Monster saw ‘funsport35410872’ emerge victorious after an epic battle against 240 skilled opponents. Their impressive win in the 8 PM headliner earned them a monster-sized payout of ₹1.89 Lakhs!
But the excitement didn’t stop there! ‘amit1258’ fought bravely, securing a stellar runner-up finish and pocketing a cool ₹1.42 Lakhs. Well-known regular Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid also made this presence known, clinching sixth place and walking away with ₹42,300.
Even with a ₹3.24 Lakhs overlay, the high-stakes thrills were undeniable. The ₹3,300 buy-in DDD#34 Monday Monster delivered on its promise, with the top 35 players all sharing in the spoils.
Final Table Results
- funsport35410872 – ₹1,89,400
- amit1258 – ₹1,42,300
- mrbapi4bet – ₹1,05,100
- pay2win – ₹77,600
- gspoker – ₹57,300
- Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid – ₹42,300
The other DDD title winners of the day included ‘pabalo’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD DDD#35 Monday Battleground for ₹34,714) and ‘hymaxxxz’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD DDD#33 for ₹22,254).
Pocket52
Pocket Jacks – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 124
Re-entries – 68
Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000
Places Paid – 30
Poker streamer Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur unleashed a whirlwind of poker dominance last night with back-to-back victories across two major platforms!
First, he demolished the massive 777-player (354 unique) field in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. This lightning-fast, four-hour poker brawl saw Thakur clinch the NPS Gold Medal (his second-ever NPS medal) and a hefty ₹2.09 Lakhs payday. Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul also scored a significant breakthrough, clinching his first-ever NPS Silver Medal with a brave runner-up finish, pocketing ₹1.58 Lakhs.
But Thakur’s rampage was far from over! He stormed into Pocket52’s ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks and conquered yet again. After a 6.5-hour grind against 192 entrants (124 unique), Thakur, who won the Brunch on Friday, secured his third-ever Pocket52 title and a ₹48,371 prize. ‘Poorboyy’ fought valiantly but ultimately settled for runner-up honours and ₹33,975.
Thakur’s adrenaline-fueled night saw him snagging another cash in the NPS#58 Slamdunk (146th for ₹2,764), bringing his total Monday winnings to a remarkable ₹2.60 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,08,702
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹48,371
> 146th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹2,764
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
Ankit ‘Bhains_ki_aankh’ Saxena placed eighth in the Pocket Jacks, netting ₹7,610.
Despite a ₹58,000 overlay in the ₹1,100 buy-in Pocket Jacks, Pocket52 demonstrated their commitment to players by covering the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC). This ensured the top 30 finishers received their share from the promised ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹48,371
- Poorboyy – ₹33,975
- Daynamo_bom – ₹25,506
- Bishnu2 – ₹19,458
- Profile – ₹15,137
- Raja122 – ₹11,889
- binding_darshan183_24122774 – ₹9,446
- Ankit ‘Bhains_ki_aankh’ Saxena – ₹7,610
‘GRAND’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹11,830) and ‘subsequent_vivek57_28315788’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) won the other Monday marquees on Pocket52.
Adda52
Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,650
Entries – 186
Re-entries – 197
Prize Pool – ₹9,23,030
Places Paid – 62
Young Gun Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia, famed for his FTS and FCS Main Event victories on Spartan Poker, has finally broken his 2024 title drought! After a string of close calls, he dominated Adda52’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man last night, taking down a 383-player field (186 unique) and banking a sweet ₹1.69 Lakhs payday.
Fresh off a recent Friday Bounty final table, Karia was unstoppable. In an almost 6-hour display of skill, he outlasted the competition in this 8 PM Monday headliner, ending a 3-month dry spell since his Godfather victory in December.
Siddharth Karia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.32 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Nishant ‘elinchi’ Kumar came tantalizingly close to his own Adda52 breakthrough in the Iron Man, landing an impressive runner-up finish and a personal-best payout of ₹1.24 Lakhs.
Nishant Kumar`s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.12 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.14 Lakhs
The Iron Man final table was packed with talent. Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani battled to third place for ₹90,610, while Kovid ‘fzzfzz’ Saraswat, hot from his NPS#64 Hyper SPRINT Bronze Medal win, secured ₹66,417 for fourth.
The ₹2,650 buy-in Iron Man was a huge hit, drawing a crowd and smashing its guarantee with a ₹9.23 Lakhs prize pool. The top 62 players earned a payday in this action-packed event.
Final Table Results
- Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹1,68,643
- Nishant ‘elinchi’ Kumar – ₹1,23,615
- Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani – ₹90,610
- Kovid ‘fzzfzz’ Saraswat – ₹66,417
- 8Z9A8A7A2A – ₹48,683
- Callmerockets7 – ₹35,685
Ambika ‘Frontline’ Chowdhury (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹50,502), ‘unclechips123’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹26,639), ‘robotiam’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹19,131), ‘PeriPeriFries’ (Won ₹70K GTD Iron Man Lite for ₹13,668), ‘GS9’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹13,454), ‘Shougaijam123’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹13,023), and ‘rjthegod’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,817) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.
Spartan Poker
Money Hunt – PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 101
Re-entries – 22
Re-buys – 86
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,22,500
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,61,250
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,61,250
Places Paid – 15
Poker powerhouse Himanshu ‘WhatIffGawd’ Arora, fresh off his Night Rider victory last Wednesday, crushed Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Money Hunt – PKO for his fourth title of the year. The celebrated former The MoneyMaker champion outlasted 209 fierce competitors (101 unique) over 6.5 hours of thrilling poker action to claim the coveted 8 PM Monday night crown and a well-deserved ₹1.16 Lakhs payout (₹65,703 in bounties)!
But Arora’s winning spree didn’t stop there! He scored in four more tournaments, raking in a total of ₹1.35 Lakhs on Monday. To top it all off, he bagged the second-biggest stack from Qualifier 3 of the NPS#99 Mini Main Event – setting the stage for another potential deep run.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹1,16,474* (₹65,703 in bounties)
> 33rd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹5,844
> 211th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹5,072
> 173rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,507
> 175th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,800
> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 3)
Himanshu Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.69 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.97 Lakhs
Vivek ‘Messifan’ Arya fought valiantly to secure a runner-up finish in the Money Hunt – PKO, pocketing a cool ₹63,818 (₹13,047 in bounties). This marks his second-best score on Spartan Poker.
The Money Hunt – PKO final table witnessed additional strong performances from the ever-present Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani (4th for ₹44,016), back-to-back finalist in NPS #59 Deepdive and NPS#58 Slamdunk Praveen ‘pinawxd’ KR (5th for ₹25,972), poker coach Young Gun Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi (6th for ₹24,641), and the day’s second biggest scorer Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey (7th for ₹24,648).
With a ₹2,750 buy-in, the Money Hunt – PKO created a tempting ₹5.22 Lakhs prize pool, ensuring juicy payouts for the top 15 finishers.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Himanshu ‘WhatIffGawd’ Arora – ₹1,16,474
- Vivek ‘Messifan’ Arya – ₹63,818
- Letschill – ₹57,609
- Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani – ₹44,016
- Praveen ‘pinawxd’ KR – ₹25,972
- Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi – ₹24,641
- Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey – ₹24,648
- 12 monkeys – ₹12,530
‘roopkiraani’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹39,735), Ambika ‘sonju’ Chowdhury (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for ₹25,334), ‘Dawnjay143’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹21,863), ‘hindustan’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹15,563), ‘Tigerhumai’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,000), Aditya ‘hashoil’ Sardana won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹14,010), and ‘Fish of ocean’ (₹20K GTD PKO for ₹9,028) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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Daily Majors: Aayush Arya, Manish Lakhotia, Siddharth Karia & Bharat Vasan Thunder Through the Thursday Flagships
As the festive weekend approaches, the virtual poker tables have been buzzing with activity this Thursday. PokerBaazi spearheaded the action with high-stakes tournaments such as The Summit, Daily HighRoller, WTF, The Summit Lite, and (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, all of which surpassed their guarantees, offering lucrative prizes to the winners. Other major platforms maintained their regular event schedules, contributing to the vibrant poker scene.
The online poker community has been enjoying a series of exciting tournaments as the festive season nears. A23 Poker’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD Supersonic Multi-Level Tournament Series, catering to low-to-mid stakes players, is set to run until December 29. Meanwhile, the launch of Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 2.0 Series yesterday has added to the dynamism of the poker landscape.
In the spotlight on Thursday was WSOP bracelet winner Young Gun Aayush Arya, who raked in ₹6.57 Lakhs from three remarkable performances, including two top finishes and a deep run. His notable achievements included a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3.32 Lakhs (after a heads-up deal) and a title win in WTF for ₹3.16 Lakhs. In WTF, ‘Akki16’ claimed ₹2.42 Lakhs, marking their second-highest score on the platform.
Bharat Vasan also shone brightly, winning The Summit for the second time and pocketing ₹3.43 Lakhs in total, with ₹3.36 Lakhs from the first-place prize.
Manish Lakhotia ended a 12-week title drought by winning Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹3.79 Lakhs and earned a total of ₹4.25 Lakhs from four deep runs on Thursday. ‘KAKAROT98$’ finished as the runner-up with ₹2.57 Lakhs.
Young Gun Siddharth Karia, the champion of The MoneyMaker 46.0 earlier this month, emerged victorious in Adda52’s Godfather, bagging ₹3.63 Lakhs after a three-way deal.
Following the deal in the Godfather, Sashank Chakravarthy secured second place for ₹3.46 Lakhs and an overall ₹4.33 Lakhs across five outstanding performances, including two podium finishes. Rahul Melwani rounded out the podium in third place, pocketing ₹3.27 Lakhs for a total of ₹3.32 Lakhs.
Kolkata-based pro Harsh Bubna continued his hot streak on PokerStars India, defending his The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition title for the second consecutive week and earning ₹2.34 Lakhs, with a total of ₹2.56 Lakhs from four ITM finishes. Animesh Saha finished second for ₹1.77 Lakhs.
Vikhyat Ahlawat excelled in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller, winning the 8:30 PM flagship for ₹2.17 Lakhs, with total earnings of ₹2.61 Lakhs for the day. ‘Blackguard’ placed second for a personal best of ₹1.63 Lakhs.
Vaibhav Saigal topped PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite, marking his return to the winner’s circle after a year with ₹1.57 Lakhs. The IOPC 10.0 The Crown champion Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh Pal Singh put up a strong performance with a ₹1.17 Lakhs runner-up finish and total earnings of ₹1.54 Lakhs from five deep runs.
Debneil Mukherjee continued his winning streak with a victory in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹98,661, and Vikas Yadav finished second for ₹72,670.
Poker streamer Aniruddha Joshi triumphantly took down Adda52’s Monster Turbo after a nearly four-week hiatus, claiming ₹91,348 from a heads-up deal, with a day’s total of ₹98,467. Online maestro Clinton Tavares finished runner-up for ₹85,795.
Over at Pocket52, ‘DevilKing’ led the charge by winning the Pocket Magnets for ₹18,573, while ‘RAMRAM’ clinched second place with ₹13,046.
Junglee Poker’s ‘basket9117363’ triumphed in the Primetime Thunder for ₹30,487, with ‘alauddin53’ in second place for ₹23,225.
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Here are the Thursday highlights!
PokerBaazi
The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹8,630
Entries – 174
Re-entries – 157
Prize Pool – ₹24,82,000
Places Paid – 69
Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan, riding high from his recent victory in Pocket Queens on Saturday, returned to the limelight with a stunning performance in PokerBaazi’s Thursday flagship, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. Vasan, demonstrating remarkable skill and endurance, emerged victorious from a strong field of 331 competitors (174 unique).
After a grueling seven-hour battle, he clinched the title and a lucrative prize of ₹3.36 Lakhs, boosted further by a heads-up deal. His stellar performance on Thursday culminated in a total earning of ₹3.43 Lakhs from two significant runs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,35,520 (heads-up deal)
> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹7,000
Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya continued his impressive streak on Thursday. Arya, known for his distinct playing style, amassed a staggering ₹6.57 Lakhs from three deep runs. These included a consecutive title win in WTF, pocketing ₹3.15 Lakhs, and a nail-biting runner-up finish in The Summit, earning ₹3.32 Lakhs through a heads-up deal. His extraordinary performance crowned him as the day’s top earner.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,31,528 (heads-up deal)
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,15,542
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹9,600
Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.89 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.54 Lakhs | Moves to #17 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #11 in Annual Profits
Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid, a dedicated Baazigar, also had a profitable day, securing ₹2.21 Lakhs from three commendable performances.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,06,048
> 44th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹10,524
> 167th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,079
Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha, another respected professional in the poker community, embarked on a remarkable run on Thursday night. Sodha accumulated ₹1.62 Lakhs from three notable runs, including two appearances at final tables.
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1,09,230
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹49,500
> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,874
Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.46 Crores
The Summit’s final table also witnessed impressive performances from notable players like Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo, who finished fourth with ₹1.57 Lakhs, and Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani, who secured the seventh spot, earning ₹62,063.
With its ₹8,630 entry fee, The Summit generated an impressive ₹24.82 Lakhs prize pool, marking it as one of Thursday’s most lucrative events. The top 69 finishers benefitted from this high-stakes tournament, highlighting the event’s appeal and competitiveness.
Final Table Results
- Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹3,35,520*
- Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹3,31,528*
- Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid – ₹2,06,048
- Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo – ₹1,56,646
- Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹1,09,230
- MOTIMACHLI – ₹81,923
- Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹62,063
*denotes a heads-up deal
WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 510
Re-entries – 494
Prize Pool – ₹23,99,560
Places Paid – 193
Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya, celebrated for clinching The MoneyMaker 40.0 and brandishing a prestigious WSOP bracelet, continued his extraordinary streak this Thursday. Arya emerged as the top earner on PokerBaazi, amassing a remarkable ₹6.57 Lakhs from three stellar performances.
Coming off a triumphant win in Wednesday’s WTF, Arya once again showcased his prowess in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF on Thursday. Demonstrating remarkable skill and strategy across three entries, he adeptly outplayed a significant field of 1,004 entries (510 unique) in an intense seven-hour and 32-minute session. Arya’s commanding performance in the 7:30 PM flagship marked his consecutive WTF victory, pocketing an impressive ₹3.16 Lakhs.
The runner-up, known as ‘Akki16’, secured ₹2.42 Lakhs, achieving their second-highest score on the platform.
Just nine minutes past 3 AM, Arya was on the brink of capturing a second title for the day in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. However, he finished as the runner-up, earning his highest payout of the day at ₹3.32 Lakhs, following a heads-up deal. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan claimed victory in The Summit, his second triumph in this event this year, with a prize of ₹3.36 Lakhs.
Arya’s Thursday finishes include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,31,528* (heads-up deal)
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,15,542
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹9,600
Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #19 Annual Winnings: ₹2.89 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.54 Lakhs | Moves to #17 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #11 in Annual Profits
The WTF final table was graced by notable contenders, including Tarsh ‘Ceepee’ Mehrotra, who finished third with ₹1.72 Lakhs, and Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan, securing the fifth position with ₹83,745.
With an entry fee of ₹2,750, the WTF tournament exceeded its guarantee, creating a substantial prize pool of ₹24 Lakhs. The event generously rewarded the top 193 players, ensuring a lucrative evening for many participants.
Final Table Results
- Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹3,15,542
- Akki16 – ₹2,42,356
- Tarsh ‘Ceepee’ Mehrotra – ₹1,71,809
- IndianNavy – ₹1,21,418
- Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan – ₹83,745
- Whoarewe – ₹49,671
- chandbasin – ₹38,873
- elefante – ₹30,714
Daily HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,000
Entries – 139
Re-entries – 77
Prize Pool – ₹13,15,000
Places Paid – 44
Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat, celebrated for his exceptional skill in various poker formats, showcased another outstanding performance last night by clinching first place in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily HighRoller.
Attracting 216 participants (139 unique), Ahlawat exemplified resilience and determination. He entered the fray twice and ultimately triumphed after a captivating session exceeding seven hours, earning a substantial ₹2.17 Lakhs.
Ahlawat’s overall performance on Thursday was nothing short of remarkable, accumulating ₹2.61 Lakhs across five impressive scores.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹2,17,179
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619
> 14th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹16,797
> 46th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹7,000
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹1,754
Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.43 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹35.92 Lakhs
‘Blackguard’ closely followed, achieving a personal best on the platform by securing the runner-up spot in the Daily HighRoller and a notable ₹1.63 Lakhs, a significant stride in offsetting past losses.Their PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.30 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3,317 | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot, a regular and esteemed player on PokerBaazi, also made a significant impact in the Daily HighRoller, clinching fourth place with a prize of ₹98,263. His PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹51.77 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5
Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, currently ranked #5 in the Player of the Year race, amassed ₹69,257 through three deep runs.
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹51,697
> 58th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,481
> 178th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,079
Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.80 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.26 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #12 in Annual Profits
With a buy-in of ₹7,000, the Daily HighRoller exceeded expectations, generating an impressive prize pool of ₹13.15 Lakhs. The event generously rewarded the top 44 players, underlining its appeal to the poker community.
Final Table Results
- Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹2,17,179
- Blackguard – ₹1,62,983
- phonyOpenEnd409 – ₹1,28,387
- Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot – ₹98,263
- explore – ₹71,297
- Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹51,697
The Summit Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,312
Entries – 170
Re-entries – 88
Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000
Places Paid – 49
In the dynamic and ever-changing world of poker, a year can seem like a lifetime, but for Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal, this duration culminated in a golden triumph. Saigal celebrated a long-awaited victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Summit Lite on Thursday, marking an end to a year-long title drought.
Saigal showcased remarkable skill and tactical acumen, skillfully working his way through a field of 258 competitors (170 unique) in the 7:30 PM marquee. His strategic gameplay reached its peak after five and a half hours, earning him the coveted title. This victory was more than just a win; it was a significant milestone, as he pocketed an impressive ₹1.57 Lakhs.
Vaibhav Saigal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh, famed for his IOPC 10.0 The Crown triumph in February 2021, put forth a strong showing, securing the runner-up spot. His adept gameplay brought him ₹1.17 Lakhs, achieved through two entries.
Further exemplifying his prowess, the Young Gun accrued a total of ₹1.54 Lakhs from five cash finishes yesterday.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹1,16,500
> 55th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,481
> 29th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹11,839
> 23rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹6,291
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,811
Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.64 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹92.58 Lakhs | Ranked #7 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #14 in Annual Profits
The user ‘IndianNavy,’ still chasing their inaugural title on the platform, had a remarkable day, logging two of their biggest scores to date. They accumulated a total of ₹2.20 Lakhs from three cash finishes, showcasing notable skill.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,21,418
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹91,000
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,918
IndianNavy’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.77 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.59 Lakhs
Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha, the NPS 2.0 Main Event titleholder, also had a lucrative night, making it to two final tables. His consistent play netted him a handsome ₹1.62 Lakhs from three cash finishes.
> 5th for PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1,09,230
> 5th for PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹49,500
> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,874
Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.46 Crores
The Summit Lite’s final table was a showcase of distinguished online players. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, the finalist in Wednesday’s Maverick, clinched fourth place with ₹67,600. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant landed in sixth place, bagging ₹35,300.
Despite grappling with a ₹32,500 overlay deficit, the event honored its ₹10 Lakhs prize pool commitment. With an entry fee of ₹4,312, the tournament ensured that the top 49 finishers were rewarded, upholding the event’s integrity and competitive reward structure.
Final Table Results
- Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – ₹1,56,600
- Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,16,500
- IndianNavy – ₹91,000
- Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹67,600
- Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹49,500
- Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant – ₹35,300
- muffledLeader87 – ₹27,800
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 197
Re-entries – 170
Prize Pool – ₹6,38,580
Places Paid – 77
After a high-scoring run last Friday, online poker standout Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) is riding a remarkable winning streak. Kicking off the week with a triumph in the Iron Man on Monday and a close second in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller on Tuesday, Mukherjee extended his impressive form to PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT last night.
Commencing at 7:15 PM, the marquee drew a robust assembly of 367 players (197 unique). In a grueling six-hour battle, Mukherjee’s exceptional poker acumen shone through, leading him to clinch the top position with a prize of ₹98,661.
Vikas ‘nohomejerome’ Yadav, a regular online player, posed stiff competition to Mukherjee in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, ultimately securing second place and a prize of ₹72,670.
Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy displayed a remarkable performance on Thursday. He accumulated a total of ₹4.33 Lakhs from five notable showings, including two top-three finishes.
> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,46,275* (three-way deal)
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹52,874
> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619
> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹10,524
> 153rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,559
Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.28 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹97.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹63.18 Lakhs
Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal had an excellent start to the weekend. He secured three deep runs, including two podium finishes, amassing ₹1.62 Lakhs in total winnings.
> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹96,651
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹40,167
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹24,825
Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (including HU SnGs): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.36 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.70 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹69.62 Lakhs | Ranked #24 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Annual Profits)
Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan, celebrated for his victory in The MoneyMaker in March, also made a strong showing in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table, finishing sixth and earning ₹20,435.
The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, with a ₹2,000 entry fee, marginally surpassed its guarantee by ₹300. The prize pool was shared among the top 69 finishers, reflecting the tournament’s success and its allure to the poker community.
Final Table Results
- Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹98,661
- Vikas ‘nohomejerome’ Yadav – ₹72,670
- Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹52,874
- Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal – ₹40,167
- Hearthacker0143 – ₹27,842
- Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan – ₹20,435
- jinchi – ₹15,709
‘hgnvn’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹84,039), Kunal ‘Vampire2706’ Chaudhary (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹65,450), ‘Skip’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹33,560), Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,790), and ‘Rajputpoy99’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500XDaily for ₹18,110) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.
Junglee Poker
Primetime Thunder – ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,200
Entries – 94
Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000
Places Paid – 11
On Thursday, Junglee Poker’s ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Primetime Thunder concluded with a thrilling finish, as 94 competitors vied for the top spot in the 8 PM event. The battle for poker supremacy extended late into the night, finally concluding at 12:58 AM.
In the end, it was ‘basket9117363’ who stood out from the crowd, claiming victory with a well-deserved prize of ₹30,487, showcasing skill and perseverance.
‘Alauddin53,’ another notable competitor who entered the tournament twice, secured a commendable second place, earning ₹23,225 for their impressive performance.
The Primetime Thunder, known for its accessible entry fee of ₹1,200, faced a shortfall of ₹26,300 in its overlay. Nonetheless, the tournament maintained its commitment to the ₹1.25 Lakhs prize pool. This ensured that the top 11 finishers were fairly compensated for their skillful play, each receiving a portion of the winnings for their commendable efforts.
Final Table Results
- basket9117363 – ₹30,487
- alauddin53 – ₹23,225
- shreeram111 – ₹17,700
- Visual34118289 – ₹13,487
- igsumit – ₹10,275
- thapa23 – ₹7,825
- aeromad34315997 – ₹5,975
- jacksoarrowi – ₹4,550
Pocket52
Pocket Magnets – ₹1 Lakh GTD
Buy-in – ₹440
Entries – 126
Re-entries – 80
Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000
Places Paid – 35
In Pocket52’s ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Magnets, a total of 206 competitors entered the fray, each aspiring to clinch the top position. The tournament unfolded over a span of six hours, filled with intense poker action and strategic gameplay.
In the end, it was ‘DevilKing‘ who rose to the occasion, demonstrating exceptional poker skills. They triumphed over the competition, earning the first-place prize of ₹18,573 for their outstanding performance.
‘RAMRAM‘ proved to be a formidable opponent, exhibiting resilience and strategic prowess throughout the tournament. Their efforts were rewarded with a well-earned second-place finish, resulting in a prize of ₹13,046.
Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, yesterday’s Daily Night SPRINT champion and the top-ranked player in the annual TLB (points), was the only known player on the final table. Kapoor finished in seventh place, adding ₹4,565 to his earnings.
Kapoor’s prolific Thursday night performance included seven cash finishes, three podium finishes, and two bounties, bringing his total earnings for the night to ₹1.18 Lakhs.
His top scores include:
> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹43,264
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,792
> 3rd in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹23,024
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,318
> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,918
Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #54 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹6.84 Lakhs | Ranked #1 in the Annual TLB (Points) Standings
Despite facing a ₹17,600 overlay shortfall, Pocket52 upheld its commitment to its players. The tournament, which had a ₹440 entry fee, maintained its ₹1 Lakh prize pool guarantee. This commitment was honored by covering the shortfall through Tournament Discount Credit (TDC), ensuring the top 35 finishers received their deserved share of the prize pool in this competitive event.
Final Table Results
- DevilKing – ₹18,573
- RAMRAM – ₹13,046
- asit – ₹9,794
- Pokerpanki – ₹7,471
- vishak030 – ₹5,812
- Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹4,565
- funkroki11 – ₹3,627
- Pensol669 – ₹2,922
‘Sukhram123’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹11,830), and ‘Debu09’ (Won ₹25K GTD Brunch for ₹5,436) won the other Pocket52 marquees.
PokerStars India
The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 54
Re-entries – 50
Prize Pool – ₹10,21,384
Places Paid – 15
Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna has been showcasing remarkable prowess on the PokerStars India platform, clinching his third consecutive victory recently. His winning streak began with The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition on November 10, followed by a brief hiatus of nearly five weeks. He then made a triumphant return, winning The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition on December 14. Just last night, the Kolkata-based poker pro successfully defended his title in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition.
Entering the 8 PM weekly headliner twice, Bubna overcame a field of 104 challengers (54 unique) in a marathon session lasting six hours and five minutes. His skill and strategy earned him a lucrative ₹2.34 Lakhs prize.
Moreover, Bubna’s remarkable performance on Thursday yielded ₹2.56 Lakhs in winnings, thanks to four cash finishes.
> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,33,926
> 45th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,481
> 140th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,559
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,151
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.96 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.43 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.62 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹37.53 Lakhs
Animesh ‘Animesh2006’ Saha, in pursuit of his maiden title, delivered a commendable performance but ultimately finished as the runner-up, taking home ₹1.77 Lakhs.
Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria, the runner-up of Monday’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, enhanced his earnings by ₹1.36 Lakhs through three deep runs, crossing the remarkable ₹1 Crore mark in annual winnings.
> 4th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,01,609
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619
> 40th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹15,830
Shravan Chhabria’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.83 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.28 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹27.41 Lakhs
Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat continued his impressive run, reaching the final table of a flagship tournament for the third time this week. Saraswat accrued ₹1.44 Lakhs from six deep runs, affirming his status in the poker community.
> 6th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹58,277
> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹23,197
> 14th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹21,827
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹11,839
> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,318
Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.88 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.90 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹42.04 Lakhs
The final table of The Colosseum was a gathering of notable poker talents, including Pratik ‘pm2404’ Manjrekar (3rd for ₹1.34 Lakhs), Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (5th for ₹76,951), Tuesday’s Uppercut champion Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka (7th for ₹44,135), Tuesday’s Daily HighRoller finalist, Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval ‘BithBecool’ Mudgal (8th for ₹33,425) and Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik (9th for ₹29,061).
With an ₹11,000 buy-in, the flagship event amassed a prize pool of ₹10.21 Lakhs. The top 15 players were rewarded with payouts.
During the course of The Colosseum, the event featured the exciting Ticket Drop promotion with the distribution of four tickets for the ₹250/₹100 Spin & Go and The Big Bash Mega Satellite 15 Seats GTD, randomly allocated across ten tables.
Final Table Results
- Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹2,33,926
- Animesh ‘Animesh2006’ Saha – ₹1,77,159
- Pratik ‘pm2404’ Manjrekar – ₹1,34,167
- Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria – ₹1,01,609
- Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹76,951
- Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹58,277
- Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹44,135
- Dhaval ‘BithBecool’ Mudgal – ₹33,425
- Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik – ₹29,061
‘mahakaal123’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs Super Stack 8-Max for ₹41,721), ‘ravindraw’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹17,103), Pulkit ‘Outlanderrr’ Agarwal (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹14,225) and ‘spiritual2108’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline ₹11,190) won the other PokerStars India marquees.
Spartan Poker
Ultron – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹6,600
Entries – 116
Re-entries – 29
Re-buys – 118
Prize Pool – ₹15,78,000
Places Paid – 20
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, after a series of eleven final table appearances, spectacularly broke his 12-week streak without a title by claiming victory in Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Ultron last night.
Showcasing his adeptness in both skill and strategy, Lakhotia skillfully outmaneuvered a field of 263 participants (116 unique) in a marathon session of seven hours and 18 minutes. This remarkable win signifies his second victory in the esteemed 8 PM flagship event, rewarding him with a substantial prize of ₹3.79 Lakhs.
The runner-up position was taken by ‘KAKAROT98$’, who preferred to remain anonymous, securing ₹2.57 Lakhs.
Further cementing his status as a formidable player, Lakhotia also marked significant achievements in three other tournaments, culminating in a total earning of ₹4.25 Lakhs for Thursday.
Lakhotia’s Thursday finishes include:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹3,78,720
> 15th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹19,101
> 21st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹18,588
> 66th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,159
The final table of the Ultron was graced with the presence of other formidable poker talents such as Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh, who finished third with an impressive ₹1.70 Lakhs, and Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat, securing the seventh position with ₹66,118.
With its entry fee set at ₹6,600, the Ultron succeeded in amassing a generous prize pool of ₹15.78 Lakhs, ultimately benefitting the top 20 finishers in the tournament.
Final Table Results
- Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹3,78,720
- KAKAROT98$ – ₹2,57,214
- Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh – ₹1,69,635
- AryaDonk – ₹1,40,126
- nathuramgodse – ₹1,12,511
- Prudence – ₹88,210
- Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹66,118
- Tigerhumai – ₹48,918
Sabyasachi ‘ClkMouseLsHouse’ Chakraborty (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹50,068), Vaibhav ‘hailsatan’ Tyagi (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹28,286), ‘NZT-48’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹20,081), ‘BBZ POKER’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹17,838), ‘MrRobot2.0’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹10,956), ‘prakhar57’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹5,555), and ‘harryThakur’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,007) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
Adda52
Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 198
Re-entries – 203
Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 62
Young Gun Siddharth ‘schemer’ Karia (opted out of our tracking), celebrated for his triumph in The MoneyMaker 46.0 earlier this month, made a grand return to the winner’s circle this Thursday in Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather, marking his first major victory in eighteen days.
Karia’s path to victory in the Godfather was a testament to his skill and tenacity. He adeptly maneuvered through a field of 401 competitors (198 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event, culminating in a thrilling nine-hour battle. His significant victory in Godfather, his first major win on Adda52 this year, netted him a substantial ₹3.63 Lakhs, following a strategic three-way deal.
This three-way deal in the Godfather not only showcased Karia’s prowess but also highlighted the commendable performances of consistent player Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy and online regular Rahul ‘therealslowroller’ Melwani. Clinching second and third places, they secured ₹3.46 Lakhs and ₹3.27 Lakhs in prize money, respectively.
Chakravarthy, the recent Sunday Superstack champion, extended his success beyond the Godfather, amassing a total of ₹4.33 Lakhs, from five remarkable showings on Thursday, including two top-three finishes.
> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,46,275* (three-way deal)
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹52,874
> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619
> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹10,524
> 153rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,559
Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.28 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹97.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹63.18 Lakhs
Rahul Melwani, a two-time (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion from last month, garnered ₹3.32 Lakhs, combining his podium finish in Godfather with an ITM finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF (134th for ₹4,559).
Rahul Melwani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.43 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹67.18 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹58,031
Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal, notable for his achievements in the IOPC 15.0 and as the recent champion of Tuesday’s The Mint, had an impressive start to the weekend. He secured three deep runs, including two podium finishes, for a total earning of ₹1.62 Lakhs.
> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹96,651
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹40,167
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹24,825
Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (including HU SnGs): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.36 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.70 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹69.62 Lakhs | Ranked #24 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Annual Profits)
The Godfather’s final table featured several esteemed players, including the 2023 POY frontrunner Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood (4th for ₹1.80 Lakhs), Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra (6th for ₹1.32 Lakhs), Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta (7th for ₹70,845) and Wednesday’s Maverick runner-up finisher Sakshi ‘sakshipandey’ Pandey (8th for ₹51,929).
With a buy-in of ₹5,500, the Godfather generated a notable ₹4.95 Lakhs in overlays, yet the substantial ₹25 Lakhs prize pool was distributed among the top 62 players, ensuring a profitable experience for all participants.
Final Table Results
- Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹3,63,481*
- Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹3,46,275*
- Rahul ‘therealslowroller’ Melwani – ₹3,27,232*
- Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹1,79,887
- Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra – ₹1,31,857
- Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal – ₹96,651
- Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta – ₹70,845
- Sakshi ‘sakshipandey’ Pandey – ₹51,929
*denotes a three-way deal
Monster Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 97
Re-entries – 74
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 26
Poker streamer Aniruddha ‘Pocketaces69’ Joshi, known for his victory in the Nano Main Event back in February, made a resounding comeback to the winner’s circle this Monday, ending a four-week title dry spell.
In an exhilarating Thursday night showdown at Adda52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo, Joshi proved his mettle against 171 competitors (97 unique). Dominating the 9:30 PM marquee in under four and a half hours, his skillful play led to a heads-up deal, culminating in an impressive win of ₹91,348.
Joshi’s triumphant evening was further enhanced by accruing ₹98,467 from four cash finishes.
> 1st in Adda52’s TMonster Turbo for ₹91,348
> 38th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,512
> 17th in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹1,918
> 17th in PokerStars India’s Super Stack [8-Max] for ₹1,689
Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹9.86 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹27.75 Lakhs
Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares, celebrated for his consistent high-level performances and a notable win in the Boosted GTD-15 Big Bubble Rush on December 10, continued to shine. His poker expertise secured him the runner-up spot with ₹85,795, following a strategic heads-up deal.
Clinton Tavares’ online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #41 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.17 Crores
Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor, a familiar force in online MTTs and the frontrunner on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, carried his winning momentum into Thursday. Hot on the heels of his victory in the Daily PLO-6, Kapoor clinched the title in the Daily Night SPRINT. His exceptional evening included three final table appearances, seven additional cash finishes, and two bounties, amassing a notable ₹1.18 Lakhs in total earnings.
Kapoor’s top achievements include:
> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹43,264
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,792
> 3rd in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹23,024
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,318
> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,918
Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #54 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹6.84 Lakhs | Ranked #1 in the Annual TLB (Points) Standings
Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal, a rising star in the poker scene, also made his presence felt in the Monster Turbo, securing seventh place and earning ₹18,532, utilising three entries.
Despite facing a ₹72,500 overlay deficit, the event honored its promised ₹5 Lakhs prize pool. With an entry fee of ₹2,750, the tournament ensured a fair distribution of the prize money among the top 26 finishers, providing a gratifying experience for the skilled participants.
Final Table Results
- Aniruddha ‘Pocketaces69’ Joshi – ₹91,348*
- Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares – ₹85,795*
- ashish_fa – ₹57,394
- Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹43,264
- DooMAni – ₹32,613
- Jaguar222 – ₹24,584
- Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal – ₹18,532
- narayanpn – ₹13,969
denotes a heads-up deal
‘prrtja’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹64,565), ‘alo10’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹31,424), Abhinav ‘Borntogamble’ Menon (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,544), ‘erace’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹21,848), ‘Mahadevpoker’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹11,019), and ‘anilnarwani5’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹8,793) won the other Adda52 marquees.
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APT Hanoi Billions 2023: Massive 50-Strong Indian Team Forge Ahead to Day 2 in Historic Main Event; Shivam Shukla, Siddharth Karia & Yagyavalk Bhatt Post Final Table Finishes in Side Events
The APT Hanoi Billions 2023 has set a new benchmark with its VN₫ 25 Billion GTD Main Event, shattering all previous tour records. Hosted at Hanoi`s National Convention Center in partnership with the Vietnam Series of Poker (VSOP), the event spans from December 4 to 9, attracting a huge turnout, with the last two Main Event flights alone drawing 821 entries (487 in Flight C and 334 in Flight D).
The tournament has attracted a record-breaking 2,239 entries, including 213 Natural8 OnLive players, making it the largest field in APT history. The prize pool has soared to VN₫ 70 Billion, nearly tripling the advertised guarantee with late registrations open until 11 AM (local time) on Day 2.
Indians have been a formidable presence in the series, with the team posting 64 cash finishes so far, including 12 final-table appearances! Siddharth Arya Jolly clinched India’s first title in Event #46: VN₫ 5 Million Tick Tock BOOM. An impressive contingent of 50 Indian players has advanced to Day 2 of the Main Event, promising more Indian cashes in the days ahead.
From Flight C, 12 Indians, led by WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer (193,400), advanced to Day 2. The group featured Abishek Srivatsa (157,300), Daniyal Mohamed Kazi (130,800), Raju Jaruplavath (128,900), Young Gun Gaurav Sood (105,600), Arun Sriram (92,300), Young Gun Neel Joshi (88,400), Bhavik Khatsuria (70,500), Deepankur Gupta (61,500), Paawan Bansal (23,800), Pratibha Arya (10,500), and Young Gun Kanchan Sharma (2,000).
Australia`s Michael Sideridis led Flight C with 275,600 chips.
Flight D saw nine Indians, led by Rising Star Aman Parakh (175,100), reach Day 2, including Rising Star Pratibh Saluja (141,400), Suresh Kolli (109,100), Pranav Bagai (105,500), Shailesh Patel (100,000), Pratibha Arya (85,700), Kabir Tandon (72,200), Vinay B (55,900), and Karan Gupta (39,200), with Thailand’s Kajornnut Prirungrueng bagging the top stack of 301,800 chips.
Pratibha Arya, who re-entered Flight D after qualifying in Flight C, improved her count to 85,700, uniquely qualifying twice.
Vishal Ojha, with 322,400 chips, leads Team India on Day 2. His notable achievements include a USOP Main Event title and significant performances in major Asian circuit events, including a recent runner-up finish in Event #18: VN₫ 50 Million Single Day High Roller – 8 Max. Ojha’s current form and track record make him a key player to watch in the ongoing tournament.
Team India Seating Draw For Day 2
Player Name Table-Seat Chip Counts
Vishal Ojha 45 - 7 3,22,400
Deepak Bothra 17 - 7 2,47,300
Jaideep Sajwan 15 - 9 2,06,900
Abhinav Iyer 8 - 3 1,93,400
Harsh Bubna 103 - 8 1,83,900
Sanish Chhabra 31 - 2 1,81,900
Aman Parakh 52 - 3 1,75,100
Raja Sekhar Puttamsetty 91 - 3 1,74,800
Romit Advani 7 - 1 1,68,300
Nishant Sharma 97 - 9 1,61,200
Abishek Srivatsa 101 - 1 1,57,300
Rishab Malik 13 - 3 1,47,700
Pratibh Saluja 97 - 7 1,41,400
Daniyal Kazi 48 - 4 1,30,800
Raju Jaruplavath 78 - 2 1,28,900
Avneesh Munjal 47 - 5 1,28,500
Siddharth Mundada 20 - 3 1,19,300
Abhishek Goindi 80 - 1 1,11,200
Suresh Kolli 2 - 9 1,09,100
Gaurav Sood 89 - 1 1,05,600
Pranav bagai 61 - 1 1,05,500
Ayush Garg 93 - 5 1,05,400
Chiraag Patel 39 - 2 1,03,900
Shailesh Kumar Patel 27 - 4 1,00,000
Jasven Saigal 34 - 2 97,500
Arun Sriram 86 - 7 92,300
Amit Kaushik 56 - 4 90,400
Neel Joshi 72 - 8 88,400
Jatin Sablani 88 - 2 86,700
Pratibha Arya 21 - 7 85,700
Zarvan Tumboli 54 - 8 77,000
Ashish Munot 93 - 2 75,200
Kabir Tandon 41 - 5 72,200
Kanishka Samant 103 - 4 71,700
Meherzard Munsaf 46 - 9 71,000
Ritesh Khatwani 68 - 3 70,900
Bhavik Khatsuria 30 - 8 70,500
Deepankur Gupta 5 - 9 61,500
Ritwik Khanna 61 - 2 60,600
Mohit Bohra 15 - 4 59,400
Vinay B 83 - 1 55,900
Sandeep Singh 85 - 6 53,900
Raghav Bansal 49 - 5 51,700
Sreekanth Narayanan 17 - 5 42,900
Siddharth Karia 19 - 8 39,700
Karan Gupta 63 - 8 39,200
Akshay Nasa 69 - 3 37,200
Siddharth Arya Jolly 41 - 3 27,200
Paawan Bansal 10 - 8 23,800
Kanchan Sharma 92 - 8 2,000
Flight A chip leader Do Quang Thang starts Day 2 as the overall chip leader with 397,800.
Top 10 Chip Counts For Day 2
- Do Quang Thang – 397,800
- Zhiyuan Xu – 381,600
- Bednarskyi Maksym – 368,900
- Jun Young Park – 361,100
- Rene Lazaro Cifuentes – 341,300
- John Niko Costiniano – 340,900
- Vishal Ojha – 322,400
- Nguyen Trung Quan – 320,700
- Chen Jung Liu – 313,900
- Hernan Villa – 305,300
A total of 844 players progressed from the four live starting flights of the tournament, with six players qualifying twice. Consequently, their smaller stacks will be forfeited. Additional last-minute entries are anticipated, potentially enlarging the field. The tournament resumed at 11 AM (local time) today, with play continuing until the payout positions are reached.
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In other side events, Shivam Shukla narrowly missed securing the country a second series title in Event #38: VN₫ 10 Million NL Hold’em – Single Re-Entry. The event attracted 275 entries (228 unique), prompting organizers to extend the tournament by an extra day.
In the extended play, Vietnam’s Tran Quy capitalized on his overnight chip lead to clinch his first tournament title. Facing Shukla in the heads-up, Quy maintained a 3:1 chip advantage, ultimately capturing the largest portion of the VN₫ 2.401 Billion prize pool. Quy won a VN₫ 481.26 Million prize for his debut live tournament victory. Shukla, in second place, earned VN₫ 320.02 Million (~₹10.99 Lakhs), marking his third series cash and increasing his total winnings to VN₫ 358.30 Million (~₹12.30 Lakhs).
Other notable Indian finishers in the NL Hold’em – Single Re-Entry included Young Gun Siddharth Karia (21st for VN₫ 23.53 Million) (~₹80,793), Manmeet Oberai (30th for VN₫ 18.73 Million) (~₹64,312), Raghav Bhatt (34th for VN₫ 16.57 Million) (~₹56,894), and Amit Kaushik (38th for VN₫ 16.57 Million) (~₹56,894) in the same event.
Siddharth Karia, riding a wave of recent success, nearly clinched his first live title just three days after winning The MoneyMaker 46.0 title on PokerBaazi. His impressive run in Event #49: VN₫ 15 Million Hanoi – Enter the Dragon culminated in fifth place, earning him VN₫ 272.88 Million (~₹9.37 Lakhs).
Raghav Bansal was close to reaching the final table in the same event, placing 10th for VN₫ 77.44 Million (~₹2.66 Lakhs). Indian players Sanish Chhabra (15th for VN₫ 61.31 Million) (~₹2.11 Lakhs), Mohit Bohra (37th for VN₫ 29.50 Million) (~₹1.01 Lakhs), and Pratik Jain (39th for VN₫ 29.50 Million) (~₹1.01 Lakhs) also crossed the money line.
The Hanoi – Enter the Dragon, making its debut at the APT, attracted 352 entries (280 unique). Singapore’s Ming Zhou Kan emerged victorious, securing his first APT trophy and a career-high payout of VN₫ 898.37 Million.
Event #56: VN₫ 5 Million Hyper Turbo, one of the evening’s concluding tournaments, attracted a substantial turnout of 238 entries (194 unique). Continuing his strong performance in the series, Yagyavalk Bhatt secured his second final table finish for the trip by placing third, earning VN₫ 104.30 Million (~₹3.58 Lakhs). This achievement marked his fourth cash of the series, bringing his total earnings to VN₫ 216.47 Million (~₹7.43 Lakhs). Shivam Shukla also made a notable finish, placing 11th for VN₫ 19.010 Million (~₹65,273).
The Hyper Turbo event, characterized by its fast-paced 10-minute levels, saw UK’s Simon Burns emerge as the victor. Burns clinched the largest portion of the VN₫ 1.039 Billion prize pool, walking away with VN₫ 195.624 Million.
Event #39: VN₫ 50 Million Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty, the largest APT Single Day High Roller ever, drew a record-breaking 306 entries. Six returned for the final showdown, eyeing the massive VN₫ 7.237 Billion prize pool. The top prize stood at VN₫ 1.451 Billion, with an additional VN₫ 6.120 Billion in the bounty pool and a top bounty of VN₫ 1 Billion.
Russia’s Natalia Rozova triumphed over this formidable field, besting China’s Chunhui Ji in heads-up play to win VN₫ 1.451 Billion, marking the second-largest prize of her poker career. Ji secured VN₫ 964.68 Million for second place.
Rozova’s victory was astonishing, as she captured the three largest bounties in the tournament – VN₫ 1 Billion, VN₫ 500 Million, and VN₫ 300 Million. To put this feat into perspective, the odds of achieving this were a minuscule 0.0002%, equivalent to a 1 in 999,999 chance – a truly one-in-a-million achievement. For comparison, the likelihood of being struck by lightning is 32 times higher than claiming the top three bounties in this event.
India’s Karan Gupta also made a mark, picking up his first series score in the Single Day High Roller – Mystery Bounty. Gupta exited in 34th place, taking home VN₫ 49.93 Million (~₹1.71 Lakhs).
In Event #53: VN₫ 12 Million Turbo – Double Stack, a strong contingent of 182 players (162 unique) battled across 27 swift 15-minute levels. Their aim was a share of the VN₫ 1.907 Billion prize pool. Among them, two Indians made notable finishes: Daniyal Mohamed Kazi placed 18th, earning VN₫ 22.88 Million (~₹78,561), and Harsh Bubna finished 26th, taking home VN₫ 19.07 Million (~₹65,479).
South Korea’s Jaeki Choi emerged victorious in this fast-paced event, claiming his first-ever APT trophy and a top prize of VN₫ 422.302 Million.
Event #50: VN₫ 120 Million Single Day High Roller – 8 Max, the sixth high roller tournament of the series, attracted a solid turnout of 114 entries (91 unique) despite coinciding with the two Main Event flights. Over twenty-seven 25-minute levels, players vied for a share of the VN₫ 12.385 Billion prize pool and the sought-after APT silver lion silhouette trophy. China`s Yingrui Ge emerged as the champion, securing his first APT title and the best result of his poker career with a VN₫ 3.116 Billion win, following an intense heads-up duel with Vietnam’s Minh Phu Dao. Dao earned VN₫ 2.105 Billion for his second-place finish, marking the sixth-largest result of his career.
In other side events, Japan’s Mika Ochiishi claimed victory in Event #52: VN₫ 8 Million Women’s Event, winning VN₫ 142.51 Million. China’s Tianhao Zheng triumphed in Event #54: VN₫ 9 Million Turbo – Double Board, Single Winner, pocketing VN₫ 137.42 Million. Thailand’s Peerathat Sukpaisarn won Event #57: VN₫ 3 Million Super Hyper Turbo – All In or Fold, taking home VN₫ 85.64 Million, adding to the diverse roster of APT side event champions.
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