Daily Majors: Satyam Verma, Praveen KR, Vaibhav Temani & Gautam Rohilla Take the Wednesday Flagships by Storm

Wednesday’s online poker scene erupted in a symphony of victories and high-stakes battles across Adda52, PokerBaazi, Spartan Poker, Natural8 India, Pocket52, and Junglee Poker. The ₹15 Crores GTD Adda52 Online Poker Series (AOPS) – Goa Edition remained the centrepiece, drawing the biggest names and fiercest competition. Further enriching the mid-week offerings were Spartan Poker`s Half Buy-in Millionaire IV Qualifier and A23 Poker`s ₹1+ Crores GTD Stack-a-thon Series.

Dominating the day’s narratives was ‘WholeLottaShove,’ who, riding high from Monday’s victory in Natural8 India’s APL Series: Zodiac Main Event and a podium finish in the Hold’em 6-Max, dazzled again on Wednesday. This time, they championed Natural8 India’s Hold’em 6-Max for a stunning ₹8.12 Lakhs and secured an eighth-place finish in the Hold’em Marathon, accumulating ₹8.82 Lakhs from these two outstanding performances.

Satyam Verma didn’t lag far behind, raking in a whopping ₹7.19 Lakhs from two deep runs. Verma made his mark in Natural8 India’s Wednesday Wonderbox 150 [Mystery Bounty] (8th for ₹5.80 Lakhs) and Mini Wednesday Wonderbox 15 [Mystery Bounty] (9th for ₹1.39 Lakhs), finishing second on the mid-week leaderboard.

Sanjay Walia, a dedicated freeroll grinder on Adda52, made headlines by winning the AOPS Wednesday Feature for a personal best of ₹3.51 Lakhs and the 16th of 26 exclusive AOPS trophies up for grabs. Akshay Kapoor also made a noteworthy comeback with a runner-up finish for ₹2.55 Lakhs, bringing his total winnings for the day to a commendable ₹2.61 Lakhs.

Praveen KR etched his name in AOPS history, becoming the first player to bag two trophies. He conquered Adda52`s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for a hefty ₹3.30 Lakhs, scoring an astonishing 143X ROI on his ₹2,310 satellite investment and totalling ₹3.44 Lakhs for the day. Meanwhile, Young Gun Gaurav Sood, the reigning Player of the Year, proved his mettle with a second-place finish with ₹2.44 Lakhs and adding ₹3.95 Lakhs across six events, storming to #5 in the Player of the Year rankings.

The AOPS – Goa Edition continued to dish out titles, with Raghav Siddalinga (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD AOPS Sunlight for ₹79,006), ‘Bubblybluff’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD AOPS Nebula for ₹54,558), ‘Jumbo52’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Moonracer for ₹51,863), ‘Neit’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Timewarp PLO for ₹45,038), ‘Anujrajani28’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Powerslam for ₹43,663) adding their names to the AOPS list of champions.

Vaibhav Temani continued his stellar 2024 run, capturing PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller title and a ₹3.41 Lakhs win, contributing to a daily total of ₹3.85 Lakhs from six deep runs. Kunal Patni, Natural8 India Brand Ambassador and Executive Director, also made a notable return to online play, finishing second for ₹2.60 Lakhs and accumulating ₹2.76 Lakhs for the day, hitting ₹3 Crores in tracked online profits.

‘Letschill‘ achieved their third 2024 title in Spartan Poker’s Destiny, securing ₹3.26 Lakhs, while Hardik Nair, POY #5, came close with a runner-up finish, earning ₹2.22 Lakhs and totalling ₹3.03 Lakhs from four deep runs.

Gautam Rohilla snapped a 4.5-month title drought by winning PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2.26 Lakhs from a three-way deal, summing up to ₹2.33 Lakhs in total winnings. ‘dofast‘ and Ganesh Kamat also benefited from the deal, securing ₹1.91 Lakhs and ₹1.52 Lakhs, respectively.

Aditya Singh continued his formidable streak with a ₹2.11 Lakhs win from PokerBaazi’s The Pride after a heads-up deal, marking at least his seventh flagship title of the year, while Tanmay Benara, the runner-up, pocketed ₹2.10 Lakhs, amassing ₹2.94 Lakhs from four finishes.

Kovid Saraswat continued his domination by shipping PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller, adding ₹1.92 Lakhs to his day`s total of ₹2.79 Lakhs. Sanish Chhabra secured second place with ₹1.43 Lakhs and total winnings touching ₹1.72 Lakhs.

Mohit Mehta snapped a four-week title drought with a commanding win in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite, securing ₹1.16 Lakhs and at least ₹1.19 Lakhs in total. ‘DHANEESH007’ pocketed a personal best ₹84,084 in second place.

The other PokerBaazi marquees crowned champions in Sumeet Rajpurohit (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹75,000) and Vinay B (Won 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹98,000).

PokerStars India veteran ‘PabloDEscobar‘ achieved their first major victory of 2024 in Monster Stack, claiming ₹1.43 Lakhs, and ‘rish7777‘ wrapped up second place with ₹60,397.

On Pocket52, ‘Spartan11‘ emerged victorious in Pocket Rockets, bagging ₹46,433, while ‘khush1313’ claimed second for ₹32,614.

‘abhimeena001’ led the charge in Junglee Poker’s Primetime Wish, winning ₹35,025.

Wednesday’s poker scene was also marked by victories from players like Prakashchandra Choudhary, Muneesh Sharma, and Bheem Singh Meena.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

Adda52

AOPS Wednesday Feature – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 371

Re-entries – 399

Prize Pool – ₹20,24,998

Places Paid – 107

The Adda52 Online Poker Series – Goa Edition continued its sizzling run on Wednesday, featuring familiar faces and rising stars making their mark. However, a relatively unknown player stole the show in the coveted ₹20 Lakhs GTD AOPS Wednesday Feature!

Sanjay ‘SanjayWalia’ Walia, a dedicated freeroll grinder on the platform, emerged from the shadows to conquer the ₹20 Lakhs GTD AOPS Wednesday Feature. Walia battled against 370 fierce opponents in a field of 770 entries, displaying remarkable composure and strategic prowess throughout the nine-hour battle. This maiden victory on the platform marked a monumental achievement for Walia, earning him a career-best ₹3.51 Lakhs and the 16th of 26 exclusive AOPS trophies up for grabs!

Sanjay Walia’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹8.29 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.07 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

While Walia stole the show with his first-place finish, fortune also smiled on poker commentator and circuit regular Akshay ‘iamyourdad01’ Kapoor. Famed for his WPT Prime Cambodia title victory, Kapoor came close to winning his first AOPS trophy in the 8 PM AOPS headliner, securing a runner-up finish and a rewarding ₹2.55 Lakhs.

Kapoor’s mid-week exploits extended beyond the AOPS flagship. He notched another two deep runs and a bounty score. His combined Wednesday haul reached a staggering ₹2.61 Lakhs, signalling a potential return to form for the popular poker personality.

> 2nd in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹2,54,973

> 82nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹2,703

> 22nd in Adda52’s AOPS Moonracer for ₹2,368

> Won bounties worth ₹982 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack

Akshay Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹59.32 Lakhs

The AOPS Wednesday Feature boasted other stellar performances as well, with Ankush ‘Ank4u’ Narang (3rd for ₹1.85 Lakhs), Anmolraj ‘anmolrajy’ Singh Chawla (4th for ₹1.34 Lakhs), last week’s AOPS Monday Feature runner-up finisher Ishita ‘ishitawarrior’ Arora (6th for ₹70,717), the ever-present Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Singh (7th for ₹51,023) and the recent AOPS Saturday Feature champion Satyam ‘9X8X8X3X6X’ Bhalla (8th for ₹36,946), all making a solid run for the title.

Adding another layer of excitement, the ₹2,750 buy-in AOPS Wednesday Feature not only met but exceeded its guarantee by a respectable ₹25,000, creating a juicy ₹20.25 Lakhs prize pool shared by the top 107 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Sanjay ‘SanjayWalia’ Walia – ₹3,51,348
2. Akshay ‘iamyourdad01’ Kapoor – ₹2,54,973
3. Ankush ‘Ank4u’ Narang – ₹1,85,034
4. Anmolraj ‘anmolrajy’ Singh Chawla – ₹1,33,983
5. nishant7648 – ₹97,446
6. Ishita ‘ishitawarrior’ Arora – ₹70,717
7. Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Singh – ₹51,023
8. Satyam ‘9X8X8X3X6X’ Bhalla – ₹36,946

AOPS Hardball Deepstack – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,700

Entries – 127

Re-entries – 106

Prize Pool – ₹16,87,008

Places Paid – 35

The online poker scene pulsated with electrifying energy this Wednesday, witnessing the continued success of a new online crusher and the continued brilliance of a legend. Praveen ‘praveen2626’ KR, a name soon to be etched in memory, ignited the tables with a scorching run, adding another ₹3.44 Lakhs to his coffers and achieving a historic feat at the ongoing AOPS – Goa Edition by becoming the first player to win two AOPS trophies at the series.

Fresh off his Sunday AOPS Bounty Championship victory and Monday leaderboard dominance, Praveen stormed the prestigious ₹15 Lakhs GTD AOPS Hardball Deepstack on Adda52. Navigating a sea of 233 players (127 unique) with laser focus, he outlasted them all in a gripping six-hour battle. His ₹3.30 Lakhs top prize in the 9:30 PM flagship wasn’t just a win; it was a masterclass, yielding an astonishing 143X ROI on his ₹2,310 satellite investment to enter the event. This victory, coupled with three deep runs across other platforms, cemented his position as a force to be reckoned with, catapulting him to the top echelons of the AOPS Mega Leaderboard.

Praveen’s Wednesday achievements include:

> 1st in Adda52’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for ₹3,29,902

> 103rd in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹6,105

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,748

> 11th in PokerStars India’s Big Bubble Rush for ₹2,714

Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

While Praveen’s performance stole the spotlight, another titan of the game cast a long shadow. Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood, poker royalty and reigning Player of the Year, put up a brave fight in the AOPS Hardball Deepstack, ultimately finishing second for ₹2.44 Lakhs.

But Sood’s brilliance wasn’t limited to this singular podium finish. He cashed in five other tournaments, including a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller, raking in a staggering ₹3.95 Lakhs for the day. This multi-pronged attack propelled him to the #4 spot in the Player of the Year race, setting him up for another breakout year.

> 2nd in Adda52’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for ₹2,44,028

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹99,620

> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹32,640

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹8,138

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,277

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹3,904

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹20.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹45.89 Lakhs | Moves to #4 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #2 in Annual Profits

The competition in the AOPS Hardball Deepstack remained fierce, with seasoned players like Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.80 Lakhs), Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh (5th for ₹98,764) and last night’s Destiny runner-up finisher Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair (6th for ₹73,056) battling it out for poker glory.

The ₹7,700 buy-in AOPS Hardball Deepstack surpassed expectations, generating a massive prize pool of ₹16.87 Lakhs, exceeding the guarantee and rewarding the top 35 finishers handsomely.

Final Table Results

1. Praveen ‘praveen2626’ KR – ₹3,29,902
2. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹2,44,028
3. Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar – ₹1,80,021
4. bhavikpoddar28 – ₹1,33,520
5. Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh – ₹98,764
6. Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair – ₹73,056
7. khurafaati – ₹53,554
8. godsmack1987 – ₹39,487

The other AOPS title winners of the day included:

> Raghav ‘FuckedUpLife’ Siddalinga (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD AOPS Sunlight for ₹79,006).

> ‘Bubblybluff‘ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD AOPS Nebula for ₹54,558).

> ‘Jumbo52′ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Moonracer for ₹51,863).

> ‘Neit‘ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Timewarp PLO for ₹45,038).

> ‘Anujrajani28‘ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Powerslam for ₹43,663).

₹3 Crores GTD AOPS Main Event – Day 1C

Day 1C > Entries – 166 | Re-entries – 74 | Survivors – 22 | Chip Leader – Young Gun Aayush ‘Aayusharya’ Arya (450,982)

Combined > 749 | Re-entries – 229 | Survivors – 104 | Overall Chip Leader – Amit ‘asg123’ Gehani (634,036)

₹25 Lakhs GTD Micro Main Event – Qualifier 12

Q12 > Entries – 193 | Re-entries – 46 | Survivors – 32 | Chip Leader – ‘TheBang02’ (221,234)

Combined > Entries – 2,671 | Re-entries – 1,124 | Survivors – 436 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘8Z8Z5Z5A0A’ (467,634)

AOPS LeaderBoard Standings After Day 12

Day 12 of the ₹15 Crore GTD AOPS – Goa Edition on Adda52 finds the leaderboards ablaze with fierce competition. Both the AOPS Mega and Mini leaderboards witness established players solidifying their positions while new talents claw their way up the ranks, creating a captivating narrative of experience versus rising ambition.

AOPS Mega Leaderboard

In the ₹25 Lakhs GTD AOPS Mega Leaderboard, Bibhu ‘Vibhuiit17’ Agarwal remains firmly entrenched at the #1 spot for the fifth consecutive day, wielding an impressive 693 points. His unwavering consistency across 28 AOPS cashes is further solidified by his four final table appearances, including a commendable second-place finish in the AOPS Warhammer, making him a worthy contender.

Atrij ‘Freevill’ Singhal, last week’s AOPS Wednesday Feature finalist, has climbed to the #2 position with 613 points. While his overall scores might not be as dominant, his ability to deliver clutch performances at crucial moments makes him a contender to watch.

Rounding out the podium is Tarush ‘tarush123’ Gupta, the recent AOPS Tuesday Feature victory, who has slipped to #3 with 606 points. His versatile skillset, evident in 14 AOPS scores, two titles, and a runner-up finish, positions him as a formidable threat to the existing order.

AOPS Mini Leaderboard

The ₹10 Lakhs GTD AOPS Mini Leaderboard sees Unmesh ‘Unmesh100’ Nair holding onto his throne with a commanding 1,019 points, fueled by his final table finish in the AOPS Moonracer. His dominance stems from a staggering 35 AOPS cashes, showcasing his ability to adapt and navigate the tournament landscape with remarkable skill. Victories in the AOPS Sunlight and AOPS Powerslam stand as testaments to his well-rounded approach. However, the challengers are closing in rapidly.

Md ‘t9ace’ Nazim trails at #2 with 908 points, his consistency across 42 AOPS tournaments being his key weapon. Six final tables, two runner-up finishes in Tuesday’s AOPS Nebula and the AOPS Timewarp PKO, and a recent title win in the AOPS Nebula demonstrate his tenacity and ability to stay in the thick of the fight.

Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat sits close behind at #3 with 897 points. His impressive journey boasts 42 AOPS cashes, eight final tables, and an AOPS Powerslam title, highlighting his aggressive yet calculated approach to the game.

PokerBaazi

Pride HighRoller (KO) – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹12,500

Entries – 100

Re-entries – 53

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 29

Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani is on a tear in 2024, posting nine final table finishes and two title wins. His meteoric rise continued with a commanding victory in PokerBaazi ₹18 Lakhs GTD Pride HighRoller last night, just two days after conquering PokerStars India’s Eliminator, marking his third title conquest of the year.

In the high-stakes 8:30 PM flagship, Temani charged through a formidable field of 153 entrants (100 unique), emerging victorious after an epic seven-hour and 23-minute showdown. This marked his maiden Pride HighRoller title and came with a hefty ₹3.41 Lakhs (₹35,000 in bounties), the day’s second-highest single score.

Temani’s hot streak extended beyond the Pride HighRoller, as he cashed in five other events, raking in a total of ₹3.85 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹3,40,640 (₹35,000 in bounties)

> 20th in Adda5’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for ₹18,307

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,123

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,808

> 14th in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for ₹5,639

> 9th in Adda52’s AOPS Timewarp PLO for ₹4,469

Vaibhav Temani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.09 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹29.66 Lakhs

While Temani stole the show in the Pride HighRoller, other notable players also made their mark. Natural8 India Brand Ambassador and Executive Director Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni narrowly missed out on ending his three-week title drought, finishing runner-up in the primetime PKO event for a respectable ₹2.60 Lakhs (₹25,000 in bounties). He added a combined ₹2.76 Lakhs from three other cashes and additional bounties, hitting ₹3 Crores in tracked online profits!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹2,59,720* (₹25,000 in bounties)

> 66th in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹7,148

> 91st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹5,696

> 65th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹2,703

> Won bounties worth ₹982 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack

Kunal Patni’s online stats (excluding Naturl8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar also enjoyed a profitable night, securing ₹2.09 Lakhs from three deep runs and additional bounties.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹1,66,940* (₹12,500 in bounties)

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹23,999

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹14,464

> Won bounties worth ₹3,929 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack

Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.53 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹31.02 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.51 Lakhs

The Pride HighRoller final table was a star-studded affair, featuring established names like Sandeep ‘King19’ Singh Kohli (3rd for ₹2.06 Lakhs), Sunday’s (1000X) BSS Superstack runner-up, Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (5th for ₹1.21 Lakhs), and last night’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack runner-up and three-time POY, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (6th for ₹99,620).

Despite the high level of competition, the ₹12,500 buy-in Pride HighRoller recorded an overlay shortfall of ₹1.86 Lakhs, with the top 29 finishers receiving payouts.

Final Table Results (Includes Bounties)

1. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹3,40,640
2. Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni – ₹2,59,720
3. Sandeep ‘King19’ Singh Kohli – ₹2,05,820
4. Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹1,66,940
5. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹1,20,920
6. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹99,620

WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 505

Re-entries – 460

Prize Pool – ₹18,46,045

Places Paid – 182

In a spectacular Wednesday showdown, Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla silenced his doubters by roaring back to form by capturing his first title of 2024 in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF!

Returning to the champion’s podium after a slow start to the year, Rohilla navigated a massive field of 965 players (505 unique) in the first running of this 7:30 PM flagship this week with surgical precision, battling for seven hours and 16 minutes before securing a handsome ₹2.26 Lakhs through a three-way deal.

This victory not only marked the end of a 4.5-month title drought since his September 28 win in The Summit but also served as a powerful statement, silencing any lingering doubts about his abilities. Rohilla added to his success by finishing 63rd in The Pride for ₹6,510, bringing his Wednesday total to ₹2.33 Lakhs.

Gautam Rohila’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹5.86 Lakhs

The three-way deal in the WTF also benefitted ‘dofast,’ who collected a personal-best ₹1.91 Lakhs as the runner-up, and Ganesh ‘ganeshkamat’ Kamat, walking away with ₹1.52 Lakhs in third place.

While Rohilla’s comeback story was the headline act in WTF, several other players impressed with their consistent performances. Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare, still basking in the afterglow of his Mega Stack victory, continued his hot streak by amassing a cool ₹2.47 Lakhs across five cashes. His impressive run included three final tables, keeping his POY aspirations alive.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹94,148

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹56,984

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹42,400

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹39,060

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹14,464

Aniket Waghmare’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.69 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.96 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes and Profits)

Meanwhile, Sunday’s Millionaire IV finalist Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara added another chapter to his success story. He crossed the coveted ₹6.50 Crores mark in tracked winnings, fueled by ₹3.34 Lakhs in total winnings across four deep runs that included two final table finishes. This propelled him to the #20 spot in the POY rankings.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹2,09,912

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹38,952

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹36,780

> 37th in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹8,658

Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.97 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹35.05 Lakhs | Moves to #20 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes and Profits)

Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar also had a night to remember, securing ₹2.09 Lakhs from three deep runs and additional bounties. His fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹1.67 Lakhs was a highlight of his Wednesday grind.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹1,66,940* (₹12,500 in bounties)

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹23,999

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹14,464

> Won bounties worth ₹3,929 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack

Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.52 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹31.02 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.51 Lakhs

The WTF final table also witnessed strong showings from seasoned regulars like Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (5th for ₹66,827) and Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani (7th for ₹30,644).

Beyond individual achievements, the sheer scale and participation in the ₹2,200 buy-in WTF were remarkable. Crushing its advertised guarantee, the 7:30 PM flagship generated a massive ₹18.46 Lakhs prize pool, rewarding the top 182 finishers and making it a night many won’t forget.

Final Table Results

1. Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla – ₹2,26,192*
2. dofast – ₹1,91,380*
3. Ganesh ‘ganeshkamat’ Kamat – ₹1,51,564*
4. Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare – ₹94,148
5. Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹66,827
6. Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara – ₹38,952
7. Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani – ₹30,644
8. Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹23,999

*denotes a three-way deal

The Pride – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,025

Entries – 240

Re-entries – 225

Prize Pool – ₹16,27,000

Places Paid – 92

Online poker phenom Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) is carving out quite the legacy for himself. With victories in Natural8 India`s Ultra Deepstack Bounty Turbo and PokerBaazi`s WTF earlier this month, Singh further cemented his dominance by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Pride last night, marking at least his seventh flagship victory of 2024.

Facing a daunting field of 465 contenders (240 unique) in the 8 PM The Pride showdown, Singh dominated the seven-hour battle with his trademark tactical prowess. His strategic manoeuvring, aided by a heads-up deal and two entries, earned him the coveted title and a hefty ₹2.11 Lakhs payday.

Singh wasn’t the only one making waves. Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara, riding the momentum of his recent AOPS Warhammer victory, secured the runner-up position in the Pride, banking ₹2.10 Lakhs, thanks to the same heads-up deal.

But Benara’s success wasn’t limited to The Pride. The poker pro from Agra displayed versatility by racking up impressive finishes in three other featured events, amassing a total of ₹2.94 Lakhs in Wednesday earnings.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹2,09,912 * (heads-up deal)

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹38,952

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹36,780

> 37th in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹8,658

Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.97 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹35.04 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.54 Lakhs

Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal, riding a hot streak after making it to the final table in The Big Show on Monday, added another ₹1.44 Lakhs to his coffers with four deep runs, including final table finishes in PokerBaazi`s The Pride and Daily Mini HighRoller.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,00,091

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹36,217

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,984

> 70th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,842

Drish Aggarwal online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹59.56 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.04 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Another formidable online warrior, Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare, fresh off his Mega Stack victory on Tuesday, also had a profitable night, garnering ₹2.47 Lakhs through five cash finishes, cementing his place at #5 in the Player of the Year race!

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹94,148

> 7th in SpartanPoker’s Destiny for ₹56,984

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹42,400

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹39,060

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹14,464

Aniket Waghmare’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.69 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.96 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes and Profits)

The final table of The Pride served as a testament to the high level of competition in the online poker scene. Seasoned regulars like Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan (3rd for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (5th for ₹69,657), and Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (8th for ₹30,923) battled it out for a share of the lucrative ₹16.27 Lakhs prize pool, showcasing the depth of talent and skill present in the Indian online poker landscape.

The high-calibre competition added even more excitement to the ₹4,025 buy-in The Pride. The flagship event attracted a massive turnout and generated a prize pool of ₹16.27 Lakhs, rewarding the top 92 finishers for their skill and perseverance.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹2,11,448*
2. Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara – ₹2,09,912*
3. Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan – ₹1,39,640
4. Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal – ₹1,00,091
5. Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹69,657
6. thankgod – ₹48,825
7. Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare – ₹39,060
8. Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer – ₹30,923

*denotes a heads-up deal

Daily Mini HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,000

Entries – 125

Re-Entries – 65

Prize Pool – ₹11,57,100

Places Paid – 38

Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat continues his rampage through the online poker scene, carrying his December 2023 leaderboard dominance into the new year. As the first week of February concludes, Saraswat boasts an impressive 11 final table finishes and two title wins in 2024, adding the PokerBaazi ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Mini HighRoller crown to his collection last night.

Saraswat’s magic touch in the Daily Mini HighRoller started with a ₹575 satellite, which he expertly transformed into a handsome ₹1.92 Lakhs payday. He battled through a field of 190 entrants (125 unique) in the 9 PM Wednesday flagship, emerging victorious after a hard-fought seven hours and 49 minutes of gameplay, marking his maiden Daily Mini HighRoller title and his second victory of the year after winning the AOPS Fastlane on January 28.

But Saraswat’s winning spree didn’t end there. He cashed in two additional events, amassing a combined ₹2.79 Lakhs in winnings and bounties.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,91,616

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹62,040

> 17th in Adda52’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for ₹21,857

> Won bounties worth ₹3,438 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹73 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹31.62 Lakhs

Former EndBoss champion Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra, also hungry for his first title of 2024, fell just short of Saraswat in the Daily Mini HighRoller, finishing runner-up for a respectable ₹1.43 Lakhs. This wasn’t just a consolation prize, though. Chhabra’s Wednesday haul extended beyond this achievement, totalling a commendable ₹1.72 Lakhs from six deep runs and bounties across platforms.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,43,480

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,277

> 75th in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹6,105

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹5,696

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,059

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹3,904

> Won bounties worth ₹1,965 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack

Sanish Chhabra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.64 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹15.27 Lakhs

Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi continued his impressive run in 2024, adding ₹1.52 Lakhs to his burgeoning tally with four deep runs on Wednesday night.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,12,817

> 10th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹21,674

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹9,765

> 53rd in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹7,444

Neel Joshi’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.84 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹24.58 Lakhs

Beyond these three standouts, Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking), the Sunday BSS Big Bounty champion, continued his hot streak with at least ₹1.14 Lakhs earned from five cash finishes on Wednesday.

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹64,219

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹21,780

> 29th in Adda52’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for ₹16,157

> 98th in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹6,401

> 95th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,980

The ₹7,000 buy-in Daily Mini HighRoller not only attracted a strong field of players but also surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a juicy ₹11.57 Lakhs distributed among the top 38 finishers. This tournament served as a testament to the growing popularity of online poker in India and the increasing number of players vying for their share of the action.

Final Table Results

1. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,91,616
2. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹1,43,480
3. Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹1,12,817
4. Sappi – ₹86,783
5. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹64,219
6. missmaisel – ₹46,284

The Pride Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,012

Entries – 232

Re-entries – 197

Prize Pool – ₹7,50,750

Places Paid – 82

Accomplished online pro Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking) rekindled his winning ways this Wednesday, bursting through a four-week title drought with a dominant performance in PokerBaazi’s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite. Navigating a competitive field of 429 contenders (232 unique) in the 7:30 PM event with laser focus, Mehta emerged victorious after an intense six-hour battle, securing a well-deserved ₹1.16 Lakhs payday, marking at least his third title victory of the year.

Not content with the title, Mehta added another ₹3,138 to his night’s haul by finishing 160th in the WTF, pushing his total earnings to at least ₹1.19 Lakhs.

While Mehta deservedly grabbed the spotlight, another player, ‘DHANEESH007,’ active on PokerBaazi since last March, made a significant impression by securing the runner-up spot in The Pride Lite and earning ₹84,084. This achievement marked their highest payout on PokerBaazi, highlighting their skill and potential for future victories, even as they pursue their first title win on the platform.

The final table of The Pride Lite displayed diverse talent and fierce competition. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh finished fifth with ₹32,282, while Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar secured sixth with ₹22,598. Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi, fresh from his final table appearance in Tuesday’s The Endeavour Lite, added another feather to his cap with an eighth-place finish, adding ₹14,715 to his growing bankroll.

The ₹2,012 entry buy-in The Pride Lite just about surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a healthy ₹7.51 Lakhs prize pool that rewarded 82 players for their dedication and skill.

Final Table Results

1. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹1,15,616
2. DHANEESH007 – ₹84,084
3. Cliffhanger76 – ₹61,712
4. storm_77 – ₹46,246
5. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹32,282
6. Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar – ₹22,598
7. Rj147 – ₹18,243
8. Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi – ₹14,715

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 234

Re-entries – 129

Prize Pool – ₹6,31,620

Places Paid – 77

Poker veteran Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B is on a tear with showing no signs of slowing down! Having finished fourth in Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR, he roared back to conquer PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT last night. This marks his second Daily SPRINT win this month, third for the year, and an impressive sixth overall.

In the 10 PM marquee, Vinay traversed a starting assembly of 363 players (234 unique) in a gripping 6.5-hour battle, emerging victorious and securing a significant ₹97,585 payday. Driven by his winning momentum, Vinay B notched four additional cashes on Wednesday, totalling a striking ₹1.45 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹97,585

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹26,780

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹11,571

> 82nd in Adda52’s AOPS Wednesday Feature for ₹6,401

> 60th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,969

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 3)

Vinay B’s online stats (excluding MPL Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.89 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹40.75 Lakhs | Ranked #8 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT runner-up was ‘madmax123’, who secured a personal best ₹71,878 on PokerBaazi. Tuesday’s Daily Mini HighRoller champion, Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee, also made a strong showing, finishing fourth and taking home ₹39,729.

With a generous ₹6.32 Lakhs prize pool distributed among the top 77 participants, the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT lived up to its promise of rewarding action.

Final Table Results

1. Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹97,585
2. madmax123 – ₹71,878
3. opbm1 – ₹52,298
4. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹39,729
5. Stevensoz – ₹27,539
6. wishy07 – ₹20,212
7. sw1612 – ₹15,538

‘Karandiwan91’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹77,920), ‘paranoid’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹72,500), ‘Jerome’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹31,320), Prakashchandra ‘pcc2192’ Choudhary (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹26,460), ‘endgame04’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹23,490), ‘hrnar123’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹17,060), and ‘pranavsid98’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹10,780) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Pocket52

Pocket Rockets – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 140

Re-entries – 90

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000

Places Paid – 35

Pocket52 witnessed a double dose of ‘Spartan111‘ last night, as the user not only made two entries in the platform’s ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets but also dominated the competition, emerging victorious after a seven-hour battle. Navigating a field of 230 contenders (140 unique), ‘Spartan111’ outclassed their opponents, etching their name on the champion’s board and securing a personal best payday of ₹46,433 on Pocket52.

‘khus1313‘ put up a commendable fight, finishing inches behind ‘Spartan111’ in second place and taking home a respectable ₹32,614.

While the ₹1,100 buy-in Pocket Rockets fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹20,000, Pocket52 stepped in to ensure that the top 35 finishers were duly rewarded. The platform covered the shortfall by awarding Tournament Discount Credits (TDC), demonstrating their commitment to player value and creating a positive tournament experience.

Final Table Results

1. Spartan111 – ₹46,433
2. khush1313 – ₹32,614
3. DONBADSHA1 – ₹24,485
4. Senbonzakura – ₹18,679
5. rage_king – ₹14,531
6. Tukuna – ₹11,413
7. harrythakur151 – ₹9,068
8. KissMyAss – ₹7,305

‘Pull’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,754) and ‘palash1’ (Won ₹80K GTD Brunch for ₹10,510) won the other Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.

Junglee Poker

Primetime Wish – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,500

Total Entries – 111

Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000

Places Paid – 14

Junglee Poker’s Wednesday night staple, the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Primetime Wish, witnessed a clash of 111 skilled players vying for the coveted top spot. In a display of focus and strategic brilliance, ‘abhimeena001‘ emerged victorious, seizing the winner’s payday of ₹35,025 and etching their name on the tournament’s leaderboard.

While ‘abhimeena001’ basked in their victory, another player, ‘kkmeena143,’ deserves recognition for their commendable performance. They put up a brave fight in the heads-up showdown, pushing ‘abhimeena001’ to their limits. Despite falling short of the top spot, ‘kkmeena143’ walked away with a well-deserved ₹26,430 for their runner-up finish.

The ₹1,500 buy-in Primetime Wish lived up to its reputation, not just for the thrilling competition but also for its rewarding structure. The top 14 finishers were duly compensated for their efforts, ensuring their dedication and skill were recognized.

Final Table Results

1. abhimeena001 – ₹35,025
2. kkmeena143 – ₹26,430
3. dhanupremdh – ₹19,950
4. kingpin – ₹15,045
5. mkgarg123 – ₹11,340
6. meena26960438 – ₹8,565

PokerStars India

Monster Stack – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 79

Re-entries – 57

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,34,344

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,67,172

Total Prize Pool – ₹2,67,172

Places Paid – 17

PokerStars India veteran ‘PabloDEscobar’ finally unleashed their inner beast, capturing their first tournament victory of 2024 in the thrilling ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Stack last night. In a display of dominance that left opponents trembling, they steamrolled through the 136-player field (79 unique) in the 8 PM headliner in just five and a half hours, securing a well-deserved ₹1.43 Lakhs payday (₹93,436 in bounties) and solidifying their position as the night’s champion on the platform.

PabloDEscobar’s PokerStars India stats: Site Winnings: ₹36.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

While ‘PabloDEscobar’ claimed the spotlight, others stepped up to challenge their reign. ‘rish7777’ put up a commendable fight, ultimately finishing second and taking home a respectable ₹60,397 (₹10,805 in bounties). Rounding out the podium was Amit ‘the_ziro’ J, who pocketed ₹42,832 (₹9,700 in bounties) for his third-place finish.

Beyond the podium finishes, the tournament witnessed several other notable performances. Kabir ‘kabir2298’ Tandon emerged as a consistent force, amassing at least ₹70,610 in winnings from four deep runs.

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹43,200

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹17,930

> 55th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,510

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Dailay SPRINT for ₹2,970

The Monster Stack final table wasn’t short of exciting names. Young Gun Anmol ‘Kaanchacheena’ Mehta, fresh off his Tuesday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table finish, impressed with a sixth-place finish worth ₹20,449 (₹5,402 in bounties). Nilesh ‘Stuungar’s Fan’ Chavan also made his mark, securing ₹33,996 (₹22,223 in bounties) for his seventh-place finish.

The ₹4,400 buy-in Monster Stack surpassed its guarantee, generating a healthy ₹5.34 Lakhs prize pool. This generosity rewarded the top 17 finishers for their skills and perseverance.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. PabloDEscobar – ₹1,43,029
2. rish7777 – ₹60,397
3. Amit ‘the_ziro’ J – ₹42,832
4. Kabir ‘kabir2298’ Tandon – ₹33,448
5. Deepak006 – ₹29,398
6. Anmol ‘Kaanchacheena’ Mehta – ₹20,449
7. Nilesh ‘Stuungar’s Fan’ Chavan – ₹33,996

Muneesh ‘nirwair’ Sharma (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Big Bubble Rush for ₹41,094), ‘destinygrinder’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹21,682), ‘amitleo1981’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹15,997), and ‘Prithvi99’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹11,584) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerStars India.

Spartan Poker

Destiny – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 114

Re-entries – 32

Re-buys – 126

Prize Pool – ₹13,60,000

Places Paid – 20

The winning train keeps rolling for ‘Letschill’! Following their Hold’em PKO victory on February 1, ‘Letschill’ captured their third title of the year and sixth overall on Spartan Poker by conquering the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Destiny last night.

The victory was hard-earned, as ‘Letschill’ had to navigate a reg-laden field of 272 players (114 unique) in the 8 PM headliner. After seven hours and 22 minutes of intense play, ‘Letschill’ emerged victorious, securing a site-best payday of ₹3.26 Lakhs, bringing them close to profitability on Spartan Poker.

‘Letschill’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹25.57 lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

While ‘Letschill’ reigned supreme in Destiny, another notable performance came from Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair, mentored by poker legend Aditya Agarwal. He put on a solid showing in his pursuit of his eighth title of the year, finishing runner-up in Destiny for ₹2.22 Lakhs.

This wasn’t Nair’s only success on Wednesday, as he also notched three other impressive cashes, bringing his mid-week total to a handsome ₹3.03 Lakhs. His consistent performances have cemented his place at #5 in the POY race, indicating Nair is well on his way to another banner year.

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹2,21,680

> 6th in Adda52’s AOPS Hardball Deepstack for ₹73,056

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,984

> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,842

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹86.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹35.16 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.70 Lakhs | Moves to #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare is another player enjoying a hot streak. Coming in fresh after winning the Mega Stack on Tuesday, Waghmare raked in an excellent ₹2.47 Lakhs across five cash finishes last evening, including three final table appearances.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹94,148

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹56,984

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹42,400

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹39,060

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹14,464

Aniket Waghmare’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.69 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.96 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes and Profits)

The Destiny final table was a sight to behold, also featuring other accomplished regulars like Mohit ‘Quetzalcoatl’ Mittal (4th for ₹1.21 Lakhs) and Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijay (5th for ₹96,968).

With entry priced at ₹5,500, Destiny comfortably exceeded its advertised guarantee, distributing a lucrative ₹13.60 Lakhs in prize money among the top 20 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Letschill – ₹3,26,400
2. Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair – ₹2,21,680
3. Shihtzu – ₹1,46,200
4. Mohit ‘Quetzalcoatl’ Mittal – ₹1,20,768
5. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijay – ₹96,968
6. Devilis007 – ₹76,024
7. Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare – ₹56,984
8. pinchu99 – ₹42,160

₹1 Crore GTD Half Buy-in Millionaire – Qualifier 3

Q3 > Entries – 195 | Re-entries – 46 | Re-buys – 166 |Survivors – 54 | Chip Leader – ‘MujheKyaHain’ (322,611)

Combined > Entries – 606 | Re-entries – 129 | Re-buys – 469 | Survivors – 154 | Overall Chip Leader – Goonjan ‘PresentSIR’ Mall (343,797)

‘Noexcuse’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo for ₹39,375), ‘Baby Yoda’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹29,150), ‘notoriousme’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹18,456), Bheem ‘The Rightful Heir’ Singh Meena (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem PKO for ₹15,497), ‘boynotsocool’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹11,017), ‘ImmortalQ’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹10,972), ‘Bossbunny14’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹8,055), and ‘PACHAMAMA’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,099) won the other Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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