Daily Majors: Abilash Bala Conquers NPS#41 Mega Rush (₹21.27 Lakhs) & Samyak Sethi Champions NPS#40 Friday Freestyle (₹12.67 Lakhs)

Friday saw an explosion of action across India’s major poker platforms. PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crore GTD National Poker Series India 2024 unleashed eight high-stakes tournaments with a whopping ₹4.29 Crores in guarantees. The action didn’t stop there – Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crore GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series, A23 Poker’s ₹1 Crore GTD Stack-a-thon Series, and Spartan Poker’s Millionaire VI promise to keep the adrenaline pumping throughout the weekend.

PokerBaazi’s Friday night arena transformed into a battleground of epic proportions with two high-stakes NPS events, each boasting mega eight-figure guarantees. But one player, Abilash Bala, had a night he won’t soon forget! He conquered the massive field in the ₹2 Crores GTD NPS#41 Mega Rush, grabbing his first-ever NPS Gold Medal and a jaw-dropping ₹21.27 Lakhs payout – his biggest score to date! With three other deep runs, he amassed a staggering ₹21.71 Lakhs in winnings. This phenomenal performance propelled his annual earnings past the ₹50 Lakhs mark, catapulting his tracked PokerBaazi winnings past the ₹2 Crores milestone!

Amandeep Singh‘s fierce battle in the NPS#41 Mega Rush earned him a well-deserved Silver Medal and a massive ₹15.82 Lakhs – marking a new career-best score! With deep runs in five NPS events, he became the day’s second-biggest winner with total earnings of ₹15.97 Lakhs.

Samyak Sethi also struck gold, dominating PokerBaazi`s ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle. His win earned him a career-high ₹12.67 Lakhs, his second NPS Gold Medal, and pushed his Friday winnings to a whopping ₹13.24 Lakhs. With this victory, his online winnings skyrocket past ₹3 Crores, and his annual earnings surpass ₹50 Lakhs! Veteran Sumit Sapra also put on a poker masterclass. His second-place finish in the Friday Freestyle added a solid ₹9.64 Lakhs and an NPS Silver Medal to his trophy case.

Jaikishan Jangid broke his eight-month title drought spectacularly, grabbing the NPS#42 Slamdunk title! After a heads-up deal with Gautam Kaul (2nd for ₹4.67 Lakhs), Jangid clinched his first-ever NPS Gold Medal and a hefty ₹5.52 Lakhs, adding to his total Friday winnings of ₹5.74 Lakhs, while Kaul bagged a total ₹4.78 Lakhs.

The other NPS gold medallists of the day included Kunal Patni (Won NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹3.59 Lakhs), current NPS Podium topper Samay Singh Modi (Won NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹2.83 Lakhs), ‘ashu0412’ (Won NPS#39 Marathon for ₹2.67 Lakhs), and Yash Jaiswal (Won NPS#38 Run-Up for ₹1.65 Lakhs).

Poker royalty and three-time POY, Young Gun Gaurav Sood continued his winning ways, snatching his fourth Adda52 The Ballers title for a cool ₹4.37 Lakhs. This win boosted his impressive Friday earnings to an astounding ₹7.33 Lakhs.

Deepankur Gupta proved his poker prowess by winning Spartan Poker’s The Elite for the second time, bagging ₹4.73 Lakhs and adding to his total Friday haul of ₹5.79 Lakhs.

Kovid Saraswat came out on top in Junglee Poker’s DDD#21 Friday Supernova, winning ₹3.78 Lakhs. His Friday winnings reached a sweet ₹4.38 Lakhs. Runner-up Arun Sriram also had a great night, pocketing ₹2.75 Lakhs and totalling ₹3.32 Lakhs in Friday earnings.

On Pocket52, ‘Avijit‘ won the Pocket Knights (₹58,045) and placed second in the Brunch (₹5,231) for an impressive double whammy.

Friday also saw Parag Shah, Natansh Basandra, Animesh Thakur, Naman Puri, and Sandeep Asrani, claim victories in marquee events across platforms.

Here are the Friday highlights!

PokerBaazi

NPS#41 Mega Rush – ₹2 Crores GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,600

Total Entries – 3,867

Total Re-entries – 1,450

Prize Pool – ₹2,12,68,000

Places Paid – 508

Friday nights on PokerBaazi are always exciting, but this one was legendary! Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala, The MoneyMaker 41.0 champion, etched his name into Indian poker history by conquering the ₹2 Crores GTD NPS#41 Mega Rush. This wasn’t just his first NPS Gold – it was a career-defining victory capped by a jaw-dropping seven-figure score!

Bala’s journey to the top was nothing short of epic. With 5,317 total entries across six qualifying flights, the sheer scale of this event was insane! From the 508 unique players who battled in the finale, Bala emerged victorious after a gruelling seven-hour showdown, securing a life-changing ₹21.27 Lakhs payday – adding a Gold to his collection of two Silver Medals from last year.

The ₹4,600 buy-in, 5,000X value NPS#41 Mega Rush lived up to the hype. But Bala’s dominance didn’t stop there. Fueled by his win, he went on deep runs in three more tournaments, amassing a staggering ₹21.71 Lakhs. This phenomenal performance rocketed him past the ₹50 Lakhs mark in annual winnings AND the iconic ₹2 Crores milestone in tracked PokerBaazi winnings – while also giving a nice nudge up the NPS and POY leaderboards. Talk about a heater!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹21,26,800

> 128th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹21,656

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹18,885

> 166th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,105

Abilash Bala’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹67.68 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | | Annual Winnings: ₹55.79 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹27.02 Lakhs | Moves to #34 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #13 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold & 2 Silver | Moves to #28 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh made his own splash in the NPS#41 Mega Rush. His runner-up finish secured him a massive ₹15.82 Lakhs payout – his career-best score and his first-ever NPS Silver Medal. This wasn’t a one-off performance either; he crushed four additional events, boosting his Friday winnings to ₹15.97 Lakhs – emerging as the day’s second-biggest winner!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹15,82,339

> 130th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹7,830

> 191st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹3,675

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹1,607

> 16th in Adda52’s Afternoon Adda for ₹1,442

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#48 Freezeout (Qualifier 2)

Amandeep Singh’s online stats (Pokerbaazi & Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹93.81 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹35.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | | Annual Winnings: ₹18.06 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.39 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

PokerBaazi veteran ‘kidd’ finally broke through with a spectacular performance. Their third-place finish in the NPS#41 Mega Rush not only earned them a career-best ₹12.12 Lakhs but also their long-awaited first NPS medal – a Bronze!

kidd’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹20.92 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.30 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze

The NPS Mega Rush final table also featured top pros like Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (4th for ₹8.78 Lakhs), Ankit ‘Psycorp’ Bajaj (6th for ₹4.79 Lakhs), and last night’s The Ballers champion three-time POY Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (8th for ₹2.55 Lakhs).

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan (9th for ₹1.77 Lakhs), Gaurav ‘kira1545’ Kaul (10th for ₹1.77 Lakhs), Devbrat ‘GarethBale’ Rout (11th for ₹1.77 Lakhs), Keshav ‘gladiator86’ Singla (13th for ₹1.23 Lakhs), Mitesh ‘mikeknp’ Gupta (15th for ₹1.23 Lakhs), Amol ‘furiosa’ Shetty (16th for ₹1.23 Lakhs), and Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey (17th for ₹1.23 Lakhs) were the other notables to post deep runs in the NPS Mega Rush.

The ₹4,600 buy-in NPS Mega Rush lived up to its name, drawing a massive field and generating a ₹2.13 Crore prize pool – far exceeding its guarantee! All 508 players who reached the finale secured a payout, with a min-cash worth ₹11,697.

Final Table Results

1. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – ₹21,26,800
2. Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh – ₹15,82,339
3. kidd – ₹12,12,276
4. Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹8,78,368
5. shakuni85 – ₹6,16,772
6. Ankit ‘Psycorp’ Bajaj – ₹4,78,530
7. kundumc – ₹3,61,556
8. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹2,55,216

NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,625

Entries – 683

Re-entries – 692

Prize Pool – ₹1,02,37,500

Places Paid – 246

Friday nights on PokerBaazi are always epic, and this one was no exception – the NPS India 2024 served up a staggering ₹4.29 Crores in guaranteed prizes across eight adrenaline-fueled tournaments. And let’s say they didn’t disappoint – all but one of them smashed those guarantees!

But among all the winners, Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi reigned supreme. The first-ever BTS Main Event champion stood tall, snatching his second career NPS Gold Medal in the ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle – the day`s second biggest attraction!

Sethi was an indomitable force, storming a massive field of 1,375 entries (683 unique) in the 7:30 PM headliner for over 8.5 hours, ultimately conquering them all and securing a career-best ₹12.67 Lakhs payout. That’s the kind of Friday we all dream about!

But the Gold Medal wasn’t enough! Sethi powered through three more tournaments, amassing a total of ₹13.24 Lakhs for the night. He was not playing but dominating! This exceptional performance made him the day’s third-biggest winner and boosted his tracked online winnings past the ₹3 Crores mark, with his annual earnings now soaring over ₹50 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹12,67,406

> 125th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹30,839

> 18th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹20,665

> 187 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹5,067

> Won bounties worth ₹900 in Adda52’s Friday Bounty

Sumit ‘boronyx’ Sapra, a well-known poker veteran currently at APT Taipei 2024, nearly snatched the Friday Freestyle Gold. His runner-up finish secured him a ₹9.64 Lakhs payday – his best score of 2024 so far – and his first NPS medal of the series (a shiny Silver). He now boasts an epic NPS collection: two Golds, two Silvers, and a Bronze.

Sumit Sapra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹33.57 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.96 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze

The Friday Freestyle final table was overflowing with talent, featuring poker coaches Mithun ‘thepokeraja’ Mahesh (opted out of our tracking) (3rd for ₹7.12 Lakhs) and Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi (4th for ₹4.92 Lakhs), Ajay ‘Messironaldo007’ Dhayal (5th for ₹3.30 Lakhs), poker veteran Anant ‘Pro_Pro’ Purohit (6th for ₹2.07 Lakhs), and the 2023 PPC nominee Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik (8th for ₹1.13 Lakhs).

The NPS#40 Friday Freestyle, with its ₹8,625 buy-in, exploded with a massive ₹1.02 Crore prize pool (crushing that guarantee!). The top 246 finishers got a sweet slice of the pie, once again proving that NPS India 2024 is the place for high-stakes action and life-changing payouts!

Final Table Results

1. Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi – ₹12,67,406
2. Sumit ‘boronyx’ Sapra – ₹9,64,219
3. Mithun ‘thepokeraja’ Mahesh – ₹7,11,563
4. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹4,91,906
5. Ajay ‘Messironaldo007’ Dhayal – ₹3,30,000
6. Anant ‘Pro_Pro’ Purohit – ₹2,07,281
7. kingloser – ₹1,53,656
8. Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – ₹1,13,438

NPS#42 Slamdunk – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,025

Entries – 645

Re-entries – 671

Prize Pool – ₹46,06,000

Places Paid – 237

Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid had a Friday to remember, ending a frustrating eight-month title drought in epic fashion by finally clinching his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹40 Lakhs GTD NPS#42 Slamdunk.

This warrior had been grinding hard, with 18 final table appearances since his (7-Max) Daily SPRINT win in July 2023, including a close call with a recent NPS Silver Medal in Monday’s NPS#13 Slamdunk. But this time, nothing was stopping him.

Jangid outlasted a massive field of 1,316 entries (645 unique) in the 8:30 PM Slamdunk after a gruelling 9-hour showdown. A heads-up deal sealed his title and a hefty ₹5.52 Lakhs payout. This win is his biggest of 2024, second-biggest overall, and rockets him to #7 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with a clutch of 15 points!

This Gold Medal was not all! Jangid kept the scores coming, cashing in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle (153rd for ₹21,656), pocketing a remarkable ₹5.74 Lakhs for the night.

Gautam ‘rabbithunter’ Kaul, also on a 15-month title dry spell, went all-in – making a whopping nine entries in the NPS#42 Slamdunk! His persistence paid off with a runner-up finish, a ₹4.67 Lakhs payday (after a heads-up deal), and his second-ever NPS Silver Medal (and first of the series). Kaul wasn’t done yet, cashing in two more NPS events – PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive (73rd for ₹5,405) and NPS#36 Slamdunk (32nd for ₹5,225) – for a total Friday haul of ₹4.78 Lakhs.

Gautam Kaul’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55.71 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 2 Silver

The NPS#42 Slamdunk final table was a poker fan’s dream, with PokerBaazi loyalist Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal snagging the Bronze Medal and a career-second ₹3.33 Lakhs in third place. Shailendra ‘classic78’ Pradhan (4th for ₹2.07 Lakhs), poker superstar Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni (5th for ₹1.41 Lakhs) and the recent NPS#20 Marathon champion Siddhanth ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh (8th for ₹55,272) also made spirited runs for the NPS medals.

The ₹4,025 buy-in NPS#42 Slamdunk generated a staggering ₹46.06 Lakhs prize pool (smashing the guarantee!). The top 237 players cashed, proving once again that the NPS India 2024 is home to India’s biggest and most exciting tournaments!

Final Table Results

1. Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid – ₹5,51,859*
2. Gautam ‘rabbithunter’ Kaul – ₹4,67,449*
3. Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – ₹3,33,474
4. Shailendra ‘classic78’ Pradhan – ₹2,07,270
5. Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹1,41,404
6. bibidibobidiboo – ₹92,120
7. NotPhilIveyy – ₹69,551
8. Siddhanth ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹55,272

*denotes a heads-up deal

NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 761

Re-entries – 705

Prize Pool – ₹29,32,000

Places Paid – 258

Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni, Natural8 India Executive Director and brand ambassador, proved his mid-week victory in Spartan Poker’s Destiny was just the appetizer for a grand weekend feast. His epic victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT last night wasn’t just impressive – it was a statement, capping off a night of absolute dominance and securing his third NPS Gold Medal (his first this series).

Think facing down 1,466 opponents (761 unique) for 7.5 hours is intense? That’s nothing. Patni fired three entries to finally take down the 9.30 PM NPS flagship, securing a hefty ₹3.59 Lakhs cash.

The NPS#43 SPRINT win was just the cherry on top of Patni’s insane Friday grind. He powered through seven (yes, SEVEN) out of eight NPS events on Friday, cashing in every single one. The result was a staggering ₹4.54 Lakhs (from eight deep runs) added to his bankroll and a rise to #73 on the NPS Series Leaderboard!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,59,463

> 154th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹30,839

> 16th in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹24,631

> 158th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹21,656

> 166th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹6,448

> 187th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹4,006

> 202nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹3,675

> 88th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#38 Run Up for ₹3,600

Kunal Patni’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold and 1 Silver

Harshad ‘hd690’ Dharaiya, hot off his ITM #9 Triple Chance win, nearly snagged his own NPS Gold Medal. His incredible runner-up finish in the NPS#43 SPRINT landed him his first-ever NPS Silver Medal and ₹2.76 Lakhs – his best score of 2024 and second-best on PokerBaazi. Not done yet, he pushed through two more NPS events for a total Friday haul exceeding ₹2.83 Lakhs!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,75,608

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹4,540

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#36 Slamdunk for ₹2,986

Harshad Dharaiya’s online stats (Spartan Poker and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹25.13 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

The NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT final table featured an array of poker talent, including Bounty Adda finalist Dayanand ‘dayanandprass’ Prass (3rd for ₹1.99 Lakhs – his second NPS Bronze medal), the versatile Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (4th for ₹1.42 Lakhs), Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana (5th for ₹97,636) and Sandeep ‘effuno’ RS (6th for ₹59,226).

The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#43 SPRINT exploded, generating a massive ₹29.32 Lakhs prize pool (smashing the guarantee!) and rewarding the top 258 players. Numbers like that prove that the NPS is where serious Indian poker players come for the thrill and the big wins!

Final Table Results

1. Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni – ₹3,59,463
2. Harshad ‘hd690’ Dharaiya – ₹2,75,608
3. Dayanand ‘dayanandprass’ Prass – ₹1,99,376
4. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹1,42,202
5. Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana – ₹97,636
6. Sandeep ‘effuno’ RS ₹59,226

NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 544

Re-entries – 537

Prize Pool – ₹21,62,000

Places Paid – 205

Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi is on a Gold-winning rampage at the NPS India 2024! The actor, model, and poker powerhouse clinched his third NPS Gold Medal of the week (and fifth overall!) last night, proving his undeniable dominance. This latest victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive catapulted him to the top of the NPS Podium Leaderboard AND the #2 spot on the NPS Series Leaderboard!

This former PokerGuru Challenge winner and WPT Prime India champ isn’t messing around! Modi conquered a field of 1,081 (544 unique) in the 4 PM flagship event. After a whirlwind battle of almost 9.5 hours, he snagged the NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive title for his third Gold Medal of the series and a sweet ₹2.83 Lakhs payout (and that was on his second bullet!).

But wait, there’s more! Modi went on an absolute tear, making deep runs in a mind-blowing seven out of eight NPS events yesterday, raking in a total of ₹3.39 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹2,83,438

> 212th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹20,205

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹16,493

> 123rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹7,830

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#38 Run-Up for ₹4,800

> 206th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,105

> 262nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#36 Slamdunk for ₹1,642

Samay Singh Modi`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.23 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 5 Gold | Moves to #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard | Moves to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

But the Deepdive wasn’t just the Samay Singh Modi show. A relatively unknown Varun ‘BadBeat24’ Vohra, who conquered the January Daily Night SPRINT, came agonizingly close to his first NPS Gold Medal. He battled for a runner-up finish, earning a ₹2.16 Lakhs payout – his second-biggest career score – plus the Silver Medal. This guy crushed it across four events, raking in a neat ₹2.43 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹2,16,200

> 186th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹25,522

> 263rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#36 Slamdunk for ₹1,642

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s 2K GTD for ₹120

Varun Vohra’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹29.39 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Aquib ‘Cavallino’ Ansari also made a mark in the NPS#37 Deepdive! His third-place finish netted him ₹1.55 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS Bronze Medal. He wasn’t done yet, pushing his Friday winnings to ₹2.01 Lakhs with four deep runs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹1,54,583

> 176th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹25,522

> 221st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹14,438

> 141st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#36 Slamdunk for ₹6,448

Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal, hungry for his first 2024 title, scored a tidy ₹1.47 Lakhs from four strong finishes, including not one but two NPS final table appearances!

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#36 Slamdunk for ₹76,640

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹45,402

> 146th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹21,656

> 210th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹5,067

Dhaval Mudgal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.36 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.18 Crores

The NPS#37 Deepdive final table was stacked with seasoned regs and other upcomers, including Sushant ‘Tryndamere’ Singh (4th for ₹1.09 Lakhs), last night’s The Elite champion Deepankur ‘Dp179’ Gupta (5th for ₹73,508) and Narender ‘Char8’ Ahalawat (7th for ₹35,024).

The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#37 Deepdive effortlessly crushed its guarantee, generating a ₹21.62 Lakhs prize pool. With 205 players cashing out, it’s official: the NPS is where the serious poker players come for big wins!

Final Table Results

1. Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi – ₹2,83,438
2. Varun ‘BadBeat24’ Vohra – ₹2,16,200
3. Aquib ‘Cavallino’ Ansari – ₹1,54,583
4. Sushant ‘Tryndamere’ Singh – ₹1,08,965
5. Deepankur ‘Dp179’ Gupta – ₹73,508
6. Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal – ₹45,402
7. Narender ‘Char8’ Ahalawat – ₹35,024

NPS#39 Marathon – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,530

Entries – 550

Re-entries – 521

Prize Pool – ₹23,56,000

Places Paid – 205

PokerBaazi user ‘ashu0412’ made a legendary breakthrough on Friday. After seven months on the platform, they battled through a nine-hour showdown (a true marathon) in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS #39 Marathon – to snatch their first-ever title! Outlasting a colossal field of 1,071 entries (550 unique) in this 6:30 PM flagship, ‘ashu0412’ joined the elite ranks of NPS Gold Medalists and bagged a site-best ₹2.67 Lakhs payday (after a heads-up deal).

‘ashu0412’ kept the wins coming with another cash in the NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT (112th, ₹6,157). This relentless performance across multiple formats pushed their total Friday winnings to over ₹2.73 Lakhs!

ashu0412’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.23 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh also turned heads in the NPS#39 Marathon, securing a hard-fought ₹2.78 Lakhs (from a heads-up deal) and his first-ever NPS Silver Medal. What’s more impressive, Singh deep-ran in three other NPS tournaments, raking in a total of ₹3.02 Lakhs for the day’s work.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹2,77,761* (heads-up deal)

> 323rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹15,951

> 123rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹4,540

> 236th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,105

Sandeep Singh’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.27 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

The NPS#39 #Marathon final table was further lit by the brilliance of Wednesday’s Bounty Madness winner Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR (3rd for ₹1.68 Lakhs – his first NPS Bronze medal), Raman ‘Ranzoo9’ Arora (4th for ₹1.19 Lakhs), old-timer Kapil ‘Spady’ Arora (6th for ₹49,480), Kunal ‘meemumbaikar’ Salvi (7th for ₹38,170) and NPS veteran Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (8th for ₹29,688).

The ₹2,530 buy-in NPS#39 Marathon was a roaring success, generating a massive ₹23.56 Lakhs prize pool (crushing the guarantee!). With the top 205 players cashing out, this tournament reaffirms the NPS’s status as not only India’s biggest online series but also the most rewarding!

Final Table Results

1. ashu0412 – ₹2,66,757*
2. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹2,77,761*
3. Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹1,68,468
4. Raman ‘Ranzoo9’ Arora – ₹1,18,753
5. Rj147 – ₹80,111
6. Kapil ‘Spady’ Arora – ₹49,480
7. Kunal ‘meemumbaikar’ Salvi – ₹38,170
8. Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel – ₹29,688

*denotes a heads-up deal

NPS#36 Slamdunk – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹920

Entries – 893

Re-entries – 973

Prize Pool – ₹14,92,800

Places Paid – 321

The NPS India2024 is a non-stop slam fest, and on Friday, ‘smitchahawala’ delivered a championship performance! They crushed PokerBaazi`s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#36 Slamdunk, dominating a massive field of 1,866 entries (893 unique) in an epic 9.5-hour showdown, taking down the 2:30 PM event for a handsome ₹1.97 Lakhs prize and the glittering NPS Gold Medal. This victory also marks their second title and biggest score ever on #PokerBaazi – and they weren’t done yet! A cash in the NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT (22nd for ₹4,105) boosted their Friday haul to a sweet ₹2.01 Lakhs.

smitchahawala’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹29.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Shiv ‘cheekychugh’ Chugh (opted out of our tracking) also brought the heat in the NPS#36 Slamdunk, battling to a runner-up finish, earning ₹1.49 Lakhs and his third-ever NPS Silver Medal (his first in this series).

Ranjit ‘Rj147’ Negi is on a heater! Fresh off a Silver in Sunday’s NPS#2 Slamdunk, he snagged a Bronze Medal in NPS#36 Slamdunk and a ₹1,07 Lakhs payout.This poker powerhouse went on a tear – deep runs in six NPS tournaments (including two final table appearances), netting him a striking ₹2.82 Lakhs for the night!

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#36 Slamdunk for ₹1,07,482

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹70,184

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹80,111

> 196th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹14,438

> 118th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹6,157

> 141st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹4,108

The NPS#36 #Slamdunk final table witnessed an epic showdown between seasoned regs and other upcomers like last night`s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive finalist Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal (4th for ₹74,640), mid-stakes fiend Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade (6th for ₹36,424), poker streamer Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (7th for ₹26,870), and Ujjwal ‘fullfront’ Rana (8th for ₹18,660).

The ₹920 buy-in NPS#36 Slamdunk crushed its guarantee, generating a ₹14.93 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts for the top 321 finishers, the NPS again reaffirms its position as India’s most rewarding and exciting online tournament series.

Final Table Results

1. smitchahawala – ₹1,97,050
2. Shiv ‘cheekychugh’ Chugh – ₹1,49,280
3. Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi – ₹1,07,482
4. Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal – ₹74,640
5. Gtm326 – ₹51,352
6. Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade – ₹36,424
7. Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹26,870
8. Ujjwal ‘fullfront’ Rana – ₹18,660

NPS#38 Run-Up – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 364

Re-entries – 326

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 137

Friday’s poker action on PokerBaazi saw a thrilling return to form for Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal. He dramatically ended a 2.5-month dry spell (since his Destiny victory in December), clinching his maiden NPS Gold Medal and second overall NPS medal in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#38 Run-Up. This marks his first victory of 2024.

Jaiswal outplayed a field of 690 (364 unique) in the 5:30 PM NPS#38 Run-Up. In a 5.5-hour showdown, he fired two bullets and walked away with the top prize of ₹1.65 Lakhs. He also cashed in the NPS#41 Mega Rush (487th, ₹11,697), pushing his Friday winnings to ₹1.77 Lakhs.

Yash Jaiswal`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.33 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze

Online mid-stakes regular Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant, Tuesday’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT bronze medallist, came agonizingly close to his first-ever NPS Gold in the NPS#38 Run-Up. Though he missed out, his strong second-place finish earned him a ₹1.22 Lakhs payout and his third NPS Silver Medal (adding to his impressive five-medal tally). Pant’s deep runs in four NPS events boosted his Friday winnings to ₹1.68 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#38 Run-Up for ₹1,22,160

> 108th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹39,346

> 127th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹4,948

> 286th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹1,493

Kritarth Pant`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.20 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Silver and 2 Bronze

Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana (opted out of our tracking) also made his presence felt in the NPS#38 Run-Up, securing the Bronze Medal and ₹96,000 in prize money.

The NPS#38 Run-Up final table was a mix of known and lesser-known names like Goan poker maestro Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (5th for ₹46,800), Ragesh ‘ragesh91’ Mishra (6th for ₹29,280), Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta (7th for ₹22,800) and PokerBaazi stalwart Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha (8th for ₹18,240).

In a rare twist for the NPS India 2024, the ₹1,725 buy-in NPS#38 Run-Up fell short of its guarantee, recording a ₹1.65 Lakhs overlay. Still, the ₹12 Lakhs prize pool was showered upon the top 137 finishers, ensuring plenty of players walked away with a piece of the pie.

Final Table Results

1. Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal – ₹1,65,240
2. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant – ₹1,22,160
3. Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana – ₹96,000
4. Maharaj3 – ₹64,800
5. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹46,800
6. Ragesh ‘ragesh91’ Mishra – ₹29,280
7. Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta – ₹22,800
8. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹18,240

₹1 Crore GTD NPS Value Mine – Qualifier 3

Q3 > Entries – 610 | Re-entries – 276 | Survivors – 117 | Chip Leader – Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye (381,000)

Combined > Entries – 1,728 | Re-entries – 836 | Survivors – 324 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)

₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS Freezeout – Qualifier 2

Q2 > Entries – 330 | Survivors – 49 | Chip Leader – Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (329,000)

Combined > Entries – 666 | Survivors – 105 |Overall Chip Leader – Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (329,000)

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 6

The NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard is a battlefield of poker prowess! After Day 6, the stakes are higher, the competition is fiercer, and the race for the top spot is anyone’s game.

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh holds onto his position as the NPS Series Leaderboard leader for the third nail-biting day. His double Gold Medal domination on Wednesday ignited his lead, and he hasn’t looked back. Parakh’s Thursday saw him rack up another final table finish in NPS#31 (PLO-5) and a whopping seven more cashes on Friday – pure consistency is his superpower! He’s the first to break the 10K-point barrier with 11,478 points and boasts an astonishing 35 cashes in 43 events. With a lifetime tally of eight NPS medals, Parakh is rewriting the record books. However, a new challenger has emerged, as he’s now bumped down to #2 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard.

Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi is the breakout star of this series! A force to be reckoned with, he currently sits in the coveted #2 spot on the NPS Series Leaderboard. Modi’s relentless consistency is jaw-dropping – he’s cashed in an astounding 33 out of 43 NPS events. His adaptability shines, and he’s rocketed to the top of the NPS India Podium Leaderboard. Three dazzling Gold Medal victories in NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive, NPS#28 (6-Max) SPRINT, and NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT prove this is just the beginning of Modi’s assault.

Never count out a champion! Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra, who dominated the 2023 NPS Podium Leaderboard, is back with a vengeance. His thunderous victory in NPS #33 Thursday Thunder brought him his first Gold Medal of the series and a sixth NPS medal overall. The win briefly catapulted him into the #2 spot on the Series leaderboard, and while now sitting at #3, he’s poised to strike. Mishra’s quest for the top has been marked by impressive final table finishes in NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT, NPS#11 Megadive, and NPS#25 Marathon.

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 6

The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is ablaze with thrilling action, and Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi has become the undisputed king after Day 6. Securing a historic hat-trick of NPS 2024 Gold Medals, he now sits atop the leaderboard with a commanding 30 points. Modi’s dominance was cemented with last night’s decisive victory in NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive, adding to his impressive wins in NPS#28 (6-Max) SPRINT and NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, improving his overall medal count to 5 Golds.

The NPS Series Leaderboard leader Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh remains hot on Modi’s heels, temporarily bumped down to the #2 spot on the Podium Leaderboard. Despite this shift, he remains a dominant contender. Parakh’s earlier victories in NPS#27 Slamdunk and NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, combined with a Silver Medal finish in NPS #11 Megadive, have earned him 25 points. His track record, including an impressive eight career NPS medals (four Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze), speaks volumes about his skill and dedication.

Shivam Kumar Dubey continues to make waves in the series. He hasn’t slowed down after his thrilling victory in NPS#10 (PLO-4). Adding a Bronze in NPS #29 Relay and a Silver in NPS #35 (6-Max) SPRINT to his tally, Dubey has rocketed to third place on the Podium Leaderboard with 17 points. His success across various poker formats highlights his versatility and strategic play.

Parag ‘vix86’ Shah (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹49,810), ‘rajankaushik’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹28,300), ‘gaurav143’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹20,750), and Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹20,610) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

DDD#21 Friday Supernova – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 274

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Forget the weekend – Fridays are where Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat makes his mark. This NPS Gold medalist, AOPS, and ITM titleholder added another jewel to his crown by conquering Junglee Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD DDD #21 Friday Supernova.

The ₹5,500 buy-in Friday Supernova was a battlefield with 274 hungry entrants. But Saraswat proved his mettle, navigating the competition like a seasoned pro. After almost eight gruelling hours, he emerged as the undisputed champion, clutching the title and a sweet ₹3.78 Lakhs payday.

Saraswat’s win was just part of a grand night. He stormed through eight tournaments, raking in an astonishing ₹4.38 Lakhs. His top Friday achievements include:

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s DDD#21 Friday Supernova for ₹3,77,600

> 37th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹16,206

> 222nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹14,438

> 383rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹13,824

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹82.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹65.19 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹7.95 Lakhs | Ranked #22 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

Arun ‘realruny’ Sriram, the EndBoss 6.0 champ, put up a fierce fight for the DDD#21 Friday Supernova title. This Friday might not have been his coronation, but his dominance was clear with a ₹2.75 Lakhs runner-up prize and a strong showing in four other tournaments, totalling ₹3.32 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s DDD#21 Friday Supernova for ₹2,75,400

> 16th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹23,755

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹21,656

> 134th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹6,488

> 105th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹4,948

Arun Sriram’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.95 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹28.24 Lakhs

Online sensation Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (3rd for ₹1,99,200) and dedicated regular Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid (4th for₹1,44,000) also battled for podium glory in the Friday Supernova.

The DDD#21 Friday Supernova might have fallen ₹6.30 Lakhs short of its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee, but high-level play and big payouts still ruled the night – with the top 35 finishers taking a piece of the prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹3,77,600
2. Arun ‘realruny’ Sriram – ₹2,75,400
3. Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹1,99,200
4. Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid – ₹1,44,000
5. ToiDoi11 – ₹1,04,200
6. tonkaaaaaa – ₹75,400

The other DDD title winners of the day included ‘aditya lucky’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD DDD#25 Friday Fighter for ₹68,000) and ‘red_cap’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD DDD#23 for ₹29,370).

Pocket52

Pocket Knights – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,375

Entries – 130

Re-entries – 43

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 30

Pocket52 user ‘Avijit‘ pulled off a poker double-header! After near-misses in Thursday‘s Soda and Brunch, they finally struck gold in the 8 PM Friday showdown – the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights. Conquering a field of 173 entries (130 unique) in a seven-hour grind, they walked away with the ₹58,045 top prize.

But wait, there’s more! Earlier in the day, ‘Avijit’ made waves by taking the runner-up spot in the Brunch, adding another ₹5,231 to their bankroll.

Avijit’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.14 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Pocket Knights saw more exciting clashes! ‘Senbonzakura‘ fought valiantly but settled for second place and a respectable ₹40,769 payout.

Other notables battled it out at the final table, including Karthik ‘kw1996’ Wadhawa (3rd for ₹30,608) and the #1 ranked player on the annual (TLB points) leaderboard Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (8th for ₹9,132).

Though the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights recorded ₹83,750 in overlays, Pocket52 stepped up! They covered the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC) and ensured the top 30 finishers got a share of the ₹3 Lakhs prize pool, proving their commitment to rewarding dedicated players.

Final Table Results

1. Avijit – ₹58,045
2. Senbonzakura – ₹40,769
3. Karthik ‘kw1996’ Wadhawa – ₹30,608
4. SachiBol – ₹23,349
5. killphil – ₹18,165
6. Crackingthenut – ₹14,267
7. Rocket1 – ₹11,336
8. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹9,132

‘Poker_king’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871) and Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,754) won the other Friday marquees on Pocket52.

Adda52

The Ballers – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 164

Re-entries – 160

Prize Pool – ₹22,09,680

Places Paid – 47

Poker royalty and three-time Player of the Year, Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood is on an unstoppable tear! Fresh off his Adda52 Millions win on February 25, he’s consistently racked up deep runs. But in last night’s Adda52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Ballers, he wasn’t playing for second place. He dominated, claiming his fourth victory in this particular event in style!

Sood outlasted 324 contenders (164 unique) in the 8 PM headliner, securing his fourth The Ballers title in over eight hours. This impressive win earned him a hefty ₹4.37 Lakhs – his third-biggest Adda52 score this year.

This victory was just one piece of his Friday success. He made deep runs in five tournaments, including another final table finish in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush. This performance netted him a staggering ₹7.33 Lakhs, showcasing his unwavering determination and drive for an unprecedented fourth POY crown (he’s currently #5 on the leaderboard).

> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹4,36,942

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹2,55,216

> 20th in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹30,418

> 88th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹6,157

> 138th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#39 Marathon for ₹4,477

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹20.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹89.20 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹30.52 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #11 in Annual Profits | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #2 in Annual Profits

User ‘9Z3A9A9A3A’ came close to their fifth Adda52 title (and second of the year) with a runner-up finish in The Ballers, pocketing a personal-best ₹3,20,277.

9Z3A9A9A3A’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹15.22 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Ballers’ final table was packed with poker legends, including the recent NPS#16 Deepdive winner Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma (3rd for ₹2.35 Lakhs), this week’s Destiny finalist Arjanveer ‘arjan30’ Singh Chadha (4th for ₹1.71 Lakhs), recent Ultron finalist Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (5th for ₹1.26 Lakhs) and NPS #34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT victor Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh (6th for ₹91,861).

The ₹7,500 buy-in The Ballers generated a massive ₹22.10 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing its guarantee and rewarding the top 47 players.

Final Table Results

1. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹4,36,942
2. 9Z3A9A9A3A – ₹3,20,277
3. Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma – ₹2,34,762
4. Arjanveer ‘arjan30’ Singh Chadha – ₹1,71,485
5. Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹1,25,540
6. Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh – ₹91,861

‘lazyfish’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Friday Bounty for ₹70,293), ‘Meghnaath2105’’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD The Ballers Lite for ₹38,498), ‘RageBase’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹29,969), ‘Ved5959’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹15,981), ‘Babuajaykumar’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹12,882), ‘Maelwyn’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹12,536), and ‘harishgujwar’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,817) won the other Friday marquees on Adda52.

Spartan Poker

The Elite – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 103

Re-entries – 34

Re-buys – 90

Prize Pool – ₹22,70,000

Places Paid – 20

Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta, last week’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, kicked off his weekend in style with his fourth win of 2024 – and this one was special. He conquered Spartan Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Elite for the second time, proving his dominance in this Friday clash of titans.

This wasn’t just luck – Gupta is a force to be reckoned with. This recent AOPS Highroller and former SCS #79 Main Event champion, outplayed 102 skilled opponents (227 total entries) in the 8 PM showdown. After an epic eight-hour grind, he sealed the win with a strategic heads-up play, pocketing a hefty ₹4.73 Lakhs – his second-biggest score of the year!

But this poker powerhouse wasn’t done! Gupta scored a massive ₹5.79 Lakhs Friday haul, including a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive and three more deep runs.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹4,72,940* (heads-up deal)

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹73,508

> 166th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle for ₹21,656

> 160th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#42 Slamdunk for ₹6,448

> 203rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,105

Deepankur Gupta’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.14 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹52.85 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.95 Lakhs

Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara, unstoppable after emerging as February’s second-biggest winner, nearly snagged his third The Elite title. In a thrilling heads-up, he battled Gupta to the brink, ultimately settling for a ₹4.42 Lakhs runner-up payday (from the heads-up deal).

Benara wasn’t finished yet, raking in ₹4.86 Lakhs from five deep runs across platforms and surpassing the massive ₹7 Crores mark in tracked online winnings, also storming to #8 in the Player of the Year rankings!

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹4,41,870* (heads-up deal)

> 21st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹21,260

> 459th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#41 Mega Rush for ₹11,697

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive for ₹7,351

> 217th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#43 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,105

Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.25 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹86.04 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹31.99 Lakhs | Moves to #8 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #9 in Annual Profits

The Elite final table was a warzone, featuring heavy hitters like Thursday’s Ultron and Monster Turbo champion Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya (3rd for ₹2.44 Lakhs), Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo (4th for ₹1.93 Lakhs), PokerBaazi Team Pro Abhishek ‘MambaMentality’ Goindi (5th for ₹1.62 Lakhs) and the #3 ranked player in annual profits Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish (6th for ₹1.27 Lakhs).

The ₹11,000 buy-in The Elite smashed its guarantee, generating a mouth-watering ₹22.70 Lakhs prize pool. This ensured the top 20 finishers went home with a sweet slice of the pie, proving this Friday flagship is where the big wins and high-stakes battles happen.

Final Table Results

1. Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta – ₹4,72,940*
2. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹4,41,870*
3. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya – ₹2,44,025
4. Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo – ₹1,92,838
5. Abhishek ‘MambaMentality’ Goindi – ₹1,61,851
6. Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish – ₹1,26,893

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire VI – Qualifier 3

Q3 > Entries – 150 | Re-entries – 28 | Rebuys – 129 | Survivors – 40 | Chip Leader – Tarun ‘Pradzzz’ Goyal (354,476)

Combined > Entries – 454 | Re-entries – 75 | Rebuys – 384 | Survivors – 105 | Overall Chip Leader – Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia (354,953)

Naman ‘Nammy09’ Puri (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹35,925), Sandeep ‘aceandten’ Asrani (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for ₹26,549), ‘Rohit1234m’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹21,749), ‘Arun.mafia.style’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹18,056), ‘shijaszak’ won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹14,639), ‘dimapur’ (₹20K GTD PKO for ₹7,499), and ‘AsAboveSoBelow’ (₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,007) won the other Friday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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