Daily Majors: Sashank Chakravarthy, Tarun Goyal, Abilash Bala & Prapti Singh Shine on a Relatively Quiet Monday

Following the buzz of a bustling Sunday, the online poker scene took a more subdued tone on Monday, which is typical for the start of the week. This quieter atmosphere didn’t dampen the players’ spirits, especially with PokerBaazi launching its new and improved PokerBaazi 4.0 app. This significant update is a game-changer, offering several significant performance updates, and the platform now offers daily MTT guarantees of almost ₹1 Crore, enriching the gaming experience for its community. Adding to the excitement, A23 Poker’s ₹1+ Crores GTD Stack-a-thon Series is approaching its climax, keeping the poker action alive and engaging.

Natural8 India’s ‘pushnplay’ topped the Monday charts with a significant haul of over ₹3.98 Lakhs, courtesy of their victory in the Speed Racer Bounty 108 (₹3.46 Lakhs) and a commendable fifth-place finish in the Speed Racer Bounty 10.80 (₹52,245). Meanwhile, ‘Monomo1906‘ clinched the top spot in the Daily Hyper 20, walking away with ₹1.89 Lakhs.

On this relatively calm Monday, Sashank Chakravarthy also stood out with his victory in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, pocketing ₹2.46 Lakhs and further cementing his #2 position in the POY race. His success didn’t stop there; with two more finishes under his belt, Chakravarthy’s earnings for the night totalled ₹2.58 Lakhs. Mukesh Surana, fresh off a win from Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, finished second in The Big Show, marking his highest earning of the year at ₹1.83 Lakhs and bringing his nightly total to ₹1.91 Lakhs across two deep runs.

‘Whoarewe‘ stormed to victory in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller, snagging ₹2.22 Lakhs after a heads-up deal and crossing the ₹1 Crore milestone in total earnings on the platform. The runner-up, ‘Tandroid‘ (anonymity requested), secured ₹2.11 Lakhs from the deal.

Sumit Ghosh emerged victorious in Adda52’s Iron Man, claiming a ₹1.52 Lakhs prize, his third-highest score on the platform, and elevating his Monday earnings to ₹1.69 Lakhs across three deep runs. Anish Arora took second place, adding ₹1.11 Lakhs to his day’s total of ₹1.27 Lakhs.

Tarun Goyal, a two-time IOPC Super HighRoller champion, broke an eight-month title drought with a spectacular win in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO, earning ₹1.41 Lakhs, with Satyapal Singh finishing as runner-up for ₹73,299.

Abilash Bala, the MoneyMaker 41.0 champion, continued his streak of wins, accumulating ₹1.29 Lakhs from four cash finishes, including victories in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT (₹80,852 – heads-up deal) and Adda52’s Nano Inception (₹27,406).

Poker streamer Prapti Singh delighted her viewers by winning PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for a career-best ₹1.08 Lakhs through a four-way deal while live streaming her gameplay. ‘Standon108’ (2nd for ₹96,137), ‘Dholida7’ (3rd for ₹93,269) and ‘kandu’ (4th for ₹91,065) also scored their top platform finishes for the year from this deal.

Sachit Malik (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹93,247), Manas Kalita (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹90,385), and Ravi Thakur (Won (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹72,200) won the other PokerBaazi marquees of the day.

On PokerStars India, ‘Masterpeice 590’ clinched their first title of 2024 in the Eliminator, earning ₹69,128. ‘RAV1619’ came in a close second, taking home ₹41,507.

Shiv Chugh broke a five-month title drought, shipping Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹46,433.

Over at Junglee Poker, ‘krungthep’ reigned supreme in Primetime Thunder, securing ₹22,389.

The day also saw victories by Ganesh Durgade (won two NPS titles), Arun Kumar, Kamal Punjabi, Rahul Kumar, Sharad Haridasan, and Abhishek Pal.

Here are the Monday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Big Show – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 301

Re-entries – 281

Prize Pool – ₹17,46,000

Places Paid – 117

Monday night on PokerBaazi witnessed another outstanding feat by Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, further solidifying his position as one of the frontrunners in the 2024 POY race. He conquered the prestigious ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Big Show, marking his ninth title of the year and closing the gap on Sahil Agarwal at the top of the POY standings.

Currently ranked #2 in the POY standings, Chakravarthy used four bullets in the 8 PM flagship to outlast a field of 582 entries (301 unique) over an epic seven-hour and 11-minute clash, capturing The Big Show title for the first time and pocketing a remarkable ₹2.46 Lakhs.

Chakravarthy’s impressive run extended beyond The Big Show, with additional cashes in two other PokerBaazi tournaments, bringing his total winnings for the night to over ₹2.58 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹2,46,186

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,239

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹5,840

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.31 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹73.26 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹30.28 Lakhs | Ranked #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #3 in Annual Profits

Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana, fresh off a win in Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, displayed his continued momentum by finishing runner-up in The Big Show, earning his best score of 2024 so far with a payout of ₹1.83 Lakhs. He further solidified his night with two additional cashes, pushing his total winnings to ₹1.91 Lakhs.

Mukesh Surana’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹32.93 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.04 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹2.65 Lakhs

Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik pulled out a mini-rampage last evening, securing over ₹2.45 Lakhs across four deep runs. He emerged victorious in the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹93,247 and secured a commendable third place in The Big Show for ₹1.40 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹1,40,378

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹93,247* (heads-up deal)

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹7,376

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,280

Sachit Malik’s online stats (PokerBaazi and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹78.98 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.49 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.22 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.48 Lakhs

Rajendra ‘negirajender7’ Negi also enjoyed a successful night, claiming his first title of 2024 by winning the Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹25,593 through a heads-up deal. He further added to his winnings with a seventh-place finish in The Big Show, adding ₹33,349 to his tally.

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹33,349

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹25,593* (heads-up deal)

Rajendra Negi’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹22.29 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.68 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Big Show final table witnessed a star-studded affair, featuring prominent players like the recent Sunday Special runner-up Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi (4th for ₹98,474) and the NPS India 2023 Main Event champion Prateek ‘Imperative’ Bhartia (8th for ₹27,761).

The recent launch of PokerBaazi 4.0 has ushered in a new era for the platform, offering players an even more rewarding experience. The daily guarantee has been boosted to a staggering ₹1 Crore, providing more opportunities for players to compete for significant prizes.

The ₹3,450 buy-in The Big Show, now sporting a revamped ₹15 Lakhs guarantee instead of the previous ₹10 Lakhs, surpassed expectations by generating a massive prize pool of ₹17.46 Lakhs. This ensured generous payouts for the top 117 finishers and highlighted PokerBaazi’s commitment to providing an unparalleled gaming experience for its thriving online poker community.

Final Table Results

1. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹2,46,186
2. Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana – ₹1,82,806
3. Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹1,40,378
4. Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi – ₹98,474
5. Jerome – ₹70,015
6. roadkill – ₹45,047
7. Rajendra ‘negirajender7’ Negi – ₹33,349
8. Prateek ‘Imperative’ Bhartia – ₹27,761

Mini HighRoller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 135

Re-entries – 67

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 44

PokerBaazi witnessed another dominant performance from one of its established champions, ‘Whoarewe.‘ Building upon their impressive resume of victories in WTF, Blockbuster, The Big Show Lite, and the ((7-Max) Afternoon Boost, ‘Whoarewe’ once again came out on top, this time in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller.

Competing amidst a field of 202 skilled players (135 unique), ‘Whoarewe’ stormed to victory in the 8:30 PM Mini HighRoller in just over seven hours, claiming a handsome ₹2.22 Lakhs following a heads-up deal, crossing ₹1 Crore in total earnings on PokerBaazi.

Whoarewe’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores | Site Profits: ₹3.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

‘tandroid’ (anonymity requested) put up an intense fight in the Mini HighRoller, finishing runner-up for an equally commendable ₹2.11 Lakhs, courtesy of the heads-up deal, further solidifying their consistent performance after their eighth-place finish in the Sunday Superstack the previous day.

Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (opted out of our tracking), Friday’s The Weekly HighRoller runner-up, continued his outstanding run on PokerBaazi, adding at least ₹1.23 Lakhs across three deep runs and a bounty last evening, including a fourth-place finish in the Mini Highroller.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹1,12,050

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹6,630

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,800

> Won bounties worth ₹1,250 in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt PKO

Joining ‘Whoarewe,’ ‘tandroid’ and Rajguru on the Mini HighRoller final table were other known faces like Ganesh ‘ganeshkamat’ Kamat (3rd for a site-best ₹1.46 Lakhs) and Ayush ‘Proman502’ Garg (6th for ₹58,950).

While the ₹7,500 buy-in Mini HighRoller fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹1.83 Lakhs, the top 44 finishers walked away with a share of the prize money, ensuring a rewarding experience for the leading contenders.

Final Table Results

1. Whoarewe – ₹2,22,403*
2. tandroid – ₹2,11,097*
3. Ganesh ‘ganeshkamat’ Kamat – ₹1,46,400
4. Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹1,12,050
5. BigRedShove – ₹81,300
6. Ayush ‘Proman502’ Garg – ₹58,950

*denotes a heads-up deal

The Big Show Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 402

Re-entries – 281

Prize Pool – ₹10,24,500

Places Paid – 123

In a thrilling comeback story, avid poker streamer Prapti ‘prapti21’ Singh delivered an exceptional performance last night, conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite. This victory, achieved after a five-month title drought, not only marked a personal milestone but also served as a treat for her loyal followers who witnessed her triumphant run live on her YouTube channel.

In the 7:30 PM The Big Show Lite, Singh skillfully navigated a competitive field of 683 participants (402 unique) over a tense 6.5-hour battle. Her decisive gameplay culminated in a well-deserved victory, securing her a career-best ₹1.08 Lakhs payday through a smart four-way deal. This triumph marks a significant milestone for the budding player, returning her to online profitability.

You can relive the excitement of her thrilling victory in her stream below.

Prapti Singh`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.63 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹60,431 | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The four-way deal ensured rewarding payouts for all involved. ‘standon108’ secured the runner-up position with a commendable ₹96,137 after three entries. ‘dholida7’ and ‘kandu’ followed closely behind, claiming the third and fourth spots with ₹93,269 and ₹91,065 respectively. Notably, ‘kandu’ achieved their best score on PokerBaazi with this performance, and all four top finishers bagged their best scores on the platform this year.

Beyond Singh’s remarkable feat, Vikram ‘vikrambatra’ Batra also had a memorable evening, achieving four deep runs and accumulating ₹60,306. His success included final table appearances in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite and Spartan Poker`s Money Hunt – PKO.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹24,895

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹23,396* (₹6,719 in bounties)

> 17th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹8,476

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,539

Vikram Ved Batra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹32.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

The ₹1,725 buy-in The Big Show Lite drew a crowd hungry for big payouts, generating a lucrative ₹10.24 Lakhs prize pool. The advertised ₹7.50 Lakhs guarantee was handily beaten with payouts galore for the top 123 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Prapti ‘prapti21’ Singh – ₹1,07,815*
2. standon108 – ₹96,137*
3. dholida7 – ₹93,269*
4. kandu – ₹91,065*
5. babita – ₹39,033
6. Vikram ‘vikrambatra’ Batra – ₹24,895
7. rajdude – ₹19,670
8. mbm1234 – ₹15,982

*denotes a four-way deal

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 221

Re-entries – 173

Prize Pool – ₹6,86,000

Places Paid – 77

Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik, who last won the Daily Boost on January 28, pulled out a mini rampage on PokerBaazi last night, championing the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for his third title of the year.

Malik navigated a challenging field of 394 participants (221 unique) in the 10 PM marquee with exceptional skill. After a thrilling five-hour and 46-minute battle, he emerged victorious in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for the third time, the second time this year, securing a well-deserved ₹93,247 payday through a heads-up deal.

Malik’s success extended beyond this win, with an outstanding third-place finish in The Big Show for ₹1.40 Lakhs. He further added to his impressive night with cash finishes in two other tournaments, accumulating a remarkable total of over ₹2.45 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹1,40,378

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹93,247* (heads-up deal)

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹7,376

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,280

Sachit Malik’s online stats (PokerBaazi and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹78.98 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.49 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.22 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.48 Lakhs

‘gutty,‘ a relatively new player on the platform with close to four months of active play, achieved a personal best by securing the runner-up position in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, taking home ₹90,689 through the heads-up deal. This impressive finish also marked their return to profitability on PokerBaazi.

gutty’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹95,237 | Site Profits: ₹25,144

Noel ‘noelpais’ Pais, chasing his second (7-Max) Daily SPRINT title of the year, finished third for ₹56,764. He also scored in The Big Show, bringing his total winnings for the night to ₹64,621.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹56,764

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹7,857

Noel Pais’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹80.63 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The final table of the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT witnessed other noteworthy performances from Parag ‘vix786’ Shah (5th for ₹29,890), Rohit ‘rohit22rm’ Mishra (6th for ₹21,938), and last night’s dual title winner Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala (7th for ₹16,865).

Attracting players with a buy-in of ₹2,000 and the launch of the new PokerBaazi 4.0 app, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT exceeded expectations, generating a substantial prize pool of ₹6.86 Lakhs. This impressive turnout ensured rewarding payouts for the top 77 finishers, making it a memorable night for many.

Final Table Results

1. Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹93,247*
2. gutty – ₹90,689*
3. Noel ‘noelpais’ Pais – ₹56,764
4. hksuited – ₹43,122
5. Parag ‘vix786’ Shah – ₹29,890
6. Rohit ‘rohit22rm’ Mishra – ₹21,938
7. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – ₹16,865

*denotes a heads-up deal

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 173

Re-entries – 163

Prize Pool – ₹5,84,640

Places Paid – 69

After an over two-month hiatus from the winner’s circle, Manash ‘ravenclaws’ Kalita, known for his UVS #34 – The Millionaire Lite victory in 2020, roared back to form by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on Monday.

Kalita skillfully navigated a field of 336 (173 unique) in the 1:30 PM marquee, claiming victory in a swift 5.5 hours and pocketing ₹90,385 after firing two bullets. This wasn’t just about one dazzling display. Kalita stacked a cool ₹1.12 Lakhs last evening, thanks to the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title and an additional deep run in another PokerBaazi tournament.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹90,385

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹21,825

Manash Kalita’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹25.09 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

But the daytime marquee wasn’t a one-man show. PokerBaazi regular Sachin ‘sachin34’ Kinger secured the runner-up spot, earning a commendable ₹66,707. He also ran deep in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, pocketing ₹7,419 in 13th place for a combined total of ₹74,126 for the day.

Sachin Kinger’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹56.25 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.90 Lakhs

The other final table finishers who deserve exclusive mention include Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi (3rd for ₹48,525) and Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra (5th for ₹25,724).

With a ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost crushed its advertised guarantee, creating a generous ₹5.85 Lakhs prize pool and showering cash prizes on the top 69 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Manash ‘ravenclaws’ Kalita – ₹90,385
2. Sachin ‘sachin34’ Kinger – ₹66,707
3. Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi – ₹48,525
4. alaxi – ₹36,891
5. Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹25,724
6. Pendu17 – ₹19,293
7. Sajal30 – ₹14,616

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 186

Re-entries – 142

Prize Pool – ₹5,70,720

Places Paid – 69

Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala delivered a phenomenal performance on Monday, locking in a remarkable ₹1.29 Lakhs in total winnings across four exceptional finishes on PokerBaazi and Adda52. This impressive display included two tournament victories and a final table appearance, taking his title count for February to four.

Just two days after winning Adda52’s Head Shot Lite on Saturday, Bala showcased his formidable skills again. The former The MoneyMaker 41.0 champion took down PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, outlasting 328 competitors (186 unique) in the 7:15 PM marquee after two entries and just over 5.5 hours of gameplay, clinching the top prize of ₹80,852, thanks to a heads-up deal.

Continuing his winning streak, Bala dominated the Adda52’s Nano Inception about two hours later. He overcame 214 opponents in a field of 390 to emerge victorious in the 8 PM tournament and claim the ₹27,406 prize after six entries. Notably, this marked his first time winning both of these primetime events.

Bala’s skilful play also led him to the final table of the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. He secured a commendable seventh-place finish with five entries, earning ₹16,865.

Bala’s Monday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹80,852

> 1st in Adda52’s Nano Inception for ₹27,406

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹16,865

> 84th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹3,586

Abilash Bala’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

Newcomer ‘nimish0987’ made an epic debut on PokerBaazi last evening. Playing their first tournament on the new PokerBaazi 4.0 app in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, ‘nimish0987’ nearly clinched victory, securing a runner-up prize of ₹72,501 through the heads-up deal.

Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (opted out of our tracking) notched up at least ₹55,230 from two deep runs last evening, including a podium finish in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹47,370

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹7,860

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table featured notable players such as Sunday’s(1000X) BSS SuperStack champion Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar (5th for ₹25,112) and Divya ‘Dr19sidhu’ Raushan (6th for ₹18,834).

With a buy-in of ₹2,000, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT attracted significant participation, exceeding its advertised guarantee and generating a total pot of ₹5.71 Lakhs. The top 69 finishers walked away with a share of the prize pool, making it a rewarding evening for many participants.

Final Table Results

1. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – ₹80,852*
2. nimish0987 – ₹72,501*
3. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹47,370
4. _zxc – ₹36,012
5. Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar – ₹25,112
6. Divya ‘Dr19sidhu’ Raushan – ₹18,834
7. opbm1 – ₹14,268

*denotes a heads-up deal

Ravi ‘Ravi955’ Thakur (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹72,200), Kamal ‘syrubinek’ Punjabi (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹36,340), ‘unr007’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹21,820), ‘Harekrishana’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹16,550), and ‘aj55555’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹14,590) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Primetime Thunder – ₹1 Lakh GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,000

Total Entries – 120

Prize Pool – ₹1,02,000

Places Paid – 17

A new poker champion rose to prominence on Junglee Poker last night as ‘krungthep’ clinched victory in the ₹1 Lakh GTD Primetime Thunder, navigating through 120 competitors. Their perseverance culminated in a significant win, bagging ₹22,389.

While ‘krungthep’ stole the spotlight, other players also delivered noteworthy performances. ‘freelancer21’ impressed with a commendable second-place finish, earning ₹16,850 for their efforts. Adding to the excitement, well-known poker streamer Jayant ‘jayferro’ Alagawadi displayed his prowess by reaching the final table, finishing fifth for ₹7,211.

The Primetime Thunder, featuring a ₹1,000 buy-in, surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹1.02 Lakhs. This ensured that the top 17 finishers received their share of the lucrative payouts.

Final Table Results

1. krungthep – ₹22,389
2. freelancer21 – ₹16,850
3. ramudangiji9 – ₹12,699
4. happyhunter – ₹9,577
5. Jayant ‘jayferro’ Alagawadi – ₹7,211
6. romeo101 – ₹5,436

Pocket52

Pocket Jacks – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 129

Re-entries – 72

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000

Places Paid – 35

Fresh off a final table appearance in Sunday’s Money Heist – Triple Chance, mid-stakes dynamo Shiv ‘monkeyshanti’ Chugh returned to the winner’s circle with a commanding performance in Pocket52’s ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks last night.

Chugh, known for his consistent success in mid-stakes tournaments, broke a nearly five-month title drought, having last clinched the Legend #31 PKO title in September. In the 8 PM marquee event, he navigated a field of 201 entrants (129 unique) after a challenging 6.5-hour battle, securing his first-ever title on Pocket52 and a well-deserved ₹46,433 payday.

Shiv Chugh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹82.90 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹21.17 Lakhs

While Chugh took centre stage, ‘Koushik44,‘ a regular on Pocket52, delivered an impressive performance, battling his way to a second-place finish in Pocket Jacks. His efforts were rewarded with a commendable ₹32,614 prize, rounding off an exciting night of poker action.

The competition remained fierce, with seasoned players like the first-ever PokerGuru Challenge winner Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (4th for ₹18,679), the ever-present Aritra ‘Salazar’ Hazra (5th for ₹14,531) and poker streamer Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar (6th for ₹11,413) also making spirited runs on the Pocket Jacks final table.

Despite the fierce competition, the ₹1,100 buy-in Pocket Jacks experienced an overlay shortfall of ₹49,000. Pocket52 ensured fairness and a rewarding experience for all. They covered the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credit (TDC), guaranteeing the top 35 finishers their rightful share of the ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Shiv ‘monkeyshanti’ Chugh – ₹46,433
2. Koushik44 – ₹32,614
3. JACKDANIEL – ₹24,485
4. Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel – ₹18,679
5. Aritra ‘Salazar’ Hazra – ₹14,531
6. Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar – ₹11,413
7. Hero001 – ₹9,068
8. 10star – ₹7,305

‘Orphan’ won the ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871.

PokerStars India

Eliminator – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 75

Re-entries – 53

Total Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹1,57,152

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹1,42,848

Places Paid – 13

PokerStars India witnessed the crowning of a new champion last night as ‘Masterpeice 590,‘ a dedicated player since December 2018, secured their first title of the year in the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Eliminator.

Navigating a competitive field of 128 participants (75 unique) in the 8 PM Monday showcase, ‘Masterpeice 590’ came out on top in five hours and 32 minutes. This remarkable achievement marked their first win of 2024 and added a commendable ₹69,128 (₹38,153 in bounties) to their bankroll.

Masterpeice 590’s PokerStars India stats: Site Winnings: ₹15.92 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Accomplished PokerStars India reg ‘RAV1619’ earned two tickets to the Eliminator via Freebuy satellites but only needed one of them to finish as the runner-up, garnering ₹41,507 (₹10,532 in bounties).

The #9 ranked Player of the Year Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B claimed third place in the Eliminator for ₹24,299 (₹3,069 in bounties), adding over ₹60,000 across four deep runs and a bounty.

Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia, a mentee of poker legend Aditya Agarwal, also made the Eliminator final table, finishing eighth for ₹15,946 (₹9,765 in bounties).

Attracting players with an entry fee of ₹2,500, Eliminator recorded a marginal overlay shortfall of ₹14,304. Nonetheless, the top 13 finishers received rewarding payouts, ensuring a satisfying experience for the leading participants.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Masterpeice 590 – ₹69,128
2. RAV1619 – ₹41,507
3. Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B – ₹24,299
4. killeerbeee – ₹19,377
5. shabbu51 – ₹23,980
6. Darklord1103 – ₹15,008
7. bullets647 – ₹12,794
8. Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia – ₹15,946
9. Vishark001 – ₹12,882

‘gb253’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹16,243), ‘RAHUL072’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹15,589), and ‘lebhaijeetja’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹9,186) won the other Monday marquees on PokerStars India.

Adda52

Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,650

Entries – 158

Re-entries – 167

Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 47

Monday night on Adda52 witnessed a remarkable feat by mid-stakes warrior Sumit ‘Thebang02’ Ghosh, who ascended to champion’s glory. In a six-hour battle of wits and nerves, this gritty grinder conquered the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man, leaving a trail of vanquished foes in his wake.

The path to victory wasn’t a breeze. It took unwavering perseverance for Ghosh to navigate a field of 157 skilled opponents (325 total entries) in the 8 PM Monday flagship. But his determination paid off in gold, securing him a cool ₹1.52 Lakhs prize – his third-best score on Adda52.

His consistency was further highlighted by a runner-up finish in the Nano Seista, bringing his total winnings for the night to a remarkable ₹1.69 Lakhs across three deep runs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,52,090

> 2nd in Adda52’s Nano Siesta for ₹14,095

> 28th in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹2,719

Summit Ghosh`s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹80.07 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹19.32 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

No victory tastes sweeter than one hard-earned, and Ghosh’s triumph wasn’t handed on a silver platter. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora, still buzzing from a final table finish in the AOPS Nebula earlier this month, put up a valiant fight for his maiden Iron Man title. Though Arora settled for second, his ₹1.11 Lakhs payout was a sweet consolation.

Arora’s night wasn’t limited to this near miss, as he notched up two additional deep runs, pushing his total winnings to a commendable ₹1.27 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,11,481

> 16th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹8,438

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,419

Anish Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.30 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹57.11 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar, a loyal Adda52 player, also made his mark on Monday, securing ₹1.11 Lakhs across three deep runs. Notably, he claimed his first title of 2024 by dominating a field of 214 entries (113 unique) in the Adda52’s Voyager, taking home the top prize of ₹49,696 after an intense 5.5-hour battle. He further solidified his performance with a fourth-place finish in the Iron Man, adding ₹59,897 to his night’s haul.

> 4th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹59,897

> 1st in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹49,696

> 23rd in Adda52’s Nano DST for ₹1,800

> Made Day 2 in Adda52`s NPS Main Event (Flight 1)

Arun Kumar`s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹21.59 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Iron Man final table was graced by other known regulars like Yash ‘Nasse’ Bajpai (3rd for ₹81,715), Anmolraj ‘anmolrajy’ Singh Chawla (5th for ₹43,905), and poker veteran Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria (6th for ₹32,182).

While the ₹2,650 buy-in Iron Man registered a negligible ₹16,750 overlay shortfall, the juicy ₹8 Lakhs prize pool was shared among the top 47 finishers, ensuring rewarding payouts for many participants.

Final Table Results

1. Sumit ‘Thebang02’ Ghosh – ₹1,52,090
2. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹1,11,481
3. Yash ‘Nasse’ Bajpai – ₹81,715
4. Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar – ₹59,897
5. Anmolraj ‘anmolrajy’ Singh Chawla – ₹43,905
6. Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria – ₹32,182

₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS Main Event – Flight 1

Flight 1 > Entries – 169 | Re-entries – 47 | Survivors – 21 | Chip Leader – Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar (438,094)

The Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹52,000 and ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹19,590), Abilash ‘steelbala’ Bala (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nano Inception for ₹27,406), ‘RaghavD10’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹20,744), ‘dhirendta987’ (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹18,725), Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,700), and ‘Promfessor’ (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,250).

Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹49,696), and ‘sharan996’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹12,112) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.

Spartan Poker

Money Hunt – PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 105

Re-entries – 22

Re-buys – 99

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,65,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,82,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,82,500

Places Paid – 15

Monday night wasn’t just a return to form for Tarun ‘Pradzzz’ Goyal – it was a fiery reassertion of his poker prowess on Spartan Poker! Breaking an eight-month title drought, Goyal, a two-time former IOPC Super HighRoller champion, navigated a fierce battlefield of 226 warriors (105 unique) in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Money Hunt – PKO, etching his name onto the winner’s board in 2024 for the first time.

This electrifying victory in the 8 PM Monday marquee, achieved in just seven hours and 24 minutes, not only marked a personal milestone for Goyal but also served as a testament to his unwavering spirit, especially following the recent loss of his father, earning him a well-deserved ₹1.41 Lakhs (₹85,937 in bounties).

Tarun Goyal’s online stats (Spartan Poker and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.15 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Hot on Goyal’s heels was Satyapal ‘Burgersingh’ Singh. Fresh off a strong showing in Friday’s Holdem PKO, Singh fiercely fought to claim the runner-up spot, banking a sizable ₹73,299 (₹18,398 in bounties).

Satyapal Singh’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹37.89 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.33 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Beyond the top two finishers, Monday night saw several other notable performances. Pranav ‘R_U_SUAR’ Khandalkar, fresh off a final table appearance in Sunday’s BSS Kickoff, showcased his versatility by racking up two final table finishes and accumulating a total of ₹64,307 across five deep runs on various platforms.

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹35,857* (₹14,023 in bounties)

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo [6-Max] for ₹11,700

> 13th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹9,708

> 13th in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹3,968

> 95th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹3,074

Pranav Khandalkar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.84 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹28.69 Lakhs

Vikram ‘swingtrader’ Batra also had a night to remember, securing four deep runs and amassing ₹60,306, including final table finishes in the Money Hunt – PKO and PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹24,895

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹23,396* (₹6,719 in bounties)

> 17th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹8,476

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,539

Vikram Ved Batra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹32.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

The Money Hunt – PKO final table witnessed additional strong performances from Ankit ‘GongZilla’ Singh (3rd for ₹44,047) and Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye (7th for ₹12,413).

With a buy-in of ₹2,750, Money Hunt – PKO generated a tempting prize pool of ₹5.65 Lakhs, ensuring handsome payouts for the top 15 finishers.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Tarun ‘Pradzzz’ Goyal – ₹1,40,839
2. Satyapal ‘Burgersingh’ Singh – ₹73,299
3. Ankit ‘GongZilla’ Singh – ₹44,047
4. ResetRegret – ₹33,335
5. Pranav ‘R_U_SUAR’ Khandalkar – ₹35,857
6. Vikram ‘swingtrader’ Batra – ₹23,396
7. Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye – ₹12,413
8. D₹B@b@ – ₹10,072

‘doublemaxxi’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo for ₹41,250), ‘DEEPA48’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹30,000), ‘sahalmac’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem PKO for ₹17,821), ‘High Ruller’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹15,113), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹13,744), ‘ekgoldflake’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip Up – Triple Chance ₹12,460), Abhishek ‘suyashroy’ Pal (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,262), and ‘SachTen2023’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,000) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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