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The online poker scene was ablaze with action on Wednesday. This surge in action was fueled by PokerBaazi’s enhanced 4.0 app offering hefty guarantees and A23 Poker’s exciting ₹1+ Crores GTD Stack-a-thon Series. A wave of skilled players battled for dominance, culminating in impressive victories for veterans and rising stars alike.
Vishal Ojha, renowned for his USOP Main Event prowess, ruled the day. He clinched the Pride HighRoller title on PokerBaazi for a remarkable ₹4.34 Lakhs, adding to his total Wednesday haul of ₹4.48 Lakhs. Faiz Alam also excelled, securing the runner-up spot in the Pride HighRoller with ₹3.23 Lakhs, bolstering his night’s total to ₹3.34 Lakhs.
Aniket Waghmare, the first-ever IOPC Mastermind, kept his hot streak alive. Fresh off his podium finish in Natural8 India’s Tuesday Classic 150, he outshone the competition in the Bounty Hunters Daily Main 52.50, securing 354th place for a stunning ₹3.64 Lakhs win.
Tanmay Benara, riding high from his Sunday BSS Super Value triumph, added another flagship title to his resume. He dominated Spartan Poker’s Destiny, a tournament he had won previously, earning a significant ₹2.69 Lakhs and boosting his Wednesday winnings to ₹3.19 Lakhs. Sagar Raj followed suit, adding ₹2.70 Lakhs to his wallet, thanks largely to his Destiny runner-up finish for ₹2.53 Lakhs.
Hardik Nair continued his winning ways by claiming PokerBaazi`s Mini HighRoller title. This marked his second high roller win on PokerBaazi in 2024, adding ₹2.08 Lakhs to his day’s earnings and pushing his total up to ₹2.45 Lakhs. Saransh Garg secured the runner-up position for ₹2.05 Lakhs, contributing to his total of ₹2.43 Lakhs.
Pravin Garle celebrated a belated birthday with a triumphant return to the top, ending a two-year title drought by winning PokerBaazi`s WTF for ₹2.39 Lakhs. Raghav Ananth‘s runner-up finish in the WTF added ₹1.82 Lakhs to his total of ₹2.20 Lakhs.
Jyoti Ranjan Nayak ended his 17-month title drought with a decisive victory in The Pride, securing ₹2.31 Lakhs – his biggest win on PokerBaazi. Vaibhav Temani‘s runner-up finish added ₹1.68 Lakhs to his day’s total of ₹1.74 Lakhs.
Satya Pal Verma continued his impressive streak with a ₹2.26 Lakhs win in Adda52’s Maverick, reaching a total of ₹2.37 Lakhs. ‘Iamondrugs‘ finished as the runner-up, earning their fourth-best score on Adda52 with a payout of ₹1.66 Lakhs.
Harsh Bubna, fresh off his recent Bounty Builder HR and Monster Stack titles, added another crown to his collection. He championed PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for a second consecutive week, pocketing a handsome ₹1.22 Lakhs and contributing to his impressive Wednesday total of ₹1.77 Lakhs. Sanish Chhabra took second place, adding ₹57,182 to his total of ₹1.79 Lakhs from six deep runs.
Pradip Ghosh snapped a three-week spell of near misses with a commanding win in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite, securing ₹1.07 Lakhs after a heads-up deal and ₹1.29 Lakhs in total. The runner-up, Areyann Gurbaxani, pocketed ₹94,515, amassing ₹1.30 Lakhs from four finishes.
The other PokerBaazi marquees crowned champions in Suraj Singh (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹93,000), ‘killerm’ (Won 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹82,000), and ‘Brijpalsingh’ (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹78,000).
‘Daynamo_bom‘ celebrated their maiden title victory on Pocket52 in the Pocket Rockets, winning ₹46,000.
‘rajvinod123’ led the charge in Junglee Poker’s Primetime Wish, winning ₹35,000.
Wednesday’s poker scene was also marked by victories from players like Pritam Amritkar, Navneet Tanwar, Gurpal Singh, Nishant Pandey, and Young Gun Aayush Arya.
PokerBaazi
Pride HighRoller – ₹18 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹15,000
Entries – 80
Re-entries – 46
Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000
Places Paid – 20
Vishal ‘Darky’ Ojha continues solidifying his position among India’s online MTT elite. Already boasting wins in this year’s AOPS Thursday Feature and The Pride, Ojha, the 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, added yet another prestigious title to his collection by taking down PokerBaazi’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Pride HighRoller last night.
Ojha’s victory in the 8:30 PM mid-week headliner came after a masterful six-hour and 47-minute performance where he outmanoeuvred a field of 126 entrants (80 unique). His triumph not only earned him the coveted Pride HighRoller crown but also a substantial payout of ₹4.34 Lakhs (₹30,000 in bounties) – his third-largest score of the year.
Ojha’s impressive Wednesday didn’t end there, as he also cashed in PokerBaazi’s The Pride (57th for ₹7,800) and Adda52’s Maverick (60th for ₹6,120), bringing his Wednesday winnings to a remarkable ₹4.48 Lakhs – making him the day`s MVP.
Vishal Ojha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.83 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.33 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹42 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.44 Lakhs | Ranked #13 in Annual Profits
Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam, fresh off his ninth-place finish in the Bounty Builder HR, enjoyed a lucrative Wednesday evening with ₹3.34 Lakhs in total winnings across two deep runs and bounties. His most significant accomplishment was a runner-up finish in the Pride HighRoller, pocketing a cool ₹3.23 Lakhs (₹32,500 in bounties).
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹3,23,200* (₹32,500 in bounties)
> 35th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,050
> Won bounties worth ₹982 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack
Goan poker ace Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira further solidified his bankroll after coming in fourth in Tuesday’s Mini HighRoller. Wednesday saw him reach the final tables in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller and PokerStars India’s Monster Stack, boosting his earnings by ₹2.42 Lakhs across an impressive six cash finishes.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹1,67,820* (₹15,000 in bounties)
> 3rd in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for ₹45,726* (₹8,963 in bounties)
> 16th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,917
> 48th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹6,316
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,000
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹6,000
> Won bounties worth ₹2,000 in Adda52’s Bounty Madness
Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹41.75 Lakhs
Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) also made a strong showing at the virtual felt. He reached the final tables of two PokerBaazi high rollers – the Pride HighRoller (5th for ₹1.18 Lakhs with ₹7,500 in bounties) and the Mini HighRoller (6th for ₹58,950), totalling at least ₹1.77 Lakhs for the night.
The Pride HighRoller final table featured other prominent players, including Kumar ’23offsuits’ Vatsal, a recent Daily Boost finalist, who finished third for ₹2.31 Lakhs (₹20,000 in bounties). Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra, last night’s Monster Stack runner-up, claimed the sixth spot for ₹87,780 (₹7,500 in bounties).
Despite a significant overlay of ₹4.71 Lakhs, the Pride HighRoller witnessed fierce competition, with the top 20 finishers walking away with a share of the ₹18 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 501
Re-entries – 439
Prize Pool – ₹17,98,000
Places Paid – 182
Pravin ‘littlejony’ Garle celebrated a belated birthday in the best way possible by ending a two-year title drought with a spectacular victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF. Navigating a field of 940 contenders (501 unique) in the 7:30 PM flagship, Garle displayed unwavering focus throughout the intense 7.5-hour battle. He ultimately emerged as the champion, securing a well-deserved top prize of ₹2.39 Lakhs after two entries, bagging his second-biggest score on the platform.
Pravin Garle`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth, who won Pocket52’s SSL #19 Pocket Chips last Sunday, continued his winning streak. He came close to his second title of 2024, finishing as runner-up in the WTF for ₹1.82 Lakhs after four spirited entries. Ananth’s impressive Wednesday extended beyond this, with a total of ₹2.20 Lakhs from four deep runs and a bounty score across platforms.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,82,340
> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹18,300
> 40th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹12,750
> 48th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,500
> Won bounties worth ₹2,947 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack
Raghav Ananth’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.20 Crores
The final table of WTF displayed diverse talent and fierce competition. Seasoned regulars like Varun ‘omniknight’ Meena (4th for ₹91,709), Vinod ‘brutalgame’ Kirne (5th for ₹65,096), Tuesday`s 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT runner-up Siddhanth ‘Bullzeye’ Kapoor (7th for ₹29,851) and recent Iron Man runner-up Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora (8th for ₹23,377) were all vying for the title.
The high-stakes ₹2,200 buy-in WTF attracted a massive field, creating a tempting prize pool of ₹17.98 Lakhs. The top 182 finishers were rewarded, ensuring a wide distribution of the winnings.
Final Table Results
The Pride – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,025
Entries – 231
Re-entries – 189
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 82
Jyoti ‘joey114114’ Ranjan Nayak finally made his breakthrough last night with a decisive victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Pride. This marks the end of a 17-month title drought for Nayak, whose last victory came in Spartan Poker’s ITM #22 Monday Supersonic in September 2022.
In the 8 PM The Pride, Nayak battled through a field of 420 entrants (231 unique) over seven hours and 22 minutes, requiring three entries to capture the top prize of ₹2.31 Lakhs – his biggest win on the platform.
Jyoti Ranjan Nayak`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.17 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani, coming off a final table finish in last week’s Godfather, came close to another major title. His relentless effort in The Pride earned him a runner-up finish worth ₹1.68 Lakhs. Adding to his winnings, Temani also placed 54th in Adda52`s Maverick for ₹6,120, bringing his total Wednesday haul to ₹1.74 Lakhs.
Vaibhav Temani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹38.18 Lakhs
Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik had a particularly successful Wednesday, racking up a handsome ₹3.09 Lakhs from an outstanding three final table finishes and two more deep runs.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,23,300
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹92,334
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹70,000
> 13th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹14,472
> 15th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹9,300
Amit Kaushik`s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.30 Crores
Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya also had a night to remember, scoring three final table finishes, including a title victory in Spartan Poker`s Daily Turbo. Overall, the WSOP bracelet winner raked in a respectable ₹1.99 Lakhs across eight deep runs.
Arya’s top Wednesday achievements include:
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹81,300
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6-max) for ₹43,838
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹36,450
> 14th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹20,720
Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹25.44 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹7.21 Lakhs
The Pride final table also featured other regulars like Drish ‘patron’ Aggarwal, Monday’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT finalist, placing fourth for ₹92,400, and Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra, securing eighth place for ₹29,400 after three entries.
Despite a slight ₹30,000 overlay, PokerBaazi’s The Pride, with its ₹4,025 buy-in, offered a competitive structure with the top 82 finishers sharing in the ₹15 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
Mini HighRoller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,500
Entries – 206
Re-entries – 86
Prize Pool – ₹19,04,424
Places Paid – 41
Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair, an upcoming sensation and mentee of poker legend Aditya Agarwal, made the roll call of Wednesday champions by taking down PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller.
Known for his consistency, Nair has been racking up titles and deep runs throughout the month, including victories in The Weekly HighRoller and Daily Turbo and another nine FT scores, and the Mini HighRoller triumph was just the latest addition to his exceptional winning streak.
In the 8:30 PM Mini HighRoller, Nair outlasted a field of 292 competitors (206 unique) in a nearly seven-hour battle. He secured his second High Roller title on PokerBaazi this year, along with a hefty payout of ₹2.08 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. This win and five other deep runs boosted his Wednesday total to ₹2.45 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹2,07,702* (heads-up deal)
> 11th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹14,472
> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,912
> 12th in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for ₹5,738
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,875
> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6-Max) for ₹4,676
Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹88.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹45.45 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.43 Lakhs | Ranked #17 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #12 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg, the online crusher who recently won the (1000X) BSS SuperStack and Bounty Madness, came close to clinching his fourth title of the month. He ultimately finished second in the Mini HighRoller for ₹2.05 Lakhs from the heads-up deal. Despite missing the title, Garg had a successful night, with three additional deep runs and a bounty score, bringing his mid-week haul to a striking ₹2.43 Lakhs.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹2,04,648* (heads-up deal)
> 15th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹20,720
> 36th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,050
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹6,825
> Won bounties worth ₹1,100 in Adda52’s Bounty Madness
Saransh Garg’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.79 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.73 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.83 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.87 Lakhs
Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya, the WSOP bracelet winner fresh from his runner-up finish in Friday’s The Elite, showcased his adaptability with a remarkable Wednesday performance. He collected ₹1.99 Lakhs by placing in eight events, including a title victory and another two final table appearances on PokerBaazi.
Notably, he notched up his second title of 2024 by dominating a field of 167 entries (71 unique) in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6-Max), taking home the top prize of ₹43,838 after an intense six-hour battle.
Arya’s top Wednesday achievements include:
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹81,300
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6-max) for ₹43,838
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹36,450
> 14th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹20,720
Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹25.44 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹7.21 Lakhs
The Mini HighRoller final table featured other talented players, including Tuesday’s Endeavour HighRoller champion Shashank ‘Iverson003’ Shekhar (3rd for ₹1.09 Lakhs), Dinesh ‘Daddu26’ Singh (4th for ₹1.12 Lakhs) and last night`s Pride HighRoller finalist Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (6th for ₹58,950).
With the launch of the new PokerBaazi 4.0 app on Monday, all flagship tournaments on the platform now boast boosted guarantees. The ₹7,500 buy-in Mini HighRoller lived up to the hype, generating a staggering ₹19.04 Lakhs prize pool and ensuring generous payouts for the top 41 finishers.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
The Pride Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,012
Entries – 238
Re-entries – 147
Prize Pool – ₹7,50,000
Places Paid – 77
Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, a serious contender for the prestigious POY title, continues to impress in 2024. Since his Mega Millions victory on January 7, the ‘SPRINT King’ has been on a mini-rampage, culminating in a decisive win in PokerBaazi’s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite last night. This marks a welcome end to his title drought of over three weeks, coming after ten final table appearances since his last major win in the Endeavour HighRoller on January 29.
Ghosh battled through a field of 385 contenders (238 unique players) in the 7:30 PM flagship event, emerging victorious after five hours and 45 minutes of play. The Pride Lite triumph earned him the top prize of ₹1.07 Lakhs, secured through a heads-up deal. Ghosh’s Wednesday didn’t end there – he amassed a total of ₹1.29 Lakhs in winnings from four cashes and additional bounties, further solidifying his #7 ranking in the POY standings.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹1,06,710* (heads-up deal)
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,917
> 44th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹7,797
> 24th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,000
> Won bounties worth ₹982 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack
Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding MPL Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.98 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.99 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹55.61 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹21.64 Lakhs | Ranked #7 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #7 in Annual Profits | Ranked #17 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurbaxani, another formidable player, narrowly missed his third title of the month. He finished runner-up in The Pride Lite for ₹94,515, courtesy of the heads-up deal, adding to his successful Wednesday run that brought him a total of ₹1.30 Lakhs from four deep runs.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹94,515* (heads-up deal)
> 19th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹17,353
> 16th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹11,882
> 13th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹6,390
Areyann Gurbaxani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.93 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.41 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹30.98 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.69 Lakhs
The final table of The Pride Lite saw a packed roster of familiar faces. Renowned players like Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz (3rd for ₹62,100), Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla (4th for ₹47,175), Sumit ‘runrabbitrun’ Advani (5th for ₹32,700), Tuesday’s 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT finalist Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi(6th for ₹24,000), Siddhanth ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh (7th for ₹18,450) and Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan (8th for ₹15,000), all battled it out alongside Ghosh and Gurbaxani.
With a buy-in of ₹2,012, The Pride Lite experienced an overlay shortfall of ₹76,250, with payouts extending to the top 77 finishers.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 178
Re-entries – 168
Prize Pool – ₹6,02,040
Places Paid – 69
Suraj ‘kioshima6969’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) showcased his poker prowess on Wednesday, emerging victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. Facing a field of 346 participants (178 unique players), Singh displayed both skill and endurance in the 1:30 PM marquee tournament, securing the title and a top prize of ₹93,075 after five hours and 21 minutes of play.
Fresh from his recent wins in last week`s The Mint and Sunday`s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT, online regular Suraj N Yadav came incredibly close to his third title of the year. His deep run in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost ultimately earned him a runner-up finish and a respectable ₹68,693 prize.
Suraj N Yadav’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2
The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost saw a few other familiar faces battling for the top spot, like Rohit ‘rohit0004’ Yadav (4th for ₹37,989) and TLB fiend Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (7th for ₹15,051).
The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, with a buy-in of ₹2,000, surpassed its listed guarantee and generated a substantial prize pool of ₹6.02 Lakhs. The top 69 finishers benefitted from this enhanced prize kitty.
Final Table Results
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 213
Re-entries – 137
Prize Pool – ₹6,09,000
Places Paid – 69
‘Killerm,’ a regular on PokerBaazi since May 2022, delivered a commanding performance in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on Wednesday night. Facing a field of 350 participants (213 unique), ‘Killerm’ emerged victorious after an intense five-hour and 44-minute battle, securing their first win in this 10 PM marquee event in 2024. A strategic heads-up deal solidified their win, landing them the top prize of ₹82,099.
Rajat ‘happyfish’ Mahajan, the first-ever APT Online Series Main Event champion on PokerBaazi, added another impressive result to his resume. His runner-up finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT earned him ₹81,540, courtesy of the heads-up deal.
The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table showcased several familiar faces. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka, who had a remarkable Tuesday with two title victories, continued his strong showing with a fifth-place finish, adding ₹26,796 to his winnings. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat, known for his consistent performances, pocketed ₹15,225 for his seventh-place finish.
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT attracted significant participation, resulting in a guarantee-crushing prize pool of ₹6.09 Lakhs. The top 69 finishers were rewarded for their skill and perseverance.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 146
Re-entries – 106
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 49
Wednesday night on PokerBaazi saw ‘Brijpalsingh,’ active on the platform since June 2023, make a remarkable breakthrough by taking down the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. In just their 10th tournament on the platform, ‘Brijpalsingh’ outlasted a field of 252 players (146 unique) in the 7:15 PM marquee in a little over 6.5 hours, earning a personal best ₹78,300.
Brijpalsingh’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹92,550 | Site Profits: ₹60,724 | Titles Won in 2024: #1
‘Brijpalsingh’ wasn’t the only one making waves. Aditya ‘KesarDa’ Kesharwani, riding the momentum of his recent BSS Super Value victory, secured the runner-up position in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, banking ₹58,250. But Kesharwani’s success wasn’t limited to the near-miss. The poker pro displayed versatility by racking up impressive finishes in two other PokerBaazi events, amassing a total of ₹67,739 for the night.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹58,250
> 76th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,114
> 59th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹3,375
Aditya Kesharwani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.79 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹82.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, coming off winning the Bounty Builder HR on Tuesday, put on a clinic of strategic aggression, successfully defending his PokerStars India Monster Stack title for a second consecutive week and showcasing his prowess in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.
Just 45 minutes before his commanding Monster Stack victory, Bubna secured fourth place in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, adding ₹33,800 to his earnings. His impressive performance on both platforms and two other deep runs resulted in a remarkable ₹1.77 Lakhs Wednesday haul.
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for ₹1,21,795
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹33,800
> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹13,766
> 40th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹7,601
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹47.96 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.16 Lakhs | Ranked #15 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table wasn’t short on familiar faces, with Oni ‘Onimalhotra’ Malhotra (5th for ₹24,750) and Ashish ‘Imgabru’ Kumar (7th for ₹13,900) adding to the drama.
Despite the high level of competition, the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹61,520. This overlay only increased the value proposition for those skilled enough to finish in the top 49.
Final Table Results
‘emo919’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹66,040), ‘kasser21’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹33,120), Pritam ‘ThePeriodontist’ Amritkar (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹31,320), ‘gauravkumar19’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹28,300), Navneet ‘Navneet78’ Tanwar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹24,770), ‘AceMaverick’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹18,830), ‘Fruitfullll’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹13,080), and ‘kaizen777’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹13,050) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
Primetime Wish – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,500
Entries – 100
Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000
Places Paid – 14
Wednesday night on Junglee Poker saw fierce competition in the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Primetime Wish tournament. After battling against a field of 100 skilled contenders, ‘rajvinod123‘ emerged victorious, showcasing their poker prowess and earning the top prize of ₹35,010.
The runner-up, ‘mumelega,’ put up a valiant fight, demonstrating their own skill at the tables. Despite coming close, their second-place finish earned them a respectable payout of ₹26,430.
Despite a slight shortfall against its guarantee, the Primetime Wish still offered a lucrative prize pool. Junglee Poker honoured its commitment to a ₹1.50 Lakhs prize distribution, ensuring the top 14 finishers received a reward for their efforts.
Final Table Results
Pocket52
Pocket Rockets – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 133
Re-entries – 82
Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000
Places Paid – 35
Pocket52 user ‘Daynamo_bom‘ achieved a significant milestone in their poker journey on the platform by conquering the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets last night. After a gruelling seven-hour battle against a field of 215 players (133 unique), their unwavering determination led to a triumphant first-place finish in the 8 PM Wednesday marquee. This marks Daynamo_bom’s maiden title victory on the platform and an impressive boost to their overall winnings, earning them ₹46,433 in prize money and returning them to profitability.
Daynamo_bom’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹52,200 | Site Profits: ₹13,724 | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The heads-up battle was fierce, with ‘JACKDANIEL‘ putting up a valiant fight. Despite narrowly missing out on the Pocket Rockets title, their second-place finish earned them a respectable payout of ₹32,614.
The ₹1,100 buy-in Pocket Rockets experienced an overlay shortfall of ₹35,000. Nevertheless, Pocket52 ensured that the top 35 places were duly compensated from the promised ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool, awarding Tournament Discount Credit (TDC) to cover the shortfall.
Final Table Results
‘Masterdevil99’ won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹11,830) and ‘LEMON22’ won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871) won the Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.
PokerStars India
Monster Stack – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,400
Entries – 69
Re-entries – 44
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,78,012
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,21,988
Places Paid – 14
Kolkata’s poker powerhouse, Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, is on fire! His impressive back-to-back wins, first in Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR and then in PokerStars India’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Stack for a second consecutive week last night, solidify his reputation as a dominant force in the online MTT scene. This marks Bubna’s fifth title of 2024 and third on PokerStars India this year.
Known for his aggressive style, Bubna demonstrated his adaptability in the 8 PM Monster Stack. He outlasted a field of 113 entries (69 unique), battling for nearly six hours against a lineup stacked with high-profile regulars. His strategic adjustments and patience paid off, securing him the top prize of ₹1.22 Lakhs (₹66,578 in bounties).
Bubna’s success didn’t stop with the Monster Stack. He racked up an additional three deep runs, showcasing his versatility. Just 45 minutes before his Monster Stack victory, he finished fourth in PokerBaazi’s 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. His consistent play throughout the evening brought his total Wednesday earnings to a handsome ₹1.77 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for ₹1,21,795
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹33,800
> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹13,766
> 40th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹7,601
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹47.96 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.16 Lakhs | Ranked #15 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra, known for his victory in the End Boss 4.0 last June and runner-up finish in the recent (1000X) BSS SuperStack, also had a profitable Wednesday. His close second-place finish in the Monster Stack added to a night of deep runs, earning him a total of ₹1.79 Lakhs. This continues a consistent year for Chhabra, with impressive results in 2023 and 2024.
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹87,780
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack for ₹57,182* (₹1,965 in bounties)
> 18th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹12,588
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,050
> 27th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹7,601
> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,125
Sanish Chhabra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹35.88 Lakhs
The Monster Stack final table was a clash of top-tier talent, including notables like last night’s Pride HighRoller finalist Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira (3rd for ₹45,726) (₹8,963 in bounties), Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR runner-up Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava (5th for ₹37,433) (₹15,808 in bounties) and site-regular Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (6th for ₹30,152) (₹13,567 in bounties).
Despite falling short of its advertised guarantee by ₹56,023, the ₹4,400 buy-in Monster Stack ensured the top 14 finishers received payouts, making it a rewarding midweek session for many.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
‘RishiG6’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Big Bubble Rush for ₹31,538), ‘Abhishekbairwa’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹21,366), ‘ameyabafna’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹14,313), and ‘GM2318’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹13,195) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerStars India.
Adda52
Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,000
Entries – 214
Re-entries – 199
Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000
Places Paid – 63
Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma continues to dominate the online poker scene, extending his exceptional winning streak on Adda52. Last night, he added the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick title to his growing list of accolades, outlasting a field of 413 entrants (214 unique) in this prominent 8 PM Wednesday headliner. This marks Verma’s first Maverick victory, coming on the heels of recent wins in Saturday’s Voyager and Sunday’s Sunday Showdown.
Verma’s triumph came after seven hours and 54 minutes of play, spanning two entries. His perseverance earned him the top prize of ₹2.26 Lakhs. In addition to his Maverick win, Verma also made a final table run in the Bounty Madness, finishing sixth and adding ₹10,691 (₹3,500 in bounties) to his earnings, bringing his Wednesday total to a striking ₹2.37 Lakhs.
Satya Pal Verma’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹58.27 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4
While Verma captured the spotlight, another player nearly secured their first title of 2024. ‘Iamondrugs,’ active on Adda52 since October 2022 and coming off a string of deep runs, put up a valiant fight in the Maverick, ultimately finishing as the runner-up and pocketing ₹1.66 Lakhs – their fourth-best score on the platform.
Iamondrugs’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹24.21 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.12 Lakhs
The Maverick final table featured a mix of experienced players, including reigning Legend Poker Series Main Event champion Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijay (6th for ₹47,753), last night’s Bounty Madness runner-up Priyank ‘Piko1432’ Kothari (7th for ₹35,146) and Arpan ‘distroyer’ Majhi (8th for ₹25,762).
Despite the tough competition, the Maverick, with a ₹3,000 buy-in, recorded an overlay shortfall of ₹1.23 Lakhs, distributing handsome payouts to the leading 63 finishers.
Final Table Results
₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano Poker Series Main Event – Flight 3
Flight 3 > Entries – 148 | Re-entries – 55 | Survivors – 22 | Chip Leader – Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani (426,760)
Combined > Entries – 533 | Re-entries – 148 | Survivors – 64 | Overall Chip Leader – Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh (873,719)
The Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included ‘bhaagbc’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹45,996), ‘Slipshuod’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nano Maverick for ₹27,406), Nishant ‘stockfull’ Pandey (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹19,011), ‘karlmary’ (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹18,181), ‘CgroAK’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹17,086), ‘eagle420’ (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,850), and ‘dushtp’ (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,250).
Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Sing won the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹48,953.
Spartan Poker
Destiny – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 111
Re-entries – 31
Re-buys – 117
Prize Pool – ₹12,95,000
Places Paid – 20
Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara, on fire this month with four major tournament wins already, including his victory in PokerBaazi BSS Super Value on Sunday, shows no signs of stopping. Last night, this Agra-based pro added another crown to his 2024 resume by taking down Spartan Poker’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Destiny after outlasting a field of 259 (111 unique players) across a competitive seven-hour session. His strategic play, including a heads-up deal, earned him the top prize of ₹2.69 Lakhs, marking his second time winning this mid-week flagship.
Benara’s success extended beyond the Destiny, with four additional deep runs boosting his Wednesday total to over ₹3.19 Lakhs. His strong performance further solidifies his position as a contender for the Player of the Year title, where he currently ranks #6.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹2,69,005* (heads-up deal)
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹31,120
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,050
> 46th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹6,120
> 169th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,057
Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.14 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹58.53 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹21.95 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes and Profits)
Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj, a regular on the online circuit and recent APOS Warhammer and Night Rider champion, also had a noteworthy Wednesday. He narrowly missed the Destiny title, finishing a close second after a heads-up deal, securing a payout of ₹2.53 Lakhs. His four deep runs and a bounty score brought his total for the night to a princely ₹2.70 Lakhs.
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹2,52,880* (heads-up deal)
> 47th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,912
> 26th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,800
> 60th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹3,375
> Won bounties worth ₹400 in Adda52’s Bounty Madness
Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹52.32 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.57 Lakhs | Ranked #21 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
The Destiny’s final table was a star-studded affair, featuring seasoned players and other regulars like the recent Sunday Superstack champion Vikram ‘fakestory’ Langa (3rd for ₹1.39 Lakhs), Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma (4th for ₹1.15 Lakhs), last night’s The Pride podium finisher Amit ‘saaranshgarg’ Kaushik (5th for ₹92,334), the current February leaderboard topper JaiKiran ‘NAA ORU ALIEN’ Kumar (6th for ₹72,391), Deepak ‘Optimist’ Singh (7th for ₹54,261), and Md ‘RJ@KGF1993’ Aalam Ansari (8th for ₹40,145).
The ₹5,500 buy-in Destiny generated a surplus of ₹95,000, creating a sizable prize pool of ₹12.95 Lakhs. The top 20 finishers were rewarded for their skill and perseverance.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
Young Gun Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo for ₹43,838), ‘suckerrr’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹25,616), ‘Brahmastr’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem PKO for ₹18,432), ‘Ram_Ke_Naam’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,660), ‘EitherWay’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹14,439), and ‘krunal_1800’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,808) won the other Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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