Daily Majors: Debneil Mukherjee, Areyann Gurbaxani, Kovid Saraswat & Siddhartha Khanna Enter the Weekend With Big Friday Scores

This week in online poker was a bit of a mixed bag. The DPTXpress in Goa definitely drew a crowd, leaving many online tournaments with overlays. However, that didn’t stop the action, and we even saw the numbers start to bounce back on Friday, indicating more players will return to the virtual felt for the weekend grind.

The big sites still delivered the goods. PokerBaazi and Natural8 India kept the regs happy with plenty of MTTs, while Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Spartan Poker offered a wide variety of tournaments for all kinds of players. But the real excitement is building for next week, with Junglee Poker’s ₹12+ Crores GTD Azadi Series starting on August 1 and PokerBaazi’s biggest-ever ₹60 Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters kicking off on August 4.

Speaking of big wins, the mysterious ‘Piggeog‘ stole the show on Friday, absolutely crushing The Quest on PokerBaazi for a massive ₹5 Lakhs – their third title of the week and biggest win ever! They even added a small score in the (500X) Daily, bringing their total Friday earnings to a whopping ₹5.01 Lakhs.

Kovid Saraswat, who’s been on fire lately, kept his hot streak alive with a second-place finish in The Quest, adding ₹3.30 Lakhs to his bankroll.

Areyann Gurbaxani was another player on a heater, reaching three final tables on Friday after doing the same on Thursday. His consistent performance earned him a total of ₹3.35 Lakhs across five deep runs, with a third-place finish in The Quest (₹2.10 Lakhs) as his most notable achievement. He also made it to the final tables of Adda52’s The Ballers DPT Edition (5th for ₹1.10 Lakhs) and Knock Out Arena (6th for ₹11,338).

Over on Adda52, Debneil Mukherjee cleaned up in The Ballers DPT Edition, taking home the top prize of ₹3.70 Lakhs and racking up at least ₹4.15 Lakhs across four deep runs. Siddhartha Khanna also had a great showing, finishing as runner-up in The Ballers for ₹2.74 Lakhs, his best score of the year so far.

PokerBaazi veteran ‘Aukster1′ had a breakthrough, finally grabbing their first major title after six long years. They won the WTF for ₹3.81 Lakhs, their sixth title and biggest score yet. Another PokerBaazi regular, ‘purpleparrot,’ continued their incredible streak from Thursday with a second-place finish in the WTF, earning ₹2.50 Lakhs (their personal best) and bringing their total winnings for the day to ₹2.62 Lakhs across three deep runs.

On Natural8 India, ‘ShooterOfAngles‘ made a killer first impression by winning the Daily Special 88 for ₹3 Lakhs in their debut. ‘borntrouble,‘ who recently made the final table in the Omaholic Bounty Fifty Stack 54, just missed out on taking down GGMasters Bounty 25, finishing as runner-up for ₹2.93 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi stalwart Ramu Kushwaha was at it again, winning The Quest Lite for ₹2.03 Lakhs – his fourth win in a week and 24th title this year. His impressive run, including four deep finishes on Friday alone, led to total winnings of ₹2.34 Lakhs. Neeraj Ailsinghani, who recently finished second in the Daily Last Chance, took second again for ₹1.44 Lakhs, totalling ₹1.49 Lakhs with another deep run.

In PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, ‘Sahasra‘ returned to the top after a seven-week break, winning the late-night flagship for ₹1.60 Lakhs, their second major win on the platform. Mohit Mahi, the reigning AOPS Mini Main Event champ and recent WTF finalist, also had a strong showing, finishing second for ₹1.08 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, on Junglee Poker, ‘venus6‘ dominated The Friday Supernova, earning ₹1.81 Lakhs, while the formidable ‘darkfishe’ secured a respectable ₹90,672 for their runner-up finish.

Finally, on Spartan Poker, Shubham Badjatya continued his winning ways after a victory in last week’s PokerBaazi Blockbuster Lite, taking first place in Friday Fury for ₹1.13 Lakhs and a total of ₹1.24 Lakhs on Friday.

It was an action-packed Friday with big wins for Sandeep Jaiswal, Bhavit Jain, JaiKiran Kumar, Alok Bhatt, Ankit Saurabh, Rahul Kumar, Neeraj Kumar, Vinod Kirne, and Vishvender Singh.

Here are the Friday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Quest – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 269

Re-entries – 227

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 79

There’s a new player making waves on PokerBaazi, and they’re taking the scene by storm. Meet ‘Piggeog,‘ a relative newcomer active for only four months, who just pulled off a stunning victory in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD The Quest, the Friday showstopper for an incredible hat trick on wins this week.

‘Piggeog’ entered Friday night’s showdown already riding high on momentum, having secured victories in Sunday’s BSS and Thursday’s Daily Boost. The 8 PM Friday showdown The Quest is one of PokerBaazi’s premier events, attracting a fierce field of 496 entries (269 unique).

Undeterred by the tough competition, ‘Piggeog’ navigated the intense seven-hour and 40-minute showdown with remarkable skill and composure. When the dust settled, ‘Piggeog’ stood tall, claiming the top prize and a personal-best payday of ₹5 Lakhs, thanks to PokerBaazi’s generous top-heavy payouts.

But the magic didn’t end there; ‘Piggeog’ continued to impress by making a significant mark in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily, finishing 20th for an additional ₹1,446. By the end of the night, ‘Piggeog’ had amassed a massive ₹5.01 Lakhs, making them the undisputed top earner of the day and a rising star in the Indian poker scene.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹5,00,000

> 20th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹1,446

Piggeog’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹22.86 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.79 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

The competition in The Quest was fierce, with several notable players making deep runs. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, fresh off a win in the Daily Micro HighRoller last week and recent final table finishes in the Sunday Superstack II Chance and Mega Stack on Spartan Poker, came charging into the Friday showstopper with five bullets. Saraswat’s determination paid off handsomely with a ₹3.30 Lakhs prize.

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9

Simultaneously, Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurbaxani, the NPS India 2024 Mini Main Event silver medalist, continued his remarkable run. Gurbaxani capitalized on his momentum from Thursday‘s three final table finishes by adding three more on Friday, racking up a total of ₹3.35 Lakhs from four deep runs. His most notable showings included a third place in The Quest, netting him ₹2.10 Lakhs, and fifth place in Adda52’s The Ballers DPT Edition for ₹1.10 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹2,10,000

> 5th in Adda52’s The Ballers DPT Edition for ₹1,10,439

> 6th in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena for ₹11,338

> 10th in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for ₹3,014

Areyann Gurbaxani’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10

The Quest final table was an absolute banger, with seasoned pros and rising phenoms colliding. Wednesday’s Daily Last Chance winner on an incredible heater Hemant ‘Hkm2828’ Gagwana (4th for ₹1.45 Lakhs), Monday’s The Big Show winner and July leaderboard contender Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay99’ Vijayvergiya (5th for ₹1.23 Lakhs), The MoneyMaker 71.0 champion Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai (6th for ₹1,01 Lakhs), and Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G (7th for ₹80,000), all brought the heat to this high-stakes showdown.

Even with many regulars busy at the DPT Xpress in Goa, The Quest still managed to attract a decent crowd. With a ₹5,750 buy-in, it was definitely a high-stakes affair, registering a negligible ₹20,000 in overlays. A lucky 79 players danced in the downpour of cash prizes, with even the min-cash boasting a generous ₹10,000.

Final Table Results

1. Piggeog – ₹5,00,000
2. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹3,30,000
3. Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurbaxani – ₹2,10,000
4. Hemant ‘Hkm2828’ Gagwana – ₹1,45,000
5. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay99’ Vijayvergiya – ₹1,22,500
6. Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai – ₹1,01,250
7. Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G – ₹80,000
8. Abeer21 – ₹58,750

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 361

Re-entries – 281

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 102

PokerBaazi user ‘Aukster1’ just pulled off a legendary underdog story! After six long years of grinding on the platform, this player beat the odds and emerged victorious in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF, facing off against 642 other players (361 unique). Using two entries, ‘Aukster1’ dominated the 7:30 PM flagship event in a six-hour-and-55-minute showdown, ultimately claiming the title and a scorching ₹3.81 Lakhs payday. This is ‘Aukster1’s’ sixth title on PokerBaazi and their most significant win to date, proving that perseverance and skill can lead to poker glory.

Aukster1 ‘s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.80 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

While ‘Aukster1’ was making history, another PokerBaazi veteran, ‘purpleparrot,’ was also on fire. Fresh off a double victory on Thursday, ‘purpleparrot’ kept their winning streak alive with a second-place finish in the WTF, pocketing a hefty ₹2.50 Lakhs, also with two entries. This is their new personal best on the platform, and they didn’t stop there, making deep runs in two other events and racking up a total of ₹2.62 Lakhs on Friday.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,50,000

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹7,500

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,550

purpleparrot’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.90 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹7.54 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The WTF final table was stacked with other notables like Prince ‘poker7664’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.85 Lakhs), Aryaman ‘Aryaknight’ Arora (4th for ₹1.44 Lakhs), Wednesday`s Destiny champion Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar (5th for ₹1.19 Lakhs) and Suchit ‘Jefe24’ Save (6th for ₹96,000).

Despite falling ₹6.57 Lakhs short of its guaranteed prize pool, the ₹3,300 buy-in WTF was still a thrilling ride from start to finish. The ₹25 Lakhs prize pool kept the action intense, with the top 102 players earning a piece of the pie.

Final Table Results

1. Aukster1 – ₹3,81,250
2. purpleparrot – ₹2,50,000
3. Prince ‘poker7664’ Kumar – ₹1,85,000
4. Aryaman ‘Aryaknight’ Arora – ₹1,43,500
5. Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar – ₹1,18,750
6. Suchit ‘Jefe24’ Save – ₹96,000
7. Kk13 – ₹75,250
8. Rukshad ‘Culllensss’ Siganporia – ₹55,250

The Quest Lite – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 235

Re-entries – 147

Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000

Places Paid – 51

If you’ve been following the action on PokerBaazi lately, you’ve probably noticed one name popping up again and again: Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha.

Kushwaha, a well-known PokerBaazi stalwart hailing from Jalaun, has been dominating the virtual felt all week. And last night, he added another victory to his ever-growing list of accomplishments, taking down the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD The Quest Lite. And get this – it was his fourth win in just ONE WEEK!

This guy is seriously on fire. He’s already won the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, the Daily Boost, and the WTF this week, proving he’s a master of multiple poker formats. And now, with his victory in The Quest Lite, he’s added a 24th title to his PokerBaazi collection this year. It’s hard to believe, but he keeps getting better.

The Quest Lite was no walk in the park, either. Kushwaha had to face off against 234 other players (382 total entries) in the 7:30 PM flagship, firing three bullets before finally emerging victorious after a gripping six-hour battle. But when the dust settled, he was the last one standing, netting a handsome ₹2.03 Lakhs for his first-ever win in this event.

Kushwaha kept the momentum rolling, making waves in three additional events and boosting his Friday winnings to a tidy ₹2.34 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹2,02,500

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹21,250

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹5,560

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,550

Ramu Kushwaha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.36 Crores | Site Profits: ₹51.77 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #24

But Kushwaha wasn’t the only one who had a good night. Neeraj ‘sherlockofpoker’ Ailsinghani, a former The Summit champion with a runner-up finish in the Daily Last Chance a few days ago, came within a whisker of winning The Quest Lite. He ultimately had to settle for second place and ₹1.44 Lakhs, but that’s still a fantastic result. He also cashed in Daily Last Chance, securing 62nd place and ₹5,560. By the end of Friday, Ailsinghani had amassed a striking ₹1.49 Lakhs in winnings.

Neeraj Ailsinghani’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.84 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.33 Lakhs

The Quest Lite`s final table was a spectacle, featuring poker talents like Sanket ‘blackcod’ Arora (3rd for ₹1.15 Lakhs), recent Ultron finalist Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (5th for ₹61,250) and Thursday`s The Summit (Double Ante) podium finisher Shivam Kumar ‘Daddyaddy’ Dubey (6th for ₹47,500).

Even though it fell ₹2.95 Lakhs short of its ₹12.50 Lakhs guarantee, the ₹2,875 buy-in The Quest Lite still delivered the goods! The top 51 players walked away with a share of the prize pool, and even those who just barely made it into the money still got a sweet ₹7,500 for their efforts.

Final Table Results

1. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹2,02,500
2. Neeraj ‘sherlockofpoker’ Ailsinghani – ₹1,43,500
3. Sanket ‘blackcod’ Arora – ₹1,15,000
4. jigmee522 – ₹87,500
5. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹61,250
6. Shivam Kumar ‘Daddyaddy’ Dubey – ₹47,500
7. aajtohogaa – ₹40,250
8. Thoth – ₹33,125

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 261

Re-entries – 204

Prize Pool – ₹10,10,910

Places Paid – 65

Remember that player ‘Sahasra’ who’s been popping up in mid-stakes tournaments on PokerBaazi over the past year? The one who comes and goes like a phantom yet always seems to find a way to win? Well, they’ve done it again!

Friday night, ‘Sahasra’ pulled off another impressive victory, taking down the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance. This marks their second big win on PokerBaazi, following their triumph in the Blockbuster last month (where they also finished second in the WTF).

It’s been nearly seven weeks since ‘Sahasra’ made the headlines, but they clearly haven’t lost their touch. The Daily Last Chance was packed with 465 entries (261 unique), turning it into a real battle royale. But after a quick but intense late-night showdown lasting almost six hours, ‘Sahasra’ emerged victorious in the 11:30 PM flagship, adding a substantial ₹1.60 Lakhs to their bankroll – their fourth biggest score on the platform.

‘Sahasra’ wasn’t content with the victory alone, so they also posted a deep run in The Quest, placing 26th for ₹17,500 and totalling over ₹1.77 Lakhs in total winnings. All in all, it was a pretty profitable Friday night for the elusive player.

Sahasra’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹17.38 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

It wasn’t an easy win, though. Mohit ‘miim90’ Mahi, the reigning AOPS Mini Main Event champ who had just placed fourth in the WTF the night before, gave ‘Sahasra’ a serious run for their money. But in the end, he had to settle for the runner-up spot and a still-impressive ₹1.08 Lakhs.

Mohit Mahi’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹51.28 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.46 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Online regular Jyotindra ‘JacksPaaro’ Dubey (opted out of our tracking) also made a strong showing, reaching the Daily Last Chance final table and taking home ₹22,746 in eighth place.

The popularity of the Daily Last Chance was evident, as the ₹2,500 buy-in tournament exceeded its advertised guarantee by ₹10,910, resulting in a total prize pool of ₹10.11 Lakhs. This was shared among the top 65 finishers. This late-night flagship event is becoming a favourite among players seeking high-stakes action.

Final Table Results

1. Sahasra – ₹1,59,724
2. Mohit ‘miim90’ Mahi – ₹1,08,167
3. Paradoxer – ₹82,895
4. Pokerwork – ₹60,655
5. GarraCharrua – ₹48,524
6. khansu – ₹39,324
7. Treys – ₹30,934
8. Jyotindra ‘JacksPaaro’ Dubey – ₹22,746

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 204

Re-entries- 123

Prize Pool – ₹7,00,000

Places Paid – 67

Sandeep ‘janspeed’ Jaiswal, the NPS#91 Friday Force gold medallist and former The Summit title holder snapped a four-month dry spell with a resounding victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹7 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT last night.

The 10 PM marquee event was a bloodbath, drawing 327 entries (204 unique) vying for the top prize. Jaiswal cut through the competition like a hot knife through butter, nabbing the title in a blistering five hours and 58 minutes for a well-deserved ₹84,000 payday, recouping some of his past losses!

Sandeep Jaiswal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar, a regular fixture on the TLB leaderboard, flexed his poker prowess across various platforms. He narrowly missed a double victory but still raked in over ₹1.25 Lakhs from eight deep runs. His notable performances included a second-place finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, worth ₹60,900, and a win in the (PLO-6) Daily for ₹26,489.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹60,900

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) Daily for ₹26,489

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹10,109

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹10,000

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,000

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹4,423

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹2,023

> 15th in Adda52’s Afternoon Bounty for ₹1,344

Debayan ‘dbz19’ Das also made it to the final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, taking home ₹36,890 for his fourth-place finish and accumulating ₹44,977 from two deep runs on PokerBaazi.

Despite the intense action, the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT fell short of its listed guarantee, missing the mark by ₹46,000. However, the top 67 finishers still enjoyed a piece of the pie, each securing at least ₹4,550, thanks to the tournament’s generous payout structure.

Final Table Results

1. Sandeep ‘janspeed’ Jaiswal – ₹84,000
2. Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹60,900
3. mimiriri – ₹45,500
4. Debayan ‘dbz19’ Das – ₹36,890
5. blackcoffee – ₹28,980
6. RampageR1 – ₹22,050
7. Yogaa – ₹17,990

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 192

Re-entries – 103

Prize Pool – ₹5,13,300

Places Paid – 61

Bhavit ‘Tyrogambit’ Jain (opted out of our tracking) had a heck of a Friday! This PokerBaazi regular, who conquered the Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) in June, set his sights on the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. After a six-hour-plus battle against 191 other players (295 total entries), he emerged victorious, snagging the 1:30 PM marquee title for ₹61,596.

Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur, the occasional poker streamer who’s no stranger to winning (he’s already taken home the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title three times this year!), almost grabbed the gold again. While he didn’t quite get there, his second-place finish still netted him a tidy ₹44,657.

Animesh Thakur’s online (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹41.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #12

The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost was packed with Baazigars and some familiar faces, like Akshay ‘boss000’ Thakur (3rd for ₹33,365), Dhaval ‘TheMaHaKaL’ Solanki (4th for ₹27,154), and Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah (5th for ₹21,559), made it to the final table showdown.

With a ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost was a total banger, smashing its guarantee with a tempting ₹5.13 Lakhs prize pool. This meant even more cash for the top 61 finishers setting the stage for an epic weekend of poker action.

Final Table Results

1. Bhavit ‘Tyrogambit’ Jain – ₹61,596
2. Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹44,657
3. Akshay ‘boss000’ Thakur – ₹33,365
4. Dhaval ‘TheMaHaKaL’ Solanki – ₹27,154
5. Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah – ₹21,559
6. Mcheadshoot – ₹16,169
7. dekhtehain – ₹13,192

‘mani222’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹35,750), Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹26,490), ‘richertilter’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹25,550), Vinod ‘brutalgame’ Kirne (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹20,860), ‘Nihilist’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,940), Vishvender ‘Bdiyadmi’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,350) and ‘starnaruto’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (500X) Daily for ₹10,480), and ‘TheMagician217’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X for ₹10,000) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Friday Supernova – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 267

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,99,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,00,500

Places Paid – 29

Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday Supernova was a scorcher! For seven straight hours, 267 players went head-to-head, testing their poker skills in a relentless battle of wits. And when the smoke cleared, ‘venus6’ rose from the ashes as the ultimate champion, snagging the 8 PM flagship title and a massive ₹1,81,073 (₹96,844 in bounties) payday.

But let’s not forget the runner-up, ‘darkfishe,‘ who gave ‘venus6’ a real run for their money. ‘darkfishe’ is a poker force to be reckoned with on Junglee Poker, boasting wins in last week’s Wednesday Superstack and Friday Supernova, along with recent final table showings in the Monday Monster and Wednesday Superstack. They pushed ‘venus6’ to the edge but ultimately settled for a still-impressive ₹90,672 (₹6,563 in bounties) as the runner-up.

Mandar ‘MAMA4000’ Madaye, the mid-stakes maestro who’s been killing it with a recent second-place finish in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack and final table appearances in Adda52’s Voyager and Knock Out Arena, managed to secure a solid fourth-place finish, taking home ₹76,648 (₹27,609 in bounties).

Mandar Madaye’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.88 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹38.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

The Friday Supernova wasn’t just your average poker tournament; it was a bonanza! With a massive ₹1.99 Lakh overlay, this ₹3,450 buy-in event turned into a poker player’s dream. It was raining money, with the top 29 finishers getting a big ol’ slice of that sweet seven-figure prize pool.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. venus6 – ₹1,81,073
2. darkfishe – ₹90,672
3. wildrapper – ₹57,132
4. Mandar ‘MAMA4000’ Madaye – ₹76,648
5. newfish7 – ₹59,934
6. derführer – ₹46,590

‘aditya lucky’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Friday Fighter for ₹56,150) and ‘drone321’ (Won ₹75K GTD Friday Sunsetter for ₹20,545) won the other Friday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

The Ballers DPT Edition – ₹17 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,050

Entries – 163

Re-entries – 107

Prize Pool – ₹18,90,000

Places Paid – 39

Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking), the unstoppable card shark who likes to fly under the radar, has come roaring back into the spotlight! After a string of impressive wins and final table appearances on PokerBaazi this month, he added another major victory to his resume: champion of Adda52’s ₹17 Lakhs GTD The Ballers DPT Edition.

Mukherjee has been on an absolute tear in July, crushing events like the Daily HighRoller and the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. He also made it to the final table of the Daily HighRoller and the BSS Big Bounty KO and snagged second place in the #19 The MoneyMaker back in April. But this latest win is the cherry on top.

This wasn’t just any victory but a masterclass in poker domination. Mukherjee faced down a formidable field of 270 entries (163 unique players) in the 8 PM The Ballers DPT Edition. After eight hours and four minutes of high-stakes poker, he emerged victorious, claiming the title and a sweet ₹3.70 Lakhs payday. And get this: that wasn’t even his only deep run of the day. He racked up at least ₹4.15 Lakhs across four events!

> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers DPT Edition for ₹3,70,047

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹21,250

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹13,375

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,000

Mukherjee wasn’t the only one making moves on Friday night. Siddhartha ‘sid297’ Khanna was hungry for a win after a two-month drought, and he came close, finishing as the runner-up in The Ballers DPT Edition for a healthy ₹2.74 Lakhs – his biggest score of the year so far.

Siddhartha Khanna’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹87.45 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.03 Lakhs

Faiz ‘TheInternetKid’ Alam (opted out of our tracking) also made his presence felt, taking third place in The Ballers DPT Edition for ₹2.02 Lakhs. And as if that wasn’t enough, he went deep in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, adding another ₹38,750 to his winnings in ninth place and bringing his total for the day to at least ₹2.41 Lakhs.

Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani, who had already been on fire with three final table finishes on Thursday, continued his heater with another incredible performance on Friday. He racked up ₹3.35 Lakhs across four deep runs, including final table showings in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, Adda52’s The Ballers DPT Edition, and Knock Out Arena. This guy is a machine!

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹2,10,000

> 5th in Adda52’s The Ballers DPT Edition for ₹1,10,439

> 6th in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena for ₹11,338

> 10th in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for ₹3,014

Areyann Gurbaxani’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10

The Ballers DPT Edition wasn’t just about Mukherjee’s impressive win. It was a full-on poker extravaganza, with plenty of other talented players making their mark at the final table, like last night’s Bounty Adda finalist Satyapal ‘Zoca’ (4th for ₹1,49,419) and recent Nano PLO 25k finalist Piyush ‘PIYUSHBAID654’ Baid (6th for ₹81,628).

The Ballers DPT Edition was clearly a hit with players, as the ₹8,050 buy-in tournament absolutely smashed its guarantee, generating a whopping ₹18.90 Lakhs prize pool. That’s a lot of money up for grabs, and 39 lucky players got to take a piece of the pie, enjoying a profitable start to the weekend.

Final Table Results

1. Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee – ₹3,70,047
2. Siddhartha ‘sid297’ Khanna – ₹2,73,510
3. Faiz ‘TheInternetKid’ Alam – ₹2,02,157
4. Satyapal ‘Zoca’ – ₹1,49,419
5. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani – ₹1,10,439
6. Piyush ‘PIYUSHBAID654’ Baid – ₹81,628

JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Knock Out Arena for ₹42,923), ‘DealwithIt11’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹41,612), Alok ‘back2simplicity’ Bhatt (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD The Ballers Lite for ₹39,111), ‘Klaus0072’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹35,623), and ‘amarjeet9031’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹22,780) won the other Friday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘LeoMessi10’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Knights for ₹19,348), ‘Kalyug3’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871), and ‘Khapa’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,792) won the Friday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Friday Fury – ₹6 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Toal Entries – 114

Prize Pool – ₹6,00,000

Places Paid – 25

Friday night was poker pandemonium on Spartan Poker, and Shubham ‘ShubhamBadjatya’ Badjatya stole the spotlight! Fresh off a win in last week’s PokerBaazi Blockbuster Lite and a bunch of other great finishes, Badjatya’s quest for mid-stakes domination saw him snagging first place in the ₹6 Lakhs GTD Friday Fury.

The 8 PM marquee event was packed with 114 sharks, but Badjatya outplayed them all in a nail-biting showdown. He walked away with a sweet ₹1.13 Lakhs for his efforts, but that wasn’t all! He kept the momentum going with a deep run in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, finishing eighth and adding ₹10,728 to his winnings, raking in a total of ₹1.24 Lakhs on Friday night!

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Friday Fury for ₹1,12,800

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹10,728

Shubham Badjatya’s online stats (Spartan Poker and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹29.30 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6

But Badjatya wasn’t the only one making waves in Friday Fury. Spartan Poker newbie ‘rajesh349,’ already a Lakhpati champ, made a big splash, snagging second place and a commendable ₹84,000 payday.

The Friday Fury final table was stacked with poker heavyweights, including ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh (3rd for ₹72,000), the ever-reliable Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma (4th for ₹59,400), the fierce Kashish ‘Fletcher’ Gupta (5th for ₹49,200), recent Ultron champ and three-time POY Young Gun Gaurav ‘dirtbag17’ Sood (7th for ₹30,000), and Prashant ‘Prashant12’ Kumar (8th for ₹21,600).

Final Table Results

1. Shubham ‘ShubhamBadjatya’ Badjatya – ₹1,12,800
2. rajesh349 – ₹84,000
3. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹72,000
4. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹59,400
5. Kashish ‘Fletcher’ Gupta – ₹49,200
6. Th1rt33n – ₹39,600
7. Gaurav ‘dirtbag17’ Sood – ₹30,000
8. Prashant ‘Prashant12’ Kumar – ₹21,600

Ankit ‘magnum736’ Saurabh (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Fortune Turbo for ₹38,200), ‘Shelu’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Equaliser for ₹22,200), ‘Ram_Ke_Naam’ (Won ₹60K GTD Final Bullet for ₹13,320), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹75K GTD Centurion for ₹12,840), ‘dipsrag’ (Won ₹75K GTD Centurion Deep Hyper for ₹12,840), and ‘highhand’ (Won ₹50K GTD Noon Rocket for ₹11,100), won the other Friday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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