Daily Majors: Aayush Arya, Manish Lakhotia, Siddharth Karia & Bharat Vasan Thunder Through the Thursday Flagships

As the festive weekend approaches, the virtual poker tables have been buzzing with activity this Thursday. PokerBaazi spearheaded the action with high-stakes tournaments such as The Summit, Daily HighRoller, WTF, The Summit Lite, and (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, all of which surpassed their guarantees, offering lucrative prizes to the winners. Other major platforms maintained their regular event schedules, contributing to the vibrant poker scene.

The online poker community has been enjoying a series of exciting tournaments as the festive season nears. A23 Poker’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD Supersonic Multi-Level Tournament Series, catering to low-to-mid stakes players, is set to run until December 29. Meanwhile, the launch of Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 2.0 Series yesterday has added to the dynamism of the poker landscape.

In the spotlight on Thursday was WSOP bracelet winner Young Gun Aayush Arya, who raked in ₹6.57 Lakhs from three remarkable performances, including two top finishes and a deep run. His notable achievements included a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3.32 Lakhs (after a heads-up deal) and a title win in WTF for ₹3.16 Lakhs. In WTF, ‘Akki16’ claimed ₹2.42 Lakhs, marking their second-highest score on the platform.

Bharat Vasan also shone brightly, winning The Summit for the second time and pocketing ₹3.43 Lakhs in total, with ₹3.36 Lakhs from the first-place prize.

Manish Lakhotia ended a 12-week title drought by winning Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹3.79 Lakhs and earned a total of ₹4.25 Lakhs from four deep runs on Thursday. ‘KAKAROT98$’ finished as the runner-up with ₹2.57 Lakhs.

Young Gun Siddharth Karia, the champion of The MoneyMaker 46.0 earlier this month, emerged victorious in Adda52’s Godfather, bagging ₹3.63 Lakhs after a three-way deal.

Following the deal in the Godfather, Sashank Chakravarthy secured second place for ₹3.46 Lakhs and an overall ₹4.33 Lakhs across five outstanding performances, including two podium finishes. Rahul Melwani rounded out the podium in third place, pocketing ₹3.27 Lakhs for a total of ₹3.32 Lakhs.

Kolkata-based pro Harsh Bubna continued his hot streak on PokerStars India, defending his The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition title for the second consecutive week and earning ₹2.34 Lakhs, with a total of ₹2.56 Lakhs from four ITM finishes. Animesh Saha finished second for ₹1.77 Lakhs.

Vikhyat Ahlawat excelled in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller, winning the 8:30 PM flagship for ₹2.17 Lakhs, with total earnings of ₹2.61 Lakhs for the day. ‘Blackguard’ placed second for a personal best of ₹1.63 Lakhs.

Vaibhav Saigal topped PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite, marking his return to the winner’s circle after a year with ₹1.57 Lakhs. The IOPC 10.0 The Crown champion Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh Pal Singh put up a strong performance with a ₹1.17 Lakhs runner-up finish and total earnings of ₹1.54 Lakhs from five deep runs.

Debneil Mukherjee continued his winning streak with a victory in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹98,661, and Vikas Yadav finished second for ₹72,670.

Poker streamer Aniruddha Joshi triumphantly took down Adda52’s Monster Turbo after a nearly four-week hiatus, claiming ₹91,348 from a heads-up deal, with a day’s total of ₹98,467. Online maestro Clinton Tavares finished runner-up for ₹85,795.

Over at Pocket52, ‘DevilKing’ led the charge by winning the Pocket Magnets for ₹18,573, while ‘RAMRAM’ clinched second place with ₹13,046.

Junglee Poker’s ‘basket9117363’ triumphed in the Primetime Thunder for ₹30,487, with ‘alauddin53’ in second place for ₹23,225.

Kunal Chaudhary, Mohak Kapoor, Abhinav Menon, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Vaibhav Tyagi and Pulkit Agarwal.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,630

Entries – 174

Re-entries – 157

Prize Pool – ₹24,82,000

Places Paid – 69

Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan, riding high from his recent victory in Pocket Queens on Saturday, returned to the limelight with a stunning performance in PokerBaazi’s Thursday flagship, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. Vasan, demonstrating remarkable skill and endurance, emerged victorious from a strong field of 331 competitors (174 unique).

After a grueling seven-hour battle, he clinched the title and a lucrative prize of ₹3.36 Lakhs, boosted further by a heads-up deal. His stellar performance on Thursday culminated in a total earning of ₹3.43 Lakhs from two significant runs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,35,520 (heads-up deal)

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹7,000

Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya continued his impressive streak on Thursday. Arya, known for his distinct playing style, amassed a staggering ₹6.57 Lakhs from three deep runs. These included a consecutive title win in WTF, pocketing ₹3.15 Lakhs, and a nail-biting runner-up finish in The Summit, earning ₹3.32 Lakhs through a heads-up deal. His extraordinary performance crowned him as the day’s top earner.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,31,528 (heads-up deal)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,15,542

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹9,600

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.89 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.54 Lakhs | Moves to #17 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #11 in Annual Profits

Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid, a dedicated Baazigar, also had a profitable day, securing ₹2.21 Lakhs from three commendable performances.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,06,048

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹10,524

> 167th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,079

Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha, another respected professional in the poker community, embarked on a remarkable run on Thursday night. Sodha accumulated ₹1.62 Lakhs from three notable runs, including two appearances at final tables.

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1,09,230

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹49,500

> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,874

Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.46 Crores

The Summit’s final table also witnessed impressive performances from notable players like Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo, who finished fourth with ₹1.57 Lakhs, and Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani, who secured the seventh spot, earning ₹62,063.

With its ₹8,630 entry fee, The Summit generated an impressive ₹24.82 Lakhs prize pool, marking it as one of Thursday’s most lucrative events. The top 69 finishers benefitted from this high-stakes tournament, highlighting the event’s appeal and competitiveness.

Final Table Results

1. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹3,35,520*
2. Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹3,31,528*
3. Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid – ₹2,06,048
4. Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo – ₹1,56,646
5. Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹1,09,230
6. MOTIMACHLI – ₹81,923
7. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹62,063

*denotes a heads-up deal

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 510

Re-entries – 494

Prize Pool – ₹23,99,560

Places Paid – 193

Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya, celebrated for clinching The MoneyMaker 40.0 and brandishing a prestigious WSOP bracelet, continued his extraordinary streak this Thursday. Arya emerged as the top earner on PokerBaazi, amassing a remarkable ₹6.57 Lakhs from three stellar performances.

Coming off a triumphant win in Wednesday’s WTF, Arya once again showcased his prowess in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF on Thursday. Demonstrating remarkable skill and strategy across three entries, he adeptly outplayed a significant field of 1,004 entries (510 unique) in an intense seven-hour and 32-minute session. Arya’s commanding performance in the 7:30 PM flagship marked his consecutive WTF victory, pocketing an impressive ₹3.16 Lakhs.

The runner-up, known as ‘Akki16’, secured ₹2.42 Lakhs, achieving their second-highest score on the platform.

Just nine minutes past 3 AM, Arya was on the brink of capturing a second title for the day in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. However, he finished as the runner-up, earning his highest payout of the day at ₹3.32 Lakhs, following a heads-up deal. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan claimed victory in The Summit, his second triumph in this event this year, with a prize of ₹3.36 Lakhs.

Arya’s Thursday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,31,528* (heads-up deal)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,15,542

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹9,600

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #19 Annual Winnings: ₹2.89 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.54 Lakhs | Moves to #17 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #11 in Annual Profits

The WTF final table was graced by notable contenders, including Tarsh ‘Ceepee’ Mehrotra, who finished third with ₹1.72 Lakhs, and Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan, securing the fifth position with ₹83,745.

With an entry fee of ₹2,750, the WTF tournament exceeded its guarantee, creating a substantial prize pool of ₹24 Lakhs. The event generously rewarded the top 193 players, ensuring a lucrative evening for many participants.

Final Table Results

1. Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹3,15,542
2. Akki16 – ₹2,42,356
3. Tarsh ‘Ceepee’ Mehrotra – ₹1,71,809
4. IndianNavy – ₹1,21,418
5. Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan – ₹83,745
6. Whoarewe – ₹49,671
7. chandbasin – ₹38,873
8. elefante – ₹30,714

Daily HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,000

Entries – 139

Re-entries – 77

Prize Pool – ₹13,15,000

Places Paid – 44

Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat, celebrated for his exceptional skill in various poker formats, showcased another outstanding performance last night by clinching first place in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily HighRoller.

Attracting 216 participants (139 unique), Ahlawat exemplified resilience and determination. He entered the fray twice and ultimately triumphed after a captivating session exceeding seven hours, earning a substantial ₹2.17 Lakhs.

Ahlawat’s overall performance on Thursday was nothing short of remarkable, accumulating ₹2.61 Lakhs across five impressive scores.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹2,17,179

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹16,797

> 46th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹7,000

> 31st in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹1,754

Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.43 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹35.92 Lakhs

‘Blackguard’ closely followed, achieving a personal best on the platform by securing the runner-up spot in the Daily HighRoller and a notable ₹1.63 Lakhs, a significant stride in offsetting past losses.Their PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.30 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3,317 | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot, a regular and esteemed player on PokerBaazi, also made a significant impact in the Daily HighRoller, clinching fourth place with a prize of ₹98,263. His PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹51.77 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, currently ranked #5 in the Player of the Year race, amassed ₹69,257 through three deep runs.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹51,697

> 58th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,481

> 178th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,079

Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.80 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.26 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #12 in Annual Profits

With a buy-in of ₹7,000, the Daily HighRoller exceeded expectations, generating an impressive prize pool of ₹13.15 Lakhs. The event generously rewarded the top 44 players, underlining its appeal to the poker community.

Final Table Results

1. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹2,17,179
2. Blackguard – ₹1,62,983
3. phonyOpenEnd409 – ₹1,28,387
4. Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot – ₹98,263
5. explore – ₹71,297
6. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹51,697

The Summit Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,312

Entries – 170

Re-entries – 88

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 49

In the dynamic and ever-changing world of poker, a year can seem like a lifetime, but for Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal, this duration culminated in a golden triumph. Saigal celebrated a long-awaited victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Summit Lite on Thursday, marking an end to a year-long title drought.

Saigal showcased remarkable skill and tactical acumen, skillfully working his way through a field of 258 competitors (170 unique) in the 7:30 PM marquee. His strategic gameplay reached its peak after five and a half hours, earning him the coveted title. This victory was more than just a win; it was a significant milestone, as he pocketed an impressive ₹1.57 Lakhs.

Vaibhav Saigal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh, famed for his IOPC 10.0 The Crown triumph in February 2021, put forth a strong showing, securing the runner-up spot. His adept gameplay brought him ₹1.17 Lakhs, achieved through two entries.

Further exemplifying his prowess, the Young Gun accrued a total of ₹1.54 Lakhs from five cash finishes yesterday.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹1,16,500

> 55th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,481

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹11,839

> 23rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹6,291

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,811

Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.64 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹92.58 Lakhs | Ranked #7 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #14 in Annual Profits

The user ‘IndianNavy,’ still chasing their inaugural title on the platform, had a remarkable day, logging two of their biggest scores to date. They accumulated a total of ₹2.20 Lakhs from three cash finishes, showcasing notable skill.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,21,418

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹91,000

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,918

IndianNavy’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.77 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.59 Lakhs

Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha, the NPS 2.0 Main Event titleholder, also had a lucrative night, making it to two final tables. His consistent play netted him a handsome ₹1.62 Lakhs from three cash finishes.

> 5th for PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1,09,230

> 5th for PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹49,500

> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,874

Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.46 Crores

The Summit Lite’s final table was a showcase of distinguished online players. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, the finalist in Wednesday’s Maverick, clinched fourth place with ₹67,600. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant landed in sixth place, bagging ₹35,300.

Despite grappling with a ₹32,500 overlay deficit, the event honored its ₹10 Lakhs prize pool commitment. With an entry fee of ₹4,312, the tournament ensured that the top 49 finishers were rewarded, upholding the event’s integrity and competitive reward structure.

Final Table Results

1. Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – ₹1,56,600
2. Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,16,500
3. IndianNavy – ₹91,000
4. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹67,600
5. Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹49,500
6. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant – ₹35,300
7. muffledLeader87 – ₹27,800

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 197

Re-entries – 170

Prize Pool – ₹6,38,580

Places Paid – 77

After a high-scoring run last Friday, online poker standout Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) is riding a remarkable winning streak. Kicking off the week with a triumph in the Iron Man on Monday and a close second in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller on Tuesday, Mukherjee extended his impressive form to PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT last night.

Commencing at 7:15 PM, the marquee drew a robust assembly of 367 players (197 unique). In a grueling six-hour battle, Mukherjee’s exceptional poker acumen shone through, leading him to clinch the top position with a prize of ₹98,661.

Vikas ‘nohomejerome’ Yadav, a regular online player, posed stiff competition to Mukherjee in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, ultimately securing second place and a prize of ₹72,670.

Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy displayed a remarkable performance on Thursday. He accumulated a total of ₹4.33 Lakhs from five notable showings, including two top-three finishes.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,46,275* (three-way deal)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹52,874

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹10,524

> 153rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,559

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.28 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹97.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹63.18 Lakhs

Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal had an excellent start to the weekend. He secured three deep runs, including two podium finishes, amassing ₹1.62 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹96,651

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹40,167

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹24,825

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (including HU SnGs): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.36 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.70 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹69.62 Lakhs | Ranked #24 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Annual Profits)

Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan, celebrated for his victory in The MoneyMaker in March, also made a strong showing in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table, finishing sixth and earning ₹20,435.

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, with a ₹2,000 entry fee, marginally surpassed its guarantee by ₹300. The prize pool was shared among the top 69 finishers, reflecting the tournament’s success and its allure to the poker community.

Final Table Results

1. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹98,661
2. Vikas ‘nohomejerome’ Yadav – ₹72,670
3. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹52,874
4. Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal – ₹40,167
5. Hearthacker0143 – ₹27,842
6. Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan – ₹20,435
7. jinchi – ₹15,709

‘hgnvn’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹84,039), Kunal ‘Vampire2706’ Chaudhary (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹65,450), ‘Skip’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹33,560), Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,790), and ‘Rajputpoy99’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500XDaily for ₹18,110) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Junglee Poker

Primetime Thunder – ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,200

Entries – 94

Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000

Places Paid – 11

On Thursday, Junglee Poker’s ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Primetime Thunder concluded with a thrilling finish, as 94 competitors vied for the top spot in the 8 PM event. The battle for poker supremacy extended late into the night, finally concluding at 12:58 AM.

In the end, it was ‘basket9117363’ who stood out from the crowd, claiming victory with a well-deserved prize of ₹30,487, showcasing skill and perseverance.

‘Alauddin53,’ another notable competitor who entered the tournament twice, secured a commendable second place, earning ₹23,225 for their impressive performance.

The Primetime Thunder, known for its accessible entry fee of ₹1,200, faced a shortfall of ₹26,300 in its overlay. Nonetheless, the tournament maintained its commitment to the ₹1.25 Lakhs prize pool. This ensured that the top 11 finishers were fairly compensated for their skillful play, each receiving a portion of the winnings for their commendable efforts.

Final Table Results

1. basket9117363 – ₹30,487
2. alauddin53 – ₹23,225
3. shreeram111 – ₹17,700
4. Visual34118289 – ₹13,487
5. igsumit – ₹10,275
6. thapa23 – ₹7,825
7. aeromad34315997 – ₹5,975
8. jacksoarrowi – ₹4,550

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹1 Lakh GTD

Buy-in – ₹440

Entries – 126

Re-entries – 80

Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000

Places Paid – 35

In Pocket52’s ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Magnets, a total of 206 competitors entered the fray, each aspiring to clinch the top position. The tournament unfolded over a span of six hours, filled with intense poker action and strategic gameplay.

In the end, it was ‘DevilKing‘ who rose to the occasion, demonstrating exceptional poker skills. They triumphed over the competition, earning the first-place prize of ₹18,573 for their outstanding performance.

‘RAMRAM‘ proved to be a formidable opponent, exhibiting resilience and strategic prowess throughout the tournament. Their efforts were rewarded with a well-earned second-place finish, resulting in a prize of ₹13,046.

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, yesterday’s Daily Night SPRINT champion and the top-ranked player in the annual TLB (points), was the only known player on the final table. Kapoor finished in seventh place, adding ₹4,565 to his earnings.

Kapoor’s prolific Thursday night performance included seven cash finishes, three podium finishes, and two bounties, bringing his total earnings for the night to ₹1.18 Lakhs.

His top scores include:

> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹43,264

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,792

> 3rd in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹23,024

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,318

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,918

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #54 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹6.84 Lakhs | Ranked #1 in the Annual TLB (Points) Standings

Despite facing a ₹17,600 overlay shortfall, Pocket52 upheld its commitment to its players. The tournament, which had a ₹440 entry fee, maintained its ₹1 Lakh prize pool guarantee. This commitment was honored by covering the shortfall through Tournament Discount Credit (TDC), ensuring the top 35 finishers received their deserved share of the prize pool in this competitive event.

Final Table Results

1. DevilKing – ₹18,573
2. RAMRAM – ₹13,046
3. asit – ₹9,794
4. Pokerpanki – ₹7,471
5. vishak030 – ₹5,812
6. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹4,565
7. funkroki11 – ₹3,627
8. Pensol669 – ₹2,922

‘Sukhram123’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹11,830), and ‘Debu09’ (Won ₹25K GTD Brunch for ₹5,436) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

PokerStars India

The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 54

Re-entries – 50

Prize Pool – ₹10,21,384

Places Paid – 15

Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna has been showcasing remarkable prowess on the PokerStars India platform, clinching his third consecutive victory recently. His winning streak began with The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition on November 10, followed by a brief hiatus of nearly five weeks. He then made a triumphant return, winning The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition on December 14. Just last night, the Kolkata-based poker pro successfully defended his title in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition.

Entering the 8 PM weekly headliner twice, Bubna overcame a field of 104 challengers (54 unique) in a marathon session lasting six hours and five minutes. His skill and strategy earned him a lucrative ₹2.34 Lakhs prize.

Moreover, Bubna’s remarkable performance on Thursday yielded ₹2.56 Lakhs in winnings, thanks to four cash finishes.

> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,33,926

> 45th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,481

> 140th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,559

> 31st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,151

Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.96 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.43 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.62 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹37.53 Lakhs

Animesh ‘Animesh2006’ Saha, in pursuit of his maiden title, delivered a commendable performance but ultimately finished as the runner-up, taking home ₹1.77 Lakhs.

Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria, the runner-up of Monday’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, enhanced his earnings by ₹1.36 Lakhs through three deep runs, crossing the remarkable ₹1 Crore mark in annual winnings.

> 4th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,01,609

> 30th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619

> 40th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹15,830

Shravan Chhabria’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.83 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.28 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹27.41 Lakhs

Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat continued his impressive run, reaching the final table of a flagship tournament for the third time this week. Saraswat accrued ₹1.44 Lakhs from six deep runs, affirming his status in the poker community.

> 6th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹58,277

> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹23,197

> 14th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹21,827

> 30th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹11,839

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,318

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.88 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.90 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹42.04 Lakhs

The final table of The Colosseum was a gathering of notable poker talents, including Pratik ‘pm2404’ Manjrekar (3rd for ₹1.34 Lakhs), Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (5th for ₹76,951), Tuesday’s Uppercut champion Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka (7th for ₹44,135), Tuesday’s Daily HighRoller finalist, Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval ‘BithBecool’ Mudgal (8th for ₹33,425) and Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik (9th for ₹29,061).

With an ₹11,000 buy-in, the flagship event amassed a prize pool of ₹10.21 Lakhs. The top 15 players were rewarded with payouts.

During the course of The Colosseum, the event featured the exciting Ticket Drop promotion with the distribution of four tickets for the ₹250/₹100 Spin & Go and The Big Bash Mega Satellite 15 Seats GTD, randomly allocated across ten tables.

Final Table Results

1. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹2,33,926
2. Animesh ‘Animesh2006’ Saha – ₹1,77,159
3. Pratik ‘pm2404’ Manjrekar – ₹1,34,167
4. Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria – ₹1,01,609
5. Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹76,951
6. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹58,277
7. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹44,135
8. Dhaval ‘BithBecool’ Mudgal – ₹33,425
9. Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik – ₹29,061

‘mahakaal123’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs Super Stack 8-Max for ₹41,721), ‘ravindraw’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹17,103), Pulkit ‘Outlanderrr’ Agarwal (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹14,225) and ‘spiritual2108’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline ₹11,190) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Spartan Poker

Ultron – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 116

Re-entries – 29

Re-buys – 118

Prize Pool – ₹15,78,000

Places Paid – 20

Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, after a series of eleven final table appearances, spectacularly broke his 12-week streak without a title by claiming victory in Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Ultron last night.

Showcasing his adeptness in both skill and strategy, Lakhotia skillfully outmaneuvered a field of 263 participants (116 unique) in a marathon session of seven hours and 18 minutes. This remarkable win signifies his second victory in the esteemed 8 PM flagship event, rewarding him with a substantial prize of ₹3.79 Lakhs.

The runner-up position was taken by ‘KAKAROT98$’, who preferred to remain anonymous, securing ₹2.57 Lakhs.

Further cementing his status as a formidable player, Lakhotia also marked significant achievements in three other tournaments, culminating in a total earning of ₹4.25 Lakhs for Thursday.

Lakhotia’s Thursday finishes include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹3,78,720

> 15th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹19,101

> 21st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹18,588

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,159

The final table of the Ultron was graced with the presence of other formidable poker talents such as Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh, who finished third with an impressive ₹1.70 Lakhs, and Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat, securing the seventh position with ₹66,118.

With its entry fee set at ₹6,600, the Ultron succeeded in amassing a generous prize pool of ₹15.78 Lakhs, ultimately benefitting the top 20 finishers in the tournament.

Final Table Results

1. Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹3,78,720
2. KAKAROT98$ – ₹2,57,214
3. Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh – ₹1,69,635
4. AryaDonk – ₹1,40,126
5. nathuramgodse – ₹1,12,511
6. Prudence – ₹88,210
7. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹66,118
8. Tigerhumai – ₹48,918

Sabyasachi ‘ClkMouseLsHouse’ Chakraborty (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹50,068), Vaibhav ‘hailsatan’ Tyagi (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹28,286), ‘NZT-48’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹20,081), ‘BBZ POKER’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹17,838), ‘MrRobot2.0’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹10,956), ‘prakhar57’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹5,555), and ‘harryThakur’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,007) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 198

Re-entries – 203

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 62

Young Gun Siddharth ‘schemer’ Karia (opted out of our tracking), celebrated for his triumph in The MoneyMaker 46.0 earlier this month, made a grand return to the winner’s circle this Thursday in Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather, marking his first major victory in eighteen days.

Karia’s path to victory in the Godfather was a testament to his skill and tenacity. He adeptly maneuvered through a field of 401 competitors (198 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event, culminating in a thrilling nine-hour battle. His significant victory in Godfather, his first major win on Adda52 this year, netted him a substantial ₹3.63 Lakhs, following a strategic three-way deal.

This three-way deal in the Godfather not only showcased Karia’s prowess but also highlighted the commendable performances of consistent player Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy and online regular Rahul ‘therealslowroller’ Melwani. Clinching second and third places, they secured ₹3.46 Lakhs and ₹3.27 Lakhs in prize money, respectively.

Chakravarthy, the recent Sunday Superstack champion, extended his success beyond the Godfather, amassing a total of ₹4.33 Lakhs, from five remarkable showings on Thursday, including two top-three finishes.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,46,275* (three-way deal)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹52,874

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,619

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹10,524

> 153rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,559

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.28 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹97.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹63.18 Lakhs

Rahul Melwani, a two-time (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion from last month, garnered ₹3.32 Lakhs, combining his podium finish in Godfather with an ITM finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF (134th for ₹4,559).

Rahul Melwani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.43 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹67.18 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹58,031

Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal, notable for his achievements in the IOPC 15.0 and as the recent champion of Tuesday’s The Mint, had an impressive start to the weekend. He secured three deep runs, including two podium finishes, for a total earning of ₹1.62 Lakhs.

> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹96,651

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹40,167

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹24,825

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (including HU SnGs): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.36 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.70 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹69.62 Lakhs | Ranked #24 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Annual Profits)

The Godfather’s final table featured several esteemed players, including the 2023 POY frontrunner Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood (4th for ₹1.80 Lakhs), Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra (6th for ₹1.32 Lakhs), Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta (7th for ₹70,845) and Wednesday’s Maverick runner-up finisher Sakshi ‘sakshipandey’ Pandey (8th for ₹51,929).

With a buy-in of ₹5,500, the Godfather generated a notable ₹4.95 Lakhs in overlays, yet the substantial ₹25 Lakhs prize pool was distributed among the top 62 players, ensuring a profitable experience for all participants.

Final Table Results

1. Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹3,63,481*
2. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹3,46,275*
3. Rahul ‘therealslowroller’ Melwani – ₹3,27,232*
4. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹1,79,887
5. Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra – ₹1,31,857
6. Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal – ₹96,651
7. Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta – ₹70,845
8. Sakshi ‘sakshipandey’ Pandey – ₹51,929

*denotes a three-way deal

Monster Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 97

Re-entries – 74

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 26

Poker streamer Aniruddha ‘Pocketaces69’ Joshi, known for his victory in the Nano Main Event back in February, made a resounding comeback to the winner’s circle this Monday, ending a four-week title dry spell.

In an exhilarating Thursday night showdown at Adda52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo, Joshi proved his mettle against 171 competitors (97 unique). Dominating the 9:30 PM marquee in under four and a half hours, his skillful play led to a heads-up deal, culminating in an impressive win of ₹91,348.

Joshi’s triumphant evening was further enhanced by accruing ₹98,467 from four cash finishes.

> 1st in Adda52’s TMonster Turbo for ₹91,348

> 38th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,512

> 17th in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹1,918

> 17th in PokerStars India’s Super Stack [8-Max] for ₹1,689

Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹9.86 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹27.75 Lakhs

Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares, celebrated for his consistent high-level performances and a notable win in the Boosted GTD-15 Big Bubble Rush on December 10, continued to shine. His poker expertise secured him the runner-up spot with ₹85,795, following a strategic heads-up deal.

Clinton Tavares’ online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #41 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.17 Crores

Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor, a familiar force in online MTTs and the frontrunner on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, carried his winning momentum into Thursday. Hot on the heels of his victory in the Daily PLO-6, Kapoor clinched the title in the Daily Night SPRINT. His exceptional evening included three final table appearances, seven additional cash finishes, and two bounties, amassing a notable ₹1.18 Lakhs in total earnings.

Kapoor’s top achievements include:

> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹43,264

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,792

> 3rd in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹23,024

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,318

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,918

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #54 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹6.84 Lakhs | Ranked #1 in the Annual TLB (Points) Standings

Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal, a rising star in the poker scene, also made his presence felt in the Monster Turbo, securing seventh place and earning ₹18,532, utilising three entries.

Despite facing a ₹72,500 overlay deficit, the event honored its promised ₹5 Lakhs prize pool. With an entry fee of ₹2,750, the tournament ensured a fair distribution of the prize money among the top 26 finishers, providing a gratifying experience for the skilled participants.

Final Table Results

1. Aniruddha ‘Pocketaces69’ Joshi – ₹91,348*
2. Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares – ₹85,795*
3. ashish_fa – ₹57,394
4. Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹43,264
5. DooMAni – ₹32,613
6. Jaguar222 – ₹24,584
7. Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal – ₹18,532
8. narayanpn – ₹13,969

denotes a heads-up deal

‘prrtja’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹64,565), ‘alo10’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹31,424), Abhinav ‘Borntogamble’ Menon (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,544), ‘erace’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹21,848), ‘Mahadevpoker’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹11,019), and ‘anilnarwani5’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹8,793) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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