Daily Majors: Abhishek Pathak, Mitesh Gupta, Yash Chitre & Ram Kakkar Make the Thursday Winner`s Roll Call

The online poker tables were abuzz with excitement as Thursday brought high-stakes tournaments and significant wins. Major poker platforms upped the ante, offering flagship events with hefty guarantees, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend ahead.

The commencement of PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss 7.0 marked a high point in the day’s action, kicking off with the first of its 12 qualifiers. Junglee Poker catered to mid-stakes enthusiasts with its ₹50 Lakhs GTD Junglee Knockout Series, featuring five action-packed PKO events. Adding to the anticipation, MPL Poker is all set to unveil its ₹1.50 Crores GTD Steal Deal Series, scheduled to begin tomorrow.

However, a notable slowdown in the online poker scene is expected as a sizable Indian delegation participates in the APT Hanoi Billions 2023, which commenced today at Vietnam’s National Convention Center. With record attendance anticipated, Team India’s exploits in this prestigious series can be followed right here on PokerGuru’s live coverage page.

Among Thursday’s winners, Abhishek Pathak was a clear standout, breaking a 17-month title drought by winning Adda52’s Godfather. Pathak’s first victory on Adda52 brought him a personal record prize of ₹4.09 Lakhs, courtesy of a heads-up deal. In a close contest, ‘ErrorDetected‘ finished as the runner-up, securing ₹3.77 Lakhs.

Mitesh Gupta marked his return to the winner’s circle with a bang, clinching victory in Spartan Poker’s Ultron. His win, ending a five-month gap, yielded ₹3.60 Lakhs, propelling his annual winnings over the ₹1 Crore mark. Gopal Bajaj followed closely, earning ₹2.45 Lakhs for second place and totalling ₹2.59 Lakhs from two final table finishes.

Yash Chitre emerged victorious in PokerBaazi’s WTF, building on his recent runner-up finish in the Voyager. His first-time win in the 7:30 PM event netted him ₹3.09 Lakhs, marking his year’s best score on PokerBaazi. Runner-up ‘killfish09′ also bagged a hefty ₹3.08 Lakhs from the same deal.

Goa-based Ram Kakkar continued his streak of consistent performances by winning PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition. His split deal with Aditya Singh fetched them both ₹2.62 Lakhs, while Singh accumulated at least ₹3.12 Lakhs from two significant finishes.

Neeraj Surjit Ailsinghani achieved a milestone in PokerBaazi`s The Summit, transforming a modest ₹862 satellite entry into a significant ₹2.38 Lakhs prize and his maiden title on the platform, thanks to a four-way deal. The deal also favoured Pratik Modi (2nd for ₹2.38 Lakhs), Himanshu Gupta (3rd for ₹2.36 Lakhs), and ‘HEROCALLSBRO’ (4th for ₹2.17 Lakhs).

The other marquee title winners on PokerBaazi included Chirag Sodha in the 7-Max Daily SPRINT (₹87,757) and ‘Maharaj3‘ in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost (₹77,300).

Aditya Navalkar ended his four-month dry spell with a spectacular win in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, pocketing ₹91,904, marking his inaugural win on the platform.

In Junglee Poker’s JK – Stackstorm PKO, ‘devan3499‘ emerged victorious, claiming ₹30,750 (₹16,242 in bounties).

The other standout winners of the day included Sushant Singh, Vijay Kamnani, Aniket Sharma, Anish Arora, Vishal Kumar, Monam Hayat, Nikhel Anand, Mayank P, Naresh Kumar, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Mayank Shekhar, and Mohsin Shaikh.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 542

Re-entries – 502

Prize Pool – ₹24,95,000

Places Paid – 167

Improving upon his runner-up finish in the Voyager earlier in the week, Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre emerged as the star last evening in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF, ending November on a solid note with three standout victories.

Firing two bullets in the 7.30 PM flagship event priced at ₹2,750 for entry, Chitre soared past a guarantee-crushing field of 1,044 entrants (542 unique) through a demanding 8.5-hour session. A heads-up deal landed him his first WTF title and a ₹3.09 Lakhs cash prize – his best score on PokerBaazi this year.

The runner-up ‘killfish09’ earned an equally commendable ₹3.08 Lakhs, thanks to the heads-up deal.

Chitre’s remarkable Thursday didn’t stop at WTF. He also secured a 13th-place finish in Adda52’s Monster Turbo, adding ₹8,763 to his kitty. Additionally, he earned ₹1,689 in bounties in PokerStars India’s Super Stack 8-Max, bringing his total winnings for the day to a stunning ₹3.18 Lakhs.

Chitre’s Thursday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,08,739* (heads-up deal)

> 13th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹8,763

> Won bounties worth ₹1,689 in PokerStars India’s Super Stack 8-Max

Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.33 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #29 | Annual Winnings: ₹96.29 Lakhs

Notable players at the WTF final table included Monday’s Money Hunt – PKO fourth-place finisher Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (3rd for ₹2.04 Lakhs), the recent Maverick champion Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurvaxani (5th for ₹96,064), and Kumar ’23offsuits’ Vatsal (6th for ₹69,864).

With an entry fee set at ₹2,750, WTF amassed a substantial ₹24.95 Lakhs prize pool. This enhanced kitty was shared among the top 167 finishers, rewarding their exceptional performance and persistence in this competitive event.

Final Table Results

1. Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre – ₹3,08,739*
2. killfish09 – ₹3,07,565*
3. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹2,04,354
4. HEROCALLSBRO – ₹1,37,982
5. Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurvaxani – ₹96,064
6. Kumar ’23offsuits’ Vatsal – ₹69,864
7. Certaindeath – ₹46,659
8. Playcool – ₹32,437

*denotes a heads-up deal

The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,625

Entries – 155

Re-entries – 133

Prize Pool – ₹21,60,000

Places Paid – 53

In a stellar showcase of poker skills, Neeraj ‘sherlockofpoker’ Ailsinghani emerged victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit last night. Starting at 8 PM, the Thursday headliner featured fierce competition among 288 entrants (155 unique), with Ailsinghani standing out for his strategic prowess over an intense seven-hour battle.

The Summit reached its climax with a shrewd four-way deal, leading to Ailsinghani clinching the title and a lucrative ₹2.38 Lakhs prize. This was not only his first major win on the platform but also his biggest score to date. Remarkably, Ailsinghani’s journey in The Summit began with a mere ₹862 satellite entry, yielding an astounding return of over 275 times on his initial investment.

Neeraj Surjit Ailsinghani’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.06 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The four-way deal also proved advantageous for other accomplished regulars. Building on his strong performance in Tuesday`s The Endeavour, Pratik ‘ace.high’ Modi exhibited remarkable resilience, bagging the second spot and a noteworthy ₹2.38 Lakhs.

Himanshu ‘Himanshu0707’ Gupta, known for his relentless approach, claimed third place with a rewarding ₹2.36 Lakhs after entering the fray thrice.

Completing the top four was ‘HEROCALLSBRO,’ who, after two entries, earned ₹2.17 Lakhs.

The Summit`s final table was graced by a roster of notable online players, including Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi (5th for ₹1.03 Lakhs), Wednesday’s Big Bubble Rush winner Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair (6th for ₹73,008), Divyanshu ‘Divyansh1995’ Agrawal (7th for ₹59,616) and online sensation Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (8th for ₹49,680).

With an entry buy-in of ₹8,625, The Summit surpassed expectations, generating a prize pool of ₹21.60 Lakhs. The top 53 finishers received a share of the prize money, reflecting PokerBaazi’s commitment to providing its community with competitive and lucrative tournaments.

Final Table Results

1. Neeraj ‘sherlockofpoker’ Surjit Ailsinghani – ₹2,38,388*
2. Pratik ‘ace.high’ Modi – ₹2,37,563*
3. Himanshu ‘Himanshu0707’ Gupta – ₹2,36,176*
4. HEROCALLSBRO – ₹2,16,888*
5. Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹1,03,032
6. Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹73,008
7. Divyanshu ‘Divyansh1995’ Agrawal – ₹59,616
8. Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹49,680

*denotes a four-way deal

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 191

Re-entries – 127

Prize Pool – ₹5,53,000

Places Paid – 59

Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha has been keeping a low profile lately, with a third-place finish in The MoneyMaker 44.0 in early November, bringing him back into the limelight. However, this well-known circuit regular finally jumped over a five-month-long title slump yesterday by clinching victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.

Entering the 7:15 PM marquee event twice, Sodha triumphed over a field of 318 entries (191 unique) in just over 5.5 hours, securing the top prize of ₹87,757. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking), last week’s The Summit champion, also made a significant impact, finishing as the runner-up with ₹64,738.

Chirag Sodha, the NPS 2.0 Main Event champion, didn’t stop at just one event. He made impressive strides in two additional tournaments, bringing his Thursday total to ₹1.27 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹87,757

> 11th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹29,335

> 55th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹9,981

Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.52 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 |Annual Winnings: ₹1.43 Crores

Monam ‘loosingfreak’ Hayat also had a thriving Thursday, enhancing his poker bankroll by ₹59,210 across two top-tier finishes. He scored an impressive fourth-place finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, earning ₹37,460. Earlier in the day, he triumphed in the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Afternoon SPRINT, a 3:30 PM event with 196 entries (116 unique), claiming the title for the third time (second this year) and earning ₹21,750. This victory marked an end to his four-week title drought.

Hayat’s Thursday achievements include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹37,460

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹21,750

Monam Hayat’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹98.76 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9

Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, following up on his two final table appearances on Wednesday, replicated his strong run last evening. He amassed a total of ₹84,779 in winnings, crossing the ₹1.50 Crores mark in annual winnings!

> 5th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹69,563

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹15,216

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹40.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.50 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹13.89 Lakhs

The final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT featured other prominent players like Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (5th for ₹26,670) and Aditya ‘pnutbutterbacon’ Navalkar (6th for ₹18,979).

With entry priced at ₹2,000, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT generated a total prize pool of ₹5.53 Lakhs, extending payouts to the leading 59 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹87,757
2. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹64,738
3. pintu00 – ₹51,016
4. Monam ‘loosingfreak’ Hayat – ₹37,460
5. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹26,670
6. Aditya ‘pnutbutterbacon’ Navalkar – ₹18,979
7. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹15,216

₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss – Qualifier 1

Qualifier 1> Entries – 648 | Re-entries – 189 | Survivors – 63 | Chip Leader – ‘Calito’ (591,000)

‘Maharaj3’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹77,300), Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹64,830), ‘nehraanil49’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹32,830), Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon PLO-5 Boost for ₹31,620), ‘kidddd37’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹27,850), Monam ‘loosingfreak’ Hayat (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹21,750), ‘JojoHOC’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,040), ‘AvizoKeditsu’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD SPRINT for ₹17,300), and ‘rohit136’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X for ₹13,830) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Total Entries – 190

Prize Pool – ₹4,75,000

Last night witnessed a remarkable performance by Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar, a five-time Nighttide DST Adda champion, as he ended his four-month title hiatus with a stunning win in Pocket52’s ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets.

Navalkar, who had last recorded a victory in PokerBaazi’s Turbo back in July, showcased his strategic prowess in the 8 PM featured tournament. Competing amid 190 entrants in a gripping battle that lasted nearly 5.5 hours, Navalkar celebrated his maiden victory on Pocket52, pocketing a cool ₹91,904.

However, Navalkar’s skilful play extended beyond Pocket52. He also made a notable final table appearance in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, securing the sixth spot and adding ₹18,979 to his Thursday total of ₹1.11 Lakhs!

Aditya Navalkar`s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹95.73 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹25.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹30.49 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.99 Lakhs

The Pocket Magnets was a thrilling affair, with ‘ALLSKILLS’ finishing as a worthy runner-up and taking home ₹64,552.

Pocket Magnets’ final table was graced by a lineup of skilled site regulars, featuring Bharat ‘lorenzovonmatterhon’ Vasan in the fourth position with winnings of ₹36,970 and Mahadeb ‘Pan8145’ Pan securing the seventh place for ₹17,948.

With an entry fee of ₹2,750, Pocket Magnets galvanized a prize pool that exceeded the listed guarantee, reaching ₹4.75 Lakhs. This turnout underscores the growing popularity and competitive nature of Pocket52’s tournaments, with the platform celebrating its fifth anniversary this month.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar – ₹91,904
2. ALLSKILLS – ₹64,552
3. Razorfish – ₹48,462
4. Bharat ‘lorenzovonmatterhon’ Vasan – ₹36,970
5. Carroters – ₹28,761
6. SiNUBHAU8105 – ₹22,589
7. Mahadeb ‘Pan8145’ Pan – ₹17,948

Junglee Poker

JK – Stackstorm PKO – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,150

Total Entries – 145

Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000

Places Paid – 14

Day 8 of Junglee Poker`s inaugural Junglee Knockout Series witnessed a flurry of excitement and skilful play, particularly in the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD JK – Stackstorm PKO, which stood out as the most rewarding among the day`s five PKO events. The 9 PM tournament drew 145 participants, each vying for a spot at the top in this action-packed event.

After an intense competition, ‘devan3499‘ emerged victorious, displaying a remarkable combination of strategic insight and finesse. They outlasted the field to claim the top prize of ₹30,750 (₹16,242 in bounties).

Challenging ‘devan3499’ till the end was ‘sailer27065937‘, who showcased resilience and tactical acumen throughout the event. Entering the competition twice, ‘sailer27065937’ secured an admirable second-place finish, earning ₹20,359 (₹5,851 in bounties).

The JK – Stackstorm PKO, with its accessible ₹1,150 entry fee, encountered a modest overlay shortfall of ₹5,000. However, this minor hiccup did not detract from the event’s overall success and the spirited gameplay it elicited. The tournament concluded with the top 14 players, each securing a share of the prize pool, ensuring a rewarding experience for those who excelled in this vibrant poker battle.

Final Table Results (Including bounties)

1. devan3499 – ₹30,750
2. sailer27065937 – ₹20,359
3. sudhb – ₹14,490
4. striker31790144 – ₹12,866
5. Arvidh31813136 – ₹8,083
6. addu143 – ₹6,071
7. moneyball12044562 – ₹7,033

PokerStars India

The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 39

Re-entries – 25

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 9

Goa-based poker phenom Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar, celebrated for his consistent high-level performances, once again claimed the spotlight by winning PokerStars India’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition last night.

Coming off a runner-up finish in the Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition two days prior, Kakkar excelled in the primetime event, overcoming 64 competitors (39 unique) in a little over 5.5 hours. His skilful play led to a rewarding ₹2.62 Lakhs win, following an even split in the heads-up deal.

Kakkar’s opponent in the final showdown was another formidable online player, Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (opted out of our tracking), last night’s The Summit finalist, who secured the same ₹2.62 Lakhs from the deal.

Vishal ‘Vishalb22’ Bajaj, ranked #3 in the Player of the Year race and known for his impressive poker skills, finished third in The Colosseum, adding ₹1.65 Lakhs from two notable performances:

> 3rd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,47,020

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹17,712

Vishal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.50 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #20 |Annual Winnings: ₹4.22 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.90 Crores | Ranked #3 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #3 in Annual Profits

Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma also enjoyed a fruitful Thursday, pocketing ₹84,779 from two final table appearances:

> 5th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹69,563

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹15,216

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹40.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.87 Crores

Another Goan poker maestro, Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira, also had a profitable day, amassing ₹90,777 from four remarkable performances:

> 8th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹36,434

> 15th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹24,000

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹17,712

> 57th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹12,631

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.49 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.13 Crores | Ranked #12 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Lavesh ‘lavesh786’ Meena made a significant impact as well, earning a neat ₹2.75 Lakhs across two splendid performances:

> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,43,499

> 9th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹31,792

Lavesh Meena’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹53.77 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹1.23 Crores

With entry pegged at ₹11,000, The Colosseum recorded a glaring ₹3.60 Lakhs in overlays, with the top 11 finishers benefitting from the added value.

Adding to the excitement, PokerStars India surprised random players with tickets worth ₹250 and ₹100 for Spin & Gos and The Big Bash Mega Satellite as part of its Ticket Drop Promotion.

Final Table Results

1. Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar – ₹2,62,230*
2. Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹2,62,230*
3. Vishal ‘Vishalb22’ Bajaj – ₹1,47,020
4. nirwair – ₹1,01,130
5. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹69,563
6. Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma – ₹47,850
7. yuvidilwariya – ₹41,753
8. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹36,434
9. Lavesh ‘lavesh786’ Meena – ₹31,792

*denotes a heads-up deal

‘gblaze8611’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Super Stack 8-Max for ₹37,098), ‘MONSSTTRR’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹17,164), ‘KailashTKO’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max ₹12,047), and ‘love gurjar’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty 6-Max ₹11,730) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Spartan Poker

Ultron – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 123

Re-entries – 27

Re-buys – 100

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Mitesh ‘mikefrbike’ Gupta, previously celebrated for winning the MHW Colossus in mid-May, marked a spectacular return to the winner’s circle this Thursday, snapping a five-month title drought with flair.

Gupta skillfully outperformed a competitive ensemble of 250 participants (123 unique) in Spartan Poker`s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Ultron. His triumphant march to the finish line in this 8 PM flagship event took over 7.5 hours, yielding him a handsome ₹3.60 Lakhs cash prize and propelling him past the ₹1 Crore mark in annual winnings!

Mitesh Gupta’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.39 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores

Not far behind was the upcoming poker sensation, Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj, who, eyeing his first Ultron title, finished in a commendable second place, earning ₹2.45 Lakhs. His day’s total earnings amounted to ₹2.59 Lakhs, courtesy of two notable final table finishes:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹2,44,500

> 8th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹14,198

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.17 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #21 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.35 Crores

Vaid ‘Vaid51’ Mangal, a dedicated Spartan Poker player, also left an imprint in Ultron, securing third place with winnings of ₹1.61 Lakhs.

Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, the formidable #9 ranked Player of the Year, amassed ₹1.58 Lakhs through three noteworthy finishes:

> 4th in SpartanPoker’s Ultron for ₹1,33,200

> 60th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹12,631

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹11,977

Anmol ‘wouldIlietoyou’ Narang also had a lucrative Thursday, reeling in ₹1.21 Lakhs across two deep runs:

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹1,06,950

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹14,472

The Ultron final table also witnessed the skills of other poker maestros like Young Gun Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi (6th for ₹83,850), Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (7th for ₹62,850), and Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat (8th for ₹46,500).

With an entry fee of ₹6,600, the Ultron perfectly matched its ₹15 Lakhs advertised guarantee. The top 20 finishers shared the prize pool, ensuring a rewarding experience for the leading contenders.

Final Table Results

1. Mitesh ‘mikefrbike’ Gupta – ₹3,60,000
2. Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj – ₹2,44,500
3. Vaid ‘Vaid51’ Mangal – ₹1,61,250
4. Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹1,33,200
5. Anmol ‘wouldIlietoyou’ Narang – ₹1,06,950
6. Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi – ₹83,850
7. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹62,850
8. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹46,500

Anish ‘TeenTakle1212’ Arora (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹47,012), ‘Th1rt33n’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹25,691), Nikhel ‘aludra02’ Anand (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,426), Sabyasachi ‘ClkMouseLsHouse’ Chakraborty (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹15,867), ‘Dwann’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,000), ‘Bang_Bang_Boom’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip Up- Triple Chance for ₹10,327), ‘Confidential4’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹7,739), and ‘750dev’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 227

Re-entries – 214

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 63

Thursday marked a significant milestone for Adda52 loyalist Abhishek ‘patrick2312’ Pathak, as he clinched his first title on the platform, ending a 17-month wait since his previous win in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour back on May 10. His triumph in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather was one of the day’s biggest highlights!

Pathak’s journey to victory in Godfather was nothing short of impressive. He displayed a mix of skill and unwavering determination, navigating through a challenging field of 441 contenders (227 unique) in the 8 PM headliner over eight intense hours. Pathak’s remarkable win in the Godfather symbolized his first major victory on Adda52 this year and earned him the single-highest score of the day, a whopping ₹4.09 Lakhs, following a heads-up deal.

Abhishek Pathak’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹27.64 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.45 Lakhs

Hot on Pathak’s heels was the formidable ‘ErrorDetected,’ who secured a commendable second place in the Godfather, bagging an equally striking ₹3.77 Lakhs after firing two bullets.

Poker maestro Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena also shone bright, scooping a total of ₹2.75 Lakhs from two final table finishes. His third-place finish in Godfather was particularly remarkable, yielding a 443X return on his investment. Meena secured his spot in the event by winning a seat through a 10-seat GTD satellite, having invested just ₹550.

> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,43,499

> 9th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹31,792

Lavesh Meena’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹53.77 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹1.23 Crores | Annual profits: ₹3.83 Lakhs

The Godfather final table was graced by several seasoned players like Bibhu ‘vibhuiit17’ Agarwal (4th for ₹1,78,484), poker streamer Aniruddha ‘Pocketaces69’ Joshi (5th for ₹1,30,829), Wednesday`s standout Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (6th for ₹95,897), Vishal ‘vishalkumar1270’ Kumar (7th for ₹70,292) and WSOP bracelet winner Young Gun Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya (8th for ₹51,524).

Sporting an entry buy-in of ₹5,500, Godfather recorded a significant ₹2.95 Lakhs in overlays. Nonetheless, the hefty ₹25 Lakhs prize pool was distributed among the top 63 players, ensuring they enjoyed a fruitful return on their investments.

Final Table Results

1. Abhishek ‘patrick2312’ Pathak – ₹4,08,502*
2. ErrorDetected – ₹3,76,898*
3. Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena – ₹2,43,499
4. Bibhu ‘vibhuiit17’ Agarwal – ₹1,78,484
5. Aniruddha ‘Pocketaces69’ Joshi – ₹1,30,829
6. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹95,897
7. Vishal ‘vishalkumar1270’ Kumar – ₹70,292
8. Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya – ₹51,524

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano Main Event – Day 1B

Day 1B> Entries – 134 | Re-entries – 60 | Survivors – 27 | Chip Leader – ‘DooMAni’ (325,289)

Combined> Entries – 360 | Re-entries – 143 | Survivors – 66 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘anuj376’ (364,249)

The Nano Poker Series champions of the day featured Aniket ‘WhiteRabbit’ Sharma (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹54,900), ‘harshsingh006a’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Nano Godfather for ₹45,320), Mayank ‘mayankp0985’ P (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹19,011), Naresh ‘nareshnow’ Kumar (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹17,651), Mayank ‘masterdevil’ Shekhar (Won ₹70K GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹15,389), Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,850), and ‘ajit89’ (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,250).

Sushant ‘Tryndamere’ Singh (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1 Lakh) and ‘harshsingh006a’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,826) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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