Daily Majors: Aman Parakh & Ramu Kushwaha’s Sensational Runs Headline Friday`s Action

Friday was a wild ride, with electrifying action both in the live arena of the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas and the virtual felts back home.

Leading the Indian charge at the 55th WSOP was poker mogul Santhosh Suvarna, who bagged the eighth largest stack out of the 45 players advancing to Day 2 in the high-stakes Event #55: $250,000 Super High Roller No-Limit Hold’em. Meanwhile, Kavin Shah, fresh off a final table appearance in Event #44: $2,000 No-Limit Hold’em, continued his impressive run with a 42nd place finish in Event #52: $5,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em, netting $14,138 (~₹11.81 Lakhs). India’s poker pioneer Aditya Agarwal also opened his 2024 WSOP account, cashing in the same event with a 97th place finish and a tidy $10,000 (~₹8.36 Lakhs) payday.

Back in the virtual world, PokerBaazi’s new top-heavy payouts and boosted guarantees in their flagship events ignited a poker frenzy, drawing in hordes of eager players. Natural8 India and Adda52 also saw massive participation, with juicy overlays in major events creating even more lucrative opportunities for those who dared to enter the digital arena.

Rising Star Aman Parakh topped the online earnings chart on Friday, amassing ₹6.05 Lakhs from four deep runs. His biggest score came from a second-place finish in Adda52’s The Ballers, worth ₹3.65 Lakhs. Parakh also secured a runner-up finish in Natural8 India’s Daily Hypersonic 20 (₹1.72 Lakhs), with additional deep runs in PokerBaazi’s The Quest (9th for ₹44,400) and Mini HighRoller (17th for ₹24,000), storming to #8 in the POY rankings!

Ramu Kushwaha shattered records once more with an unprecedented TRIPLE victory on PokerBaazi. Not only did he dominate the Daily Last Chance, raking in a massive ₹2.14 Lakhs, but he had already secured wins in the Daily Micro HighRoller (₹1.60 Lakhs) and the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost (₹61,178) earlier in the day. With ₹5.16 Lakhs in total earnings from seven deep runs, he was Friday`s second-highest scorer. Kushwaha’s remarkable feat isn’t a first for him – he has now achieved this extraordinary milestone twice on PokerBaazi, becoming the first player in the platform’s history to win three tournaments in a single day on two separate occasions. With 19 titles under his belt on PokerBaazi this year already, Kushwaha has solidified his reputation as a poker powerhouse.

Praful Sharma also made headlines by ending his two-month title drought with a win in PokerBaazi’s The Quest. His victory, worth ₹4.66 Lakhs, marked his second-highest score of 2024 and was achieved through a mere ₹575 satellite investment. Newcomer ‘VarnitJain’ also made waves, posting a personal-best ₹4.44 Lakhs from a runner-up finish in The Quest.

Poker veteran Sahil Mahboobani finally broke his title curse after four months and 21 final table finishes by winning Adda52’s The Ballers. This victory, worth ₹3.73 Lakhs, was a major contributor to his total earnings of ₹3.97 Lakhs for the day.

Nitin Gupta was another standout performer on Natural8 India. Competing in the APL Series: Bounty High Roller, he finished runner-up for an impressive ₹3.83 Lakhs.

Prahlad Nilange captured his first victory on PokerBaazi in style, winning the WTF for a career-high ₹2.79 Lakhs after a three-way deal. Okika Chophi finished runner-up for a personal-best ₹2.55 Lakhs, and Vinit Adani took third for ₹2.51 Lakhs, benefitting from the deal.

Over at Junglee Poker, Ashutosh Kumar emerged victorious in the Friday Supernova PKO, taking home ₹2.04 Lakhs. Niraj Munka secured a well-deserved runner-up finish worth ₹91,690.

Sunday’s chartbuster, Shreyas Chopra, was back in action, finishing 19th in Natural8 India’s King of the Zodiac PLO-NL High Roller, pocketing ₹1.83 Lakhs. Other notable finishers on Natural8 India included Armaan Kochhar (3rd in Speed Racer Bounty 108 for ₹1.25 Lakhs), Karthick Anbalagan (2nd in Superstack Turbo Special 30 for ₹1.18 Lakhs), Sam Anand (5th in Speed Racer Bounty Closer HR for ₹1.08 Lakhs), and Vikram Mishra (2nd in Speed Racer Bounty 108 for ₹96,615).

Adarsh Jha, coming off his Saturday Blockbuster win, dominated PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite, claiming the flagship title for the first time and pocketing a sweet ₹1.69 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal. The Quest Lite runner-up, ‘royalking7424,’ made an impressive ₹1.66 Lakhs, thanks to the same deal.

Other notable winners on PokerBaazi included ‘borntrouble’ (Won Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) for ₹2.46 Lakhs), Jatin Sablani (Won 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹64,728) and ‘RampageR1’ (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹60,000).

Dhaval Heda, Yash Chitre, Md. Nazim, Tejas Anantha, Sneha Monndra Heda, Sahil Aggarwal, and Aritra Hazra were the other standout winners across platforms.

Here are the Friday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Quest – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 301

Re-entries – 254

Prize Pool – ₹27,75,000

Places Paid – 87

Praful ‘insanevolta’ Sharma made the Friday night headlines! Shattering his two-month drought, Sharma seized victory in PokerBaazi’s adrenaline-pumping ₹25 Lakhs GTD The Quest.

This electrifying triumph wasn’t just any win. Sharma bulldozed through a 555-strong field (301 unique) in the 8 PM Friday night showdown, clinching his first-ever The Quest title after an intense 7.5-hour battle. It’s a monumental achievement, marking his second-highest score of the year, narrowly trailing his impressive podium finish in April’s #26 The MoneyMaker.

Oh, and did we mention the mind-blowing ROI he scored? A mere ₹575 satellite entry morphed into a jaw-dropping ₹4.66 Lakhs payday following a heads-up deal – making him one of the day’s top scorers! It’s the kind of poker fairytale that makes dreams come true and sets hearts racing.

Praful Sharma’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹18.29 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.60 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Meanwhile, newcomer ‘VarnitJain,‘ active since April, also made a splash in The Quest with a near-win and a whopping ₹4.44 Lakhs payday—their biggest yet—thanks to a heads-up deal and PokerBaazi’s new top-heavy payout structures.

Poker pro Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar, riding high from his June 11 victory in The Mint Lite, kept the momentum blazing on Friday, amassing ₹2.37 Lakhs across four tournaments. His red-hot streak included a podium finish in The Quest, showcasing the same skill and determination that propelled him to a runner-up finish in last year’s EndBoss!

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹2,22,000

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,000

> 114th in PokerBaazi WTF for ₹6,250

> 44th in Adda52’s Nano Ballers for ₹1,909

Pratik Manjrekar’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4

The Quest’s final table was a shark tank, featuring heavy hitters like Thursday’s APL Series: Zodiac Main Event and Daily Micro HighRoller finalist Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain (4th for ₹1.55 Lakhs), the formidable NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard champion Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh (5th for ₹1.33 Lakhs), and the skilled Arvindhan ‘Bblackdegen’ Lakshminarayanan (6th for ₹1.11 Lakhs).

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, The Quest obliterated its guarantee, generating a massive ₹27.75 Lakh prize pool. This bounty flowed to the top 87 players, setting the stage for a thrilling and lucrative weekend of poker action.

Final Table Results

1. Praful ‘insanevolta’ Sharma – ₹4,66,125*
2. VarnitJain – ₹4,44,075*
3. Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹2,22,000
4. Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain – ₹1,55,400
5. Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh – ₹1,33,200
6. Arvindhan ‘Bblackdegen’ Lakshminarayanan – ₹1,11,000
7. sw1612 – ₹88,800
8. Treys – ₹66,600

*denotes a heads-up deal

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 431

Re-entries – 338

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 148

Prahlad ‘Clutchg0d’ Nilange, a relatively sporadic MTT player on PokerBaazi (active since October last year), catapulted into the poker stratosphere with a spectacular maiden victory last night.

Building on his impressive runner-up finish in WTF in January, Nilange didn’t just aim high; he aimed for the moon and landed among the stars. In a breathtaking display of skill and determination, he conquered the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF, outlasting 430 rivals in a massive 769-entry field. After a heart-pounding six-hour and 52-minute battle, Nilange emerged as the undisputed champion in the 7:30 PM flagship, his poker prowess shining brighter than ever. This breakout win earned him a career-high ₹2.79 Lakhs through a savvy three-way deal, catapulting his bankroll into the stratosphere!

Prahlad Nilange’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹24.59 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹10.39 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The WTF climax was a nail-biting showdown, where a strategic three-way deal not only crowned a new champion but also showered riches on two rising poker stars! Among them, Okika ‘GeniusWand007, Chophi, last month’s Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) champion, battled his way to a well-deserved runner-up finish. This stunning performance earned him a career-high ₹2.55 Lakhs, wiping out past losses in one glorious, adrenaline-fueled swoop!

Okika Chopi’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹20.37 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.06 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Not to be outdone, PokerBaazi loyalist Vinit ‘aamchimumbai’ Adani also flexed his poker muscles in the WTF, seizing a stunning ₹2.51 Lakhs for a third-place finish—his second-highest online score ever!

Meanwhile, Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai, the renowned #20 The MoneyMaker champion fresh off a sizzling The Summit (Double Ante) final table appearance, was on a mission to dominate the virtual tables. He amassed a scorching ₹1.17 Lakhs across four deep runs, proving his relentless spirit with two final table showings.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹58,500

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹40,000

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹12,488

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,418

Chandan Rai’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹33.04 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹16.79 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The WTF final table was stacked, featuring the scorching-hot Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K, fresh off his The Summit (Double Ante) runner-up finish (5th for ₹95,500), the formidable Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal (7th for ₹45,250), and the satellite-qualifier-turned-finalist Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal (8th for ₹36,000).

Despite falling shy of its ₹25 Lakhs guarantee by ₹2.93 Lakhs, the ₹3,300 buy-in WTF ignited a fierce battle among poker warriors hungry for victory. A field of 769 entries duked it out, with the top 148 players claiming their share of the spoils.

Final Table Results

1. Prahlad ‘Clutchg0d’ Nilange – ₹2,78,990*
2. Okika ‘GeniusWand007’ Chopi – ₹2,54,932*
3. Vinit ‘aamchimumbai’ Adani – ₹2,51,328*
4. RampageR1 – ₹1,32,500
5. Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K – ₹95,500
6. Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai – ₹58,500
7. Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal – ₹45,250
8. Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal – ₹36,000

*denotes a three-way deal

The Quest Lite – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 234

Re-entries – 163

Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000

Places Paid – 77

Fresh off his Blockbuster win last Saturday, Adarsh ‘lazygamer007’ Jha continued his hot streak on PokerBaazi, dominating the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD The Quest Lite. Deploying an expensive four-entry strategy, Jha ransacked a field of 397 entries (234 unique) in a whirlwind of five hours and 48 minutes. He clinched his first-ever victory in the 7:30 PM flagship event, securing a sweet ₹1.69 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal.

Jha kept the momentum rolling, making waves in three additional events and boosting his Friday winnings to a solid ₹2.06 Lakhs. Looks like ‘lazygamer007’ is anything but lazy when it comes to crushing the competition!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹1,69,424* (heads-up deal)

> 32nd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹18,822

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Micro HighRoller for ₹10,368

> 74th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,250

Adarsh Jha’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹94.51 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹46.32 Lakhs

The Quest Lite runner-up, ‘royalking7424’ (anonymity requested), made a splash with an impressive ₹1.66 Lakhs payday, thanks to the same heads-up deal that crowned Jha the champion.

The Quest Lite final table was a clash of seasoned pros, featuring names like the recent Nano Ballers third-place finisher Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (4th for ₹78,625), yesterday’s Daily Micro HighRoller finalist Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay99’ Vijayvergiya (5th for ₹54,500), last night’s WTF sixth-place finisher Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai (6th for ₹40,000), and the ever-competitive Janish ‘janish1998’ Jain (7th for ₹30,750).

Despite a ₹2,875 buy-in and falling short of its advertised guarantee by ₹2.58 Lakhs, The Quest Lite still delivered the goods. It spread the wealth among the top 77 finishers with a minimum cash of ₹5,625, adding even more excitement and value to the tournament.

Final Table Results

1. Adarsh ‘lazygamer007’ Jha – ₹1,69,424*
2. royalking7424 – ₹1,65,951*
3. BulletsAA – ₹1,03,500
4. Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel – ₹78,625
5. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay99’ Vijayvergiya – ₹54,500
6. Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai – ₹40,000
7. Janish ‘janish1998’ Jain – ₹30,750
8. nisatosumi – ₹25,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 132

Re-entries – 75

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 41

PokerBaazi veteran ‘borntrouble’ (anonymity requested) unleashed a poker storm this Friday, proving that stealth and skill are a winning combination! Known for their effective MTT strategy, this #12 The MoneyMaker champion clawed their way to a breathtaking victory in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller (Double Ante). This marks their third major win on PokerBaazi this year, coming almost a month after their The Big Show Lite triumph on May 27.

In the fiercely contested 8:30 PM flagship event, ‘borntrouble’ navigated a treacherous field of 207 entries (132 unique) across an epic 7.5-hour battle, securing a well-deserved ₹2.46 Lakhs payday using two entries.

borntrouble’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.95 Crores | Site Profits: ₹84.45 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal, the NPS#114 Megadive gold medal champion, nearly added a second trophy to his collection in the Mini HighRoller (Double Ante)! He blazed through the competition, claiming a well-deserved second place and a hefty ₹1.89 Lakhs payday.

But Mittal wasn’t content with just one impressive finish. This poker virtuoso also made deep runs in PokerBaazi’s WTF (129th for ₹6,250) and (7-Max) Daily SPRINT (27th for ₹6,000), racking up a grand total of ₹2.01 Lakhs in Friday winnings.

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.85 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.44 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹33.59 Lakhs | Ranked #14 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Fresh from his induction into the prestigious ‘₹2 Crore Club’ and his recent BSS Super Value triumph, Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha took the Friday tournaments by storm. The multi-format maestro clinched a seventh-place finish in the Mini HighRoller (Double Ante), earning ₹47,700.

But that wasn`t the tip of the iceberg that comprised Kushwaha`s Friday exploits! He went on a rampage, conquering three PokerBaazi events: Daily Last Chance, Daily Micro HighRoller, and (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. This hat trick brought his total title count for the year to a jaw-dropping 19 in just the first half, further solidifying his status as a poker legend in the making.

These victories contributed to Kushwaha’s massive ₹5.16 Lakhs payday across seven events, making him the second-biggest winner of the day. Even more impressive, he made history by becoming the first player to achieve the remarkable feat of winning three tournaments on PokerBaazi in a single day not once, but twice!

Kushwaha’s Friday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹2,13,938

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Micro HighRoller for ₹1,59,506

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹61,178

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Mini Highroller (Double Ante) for ₹47,700

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹22,200

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,250

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹5,625

Ramu Kushwaha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.15 Crores | Site Profits: ₹47.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹91.64 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.34 Lakhs

The Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) final table was a spectacle, featuring poker talents like Suman Saurabh ‘sk97099’ Singh (3rd for ₹1.46 Lakhs), Shubham ‘backchod’ Agarwal (4th for ₹1.12 Lakhs) and recent The Pride champion Prabhat ‘greatgatsby’ Paliya (8th for ₹38,550).

Even though it fell 1.50 Lakhs short of its ₹15 Lakhs guarantee, the ₹7,500 buy-in Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) still delivered a thrilling poker rollercoaster! The top 41 players walked away with a piece of the prize pool, with even the min-cashers pocketing a sweet ₹12,750.

Final Table Results

1. borntrouble – ₹2,46,000
2. Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal – ₹1,88,850
3. Suman Saurabh ‘sk97099’ Singh – ₹1,46,400
4. Shubham ‘backchod’ Agarwal – ₹1,12,050
5. Manyform – ₹81,300
6. Dhrooval – ₹58,950
7. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹47,700
8. Prabhat ‘greatgatsby’ Paliya – ₹38,550

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 234

Re-entries – 176

Prize Pool – ₹10,69,690

Places Paid – 69

Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha is lighting up the PokerBaazi felt like a supernova, leaving a trail of bewildered opponents and a growing stack of championship trophies in his wake! Fresh off joining the elite ‘₹2 Crore Club’ and his BSS Super Value victory on Sunday, this multi-format maestro unleashed an unforgettable Friday frenzy, conquering not one, not two, but THREE PokerBaazi events in a single day!

Kushwaha’s rampage ignited at 7:32 PM, where he outfoxed 293 foes (195 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost after an epic six-hour battle, snagging a sweet ₹61,178 and his fourth career win in this 1:30 PM marquee. But he was just getting warmed up!

A mere 5.5 hours later, he stormed to victory in the ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Micro HighRoller, firing five bullets and outlasting 142 rivals (262 total entries) over seven hours of exhilarating poker action. He pocketed a hefty ₹1.60 Lakhs in the 6 PM marquee, leaving even the seasoned Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar trailing in his wake, who took second place with ₹1.20 Lakhs.

But Kushwaha wasn’t done yet! He capped off his epic Friday with a jaw-dropping win in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance at 5:33 AM. After firing thrice in the six-hour late-night battle, he conquered a field of 410 entrants (234 unique) in the 11:30 PM flagship, raking in a massive ₹2.14 Lakhs. Across seven deep runs in this marathon day of online domination, Kushwaha amassed a mind-blowing ₹5.16 Lakhs, earning bragging rights as Friday’s second-highest scorer behind Rising Star Aman Parakh.

This triple crown triumph isn’t just a win; it’s a legendary feat. Kushwaha has won an astonishing 19 titles on PokerBaazi this year alone, solidifying his reputation as a poker powerhouse.

What’s even more impressive is that Kushwaha has now achieved this extraordinary feat not once but TWICE, becoming the first player in PokerBaazi history to win three tournaments in a single day on two separate occasions. He shares this honour with ‘Vishesh07,’ who also accomplished this impressive feat earlier this year. Kushwaha’s first hat trick consisted solely of low-stake marquees, while this one showcased his versatility and dominance, including a flagship win and two marquee victories. This online crusher from Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, is going places, and we can`t wait to see what records he breaks next!

Kushwaha’s Wednesday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹2,13,938

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Micro HighRoller for ₹1,59,506

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹61,178

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Mini Highroller (Double Ante) for ₹47,700

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹22,200

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,250

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹5,625

Ramu Kushwaha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.15 Crores | Site Profits: ₹47.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹91.64 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.34 Lakhs

Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh, eager to break his 3.5-week title drought, put up a valiant fight in the Daily Last Chance. Though he narrowly missed the top spot, his tenacity earned him a respectable runner-up finish and a handsome ₹1.50 Lakhs payday. Singh`s Friday crusade saw him making waves in two additional events, boosting his Friday winnings to a solid ₹1.62 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,49,757

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,250

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,585

Sandeep Singh’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.21 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹68.84 Lakhs

The Daily Last Chance final table was a sizzling inferno, featuring poker warriors like Thursday’s The Summit (Double Ante) champion Amit ‘kavipri’ Gehani (3rd for ₹1.02 Lakhs), the always dangerous Shashank ‘Broadway17’ Mehrotra (7th for ₹32,091), and the ever-resilient C ‘rema’ Lalremruata (8th, ₹24,603).

With a ₹3,000 buy-in, the Daily Last Chance was an absolute smash hit, attracting a legion of eager players and generating a massive ₹10.70 Lakhs prize pool. The top 69 players walked away with a payday, with even the minimum cash boasting a respectable ₹4,279.

Final Table Results

1. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹2,13,938
2. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹1,49,757
3. Amit ‘kavipri’ Gehani – ₹1,02,155
4. Champ1109 – ₹62,042
5. 24legend – ₹49,206
6. aLLisolate – ₹40,113
7. Shashank ‘Broadway17’ Mehrotra – ₹32,091
8. C ‘rema’ Lalremruata – ₹24,603

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 189

Re-entries – 121

Prize Pool – ₹5,39,400

Places Paid – 64

Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani is on a hot streak that shows no signs of cooling down! Fresh off podium finishes in Adda52’s Holdem Bash and Voyager and a win in Junglee Poker’s Wednesday Mania just two days ago, Sablani continued his reign of terror, dominating PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for the first time ever!

After a close call as runner-up in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on June 11, Sablani was hungry for redemption. He conquered the 10 PM edition of the marquee event, outmanoeuvring 310 contenders (189 unique) in under six hours to claim the title and a sweet ₹64,728 top prize.

But Sablani wasn’t done yet! He also snagged a final table spot in Adda52’s Friday Bounty, adding ₹21,778 to his loot for a sixth-place finish. With a combined Friday haul of ₹86,506, it’s clear that Sablani is riding a wave of poker brilliance that shows no signs of crashing!

Jatin Sablani’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹45.28 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹75.48 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹18.97 Lakhs

Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost champion from two weeks ago, nearly added another trophy to his collection in last night’s 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT! While victory narrowly slipped through his fingers, Mittal still pocketed a cool ₹46,928 for his second-place finish. Mittal also cashed in PokerBaazi’s 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT (28th for ₹6,000) and The Quest Lite (64th for ₹5,625), amassing a total of ₹58,553 on Friday.

Arunav Mittal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹25.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹57.86 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.40 Lakhs

The 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was a who’s who of poker talent, featuring notable players like Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz (4th for ₹28,426), last night’s 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT runner-up Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (5th for ₹22,331), and Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharma (7th for ₹13,863).

The ₹2,000 buy-in 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was an absolute banger, crushing its guarantee and generating a massive ₹5.39 Lakhs prize pool. The top 64 finishers walked away with a piece of the pie, making this late-night event a true poker feast for all involved!

Final Table Results

1. Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani – ₹64,728
2. Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹46,928
3. Dinesh0106 – ₹35,061
4. Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz – ₹28,426
5. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹22,331
6. Iflicks – ₹16,991
7. Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharma – ₹13,863

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT– ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 147

Re-entries- 94

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 51

PokerBaazi’s very own ‘RampageR1’ is living up to their online moniker, tearing through the virtual felt with a series of impressive victories! Since March 21, this poker dynamo has been on an absolute rampage, starting with a win in the (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT and continuing to conquer tournament after tournament.

‘RampageR1’s’ impressive track record includes wins in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on April 8, both the 7:15 PM and 10 PM Daily SPRINTs on April 25, and the WTF on May 8. This versatile player clearly knows how to adapt and dominate in various formats!

Fresh off a recent podium finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, ‘RampageR1’ returned with a vengeance last night, employing a double-entry strategy to again conquer the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. After an intense 6-hour and 18-minute battle, ‘RampageR1’ outlasted a field of 241 entries (147 unique) in the 7:15 PM marquee, claiming the ₹60,000 top prize and their fourth Daily SPRINT title this year!

‘RampageR1’ didn’t stop there. They made a final table finish in the WTF and another deep run in the Daily Micro HighRoller, raking in a stunning ₹1.99 Lakhs in Friday earnings.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,32,500

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹60,000

> 38th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Micro HighRoller for ₹6,779

RampageR1’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹35.13 Lakhs | Site Profit: ₹5.04 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6

Poker pro Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking), fresh off a victory in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, continued his winning ways with a stellar performance on Friday night. He fired three bullets in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, settling for a second-place finish and a cool ₹45,000 payday. Mehta kept the laughs (and the winnings) coming with another deep run in the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, bringing his total Friday earnings to at least ₹67,330.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹45,000

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹22,330

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was stacked with seasoned champions like the recent Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) and Friday Bounty podium finisher Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira (5th for ₹21,500), Thursday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT podium finisher Sameer ‘Tandoori’ Agarwal (6th for ₹18,000), and recent (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champ Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain (7th for ₹15,000).

With a ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT delivered a poker bonanza, registering a juicy ₹80,660 in overlays! This meant even more value for the top 51 finishers, with even a min-cash worth a sweet ₹5,000 – 2.5X the buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. RampageR1 – ₹60,000
2. Mohit ‘Thejoker’ Mehta – ₹45,000
3. Fandango – ₹35,000
4. Kaatlamaach – ₹26,5000
5. Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira – ₹21,500
6. Sameer ‘Tandoori’ Agarwal – ₹18,000
7. Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain – ₹15,000

Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹61,178), ‘mohitp’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹32,800), ‘Noteling’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘LumpyCrab245175’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹18,000), Dhaval ‘optionseller’ Heda (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹16,600), ‘itsrowdy’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹10,000), and ‘sadab74’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 5000X Daily for ₹8,520) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Friday Supernova PKO – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 303

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,45,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,54,000

Places Paid – 34

Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday Supernova PKO was a non-stop thrill ride, a 6.5-hour whirlwind where 303 players engaged in a high-stakes battle of skill and strategy. Emerging from the chaos, the victorious Ashutosh ‘ashuk1111’ Kumar proved his mastery, snatching the coveted 8 PM flagship title and a hefty ₹2.04 Lakhs (₹1.31 Lakhs in bounties) payday!

The Friday Supernova PKO wasn’t just about Kumar.’ Niraj ‘Niraj2401’ Munka, who made a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s Blockbuster last month, was another strong contender for the title. Though narrowly missing the top spot, Munka’s poker finesse and fierce determination secured him a well-deserved runner-up finish and a sweet ₹91,690 (₹19,690 in bounties).

Niraj Munka’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹88.26 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹14.23 Lakhs

The ₹3,450 buy-in Friday Supernova PKO was more than just a poker tournament; it was a goldmine! A whopping ₹91,000 overlay transformed this high-stakes event into a treasure chest overflowing with riches. The 34 lucky players who made it to the money were grinning from ear to ear, their pockets stuffed with extra cash!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Ashutosh ‘ashuk1111’ Kumar – ₹2,04,000
2. Niraj ‘Niraj2401’ Munka – ₹91,690
3. mkgarg123 – ₹75,200
4. luckysingh32 – ₹47,703
5. abhinavsanket12 – ₹31,125
6. vigilant69 – ₹34,530

Yash ‘Reeraiser’ Chitre (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Friday Fighter for ₹45,195) and ‘ntsh1826’ (Won ₹75K GTD Friday Sunsetter for ₹15,113) won the other Friday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

The Ballers – ₹22 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,050

Entries – 136

Re-entries – 124

Prize Pool – ₹22,00,000

Places Paid – 39

After a four-month title-less spell with a mind-boggling 21 final table finishes, poker veteran Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani finally broke the curse by charging to victory in Adda52’s ₹22 Lakhs GTD The Ballers last night!

The poker fire, simmering since his February 8 victory in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller, reignited with a vengeance as Mahboobani stormed through the 260-entry field (136 unique) in the 8 PM Friday flagship. He had been a dominant force with numerous final table appearances, but the elusive victory was finally his after an epic eight-hour battle. Mahboobani clinched his second The Ballers title and a fat ₹3.73 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal – his second-highest score this year on the platform.

But the victory was just the highlight of Mahboobani’s Friday assault. The unstoppable poker maestro cashed in two more events, amassing an impressive ₹3.97 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3,73,182* (heads-up deal)

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹15,500

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,750

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.88 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.64 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.22 Crores

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh, riding high from his recent runner-up finish in The Endeavour Lite and currently ranked #2 on the June leaderboard, kept the momentum going with a stellar performance in The Ballers. He battled his way to a second-place finish, securing a massive ₹3.65 Lakhs payday thanks to the heads-up deal.

But Parakh wasn’t done yet. This poker prodigy continued his hot streak with three more impressive finishes on Friday, including another runner-up spot in Natural8 India’s Daily Hypersonic 20. His incredible performance earned him a stunning ₹6.05 Lakhs, making him the top earner of the day and propelling him to #8 in the Player of the Year rankings.

> 2nd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3,64,996* (heads-up deal)

> 2nd in Natural8 India’s Daily Hypersonic 20 for ₹1,71,674

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹44,400

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) for ₹24,000

Aman Parakh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.27 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.51 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹48.22 Lakhs | Moves to #8 in the 2024 Leaderboards Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #8 in Annual Profits | Ranked #2 in the June Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Ballers final table was a sizzling showdown, featuring poker heavyweights like recent Godfather champion Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat (3rd for ₹2.32 Lakhs) and other seasoned pros like Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan (4th for ₹1.71 Lakhs), Sanjay ‘PunYaLan’ Chandy (5th for ₹1.27 Lakhs), and Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh (6th for ₹93,630).

Despite falling short of its ₹22 Lakhs guarantee by ₹3.80 Lakhs, the ₹8,050 buy-in The Ballers delivered a heart-pounding showdown. The 39 players who made the cut shared in the lucrative prize pool!

Final Table Results

1. Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani – ₹3,73,182*
2. Aman ‘karmapoker’ Parakh – ₹3,64,996*
3. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹2,31,880
4. Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan – ₹1,71,388
5. Sanjay ‘PunYaLan’ Chandy – ₹1,26,677
6. Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh – ₹93,630

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹1 Crore GTD Mega Millions – Day 1A

Day 1A > Entries – 145 | Re-entries – 59 | Survivors – 21 | Chip Leader – Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma (339,713)

₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano Main Event – Flight 5

Flight 5 > Entries – 201 | Re-entries – 69 | Survivors – 30 | Chip Leader – Rishab ‘Rish1994’ Malik (366,387)

Combined > Entries – 702 | Re-entries – 261 | Survivors – 105 | Overall Chip Leader – Karan ‘Reg_Slayer’ Radia (415,185)

The Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included Md. ‘t9ace’ Nazim (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹57,616), Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Nano Ballers for ₹51,029), Sneha ‘sneval’ Monndra Heda (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹22,021), Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹19,663), ‘AloneYoga’ (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,850), and ‘iamalooser’ (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,634).

Aritra ‘prongs’ Hazra (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD Kock Out Arena for ₹71,078) and ‘babu7275’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹26,848) won the other Friday marquee on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘Aaaa’ (Won ₹50K GTD Pocket Magnets for ₹10,871), ‘Chiranjitsantr’ (Won ₹20K GTD Soda for ₹5,292), and ‘manwithnoname’ (Won ₹20K GTD Brunch for ₹4,732) won the Friday marquees on Pocket52.

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