Daily Majors: Amar Iyer, Anant Purohit & Ankit Wadhawan Kick Off the Week Strong With Standout Monday Scores

The weekend’s insane poker action may have subsided, but Monday brought a fresh wave of excitement to the online felts. Just as players were catching their breath, PokerBaazi dropped a bombshell announcement: a groundbreaking partnership with the World Poker Tour (WPT)! This is huge news for Indian poker players, who can now compete in WPT-branded events from the comfort of their homes and even qualify for iconic WPT events worldwide – all thanks to PokerBaazi.

But the excitement didn’t stop there. PokerBaazi kept the party going with boosted guarantees and action-packed tournaments, even though its 10th Anniversary celebrations are officially over. Meanwhile, Pocket52 is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of its legendary Pocket Poker Championship (PPC), set to run from November 10 to 17 with a staggering ₹2.50 Crores in guaranteed prize money. And let’s not forget Natural8 India, the game-changer that’s been minting poker millionaires in India like no other platform this year.

Amidst this flurry of activity, one player rose above the rest: Amar Iyer! Returning to the spotlight after a busy September and a quieter October, Iyer claimed a spectacular victory in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, pocketing ₹5.20 Lakhs. But he wasn’t done yet! He also finished fourth in The Big Show Lite for an additional ₹78,650, bringing his total Monday winnings to a massive ₹5.98 Lakhs and solidifying his position as the day’s top performer.

Ankit Wadhawan, last Sunday’s BSS Super Value runner-up, also had a Monday to remember. He kicked off the week with a victory in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹94,000 and then nearly went back-to-back in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, finishing as the runner-up for another ₹3.12 Lakhs. His total winnings for the day reached an impressive ₹4.06 Lakhs.

Over on Natural8 India, Anant Purohit continued his unstoppable run! Coming off an insane weekend with over ₹25 Lakhs in winnings, this poker veteran jumped right back into the action, landing a tenth-place finish in the Bounty Hunters HR 525 for ₹5.01 Lakhs. He also made a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show (19th for ₹22,523), bringing his total Monday winnings to ₹5.23 Lakhs. This remarkable performance has boosted his annual earnings to a mind-blowing ₹4.17 Crores, keeping him firmly in the #5 spot in the Player of the Year race.

Aditya Kulkarni, the Mumbai poker pro who’s been on a tear lately, also continued his hot streak. After a string of victories and deep runs last week, he took down PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1.59 Lakhs after a heads-up deal with newcomer ‘Nikhiljupalli,’ who earned ₹1.42 Lakhs from the deal. Kulkarni went on a mini-rampage, racking up four deep runs – including two other final table finishes in The Big Show and Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks – for a total of at least ₹2.94 Lakhs.

Monday also saw PokerBaazi veteran ‘CopyNinja‘ breakthrough with their first flagship title of the year in The Big Show Lite, taking home ₹2.10 Lakhs. Arnav Kamboj, fresh off a podium finish in the Blockbuster, followed close behind in second place for ₹1.38 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, on Pocket52, Tanmay Lodha, the former The MoneyMaker 35.0 champion, continued his scorching hot run with two big wins in the Brunch (₹19,348) and Pocket Jacks (for his best score yet on the platform – ₹1.30 Lakhs), bringing his total to six wins in just eight days on the platform! He also finished as the runner-up in the Soda, bringing his total Monday winnings to ₹1.63 Lakhs. ‘Doctor_Doom’ claimed the runner-up spot in the Pocket Jacks for a personal-best ₹91,319.

Over at Adda52, Shekhar Singh, coming off a runner-up finish in the Sunday Head Hunter DPT Edition, broke a 3.5-week title drought by conquering Iron Man for ₹1.52 Lakhs. ‘ImAlpha,’ the 2020 WPT Classic winner, finished as the runner-up for a personal high ₹1.11 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker saw newcomer ‘kkgothwal’ make a splash by claiming victory in the Monday Monster for a site-best ₹83,386.

Monday was a day filled with thrilling victories and impressive performances, with notables like Mandar Madaye, Anshul Thakur, Areyann Gurbaxani, Kamal Punjabi, and Rahul Kumar also making their mark across various marquee events.

Here are the Monday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Big Show – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 345

Re-entries – 348

Prize Pool – ₹34,65,000

Places Paid – 111

PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebrations may be over, but the party rages on! Not only are its boosted guaranteed tournaments still running, but they also dropped a bombshell announcement today: a partnership with the World Poker Tour to host exclusive WPT Online events and satellites to iconic WPT stops. Indian poker players, get ready for a whole new level of excitement!

Speaking of excitement, Monday night on PokerBaazi was electric, with the ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Show taking centre stage. And Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (opted out of our tracking) put on a show for the ages, dominating the competition and claiming a massive ₹5.20 Lakhs payday.

After a busy September with deep runs in Natural8 India’s Thursday Throwdown 150, Adda52’s The Ballers, and PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker 85.0, Iyer took a bit of a breather in October, with only a deep run in Adda52’s Big Whale standing out. But last night, he exploded back onto the scene, claiming a breakthrough victory in The Big Show!

The 8 PM Monday showstopper was a battleground, with Iyer facing off against a stacked field of 693 contenders (345 unique). After an intense 8.5-hour showdown, he emerged victorious, proving he’s back in top form. And that wasn’t all! He also crushed The Big Show Lite, finishing fourth for an extra ₹78,649. This brought his total Monday winnings to over ₹5.98 Lakhs, making him the undisputed champion of the day.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹5,19,750

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹78,649

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, a seasoned pro and proud 2023 POY#5, also had a Monday to remember. Coming off a second-place finish in PokerBaazi`s BSS Super Value last Sunday, he set his sights on claiming two titles to kick off November.

Wadhawan started his session strong by taking down Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Masters for ₹94,000. With his sights set on a second title, Wadhawan shifted gears to The Big Show, firing three bullets in the night’s biggest attraction. Despite a strong showing, he narrowly missed the top spot, finishing as the runner-up for ₹3.12 Lakhs—his sixth-best score on PokerBaazi this year. Altogether, Wadhawan added almost ₹4.06 Lakhs to his bankroll!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹3,11,850

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹94,000

Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.50 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.28 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.70 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹35.58 Lakhs

Pranay ‘tiggaster’ Tigga wasn’t about to be left out of the action. Making a deep run after a final table finish in the (7-Max) SPRINT in September, he battled to a strong third-place finish in The Big Show, earning ₹2.39 Lakhs—his best score on PokerBaazi this year and a sweet comeback from previous losses.

Pranay Tigga’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹36.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹11.47 Lakhs

The final table of The Big Show was a star-studded affair, featuring standout performances from last month’s The Ballers champ Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre (4th for ₹1.99 Lakhs), last month’s The Ballers podium finisher Naresh ‘Emperor457’ Veeravalli (5th for ₹1.65 Lakhs), Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar (6th for ₹1.33 Lakhs), and last night’s Daily Last Chance winner on a heater Aditya ‘whoarewe’ Kulkarni (8th for ₹76,577).

The Big Show drew an enthusiastic crowd, creating a prize pool of ₹34.65 Lakhs—well above its ₹30 Lakh guarantee. With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the top 111 players walked away with a share of the winnings. Even a min-cash was a solid ₹10,395, setting the tone for another thrilling week of online poker action.

Final Table Results

1. Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer – ₹5,19,750
2. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹3,11,850
3. Pranay ‘tiggaster’ Tigga – ₹2,39,085
4. Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre – ₹1,98,891
5. Naresh ‘Emperor457’ Veeravalli – ₹1,64,588
6. Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar – ₹1,33,056
7. NGUPTA – ₹1,04,643
8. Aditya ‘whoarewe’ Kulkarni – ₹76,577

The Big Show Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 457

Re-entries – 336

Prize Pool – ₹13,79,820

Places Paid – 118

Eight years of grinding, countless hours on the felt, and unwavering dedication – it all culminated in a glorious victory for PokerBaazi regular ‘CopyNinja’ (opted out of our tracking). On Monday night, they finally achieved a dream come true, conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite for their first flagship title of the year and a well-deserved ₹2.10 Lakhs payday.

This wasn’t just any victory but a testament to ‘CopyNinja’s dedication and persistence. They battled through a guarantee-crushing field of 793 entries (457 unique players) in the 7:30 PM flagship, each vying for a share of the prize pool. After six hours and 13 minutes of intense poker action, ‘CopyNinja’ emerged from the fray as the champion, banking their third-biggest score on the platform and proving that hard work and perseverance can conquer all.

But the final table wasn’t a walk in the park. Arnav ‘Arnavkamboj’ Kamboj, who just 11 days ago reached the podium in the Blockbuster, put up a fierce fight, narrowly missing out on his first The Big Show Lite title. Despite the close call, he walked away with a commendable ₹1.38 Lakhs—his second-biggest score on PokerBaazi.

The Big Show Lite final table was a gathering of some familiar faces, including last night’s The Big Show champion and Monday’s biggest winner, Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (4th for ₹78,650). Also in the mix were last month’s The Quest Lite runner-up Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz (5th for ₹64,714) and the Sunday chart-topper Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani (6th for ₹52,847), coming off back-to-back wins in Natural8 India’s Sunday Bounty Forty Stack 44 and PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) BSS the night before.

With its affordable ₹2,000 buy-in, The Big Show Lite generated a massive ₹13.79 Lakhs prize pool, smashing its guarantee and offering tempting payouts for players of all levels. The top 118 finishers got a piece of the pie, with even the min-cash being a decent ₹4,140 – more than double the buy-in!

Final Table Results

1. CopyNinja – ₹2,09,733
2. Arnav ‘Arnavkamboj’ Kamboj– ₹1,37,982
3. Aayush1989 – ₹1,02,107
4. Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer – ₹78,650
5. Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz – ₹64,714
6. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹52,847
7. Skccpkj – ₹41,395
8. Flemingo999 – ₹30,218

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 309

Re-entries – 223

Prize Pool – ₹11,56,568

Places Paid – 82

Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni (opted out of our tracking) is a name that’s been echoing through the online poker circuit lately. This poker pro from Mumbai is an absolute dynamo, tearing through tournaments with a combination of charisma and raw talent that is leaving opponents stunned and railbirds in awe. Over the past month, he’s been on an electrifying winning spree, stacking up victories and deep runs like it’s nobody’s business.

To truly grasp the magnitude of Kulkarni’s hot streak, let’s rewind the clock. It all started with a victory in Pocket52`s Pocket Jacks last Monday. But he didn’t stop there. On Tuesday, he snagged two wins in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets and Deepstack Turbo. By Thursday, he added a runner-up finish in Junglee Poker’s PLO 4 Mini Highroller to his resume. And he kept the momentum rolling on Sunday, snatching a fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT. Then, just last night, Kulkarni put the cherry on top with a commanding win in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance.

The 10:30 PM Daily Last Chance was a thrilling six-hour late-night battle, drawing a stacked field of 309 players (532 total entries). With momentum on his side and a glint of determination in his eyes, Kulkarni skillfully outmanoeuvred the competition, claiming the top prize of ₹1.59 Lakhs. His victory came after a heads-up deal with an intriguing newcomer, ‘Nikhiljupalli,‘ a player who’s been making waves since last month despite having only 20 tournaments under his belt. ‘Nikhiljupalli’ claimed a site-best ₹1.42 Lakhs from the deal, making it a memorable night for both players.

Nikhiljupalli’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.63 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹55,509

But Kulkarni wasn’t done yet. Fueled by his winning streak, he went on to crush three more tournaments across different platforms, including final table finishes in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show and Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks. By the end of the night, he had amassed over ₹2.94 Lakhs in winnings – on a Monday, no less! Who needs a day off when you’re running this hot?

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,59,235* (heads-up deal)

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹76,576

> 4th in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹52,300

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹6,209

Aishwary ‘Czarash’ Sharma (4th for ₹66,271), Himalaya ‘pahaadisheep’ Tarani (5th for ₹56,209) and Okika ‘GeniusWand007’ Chophi (8th for ₹27,179) were other known faces who battled hard on the Daily Last Chance final table.

The ₹2,500 buy-in Daily Last Chance drew a substantial crowd, easily surpassing its guarantee and building a prize pool that reached over ₹11.56 Lakhs. The late-night flagship rewarded the top 82 finishers with a min-cash of ₹5,552—more than double the entry fee! It was a thrilling and profitable night for many players, keeping the PokerBaazi tables buzzing well into Tuesday morning.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni – ₹1,59,235*
2. Nikhiljupalli – ₹1,41,935*
3. Deveshwar – ₹90,212
4. Aishwary ‘Czarash’ Sharma – ₹66,271
5. Himalaya ‘pahaadisheep’ Tarani – ₹56,209
6. Element19 – ₹46,263
7. Shettru12 – ₹36,548
8. Okika ‘GeniusWand007’ Chophi – ₹27,179

*denotes a heads-up deal

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 182

Re-entries – 135

Prize Pool – ₹5,51,580

Places Paid – 64

Monday evening on PokerBaazi delivered a thrilling reminder that fortune can change instantly in poker. Site veteran Anshul ‘phaadunga’ Thakur experienced this firsthand, breaking a 20-month downswing with a spectacular win in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost.

Thakur, who first made a name for himself by snagging a silver medal in the NPS#2 Deepdive last year, has been grinding on PokerBaazi since January 2020. But after a tough stretch, he finally found their winning groove, conquering a packed field of 317 entries (182 unique) in the 1:30 PM marquee event. After a fast-paced but hard-fought battle that lasted five hours and 40 minutes, Thakur came out on top, claiming the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title and a ₹45,913 payday after a five-way deal. This win marks his second-best score on PokerBaazi and a triumphant return to form.

Anshul Thakur’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry, still riding high from his Daily Boost victory two weeks ago, was also in the hunt for glory. Chasing his sixth win in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, he came close, settling for second place. Despite not taking the top spot, he still walked away with a respectable ₹45,362 from the deal. Mistry’s skills extended beyond this event, as he also made waves in two other PokerBaazi flagships later in the night, bringing his total Monday earnings to ₹61,307.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹45,361* (five-way deal)

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹10,395

> 79th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹5,551

Avishek Mistry’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6

The five-way deal saw other players sharing in the spoils. ‘rohanlodha’ pocketed ₹44,148 for their third-place finish – their sixth-best score on the platform. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N grabbed ₹33,340 for fourth place. And Vivek ‘betraise’ Parmar, who fired three bullets, earned ₹33,172 for fifth place.

Priyank ‘mp04priyank’ Jaiswal also made his presence known in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, placing sixth for ₹17,375 after making three entries in this daytime showdown.

The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost wasn’t just a battleground for the sharks but a bonanza for all participants! With a ₹2,000 buy-in and an enhanced prize pool of ₹5.52 Lakhs, it offered incredible value to players. The top 64 finishers shared in the wealth, each pocketing at least ₹3,861.

Final Table Results

1. Anshul ‘phaadunga’ Thakur – ₹45,913*
2. Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry – ₹45,362*
3. rohanlodha – ₹44,148*
4. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹33,340*
5. Vivek ‘betraise’ Parmar – ₹33,172*
6. Priyank ‘mp04priyank’ Jaiswal – ₹17,375
7. aking47 – ₹14,176
8. Vinny_thakur – ₹11,528

*denotes a five-way deal

‘anishagarwa1230’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹36,570), ‘lewis’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹31,060), Kamal ‘yrubinek’ Punjabi (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹24,120), ‘onitatit’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,840), ‘pokenot’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹11,070), and ‘rajsuk’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹7,120) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Monday Monster – ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 296

Ranked Prize Pool – ₹2,96,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,96,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,92,000

Places Paid – 34

Junglee Poker’s Grand Poker Party may be over, but the action never stops! Last night’s ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Monday Monster kicked off the week with a bang, and it was a wild ride from start to finish. A massive field of 296 players piled into the 8 PM marquee event, ready to battle it out for the top spot. The action was intense, the chips were flying, and the tournament stretched into the wee hours of the morning.

Finally, at 4:34 AM, a new champion emerged from the fray: ‘kkgothwal‘! This fresh face on the platform took down the Monday Monster in style, snagging a sweet site-best ₹83,386, with ₹43,693 of that coming from bounties.

But ‘kkgothwal’ didn’t have an easy path to victory. Another newcomer, ‘blaze77,’ gave them a run for their money, pushing them all the way to the finish line. Ultimately, ‘blaze77’ had to settle for second place and their own personal-best score of ₹64,961 (₹25,475 in bounties). It was a close one!

The ₹2,300 buy-in Monday Monster was a resounding success, comfortably exceeding its advertised guarantee by ₹92,000. The top 34 players shared in the enhanced ₹5.92 Lakhs prize pool, making it a very profitable start to the week for those who cashed in. And with juicy bounties up for grabs, even those who didn’t make the money had a chance to snag a hefty chunk of change.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. kkgothwal – ₹83,386
2. blaze77 – ₹64,961
3. baazigar77 – ₹42,401
4. rockstar – ₹36,151
5. whip!@sh – ₹19,073
6. wrath69 – ₹28,674
7. lavaris – ₹28,199
8. windsport15105908 – ₹18,387

‘rohitplay’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Monday Battleground for ₹73,153) and ‘akhilpoker’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monday Sunsetter for ₹25,511) won the other Monday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 160

Re-entries – 134

Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 47

While Monday might be a rest day for some poker players, Shekhar ‘brat_poker’ Singh was just getting warmed up. This online grinder, fresh off a runner-up finish in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter DPT Edition the night before, stormed into the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man and took it down in style, adding another impressive title to his growing collection.

Singh, known for his prowess in the mid-stakes arena, navigated a field of 294 entries (160 unique) in the 8 PM flagship on Adda52. After a fast and furious 5.5-hour battle, he outlasted the competition, ending a 3.5-week title drought and claiming a sweet ₹1.52 Lakhs payday.

Singh kept the momentum going with two more deep runs, boosting his total Monday winnings to over ₹1.55 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,52,090

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-5) Boost for ₹2,498

> 4th in Adda52’s Battle Head for ₹853

Shekhar Singh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.87 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹35.09 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹40.41 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.28 Lakhs

‘ImAlpha,‘ the 2020 WPT Classic winner, made a valiant run towards their third title of the year. However, they fell just short, finishing as the runner-up in the Iron Man for ₹1.11 Lakhs – their best score on Adda52 in 2024 and third-best overall.

ImAlpha’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹33.98 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹11.26 Lakhs| Titles Won in 2024: #2

The Iron Man final table was stacked with familiar faces like Tanay ‘rujula16’ Kauntia (3rd for ₹81,715), Saturday’s Head Shot Bounty DPT Edition champion Ashwani ‘winipoker’ Rana (5th for ₹43,905), and the always-dangerous Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (6th for ₹32,182) all vying for the title.

With a buy-in of ₹2,750 and a juicy ₹94,400 overlay, the Iron Man was an action-packed and value-filled event. The top 47 finishers carved up the prize pool, and even the min-cash was a respectable ₹5,641 – more than double the buy-in! It was the perfect way for players to kick off another exciting week of poker action on Adda52.

Final Table Results

1. Shekhar ‘brat_poker’ Singh – ₹1,52,090
2. ImAlpha – ₹1,11,481
3. Tanay ‘rujula16’ Kauntia – ₹81,715
4. Danson – ₹59,897
5. Ashwani ‘winipoker’ Rana – ₹43,905
6. Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹32,182

Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹54,665), ‘rjthegod’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹28,821), Jasvir ‘gpdk’ Singh (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹21,214), ‘mohan1969’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹18,804), ‘onyourway’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹13,454), ‘ShukluJi’ (Won ₹70K GTD Iron Man Lite for ₹13,382), and ‘RazorK’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹12,584) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Jacks – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 129

Re-entries – 105

Prize Pool – ₹7,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Get ready for a November to remember on Pocket52! India’s only cryptographically secured poker network is turning the heat with the much-awaited return of its legendary Pocket Poker Championship (PPC) from November 10 to 17. And with the way Tanmay ‘pokersage’ Lodha is playing, it’s safe to say he’ll be a force to be reckoned with throughout the series.

Forget the heaters; Lodha is practically melting the Pocket52 felts with his scorching hot run! This former The MoneyMaker 35.0 champion is having a November to remember, racking up titles faster than we can keep count. Last night, he added two more victories to his overflowing collection, proving that he’s the undisputed king of Pocket52 right now.

Lodha has been on an absolute tear lately. Just last week, he went on a clean sweep, winning Sunday’s Soda, Monday’s Deepstack Turbo, Thursday’s Pocket Magnets, and Friday’s Soda. And he’s showing no signs of slowing down! Last night, he continued his exceptional run with a double victory and a runner-up finish, collectively earning almost ₹1.63 Lakhs in a single night.

His winning spree began with the ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch. Firing four bullets, he conquered the 192-entry field (112 unique) to win the 2 PM afternoon tournament for ₹19,348, leaving ‘Raghu’ to settle for second place and ₹13,590.

But the highlight of Lodha’s night was his victory in the ₹7 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks – his sixth title in just eight days on the platform! Entering the fray three times, he battled through a field of 234 contenders (129 unique entries) to claim the 8 PM marquee title and a sweet ₹1.30 Lakhs payday – his biggest score yet on Pocket52!

As if that wasn’t enough, Lodha nearly completed a hat trick in the 9:30 PM ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda, where he finished as the runner-up for ₹13,590.

> 1st Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹1,30,012

> 1st in Pocket52’s Brunch for ₹19,348

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Soda for ₹13,590

Tanmay Lodha’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.46 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.54 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6

Meanwhile, ‘Doctor_Doom’ finished as the runner-up in the Pocket Jacks, netting a site-best ₹91,319.

Doctor_Doom’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.01 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.95 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

The Pocket Jacks final table also featured notable players like ‘mewthr3e‘ (3rd for ₹68,557), last night’s Daily Last Chance winner and The Big Show finalist Aditya ‘TimeLoop’ Kulkarni (4th for ₹52,300), ‘divyansh0050’ (5th for ₹40,687), ‘missile’ (6th for ₹31,955), ‘MadSam’ (7th for ₹25,390), and ‘rapidgates_gliqk’ (8th for ₹20,454).

While the ₹3,300 buy-in Pocket Jacks fell a negligible ₹28,420 short of its advertised guarantee, the promised ₹7 Lakhs prize pool was distributed among the top 20 finishers, with even a min-cash worth a generous ₹9,689 —almost three times the buy-in! Even those who didn’t make the final table walked away with a profit, making it a winning start to the week for many.

Final Table Results

1. Tanmay ‘pokersage’ Lodha – ₹1,30,012
2. Doctor_Doom – ₹91,319
3. mewthr3e – ₹68,557
4. Aditya ‘TimeLoop’ Kulkarni – ₹52,300
5. divyansh0050 – ₹40,687
6. missile – ₹31,955
7. MadSam – ₹25,390
8. rapidgates_gliqk – ₹20,454

‘mintu11’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Deepstack Turbo for ₹59,340), ‘ukissmyass’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda for ₹19,350) and Tanmay ‘pokersage’ Lodha (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹19,348) won the other Monday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Ankit ‘shippament’ Wadhawan (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Masters for ₹94,000), Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹47,000), ‘FTSHARK’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹26,048), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), and ‘9X7X3X2X3X’ (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹14,324) won the Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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