Daily Majors: ‘4betdonkey’ Dominates PokerBaazi`s The Big Show; Ankit Wadhawan, Rajneesh Thakur & Mohit Bohra Also Impress on a Low-Key Monday

While the weekend brought a storm of action to the Indian online poker scene, Monday offered a slightly calmer atmosphere, allowing players to catch their breath and strategize for the week ahead. But don’t be fooled by the seemingly quieter tables – PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebrations kept the excitement brewing, with players still battling it out in the qualifiers for the ₹25 Crores GTD G.O.A.T. – the biggest poker tournament India has ever seen!

With eight of the 15 qualifiers in the books, the G.O.A.T. is shaping to be an epic event, with a life-changing ₹5 Crores up top for the eventual champion. But here’s where things get really interesting: even with over 6,200 entries so far, there’s a chance this tournament could have a massive overlay! We’re talking potentially ₹10 Crores or more in added value! If you’re on the fence about playing, now’s the time to jump in and take advantage of this incredible opportunity.

The action wasn’t limited to PokerBaazi. Pocket52’s ₹5 Crores GTD October Tournament Series and Junglee Poker’s ₹5+ Crores GTD Victory Showdown Series kept the online felts buzzing with a ton of exciting tournaments.

Over on PokerBaazi, the mysterious ‘4betdonkey‘ stole the show in The Big Show, taking home a personal-best ₹5.21 Lakhs payday. This win was extra special, as it marked their 19th title of 2024, solidifying their position as the day’s top scorer! Another enigmatic player, ‘aajtohogaa,’ also had a fantastic night, finishing second in The Big Show for ₹3.12 Lakhs – their highest score of the year and second-best on PokerBaazi to date.

Ankit Wadhawan, who finished fifth in the 2023 Player of the Year race, also had a very productive Monday. He raked in ₹3.38 Lakhs across two final table finishes, placing fourth in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹1.99 Lakhs and taking second in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1.29 Lakhs after a heads-up deal with Kanishka Samant, who made a triumphant return to Adda52 after seven weeks to win the title and ₹1.37 Lakhs. And just for good measure, Wadhawan also made Day 2 of the G.O.A.T.!

Mohit Bohra roared back into the spotlight after a two-month dry spell and several near misses, snagging a victory in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1.94 Lakhs. He also made a final table appearance in Adda52’s Iron Man, pushing his total earnings for the day to ₹2.28 Lakhs. ‘14KKK,’ who has been on a tough downswing for over four years, placed runner-up in the Daily Last Chance for a personal-best ₹1.27 Lakhs on PokerBaazi.

Rajneesh Thakur, a relentless force on the annual TLB leaderboard (currently ranked #2) and a serious POY contender, added another victory to his growing list of accomplishments by taking down PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for the first time for ₹2.07 Lakhs. He also had a deep run in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, bringing his total winnings for the day to ₹2.12 Lakhs. Meanwhile, Nandan Pugalia finished as the runner-up, taking home a solid ₹1.36 Lakhs. This latest cash also pushed Pugalia past the ₹3 Crore mark in tracked online winnings!

On Pocket52, newcomer Akash Saluja returned to the winner’s circle after a month-long gap, claiming his first-ever title on the platform by winning the Pocket Jacks for a site-best ₹1.34 Lakhs. ‘Bijju,’ last month’s Pocket Bullets champion, continued to impress with a strong runner-up finish, pocketing ₹94,820—his second-best score on Pocket52.

Over on Junglee Poker, ‘iamSKakela’ emerged victorious in the VS#23 Monday Monster, pocketing ₹1.26 Lakhs. Young Gun Karan Radia, fresh off a successful September run, continued his strong form, finishing as the runner-up and taking home ₹1.09 Lakhs.

Several players made their mark in the Monday marquees, with Sagar Maheshwari, Kamal Joshi, Dayanand Prass, Mohsin Shaikh, Piyush Nanda, Raj Bhandarkar, Ankit Saurabh and Rahul Kumar all claiming victories.

Here are the Monday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Big Show – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 382

Re-entries – 312

Prize Pool – ₹34,70,000

Places Paid – 111

PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebrations are still raging, and Monday night was no exception! The ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Show brought the heat, attracting a stacked field of 382 players (694 total entries) ready to battle for some serious cash. But in the end, the enigmatic ‘4betdonkey’ stole the show, adding another impressive victory to their resume.

This wasn’t ‘4betdonkey’s first rodeo. This crusher has been consistently turning heads since September 2022, with impressive results like a third-place finish in The Summit in June and a close second-place finish in the BSS SuperStack just last month. After a brief 2.5-month break from winning flagship titles, they came back with a vengeance, fresh off a final table appearance in Saturday’s Daily Last Chance. ‘4betdonkey’ navigated the tough field in The Big Show with incredible skill, ultimately taking down the 8 PM Monday headliner for a personal-best payday of ₹5.21 Lakhs after firing two bullets. This victory wasn’t just any win for ‘4betdonkey’ – it marked their 19th title of 2024!

4betdonkey’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹86.12 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹22.38 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #19

The enigmatic PokerBaazi player ‘aajtohogaa,‘ who’s been popping up on the scene since January 2022, also had a fantastic night. After a final table appearance in the 1000X#42 (6-Max) Afterparty last month, ‘aajtohogaa’ came agonizingly close to winning their first flagship title of the year. They finished as the runner-up in The Big Show, walking away with ₹3.12 Lakhs – their highest score of the year and second-best on PokerBaazi.

aajtohogaa’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹68.99 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹12.68 Lakhs

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, the 2023 POY#5, continued his hot streak this Monday with a standout performance on the virtual felts. Fresh off a runner-up finish in Junglee Poker’s VS#6 Thursday PLO 4 Mini Highroller last week, Wadhawan crushed the Monday blues, banking an impressive ₹3.38 Lakhs. He made two final tables, finishing fourth in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹1.99 Lakhs and taking second place in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1.29 Lakhs.

Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9

The Big Show final table overflowed with poker talent! Pranav ‘pranav40973’ Agrawal (5th for ₹1.65 Lakhs), recent The Summit runner-up finisher Kunal ‘lncognito’ Bhatia (7th for ₹1.05 Lakhs) and IPPA streamer Ashutosh ‘trailblazera’ Kumar (8th for ₹76,687) all added to the excitement.

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, The Big Show was a runaway success, generating a staggering ₹34.70 Lakhs prize pool and crushing its ₹30 Lakhs guarantee. The top 111 players took home at least ₹10,410, making it a lucrative night for many and keeping PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebration going strong.

Final Table Results

1. 4betdonkey – ₹5,20,500
2. aajtohogaa – ₹3,12,300
3. HDGre – ₹2,39,430
4. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹1,99,178
5. Pranav ‘pranav40973’ Agrawal – ₹1,64,825
6. LegendSoOP – ₹1,33,248
7. Kunal ‘lncognito’ Bhatia – ₹1,04,794
8. Ashutosh ‘trailblazera’ Kumar – ₹76,687

The Big Show Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 457

Re-entries – 327

Prize Pool – ₹13,64,160

Places Paid – 118

You know you’re a beast on the felt when you’re ranked #2 on the annual Tournament Leaderboard (TLB) and a serious contender for Player of the Year. That’s precisely where Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur stands right now! This mid-stakes crusher is a model of consistency, having won the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT a few weeks ago, and now he’s added another impressive victory to his resume by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite.

Thakur dominated the highly anticipated 7:30 PM The Big Show Lite, facing off against a vast field of 784 contenders (457 unique) – way more than the guarantee! After an intense 6.5-hour battle, he emerged as the champion, winning his first-ever The Big Show Lite title and a sweet ₹2.07 Lakhs top prize. He also had a deep run in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost earlier in the day, bringing his total Monday winnings to over ₹2.12 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹2,07,352

> 38th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹4,794

Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia also put on a strong performance in The Big Show Lite. He came close to winning the 7:30 PM flagship for the first time but eventually finished as the runner-up, earning a respectable ₹1.36 Lakhs. This impressive score pushed him past the ₹3 Crore mark in tracked online winnings.

Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.01 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹85.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.43 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹32.72 Lakhs

The Big Show Lite’s final table was a who’s who of PokerBaazi regulars, including Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K (3rd for ₹1.01 Lakhs), Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (4th for ₹77,757), Bharath ‘Hzgod’ Kumar (6th for ₹52,247), Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit (7th for ₹40,925) and Deepak ‘dev112410’ Adhikari (8th for ₹29,875), making for a fierce battle for the title!

The Big Show Lite, with its ₹2,000 buy-in, generated a whopping ₹13.64 Lakhs prize pool, easily surpassing its guarantee. The top 118 finishers all got a piece of the action, with even the min-cash being a decent ₹4,093—more than double the buy-in! It was a thrilling and profitable start to the poker week for many players.

Final Table Results

1. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹2,07,352
2. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹1,36,416
3. Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K – ₹1,00,948
4. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹77,757
5. Maharaj3 – ₹63,979
6. Bharath ‘Hzgod’ Kumar – ₹52,247
7. Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit – ₹40,925
8. Deepak ‘dev112410’ Adhikari – ₹29,875

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 351

Re-entries – 235

Prize Pool – ₹12,73,964

Places Paid – 94

Mohit ‘bullets777’ Bohra, the Goan poker shark, is back on top! After a two-month dry spell and a string of near misses, he finally found the winner’s circle again. This skilled player is a force to be reckoned with both live and online, and he just added another impressive victory to his poker resume. After a close third-place finish in Saturday’s Blockbuster, Bohra took down PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance last night, proving he can take on the best when he gets going.

The 10:30 PM flagship tournament was a marathon, with 586 entries (351 unique) battling it out for almost six and a half hours. But with his years of experience and sharp poker mind, Bohra navigated the late-night action like a true pro. He fired two bullets, and the second one took him straight to victory, earning him his 11th title this year and a sweet ₹1.94 Lakhs payday! This win must feel extra satisfying for Bohra, who has been knocking on the door of victory for weeks.

Bohra’s winning momentum didn’t stop there. He also made the final table of Adda52’s Iron Man, finishing sixth for an additional ₹33,379. That brought his total winnings for the night to almost ₹2.28 Lakhs!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,94,280

> 6th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹33,379

Mohit Bohra’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹93.37 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11

’14KKK,‘ who has been struggling on PokerBaazi for over four years, had a night to remember. They made a deep run in the Daily Last Chance, finishing as the runner-up for a personal-best ₹1.27 Lakhs. They also found success in The Big Show Lite, finishing 56th for ₹5,047. Their combined winnings for Monday totalled ₹1.32 Lakhs, helping them recover some of their past losses and proving that perseverance can pay off in poker.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,27,396

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s Big Show Lite for ₹5,047

14KKK’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.37 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Daily Last Chance final table had two other familiar faces battling it out, including last Wednesday‘s The Pride podium finisher and (7-Max) Afternoon Boost winner Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma (4th for ₹72,616) and IPM#78 victor from August Ramu ‘Goldenbear007’ Kokkiligadda (5th for ₹61,533).

The ₹2,500 buy-in Daily Last Chance was a massive hit, crushing its guarantee with a ₹12.74 Lakhs prize pool. The top 94 finishers received a minimum cash prize of ₹5,096 – more than double the initial buy-in! It was a night of high-octane action and big wins on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. Mohit ‘bullets777’ Bohra – ₹1,94,280
2. 14KKK – ₹1,27,396
3. NAGACHOPHY – ₹95,547
4. Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma – ₹72,616
5. Ramu ‘Goldenbear007’ Kokkiligadda – ₹61,533
6. Pyaar – ₹50,704
7. jumboTopPair253 – ₹40,130
8. Stradleking – ₹29,683

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 190

Re-entries – 100

Prize Pool – ₹5,04,600

Places Paid – 61

Forget boring Mondays! Sagar’ mogambo007′ Maheshwari, the popular poker streamer, just turned Monday into a winning day with a fantastic performance on PokerBaazi. He took down the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Boost, showing everyone that he’s back in top form after a close second-place finish in Friday’s Daily Last Chance.

The 1:30 PM marquee event attracted a stacked field of 189 opponents (290 total entries), but Maheshwari wasn’t intimidated. He battled it out for over six hours to emerge as the champion, claiming his second win of the year on PokerBaazi and a sweet ₹52,605 payday after a heads-up deal. This victory helped him offset some of his recent losses and get back on the winning track.

Maheshwari also made a deep run in The Big Show Lite later in the night, finishing ninth for an additional ₹19,371, bringing his total Monday earnings to a cool ₹71,976.

Sagar Maheshwari’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹38.82 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

‘gorgeousGupta94,’ a former The Endeavour champion and a true PokerBaazi grinder, gave Maheshwari a run for his money in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. They put up a valiant fight but ultimately finished as the runner-up, earning a respectable ₹51,848 from the heads-up deal. They also cashed in The Big Show Lite (71st for ₹5,047), adding a total of ₹56,895 to their bankroll on Monday.

gorgeousGupta94’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹50.79 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹10.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

PokerBaazi loyalist Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry, a five-time (7-Max) Afternoon Boost champion (four of those wins coming this year!), rounded out the podium with a third-place finish and a ₹32,799 payday. He also made a deep run in The Big Show, bringing his total winnings for the day to ₹43,209. This guy clearly loves the Afternoon Boost!

Avishek Mistry’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores | Site Profits: ₹2.49 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

With its affordable ₹2,000 entry fee, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost comfortably surpassed its guarantee by ₹4,600. The top 61 players shared the boosted ₹5.04 Lakhs prize pool, each earning at least ₹3,734.

Final Table Results

1. Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari – ₹52,605*
2. gorgeousGupta94 – ₹51,848*
3. Avishek’ Ronywalker’ Mistry – ₹32,799
4. RICHIERICH2365 – ₹26,693
5. sirji09 – ₹21,193
6. rahulfigo – ₹15,895
7. Noor4 – ₹12,968

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹25 Crore GTD G.O.A.T – Qualifier 8

Q8 > Entries – 882| Re-entries – 244 | Survivors – 81 | Chip Leader – ‘karan131’

Overall (1-8) > Entries – 4,482| Re-entries – 1,801 | Unique Survivors – 423 | Overall Chip Leader – Ganpat ‘ganpatdarade1988’ Darade (2,007,000)

‘paranoid’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹28,770), Kamal ‘baagdadi345’ Joshi (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹27,240), Dayanand ‘dayanandprass’ Prass (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹26,520), ‘ppz20’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹17,690), ‘CPChouhan’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹12,770), and ‘beast95’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹10,000) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

VS#23 Monday Monster – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 276

Total Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹4,55,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,45,000

Places Paid – 29

Junglee Poker’s ₹5+ Crores GTD Victory Showdown Series is halfway through, and the action is hotter than ever! Monday night was electrifying, with players battling it out in four intense tournaments for a share of ₹14 Lakhs in guaranteed prize money. But the real highlight of the night was the ₹8 Lakhs GTD VS#23 Monday Monster.

A massive field of 276 contenders answered the call, flooding the 8 PM marquee and battling it out until the early hours of 3 AM. It was a fierce competition, but in the end, the mysterious ‘iamSKakela’ rose above the rest, taking down the tournament and claiming a top prize of ₹1.26 Lakhs, including ₹61,777 in bounties.

The one and only Young Gun Karan Radia (opted out of our tracking) also made a splash in the VS#23 Monday Monster. This poker sensation from Delhi, known for his impressive victory in The MoneyMaker 43.0, had a stellar September, winning at least two flagship titles – Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout and Adda52’s Maverick. On Monday, Radia was back in action, finishing second in the VS#23 Monday Monster and proving again why he’s one of the most feared players on the circuit. He took home a solid ₹1.09 Lakhs, including ₹45,215 in bounties.

The VS#23 Monday Monster final table was a shark tank, with top players like last week`s Monday Monster winner and recent Adda52 Head Shot NL Bounty champion Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana-1’ Singh (3rd for ₹45,236) (₹1,800 in bounties) and Friday`s standout Abdul ‘Maniak God’ Aziz (4th for ₹55,461) (₹18,242 in bounties) all battling for the win.

The ₹2,875 buy-in VS#23 Monday Monster was a real treat for the players. Not only did it have a cool ₹8 Lakhs prize pool, but a noticeable ₹1.10 Lakhs in overlays meant the value was incredible. The top 29 finishers got a share of the prize money, and many others walked away with juicy bounties, making it a profitable night for everyone who cashed in!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. iamSKakela – ₹1,25,704
2. Karan ‘The Annihilator’ Radia – ₹1,09,051
3. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana-1’ Singh – ₹45,236
4. Abdul ‘Maniak God’ Aziz – ₹55,461
5. deadmoney – ₹42,077
6. nolimit11 – ₹23,084
7. KUSH93100 – ₹21,602
8. expert69 – ₹33,957

₹1 Crore GTD VS#22 Main Event – Qualifier 1

Q1> Entries – 70 | Survivors – 7 | Chip Leader – Dhinesh ‘you3betI4bet’ Kumar (496,287)

The other Victory Showdown Series title winners of the day included ‘baapji01’ (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD VS#24 Monday Battleground for ₹76,003) and ‘ajjubhiya’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD VS#21 Monday Sunsetter for ₹21,433).

Adda52

Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 163

Re-entries – 120

Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 44

Adda52’s virtual tables were ablaze this Monday, and Kanishka ‘kanishka27’ Samant was the one setting them on fire! This poker coach and veteran player made a stunning return to the platform after a seven-week break, showing everyone he’s still got what it takes to crush the competition. He took down the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man, proving that his poker skills are as sharp as ever.

The 8 PM flagship event attracted 283 fierce contenders (163 unique), but Samant wasn’t fazed. He battled it out for nearly six hours, outplaying his opponents with precision and strategy. In the end, he claimed the coveted title and a handsome ₹1.37 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal.

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, a seasoned pro who has been on a hot streak lately, also made a strong showing in Iron Man. After a busy summer at the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas, Wadhawan has been crushing the online felts with recent back-to-back victories in PokerBaazi`s Daily Super Value and Adda52’s Monster Turbo. He was hungry for his first Iron Man title but ultimately finished as the runner-up (for the second time!), earning a respectable ₹1.29 Lakhs from the deal.

But Wadhawan wasn’t just making waves on Adda52. This Chandigarh pro was also busy grinding on PokerBaazi, where he made a deep run in The Big Show, finishing fourth for an additional ₹1.99 Lakhs. And get this – he even made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s massive G.O.A.T.! With ₹3.28 Lakhs in total winnings last night, this Lucknow Kings pro from Pocket52 PSL Season 6 is on a tear.

Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9

The Iron Man final table was a star-studded affair, with seasoned regulars like Sunday’s Big Whale runner-up Habil ‘MuckTheSystem’ Jiruwala (3rd for ₹83,195), TLB leaderboard kingpin Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor (5th for ₹45,257), last night’s Daily Last Chance winner Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra (6th for ₹33,379), and yesterday’s The Big Show Lite finalist Rahul ‘poker_king52’ Purohit (8th for ₹18,158) all battling for the title.

The ₹2,750 buy-in Iron Man might have had a ₹1.21 Lakhs overlay, but that meant even more value for the 44 players who made it into the money, each pocketing at least ₹6,039 – over twice the initial buy-in!

Final Table Results

1. Kanishka ‘kanishka27’ Samant – ₹1,36,510*
2. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹1,29,225*
3. Habil ‘MuckTheSystem’ Jiruwala – ₹83,195
4. bottsff – ₹61,361
5. Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹45,257
6. Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra – ₹33,379
7. StuyBluffsAlot – ₹24,619
8. Rahul ‘poker_king52’ Purohit – ₹18,158

*denotes a heads-up deal

Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹54,665), ‘aryasudarasanan2012’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹22,108), Piyush ‘NoName30’ Nanda (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹15,892), Raj ‘rajbhandarkar’ Bhandarkar (Won ₹70K GTD Iron Man Lite for ₹13,689), and ‘Vickysins’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Jacks – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 171

Re-entries – 117

Prize Pool – ₹7,51,101

Places Paid – 20

Things are heating up in Pocket52’s ₹5 Crores GTD October Tournament Series, and Akash ‘bazingaking’ Saluja just turned the temperature to eleven! This relative newcomer, who’s been playing on Pocket52 since late August, just scored a massive victory in the ₹7 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks, the featured Monday tournament of the 500X ROI Big Win Mania.

Saluja, known for his sporadic appearances in mid-stakes tournaments, has been grinding away on Pocket52, and his hard work finally paid off. He took down the Pocket Jacks last night, claiming his first-ever title on the platform and his biggest score yet – a striking ₹1.35 Lakhs! This win also marks the end of a month-long title drought for Saluja, who last tasted victory in the (500X) Daily on August 29.

The 8 PM Monday showdown was a battle royale, with 171 players (288 total entries) duking it out for over six hours. But in the end, Saluja emerged as the champion, proving he’s got the skills and the determination to take on the best. This victory is extra sweet for Saluja, as it helped him wipe out all his previous losses on the platform in one go.

Akash Saluja’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.53 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.09 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

‘Bijju,’ who made a name for himself by winning last month’s Pocket Bullets, also put up a strong fight in the Pocket Jacks. They fired two bullets in this tournament, showing he was hungry for another win. While ‘Bijju’ narrowly missed out on the top spot, they still managed to snag a second-place finish and a ₹94,820 payday – their second-best score on Pocket52.

Bijju’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.96 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The ₹3,000 buy-in Pocket Jacks was a huge success, exceeding its advertised guarantee by ₹51,101 and generating a ₹7.51 Lakhs prize pool. The top 20 finishers shared in the riches, with each earning at least ₹10,061 – that’s over three times the initial buy-in! Even those who didn’t make the final table walked away with a nice profit, making it a great start to the week for many players.

Final Table Results

1. Akash ‘Bazingaking’ Saluja – ₹1,34,991
2. Bijuu – ₹94,820
3. ThecomebackKid – ₹71,187
4. RANA888 – ₹54,305
5. fckmegently – ₹42,247
6. FeetFetish – ₹33,1817. DennyCrane – ₹26,364
7. KanchanSharma – ₹21,239

The other Big Win Mania title winners included ‘surebell_gbw6w’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 500X Deepstack Turbo for ₹72,500) and ‘JaYMaHaKal3’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD 500X Soda for ₹51,170).

Spartan Poker

‘mamba21’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Bullet for ₹22,200), Ankit ‘magnum736’ Saurabh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,387), and Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹17,760) won the Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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