Daily Majors: Avneesh Munjal Tops Thursday’s Charts, FTs Natural8 India’s Daily Warm-Up & Pockets ₹10.47 Lakhs Overall

While the online poker world experienced a brief lull on Wednesday night, Thursday night roared back with a vengeance, delivering a plethora of high-stakes action and thrilling victories across multiple platforms.

In the meantime, the return of the Deltin Poker Tournament (DPT) May 2024 Edition after a seven-month hiatus ignited the live poker scene in Goa. Day 3 of the series witnessed the crowning of two new champions, adding to the excitement and prestige of the event. Popular poker streamer Harsh Dev Jhirmiria (Won Event #3 – Highroller for ₹34.30 Lakhs) and online grinder Naveen Kumar S (Won Micro Main Event for ₹8.85 Lakhs) were the latest champions to be crowned in the ongoing series.

Online poker enthusiasts found their haven on platforms like PokerBaazi and Natural8 India, where high-stakes pros battled it out in intense MTTs. Meanwhile, Junglee Poker’s Poker Premier League provided a welcoming space for low-to-mid-stakes players to test their skills and compete for significant rewards.

Avneesh Munjal emerged as the undisputed star of the online scene, amassing a staggering ₹10.47 Lakhs in winnings on Thursday night. His most notable achievement was a remarkable fifth-place finish in Natural8 India’s Daily Warm-Up 250. Outlasting a colossal field of 992 entries, Munjal showcased his exceptional poker acumen and walked away with a hefty ₹10.10 Lakhs prize, solidifying his position as one of India’s premier poker ambassadors.

The enigmatic player known as ‘HiiiBarbie’ continued their reign of terror on Natural8 India, securing an impressive ₹7.36 Lakhs from three outstanding finishes: 34th in Bounty Hunters HR 525 (₹4,35,439), 21st in Thursday Twister HR 525 (₹2,02,436), and 41st in Bounty Hunters Big Game 215 (₹98,542). This brings their total annual earnings on Natural8 India to a mind-boggling ₹2.56 Crores, leaving the poker community in awe of their skill and consistency.

Back on PokerBaazi, site-regular Manash Gogoi clinched his first online victory at The Summit (Double Ante), earning a site-best ₹5.25 Lakhs following a heads-up deal. Pratap Maurya, the NPS#143 (PLO-6) Marathon gold medalist, secured second place with ₹5.07 Lakhs.

Young Gun Abhishek Sonu continued his hot streak on PokerBaazi. Having recently won #9 The MoneyMaker, he showcased his prowess again in the WTF, pocketing ₹2.69 Lakhs. NPS#114 Megadive gold medalist Abhimanyu Mittal secured second place with ₹2.03 Lakhs, bringing his overall Thursday winnings to ₹2.71 Lakhs.

In PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller (Double Ante), Prashant aka ‘Betset’ emerged victorious for the first time in 2024, pocketing a career-high ₹2.46 Lakhs. Another anonymous regular ‘LouRelax,’ fresh off a win in Tuesday’s Daily Night SPRINT, secured the runner-up spot with ₹1.89 Lakhs – their second-best career score.

Sandeep Varma RS made a spectacular comeback, winning Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition for ₹2.96 Lakhs (₹3.04 Lakhs overall) after a heads-up deal—his highest score of 2024. Monday’s Mini HighRoller runner-up, Siddhant Singh, continued his hot streak, amassing over ₹3.17 Lakhs from three deep runs, including a runner-up finish in the Godfather DPT Edition for ₹2.90 Lakhs.

Over at Junglee Poker, the PPL#133 Thursday Deepstacks saw ‘dontrush86’ clinch the coveted PPL title and ₹1.97 Lakhs. Another anonymous player, ‘goalsport38340457,’ finished a close second with ₹1.52 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi witnessed a flurry of other champions including Aritra Hazra (Won 10 PM 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹71,410), Yash Chitre (Won 7:15 PM 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹60,000), Avishek Mistry (Won 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹53,670) and ‘LizDoesBiz’ (Won 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹51,190).

Akhil Jain, Vivek Pal, Nishant Pandey, Aleixinho Estibeiro, and Satya Pal Verma also claimed victories across various platforms, capping off an epic Thursday in the world of poker.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Summit (Double Ante) – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,625

Entries – 376

Re-entries – 228

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 121

Breaking through into the limelight, Manash ‘easyboy009’ Gogoi, a regular at the platform since February 2021, triumphed spectacularly at PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Summit (Double Ante)! After battling it out with 375 opponents in a field of 604 total entries, Gogoi showcased his cool composure and strategic prowess over an intense 7 hours and 40 minutes. Gogoi’s victory in the 8 PM Thursday headliner not only marked his first win on the platform but also landed him a whopping ₹5.25 Lakhs following a heads-up deal— a personal best on the site!

Manash Gogoi’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹22.41 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Hot on his heels, Pratap ‘Pratap42’ Maurya, the NPS#143 (PLO-6) Marathon gold medalist, who had a string of recent successes including victories in Blockbuster Lite and (500X), secured the runner-up spot. This close call resulted in a career-best payout of ₹5.07 Lakhs from the heads-up deal, nearly capturing his maiden The Summit title.

Pratap Maurya’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹96.05 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹13.52 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹4.22 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹75,331

The Summit (Double Ante) final table was stacked with talent, featuring poker veteran Jasven ‘JasvenSaigal’ Saigal, who finished third, taking home ₹3.21 Lakhs. This marked his fourth FT appearance at The Summit this year. Despite past challenges, Saigal recently claimed victory at #16 The MoneyMaker, making him one of the few pros with a dominant presence in both the live and online circuit.

Other notable finishers included Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia in fourth place with a ₹2.45 Lakhs payday, and the emerging Ravi ‘gannicusgaul’ Patel in sixth, pocketing ₹1.39 Lakhs.

The ₹8,625 buy-in The Summit (Double Ante) fell short of its advertised guarantee by a significant ₹4.70 Lakhs. However, the colossal ₹50 Lakhs prize pool was shared among the top 121 finishers, offering insane value for those who reached the money.

Final Table Results

1. Manash ‘easyboy009’ Gogoi – ₹5,25,363*
2. Pratap ‘Pratap42’ Maurya – ₹5,07,137*
3. Jasven ‘JasvenSaigal’ Saigal – ₹3,20,500
4. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹2,45,000
5. zanyOpening4075 – ₹1,85,000
6. Ravi ‘gannicusgaul’ Patel – ₹1,39,000
7. ScorpionNuts – ₹1,10,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 430

Re-entries – 373

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 148

Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu is tearing it up on PokerBaazi, continuing his winning streak with incredible performances! It all began at NPS India 2024, where he bagged a ₹7.50 Lakhs Vegas Package, finishing a strong #2 on the NPS Podium leaderboard.

His victorious stride didn’t stop there. In the last month, Sonu claimed the top spots in #9 The MoneyMaker and The Quest Lite, showcasing his formidable skills. Entering May, he followed up with a runner-up finish in The Pride Lite, only to dominate PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF event last night, turning it into an epic victory and a clear statement of his prowess.

Facing down 429 opponents (803 total entries), Sonu demonstrated relentless strategy, culminating in a triumphant win after a grueling seven-hour battle in the 7:30 PM flagship event, pocketing a hefty ₹2.69 Lakhs.

Hot on his heels was Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal, the IOPC 15.0 star and NPS#114 Megadive gold medalist, who gave Sonu a run for his money, finishing a close second with ₹2.03 Lakhs. Mittal also had a profitable day across other events, boosting his Thursday earnings to an impressive ₹2.71 Lakhs from four deep runs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,03,400

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) for ₹31,200

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) for ₹27,500

> 10th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹9,302

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.31 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹29.21 Lakhs

The WTF final table was a stacked battlefield, with seasoned regulars like last night’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre (4th for ₹1.06 Lakhs), satellite qualifier Pranay ‘5pranay’ Chaudhry (6th for ₹46,800) and long-time regular Chandan ‘darkfish’ Arora (8th for ₹28,800).

Despite a slight shortfall of ₹80,830 from its guarantee, the ₹2,750 buy-in WTF drew fierce competition, with the top 148 players carving up the ₹20 Lakhs prize pool in a thrilling battle for supremacy.

Final Table Results

1. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹2,68,600
2. Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal – ₹2,03,400
3. Evilgenius45 – ₹1,56,200
4. Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre – ₹1,06,000
5. lukexxx – ₹76,400
6. Pranay ‘5pranay’ Chaudhry – ₹46,800
7. Shooterbuzz1234 – ₹36,200
8. Chandan ‘darkfish’ Arora – ₹28,800

Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 122

Re-entries – 89

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 41

Thursday night on PokerBaazi became an epic showdown, with Prasahnt ‘Betset’ capturing the spotlight. After six dedicated years on the platform, he clinched their breakthrough victory in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller (Double Ante). Battling through a skilled field of 121 opponents (211 total entries) in a grueling seven-hour session, ‘Betset’ emerged victorious, bagging his largest payday yet—a whopping ₹2.46 Lakhs. This triumph marks his fourth title on PokerBaazi and his first this year!

Prashant’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.99 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.21 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Fresh from a victory in Tuesday’s Daily Night SPRINT, ‘LouRelax,’ a promising newcomer with just seven months on the platform, demonstrated exceptional skills and secured a commendable runner-up finish, earning ₹1.89 Lakhs in last night’s 8:30 PM tournament.

LouRelax’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹30.08 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #13

Also making waves was India’s poker royalty, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood, a three-time Player of the Year. Sood clinched third place in the Mini HighRoller (Double Ante), taking home ₹1.46 Lakhs. With an additional cash finish in The Summit (Double Ante) (114th for ₹17,500), he accumulated a total of ₹1.64 Lakhs for the night.

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹21.41 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.99 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.74 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹67.82 Lakhs | Ranked #1 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #1 in Annual Profits | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #2 in Annual Profits

The final table of the Mini HighRoller was fiercely competitive, featuring notables like Tuesday’s Mini HighRoller finalist Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor (4th for ₹1.12 Lakhs) and Kashish ‘Beeta03’ Gupta (6th for ₹58,950).

The ₹7,500 buy-in tournament fell short of its expectations by ₹1.24 Lakhs. However, the ₹15 Lakhs prize pool added value to the top 41 finishers!

Final Table Results

1. Prashant ‘Betset’ – ₹2,46,000
2. LouRelax – ₹1,88,850
3. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹1,46,400
4. Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor – ₹1,12,050
5. Bonomo – ₹81,300
6. Kashish ‘Beeta03’ Gupta – ₹58,950

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT– ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 193

Re-entries- 149

Prize Pool – ₹5,95,080

Places Paid – 67

Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra has triumphantly reclaimed his winning form! His latest victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT marks a significant comeback, ending a month-long title drought that had persisted since his last win on April 22 in the Nighttide DST Adda.

After several near-misses, with nine final table appearances—including a notable third in Wednesday’s Bounty Madness—Hazra finally clinched the top spot. Battling past a field of 342 competitors (193 unique) in the 10 PM marquee event, his strategic finesse shone through a grueling five-hour and 45-minute session, securing his second (7-Max) Daily SPRINT title and a rewarding ₹71,410 payday—his second biggest score on the platform this year.

But Hazra’s Thursday rampage didn’t stop there! He cashed in two other tourneys, pushing his winnings for the night to an impressive ₹95,063.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹71,410

> 12th in Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition for ₹20,653

> 26th in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena DPT Edition for ₹3,000

Aritra Hazra’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.52 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹14.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹40.10 Lakhs

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT saw intense competition, particularly from Samit ‘Superkid7777’ Mehta, who finished as the runner-up with a commendable ₹51,772.

Samit Mehta’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹39.41 Lakhs

Last night’s Daily Night SPRINT runner-up Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma also made his presence felt, securing third place and a solid ₹38,680 in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. His collective winnings for the night were ₹63,900 from six deep runs.

The 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT itself was a smash hit; with a ₹2,000 buy-in, it surpassed its guarantee and amassed a total prize pool of ₹5.95 Lakhs. The top 67 finishers shared this windfall, making it a lucrative night for many.

Final Table Results

1. Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra – ₹71,410
2. Samit ‘Superkid7777’ Mehta – ₹51,772
3. Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma – ₹38,680
4. Bhayana69 – ₹31,361
5. Stradleking – ₹24,636
6. abk23 – ₹18,745
7. Cliffhanger76 – ₹15,294

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT– ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 165

Re-entries- 100

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 61

Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre continues to dominate the virtual felts, sealing another remarkable victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Following closely on his heels from last week’s Evening SPRINT win, Chitre battled through a field of 265 entries (165 unique) in a grueling 5.5-hour session to win a stellar ₹60,000 prize.

But Chitre didn’t just stop there; his relentless pursuit saw him scoring in five additional events, accumulating an impressive total of ₹2.04 Lakhs for the day.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,06,000

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

> 5th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹33,269

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s Evening SPRINT for ₹1,845

> 40th in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena DPT Edition for ₹1,500

> 41st in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹1,410

Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #12

On the other side of the felt, Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, one of the breakout stars of 2024 and current POY #3, showed his mettle by securing a hard-fought runner-up finish in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, bagging ₹43,500 after four determined entries. His day’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed, as he added a total of ₹82,244 to his Thursday tally with additional deep runs in The Summit (35th for ₹27,500) and Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition (54th for ₹11,244).

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStars India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.60 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.66 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹50.92 Lakhs | Ranked #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #4 in Annual Profits

The 7.15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was nothing short of spectacular, featuring elite players like Sunday’s Nano Poker Series Main Event finalist Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (3rd for ₹32,500), Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (5th for ₹21,000) and Sunday’s BSS Big Bounty winner Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra (7th for ₹12,850).

Despite the star-studded field, the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT fell ₹38,900 short of its advertised guarantee, providing tempting prizes for the top 61 finishers!

Final Table Results

1. Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre – ₹60,000
2. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹43,500
3. Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel – ₹32,500
4. pransh14 – ₹26,450
5. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹21,000
6. Ikking441 – ₹15,750
7. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹12,850

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 171

Re-entries- 134

Prize Pool – ₹5,30,700

Places Paid – 64

PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost delivered a thrilling fight, with Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry again reigning supreme! Fresh off a recent (7-Max) Afternoon Boost victory on May 11, Mistry outmaneuvered a field of 305 contenders (171 unique) in the 1:30 PM Marquee. After a 5.5-hour battle and two entries, Mistry secured his fourth (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title (third this year) and a sweet ₹53,672 payday through a three-way deal.

Abhishek Mistry’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹78.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Coming off a fifth-place finish in Wednesday’s WTF, Rohan ‘Toobigtofail’ Sharma clinched the runner-up spot in the 1:30 PM (7-Max) Afternoon Boost after firing three bullets, pocketing ₹48,832 through the same three-way deal.

Rohan Sharma’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi, and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.68 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.99 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹4.96 Lakhs

Also making waves, ‘Nagahills’ fought valiantly to secure third place in the intense 1:30 PM event, taking home ₹41,847 from the deal.

The final table featured a lineup of formidable players, including last week’s WTF champion Shaurya ‘Shaur23’ Modi (5th for ₹21,971) and February’s BSS HighRoller runner-up Anilkumar ‘Jat777’ Singh (6th for ₹16,717).

The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost’s success was undeniable, surpassing its guarantee by 6%, collecting an additional ₹30,700 in the prize pool. The top 64 players scored with a min-cash worth a respectable ₹3,715.

Final Table Results

1. Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry – ₹53,672*
2. Rohan ‘Toobigtofail’ Sharma – ₹48,832*
3. Nagahills – ₹41,847*
4. Quest4Best – ₹27,968
5. Shaurya ‘Shaur23’ Modi – ₹21,971
6. Anilkumar ‘Jat777’ Singh – ₹16,717
7. Siddhu1991 – ₹13,639

*denotes a three-way deal

‘LizDoesBiz’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹51,190), ‘Vaebhav1611’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹26,490), Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹20,250), ‘Arwen’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹19,000), ‘silent_observer’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹16,610), ‘ClawDia’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹11,460), ‘Pokaboo’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹10,000), and ‘BEAST24’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹8,400) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

PPL#133 Thursday Deepstacks – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,650

Entries – 171

Total Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD PPL#133 Thursday Deepstacks was a non-stop poker thrill ride that captivated players for over seven hours. With 171 entries vying for a share of the guaranteed prize pool, the tension was palpable.

In a climactic showdown, the enigmatic ‘dontrush86’ emerged as the champion, demonstrating exceptional poker prowess and an unwavering determination to succeed. Their mastery earned them the coveted 8 PM PPL title and a handsome ₹1.97 Lakhs prize.

The runner-up, ‘goalsport38340457,’ also showcased impressive skills, walking away with a commendable ₹1.52 Lakhs prize.

Adding to the star power, Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma graced the tournament with his presence, securing a sixth-place finish and ₹48,500 in the PPL#133 Thursday Deepstacks. Sharma’s scoring streak extended beyond this event, with notable cashes in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) (96th for ₹17,500) and WTF (115th for ₹5,000), accumulating a total of ₹71,000 in winnings on Thursday alone.

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.83 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.82 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹78.14 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.37 Lakhs

The PPL#133 Thursday Deepstacks, with a ₹4,650 buy-in, featured a substantial ₹3.16 Lakhs overlay. This unexpected boost heightened the tournament’s excitement, ensuring that the top 23 finishers claimed their portion of the ₹10 Lakhs guaranteed prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. dontrush86 – ₹1,97,300
2. goalsport38340457 – ₹1,52,000
3. mithunpra – ₹1,14,200
4. beggar – ₹85,800
5. dragoon07 – ₹64,500
6. Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma – ₹48,500
7. RAV1619 – ₹38,700
8. sppedcube35732876 – ₹31,000

‘lakhan08’ (Won ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD PPL#134 Thursday Thunder for ₹1.01 Lakhs) and ‘alpinski40990667’ (Won ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD MPS#27 for ₹38,810).

Adda52

Godfather DPT Edition – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 201

Re-entries – 152

Prize Pool – ₹17,65,000

Places Paid – 53

Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS has stormed back into the winner’s circle after two intense months of near misses! With 19 final table appearances since his last victory on March 23, Varma clinched the spotlight by winning Adda52’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Godfather DPT Edition last night, securing his sixth title of the year.

After navigating through a challenging field of 352 entries (201 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event over 8.5 hours, Varma sealed a sweet ₹2.96 Lakhs after a strategic heads-up deal—his highest score of 2024.

In addition, Varma added to his successful night with a 14th-place finish in the Monster Turbo for ₹8,144, bringing his total earnings to an impressive ₹3.04 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition for ₹2,96,315* (heads-up deal)

> 14th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹8,144

Sandeep Varma RS’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.84 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹61.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹34.55 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Monday’s Mini HighRoller runner-up, Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh, continued his hot streak, amassing over ₹3.17 Lakhs from three deep runs this Thursday, including a runner-up finish in the Godfather DPT Edition for ₹2.90 Lakhs via a heads-up deal.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition for ₹2,89,634* (heads-up deal)

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) for ₹22,500

> 119th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,000

Siddhant Singh’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹77.62 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹26.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6

The final table of the Godfather DPT Edition was brimming with talent, featuring notables like WSOP bracelet winner and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, Young Gun Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya (3rd for ₹1.82 Lakhs), Avadh ‘cateyes’ Shah (6th for ₹71,352), and Mayank ‘masterdevil’ Shekhar (7th for ₹52,442), and Tarush ‘tarush123’ Gupta (8th for ₹38,440).

The ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather DPT Edition collected ₹17.65 Lakhs in the prize pool. The top 53 got paid, with even those battling for the lower rungs of the payout ladder secured a minimum of ₹11,436.

Final Table Results

1. Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS – ₹2,96,315*
2. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh – ₹2,89,634*
3. Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya – ₹1,81,663
4. rj147 – ₹1,33,159
5. Collutory – ₹97,605
6. Avadh ‘cateyes’ Shah – ₹71,352
7. Mayank ‘masterdevil’ Shekhar – ₹52,442
8. Tarush ‘tarush123’ Gupta – ₹38,440

*denotes a heads-up deal

Knock Out Arena DPT Edition – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 78

Re-entries- 56

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,002

Regular Prize Pool – ₹1,49,502

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹1,00,500

Places Paid – 13

Thursday night on Adda52 was electrifying as Akhil ‘ajocool’ Jain, fresh off his (500X) Daily victory last week, continued his winning spree in the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Knock Out Arena DPT Edition. Jain excelled in a gripping 4.5-hour battle, outplaying a field of 134 entries (78 unique) in the 9 PM marquee to clinch the title and a handsome ₹49,360 (₹7,500 in bounties). This marked his sixth title of the year and third on Adda52 for 2024!

Jain wasn’t done yet; four more deep runs, including another final-table finish in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT, pushed his total earnings for the night to ₹64,639.

> 1st in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena DPT Edition for ₹49,360* (₹7,500 in bounties)

> 18th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹7,130

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹6,809

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹840

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹500

Akhil Jain’s online stats (Adda52 and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹47.05 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹3 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹36.39 Lakhs

The former NPS#104 Megadive silver medalist Shrey ‘kingsb30’ Baj made two entries into the 9 PM marquee, securing a runner-up position and earning a respectable ₹34,413 (₹8,250 in bounties). Baj’s performance across two events brought his total for the night to ₹38,113.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena DPT Edition for ₹34,413* (₹8,250 in bounties)

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,700

Shrey Baj’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.13 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.26 Lakhs

Poker coach and Young Gun Shardul ‘Vamos96’ Parthasarathi also had a lucrative night, amassing ₹1.16 Lakhs from four deep runs, marking his presence with two final table finishes in the Monster Turbo and Knock Out Arena DPT Edition.

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) for ₹62,500

> 6th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹25,011

> 3rd in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena DPT Edition for ₹22,435* (₹3,000 in bounties)

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,800

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.55 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.25 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.29 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹10.10 Lakhs | Ranked #13 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Knock Out Arena DPT Edition was brimming with tough competitors, including finalists like last night’s Godfather Lite finalist Unmesh’ Unmesh100′ Nair (6th for ₹11,225) and Wednesday The Mint Lite winner Amit ‘asg123’ Gehani (8th for ₹6,733).

Despite the ₹1,650 buy-in, the Knock Out Arena DPT Edition fell ₹49,000 short of its guarantee. Yet, the juicy prize pool offered sweet rewards to the top 13 finishers!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Akhil ‘ajocool’ Jain – ₹49,360
2. Shrey ‘kingsb30’ Baj – ₹34,413
3. Shardul ‘Vamos96’ Parthasarathi – ₹22,435
4. KARTHIKANBU – ₹17,200
5. Sandeeproy – ₹17,965
6. Unmesh ‘Unmesh100’ Nair – ₹11,225
7. anurag14044 – ₹11,980
8. Amit ‘asg123’ Gehani – ₹6,733

‘Transcendence’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1.04 Lakhs), Nishant ‘stockfull’ Pandey (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹38,022), Aleixinho ‘aleixinho’ Estibeiro (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘DANCE12 (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹18,367), and Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,819) won the other Thursday marquees on Adda52.

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‘Neeraj84’ won the ₹20K GTD Brunch for ₹5,976.

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