Daily Majors: Natural8 India Sensation ‘borntrouble’ Crosses ₹51 Lakhs in Winnings in Two Days; Rishab Malik & Pradip Ghosh Were Tuesday’s Other Online Heroes

The first week of 2025 might be over, but the poker action is just getting started! Tuesday night was a scorcher, with Natural8 India and PokerBaazi hosting some of the most intense battles we’ve seen so far this year. But the excitement didn’t stop there – Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Pocket52 also brought the heat, making for a truly unforgettable night of online poker!

Natural8 India sensation ‘borntrouble’ continued their incredible run, proving their Monday success was no fluke. Just a day after racking up a whopping ₹18.12 Lakhs across five deep runs, including two major podium finishes, ‘borntrouble’ stormed into the Bounty High Roller 525 and finished third for a scorching ₹33.08 Lakhs. That brings their total winnings to over ₹51 Lakhs in just two days – making them the biggest week-one winner of 2025 by a landslide!

“SPRINT King” Pradip Ghosh also had a night to remember. With a poker résumé that reads like a champion’s playbook, this Durgapur-based pro delivered a masterclass in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour, taking it down for the second time for ₹5.58 Lakhs after a three-way deal. He also cashed in two other events, bringing his total winnings for the night to almost ₹5.75 Lakhs.

Rishab Malik, a three-time The Millionaire champion who closed out 2024 with a victory in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout, came agonizingly close to opening his title tally for 2025. He finished as the runner-up in The Endeavour, taking home the lion`s share of ₹5.84 Lakhs from the three-way deal and becoming the second-biggest winner of the day. The mysterious ‘sw1612‘ rounded out the top three, pocketing a platform-best ₹5.26 Lakhs from the deal and erasing over half of their previous losses on PokerBaazi.

‘thekid‘ (anonymity requested), a perennial POY contender, also made waves, conquering PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for the first time and adding ₹2.89 Lakhs to their bankroll. With another deep run, their total winnings for the day reached ₹3.10 Lakhs. S V Jayanth finished runner-up in The Endeavour Lite, earning a personal-best ₹1.90 Lakhs.

In PokerBaazi’s new addition, the Big PLO-5, JaiKiran Kumar, the 2024 POY #14 known for his wins in PokerBaazi’s Game Changer 4.0 and Adda52’s Mega Millions, claimed the title for ₹2.64 Lakhs. He further bolstered his winnings with two more deep runs, bringing his total to ₹2.99 Lakhs. Shivam Kumar Dubey finished as the runner-up, earning ₹1.87 Lakhs and adding another cash to bring his total winnings to almost ₹1.93 Lakhs.

Over at Adda52’s The Mint, Kailasagounder Yogendran emerged victorious after an intense battle, taking home the top prize of ₹2.60 Lakhs – his second-biggest score on the platform. Kashish Gupta, the PokerBaazi #28 The MoneyMaker champion from last April, gave Yogendran a tough fight, finishing as the runner-up for ₹1.90 Lakhs.

On Pocket52, ‘addedspot_f0cpk‘ conquered the Pocket Bullets, claiming a platform-best ₹1.88 Lakhs and obliterating all their previous losses in one fell swoop. Seasoned veteran Dhaval Mudgal, who had recently taken down Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter, finished as the runner-up for ₹1.32 Lakhs – his best score on the platform he formerly represented. He made another deep run, racking up over ₹1.39 Lakhs.

Naman Pandey, fresh off his victory in Adda52’s Bumper Car, continued his winning ways in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, pocketing ₹1.60 Lakhs after a three-way deal. This win marked his fourth-best online score and contributed to his total winnings of ₹1.65 Lakhs from two deep runs. Naman Puri followed closely in second place with ₹1.20 Lakhs, boosting his Tuesday earnings to nearly ₹1.46 Lakhs. ‘Cliffhanger76‘ completed the top three, taking home ₹1.13 Lakhs from the deal and raking in at least ₹1.28 Lakhs for the night with another deep run.

Junglee Poker saw ‘swaahah‘ triumph in the Tuesday Phoenix, earning ₹1.53 Lakhs – their second-best score on the platform.

Tuesday also witnessed impressive performances from Jasven Saigal, Sehej Singh, Rajneesh Thakur, Jason Fernandes, Piyush Nanda, Kamal Punjabi, Kritarth Pant, Yash Chitre, Ambika Chowdhury and Rahul Kumar, each conquering their respective marquee events.

Here are the Tuesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Endeavour – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 539

Re-entries – 504

Prize Pool – ₹52,15,000

Places Paid – 152

Indian online poker is a rocket ship on a trajectory to the stars, and PokerBaazi is firmly at the helm, piloting the way with jaw-dropping guarantees and electrifying tournaments. It’s the ultimate proving ground for Indian poker enthusiasts, and Tuesday night was no exception, as the ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour returned for its second run of 2025.

In a field teeming with seasoned sharks and ambitious newcomers, one name rose above the rest: “SPRINT King” Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh. With a poker résumé that boasts three India Poker Masters titles, two National Poker Series Gold medals, a Mega Millions title, and countless other accolades, Ghosh was determined to kick off the new year with a bang.

The 8 PM showstopper drew a colossal field of 1,043 entries (539 unique). For eight hours and 48 minutes, this Durgapur-based pro went toe-to-toe with some of the toughest competition in the country. He faced early setbacks, hitting the rail three times, but each time, he dusted himself off and rebought, demonstrating his unwavering determination with a four-bullet strategy. Finally, after a marathon session, Ghosh emerged as the last player standing, capturing his second The Endeavour title and a massive ₹5.58 Lakhs payday after a savvy three-way deal.

But Ghosh’s Tuesday rampage didn’t end there. He stormed into the money in two more events, racking up almost ₹5.75 Lakhs in total winnings, enough to land him third on the day’s leaderboard. This victory also catapulted him to #10 in the ₹5 Crores PokerBaazi 2025 Player of the Year race!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹5,58,229* (three-way deal)

> 41st in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹9,718

> 14th in Pocket52’s 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹6,680

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

The Endeavour’s climax was a clash of poker titans. Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik, the 29-year-old poker prodigy from New Delhi, a three-time The Millionaire champion and the conqueror of Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout on the final Sunday of 2024, came agonizingly close to opening his title tally for 2025. Like Ghosh, he fired four bullets in pursuit of glory, ultimately finishing as the runner-up and taking home the lion`s share of ₹5.84 Lakhs from the three-way deal. This score made him the second-biggest winner of the day, trailing only Natural8 India crusher ‘borntrouble,‘ who extended their incredible streak to rake in over ₹33.08 Lakhs!

Rishab Malik’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.84 Crores

The mystery user ‘sw1612’ completed The Endeavour podium, grabbing a third-place finish and a platform-best ₹5.26 Lakhs from the deal. This fantastic score helped them recover over half of their previous losses on the platform, giving them a strong start to the new year.

The Endeavour’s final table also featured strong performances by notables like former National Poker Series gold medalist Prathik ‘rich daddy’ Gandhi, who battled to a sixth-place finish for ₹1.81 Lakhs, and Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna, who seized seventh place for ₹1.41 Lakhs.

With PokerBaazi’s Player of the Year race heating up, the action on the platform has been nothing short of explosive. With its ₹5,750 buy-in, The Endeavour lived up to its billing, crushing its advertised guarantee and generating a staggering ₹52.15 Lakhs prize pool. The top 152 finishers all walked away with a share of the prize money, each earning at least ₹9,387. This flagship event was a roaring success, keeping the action at a fever pitch on India’s leading online poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹5,58,229*
2. Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹5,84,284*
3. sw1612 – ₹5,26,287*
4. car_tic_k – ₹2,97,255
5. Sam1313 – ₹2,32,589
6. Prathik ‘richdaddy’ Gandhi – ₹1,81,482
7. Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna – ₹1,40,805
8. flyingmuck – ₹1,01,693

*denotes a three-way deal

The Endeavour Lite – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 432

Re-entries – 328

Prize Pool – ₹19,00,000

Places Paid – 118

The PokerBaazi tables were on fire last night, and among the big winners was the prolific poker ace from Siliguri, ‘thekid’ (anonymity requested). This perennial POY contender (who also happens to be one of the top 15 all-time money winners on our tracked database) didn’t just win any tournament; they conquered the ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour Lite, claiming their first title of the year. With over ₹5 Crores in total winnings and ₹80 Lakhs in pure profit on PokerBaazi, this victory further cemented their status as one of the platform’s more formidable players.

A mainstay on PokerBaazi since March 2018, ‘thekid’ is no stranger to success. A 2024 POY #14 and former APT #33 Championship victor, they’ve built a reputation as a top contender across all levels. Their trophy cabinet already boasts two NPS gold, silver, and bronze medals each, alongside six other notable wins and several near-misses in 2024. Yet, despite multiple deep runs in The Endeavour Lite, the title had remained elusive – until last night.

Entering the 7:30 PM flagship event with laser focus, ‘thekid’ took on a competitive field of 760 entries (432 unique), navigating over six hours of intense play. Three bullets later, they emerged as the champion, displaying a poker masterclass to collect the top prize of ₹2.89 Lakhs.

This win was more than just a standalone achievement. Fresh off a final table finish in Adda52’s Topple Tower this past Sunday, ‘thekid’ was clearly in top form. They added to their winnings with cash finishes in two other tournaments, bringing their Tuesday haul to almost ₹3.10 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹2,88,800

> 20th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹11,459

> 146th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹9,387

But ‘thekid’ wasn’t the only one making headlines in The Endeavour Lite. S V ‘jammer’ Jayanth, a player who has been grinding on PokerBaazi for over a year, also stepped into the spotlight. While his journey so far had been marked by limited success, last night’s The Endeavour Lite became the stage for a potential breakthrough. With unwavering grit and determination, Jayanth battled through the stacked field, aiming for his first win on the platform.

Though the top spot narrowly eluded him, Jayanth delivered a performance to remember, finishing as the runner-up and pocketing ₹1.90 Lakhs – his best score on PokerBaazi. This impressive payday, nearly 11 times his previous highest cash, marked a significant turning point in his poker journey, catapulting him into profitability and setting him up for more success in 2025.

S V Jayanth’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.42 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.50 Lakhs

The Endeavour Lite final table was a who’s who of the PokerBaazi regulars, including yesterday’s Daily Morning SPRINT runner-up Parth ‘PapuLasith’ Shah (3rd for ₹1.41 Lakhs), Sunday’s BSS SuperStack champ Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha (4th for ₹1.08 Lakhs), last night’s (PLO-5) Boost podium finisher Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal (6th for ₹72,770), Prakhar ‘prak27’ Kapoor (7th for ₹57,000), and last month’s Daily Boost champ Rakesh ‘rakeshjangid’ Jangid (8th for ₹41,610).

The ₹2,875 buy-in The Endeavour Lite was another runaway success, shattering its guarantee to create a mouth-watering ₹19 Lakhs prize pool. With 118 players making it into the money, the tournament ensured everyone on the payout list walked away with at least ₹5,700. PokerBaazi was buzzing with energy as The Endeavour Lite delivered a thrilling night of high-stakes action, delivering the kind of drama and intensity that poker enthusiasts have come to expect from India’s leading online poker platform!

Final Table Results

1. thekid – ₹2,88,800
2. S V ‘jammer’ Jayanth – ₹1,90,000
3. Parth ‘PapuLasith’ Shah – ₹1,40,600
4. Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha – ₹1,08,300
5. Vadakdestroyer – ₹89,110
6. Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal – ₹72,770
7. Prakhar ‘prak27’ Kapoor – ₹57,000
8. Rakesh ‘rakeshjangid’ Jangid – ₹41,610

Big PLO-5 – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,000

Entries – 154

Re-entries – 150

Prize Pool – ₹13,21,792

Places Paid – 44

As the first week of 2025 drew to a close, PokerBaazi decided to spice things up with a fresh addition to their tournament lineup: the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Big PLO-5. This 9 PM flagship event debuted with a bang, attracting a strong crowd of 304 entries (154 unique) and crushing its seven-figure guarantee.

And who better to take down this inaugural event than JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar, a true poker powerhouse! This PokerBaazi Game Changer 4.0 and Adda52 Mega Millions champion finished 2024 with a stack of titles (at least 16!) and an impressive #13 finish in the Player of the Year race with ₹3.18 Crores in tracked winnings. After closing out last year with a victory in the Adda52 Millions on the penultimate Sunday, Kumar started 2025 in top form, racking up ₹2.99 Lakhs from three deep runs on Tuesday.

But his most impressive feat came in the Big PLO-5, where he battled for almost seven hours against a fierce field to claim his first title of the new year and a ₹2.64 Lakhs payday. Having already proved he is a PLO specialist, Kumar also finished fourth in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹24,806 and made a deep run in The Mint, finishing 28th for ₹9,718.

Trailing closely behind Kumar was Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey, who had already kicked off 2025 with a victory in Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Party on Sunday. He nearly scooped up a second title in the Big PLO-5 but had to settle for the runner-up spot and a ₹1.87 Lakhs payout. Dubey added another score to his Tuesday tally with a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour (102nd for ₹5,700), bringing his total winnings for the day to almost ₹1.93 Lakhs.

Shivam Kumar Dubey’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹72.49 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Nishant ‘madcat’ Lakhotia rounded out the podium in the inaugural Big PLO-5, taking home a tidy ₹1.32 Lakhs.

The action in the Big PLO-5 was electric, generating a prize pool of over ₹13.21 Lakhs. This meant that the top 44 finishers walked away with at least ₹10,574—more than double the ₹5,000 buy-in! PokerBaazi is clearly pushing the boundaries of Indian poker, and with such exciting new additions to its tournament schedule, the future looks incredibly bright for India’s leading online poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar – ₹2,64,358
2. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹1,87,034
3. Nishant ‘madcat’ Lakhotia – ₹1,32,179
4. InFIN8 – ₹99,134
5. thereallokimon – ₹66,090
6. Rj147 – ₹52,872

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 313

Re-entries – 221

Prize Pool – ₹11,60,916

Places Paid – 82

PokerBaazi unleashed a torrent of thrilling tournaments on Tuesday, keeping the action flowing well into Wednesday morning. And amidst the late-night frenzy, Naman ‘klaus0072’ Pandey emerged as a champion, seizing victory in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance. This marked his second title in just four days, following his recent triumph in Adda52’s Bumper Car.

The 10:30 PM Daily Last Chance, a late-night favourite on PokerBaazi, drew a strong field of 313 players (534 total entries), comfortably surpassing its guarantee. Pandey faced stiff competition in this six-hour grind, but he navigated the stacked field with remarkable skill, taking home ₹1.60 Lakhs after a three-way deal. This win represents his fourth-best online score and puts him well on his way to profitability.

Pandey also made a deep run in Junglee Poker’s Tuesday Turbo, adding to his Tuesday winnings, which reached nearly ₹1.65 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,59,948* (three-way deal)

> 16th in Junglee Poker’s Tuesday Turbo for ₹4,856* (₹2,625 in bounties)

Naman Pandey’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.58 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #2

Naman ‘KidPoker09’ Puri, a mid-stakes regular, was also hunting for his first title of the year. After closing out 2024 with a victory in Junglee Poker’s Monday Monster, Puri returned to the virtual felt determined to claim his first flagship win of 2025 in the Daily Last Chance.

Puri put up a strong fight against Pandey in a close heads-up battle. While the top spot slipped through his fingers, Puri still walked away with a well-earned second-place finish and ₹1.20 Lakhs from the deal – his sixth-best online score. Like Pandey, he also made a deep run in Junglee Poker’s Tuesday Phoenix, reaching the final table and finishing seventh. This boosted his Tuesday winnings to nearly ₹1.46 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,19,638* (three-way deal)

> 7th in Junglee Poker’s Tuesday Phoenix for ₹25,975* (₹10,664 in bounties)

Naman Puri’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹39.95 Lakhs

‘Cliffhanger76,‘ a consistent presence on PokerBaazi since November 2022, also made their mark in the Daily Last Chance. Just days after a final table appearance in the BSS SuperStack, they rounded out the podium in the late-night flagship event, finishing third for ₹1.13 Lakhs from the deal – their third-best score on the platform. ‘Cliffhanger76’ also made a deep run in The Endeavour, accumulating at least ₹1.28 Lakhs for the night and chipping away at some past losses.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,13,268* (three-way deal)

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹14,602

Cliffhanger76’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹48.11 Lakhs

The Daily Last Chance final table featured some notable players, including last week’s The Quest Lite winner and WSOP bracelet winner Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya (6th for ₹46,437) and yesterday’s (7-Max) SPRINT champ and #2 finisher on the 2024 TLB (points) leaderboard Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (8th for ₹27,282).

The ₹2,500 buy-in Daily Last Chance has become a must-play event for night owls, a ritual for players looking to end their session with a bang. This late-night flagship lived up to its reputation, generating a tempting ₹11.61 Lakhs prize pool. The top 82 finishers took home a share of the prize money, with a minimum cash of ₹5,572 – more than double the buy-in. The PokerBaazi tables were buzzing well into Wednesday morning, thanks to the excitement of the Daily Last Chance.

Final Table Results

1. Naman ‘klaus0072’ Pandey – ₹1,59,948*
2. Naman ‘KidPoker09’ Puri – ₹1,19,638*
3. Cliffhanger76 – ₹1,13,268*
4. runner_runner – ₹66,521
5. drwoo – ₹56,421
6. Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹46,437
7. Deadmau03 – ₹36,685
8. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹27,282

*denotes a three-way deal

‘amitrai112000’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹67,234), Jasven ‘JasvenSaigal’ Saigal (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-5 Afternoon Boost for ₹24,010), Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹25,800), Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹18,630), ‘smartBoss548885’ (Won ₹1 Lakh 6-Max Hyper for ₹13,770), ‘kewal0796’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹12,010), and Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,500) won the other Tuesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Tuesday Phoenix – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 317

Ranked Prize Pool – ₹4,75,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,75,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,51,000

Places Paid – 34

Junglee Poker turned up the heat on Tuesday, serving up a sizzling tournament feast that kept the action and the rewards flowing all the way through Wednesday morning! The ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Tuesday Phoenix was the main course, attracting a guarantee-smashing field of 317 hungry contenders for the 8 PM marquee event. Each player came ready to battle, and the action raged for nearly ten hours, keeping the virtual felt sizzling until the end.

Emerging from the chaos was the enigmatic ‘swaahah,’ a player who has been making waves on the Junglee Poker scene. With a fourth-place finish in October’s Grand Poker Party’s Party Lite and a recent final table appearance in the Monday Monster, ‘swaahah’ was primed for a breakthrough. And a breakthrough they achieved, conquering the Tuesday Phoenix and adding a cool ₹1.53 Lakhs to their bankroll, including a hefty ₹88,863 in bounties. This victory marks their second-best score on Junglee Poker and a resounding start to their 2025 campaign.

The runner-up, ‘imranzakhaev,’ put up a great fight, walking away with a respectable ₹80,388 (₹16,957 in bounties).

The Tuesday Phoenix final table also featured some familiar faces, including Goan poker ace and Sunday’s Blockbuster Highroller champion Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira (6th for ₹32,161) (₹11,953 in bounties) and last night’s Daily Last Chance runner-up finisher Naman ‘CairyHunt09’ Puri (7th for ₹25,975) (₹10,664 in bounties).

With its ₹3,450 buy-in, the Tuesday Phoenix absolutely crushed its advertised ₹7.50 Lakhs guarantee by a remarkable ₹2.01 Lakhs. The top 34 finishers shared in the enhanced ₹4.76 Lakhs prize pool, and with another ₹4.76 Lakhs in bounties up for grabs, there was plenty of cash to go around. It was a thrilling Tuesday night on Junglee Poker, with ‘swaahah’ leading the charge!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. swaahah – ₹1,52,627
2. imranzakhaev – ₹80,388
3. iguess..d – ₹72,466
4. honey12” – ₹58,038
5. archer3379217 – ₹29,450
6. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹32,161
7. Naman ‘CairyHunt09’ Puri – ₹25,975
8. alexparker – ₹17,774

‘khushaal25’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Tuesday Turbo for ₹63,244), Piyush ‘noname3006’ Nanda (Won ₹80K GTD Tuesday Sunsetter for ₹23,025), and ‘Chips Generator’ (Won ₹60K GTD Hangover for ₹12,463) won the other Tuesday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

The Mint – ₹14 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,200

Entries – 197

Re-entries – 154

Re-buys- 18

Prize Pool – ₹14,00,000

Places Paid – 55

Adda52 kept the New Year celebrations rolling on Tuesday night with its usual lineup of tournaments, and Kailasagounder ‘aravindh1001’ Yogendran was the star of the show! This relatively unknown player, known for his sporadic appearances since February 2023, made a thunderous return to the winner’s circle, dominating the ₹14 Lakhs GTD The Mint in style.

Yogendran had been biding his time, with his last notable win on Adda52 dating back to the Kill Shot PLO Bounty in 2023. But he returned with a vengeance last night, ready to reclaim his spot at the top. In the competitive 8 PM flagship event, facing a gauntlet of 196 opponents (369 total entries), Yogendran went on a tear. After a gruelling eight-hour battle, he emerged as the champion, taking home ₹2.60 Lakhs – his second-biggest score on Adda52. This victory also helped him recover some of his past losses, setting the stage for a promising 2025.

Kailasagounder Yogendran’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Kashish Gupta (opted out of our tracking), the poker prodigy known for impressive scores like his victory in PokerBaazi’s #28 The MoneyMaker in April of last year, came agonizingly close to starting the New Year with a win. Gupta proved to be a fierce challenger, pushing Yogendran to the limit, but eventually had to settle for a runner-up finish and a commendable ₹1.90 Lakhs payday.

Adding to the excitement, Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani, the decorated poker pro from Gurgaon, carried his stellar 2024 performance into the New Year. Known for his astute poker acumen and fresh off a runner-up finish in Adda52’s Wipeout just last week, Mahboobani once again made his mark. He was vying for his second The Mint title (his first in three years) but finished third for ₹1.40 Lakhs. He also made deep runs in three other tournaments, accumulating over ₹1.70 Lakhs for the day.

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹1,39,577

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹14,602

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s Big PLO-5 for ₹10,574

> 114th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹5,700

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹20.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.37 Crores

The Mint final table was brimming with familiar names, including Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka (4th for ₹1.02 Lakhs), poker veteran Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria (5th for ₹74,993), and Adda52 regulars Sunil ‘bababk’ Arora (6th for ₹54,969), Inzemaam ‘shavzz’ Husain (7th for ₹40,292) and Durga ‘pokerchess’ Deepak Botta (8th for ₹29,534).

The ₹4,200 buy-in The Mint offered excellent value, with a ₹53,150 overlay sweetening the pot for players. The ₹14 Lakhs prize pool was distributed among the top 55 finishers, each earning at least ₹8,242, capping off an exciting Tuesday night on Adda52!

Final Table Results

1. Kailasagounder ‘aravindh1001’ Yogendran – ₹2,59,782
2. Kashish ‘fletcher03’ Gupta – ₹1,90,420
3. Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani – ₹1,39,577
4. Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka – ₹1,02,309
5. Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria – ₹74,993
6. Sunil ‘bababk’ Arora – ₹54,969
7. Inzemaam ‘shavzz’ Husain – ₹40,292
8. Durga ‘pokerchess’ Deepak Botta – ₹29,534

Kamal ‘kamalpunjabi11’ Punjabi (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹61,434), ‘Kartik138’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘sidpatni03’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹25,985), ‘rajmskn’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD The Mint Lite for ₹16,301), and ‘OBJECTIVIST_LEO’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹15,808) won the other Tuesday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Bullets – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 164

Re-entries – 133

Prize Pool – ₹8,52,390

Places Paid – 20

Pocket52 turned up the heat last year with a revamped tournament schedule, and the action shows no signs of slowing down in 2025! Their Tuesday mainstay, the ₹8 Lakhs GTD PocketBullets, delivered another night of intense poker action.

This 8 PM showdown was an all-out brawl, with 297 contenders (164 unique) battling for a piece of the pie. After a gruelling seven hours and 40 minutes, ‘addedspot_f0cpk‘ emerged from the fray as the champion! This player, who has been grinding on Pocket52 since April 2024 but has only played 29 tournaments so far, finally captured their first title on the platform, along with a well-deserved ₹1.88 Lakhs payday after firing two bullets. This impressive score not only marked their biggest win on Pocket52 but also helped them erase all their past losses, giving them a massive boost to start the New Year!

addedspot_f0cpk’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.95 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.54 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

In the final heads-up battle, ‘addedspot_f0cpk’ faced off against seasoned veteran Dhaval ‘DhavalMudgal’ Mudgal. Mudgal, who had taken down Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter a fortnight ago, was looking to put a win on his 2025 scorecard. He made a great effort but couldn’t stop ‘addedspot_f0cpk’s march to victory. Mudgal still walked away with a respectable runner-up payday of ₹1.32 Lakhs – his best score yet on the platform he formerly represented. He also made a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite (72nd for ₹7,030), racking up over ₹1.39 Lakhs for the day.

Dhaval Mudgal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.45 Crores

The Pocket Bullets also saw solid final table runs by Saksham ‘KINGPIN’ Gulati (3rd for ₹84,983) and PokerBaazi phenom Ramu ‘Ramukushwaha’ Kushwaha (5th for ₹47,222).

The ₹3,300 buy-in Pocket Bullets easily surpassed its advertised ₹8 Lakhs guarantee by ₹52,390, providing fantastic value for all the players. The top 20 finishers took home some cash, each earning at least ₹8,439. It’s safe to say that Pocket52 delivered another thrilling night of poker action.

Final Table Results

1. addedspot_f0cpk – ₹1,88,293
2. Dhaval ‘DhavalMudgal’ Mudgal – ₹1,32,120
3. Saksham ‘KINGPIN’ Gulati – ₹84,983
4. Yuvaan2014 – ₹62,906
5. Ramu ‘Ramukushwaha’ Kushwaha – ₹47,222
6. JaYMaHaKaL3 – ₹37,761
7. BajjooBc – ₹31,368
8. Senditt – ₹25,146

Kritarth ‘pahaadi’ Pant (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.12 Lakhs) and Yash ‘reeraizer’ Chitre (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,992) won the other Tuesday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Ambika ‘sonju’ Chowdhury (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹66,600), ‘Vipul27031985’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), and Rahul ‘Rahul4444s‘ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200) won the Tuesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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