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Like the day before, Tuesday’s online poker scene was relatively tranquil, with top platforms hosting their regular events. Amidst the calm, the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Junglee Knockout Series on Junglee Poker emerged as the mid-stakes hotspot, featuring five enthralling PKO events. Meanwhile, the poker community eagerly awaits the commencement of PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss 7.0 tomorrow and the start of MPL Poker’s ₹1.50 Crores GTD Steal Deal Series on December 2.
The day saw several poker virtuosos make their mark, with Dinesh Singh leading the charge. Singh, riding on a spectacular November winning wave, including consecutive triumphs in The Pride, bagged an impressive ₹4.06 Lakhs from two standout finishes. His stellar performance in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour earned him a hefty ₹3.91 Lakhs, his third-highest payout on the platform. ‘Mr.XOXO,’ fresh off a win in Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, secured the runner-up spot with ₹3.02 Lakhs.
Samyak Sethi, the November 1 WTF champion, continued his hot streak by clinching his third win in Adda52’s The Mint, pocketing ₹2.66 Lakhs. His total haul for the day ascended to ₹3.02 Lakhs, including two additional cash finishes. Roshan Gurbuxani, not far behind, secured the runner-up spot with his second-highest career prize of ₹1.95 Lakhs.
Over at Spartan Poker, ‘asphalt58‘ clinched the Mega Stack title with a notable ₹2.34 Lakhs in winnings. Abhishek Agarwal finished a close second, taking home ₹1.86 Lakhs.
On PokerStars India, the mystery crusher ‘RAV1619’ shipped the Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, pocketing ₹1.80 Lakhs (₹62,063 in bounties). Online powerhouse Ram Kakkar claimed the runner-up prize of ₹1.63 Lakhs (₹44,875 in bounties).
Upcoming poker sensation Hardik Nair emerged victorious in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets, winning ₹1.02 Lakhs and totalling ₹1.90 Lakhs for the day. ‘raspy_croconaw_6377485′ finished second, earning their largest Pocket52 score of ₹71,530.
Veteran circuit regular Rahul Melwani replicated his November 11 success in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, earning ₹88,783 through a heads-up deal, contributing to his total of ₹1.28 Lakhs from three events. Neeraj Kumar, ranked #3 in the annual TLB standings, also benefited from the deal, adding ₹87,413 to his day’s tally of ₹1.04 Lakhs from four deep runs.
Akash Kurseja and Gaurav Paliwal won PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller and (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, earning ₹1.20 Lakhs and ₹64,124, respectively.
In Junglee Poker’s JK – Pocket War PKO, ‘devan3499‘ triumphed, earning ₹18,653 (₹4,531 in bounties), while ‘acroski29554940‘ finished as runner-up with a matching ₹18,653 (₹4,531 in bounties).
The other Tuesday champions included Jatin Sablani, Yash Jaiswal, Kunal Chaudhary, Rahul Sahni, Aditya Singh Punn, Mayank Shekhar, and Md. Nazim.
Here are the Tuesday highlights!
PokerBaazi
The Endeavour – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,750
Entries – 280
Re-entries – 260
Prize Pool – ₹27,00,000
Places Paid – 95
Dinesh ‘Daddu26’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) has been on an absolute tear in November, having already won four flagship titles this month. Not slowing down, he delivered another outstanding performance this Tuesday, raking in a whopping ₹4.06 Lakhs from two noteworthy finishes, including a thumping title victory, making him the day’s chartbuster.
Continuing his momentum from his back-to-back The Pride wins, Singh seized yet another PokerBaazi flagship title by taking down the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour. Firing two bullets in the 8 PM Tuesday headliner, he skillfully navigated through a field of 540 entries (280 unique) in an intense eight-hour and twenty-minute battle to claim the top prize of ₹3.91 Lakhs, marking his third-best payout on the platform.
In a thrilling finish, ‘Mr.XOXO,’ the champion of Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, secured the runner-up prize of ₹3.02 Lakhs – their second-highest on PokerBaazi.
Dinesh Singh’s Tuesday achievements include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹3,91,500
> 17th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹14,833
The in-form Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani also made a dazzling run in The Endeavour, finishing in a commendable third place with ₹2.29 Lakhs.
The ever-consistent Clinton ‘OnlyTens’ Tavares also had a noteworthy day, with three final table finishes totalling over ₹2.48 Lakhs:
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹1,59,570
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹75,685
> 4th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹13,101
Clinton Tavares’ online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #40 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores
Gurpal ‘roothless’ Singh, riding high from his recent Sunday Special victory, garnered ₹1.48 Lakhs from three notable finishes, highlighted by two final table appearances:
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹1,12,590
> 5th in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹31,870
> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,149
Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹65.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹86.26 Lakhs
Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan, known for his excellent performance as a G.O.A.T. 2.0 finalist, accumulated ₹1.34 Lakhs from four deep runs, including two final table finishes:
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹78,570
> 7th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹41,281
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹8,527
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,969
With entry pegged at ₹5,750, The Endeavour generated a whopping ₹27 Lakhs prize pool, making it Tuesday’s most lucrative event. The top 95 finishers shared in this enhanced kitty.
Final Table Results
Mini HighRoller – ₹6 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,000
Entries – 103
Re-entries – 59
Prize Pool – ₹7,05,000
Places Paid – 29
In an action-packed evening on PokerBaazi, Akash ‘Triple3’ Kurseja, a dedicated player on the platform since April 2019, delivered his peak performance in a gripping Tuesday showdown.
Competing in PokerBaazi’s ₹6 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller, Kurseja navigated a robust field of 162 players (103 unique) in a marathon session lasting just under 7.5 hours. The 8:30 PM marquee event culminated in an intense heads-up battle, where Kurseja outplayed ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, clinching the top spot and a personal record ₹1.20 Lakhs on PokerBaazi. Ghosh, meanwhile, secured a respectable second place, earning ₹91,893.
Akash Kurseja`s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.98 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.82 Lakhs | Titles Won: #8
Apart from his runner-up finish in the Mini HighRoller, Pradip Ghosh also left his mark in Spartan Poker’s MegaStack, securing fourth place. His combined earnings summed up to an impressive ₹1.88 Lakhs from three notable finishes:
> 4th in SpartanPoker’s MegaStack for ₹92,536
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹91,893
> 25th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹3,438
Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.67 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #21 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.76 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹95.05 Lakhs | Ranked #17 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #10 in Annual Profits
Clinton ‘OnlyTens’ Tavares also had a successful day, earning ₹2.48 Lakhs across a remarkable three final table finishes:
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹1,59,570
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹75,685
> 4th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹13,101
Clinton Tavares’ online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #40 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores
Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma, riding high from last week’s 1000X#23 victory, showcased a stellar performance with three cash finishes, including two final table scores, totalling ₹1.87 Lakhs for the day:
> 3rd in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,05,079
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹60,463
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹21,600
Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.86 Crores
Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj, the recent Godfather winner on November 16, earned a commendable fifth-place payout of ₹45,383 in the Mini HighRoller.
Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹39.56 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.49 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹18.13 Lakhs
The Mini HighRoller, with a ₹5,000 buy-in, attracted a significant turnout, surpassing its advertised guarantee to amass a hefty ₹7.05 Lakhs prize pool, distributed among the top 29 finishers.
Final Table Results
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 208
Re-entries – 169
Prize Pool – ₹6,56,000
Places Paid – 71
Rahul ‘slowroller’ Melwani, a veteran circuit regular, mirrored his November 11 triumph by winning PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT again last night. Demonstrating his skill and endurance, Melwani outperformed a field of 377 participants (208 unique) in the 7:15 PM marquee event after six hours and eight minutes of gameplay, culminating in a heads-up deal that netted him ₹88,783. This victory marks his second title victory in November.
In addition to his win in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Melwani also secured notable finishes in two other tournaments, bringing his Tuesday total to over ₹1.28 Lakhs:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹88,783* (heads-up deal)
> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹29,700
> 37th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹9,872
Rahul Melwani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.39 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6
Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar, currently ranked #3 in the annual TLB (points) standings, was the other player benefiting from the heads-up deal in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. This mid-stake expert added ₹1.04 Lakhs to his tally from four deep runs on Tuesday, marked by two significant final table finishes:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹87,413* (heads-up deal)
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹9,897
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹4,166
> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,171
Other noteworthy performances in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT came from Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope, finishing third with ₹55,102 and leaderboard ace Bhanu ‘ChennaiNo1’ Prakash KC, coming in fourth with ₹40,868.
With entry priced at ₹2,000, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT exceeded its advertised guarantee, creating a substantial prize pool of ₹6.56 Lakhs. The top 71 contenders shared this enhanced prize kitty, rewarding their skill and efforts in the tournament.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 154
Re-entries – 138
Prize Pool – ₹5,08,080
Places Paid – 53
Gaurav ‘WhiteloW’ Paliwal, a seasoned PokerBaazi player, further bolstered his coffers by securing a remarkable victory in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost.
In this 2 PM marquee event, Paliwal showcased his poker acumen by outlasting a field of 292 participants (154 unique) in a mid-stakes battle that spanned 5 hours. His victory, secured through a three-way deal, brought him a significant prize of ₹64,124. This win is particularly noteworthy as it marks Paliwal’s second-best score on PokerBaazi and a return to form after a 19-day hiatus, reestablishing his profitability on the site.
Gaurav Paliwal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.81 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹26,279 | Titles Won in 2023: #4
The three-way deal in the Afternoon Boost not only highlighted Paliwal’s success but also underscored the impressive efforts of ‘Killerloop’ and ‘swapsonu00.’ These players clinched the second and third positions, respectively, earning them ₹60,196 and ₹59,909 in prize money.
Accompanying Paliwal at the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table were other notable players, including Vignesh ‘Rajjni007’ Kumar, who finished in fourth place with a payout of ₹34,295, and the skilled Armaan ‘Armaan007’ Kochhar, who ended up in the seventh position, earning ₹14,023.
The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, with an entry fee of ₹2,000, amassed a generous prize pool of ₹5.08 Lakhs. The top 53 finishers enjoyed a share of the winnings.
Final Table Results
* denotes a three-way deal
‘Pokerstars’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹39,080), Aditya ‘gooner67’ Singh Punn (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹29,680), ‘BANSAL1301’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹23,640), ‘futuristic’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹22,060), ‘adi1108’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹23,170), ‘sourav167’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD SPRINT for ₹17,790), ‘supernova007’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD SPRINT for ₹16,450), and ‘bahubali77710’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X for ₹13,470) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.
Pocket52
Pocket Bullets – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 99
Re-entries – 51
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 25
Hardik ‘showman’ Nair, rapidly emerging as a formidable force in online MTTs, added another feather to his cap with a victory in Pocket52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets last night. This win marks a consistent run of success for Nair, closely following his recent triumph in PokerStars India’s Super Stack 8-Max.
In a challenging field of 150 entries (98 unique), Nair demonstrated his poker acumen over an intense 6.5-hour session, emerging victorious with a handsome reward of ₹1.02 Lakhs. His performance on Tuesday was exceptional, amassing a total of ₹1.90 Lakhs across three impressive finishes, highlighted by this notable victory:
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹1,01,840
> 5th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹71,565
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹16,913
Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.50 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #33 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.79 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹47.53 Lakhs | Ranked #11 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
The runner-up in Pocket Bullets, ‘raspy_croconaw_6377485,’ secured a significant ₹71,530, marking their biggest win on Pocket52, though a title still eludes them on the platform.
Gurpal ‘singhsterrr’ Singh, following his recent victory in the Sunday Special, added to his achievements with a fifth-place finish in Pocket Bullets, earning ₹31,870 after two entries. His total Tuesday earnings reached a striking ₹1.48 Lakhs from three deep runs:
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹1,12,590
> 5th in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹31,870
> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,149
Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹65.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹86.25 Lakhs
Yash ‘Reeraizer’ Chitre was another standout. While narrowly missing out on a fourth Voyager title, he finished seventh in Pocket Bullets, earning ₹19,889 and rounded off the day ₹68,845 richer across four deep runs:
> 2nd in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹37,896
> 7th in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹19,889
> 8th in Spartan Poker’s (6-Max) Daily Turbo for ₹5,624
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹4,361
> 36th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹1,075
Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.79 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #28 | Annual Winnings: ₹93.10 Lakhs
The final table of Pocket Bullets featured other skilled competitors, including Md Asraf ‘Asraf786786’ Ali (3rd for ₹53,702) and the #1 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (8th for ₹16,022).
With entry pegged at ₹2,750, Pocket Bullets recorded a ₹1.25 Lakhs overlay shortfall. Nevertheless, Pocket52 ensured the top 25 finishers were rewarded, covering the overlay with Tournament Discount Credit (TDC).
Final Table Results
‘JAB1985’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹26,459) and Subhankar ‘OFFSUITFAN’ Barui (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda for ₹23,660) won the other Pocket52 marquees.
Junglee Poker
JK –Pocket War PKO – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,150
Total Entries – 157
Total Prize Pool – ₹1,57,002
Regular Prize Pool – ₹78,502
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹78,500
Places Paid – 17
Day six of Jungle Poker’s inaugural ₹50 Lakhs GTD Junglee Knockout Series was a hub of excitement, with the spotlight firmly on one player, ‘devan3499,’ who delivered an outstanding performance. The player clinched victory in the most anticipated of the five JKO events on Tuesday’s lineup, the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD JK – Pocket War PKO.
Starting at 8 PM, the event drew significant interest, with 157 participants entering the fray. Over 4.5 hours, ‘devan3499’ demonstrated remarkable resolve and strategic prowess. Their skilful play led to a well-deserved win, netting them a rewarding ₹18,653 (₹4,531 in bounties).
Another player who made a significant impact was ‘acroski29554940.’ Finishing as the runner-up, they secured a commendable ₹18,653 (₹4,531 in bounties).
With its affordable entry fee of ₹1,150, the JK –Pocket War PKO generated a guarantee-surpassing prize pool of ₹1.57 Lakhs. The tournament paid out the top 17 finishers, ensuring well-distributed prize allocation among the leading contenders.
Final Table Results
PokerStars India
Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹9 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,700
Entries – 57
Re-entries – 40
Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,66,562
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,33,437
Total Prize Pool – ₹9,00,000
Places Paid – 11
A yet unknown crusher on PokerStars India, ‘RAV1619’ (opted out of our tracking), delivered a masterclass in poker proficiency last night. Dominating the ₹9 Lakhs GTD Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, this mystery player outmanoeuvred 56 opponents in a field of 97 total entries in just over six hours, clinching the title and a handsome ₹1.80 Lakhs (₹62,063 in bounties) in first-place prize money.
Another poker powerhouse, Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar (opted out of our tracking), made his mark in the Bounty Builder HR. Entering the fray thrice, Kakkar’s strategic play paid off as he secured second place, pocketing ₹1.63 Lakhs (₹44,875 in bounties).
Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma, coming off a strong performance from last week’s Friday Bounty, continued his scoring streak on Tuesday. Sharma accumulated ₹1.87 Lakhs through three impressive runs, two of which ended on the final table:
> 3rd in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,05,079
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹60,463
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹21,600
Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.86 Crores
Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik also had a commendable performance on Tuesday, cruising to a total of ₹94,383 through three noteworthy finishes:
> 4th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹72,650
> 37th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹17,010
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,723
Rishab Malik’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.23 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.28 Crores
Upcoming poker sensation Hardik ‘hardiknair’ Nair, the recent Super Stack 8-Max champion, had a trailblazing Tuesday session. Notably, his victory in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets stood out among his total earnings of ₹1.90 Lakhs from three deep runs:
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹1,01,840
> 5th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹71,565
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹16,913
Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.50 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #34 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.79 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹47.53 Lakhs
Ravi ‘rkcravi’ Kumar Chandran was another familiar name at the Bounty Builder HR final table, finishing sixth with ₹49,458.
With its ₹7,700 entry fee, Bounty Builder HR registered a glaring ₹2.21 Lakhs in overlays, and the ₹9 Lakhs prize kitty was shared among the top 11 contenders.
PokerStars India’s Ticket Drop promotion added an extra layer of excitement, randomly awarding players across 12 tables with tickets to Spin & Gos and the Monster Stack Mega Satellite as part of four ticket drops.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Uppercut for ₹34,856), ‘RageAce00’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹21,194), ‘Madpoker201’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max ₹13,201), and ‘S8888786’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty 6-Max ₹11,818) won the other PokerStars India marquees.
Spartan Poker
Mega Stack – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,400
Entries – 126
Re-entries – 43
Re-buys – 100
Prize Pool – ₹10,76,000
Places Paid – 23
In a stunning display on Spartan Poker last evening, the mystery user ‘asphalt58’ (opted out of our tracking) won the platform`s primetime flagship event, the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Mega Stack. Triumphing over a vast assembly of 269 entries (126 unique) in the 8 PM Tuesday tournament, ‘asphalt58’ walked away with an impressive ₹2.34 Lakhs after seven hours of intense play.
Abhishek ‘GrGambler’ Agarwal, a player known for securing two IOPC titles and having won three small-stakes tournaments earlier this month, was a strong contender in the Mega Stack. Agarwal impressively clinched the second spot, earning a commendable ₹1.86 Lakhs.
Abhishek Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.46 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹24.17 Lakhs
The final table of the Mega Stack event was brimming with star power. It featured well-known regulars such as Anmolraj ‘Bigboy larry barese’ Singh Chawla, who finished third with ₹1.13 Lakhs, and Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, last night`s Mini High Roller runner-up, who notched up ₹92,536 in fourth place.
With the buy-in set at ₹4,400, Mega Stack generated a substantial prize pool of ₹10.76 Lakhs, surpassing its advertised guarantee. The winnings were distributed among the top 23 finishers.
Final Table Results
Yash ‘gambler11’ Jaiswal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹39,900), ‘Dwann’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹24,149), ‘garibaadmi’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹20,242), ‘SK_12345’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,450), ’headshotlifeAK’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip Up – Triple Chance for ₹12,131), ‘SUFI790’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,172), and ‘rajatkumar12’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290 won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
Adda52
The Mint – ₹14 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,000
Entries – 166
Re-entries – 138
Prize Pool – ₹14,00,000
Places Paid – 47
Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi, the WTF champion from November 1, impressed yet again by seizing victory in Adda52’s ₹14 Lakhs GTD The Mint – winning this Tuesday event for an astonishing third time—his second win in just a month!
Sethi, who previously shipped this 8 PM Tuesday headliner on October 31, displayed an impressive performance, outperforming a field of 304 entrants (166 unique) with just a single entry. His ascent to victory came in a relatively quick seven hours, securing him a winner’s purse of ₹2.66 Lakhs.
Sethi’s successful Tuesday featured two more cash finishes, bringing his total earnings for the day to ₹3.02 Lakhs:
> 1st in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹2,66,157
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹26,990
> 80th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹9,180
In a thrilling chase behind Sethi was Roshan ‘roshangurbuxani’ Gurbuxani, fiercely competing to end an almost eight-month title-less streak. Firing four bullets in The Mint, his relentless efforts were rewarded as he secured the runner-up position, earning his second-best career prize of ₹1.95 Lakhs.
Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan, The Ballers champion from November 17, made a noteworthy impact with four cash finishes, including two final table appearances, totalling ₹1.34 Lakhs in Tuesday earnings:
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹78,570
> 7th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹41,281
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹8,527
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,969
The Mint witnessed fierce competition, with the #6 ranked Player of the Year, Young Gun Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover, chasing his second The Mint title, securing fourth place with ₹1.05 Lakhs.
With an entry fee of ₹4,000, The Mint recorded a significant ₹2.93 Lakhs in overlays. Nonetheless, the promised ₹14 Lakhs prize pool was fairly distributed among the top 47 finishers, rewarding them for their skill and persistence in the event.
Final Table Results
The ongoing Nano Poker Series crowned champions in Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹46,211), ‘varungoel0806’ (Won ₹1.70 Lakhs GTD Nano Mint for ₹27,483), Mayank ‘masterdevil’ Shekhar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹19,117), ‘Iamondrugs’ (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹18,725), ‘harshsingh006a’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹15,835), ‘realkdpoker’ (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹9,000), and Md. ‘t9ace’ Nazim (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,560).
‘rujula16’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹50,099) and Kunal ‘Charsilaladka’ Chaudhary (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹35,623) won the other Adaa52 marquees.
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