Daily Majors: Harsh Bubna’s Thursday Blitz With ₹12.72 Lakhs in Total Winnings, Clinches Natural8 India’s APL Series: Holdem Deepstack

Thursday night was a spectacle for poker enthusiasts as the virtual felt lit up with a series of heart-pounding mid-week showdowns! Dominating the spotlight were PokerBaazi and Natural8 India, presenting a dynamic lineup of flagship tournaments that left players and fans alike at the edge of their seats. Not to be outdone, Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Pocket52 turned the night into a veritable poker battlefield, each bringing their A-game to the action-packed evening.

For cash game grinders, A23 Poker sweetened the pot with its Sankranthi rakeback bonanza, offering players an irresistible shot at massive rewards. Meanwhile, MPL Poker added a unique twist, inviting players to dive into the poker experience risk-free—a move sure to attract rookies and seasoned players alike.

The buzz surrounding live poker is only growing as the much-awaited DPT Xpress 2025 prepares to kick off the year’s first major Indian live poker series. Making things even more exciting, the DPT Rush features six online flights running on Adda52 from January 22 to 26, giving players multiple opportunities to qualify for the grand finale. The climactic live action will unfold on February 5 at the iconic Deltin Royale in Goa, promising an unforgettable poker extravaganza.

The crown jewel of the night was undoubtedly Harsh Bubna, the poker pro from Kolkata, who stole the show with a staggering ₹12.72 Lakhs haul across five remarkable deep runs. Bubna’s domination was nothing short of legendary, beginning with his triumph in Natural8 India’s APL Series: Hold’em Deepstack, where he snagged ₹7 Lakhs—his second major win of 2025. But Bubna wasn’t done yet. He made a valiant effort in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, narrowly missing the top spot but securing ₹5.06 Lakhs for his second-place finish—his sixth-best career score on the platform. Adding to his incredible streak, he clinched a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite and made two additional deep runs, solidifying his status as the king of Thursday night poker.

Thursday also witnessed the spectacular resurgence of ‘Fishlover001’, a two-time The MoneyMaker champion and one of the most formidable strategists in the game. After an eight-month title drought on PokerBaazi, ‘Fishlover001’ roared back to glory with a commanding victory in The Summit. Fresh off a third-place finish in Sunday’s BSS Super Value, they captured their first-ever Summit title, bagging ₹7.50 Lakhs—their third-largest payday on the platform, ended the night with total winnings of ₹7.59 Lakhs, the second-highest haul of the day. This remarkable feat also propelled ‘Fishlover001’ to #50 on PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores 2025 Player of the Year leaderboard and pushed their lifetime site earnings past the ₹50 Lakhs milestone.

In a night filled with standout performances, Gopal Bajaj stole the spotlight with a sensational return to form. Bajaj ended his two-month title drought in style by taking down PokerBaazi’s WTF and securing a hefty ₹3.78 Lakhs—his third-biggest score on the platform. Riding the momentum of his victory, he jumped into Adda52’s Godfather, where he put up a stellar fight and finished runner-up for ₹3.08 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. With combined Thursday winnings soaring to an impressive ₹6.86 Lakhs, Bajaj proved why he’s a force to be reckoned with.

While ‘Fishlover001’ dominated PokerBaazi, Vinay B was a commanding presence on Natural8 India. Known for their consistent performances, Vinay added ₹5.58 Lakhs to their bankroll on Thursday, continuing a red-hot streak that has seen them crush competition across multiple events.

> 3rd in Daily Heater 215 for ₹2,78,029

> 2nd in Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54 for ₹1,52,347

> 3rd in APL Series: Speed Racer Bounty Closer for ₹1,27,406

Another standout of the night was Shreyansh Sharma, who is riding high after his massive ₹1.54 Crores win in December’s Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525. Sharma showed no signs of slowing down, taking down the APL Series: Deepstack High Roller on Thursday. Outlasting a competitive field of 165 entries, Sharma claimed ₹4.70 Lakhs in prize money, reaffirming his position as one of the most consistent heavy hitters in the game.

One of the stars of Thursday night was Sagar Raj, who put on a masterclass in multi-tabling with back-to-back victories in PokerBaazi’s Big PLO-5 (₹2.17 Lakhs) and Summit Lite (₹1.90 Lakhs). His stellar performances earned him a whopping ₹4.19 Lakhs in total winnings. To top off his extraordinary night, Raj notched another deep run in Adda52’s Godfather (35th for ₹12,664). Jaikumar V fell just short of clinching his maiden title win of 2025 in the Big PLO-5, finishing second for ₹1.79 Lakhs—his biggest score of the year and the fourth-best of his career. ‘AskYourMom’ finished runner-up in the Summit Lite for ₹1.28 Lakhs.

After his recent triumphs in PokerBaazi’s WTF and Daily Last Chance, Siddharth Pandey continued his winning spree, claiming victory in Adda52’s Godfather for the first time. Crushing the competition with precision and skill, he walked away with ₹3.25 Lakhs. Adding more deep runs to his name, Pandey ended the night with ₹3.61 Lakhs in total winnings from five impressive finishes.

Taking center stage on Pocket52, the enigmatic ‘marineEvin_gk7xu’ emerged victorious in the Pocket Magnets to claim the title and ₹1.86 Lakhs top prize.

Prince Singh is proving why he’s a name to watch in the poker circuit. Hot off his recent WTF victory, Singh struck gold once again, clinching PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance title and pocketing ₹1.59 Lakhs and his winnings for the day soared to an impressive ₹1.66 Lakhs. Adding to the excitement was Rising Star Aman Parakh, currently ranked #14 on the 2024 POY leaderboard, who finished runner-up finish in the Daily Last Chance for ₹1.08 Lakhs, bringing his total Thursday earnings to ₹1.28 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder belonged to Nishant Chowdhury, who continued his winning streak with a commanding performance. Chowdhury clinched the title and a ₹1 Lakh payday, with a hefty ₹53,047 coming from bounties. This marked yet another highlight in a week of consistent deep runs, as Chowdhury racked up ₹1.22 Lakhs across five tournaments. Runner-up honors in the Thursday Thunder went to Raghav Ananth, who recently triumphed in Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova. Ananth put up a valiant fight, earning ₹65,754 (₹18,359 in bounties), closing the night with a solid ₹71,004 in total winnings.

Thursday wasn’t just about the big names—it was a celebration of champions across various platforms. Players like Ankush Narang, Anurag Dayal, Jatin Sablani, Tanay Kauntia, Rohit Kumar, Hardik Nair, Md. Nazim, and Prince Kumar all secured thrilling victories, adding their names to the growing list of Thursday night heroes.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Summit – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹10,000

Entries – 323

Re-entries – 221

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 89

On Thursday, the PokerBaazi felts were a poker colosseum, a place where high-stakes poker was the weapon of choice. The ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Summit was the target—a weekly ritual where India’s poker elite come to play, where reputations are made and cemented.

In this fierce face-off, one name rose above all others: the two-time The MoneyMaker champion ‘Fishlover001’ (anonymity requested). Still buzzing from a third-place finish in Sunday’s BSS Super Value, ‘Fishlover001’ kicked off their 2025 journey with a bang, grabbing The Summit title after an eight-month title-less run on the platform.

The 8 PM showstopper was a maelstrom of poker action, with 323 players (544 total entries) going head-to-head for seven hours and 46 minutes. ‘Fishlover001’ fired three bullets, but once they got going, there was no stopping them. They transformed into a poker supernova that incinerated the competition. This breathtaking performance earned them a whopping ₹7.50 Lakhs payday – their third-largest score on PokerBaazi.

But the story continues. They also made a mark in the WTF, coming in 71st for ₹8,750 and racking up nearly ₹7.59 Lakhs – the second-highest of the day. This incredible run launched ‘Fishlover001’ to #50 on PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores 2025 Player of the Year leaderboard, pushing their site earnings past the ₹50 Lakhs milestone.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹7,50,000

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,750

Kolkata’s poker ace, Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, who snagged Adda52’s Topple Tower title on the first Sunday of 2025, hit the ball out of the park last night. He made waves in at least five events, scoring an epic victory and a runner-up finish, pocketing a jaw-dropping ₹12.72 Lakhs, or thereabouts. This made him Thursday’s top gun, the only player to break the million-rupee barrier and leave everyone else in the dust.

Bubna’s biggest breakthrough of the night saw him conquering Natural8 India’s APL Series: Holdem Deepstack. He beat out a field of 694 entries to clinch his first title on the platform for a massive ₹7 Lakhs – his second victory of 2025.

Bubna’s thirst for winning wasn’t quenched. He fought hard to grab another title, firing eight relentless bullets in The Summit. It came down to a heads-up battle between two heavy hitters, both among the four players ever to win The MoneyMaker twice. In this clash of legends, ‘Fishlover001’ reigned supreme, leaving Bubna to settle for a still-remarkable second-place prize of ₹5.06 Lakhs – his sixth-best score on PokerBaazi. Bubna also crashed the final table of the Summit Lite, finishing seventh for an extra ₹36,720.

> 1st in Natural8 India’s APL Series: Hold’em Deepstack for ₹6,99,670

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹5,06,000

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹36,720

> 13th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹22,321

> 86th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,000

As expected, The Summit’s final table was a shark tank full of the who’s who of Indian poker riding their own winning streaks. Narender ‘Char8’ Ahalawat, coming off a second-place finish in last month’s WPT#23 Superstack, came in third, taking home ₹3.85 Lakhs. Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish, Spartan Poker’s IOPC 15.0 The Crown and Millionaire V champion, grabbed sixth place, pocketing ₹2 Lakhs. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, who made it to last week’s Godfather final table, finished seventh, adding ₹1.58 Lakhs to his bankroll.

Despite the star power, The Summit surprisingly fell short of its ambitious guarantee by ₹2.69 Lakhs. This overlay created even more value for the top 89 finishers, who all walked away with at least ₹20,000 – double the ₹10,000 buy-in. It was a night of pure poker ecstasy on PokerBaazi, overflowing with drama, excitement, and massive prizes!

Final Table Results

1. Fishlover001 – ₹7,50,000
2. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹5,06,000
3. Narender ‘Char8’ Ahalawat – ₹3,85,000
4. Innocent4 – ₹2,87,500
5. JoMathu – ₹2,43,500
6. Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish – ₹2,00,000
7. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹1,57,500

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 458

Re-entries – 387

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 121

Thursday night on PokerBaazi was a high-stakes frenzy, with the platform’s flagship tournaments overflowing with hungry players. And while The Summit was raging, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF was another can’t-miss event, setting the stage for a weekend of intense poker action. The 7:30 PM tournament drew a stacked field of 458 players (845 total entries), all locked in a marathon seven-hour and 16-minute struggle for supremacy.

Emerging victorious was a name that poker fans know well—Gopal ‘AiDarwin’ Bajaj, the younger brother of poker phenom Vishal Bajaj. Gopal, who made a splash as the wild card for the Kolkata Wizards in Pocket52 PSL Season 6, ended a two-month title drought in epic fashion. He had last tasted victory in this very same WTF, and last night, he did it again, conquering the mid-week flagship for the second time and taking home a handsome ₹3.78 Lakhs – his third-biggest score on PokerBaazi.

But for Bajaj, this win wasn’t just about the money; it was a statement of intent. After weeks of knocking on the door, he didn’t just walk through – he kicked it down and stormed the castle! But he wasn’t done yet. While Bajaj was busy dominating the WTF, he was also tearing it up in Adda52’s Godfather, battling through a fierce field to snag a runner-up finish and a sweet ₹3.08 Lakhs after a heads-up deal with Siddharth Pandey. That brought his Thursday winnings to a stunning ₹6.86 Lakhs, a clear sign that this young sensation is aiming for the stars in 2025.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,78,000

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,07,806* (heads-up deal)

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Bajaj wasn’t the only one making noise in the WTF. Sriram ‘Srinegs9210’ Subramanian, riding high from his seventh-place finish in Blockbuster Lite on Saturday and another final table run in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets the night before, came guns blazing. Firing three bullets in the WTF, Subramanian almost grabbed his first win of 2025, finishing as the runner-up and adding a cool ₹2.50 Lakhs to his stack – his second-best score on the platform, finally pushing him back into the black. With this kind of momentum, a major victory is surely on the horizon!

Sriram Subramanian’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹56.62 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹73,893

The WTF final table had two other accomplished regs in the mix: the three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘yuk’ Malik (7th for ₹75,000) and previous night`s The Pride finalist Kumar ‘23offsuits’ Vatsal (8th for ₹54,750).

And with a ₹74,850 overlay, the ₹3,300 buy-in WTF was an absolute steal! Payouts started at ₹7,000 (more than double the buy-in), ensuring the top 121 finishers walked away with a profit. It was another thrilling night of poker action on PokerBaazi, proving that the platform is the place to be for the most exciting tournament action in India!

Final Table Results

1. Gopal ‘AiDarwin’ Bajaj – ₹3,78,000
2. Sriram ‘Srinegs9210’ Subramanian – ₹2,50,000
3. seargentmiller – ₹1,85,000
4. Modi92 – ₹1,42,500
5. Darshan17 – ₹1,17,250
6. viveks75 – ₹95,750
7. Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹75,000
8. Kumar ‘23offsuits’ Vatsal – ₹54,750

Big PLO-5 – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,000

Entries – 125

Re-entries – 124

Prize Pool – ₹10,83,000

Places Paid – 33

PokerBaazi was an inferno last night, but one player rose above the flames with a performance for the ages. Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj unleashed a double victory hurricane, obliterating the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Big PLO-5 and ₹12 Lakhs GTD Summit Lite back-to-back to walk away with a striking ₹4.19 Lakhs in total winnings.

Raj is a certified beast in both live and online poker. In October, he made headlines by conquering the ₹11K DPT Grand Rush and ₹125K DPT Grand Highroller titles at the inaugural 2024 DPT Grand, snatching not one but TWO DPT gold bracelets. While his live poker exploits are legendary, his online skills are just as lethal. His recent takedowns include Adda52’s Big Whale in November and PokerBaazi’s WPT#1 Deepstack Opener in December.

Last night, Raj was hunting for his first online win in nearly seven weeks, and boy, did he deliver a knockout punch! He started by annihilating the Summit Lite, firing three bullets in the 7:30 PM flagship event. It took him over six hours to dismantle the 457-entry field (252 unique) and claim his first Summit Lite title, along with a sweet ₹1.90 Lakhs payday. ‘AskYourMom’ finished runner-up for ₹1.28 Lakhs.

But Raj wasn’t about to rest on his laurels. While crushing the Summit Lite, he was locked in a fierce battle in the action-packed Big PLO-5, the new 9 PM PLO flagship. Seamlessly switching gears between the two game formats, Raj proved his mastery in both. This wasn’t Raj’s first rodeo in the Big PLO-5; he had finished third on Tuesday, and last night, he was determined to take it down! Once again, he needed three bullets to conquer the 249-entry field (125 unique). After nearly seven hours of intense warfare, he seized his first Big PLO-5 title, adding another ₹2.17 Lakhs to his overflowing vault—his biggest online score of 2025 so far.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Raj also managed a deep run in Adda52’s Godfather (35th for ₹12,664), putting an exclamation point on an unforgettable night. His double victory on PokerBaazi has launched him to #29 on the platform’s 2025 Player of the Year leaderboard, turning up the heat on this year-long race! Having finished #18 in the 2024 POY race, Raj is clearly aiming higher this year.

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #2 | Moves to #29 on PokerBaazi’s 2025 Player of the Year Leaderboard

Jaikumar ‘Crazynuts’ V came agonizingly close to his first win of 2025 in the Big PLO-5. Fresh off his (PLO-6) BSS title win on the final Sunday of 2024, he fired two bullets and finished as the runner-up, snagging a juicy ₹1.79 Lakhs—his biggest score of the year and the fourth-best of his career.

Jaikumar V’s PokerBaazi’s stats: Site Winnings: ₹45.84 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.38 Lakhs

The Big PLO-5 final table was stacked with firepower, featuring regulars like Sparsh ‘sparsh1231’ Gupta (3rd for ₹1.35 Lakhs), Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal (4th for ₹89,860), Tuesday’s The Mint finalist, the legendary three-time POY Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (5th for ₹54,133), and the ever-dangerous Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (6th for ₹43,306).

With a ₹5,000 buy-in, the Big PLO-5 was a banger, generating a ₹10.83 Lakhs prize pool. The top 33 players cashed, with payouts starting at ₹9,744. It was another epic run for this PLO flagship, delivering a feast of excitement and rewards for the PLO sharks.

Final Table Results

1. Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj – ₹2,16,530
2. Jaikumar ‘Crazynuts’ V – ₹1,78,638
3. Sparsh ‘sparsh1231’ Gupta – ₹1,35,332
4. Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal – ₹89,860
5. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹54,133
6. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹43,306

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 286

Re-entries – 178

Prize Pool – ₹10,08,736

Places Paid – 65

Thursday night on PokerBaazi saw an explosion of high-stakes action, and Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh emerged as the king of the late-night grind. Fresh off a victory in last week’s WTF and a fifth-place finish in the recent BSS SuperStack, he capped off the night by conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance for a glorious ₹1.59 Lakhs.

Singh, a mid-to-low-stakes grinder steadily climbing the ranks with jaw-dropping performances (including becoming a Baazi Millionaire in June), has been setting the online poker scene on fire. But last night, he yet again proved he can swim with the sharks and emerge victorious, dominating the 10:30 PM flagship event on PokerBaazi for his third win of January!

The Daily Last Chance was a slug-fest, with 286 players (464 total entries) going at each other. But Singh navigated the shark-infested waters like a pro, taking down the tournament in just over six hours and grabbing his first win in this late-night flagship. He had already snagged a small score in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite (55th for ₹6,600), bringing his total for the day to almost ₹1.66 Lakhs.

Prince Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹90.56 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #3

Rising Star Aman ‘karmapoker’ Parakh, the 2024 POY #14, also made a splash in the late-night showdown. This poker beast, who scored his fourth The Summit victory two weeks ago and has been crushing final tables left and right, had his eyes on the prize.

Parakh has been on a heater all week, finishing runner-up in Adda52’s The Mint on Tuesday, then taking fifth in PokerBaazi`s The Pride the following night. And he came close again last night, finishing second in the Daily Last Chance for a respectable ₹1.08 Lakhs. With another deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (78th for ₹20,000), Parakh’s Thursday winnings soared to almost ₹1.28 Lakhs. His recent domination on PokerBaazi has him sitting comfortably at #15 on the platform’s 2025 POY leaderboard.

Aman Parakh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.76 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Ranked #15 in the PokerBaazi 2025 POY leaderboard

The Daily Last Chance final table featured two other familiar faces: last week’s same event podium finisher, Navneet ‘AlligatorN’ Tanwar (7th for ₹30,867), and last month’s finalist in this late-night event, Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal (8th for ₹22,697).

With a buy-in of ₹2,500, the Daily Last Chance just about surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a juicy ₹10.09 Lakhs prize pool. The top 65 places got paid, and even the min-cash was a sweet ₹5,548 – more than double the buy-in! The late-night grind definitely paid off for many players.

Final Table Results

1. Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh – ₹1,59,380
2. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹1,07,935
3. AceHigh20 – ₹82,716
4. bestOverbet587 – ₹60,524
5. Swift1010 – ₹48,419
6. volat – ₹39,240
7. Navneet ‘AlligatorN’ Tanwar – ₹30,867
8. Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal – ₹22,697

Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj won the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Summit Lite for ₹1.90 Lakhs.

Ankush ‘ank4u’ Narang (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹67,651), ‘cliffhanger76’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹37,560), Anurag ‘pokerstars’ Dayal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹25,810), Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹24,120), ‘Think_again’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,250), ‘supernova11’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Evening SPRINT for ₹17,360), Tanay ‘tanay0405’ Kauntia (Won ₹1 Lakh 6-Max Hyper for ₹16,000), Rohit ‘Rwryhhuhhh’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,540), and ‘ashishvyas999’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹9,070) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Thursday Thunder – ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 149

Total Prize Pool – ₹4,50,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,63,750

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹1,86,250

Places Paid – 17

Junglee Poker may have dialled down its Thursday offerings, but the ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Thursday Thunder still delivered a jolt of excitement! Leading the charge was the red-hot Nishant ‘robotiam1202’ Chowdhury. This online reg is on a roll! After making waves last week by conquering Pocket52’s 7-Max Deepstack Turbo and Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick on the same day, he was back in the winner’s circle last night, seizing the Thursday Thunder title in dominant fashion.

Chowdhury stormed the 9:30 PM showdown, laying waste to a field of 149 contenders after a fierce six-hour and 43-minute battle. His masterful performance earned him a cool ₹1 Lakh, which included a hefty ₹53,047 in bounties!

But the night didn’t end there for Chowdhury. He racked up ₹1.22 Lakhs in total winnings across five deep runs, including final table finishes in mid-stakes events like PokerBaazi’s Evening SPRINT and Adda52’s Bounty Adda!

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹1,00,495* (₹53,047 in bounties)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Evening SPRINT for ₹9,283

> 69th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,750

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) Daily for ₹2,736

> 8th in Adda52’s Bounty Adda for ₹995

Nishant Chowdhury’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹82.43 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹21.59 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Site veteran Raghav ‘misterbean’ Ananth, who won Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova just weeks ago, came agonizingly close to adding another victory to his resume. Ananth finished runner-up in the Thursday Thunder, pocketing a respectable ₹65,754, including ₹18,359 in bounties. With another ₹5,250 in bounties from the Thursday Mini Highroller, he scooped up a tidy ₹71,004 for the day.

Raghav Ananth’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.71 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.34 Crores

The Thursday Thunder final table was a star-studded affair, with top names like last night’s Monster Turbo PKO finalist, the Goan ace Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira (3rd for ₹41,891), Yash ’Reeraiser21’ Chitre (6th for ₹22,560), and Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora (7th for ₹9,389) all battling for glory.

With a ₹2,875 buy-in, the Thursday Thunder had a juicy ₹77,500 overlay, making it an absolute steal! The ₹2.64 Lakhs prize pool was shared among the top 17 finishers, with an additional ₹1.86 Lakhs in bounties up for grabs. All told, it was another thrilling night on Junglee Poker, and Nishant Chowdhury led the charge!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Nishant ‘robotiam1202’ Chowdhury – ₹1,00,495
2. Raghav ‘misterbean’ Ananth – ₹65,754
3. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹41,891
4. uchichaa19 – ₹33,128
5. windsport15105908 – ₹23,240
6. Yash ’Reeraiser21’ Chitre – ₹22,560
7. roinhood – ₹17,179
8. Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora – ₹9,389

‘raja31740388’ won the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Thursday Mini Highroller for ₹2.50 Lakhs.

‘sahbajamaf’ (Won ₹90K GTD Thursday Sunsetter for ₹23,785) won the other Thursday marquee on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 179

Re-entries – 215

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 62

While the rest of the world hits the snooze button, Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey is just getting started. This sports entrepreneur by day morphs into a poker ninja by night, juggling the demands of his professional life with an insatiable hunger for crushing souls at the tables. It’s a double life that demands not just skill but discipline and a burning desire to conquer.

Pandey has been a prominent fixture in the Indian poker scene, finishing in the top ten of the 2024 TLB standings (no easy feat!) and carrying that momentum into 2025 like a runaway train. He’s already sent shockwaves through the scene this year, snatching his first flagship title in PokerBaazi’s WTF, followed by another victory in the Daily Last Chance just a week ago. These wins weren’t lucky breaks; they were a declaration of his intent for the year ahead!

Last night, Pandey added another trophy to his overflowing cabinet, conquering Adda52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Godfather for the first time. The competition in the 8 PM headliner was a bloodbath, with a gauntlet of 179 players (394 total entries) clashing in a high-stakes slugfest. Pandey brought the heat with his trademark aggressive style and turned up the pressure.

No rebuys. No second chances. Just precision and persistence. Hours later, he emerged as the last man standing, walking away with ₹3.25 Lakhs after a boss-level heads-up deal.

But Pandey wasn’t a one-hit wonder. One of the Baazi Millionaires from last June and his gold medal finish in the NPS India 2024 last March prove he’s a consistent crusher across platforms. And he didn’t stop at just one win. With deep runs in four other tournaments, his Thursday winnings exploded to over ₹3.61 Lakhs. A marathon grind, and yet, Pandey made it look effortless.

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,25,454

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹13,750

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹12,609

> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹6,600

> 23rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo PKO for ₹2,698

Siddharth Pandey’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.09 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.40 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #3

Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj, brother of the legendary Vishal Bajaj, also brought the fire. Poker fans haven’t forgotten Gopal’s explosive entrance as a wild card for the Kolkata Wizards in Pocket52 PSL Season 6, and he’s been a human highlight reel ever since.

Fresh off a scorching runner-up finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings and a fifth-place finish in Pocket Rockets last week, Bajaj found himself in his element last night. Battling through the Godfather’s ruthless competition, he once again finished second, adding a monstrous ₹3.08 Lakhs to his bankroll as part of the deal that crowned Pandey. A near miss, but Bajaj wasn’t about to let that be his only chapter for the night.

Just before the clock struck 3 AM, Bajaj snatched his first title of 2025 in PokerBaazi’s WTF – his second career victory in this event, breaking a two-month title drought (having crushed this same event two months ago). This late-night grind was a treasure chest, with Bajaj looting ₹3.78 Lakhs for the win. While he narrowly missed a double-flagship victory, there was no time for sulking. With his Thursday earnings approaching a jaw-dropping ₹6.86 Lakhs, Bajaj started the year with a bang, reminding everyone why he’s among the most exciting players to watch!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,78,000

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,07,806* (heads-up deal)

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Young Gun Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair continued his white-hot streak. Coming off recent wins in Adda52 Millions and Big Whale, Nair had another monster Thursday on Adda52. He demolished three tournaments, including a victory in Monster Turbo PKO for ₹46,342 and a fifth-place finish in the Godfather, adding ₹1.05 Lakhs to his war chest. By the night’s end, Nair had racked up over ₹1.58 Lakhs, proving he’s not just a one-hit wonder but a superstar in the making!

> 5th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,05,485

> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo PKO for ₹46,342

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹6,600

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.31 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.63 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #3

The Godfather final table was a battle royale of epic proportions, with top players like the poker coach extraordinaire Mithun ‘Intuitionn’ Mahesh (3rd for ₹1.96 Lakhs) and fellow PokerGuru Staking coach and 2024 POY#5 Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (5th for ₹1.44 Lakhs), recent Tuesday Phoenix runner-up coming off two big wins last week Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh (6th for ₹77,321) and previous night`s Pocket Bullets champion Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (8th for ₹41,543) all throwing down the gauntlet.

While the ₹5,750 buy-in Godfather encountered a minor overlay shortfall of ₹30,000, it just meant more bang for the players’ buck. The top 62 finishers walked away with at least ₹10,784, ensuring a sweet profit even for those who barely scraped by. It was another nitro-fueled night on Adda52, setting the stage for a weekend of explosive poker action on India’s longest-running poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey – ₹3,25,454*
2. Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj – ₹3,07,806*
3. Mithun ‘Intuitionn’ Mahesh – ₹1,96,331
4. Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹1,43,910
5. Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair – ₹1,05,485
6. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh – ₹77,321
7. death22 – ₹56,676
8. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹41,543

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹50 Lakhs GTD DPT Rush – Day B

Day1B > Entries – 81 | Re-entries – 49 | Re-buys – 1 | Survivors – 18 | Chip Leader – Sumit ‘hammer_head’ Sapra (285,697)

Combined > Entries – 197 | Re-entries – 114 | Re-buys – 4 | Survivors – 38 | Overall Chip Leader – Ranjeet ‘rj147’ Negi (321,420)

Young Gun Hardik ‘hardik1999’ Nair (Won ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo PKO for ₹1.15 Lakhs), Md. ‘t9ace’ Nazim (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Deep Dive for ₹42,447), Prince ‘prince7664’ Kumar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘alonwie’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹38,022), ‘nitinsnegi12’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹23,313), ‘akshay9109’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹14,771), and ‘Leandude’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹14,731) won the other Thursday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘marineEvin_gk7xu’ (Won ₹8 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets for ₹1.86 Lakhs), ‘BajjooBc’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.11 Lakhs), ‘NutsonTurn’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,630), and ‘user1631113418’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹30,000) won the Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘8X7X9X2Y0Y’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹60,843), ‘Seepoker’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹38,200), ‘9X4X7X4X5Y’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), and ‘Tjoshi9676’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹11,100) won the Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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