Daily Majors: Karan Sharma’s The Big Show Win & Anant Purohit’s Natural8 India Hot Streak Steal the Monday Headlines

The poker world was still reeling from a weekend of epic proportions. Nishant Sharma‘s historic third Main Event victory at Poker Dream 13 Malaysia and Shreyansh Sharma‘s ₹50+ Lakhs mystery bounty jackpot were still fresh in everyone’s minds. But as the dust settled and Monday arrived, it was time for a new chapter to unfold.

PokerBaazi and Natural8 India yet again led the charge with their enticing tournament schedules. Overlays might have been a common sight, but Monday was all about fresh starts and breaking those pesky losing streaks. It was a day for new champions to rise and for familiar faces to reclaim their glory.

Amid the bustling action, one name stood out—Karan Sharma! Breaking a four-month title drought, Sharma won PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, taking home a massive ₹5 Lakhs – more than doubling his previous best score. This win cemented his position as Monday’s top dog. Hot on his heels was Rukshad Siganporia, the February (7-Max) Afternoon Boost champ, who locked up a career-best ₹3 Lakhs for his second-place finish, erasing over a third of his past losses in the process.

Over at Natural8 India, Anant Purohit continued his incredible run, proving that his legendary year is far from over. After crushing it on Sunday, the poker veteran kept the momentum going on Monday, racking up ₹3.71 Lakhs from three deep runs, making him the day’s second-biggest winner. His most impressive feat was a fifth-place finish in the Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54 for ₹1.49 Lakhs. He also made waves in the GG Masters Bounty 320 (93rd for ₹1.14 Lakhs) and the Bounty Hunters HR 525 (92nd for ₹1.08 Lakhs).

But Purohit wasn’t the only story at Natural8 India. ‘The Enigma,’ who first made a splash in August, re-emerged with a vengeance, finishing fourth in the Bounty Hunters Fifty Stack 54 for ₹2.64 Lakhs – their second-biggest score yet.

Natural8 India also saw some impressive performances from POY #1 Tarun Goyal, who added to his record-breaking annual tally with a deep run in the Bounty Hunters HR 525 (44th for ₹2.04 Lakhs), and Young Gun Aayush Arya, who grabbed sixth place in the Fifty Stack 55 for ₹1.18 Lakhs – his first cash on the platform in six weeks.

Back on PokerBaazi, Pritam Amritkar finally claimed his first flagship title of the year. After a near miss in the Daily Super Value during the platform’s 10th-anniversary celebrations, he went on to conquer The Big Show Lite for ₹1.71 Lakhs. This win, his second-best score on PokerBaazi and his first in 4.5 months, was part of a profitable day that saw him accumulate over ₹1.84 Lakhs across three deep runs. Arnav Kamboj, who had come agonizingly close to victory in this very event just three weeks ago, once again had to settle for second place and ₹1.12 Lakhs.

The action heated up in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, where Archit Bharadwaj dominated the field, claiming his second victory in this event for ₹1.58 Lakhs. This win came just over a week after his commanding performance in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. ‘Frankie08‘ (anonymity requested), who was riding a wave of success with recent wins in The Quest Lite and Blockbuster, along with a runner-up finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings the night before, had to settle for second best and ₹1.07 Lakhs.

Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters was a battleground for the ages, with Anurag Srivastava finally breaking his two-month title drought. After a series of close calls, he took down the event for ₹75,200, capping off a lucrative day with ₹1.44 Lakhs in total winnings from four deep runs. Abhimanyu Mittal, who had finished as runner-up in Adda52’s Big Whale the night before, found himself in a familiar spot, taking second for ₹56,000 and accumulating ₹1.11 Lakhs across four deep runs.

Adda52 witnessed the rise of ‘Toke,’ a relative newcomer who made a statement by taking down their first-ever online title in Iron Man. This landmark victory came with a ₹1.38 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal with Kripansh Khosla, who took home ₹1.26 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker saw ‘proteaspower‘ achieve an incredible double victory, conquering both the Monday Battleground for ₹43,645 and the Monday Monster for ₹90,642, for a total of ₹1.34 Lakhs in winnings.

Monday was a day filled with impressive performances, with players like ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip Ghosh, Natansh Basandra (who incredibly won two titles!), Anuj Rajani and Vivek Pal finding success in the other marquee events.

Here are the Monday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Big Show – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 311

Re-entries – 279

Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000

Places Paid – 87

Who needs the weekend when Monday nights are this electric? PokerBaazi’s ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Show turned up the heat, transforming a typical Monday into a high-stakes battleground. Seasoned sharks and eager newcomer alike flocked to the virtual tables, their eyes on the prize and their hearts pounding with anticipation.

For eight long hours, the poker war raged. Chips flew, bluffs were called, and dreams were made and broken. But as the dust settled, one player stood tall. Karan ‘FrancisNgannou’ Sharma, a player who had shown flashes of brilliance but hadn’t quite reached the pinnacle of success, was about to have his breakout moment.

Sharma had the best night of his online poker journey! With skill and determination, he stormed past a stacked field of 311 players (590 total entries) in the 8 PM Monday showstopper. When the final card fell, Sharma stood alone, clutching his first-ever The Big Show title and a massive ₹5 Lakhs – more than double his previous best score! He wasn’t just a winner; he was Monday’s top dog.

But this victory was about more than just money. It was a story of redemption. Sharma had endured a four-month drought since his last win in The Endeavour Lite in July. He had come tantalizingly close, with three final tables and two gut-wrenching runner-up finishes – one just weeks ago in the Daily Morning SPRINT. But on this night, fate smiled upon him, and he finally seized the glory he had been chasing.

Karan Sharma’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹10.12 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹7.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Sharma wasn’t the only one rewriting his story. Rukshad ‘Culllensss’ Siganporia, a fixture on PokerBaazi since August 2022, was also making waves. He had been hunting for a win for what seemed like an eternity – almost nine months since his triumph in the (7-Max) Afternoon BOOST.

In a performance that surprised even the most seasoned observers, Siganporia battled his way to a second-place finish in The Big Show, grabbing a career-best ₹3 Lakhs. With this single score, he wiped out over a third of his past losses and announced his arrival as a force to be reckoned with.

Rukshad Siganporia’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹35.25 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The Big Show’s final table was a hotbed of rising talent. Players like recent Daily Last Chance finalist Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry (4th for ₹1.82 Lakhs), last month’s The Endeavour runner-up Laksh ‘laksh2011’ Sharma (7th for ₹91,200), and last month’s Daily Last Chance winner Viplove ‘viplk456’ Kataria (8th for ₹72,600) all showed they had the guts and the skills to take on the poker elite.

While The Big Show, with its ₹5,750 buy-in, surprisingly missed its advertised ₹30 Lakhs guarantee, the overlay was a negligible ₹50,000. The top 87 players got a piece of the pie, with even a min-cash awarding a respectable ₹10,200 – a pretty sweet way to kick off the week!

Final Table Results

1. Karan ‘FrancisNgannou’ Sharma – ₹5,00,100
2. Rukshad ‘Culllensss’ Siganporia – ₹3,00,000
3. Ikka5 – ₹2,40,000
4. Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry – ₹1,82,400
5. Frankie08 – ₹1,34,700
6. Ak0811 – ₹1,11,600
7. Laksh ‘laksh2011’ Sharma – ₹91,200
8. Viplove ‘viplk456’ Kataria – ₹72,600

The Big Show Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 381

Re-entries – 265

Prize Pool – ₹11,24,000

Places Paid – 102

Forget about those mundane Mondays! PokerBaazi was bursting with action last night, and Pritam ‘ThePeriodontist’ Amritkar – yes, the player with the dentist-inspired nickname – was leading the charge. He stormed back to the top of the leaderboard, conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite and adding a hefty ₹1.71 Lakhs to his winnings. This victory was especially satisfying for the PokerBaazi regular, who had cashed in this very event earlier in the month but was determined to grab the gold this time. And did he ever!

Amritkar’s journey hasn’t been without its bumps in the road. He’s been riding a wave of deep runs and near misses, with the sting of his runner-up finish in the Daily Super Value during PokerBaazi’s 10th-anniversary celebration still lingering. But Amritkar is not one to back down. He channelled that frustration into fuel, and his persistence paid off in a major way. This victory in The Big Show Lite not only shattered his 4.5-month title drought but also landed him his first flagship title of the year!

The 7:30 PM flagship event was a true test of skill. A massive field of 381 players (646 total entries) turned out, creating a battleground of epic proportions. But Amritkar, with ice in his veins and a mind sharper than a scalpel, battled for over six hours to claim the crown. This win, his second-biggest score on PokerBaazi this year, marks a significant turning point in his poker journey. And to add to the excitement, he had already warmed up with two other impressive performances earlier in the day, including a final table finish in the PKO. With his incredible run, Amritkar’s total winnings for Monday skyrocketed past ₹1.84 Lakhs, putting a serious dent in any past losses!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹1,71,416

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s PKO for ₹10,510* (₹900 in bounties)

> 46th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹1,621

Pritam Amritkar’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.61 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹34.45 Lakhs

The final table of The Big Show Lite was a gauntlet of tough competitors. Arnav ‘arnavkamboj’ Kamboj, who had tasted the bitterness of a runner-up finish in this event just three weeks ago, was back with a vengeance. Determined to seize victory, he fired four bullets, refusing to be denied. Despite another close call, Kamboj showed incredible resilience, walking away with ₹1.12 Lakhs—his third-best score on PokerBaazi.

The Big Show Lite final table was brimming with regulars, including last week’s WTF finalist Archit ‘flyingmuck’ Khandelwal (3rd for ₹83,179), last weekend’s BSSKickoff finalist Gaurav ‘Gudu’ Idnani (4th for ₹64,520), Arun ‘Devillll27’ Thakur (5th for ₹53,392), recent Adda52 Millions runner-up on a tear, POY #8 Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma (6th for ₹43,163), and previous night’s BSS SuperStack finalist Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC (7th for ₹33,834).

With its affordable ₹2,000 buy-in, The Big Show Lite offered incredible value, generating a massive ₹11.24 Lakhs prize pool. The top 102 finishers got a piece of the action, each taking home at least ₹4,496 – more than double their initial investment. Who says Mondays have to be boring?

Final Table Results

1. Pritam ‘ThePeriodontist’ Amritkar – ₹1,71,416
2. Arnav ‘arnavkamboj’ Kamboj – ₹1,12,404
3. Archit ‘flyingmuck’ Khandelwal – ₹83,179
4. Gaurav ‘Gudu’ Idnani – ₹64,520
5. Arun ‘Devillll27’ Thakur – ₹53,392
6. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹43,163
7. Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC – ₹33,834
8. Sarthakg31 – ₹24,841

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 252

Re-entries – 186

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 65

The late-night action on PokerBaazi was lit, and Archit ‘Deputydong’ Bharadwaj was the man of the hour, turning up the heat with a performance that would make a furnace jealous. Just over a week after dominating the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, he was back in the winner’s circle, this time conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance for the second time this year!

This wasn’t just another victory; it was a six-hour and fifteen-minute slugfest against a formidable field of 251 opponents (438 total entries). Bharadwaj navigated the shark-infested waters with exceptional skill, ultimately claiming the ₹1.58 Lakhs top prize – his fourth-biggest online score to date. This win wasn’t just about the money; it was a redemption arc, a chance to settle the score with Lady Luck after a string of past losses.

Archit Bharadwaj’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹35.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹15.04 Lakhs

But the night wasn’t without its share of drama. Enter ‘Frankie08’ (anonymity requested), a familiar face on PokerBaazi. They were on the cusp of an incredible hat trick, having already bagged The Quest Lite and Blockbuster titles this month. Fresh off a second-place finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings the night before, ‘Frankie08’ came agonizingly close to victory again. Imagine the tension, the anticipation… but alas, it wasn’t meant to be. They fell just short, finishing as the runner-up to Bharadwaj for a still impressive ₹1.07 Lakhs. That’s two near misses in two days! Sometimes, the poker gods can be cruel.

Despite the close call, ‘Frankie08’ had a night to remember, amassing nearly ₹2.52 Lakhs in total winnings thanks to two more deep runs, including a fifth-place finish in The Big Show for ₹1.35 Lakhs.

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹1,34,700

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,07,000

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹10,116

Frankie08’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.64 Crores | Site Profits: ₹35.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #14

The Daily Last Chance final table was a gathering of PokerBaazi’s finest, with familiar names like last Tuesday’s Daily Last Chance champion Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel (3rd for ₹82,000), last Monday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost winner Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh (4th for ₹60,000), ‘aniket030’ (5th for ₹48,000), ‘Mahi832612’ (6th for ₹38,900), and last Sunday’s Daily Last Chance champion Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul (7th for ₹30,600) all making appearances.

With a ₹2,500 buy-in, the Daily Last Chance was already a tempting prospect, but a ₹47,788 overlay on the ₹10 Lakhs guarantee sweetened the pot even further. The top 65 finishers got a share of the prize pool, with even the min-cashers walking away with ₹5,500 – more than double their initial investment. Who needs sleep when there’s money to be made?

Final Table Results

1. Archit ‘Deputydong’ Bharadwaj – ₹1,58,000
2. Frankie08 – ₹1,07,000
3. Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel – ₹82,000
4. Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh – ₹60,000
5. aniket030 – ₹48,000
6. Mahi832612 – ₹38,900
7. Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul – ₹30,600
8. Tarban – ₹22,500

‘kristy1408’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹48,270), Natansh ‘evilbunny36’ Basandra (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹44,005), Natansh ‘evilbunny36’ Basandra (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹30,830), ‘pndck’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘pk0822’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,250), ‘ankana’ (Won ₹1 Lakh 6-Max SPRINT for ₹12,750), Vivek ‘viveksmnc10’ Pal (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹11,150), and ‘krazy8’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹10,420) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Monday Monster – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 242

Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,58,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,42,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 27

Junglee Poker kicked off the week with a bang, as the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Monster took centre stage. 242 fearless players heeded the call, ready to battle in this 8 PM marquee event. What followed was an epic clash of poker minds and a test of endurance that stretched deep into the night.

As the clock struck 4:36 AM, a new hero emerged from the chaos: the enigmatic ‘proteaspower.‘ This poker assassin carved through the field like a master swordsman, claiming their first-ever victory on Junglee Poker and a glorious ₹90,642, including ₹51,968 in bounties! And just for good measure, this mystery player also crushed the ₹2 Lakhs GTD Monday Battleground for ₹43,645, netting over ₹1.34 Lakhs across their epic double whammy!

The final showdown was nothing short of cinematic, with ‘vincentvega,‘ the recent Sunday Special Knockout podium finisher, delivering a formidable challenge. Yet, ‘proteaspower’ was in a league of their own, weaving through the game with precision. Despite the near miss, ‘vincentvega’ didn’t walk away empty-handed, pocketing a respectable ₹67,733 (₹29,343 in bounties) for their impressive performance.

And speaking of impressive, Ajit Singh ‘ace_bob’ Arora – the online regular who also happens to be a familiar face from Netflix’s ‘Maamla Legal Hai’ – proved he’s just as comfortable at the poker table as he is on screen. Arora, who’s been making appearances on recent poker streams, clinched a well-deserved third place in the Monday Monster, taking home ₹41,574 (₹13,375 in bounties). And just when we thought he was done, Arora went on to crush Adda52’s Voyager, landing another final table appearance and boosting his Monday winnings to a sweet ₹51,898.

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Monday Monster for ₹41,574* (₹13,375 in bounties)

> 7th in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹10,324

The Monday Monster also attracted some of the biggest names in the game, including Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, who’s currently sitting pretty at #11 in the Player of the Year race. Chakravarthy added to the drama, finishing eighth for ₹14,176 (₹6,875 in bounties). He even jumped into Adda52’s Iron Man, finishing 10th for another ₹9,708. By the end of the night, Chakravarthy had raked in a total of ₹23,884.

While the ₹2,300 buy-in Monday Monster fell a tad short of its advertised guarantee by ₹16,000, the action was still red hot! With payouts extending to the top 27 players and plenty of juicy bounties up for grabs, Junglee Poker gave mid-stakes grinders a fantastic start to the week.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. proteaspower – ₹90,642
2. vincentvega – ₹67,733
3. Ajit Singh ‘ace_bob’ Arora – ₹41,574
4. ravibosss – ₹30,389
5. archer36972323 – ₹18,558
6. speedcube31203016 – ₹14,673
7. wildshark100 – ₹16,862
8. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹14,176

‘proteaspower’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Monday Battleground for ₹43,645) and ‘tubhiaaja’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monday Sunsetter for ₹21,802) won the other Monday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 165

Re-entries – 142

Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 47

Forget the usual suspects. Monday night on Adda52 belonged to the newcomers, the dark horses, the players you haven’t heard of yet. And in the heart of it all was the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man, where a mysterious player known only as ‘Toke’ was about to make a name for themselves.

‘Toke’ is a relative newcomer to the scene, who started playing MTTs on Adda52 only this June. But don’t let that fool you; this wasn’t some newbie stumbling around in the dark. ‘Toke’ had been quietly building a reputation, racking up deep runs and climbing the ranks. And on this particular Monday night, they were about to make history in just their 29th tournament on the platform.

Imagine the scene: 165 seasoned regs circling the waters of the 8 PM flagship event. Some of the biggest names in online poker – all vying for glory. But ‘Toke’ wasn’t intimidated. With nerves of steel, they navigated the treacherous currents of the Iron Man. Early on, they were a ghost, a whisper in the wind. Picking their spots, accumulating chips, and waiting for the right moment to strike. As the final table loomed, ‘Toke’ could no longer be ignored. Even a heads-up deal couldn’t slow them down. With the finish line in sight, ‘Toke’ pushed forward, claiming their first-ever online title and a striking ₹1.38 Lakhs – almost three times their previous best score!

Toke’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.15 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.39 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

But the Iron Man wasn’t just about ‘Toke’s domination. Kripansh ‘kripanshk’ Khosla, a player crushing it on Adda52 lately, was also in the thick of the action. Fresh off a string of victories in the MMA marquees and multiple final table appearances in the Voyager, Khosla had his eyes on the Iron Man title. He fought like a lion, but in the end, he had to settle for a still-impressive second-place finish and ₹1.26 Lakhs from the heads-up deal.

Kripansh Khosla’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹86.20 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹45.13 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹20.46 Lakhs

The Iron Man final table had some familiar faces in the mix. Young Gun Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijayvergiya, on a hot streak with two wins and a runner-up finish the week before, added another impressive result to his resume with a third-place finish worth ₹81,715. And Sachit ‘happyyhigh’ Malik, a consistent presence on Adda52, grabbed sixth place for ₹32,182.

The ₹2,750 buy-in Iron Man might have had a ₹63,200 overlay, but that meant more bang for the buck for the 47 players who cashed. Everyone who made it into the money took home at least ₹5,641 – more than double their buy-in. Not a bad way to start the week!

Final Table Results

1. Toke – ₹1,37,845*
2. Kripansh ‘kripanshk’ Khosla – ₹1,25,726*
3. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijayvergiya – ₹81,715
4. Gabbar1510 – ₹59,897
5. blablablacar – ₹43,905
6. Sachit ‘happyyhigh’ Malik – ₹32,182

*denotes a heads-up deal

‘dpt4_ddy5780.31949700_1490092391’ (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹55,109), ‘sidpatni03’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹34,671), ‘newkidnow’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹26,640), ‘JC1870’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹19,079), ‘juar1’ (Won ₹45K GTD Morning Adda for ₹14,671), and ‘anujrajani28’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹14,671) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘hardbluffer’ (Won ₹7 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks for ₹1.67 Lakhs), Pradip ‘CalmMind’ Ghosh (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹77,010), ‘freshfish’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,630), and ‘Wiinnerboy’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹28,150) won the Monday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Monday Masters – ₹4 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 114

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,000

Places Paid – 25

Anurag ’13anurag’ Srivastava – the name is practically synonymous with online poker dominance. With over ₹11 Crores in winnings, this guy is a legend, plain and simple. But even legends face challenges. Srivastava had been on a quest for a major title since his PokerBaazi Daily Super Value takedown two months ago. Deep runs? He had plenty. Near misses? Those too, including some nail-biters in Adda52’s MMA Highroller and Iron Man just last week. But the top spot remained elusive. Until last night, that is.

It seems the poker gods finally smiled upon Srivastava as he took down Spartan Poker’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD Monday Masters emphatically, adding another prestigious trophy to his overflowing cabinet.

From the moment the cards were in the air, it was clear that Srivastava was playing with a fire in his belly. He entered the 8 PM Monday Masters with a point to prove, expertly outmanoeuvring a field of 114 entries with his trademark aggressive style. Seven hours later, he stood tall as the champion, claiming the title and the ₹75,200 top prize. But that was just the tip of the iceberg. This victory capped off a profitable Monday grind that saw Srivastava rake in a total of ₹1.44 Lakhs from four deep runs across different platforms.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹75,200

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹56,100

> 24th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹7,400

> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹5,500

Anurag Srivastava’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.44 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.60 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹34.21 Lakhs

But Srivastava wasn’t the only online poker giant making waves. Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal was also gunning for glory. After a string of deep runs and a seven-week title drought, Mittal was determined to get back to his winning ways. Coming off a huge second-place finish in Adda52’s Big Whale the night before, he brought his top game to the Monday Masters, once again finishing as the runner-up for ₹56,000. But Mittal kept the momentum going with deep runs in three other flagship tournaments, racking up a respectable ₹1.11 Lakhs for the day.

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹56,000

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹39,600

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹8,000

> 25th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹7,400

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.20 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹64.91 Lakhs

The Monday Masters final table was a battleground for other regulars as well, including last night’s Pocket Jacks finalist Arpan ‘Novus’ Majhi (3rd for ₹48,000) and Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (6th for ₹26,400).

Final Table Results

1. Anurag ’13anurag’ Srivastava – ₹75,200
2. Abhimanyu ‘abhimanyumittal’ Mittal – ₹56,000
3. Arpan ‘Novus’ Majhi – ₹48,000
4. 8X2X9X3Y7Y – ₹39,600
5. Kinglet10 – ₹32,800
6. Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar – ₹26,400

‘highhand’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹33,570), ‘dracogossa34’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹26,410), ‘kkureel’ (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹17,760), ‘Vipul27031985’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem Hyper for ₹11,100), and ‘Sandeepchoudhary’ (Won ₹50K GTD PLO 6 for ₹11,100) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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