Daily Majors: Karunanithi Selvam Tops the Mid-Week Charts With Stunning Debut on Natural8 India; Mohsin Shaikh, Sumit Advani & Mohit Mehta Score Big

From the bustling casinos of Malaysia and Cambodia to the virtual felts online, Indian players are crushing it everywhere. Over in Malaysia, Nishant Sharma is having a Poker Dream run for the ages. This legend just doubled his title count at Poker Dream 13 Malaysia, taking down the MYR 3K Mystery Bounty for a whopping ₹49.13 Lakhs. And this victory came just two days after he won the MYS 2,000 Pot Limit Omaha. With four Poker Dream titles under his belt (two of them from this series alone!) and over ₹69 Lakhs in winnings so far, Sharma is showing the world what Indian poker is all about.

And he’s not the only one making waves in Malaysia. Nikhil Kedia just scored a massive fourth-place finish in the MYR 15K High Roller for ₹26.62 Lakhs. Team India is representing!

Back on home turf, Wednesday was a day of big wins and exciting moments. PokerBaazi dropped the Season 1 finale of their awesome new show, ‘The Circuit,’ and it was a nail-biter! Young Gun Laksh Pal Singh outlasted 12 of India’s top players to win the trophy and a sweet ₹15 Lakhs prize.

But the action didn’t stop there. A packed schedule of online tournaments showered players with massive prizes. Natural8 India saw a stunning debut and a returning champion grabbing big scores. And A23 Poker’s ₹1.50 Crores GTD Dynamite Series continues to heat up as it marches towards its finale. Overlays were a common theme throughout the day. Maybe it was WSOP bracelet winner Abhinav Iyer‘s wedding that kept some of the top pros busy, or maybe it was the excitement of The Circuit finale. Whatever the reason, players benefited from the incredible value on offer, making it a true Wednesday bonanza!

Amidst all the excitement, Natural8 India debutant Karunanithi Selvam stole the show by conquering the GGMasters Double Stack 25 for a remarkable ₹5.39 Lakhs, making him Wednesday’s biggest winner. This relatively unknown player is now starting his online poker journey with a bang!

PokerBaazi also witnessed an incredible underdog story as ‘Kumkumari,‘ a relative newcomer with just two weeks of experience, took down The Pride for ₹5.01 Lakhs. This was their first-ever flagship title and a personal best payday – 36 times their previous best on the platform! With another small score, ‘Kumkumari’s total Wednesday earnings reached ₹5.03 Lakhs, making them the second-highest earner of the day.

The Pride also saw impressive performances by another newcomer ‘AmateurCR7,‘ who finished runner-up for ₹3.15 Lakhs in their first tournament in five months and only their fourth on PokerBaazi, and Mohsin Shaikh, who came third for ₹2.48 Lakhs. Shaikh, who won Adda52’s Voyager the previous night, amassed over ₹2.96 Lakhs from five deep runs on Wednesday, crossing ₹1 Crore in tracked online profits.

The action continued on Natural8 India, with Thirupathi Reddy Palupunoori making a spectacular return after a five-month hiatus, finishing third in the Daily Main Event 250 for a site-best ₹4.65 Lakhs.

Over on PokerBaazi, ‘Jerome,’ a mid to high-stakes regular, claimed victory in the WTF, pocketing ₹3.06 Lakhs—their second-best score this year and fourth-best overall. Adding a deep run in the Daily Last Chance, their mid-week winnings soared to ₹3.14 Lakhs. The ever-formidable Mohit Mehta came second in the WTF for ₹2 Lakhs, amassing at least ₹2.22 Lakhs across four deep runs.

Adda52 saw Sumit Advani, a former The MoneyMaker champion, finally taking down the Maverick after several near misses, earning ₹2.32 Lakhs—his best score this year to get him back into profits for 2024. Durga Deepak Botta continued his recent hot streak by finishing as the runner-up with a personal-best ₹1.70 Lakhs on Adda52.

On Pocket52, newcomer ‘Demonickrock‘ reigned supreme in Pocket Rockets in just their fourth tournament, earning ₹1.98 Lakhs. Young Gun Ashwin Vijayvergiya, last month’s DPT Grand Championship and Tuesday’s Adda52 The Mint winner, almost grabbed back-to-back wins, finishing runner-up in the Pocket Rockets for a platform-best ₹1.39 Lakhs and raking in over ₹1.60 Lakhs across four deep runs.

Spartan Poker saw a battle of PokerGuru Staking coaches, with POY #6 Advait Rajguru winning the Wednesday Warriors for ₹1.66 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. With three deep runs, Rajguru’s total Wednesday haul reached ₹1.87 Lakhs. Mithun Mahesh, the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 “Player of the Season,” came second for ₹1.62 Lakhs.

On Junglee Poker, Sreeharsha Boneni broke a two-month title drought by winning the Wednesday Superstack for ₹1.46 Lakhs. He carried his momentum over to PokerBaazi, where two deep runs boosted his total earnings to over ₹1.73 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi newcomer ‘jumboTopPair253’ clinched their first-ever win in The Pride Lite for ₹1.61 Lakhs. Adding two more deep runs, their total earnings exceeded ₹1.71 Lakhs, helping them recover half of their previous losses. Prathik Gandhi, the Daily Last Chance podium finisher from Tuesday, finished runner-up for ₹1.12 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi’s ‘syng8’ continued their impressive run by taking down the Daily Last Chance for ₹1.58 Lakhs, their second-biggest score on the platform. Another regular, ‘azzy0097,’ had a spectacular run, winning the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹53,717 and finishing second in the Daily Last Chance for ₹1.07 Lakhs, accumulating ₹1.61 Lakhs for the day.

Wednesday was a lucrative day for many other notable players, with standout victories from Arjun Raghani, Sharad Haridasan, Akash Arora, Akshay Chaudhry, Ekjot Singh, and Nikhil Aneja.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Pride – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 326

Re-entries – 240

Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000

Places Paid – 84

PokerBaazi caused a mid-week explosion with a jam-packed tournament schedule, and amidst all the action, a mysterious player named ‘Kumkumari’ emerged as the champion of The Pride, the ₹30 Lakhs GTD Wednesday headliner! This wasn’t just any win; it was their first-ever flagship title on PokerBaazi, marking a significant milestone in their poker journey.

What makes this victory even more impressive is that ‘Kumkumari’ is relatively new to the scene, with just two weeks of tournament experience on PokerBaazi. They faced a daunting field of 325 opponents (566 total entries) and battled for over eight hours in the 8 PM headliner, showing incredible resilience and skill. This underdog story proves that anyone can rise to the top with enough determination and talent!

The victory came with a sweet reward: a site-best ₹5 Lakhs for ‘Kumkumari’ – almost 36 times their previous best score! They also managed a deep run in the (6-Max) SPRINT, finishing 12th for ₹2,527, bringing their total winnings for the day to ₹5.03 Lakhs. This made them the second-highest earner of the day, just behind Natural8 India’s newest star, Karunanithi Selvam.

Kumkumari’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.35 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

But ‘Kumkumari’ wasn’t the only underdog story of the night. Another newcomer, ‘AmateurCR7,‘ playing in their first tournament in five months and only their fourth on PokerBaazi, fought their way to a second-place finish in The Pride, earning a personal-best ₹3.15 Lakhs. This also marked their first-ever cash on the platform – talk about a breakout performance!

AmateurCR7’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.15 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.09 Lakhs

Of course, it wouldn’t be a PokerBaazi tournament without some familiar faces. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh, fresh off his victory in Adda52’s Voyager the night before, continued his hot streak with a third-place finish in The Pride, adding ₹2.48 Lakhs to his bankroll. Shaikh’s momentum didn’t stop there, as he went on to make four other deep runs, racking up over ₹2.96 Lakhs in total winnings and hitting ₹1 Crore in tracked online profits!

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹2,47,500

> 10th in SpartanPoker’s Wednesday Warrior for ₹19,600

> 16th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹12,063

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹10,000

> 74th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,200

Mohsin Shaikh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1 Crore | Titles Won in 2024: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.92 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹16.32 Lakhs

The Pride final table was packed with heavy hitters, including Monday’s The Big Show Lite winner Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K (4th for ₹1.91 Lakhs), last night`s Maverick finalist Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal (5th for ₹1.35 Lakhs), and Sanket ‘aslipapaji’ Jain (7th for ₹91,200).

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, The Pride was already a tempting proposition, but with ₹1.70 Lakhs in overlays, it became an absolute steal! With the top 84 finishers getting a share of the ₹30 Lakhs prize pool, even a min-cash was a respectable ₹10,200. This mid-week headliner was a true bonanza for the PokerBaazi community, proving once again that it`s the place to be for the best online poker action in India!

Final Table Results

1. Kumkumari – ₹5,00,100
2. AmateurCR7 – ₹3,15,000
3. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹2,47,500
4. Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K – ₹1,90,500
5. Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal – ₹1,34,700
6. ashutoshdas – ₹1,11,600
7. Sanket ‘aslipapaji’ Jain – ₹91,200
8. Newsolidcash – ₹72,600

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 399

Re-entries – 329

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 111

PokerBaazi sure knows how to throw a party, and this Wednesday was no different, with the ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF drawing a crowd of 728 players (399 unique). Imagine the scene: hundreds of eager grinders, all crammed into the virtual arena at 7:30 PM, eyes glued to their screens, fingers itching to click those “bet” and “raise” buttons. The air was thick with anticipation, and you could practically smell the burning desire for that sweet victory.

After seven hours of intense poker warfare, a champion emerged from the chaos. And the winner is… drumroll intensifies… ‘Jerome’! This enigmatic mid-to-high stakes regular took down the WTF for a cool ₹3.06 Lakhs. This sharpshooter fired four bullets to get there, bagging their second-best score of the year (and fourth-best overall). But wait, there’s more! ‘Jerome’ also made a deep run in the Daily Last Chance (27th for ₹8,000), bringing their total mid-week winnings to a striking ₹3.14 Lakhs.

Jerome’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹73.69 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.98 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11

Now, let’s talk about the runner-up who almost stole the show. In a nail-biting heads-up battle, ‘Jerome’ faced off against online stalwart Mohit ‘Thejoker’ Mehta (who, for reasons unknown, has opted out of our tracking, but come on, we all know he’s a beast!). Mehta, who recently crushed the Daily Last Chance with a runner-up finish last week and then snagged another podium finish in Natural8 India’s Bounty Forty Stack 44 on Thursday, came this close to winning it all. He finished second in the WTF, taking home a still-impressive ₹2 Lakhs. And guess what? Mehta had a ridiculously profitable Wednesday, raking in at least ₹2.22 Lakhs across four deep runs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,00,000

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,200

> 38th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹6,000

> 65th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹5,500

Speaking of final table regulars, let’s give a shout-out to the ever-reliable Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka. This poker pro is on fire! He championed the Daily Last Chance last week and has been crushing it ever since, final tabling five events, including a strong showing in Monday’s The Big Show Lite! He was gunning for his third WTF title but had to settle for a solid third place and ₹1.48 Lakhs.

Maruka also made some serious noise in four other flagship events, including another final table appearance in the night’s main attraction, The Pride. By the end of the night, he’d amassed almost ₹2.44 Lakhs in winnings.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,48,000

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹72,600

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹10,000

> 55th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹7,359

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹6,000

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.74 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #25 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.22 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹32.49 Lakhs | Ranked #8 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

The WTF also saw some impressive performances from other poker giants and site regulars, including the annual TLB (points) leaderboard kingpin, Mohak ‘flyingmuck’ Kapoor (5th for ₹95,000), Suyash ‘RestInPeace’ Gupta (6th for ₹76,800), Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (7th for ₹60,200), and Sriram ‘Srinegs9210’ Subramanian (8th for ₹44,200).

Even though it fell ₹2.60 Lakhs short of its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee, the WTF was an absolute banger. With a buy-in of just ₹3,300, it gave everyone a chance to chase that dream. The top 121 finishers all walked away with a prize, and even those who barely squeaked into the money got a decent ₹7,000 payday, making for a rewarding mid-week grind for many players.

Final Table Results

1. Jerome – ₹3,06,000
2. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹2,00,000
3. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹1,48,000
4. sharktale – ₹1,14,800
5. Mohak ‘flyingmuck’ Kapoor – ₹95,000
6. Suyash ‘RestInPeace’ Gupta – ₹76,800
7. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹60,200
8. Sriram ‘Srinegs9210’ Subramanian – ₹44,200

The Pride Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 264

Re-entries – 167

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 61

The virtual felt was ablaze Wednesday night on PokerBaazi, and amidst the fiery action, one player emerged from the shadows to seize a victory that will be etched in their memory for a long time. ‘jumboTopPair253,‘ a name that might not yet ring a bell for many regulars, but after this night, it’s one you won’t soon forget.

Three months into their PokerBaazi journey, ‘jumboTopPair253’ had weathered a storm of early losses, but their resilience was about to pay off spectacularly. The stage was set – the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite, a 7:30 PM tournament that attracts seasoned sharks and ambitious newcomers alike. 431 entries (264 unique) clashed in a whirlwind of bets and bluffs, a 5.5-hour battle of wits and nerves. And when the dust settled, ‘jumboTopPair253’ stood tall, clutching their first-ever PokerBaazi title and a personal-best ₹1.61 Lakhs!

But the celebration didn’t stop there! Adding to their stellar performance, ‘jumboTopPair253’ made deep runs in two other events, adding over ₹1.71 Lakhs to their winnings. In a single night, they had not only tasted victory but also recouped half of their previous losses on the platform.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹1,61,000

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹9,000

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,150

jumboTopPair253’s PokerBaazi stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Of course, every hero needs a worthy adversary, and in The Pride Lite, that adversary was Prathik ‘richdaddy’ Gandhi. Gandhi has been on a hot run this month, racking up a bunch of final table finishes in the WTF and was riding high on momentum after a podium finish in the Daily Last Chance just the night before. He was hungry for the win, aiming to break a four-month drought. The clash between these two was epic, but in the end, ‘jumboTopPair253’ denied Gandhi the top spot, though Gandhi still walked away with a respectable ₹1.12 Lakhs for his efforts.

Prathik Gandhi’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹51.83 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.21 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The Pride Lite final table was a constellation of familiar faces, including Himalaya ‘pahaadisheep’ Tarani (4th for ₹60,000), Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal (5th for ₹48,000), Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh (6th for ₹38,900), and Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh (8th for ₹22,500).

But amidst the excitement, there was a curious phenomenon afoot. Wednesday was a day of unexpected overlays. Perhaps the Abhinav Iyer wedding drew away some of the usual suspects, or maybe the poker elite were glued to their screens, catching the season finale of “The Circuit.” Whatever the reason, even The Pride Lite wasn’t immune, with the ₹2,000 buy-in flagship event facing a significant ₹2.50 Lakhs overlay shortfall. This, however, turned into a boon for the participants, offering incredible value. The generous ₹10 Lakhs prize pool was spread among the top 61 finalists, with a min-cash of ₹6,000, making it a night of incredible opportunity for those who dared to enter the fray.

Final Table Results

1. jumboTopPair253 – ₹1,61,000
2. Prathik ‘richdaddy’ Gandhi – ₹1,12,000
3. Frankie08 – ₹84,000
4. Himalaya ‘pahaadisheep’ Tarani – ₹60,000
5. Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal – ₹48,000
6. Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh – ₹38,900
7. harsh1327 – ₹30,600
8. Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh – ₹22,500

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 257

Re-entries – 185

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 65

PokerBaazi is known for its thrilling late-night action, and Wednesday’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance was no exception. A crowd of 257 players (442 total entries) jumped into the 10:30 PM flagship event, but it was ‘syng8’ who ultimately emerged victorious, proving that they’re not just a night owl but a true poker predator.

Now, ‘syng8’ isn’t exactly a new face on PokerBaazi. In just a year, they’ve already racked up two impressive wins in the (500X) Daily and (PLO-6) Daily, and even made a deep run in The Endeavour just two weeks ago. But last night, they were on a mission to claim the Daily Last Chance title, and they played with fearless aggression from the get-go.

After an early setback (it happens to the best of us!), ‘syng8’ re-entered the fray and navigated the tough competition with the skill of a seasoned pro. Six hours and 17 minutes later, they were the last player standing, claiming the ₹1.58 Lakhs top prize and their third title of the year! This win also marks their second-biggest score on PokerBaazi, making it a night to remember for this mystery player!

syng8’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.93 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.33 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Another player who had a fantastic Wednesday was PokerBaazi regular ‘azzy0097.’ This player has been crushing it lately, with three runner-up finishes in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, Daily Boost, and (6-Max) Hyper, plus a win in the WTF – all in the last week alone!

On Wednesday, ‘azzy0097’ continued their hot streak, first by winning the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, topping a field of 255 entries to win ₹53,717. And if that early success was not enough, they almost grabbed another title, finishing as the runner-up in the last flagship tournament of the night, the Daily Last Chance, for ₹1.07 Lakhs – their fourth-best score on PokerBaazi this year. With total earnings of ₹1.61 Lakhs from the marathon session, ‘azzy0097’ proved once again that they’re a consistent force at the tables.

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

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹53,717

azzy0097’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹85.86 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹21.95 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

The Daily Last Chance final table was packed with seasoned contenders. Recent Godfather runner-up Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav finished third for ₹82,000, while Sunday’s Daily Last Chance runner-up Tukaram ‘tukiboy’ Kudnekar took fifth for ₹48,000. Saturday’s Head Shot Bounty champion Utkarsh ‘Irraiserr’ Somaaieyaa finished sixth for ₹38,900, and last week’s (7-Max) SPRINT winner and (7-Max) Afternoon Boost runner-up Dhruv ‘chumbakman’ Singh came in seventh for ₹30,600.

With a buy-in of ₹2,500 and ₹39,092 in overlays, the Daily Last Chance offered incredible value. Payouts went to the top 65 finishers, and a min-cash was worth ₹5,500 – more than double the buy-in! It’s safe to say that the late-night grind paid off for many players.

Final Table Results

1. syng8 – ₹1,58,000
2. azzy0097 – ₹1,07,000
3. Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav – ₹82,000
4. sw1612 – ₹60,000
5. Tukaram ‘tukiboy’ Kudnekar – ₹48,000
6. Utkarsh ‘Irraiserr’ Somaaieyaa – ₹38,900
7. Dhruv ‘chumbakman’ Singh – ₹30,600
8. roadkill – ₹22,500

‘azzy0097’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹53,717), ‘5AA5’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹30,100), ‘manav1495’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹28,950), Akshay ‘akki16’ Chaudhry (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘HarshadMehta1’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹12,470), ‘DramaQueen001’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹10,090), and Nikhil ‘jannat100’ Aneja (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹9,760) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Wednesday Superstack – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 221

Prize Pool- ₹7,00,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹4,24,000

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹2,76,000

Places Paid – 20

Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni is a name you’re going to want to remember. He is steadily climbing the mid-stakes ladder, and after a two-month title drought (we all have them!), Boneni returned with a vengeance last night, taking down Junglee Poker’s ₹7 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Superstack.

This 8 PM mid-week showdown saw Boneni, who also final tabled PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite on Monday, outclass a starting field of 221 entrants in an epic eight-hour battle. He emerged victorious, claiming ₹1.46 Lakhs (₹72,492 in bounties) and his first-ever Wednesday Superstack title.

But that’s not all! Boneni also made deep runs in two PokerBaazi flagship tournaments, bringing his total earnings for the day to over ₹1.73 Lakhs!

> 1st in JungleePoker’s Wednesday Superstack for ₹1,46,140

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹16,000

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹11,000

Sreeharsha Boneni’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹49.10 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.66 Lakhs

Coming in a close second was ‘fauna,‘ a sporadic Junglee Poker player who proved they’re not to be underestimated. They walked away with an impressive ₹99,228 (₹25,664 in bounties).

And let’s not forget Yash ‘darkshark_11’ Jaiswal, who seems to be everywhere! Not long before he finished fifth in The Pride last night, he also made it to the Wednesday Superstack final table, finishing sixth for ₹40,237 (₹16,875 in bounties).

Even though the ₹3,450 buy-in Wednesday Superstack had a ₹37,000 overlay, it still delivered a ton of value and excitement. The top 20 finishers all cashed, and with those juicy bounties up for grabs, it was a profitable night for those who dared to compete.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni – ₹1,46,140
2. fauna – ₹99,228
3. pintu2003 – ₹54,206
4. funsport35410872 – ₹48,023
5. mannk – ₹45,372
6. Yash ‘darkshark_11’ Jaiswal – ₹40,237
7. vbhalla3238 – ₹23,593
8. vincentvega – ₹25,565

‘rocky577h’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Mania for ₹60,214) and ‘hardik_’ (Won ₹80K GTD Wednesday Sunsetter for ₹20,995) won the other Wednesday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,350

Entries – 185

Re-entries – 168

Rebuys – 13

Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000

Places Paid – 55

It was a Wednesday night that Sumit ‘runrabbitrun’ Advani won’t soon forget. After a gruelling eight-hour battle against a stacked field, this long-time regular came out on top in Adda52’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick, finally winning this flagship event for the first time after several near misses.

This victory was more than just a win; it was a redemption arc for Advani. Despite being a familiar face in the Indian poker scene and a former The MoneyMaker champ, Advani had been in a bit of a slump. For 2.5 long years, the online flagship titles had eluded him. Sure, he’d made it to five final tables, even finishing runner-up in the Maverick itself not once, not twice, but three times (last month, 2020, and 2023!), with another podium finish in 2022 for good measure, but his profit graph had been flatlining since his #BB4 MoneyMaker win in April 2022. But this time, something was different. Advani was determined, and the poker gods seemed to be smiling down on him.

The 8 PM flagship was a battleground, with 185 players (366 total entries) all vying for the coveted title. Advani navigated through the field with a mix of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. As the final hand played out, tension hung thick in the air. And then, it happened – victory! Advani had done it! He claimed his first Maverick title and a cool ₹2.32 Lakhs in prize money – his biggest score of the year and a much-needed boost to finally push him into profit territory.

Sumit Advani’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹30.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.41 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.41 Lakhs

But the Maverick wasn’t just about Advani’s triumph. Durga ‘pokerchess’ Deepak Botta also made a remarkable run, finishing as the runner-up and taking home a personal-best ₹1.70 Lakhs on Adda52. This achievement adds another feather to Botta’s cap, who has been on a hot streak lately, with consecutive final-table appearances in last week’s MMA Monster Stack and the Nighttide DST Adda.

Durga Deepak Botta’s online stats (Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹26.71 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.52 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹11.12 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.90 Lakhs

The Maverick final table was stacked with familiar faces, including last week’s Big Whale podium finisher Varun ‘BuffBluff’ Mittal (5th for ₹66,958), last month’s WTF runner-up Pranav ‘pkpok’ Khandalkar (6th for ₹49,080), last night`s The Pride finalist Yash ‘gambler11’ Jaiswal (7th for ₹35,975), and WTF finalist Archit ‘rocketarchie’ Khandelwal (8th for ₹26,370).

The Maverick, with its ₹3,350 buy-in, proved to be a lucrative affair for players. The tournament offered excellent value, with Adda52 filling in an ₹1.89 Lakhs overlay on the advertised ₹12.50 Lakhs guarantee. The top 55 finishers cashed in, with even a min-cash paying out ₹7,359—more than double the buy-in, making it a thrilling and lucrative Wednesday grind for the Adda52 community!

Final Table Results

1. Sumit ‘runrabbitrun’ Advani – ₹2,31,948
2. Durga ‘pokerchess’ Deepak Botta – ₹1,70,018
3. Alonewie – ₹1,24,622
4. HotStreak – ₹91,348
5. Varun ‘BuffBluff’ Mittal – ₹66,958
6. Pranav ‘pkpok’ Khandalkar – ₹49,080
7. Yash ‘gambler11’ Jaiswal – ₹35,975
8. Archit ‘rocketarchie’ Khandelwal – ₹26,370

Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹67,303), Akash ‘winman4’ Arora (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,792), ‘aloo21’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹28,424), ‘salil_89’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for ₹19,405), Satya ‘comedypoker’ Pal Verma (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹18,263), ‘happysting’ (Won ₹45K GTD Morning Adda for ₹14,671), and ‘Iloveu5969’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹12,536) won the other Wednesday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Rockets – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 181

Re-entries – 131

Prize Pool – ₹8,95,440

Places Paid – 20

The Pocket Poker Championship may be over, but the excitement at Pocket52 is far from fading. Last night, a mysterious player with the ominous moniker ‘Demonickrock’ crashed onto the scene and straight-up dominated the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets, the platform’s 8 PM flagship Wednesday tournament.

Imagine this: a newcomer shows up, throws down in a field of 312 entries (181 unique players), battles for seven intense hours, and emerges victorious with a staggering ₹1.98 Lakhs. Not just a win but a statement. And get this – it was only their fourth tournament ever on Pocket52!

Demonickrock’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.98 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

But, the plot thickens. To claim the crown, ‘Demonickrock’ had to outlast the red-hot Young Gun Ashwin ‘John_wick1399’ Vijayvergiya. The 25-year-old poker prodigy from Udaipur, fresh off his historic win at the DPT Grand Championship in Goa last month, has been crushing it lately. He had just taken down Adda52’s The Mint the night before and boasts a poker resume that would make seasoned veterans weep with envy. Vijayvergiya was hungry for another title, but ‘Demonickrock’ played spoiler, forcing him to settle for second place and a still-impressive ₹1.39 Lakhs – his biggest score yet on Pocket52. Even in defeat, Vijayvergiya walked away with over ₹1.60 Lakhs from four deep runs.

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets for ₹1,38,793

> 24th in Spartan Poker’s Wednesday Warrior for ₹9,000

> 34th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹8,677

> 21st in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹3,720

Ashwin Vijayvergiya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.09 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #30 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.50 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.81 Lakhs

The Pocket Rockets final table also featured some other familiar faces, including recent The Endeavour Lite finalist Pratik ‘GorillaGlue’ Manjrekar (5th for ₹49,607) and last night’s WTF finalist Young Gun Sanat ‘trust_me_not’ Mehrotra (8th for ₹26,415).

With a buy-in of ₹3,300, the Pocket Rockets smashed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹8.95 Lakhs prize pool. The top 20 finishers all got a slice of the pie, with a minimum cash of ₹8,865 – that’s more than double the buy-in! It’s no wonder Pocket52 is quickly becoming the go-to platform for serious poker action.

Final Table Results

1. Demonickrock – ₹1,97,803
2. Ashwin ‘John_wick1399’ Vijayvergiya – ₹1,38,793
3. user167884478 – ₹89,275
4. Percentage[4] – ₹66,083
5. Pratik ‘GorillaGlue’ Manjrekar – ₹49,607
6. 52pocket – ₹39,668
7. Time_Is_Money – ₹32,952
8. Sanat ‘trust_me_not’ Mehrotra – ₹26,415

Arjun ‘ar86’ Raghani (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.10 Lakhs), ‘lalbazar’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,630), and ‘eldest_ashraful_7484409’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹30,000) won the other Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Wednesday Warriors – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 112

Rebuys – TBD

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 25

The online poker world is a cutthroat battleground where only the strongest survive. And right now, Advait ‘Ronaldinho18’ Rajguru is not just surviving, he’s thriving. This PokerGuru Staking coach is an absolute beast, tearing through the competition like a tornado through a trailer park. He’s sitting pretty at #6 in the Player of the Year (POY) race, a contest tighter than a pair of skinny jeans on a sumo wrestler!

Rajguru, a vital cog in the championship-winning Deccan Aces from Pocket52 PSL Season 6, has been crushing it all year. He’s been making waves everywhere, from PokerBaazi’s ‘The Circuit’ to Spartan Poker’s high-stakes tables. And guess what? He just bagged his third flagship title in a mere seven days by conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Warriors!

But here’s where things get really interesting. In a final showdown that could only be described as epic, Rajguru went head-to-head with none other than fellow PokerGuru Staking coach Mithun Mahesh. Talk about an in-house rivalry with some serious bragging rights on the line! Though they struck a heads-up deal, Rajguru emerged from the dust cloud with the title and another trophy for his overflowing cabinet.

Imagine facing a horde of 112 skilled players, each vying for the top spot. Rajguru navigated this treacherous landscape with his trademark finesse, outmanoeuvring and outplaying his opponents to claim the crown. This victory marks his 25th title of 2024 – a mind-boggling achievement that puts him firmly among the elite of Indian poker. After a heads-up deal with Mahesh, Rajguru walked away with a cool ₹1.66 Lakhs.

Rajguru’s hunger for victory didn’t stop there. He went on to make deep runs in two other events, bringing his total Wednesday winnings to a solid ₹1.87 Lakhs. With performances like this, it’s no wonder he’s considered one of the sharpest minds in the Indian poker scene.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Wednesday Warrior for ₹1,66,142* (heads-up deal)

> 24th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹10,231

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,200

Advait Rajguru’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.93 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #25 | Annual Winnings: ₹4.02 Crores (across all platforms) | Ranked #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Let’s shift our spotlight to Mithun ‘Intuitionnn’ Mahesh (opted out of our tracking). This man is a legend in the making. Not only is he a phenomenal poker coach, but he’s also a formidable player who can hold his own against the best of the best. Remember, this is the NPS India 2024 Super HighRoller silver medalist we’re talking about.

Mahesh, who tag-teamed with Rajguru to guide Deccan Aces to victory in Pocket52 PSL Season 6 (where he also earned the prestigious Player of the Season title), has been crushing the competition lately. Last night, he almost broke his month-long title drought, finishing as the runner-up in the Wednesday Warriors for ₹1.62 Lakhs after that heads-up deal with Rajguru.

The Wednesday Warriors final table featured an all-star crew, including renowned pros like 2023 POY#5 Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan (5th for ₹82,000) and Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma (8th for ₹36,000).

Final Table Results

1. Advait ‘Ronaldinho18’ Rajguru – ₹1,66,142*
2. Mithun ‘Intuitionnn’ Mahesh – ₹1,61,858*
3. siddhu24 – ₹1,20,000
4. ‘Gotterdammerung” – ₹99,000
5. Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan – ₹82,000
6. JokerNo1 – ₹66,000
7. 8X7X0X0X4X – ₹50,000
8. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹36,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

‘faust’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹28,650), ‘DON00007’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,940), Ekjot ‘ekjot4488’ Singh (Won ₹60K GTD Equaliser for ₹11,840), and ‘7X8X2X4X7X’ (Won ₹60K GTD Holdem Hyper for ₹11,100) won the other Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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