Daily Majors: Monam Hayat, Ashish Munot, Tarush Gupta & Rubin Labroo Champion the Thursday Majors

Thursday’s domestic poker scene was alive with action, as top-tier tournaments unfolded across leading platforms. PokerBaazi’s ₹28 Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters (IPM) remained the main attraction, while Spartan Poker spiced things up with its ₹60 Lakhs GTD Mini Bounty Series.

Monam Hayat, who last clinched the FTS #8 Friday Titan title on March 3, broke his six-week championship drought by winning PokerBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max). He bagged a hefty ₹6.51 Lakhs, marking his largest win on PokerBaazi and the third biggest in his MTT career. Hayat smartly negotiated a heads-up deal, enabling Sanjay Khanna to walk away with a personal record win of ₹6.01 Lakhs.

Ashish Munot, the current #2 in the 2023 Player of the Year rankings, added another feather to his cap. Following his Mega Stack win on Tuesday, Munot clinched his second Adda52 Godfather title, securing a significant ₹6.12 Lakhs. Saahib Bawa wasn’t far behind, claiming the second spot and an admirable ₹3.62 Lakhs prize.

The dynamic Tarush Gupta reigned supreme in Spartan Poker’s Ultron, walking away with a splendid ₹3.99 Lakhs. Karan Kapur showcased tenacity, finishing as the runner-up and taking home a noteworthy ₹2.69 Lakhs.

In Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, Rubin Labroo emerged victorious, collecting a substantial ₹3.27 Lakhs. Nipping at his heels was ‘Assassinato,’ who secured the second position with a praiseworthy ₹2.30 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, at PokerBaazi, long-standing user ‘Jerome,’ after dedicating over five years to the platform, achieved a long-awaited triumph by winning the Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo, earning ₹3.09 Lakhs. Young Gun Sanat Mehrotra was a whisker away from the title but settled for a robust ₹1.90 Lakhs as the runner-up.

‘sw1612’ (Won Masters#94 PLO-6 for ₹1.60 Lakhs), Avinash Kumar (Won Masters#93 for ₹1.12 Lakhs), and ‘chat94’ (Won Masters#92 for ₹63,180) were the other IPM winners of the day.

Shivam Kumar Dubey reigned supreme in Pocket52’s Thursday Highroller, walking away with an impressive ₹2.61 Lakhs. Hot on his heels was Saurabh Rohila, who secured the runner-up spot and pocketed ₹1.83 Lakhs.

On PokerStars India, Mrinal Manna, fresh from a third-place finish in the Bounty Builder HR, clinched the title in The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, earning ₹1.98 Lakhs. In an intriguing turn of events, a heads-up deal ensured that Kovid Saraswat, despite landing in second place, bagged a heftier ₹2.19 Lakhs.

Over at Spartan Poker, user ‘leafly422’ struck gold, capturing the MBS#4 Terminator title and ₹1.15 Lakhs (₹70,391 in bounties), offsetting their past deficits on the platform. Not far behind, Sahil Nair demonstrated his poker prowess, seizing the second position along with a notable ₹68,440 (₹23,203 in bounties).

‘Vijay cambo’ (Won MBS #1 Kick-off for ₹25,790), ‘Rakeshsainji’ (Won MBS #2 Monster Turbo for ₹16,189), Pranav Khandalkar (Won MBS #5 6-Max for ₹10,677), ‘Dontmuck’ (Won MBS #6 Last Chance for ₹8,301), and Ajit Singh Arora (Won MBS #3 Hyper for ₹3,281) won the other Mini Bounty Series titles on Thursday.

Clinton Tavares, Rajneesh Thakur, Vivek Pal, Anamika Singh, Kamal Punjabi, and Karan Thakker were other players making the Thursday winners list.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Masters#95 (7-Max) – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,250

Entries – 400

Re-entries – 384

Prize Pool – ₹58,80,000

Places Paid – 115

Emerging from a six-week title hiatus, Monam ‘loosingfreak’ Hayat, the distinguished champion of the FTS #8 Friday Titan on March 3, demonstrated his unmatched poker acumen. He conquered PokerBaazi’s Indian Poker Masters’ marquee Thursday showstopper. Competing against a strong field of 784 entrants (400 unique), he triumphed in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Masters#95 (7-Max) 7:30 PM event, pocketing an impressive ₹6.51 Lakhs. This victory isn’t just a notch on his belt; it stands as his largest payout on PokerBaazi and ranks third in his overall MTT earnings.

Before the final chips settled in his favor, Hayat strategically struck a heads-up deal, ensuring Sanjay ‘sanjaykotak’ Khanna departed with a personal-best win of ₹6.01 Lakhs.

Monam Hayat’s online stats (Spartan Poker and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹87.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Further enriching the evening was Akhilesh ‘Ikka5’ Chauhan, who amassed a commendable ₹2.61 Lakhs from two stellar final table appearances, which include:

> 6th in PokeBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max) for ₹2,01,096

> 7th in PokeBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹59,734

Akhilesh Chauhan’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.76 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2

The Masters#95 (7-Max) final table was adorned with seasoned players, including Shagun ‘Sogani22’ Jain (4th for ₹3.23 Lakhs), Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal (5th for ₹2.61 Lakhs), Aman ‘Ab420’ Bhadu (7th for ₹1.50 Lakhs), and the ranked #4 player on the IPM leaderboard standings Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (8th for ₹1.18 Lakhs).

With an entry buy-in set at ₹8,250, the Masters#95 (7-Max) saw the leading 115 players sharing a considerable ₹58.80 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Monam ‘loosingfreak’ Hayat – ₹6,51,470*
2. Sanjay ‘sanjaykotak’ Khanna – ₹6,00,970*
3. Kunnuuu – ₹3,86,316
4. Shagun ‘Sogani22’ Jain – ₹3,22,812
5. Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal – ₹2,61,072
6. Akhilesh ‘Ikka5’ Chauhan – ₹2,01,096
7. Aman ‘Ab420’ Bhadu – ₹1,49,940
8. Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹1,17,600

Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 517

Re-entries – 420

Prize Pool – ₹23,43,000

Places Paid – 115

A long-time PokerBaazi user, ‘Jerome,’ having spent over five years on the platform, finally clinched their debut title yesterday. Launching three attempts in the tournament, they navigated a colossal field of 937 competitors (517 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo, emerging victorious in the 9 PM IPM flagship event and pocketing ₹3.09 Lakhs.

Apart from this significant win, ‘Jerome’ also made a mark in Masters#92 (32nd for ₹2,129). Their PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

In a closely contested finish, Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra narrowly missed the top spot but secured a robust second-place payout of ₹1.90 Lakhs. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.20 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.73 Crores

Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, fresh from his Wednesday’s Bounty Madness triumph, notched up four commendable scores on PokerBaazi, aggregating ₹1.71 Lakhs, and ascended to the 10th position in the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Series Leaderboard.

His Thursday finishes include:

> 3rd in PokeBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹1,53,902

> 15th in PokeBaazi’s Masters#93 for ₹8,921

> 34th in PokeBaazi’s Masters#94 (PLO-6) for ₹7,560

> 124th in PokeBaazi’s Masters#92 for ₹912

Harsh Bubna’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.73 Crores

Akhilesh ‘Ikka5’ Chauhan, a finalist from Masters#95 (7-Max), also graced the final table of the Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo, capturing seventh place and a prize of ₹59,734.

The Masters#97, with its accessible ₹2,750 buy-in, amassed an impressive ₹23.43 Lakhs in prize money. This bounty was generously distributed among the top 115 players.

Final Table Results

1. Jerome – ₹3,09,210
2. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹1,89,743
3. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹1,53,902
4. girafganger – ₹1,28,603
5. rajesh1010 – ₹1,04,007
6. kaalyogi – ₹80,114
7. Akhilesh ‘Ikka5’ Chauhan – ₹59,734

Masters#94 (PLO-6) – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 214

Re-entries – 326

Prize Pool – ₹10,80,000

Places Paid – 70

Maintaining a strong stride, ‘sw1612’, fresh from their Masters#63 win on August 11, clinched another laudable victory during Thursday’s 6 PM showdown on PokerBaazi’s Indian Poker Masters – the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Masters#94 (PLO-6). Demonstrating top-tier gameplay, this enigmatic player outlasted a competitive field of 540 entrants (214 unique). After an intense seven-hour battle, they secured the title and a hefty ₹1.60 Lakhs in prize money, facilitated by a heads-up agreement.

Similarly, the elusive ‘Amitblue727’ entered into the same deal, earning a notable second-place purse of ₹1.13 Lakhs.

Beyond this win, ‘sw1612’ marked another accomplishment, finishing 50th in the Masters#93 and adding ₹3,402 to their earnings. This performance further strengthened their position on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Series Leaderboard, where they currently rank at a commendable #6, boasting 13,296 points.

Their finishes include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#94 (PLO-6) for ₹1,60,121* (heads-up deal)

> 50th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#93 for ₹3,402

‘sw1612’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹16.93 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar made a strong impression, securing the third spot in Masters#94 (PLO-6) and taking home ₹80,568. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹64.40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Equally noteworthy, Prabhas ‘prabzter’ Sharma displayed exceptional prowess, accumulating an impressive ₹68,724 from four in-the-money finishes during the IPM events.

His finishes include:

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#94 (PLO-6) for ₹49,572

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹14,055

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#93 for ₹3,402

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#92 for ₹1,695

Prabhas Sharma’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹84.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

The Masters#94 (PLO-6), with its ₹2,200 entry fee, generated a significant ₹10.80 Lakhs prize pool. The event’s top 70 players were handsomely rewarded for their efforts.

Final Table Results

1. sw1612 – ₹1,60,121*
2. Amitblue727 – ₹1,13,227*
3. Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar – ₹80,568
4. Acegikmoqsu – ₹61,452
5. Prabhas ‘prabzter’ Sharma – ₹49,572
6. dk2yadav – ₹37,800

*denotes a heads-up deal

Masters#93 – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 267

Re-entries – 237

Prize Pool – ₹7,56,000

Places Paid – 89

Emerging victorious among the 504 participants (267 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹7 Lakhs GTD Masters#93, Avinash ‘I_fart_u_faint’ Kumar clinched the 4:30 PM marquee, pocketing ₹1.12 Lakhs. In a decisive heads-up match, Kumar outplayed yesterday’s Nano Crack Jack finalist, Sahil ‘SEEDHEMAUTT’ Aggarwal, who settled for second place with ₹84,672, marking Kumar’s debut win in the Indian Poker Masters.

In addition to this win, Kumar also made a mark in the Masters#95 (7-Max) (69th for ₹23,520), which brought his total earnings to ₹1.35 Lakhs for the day.

Avinash Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹18.97 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9

Venkatesh ‘Psyberius’ Mukundan, leading the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Series Leaderboard, continued his stellar performance by scoring in four more IPM tournaments. With six cash finishes yesterday, Mukundan accumulated ₹1.08 Lakhs in Thursday’s winnings.

Mukundan’s Thursday finishes include:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#93 for ₹61,992

> 34th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹16,250

> 30th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹14,055

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#94 (PLO-6) for ₹8,100

> 18th in Spartan Poker’s MBS #4 Terminator for ₹5,042

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#92 for ₹2,129

Venkatesh Mukundan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹58.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | IPM Titles Won: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.33 Crores | Ranked #1 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Leaderboard

Completing the final table, Hemant ‘Hemant0606’ Poddar secured the seventh spot, taking home ₹16,783.

With a buy-in of ₹1,650, the tournament boasted a prize pool of ₹7.56 Lakhs, rewarding the top 89 players.

Final Table Results

1. Avinash ‘I_fart_u_faint’ Kumar – ₹1,11,586
2. Sahil ‘SEEDHEMAUTT’ Aggarwal – ₹84,672
3. Venkatesh ‘Psyberius’ Mukundan – ₹61,992
4. elefante – ₹45,436
5. yashroy1 – ₹31,676
6. sonam1009 – ₹22,075
7. Hemant ‘Hemant0606’ Poddar – ₹16,783

Masters#92 4 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹550

Entries – 494

Re-entries – 375

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,000

Places Paid – 143

Seasoned online player ‘chat94’ clinched the top spot in PokerBaazi’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD Masters#92. Amidst a robust field of 869 entrants, comprising 494 unique players, ‘chat94’ triumphed, taking home a handsome ₹63,176. In a close chase, ‘Kidwithin’ showcased exceptional skill, landing in the second position and netting a commendable ₹47,230.

Other distinguished participants in the Masters#92 included Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora (3rd for ₹36,064), Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta (4th for ₹25,940), Hemant ‘Hemant0606’ Poddar (6th for ₹12,731), Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia (7th for ₹9,559) and Lourembam Joshima ‘ninjakari’ Devi (8th for ₹6,909).

With an entry fee of ₹550, the tournament notably surpassed its guaranteed amount, accumulating a prize pool of ₹4.34 Lakhs. A total of 143 participants were rewarded with well-deserved payouts.

Final Table Results

1. chat94 – ₹63,176
2. Kidwithin – ₹47,230
3. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹36,064
4. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹25,940
5. iamluckbox – ₹18,770
6. Hemant ‘Hemant0606’ Poddar- ₹12,731
7. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹9,559
8. Lourembam Joshima ‘ninjakari’ Devi – ₹6,909

Indian Poker Masters Leaderboard Rankings After Day 16

PokerBaazi’s Indian Poker Masters (IPM) series is on a meteoric rise, boasting an unparalleled prize pool soaring over ₹28 Crores GTD. As Day 16 unfolds, the series is brimming with adrenaline-packed showdowns, magnifying the best of online poker talent. While the leaderboard’s upper echelon remains steady for now, the impending series climax sees competitors doubling down to clinch supremacy.

Venkatesh ‘psyberius’ Mukundan has emerged as the series’ luminary, soaring to the pinnacle of the IPM leaderboard and steadfastly retaining his reign for three successive days. Amassing a staggering 15,593 points, Mukundan’s trail is illuminated by 52 cash triumphs. Among his laudable feats are championship titles in Masters#6, Masters#52 (4-Max) Hyper, and Masters#77 (PLO-6) HighRoller. Further solidifying his reign are his sterling runner-up spot in Masters#91 (6-Max) Turbo and a bronze finish in Masters#93.

Having once savored the leaderboard’s zenith on a spectacular Sunday, Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh now commands a robust second position. His score of 13,944 points mirrors his poker artistry, punctuated by stellar finishes in Masters#7 (6-Max) Turbo and Masters#40. Ghosh’s journey is further adorned by five pivotal final table spots, including an esteemed fourth in Masters#65 Highroller and a whisker-close second in Masters#72 Afternoon Value.

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor is nipping at Ghosh’s coattails, clinching the third berth with a laudable 13,869 points. Kapoor’s IPM saga showcases an impressive 57 cash conquests, punctuated by his crowning moments in Masters#4 and Masters#8 Bounty.

The IPM leaderboard also beams with luminaries like Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra garnering 13,821 points, Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC at 13,757 points, and the indefatigable ‘sw1612‘ securing 13,296 points.

The Indian Poker Masters series is indisputably carving its legacy in the annals of Indian poker. As the grand culmination beckons, the nation’s poker aficionados are on tenterhooks, awaiting the coronation of the definitive Indian Poker Master. The crescendo of exhilaration and elite competition is destined to intensify, spotlighting the leaderboard’s ultimate conquerors.

₹4 Crores GTD Masters#96 Main Event – Qualifier 3

Q3> Entries – 339 | Re-entries – 141 | Survivors – 42 | Chip Leader – Jaideep ‘GoneClubbing’ Sajwan (478,000)

Combined> Entries – 1,486 | Re-entries – 404 | Survivors – 170 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (564,000)

‘amar9031’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹55,340), Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹50,780), Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹41,260), ‘JC1870’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹25,310), and Anamika ‘Bossbaby97’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹22,470) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 239

Re-entries – 158

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 60

Rubin ‘insanium’ Labroo, a titleholder from Destiny 27.0 in July and a recent finalist in Wednesday’s Destiny, stamped his authority once more, clinching the top spot in Pocket52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets. With finesse and strategy, Labroo bested a strong field of 397 players (239 unique), securing a rewarding ₹3.27 Lakhs for his commendable win.

Besides this stellar victory, Labroo showcased depth and consistency with a deep run in PokerBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max) (31st for ₹35,280). He’s also set for Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s Masters#90 Main Event, having advanced through Qualifier 3. His online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.96 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Giving Labroo tough competition was the skilled ‘Assassinato,’ who clinched a well-deserved second place, adding ₹2.30 Lakhs to his bankroll.

Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik, who made waves on Tuesday, continued his exceptional form on Thursday. He accumulated a noteworthy ₹2.29 Lakhs across five deep runs, two of which saw him at the final table. Notably, Kaushik carved out a commendable fourth place in the Pocket Magnets, earning ₹1.32 Lakhs.

His top finishes include:

> 4th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹1,31,612

> 6th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹59,910

> 29th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹16,250

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s Masters#90 Main Event (through Qualifier 3)

Amit Kaushik’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.19 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #9

Other luminaries gracing the Pocket Magnets final table included Vinay ‘Vinay09’ Rajpal (6th for ₹80,416), and NaveenKumar ‘gaddarinsaan’ S (8th for ₹51,474).

With its ₹4,400 entry fee, the tournament faced an overlay of ₹4.12 Lakhs, which was a golden opportunity for the top 60 players who walked away with payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Rubin ‘insanium’ Labroo – ₹3,27,190
2. Assassinato – ₹2,29,804
3. FishingRod – ₹1,72,526
4. Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – ₹1,31,612
5. neet – ₹1,02,388
6. Vinay ‘Vinay09’ Rajpal – ₹80,416
7. Betaaz_badsha – ₹63,894
8. NaveenKumar ‘gaddarinsaan’ S – ₹51,474

Thursday Highroller – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 71

Re-entries – 41

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Renowned online mid-stakes master, Shivam ‘Daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey, has come back with a bang! After a pause of nearly three weeks, Dubey reclaimed his spot in the winner’s circle with a commendable performance in Pocket52’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Thursday Highroller. Outclassing a competitive field of 112 players (71 unique), he secured the coveted title and a handsome reward of ₹2.61 Lakhs.

Recently crowned champion of The CashMaker – Triple Chance, Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila, was a hair’s breadth away from capturing the 8 PM flagship title. He settled for the runner-up position, pocketing ₹1.83 Lakhs. Rohila further displayed his prowess with a notable final table stint in Spartan Poker’s Ultron, securing the 7th spot and an additional ₹62,371. Cumulatively, his Thursday ventures yielded a lucrative ₹2.46 Lakhs, propelling him past the ₹2 Crores threshold in tracked lifetime earnings.

The allure of Pocket52 continues to swell, bolstered by its consistent provision of attractive guarantees that lure elite poker aficionados. This was evident in the Thursday Highroller’s final table, which hosted distinguished players like Abhimanyu ‘Holy_Grail’ Mittal (3rd for ₹1.38 Lakhs) and Rishab ‘GOAT’ Malik (6th for ₹64,129).

Although the Thursday Highroller experienced a minor shortfall, missing its target guarantee by ₹80,000, its ₹12 Lakhs prize pool was generously shared among the top 60 contenders, ensuring worthy participants were aptly compensated.

Final Table Results

1. Shivam ‘Daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey– ₹2,60,915
2. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹1,83,263
3. Abhimanyu ‘Holy_Grail’ Mittal – ₹1,37,585
4. tanmay19 – ₹1,04,958
5. yennefer – ₹81,653
6. Rishab ‘GOAT’ Malik – ₹64,129

‘Gulmohar’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Snacks for ₹48,371), ‘PinkCity’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹40,336), and ‘ShoveTime’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Brunch for ₹38,697), and won the other Pocket52 marquees.

Spartan Poker

Ultron – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 137

Re-entries – 43

Re-buys – 113

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 27

Ever-ambitious Tarush ‘Tarush123’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) further burnished his credentials yesterday. Demonstrating formidable skill, he navigated a fierce field of 293 contenders (137 unique) in Spartan Poker’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Ultron, ultimately seizing a handsome sum of ₹3.99 Lakhs. Close on his heels was the relentless Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur, who walked away with ₹2.69 Lakhs for his second-place finish.

Karan Kapur’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹44.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

The Ultron final table was graced with distinguished pros such as the #3 ranked player of the year, Young Gun Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover (3rd for ₹1.85 Lakhs), Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta (5th for ₹1.20 Lakhs), Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila (7th for ₹62,371), and Hemant ‘$Hamza$’ Gagwana (8th for ₹48,780).

With a ₹6,600 entry fee, the event experienced an overlay of ₹42,000. By the close of the tournament, 27 players found their wallets notably thicker.

Final Table Results

1. Tarush ‘Tarush123’ Gupta – ₹3,98,700
2. Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur – ₹2,69,100
3. Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover – ₹1,85,220
4. bear_trap – ₹1,51,020
5. Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta – ₹1,20,420
6. Whateveh – ₹92,520
7. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹62,371
8. Hemant ‘$Hamza$’ Gagwana – ₹48,780

MBS#4 Terminator – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 146

Re-entries – 20

Re-buys – 87

Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,53,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,53,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,06,000

Places Paid – 20

A mysterious Spartan Poker user ‘leafly422,’ during their 48th MTT outing on the platform, exhibited a masterclass in poker strategy. With flair and precision, they triumphed over a competitive field of 253 participants (146 unique) in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD MBS#4 Terminator. Claiming the 8 PM marquee, they walked away with ₹1.15 Lakhs (₹70,391 in bounties), wiping out their previous losses on the site. Meanwhile, Sahil ‘JustHoldForOnce’ Nair showcased his undeniable talent, clinching the runner-up position and a commendable ₹68,440 (₹23,203 in bounties).

leafly422’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: 2.11 Lakhs | Site Profits: 20,639 | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Nair’s poker journey on Thursday didn’t end there. He accumulated a total of ₹1.09 Lakhs from three significant finishes, one of which was yet another appearance at a final table.

His Thursday winnings include:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s MBS #4 Terminator for ₹68,440

> 5th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹31,250

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹9,370

Sahil Nair’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.19 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6

The final table of MBS #4 Terminator witnessed the expertise of several seasoned players, featuring the likes Tanmaya ‘RTD27’ Gupta (4th for ₹23,034), Mranal ‘MSTHEBOSS’ Sharma (5th for ₹26,397), Dhaval ‘mahakal07’ Solanki (6th for ₹22,942), Shalvin ‘tigress83’ Vohra (7th for ₹11,705), and Ashish ‘oOgway’ Singh (8th for ₹10,630).

Attracting players with its appealing ₹2,200 buy-in, the MBS#4 Terminator generated an impressive prize pool of ₹5.06 Lakhs. This bounty was then distributed among the top 20 contenders.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. leafly422 – ₹115,031
2. Sahil ‘JustHoldForOnce’ Nair – ₹68,440
3. High Stack – ₹32,537
4. Tanmaya ‘RTD27’ Gupta – ₹23,034
5. Mranal ‘MSTHEBOSS’ Sharma – ₹26,397
6. Dhaval ‘mahakal07’ Solanki – ₹22,942
7. Shalvin ‘tigress83’ Vohra – ₹11,705
8. Ashish ‘oOgway’ Singh – ₹10,630

‘Vijay cambo’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD MBS #1 Kick-off for ₹25,790), ‘Rakeshsainji’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD MBS #2 Monster Turbo for ₹16,189), Pranav ‘R_U_SUAR’ Khandalkar (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD MBS #5 6-Max for ₹10,677), ‘Dontmuck’ (Won ₹75K GTD MBS #6 Last Chance for ₹8,301), and Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora (Won ₹50K GTD MBS #3 Hyper for ₹3,281) won the other MBS titles on Thursday.

‘shykko60’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹28,657), ‘wewononceagain’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Night Rider for ₹27,383) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

PokerSaint

Opal – ₹4 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,500

Total Entries – 241

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,000

Places Paid – 47

During PokerSaint’s premier Thursday event, the Opal, a swarm of 241 participants (inclusive of re-entries) dived into the action, with 47 emerging victorious to share the ₹4 Lakhs GTD prize bounty. Dominating the deck, site reg ‘Razorfish‘ bested the competition, seizing the crown and a noteworthy ₹47,635.

A riveting final table deal witnessed players like ‘AJ_PRO’ (2nd for ₹30,906), ‘BumHunter’ (3rd for ₹30,375), ‘Lakkadhaara’ (4th for ₹29,254), ‘Juwarijoker’ (5th for ₹28,907), site reg ‘AlarmingBell’ (6th for ₹26,689), ‘InTheDark1’ (7th for ₹26,198), and ‘#FaFa#’ (8th for ₹25,530) exiting with sizable rewards.

Additionally, PokerGuru’s very own Naman ‘QQssuckmedry’ Sharma made his mark in the fray, eventually accumulating ₹7,599 for his commendable tenth-place finish.

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Final Table Results

1. Razorfish – ₹47,635*
2. AJ_PRO – ₹30,906*
3. BumHunter – ₹30,375*
4. Lakkadhaara – ₹29,254*
5. Juwarijoker – ₹28,907*
6. AlarmingBell – ₹26,689*
7. InTheDark1 – ₹26,198*
8. #FaFa# – ₹25,530*

*denotes a FT deal

PokerDangal

Texas Thursday – ₹30k GTD

Buy-in – ₹330

Entries – 60

Re-buys – 47

Prize Pool – ₹30,000

Places Paid – 17

PokerDangal’s ‘mnjain‘ secured an impressive win in the ₹30k GTD Texas Thursday event. Rising above a field of 107 entrants, with 60 unique players, ‘mnjain’ seized the pinnacle, pocketing ₹8,474. Hot on his heels, ‘Pokerking123‘ grabbed the second spot, taking home ₹6,002.

Despite a modest ₹330 buy-in, the tournament amassed a noteworthy ₹35,310 prize pool, exceeding its set guarantee. The distinguished top 17 contenders were rewarded with payouts.

Final Table Results

1. mnjain – ₹8,474
2. Pokerking123 – ₹6,002
3. Magnumopus – ₹4,237
4. MacAAA – ₹3,177
5. RobMorgan – ₹2,471
6. ZAYN14 – ₹1,765
7. ShivamSeth – ₹1,324
8. Shib – ₹971
9. Mr_Ghost – ₹882

PokerStars India

The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 58

Re-entries – 38

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 13

Just two days after securing third place in the Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, Mrinal ‘-booy@h-‘ Manna triumphed over a 96-entry field (58 unique) to seize the title in PokerStars India’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition.

Before Manna could clinch the title, he negotiated a heads-up deal with Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat. This agreement allowed Manna to take home ₹1.98 Lakhs for his first-place finish, while Saraswat, despite finishing second, netted the larger prize of ₹2.19 Lakhs.

Furthermore, Saraswat marked another achievement by ranking in Adda52’s Godfather (12th for ₹25,000). This took his overall Thursday earnings to an impressive ₹2.44 Lakhs. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings:₹2.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

The Colosseum’s final table showcased renowned players, including Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria (3rd for ₹1.37 Lakhs), Vinayak ‘koi.toh.rok.lo’ Bajaj (4th for ₹1.04 Lakhs), Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (5th for ₹78,876), last night’s Pocket Magnets finalist Amit ‘Stu Ungar 7694’ Kaushik (6th for ₹59,910), Ayush ‘Kyanaamrakhu’ Garg (7th for ₹45,504) and Wednesday’s Nano DST champion Gopal ‘MrBigSlick139’ Bajaj (8th for ₹34,563).

Although the ₹11,000 buy-in event missed its projected guarantee by four entries, amounting to ₹40,000, it still rewarded the top 13 contenders with notable payouts.

As part of the Ticket Drop promotion, tickets to The Big Bash Mega SAt 15 Seats GTD, worth ₹1,000, were dropped randomly on selected tables.

Final Table Results

1. Mrinal ‘-booy@h-‘ Manna – ₹1,98,164*
2. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹2,18,831*
3. Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria – ₹1,36,722
4. Vinayak ‘koi.toh.rok.lo’ Bajaj – ₹1,03,846
5. Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹78,876
6. Amit ‘Stu Ungar 7694’ Kaushik – ₹59,910
7. Ayush ‘Kyanaamrakhu’ Garg – ₹45,504
8. Gopal ‘MrBigSlick139’ Bajaj – ₹34,563
9. lebowski287 – ₹29,585

*denotes a heads-up deal

‘erickhawlhring’ (Won ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹38,699), ‘starbuster12’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹14,591) and Kamal ‘kamalpunjabi’ Punjabi (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹10,473) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 220

Re-entries – 216

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 49

Esteemed poker pro Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot, fresh from clinching the Mega Stack title on Tuesday, has once again demonstrated his prowess with a second title win this week.

Munot’s standout performance was in Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather. He rose above a competitive field of 436 entries (220 unique). After a marathon session lasting over nine hours, Munot clinched his second Godfather title and the top prize of ₹6.12 Lakhs. The runner-up position went to Saahib ‘saahib’ Bawa (opted out of our tracking) who bagged ₹3.62 Lakhs.

In addition, Munot marked a cash finish in PokerBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max) (85th for ₹20,580), bringing his day’s total winnings to ₹6.33 Lakhs.

Munot’s Thursday finishes include:

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹6,12,500

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max) for ₹20,580

Ashish Munot’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.71 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.39 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.87 Crores | Ranked #2 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #1 in the Annual Profits

Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang displayed his skill, accumulating a significant ₹2.74 Lakhs across three cash finishes.

His finishes include:

> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,50,000

> 60th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max) for ₹23,520

> Made Day 2 of PokerBaazi’s Masters#96 Main Event (from Qualifier 3)

Anmol Narang’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara, the champion of Sunday’s Masters#72 Afternoon Value, garnered ₹97,920 from three cash finishes, which include:

> 7th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹68,750

> 23rd in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹19,800

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹9,370

Tanmay Benara’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.90 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.88 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.25 Lakhs

Young Gun Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta showcased promising potential, earning ₹2.24 Lakhs from three ITM finishes, including:

> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,87,500

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹21,551

> 91st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#95 (7-Max) for ₹14,700

> Made Day 2 of PokerBaazi’s Masters#96 Main Event (from Qualifier 3)

Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma (6th for ₹87,500), Young Gun Devang ‘spark123’ Yadav (5th for ₹1.25 Lakhs), and the 2022 Player of the Year, Young Gun Anuj ‘anuj25395’ Yadav, (8th for ₹56,250) also secured commendable final table spots in the Godfather.

The latest ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather tournament fell short, incurring an overlay of ₹3.20 Lakhs. The top 49 players were rewarded with payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹6,12,500
2. Saahib ‘saahib’ Bawa – ₹3,62,500
3. Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang – ₹2,50,000
4. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹1,87,500
5. Devang ‘ spark123’ Yadav – ₹1,25,000
6. Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma – ₹87,500
7. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹68,750
8. Anuj ‘anuj25395’ Yadav – ₹56,250

₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano Main Event – Day 1B

1B> Entries – 144 | Re-entries – 80 | Survivors – 29 | Chip Leader – Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava (270,706)

Combined> Entries – 282 | Re-entries – 146 | Survivors – 55 | Overall Chip Leader – Avadh ‘cateyes’ Shah (291,804)

‘Indianaccent’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1.39 Lakhs) won the other Adda52 marquee.

Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹46,966), ‘9A2A0A5A0A’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Nano Godfather for ₹45,007), Karan ‘karannthakker’ Thakker (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹27,775), ‘bullzeye’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹21,442), ‘Mahadevpoker’ (Won ₹70K Nano Crack Jack for ₹14,406), ‘Rohit246468’ (Won ₹30K Nano Battleship for ₹10,489) and ‘Gautam12345666’ (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,686) won the other Nano titles on Tuesday.

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