Daily Majors: Naman Agrawal Shines Bright in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show; Vinay B Crushes It on Natural8 India

The year may be winding down, but the Indian poker scene is just heating up! From the sun-soaked beaches of Phu Quoc to the bustling casinos of Malaysia and Cambodia, Team India is on an absolute tear, conquering the South Asian felts with unprecedented ferocity. On the heels of the Indian contingent’s dominating run at the APT Phu Quoc 2024, they’re back at it again! Nishant Sharma kicked off the Poker Dream 13 Malaysia with a bang, outlasting the competition in Event #14: MYR 2K Pot Limit Omaha to claim the title and a cool ₹4.35 Lakhs. Not to be outdone, Arun Kishore Godiyal stormed the PokerStars APPT Cambodia 2024, seizing victory in Event #7: $250 Bubble Rush for a ₹2.05 Lakhs payday. Talk about a winning streak!

But the action isn’t just confined to the live arena! Online poker is hotter than ever, with PokerBaazi turning up the heat with its boosted guarantees. Natural8 India is also fueling the fire, with players racking up some seriously impressive scores. And hold on tight, because A23 Poker’s ₹1.50 Crores GTD Dynamite Series is about to unleash its final week of high-octane tournament action!

Monday belonged to the unstoppable Naman Agrawal! This poker maestro, best known for his ‘Baazi Millionaires‘ win in June and The Endeavour victory just last month, continued his reign of terror by conquering PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for a whopping ₹5.46 Lakhs! This marks Agrawal’s second major victory in a mere three weeks, solidifying his status as one of the hottest players on the platform. With over 90% of his lifetime winnings amassed this year alone, Agrawal is on an absolute tear. He even managed a deep run in The Big Show Lite, bringing his total Monday haul to an astounding ₹5.52 Lakhs and making him the undisputed king of the day. But the excitement didn’t stop there! Deveshwar Raj, Adda52’s Head Shot Bounty winner from August, also put on a show, finishing as the runner-up and claiming a personal-best ₹3.26 Lakhs.

Over at Natural8 India, Vinay B continued his hot streak after last week’s impressive performance. This POY contender delivered another masterclass, securing a second-place finish in the LUCKY SEVENS Superstack Turbo 77 for a cool ₹4.48 Lakhs. This marks his second-best score on the platform, adding to his already impressive total winnings of over ₹16 Lakhs. A deep run in Adda52’s Iron Man further boosted his earnings to ₹4.53 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, the enigmatic ‘dontraiseplz’ continued to mystify and amaze. Fresh off a runner-up finish in Sunday’s Zodiac Main Event, this player showcased their incredible skills once again with a 158th place finish in the colossal Mystery Bounty Main Event 108. Navigating a massive field of 55,356 entries, they bagged ₹3.55 Lakhs, pushing their total earnings past ₹22 Lakhs.

The poker veteran Anant Purohit is showing no signs of slowing down! Hot on the heels of his third-place finish in last week’s Bounty Hunters HR 525 on Natural8 India, Purohit plunged into the massive Mystery Bounty Main Event 108 and emerged with a cool ₹2.65 Lakhs for his 217th-place finish. This latest score adds to his already staggering yearly winnings of ₹4.47 Crores (across all platforms), climbing to #3 in the Player of the Year standings.

Meanwhile, Tarun Goyal, the WSOP bracelet winner, continues to rewrite records on Natural8 India! After his fourth-place finish in last week’s High Rollers Daily Wrap Up 525, Goyal showcased his skills once again, navigating the packed field of the Mystery Bounty Main Event 108 to finish 1,023rd, adding ₹1.92 Lakhs to his bankroll. Goyal’s total earnings for the year have hit a jaw-dropping ₹7.28 Crores, with ₹6.64 Crores of that coming from Natural8 India alone. Leading the POY race with a ₹1.37 Crore lead over Young Gun Neel Joshi, Goyal is the first Indian to cross the ₹7 Crore mark in a single year of online winnings, bolstered by an impressive four eight-figure scores.

Over on PokerBaazi, Chethan C K ended a 4.5-month title drought in spectacular fashion, taking down The Big Show Lite for ₹1.56 Lakhs after a thrilling three-way deal. This victory is even more impressive considering his podium finish in the same event just last month! With a deep run in The Big Show adding to his winnings, Chethan’s total Monday earnings crossed ₹1.67 Lakhs, putting him firmly back in the black on the platform.

Arjun Raghani, after a string of final table appearances, claimed ₹1.39 Lakhs for his runner-up finish in The Big Show Lite, bringing his total to over ₹2.50 Lakhs from five deep runs, including final tables in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters and Adda52’s Voyager. Meanwhile, Inzemaam Husain, a BSS Super Value finalist two weeks ago, took third place for ₹1.17 Lakhs, from the deal.

Lawyer-turned-poker pro Armaan Kochhar is back in the winner’s circle! Just weeks after his first triumph in Natural8 India’s Daily Hyper 50, Kochhar returned to conquer the tournament once again, outlasting a field of 187 competitors to claim the title and a ₹1.62 Lakhs payday. He wasn’t done yet, though! Kochhar capped off his Monday with a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, boosting his total winnings for the day to an impressive ₹1.72 Lakhs.

On A23 Poker, Rahul Arora delivered a masterclass in resilience. Known for his victory in Adda52’s Nano Godfather back in July, Arora broke a four-month downswing with a spectacular win in the TNT Rush. Live-streaming his victory on the platform’s new desktop app, Arora claimed the title and ₹1.54 Lakhs, marking a triumphant return to the winner’s circle.

It was a night of milestones on PokerBaazi, as Varun Bhasin etched his name into the platform’s history books by claiming his first-ever flagship victory in the Daily Last Chance. Bhasin navigated his way to a heads-up deal, securing a handsome ₹1.42 Lakhs payday. With another cash added to his total, Bhasin’s Monday earnings exceeded ₹1.48 Lakhs. Nikhil Yadav came agonizingly close to his first online win in over four years, ultimately finishing as the runner-up for ₹1.36 Lakhs from the deal. Yadav also made a strong showing in The Big Show, pushing his total Monday earnings to over ₹1.46 Lakhs.

Yudhisthir Singh Rathore, the culinary expert who spiced things up with a Daily Micro HighRoller win back in June, is back in the spotlight! This time, he conquered Adda52’s Iron Man, forging his way to a heads-up deal and a sizzling ₹1.35 Lakhs payday. Yash Chitre, a two-time Iron Man champion and recent Adda52 Millions finalist, proved his mettle once again, finishing as the runner-up and earning ₹1.29 Lakhs from the deal. With three deep runs under his belt, Chitre raked in a total of over ₹1.36 Lakhs.

The mysterious ‘Raja31740388’ emerged from the shadows to claim their first-ever victory on Junglee Poker. Fresh off a fourth-place finish in last week’s Thursday Thunder, this enigmatic player unleashed their inner beast to conquer the Monday Monster and seize a ₹1.20 Lakhs prize. Meanwhile, Manish Jangid quenched his thirst for victory after a two-month dry spell, securing a runner-up finish and a well-deserved ₹60,382 payday.

The day was a showcase of poker brilliance, with several players making their mark in marquee tournaments. The victors included Lavesh Meena, Sehej Singh, Cherag Batliwala, Mohak Kapoor, Kiran Mondal, and Rahul Kumar, each adding their own touch of glory to an action-packed Monday.

Here are the Monday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Big Show – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 347

Re-entries – 322

Prize Pool – ₹33,45,000

Places Paid – 101

PokerBaazi is on a roll, making waves in the Indian poker scene. Their recent anniversary celebrations brought boosted guarantees that are here to stay, and their game-changing partnership with the World Poker Tour has everyone buzzing about the upcoming ₹35 Crore GTD WPT India Online series next month. They’re raising the bar for poker in India, and it’s clear they’re just getting started.

The excitement continued on Monday night, with the ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Show stealing the primetime spotlight. Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal, one of the June ‘Baazi Millionaires‘ and the winner of last month’s The Endeavour, took down the tournament in spectacular fashion.

Agrawal fired three bullets in the 8 PM headliner and battled for over 7.5 hours against a guarantee-crushing field of 669 entries (347 unique). When the dust settled, he was the last player standing, claiming the top prize of ₹5.46 Lakhs and his second big win in three weeks. Agrawal has been on a remarkable run on PokerBaazi this year, with over 90% of his lifetime winnings on the platform coming in 2024 alone. This victory marks his fourth-biggest score, with all his top ten scores recorded this year.

And that wasn’t all – he also made a deep run in The Big Show Lite, bringing his total winnings for Monday to a massive ₹5.52 Lakhs, making him the day’s biggest winner by far.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹5,46,239

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹5,669

Naman Agrawal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹92.88 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹33.25 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹87.13 Lakhs

While Agrawal was busy crushing the tables, Deveshwar ‘deveshwar’ Raj was also making a name for himself. Raj, who had a victory in Adda52’s Head Shot Bounty on August 30, just missed the top spot in The Big Show. While he finished runner-up, he still walked away with a personal best ₹3.26 Lakhs.

Deveshwar Raj’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.44 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹12.18 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Big Show’s final table featured a mix of rising stars, including Sunday’s MMA Highroller champion Karan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Pantola (4th for ₹2.01 Lakhs), ‘syng8’ (5th for ₹1.47 Lakhs), two-time IPM title winner Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala (6th for ₹1.20 Lakhs), ‘Supertight’ (7th for ₹97,674), and Abhishek ‘abhishekthoke’ Thoke (8th for ₹75,263).

With a buy-in of ₹5,750, The Big Show more than delivered, smashing its guarantee with a prize pool of ₹33.45 Lakhs. The top 101 players got a piece of the pie, with even a min-cash awarding a respectable ₹10,704 – a great way to kick off the week for many players.

Final Table Results

1. Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal – ₹5,46,239
2. Deveshwar ‘deveshwar’ Raj – ₹3,26,472
3. Swarish – ₹2,60,241
4. Karan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Pantola – ₹2,00,700
5. syng8 – ₹1,47,180
6. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – ₹1,20,420
7. Supertight – ₹97,674
8. Abhishek ‘abhishekthoke’ Thoke – ₹75,263

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 278

Re-entries – 205

Prize Pool – ₹10,50,042

Places Paid – 78

They say poker is a game of skill, luck, and nerves of steel. But sometimes, it’s about sheer determination. Varun ‘Vire7’ Bhasin (opted out of our tracking), a familiar face on PokerBaazi, just proved that in spades. After years of dedication to the game and countless hours spent honing his skills, he finally achieved a milestone victory in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance.

Imagine the scene: it’s 10:30 PM, and the virtual felt is electric with the energy of 278 players (483 total entries) vying for the title. Among them is Bhasin, a familiar name on the platform, his eyes fixed on the prize. Hour after hour, the field narrows as the tension mounts. Finally, as dawn approaches, Bhasin finds himself heads-up, battling for the title. A tense deal is struck, and he emerges victorious, claiming a ₹1.42 Lakhs payday – his first-ever flagship win and his second-biggest score on PokerBaazi.

But Bhasin had already warmed up before the win. Earlier in the day, he navigated his way to a respectable 26th place finish in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, adding ₹5,822 to his winnings and bringing his Monday total to over ₹1.48 Lakhs.

The Daily Last Chance wasn’t short on drama. Nikhil ‘Cashgood’ Yadav, returning to PokerBaazi after a month-long break, was on the verge of his first online victory in over four years. The heads-up duel between him and Bhasin was a nail-biter, but ultimately, Yadav fell just short, finishing as the runner-up. Still, he walked away with a hefty ₹1.36 Lakhs from the deal, his fourth-biggest score on PokerBaazi. And like Bhasin, Yadav had another successful run in The Big Show, finishing 88th for an additional ₹10,704, bringing his total to over ₹1.46 Lakhs.

The Daily Last Chance final table was a who’s who of PokerBaazi regulars, with notable performances by Arvind ‘ArvindRathi001’ Rathi (3rd for ₹86,103), Pritam ‘pritamrockon’ Dhokane (4th for ₹60,902), and Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu (7th for ₹33,601).

With a buy-in of ₹2,500, the Daily Last Chance smashed its advertised ₹10 Lakhs guarantee, generating a prize pool of over ₹10.50 Lakhs. The top 78 players shared the spoils, with a min-cash of ₹5,250 – more than double the buy-in. For many, this made the late-night grind more than worth it.

Final Table Results

1. Varun ‘Vire7’ Bhasin – ₹1,41,998*
2. Nikhil ‘Cashgood’ Yadav – ₹1,35,738*
3. Arvind ‘ArvindRathi001’ Rathi – ₹86,103
4. Pritam ‘pritamrockon’ Dhokane – ₹60,902
5. Headortail – ₹51,452
6. AceyJuicey – ₹42,527
7. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹33,601
8. SinWithAGrin – ₹24,676

*denotes a heads-up deal

The Big Show Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 405

Re-entries – 319

Prize Pool – ₹12,59,760

Places Paid – 111

It was a night of high-stakes action and dramatic reversals on PokerBaazi as Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K stormed back to the top of the leaderboard in spectacular fashion. He took down the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite for a sweet ₹1.56 Lakhs after a tense three-way deal. This victory must have been incredibly satisfying for Chethan, who had come close to the title in this very last month but had to settle for third place. This time, he wasn’t going to be denied.

Chethan has been on a rollercoaster ride lately, with some deep runs and frustrating near misses. But he never gave up, and his determination finally paid off in a big way. This win not only breaks Chethan’s 4.5-month dry spell but also marks his second victory of the year.

The 7:30 PM flagship event was packed with 724 entries (405 unique players), all hungry for the win. But Chethan was locked in. He played with incredible focus and skill, navigating the intense competition for over six hours before finally emerging as the champion. This victory is among his top ten career scores – not a bad night’s work! And to add icing on the cake, Chethan also made a splash in The Big Show, bringing his total winnings for the day to over ₹1.67 Lakhs and swinging back into the black on PokerBaazi.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹1,56,463* (three-way deal)

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹10,704

Chethan C K’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹62.82 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹17.53 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹60.80 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.82 Lakhs

But the drama didn’t stop there. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani, who has been crushing it lately with final table appearances in tournaments like Adda52’s Maverick and MMA 8-Max, PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite, and Spartan Poker’s Bullet, almost snatched the The Big Show Lite title himself. He gave it his all but had to settle for second place and a still-impressive ₹1.39 Lakhs from the three-way deal. Raghani’s hot streak continued as he made waves in four other tournaments, including more final table appearances in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters and Adda52’s Voyager. By the end of his Monday grind, he’d boosted his bankroll by over ₹2.50 Lakhs!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹1,38,716* (three-way deal)

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹53,250

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹32,800

> 5th in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹18,042

> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Bullet for ₹7,500

Arjun Raghani’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.81 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹71.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.29 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹46.24 Lakhs

Inzemaam ‘Shavzz’ Husain also rode the wave of success, building on his final table appearance in the BSS Super Value two weeks ago with a strong showing in The Big Show Lite. After firing three bullets, Husain landed in third place, taking home ₹1.17 Lakhs from the deal – his seventh-best score on PokerBaazi this year.

Inzemaam Husain’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹74.92 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.19 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹45.42 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹2.29 Lakhs

The Big ShowLite final table was packed with other familiar faces like IPM#17 (7-Max) Monsterstack and IPM#65 Monsterstack runner-up Suraj ‘Kioshima6969’ Singh (4th for ₹72,310), Sunday’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT finalist Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (5th for ₹59,839), last month’s Friday Supernova finalist Sreeharsha ‘yUDdam’ Boneni (7th for ₹37,919), and recent The Quest Lite champion Kunal ’Vampire2706’ Chaudhary (8th for ₹27,841).

With a ₹2,000 buy-in, The Big Show Lite proved to be an incredible value proposition, generating a tempting ₹12.60 Lakhs prize pool. The top 111 players all cashed in, with each taking home at least ₹4,535 – more than double their initial investment.

Final Table Results

1. Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ C K – ₹1,56,463*
2. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – ₹1,38,716*
3. Inzemaam ‘Shavzz’ Husain – ₹1,16,763*
4. Suraj ‘Kioshima6969’ Singh – ₹72,310
5. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹59,839
6. Highonyellow – ₹48,375
7. Sreeharsha ‘yUDdam’ Boneni – ₹37,919
8. Kunal ’Vampire2706’ Chaudhary – ₹27,841

*denotes a three-way deal

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 174

Re-entries – 117

Prize Pool – ₹5,06,340

Places Paid – 61

Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh is crushing it on PokerBaazi! It’s like he’s found his rhythm and can’t stop winning. First, he took down the Boost not once but twice last month. Then, he kept the momentum going with a victory in the (6-Max) SPRINT last Saturday. And just when you thought he might be cooling off, he goes and dominates the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on Monday.

This latest win was arguably the toughest. Singh had to outlast a guarantee-crushing field of 291 entries (174 unique) in the 1:30 PM marquee. The tension was thick for six hours as he went head-to-head with some serious competition. But when the dust settled, Singh stood tall, claiming his first-ever (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title, a sweet ₹60,761 in cash, and the undeniable right to boast about his victory. This is his second-biggest win on PokerBaazi, and it feels like he’s just getting warmed up. He also snagged a 10th place finish in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) Hyper, adding another ₹4,000 to his winnings and bringing his Monday total to a respectable ₹64,761.

Sehej Singh’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.68 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹76,558 | Titles Won in 2024: #4

Meanwhile, ‘lucifer1999,‘ who’s been grinding on PokerBaazi since November 2021, made a serious run for their first big win on the platform. After making two entries, they battled to an impressive runner-up finish, banking a cool ₹44,052. This is their biggest score on PokerBaazi yet – and more than enough to put them back in the black.

lucifer1999’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹78,872 | Site Profits: ₹25,452

Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah (3rd for ₹32,912), Karan ‘silentkiller25’ Sanghrajka (4th for ₹26,785), Aditya ‘adityalucky’ Parashar (5th for ₹21,266) and Anshul ‘phaadunga’ Thakur (6th for ₹15,950) were other known faces who battled hard on the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table.

The ₹2,750 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost blew past its guarantee, creating a tempting ₹5.06 Lakhs prize pool. The top 61 finishers got a piece of the pie, with each taking home at least ₹3,747 – that’s more than double their buy-in! And with the stakes this high, you can bet the action was intense, setting the stage for an even more exciting evening of poker action on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. Sehej ‘UdixiAgain’ Singh – ₹60,761
2. lucifer1999 – ₹44,052
3. Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah – ₹32,912
4. Karan ‘silentkiller25’ Sanghrajka – ₹26,785
5. Aditya ‘adityalucky’ Parashar – ₹21,266
6. Anshul ‘phaadunga’ Thakur – ₹15,950
7. pokerbaaaaaazzz – ₹13,013

‘4betdonkey’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘ramboczar’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹27,320), ‘4betdonkey’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,380), ‘parshaara’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max Hyper for ₹16,000), ‘lucifer780’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹16,000), ‘AK47R26’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹10,000), and ‘proffz4’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹9,010) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.

A23 Poker

TNT Rush – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹999

Entries – 222

Re-entries – 185

Prize Pool – ₹7,50,000

Places Paid – 80

A23 Poker’s ₹1.50 Crores GTD Dynamite Series is turning into a streamer spectacular! First, Jayant ‘Jayferro’ Alagawadi, a legend in the Indian poker streaming scene, snagged a podium finish in the TNT Rush last Wednesday. Then, our very own SharmaJI (Naman Sharma) did the same on Saturday. But the real fireworks ignited last night when Rahul ‘rahul2212’ Arora took down the whole darn thing – and he did it live on stream for all his fans to witness on A23 Poker’s brand-spanking-new desktop app.

Now, Arora is known for his crazy online sessions and his entertaining streams, but lately, he’s been in a bit of a slump. Remember his big win in July when he took down the Adda52 Nano Godfather title? That had started feeling like ages ago. The poker gods seemed to have turned their backs on him for four months. The cards weren’t falling his way, and the doubts started to creep in. Was that big win just a flash in the pan?

Well, he answered those questions last night with a resounding “HELL NO!” He jumped into the ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD TNT Rush with a fire in his belly and a point to prove. And his loyal fans were right there with him, glued to his YouTube stream, ready to witness his comeback story unfold.

He reached the final table fourth in chips but wasn’t content to sit back and wait. He was there to win. Arora displayed masterful play, knocking out four of his final-table rivals one by one. With each elimination, Arora’s confidence grew. He played with a fearlessness that was captivating to watch, combining aggression with calculated risks. He systematically dismantled his opponents, each knockout bringing him closer to the title. The chat on his stream was a frenzy of emojis and cheers as Arora’s stack grew larger and his opponents dwindled.

Finally, it was down to two: Arora and ‘nickgoel91.’ The tension was so thick you could cut it with a butter knife. This was a heads-up duel for all the marbles, a clash with a ₹1.54 Lakhs payday on the line. However, Arora had the momentum and rode it like a wave. He applied relentless pressure, forcing ‘nickgoel91’ into difficult decisions. On the final hand, Arora’s aggression proved too much, and ‘nickgoel91’ made a costly mistake, paving the way for Arora’s victory, earning ₹69,375 in second place.

The chat on Arora’s stream exploded with congratulations as he claimed the ₹1.54 Lakhs top prize. It was a moment of redemption, a culmination of months of hard work and dedication. Arora had proven that he was back, stronger than ever.

For those who missed the action, the thrilling stream is available below

A23 Poker is crashing onto the Indian poker scene with a bang, and their Dynamite Series is just the first salvo in a barrage of exciting promotions to come. Last night’s ₹999 buy-in TNT Rush was a value-packed spectacle with a whopping ₹3.43 Lakhs overlay. With payouts extending to the top 80 finishers, the TNT Rush turned into a mid-stakes player’s dream.

But the Dynamite Series is just the beginning. A23 Poker is determined to shake up the Indian poker scene with a combination of enticing promotions, cutting-edge software, and a commitment to building a vibrant community for players of all levels. So, if you’re looking for a poker platform that delivers on its promises, A23 Poker is the place to be. They’re not just making a strong entry; they’re poised to take the Indian poker scene by storm. Keep your eyes peeled because this is just the start of a wild ride.

Final Table Results

1. Rahul ‘rahul2212’ Arora – ₹1,53,750
2. nickgoel91 – ₹69,375
3. atlas7009 – ₹46,875
4. lord424075 – ₹31,875
5. biswas666 – ₹30,000
6. prince165 – ₹23,625

Junglee Poker

Monday Monster – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 220

Ranked Prize Pool – ₹2,80,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,20,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Monster kicked off the week with a bang, and it was a wild ride from start to finish! 220 runners piled into the 8 PM marquee event, and the competition was fierce right from the get-go. It was a battle of wits, nerves, and sheer determination that stretched long into the night.

Just when the tension was almost unbearable, at 3:52 AM, a champion emerged: the mysterious ‘Raja31740388.‘ This player, still riding high from a fourth-place finish in last week’s Thursday Thunder, was on a mission. They navigated the Monday Monster with impressive skill, claiming their first-ever victory on the platform. And what a victory it was! ‘Raja31740388’ walked away with a cool ₹1.20 Lakhs, including a hefty ₹71,344 in bounties.

But it wasn’t a cakewalk. Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid, a seasoned player in the mid-stakes arena, was hot on their heels. Jangid, eager to break a two-month dry spell, put up a great fight but had to settle for second place and ₹60,382 (₹12,250 in bounties). It was a close one!

And the excitement didn’t stop there! Naman ‘CairyHunt09’ Puri, fresh off his Saturday Jacks victory and a win in PokerBaazi’s BSS just the day before, was looking to make it a hat trick. He fought his way to the Monday Monster final table, finishing in third place for ₹46,436 (₹15,188 in bounties). Though he narrowly missed the top spot, Puri continued his hot streak with deep runs in three other PokerBaazi events last night for a Monday total worth ₹61,531.

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Monday Monster for ₹46,436* (₹15,188 in bounties)

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹7,560

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹4,535

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹3,000

Despite the ₹2,300 buy-in Monday Monster falling a noticeable ₹60,000 short of its advertised ₹5 Lakhs guarantee, the event saw intense action. With 23 players cashing in and a mountain of bounties to be won, Junglee Poker once again proved why it’s the go-to platform for mid-stakes players. They consistently offer incredible value and thrilling poker action that keeps players returning for more.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Raja31740388 – ₹1,19,504
2. Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid – ₹60,382
3. Naman ‘CairyHunt09’ Puri – ₹46,436
4. sartaj7777 – ₹31,298
5. sportfire44975837 – ₹21,502
6. kkshold – ₹18,759
7. amyrajangra – ₹14,455
8. sajidkhan864 – ₹13,091

‘blastmohan’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Monday Battleground for ₹54,539) and ‘call.or.fold’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monday Sunsetter for ₹23,129) won the other Monday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 162

Re-entries – 151

Rebuys – 13

Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 47

Yudhisthir ‘rowdy6’ Singh Rathore, the culinary maestro who brings the heat both in the kitchen and at the poker tables, has reclaimed his spot in the winner`s circle! This master chef, who last tasted victory in PokerBaazi’s Daily Micro HighRoller in June, had come tantalisingly close to another win several times with a string of deep runs and near misses.

But last night, Rathore’s hunger for a win reached a boiling point as he entered Adda52’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man. He stormed into a field of 326 entries (162 unique) in the 8 PM flagship, his online cards becoming weapons in his hands, slicing and dicing through the competition. The battle raged for five and a half hours, but in the end, Rathore was the last one standing, sealing his win with a heads-up deal and ending a 4.5-month title drought in style.

This victory adds a fourth shiny trophy to Rathore’s cabinet and a cool ₹1.35 Lakhs to his bankroll – his sixth-best score of the year! It seems this ‘rowdy’ chef has finally found the perfect recipe for poker success, mixing his culinary creativity with calculated aggression at the tables.

Yudhishthir Singh Rathore’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹32.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹63.61 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹6.42 Lakhs

But Rathore wasn’t the only one making waves. Mid-stakes crusher Yash ‘Babyshark21’ Chitre, a two-time Iron Man champion himself (July 2021 and June 2024), was hot on his heels. Fresh off a final table appearance in Adda52 Millions the previous night, Chitre put up a fierce fight before finishing as the runner-up, taking home ₹1.29 Lakhs from the heads-up deal. And Chitre wasn’t done yet – he went on to make two more deep runs, raking in over ₹1.36 Lakhs for the day.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,28,567* (heads-up deal)

> 96th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹4,535

> 18th in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹3,208

Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.06 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹17.02 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹4.03 Lakhs

The legendary Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava, known for his consistency and a previous Iron Man win (2022), was also in the hunt for a repeat victory. This online beast, with recent final table finishes in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite and Adda52’s MMA Highroller, clinched a sixth-place finish, adding ₹32,182 to his already impressive tally (over ₹11 Crores in tracked online winnings!).

With a ₹2,750 buy-in and a ₹17,600 overlay, Iron Man was a fantastic opportunity for players. It paid out the top 47 finishers with a min-cash worth ₹5,641 – more than double the entry fee! All said, the tournament delivered exciting action and incredible value – a perfect way to kick off the week on Adda52!

Final Table Results

1. Yudhisthir ‘rowdy6’ Singh Rathore – ₹1,35,004*
2. Yash ‘Babyshark21’ Chitre – ₹1,28,567*
3. thebaldeagle – ₹81,715
4. Nikkar22 – ₹59,897
5. harsh20 – ₹43,905
6. Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava – ₹32,182

*denotes a heads-up deal

Cherag ‘TheMiracleBoy’ Batliwala (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹44,621), Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘Akm95’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹23,590), ‘hpl500’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹14,671), ‘ishtehaar’ (Won ₹70K GTD Iron Man Lite for ₹13,505), and ‘amis00789’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘Ankit-W’ (Won ₹7 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks for ₹1.65 Lakhs), ‘HardBuffer’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹86,130), ‘kinematic’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,890), ‘thedude7’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO6 for ₹30,000), ‘earlytoy_gopbq’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO6 for ₹28,150), and ‘LESSEGO’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹24,150) won the Monday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Lavesh ‘devbhati’ Meena (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Monday Masters for ₹75,200), ‘Nonu06’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹47,750), ‘dhuru4’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹28,650), Kiran ‘kiran713321’ Mondal (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,577), ‘goli1818’ (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹15,922), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹50K GTD PLO 6 for ₹11,100), and ‘haryanvishora’ (Won ₹60K GTD Equaliser for ₹10,800) won the Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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