Daily Majors: Narayan Ramaswamy Makes Waves on Friday With a Scorching ₹34 Lakhs Score in Natural8 India’s Crystal Ball 108

The New Year buzz is blazing away on the online poker tables, and there’s no hint of it letting up! Players seem to be supercharged by holiday excitement or perhaps inspired by fresh goals for 2025, hitting the virtual felts with an electrifying spark. PokerBaazi is right at the forefront of this frenzy with an amped-up tournament lineup, while Natural8 India, Adda52, and Junglee Poker are keeping the momentum rolling for all the card sharks out there.

Friday brought a massive surprise on Natural8 India, where newcomer Narayan Ramaswamy made a mind-blowing entrance. In his very first outing on the platform, he took down second place in the Crystal Ball 108, which featured an eye-popping 7,467 entries. This astonishing result earned him a whopping ₹34 Lakhs—easily putting him at the head of the pack for the day.

Ranchi’s very own Pranay Tigga kicked off 2025 with a bang on PokerBaazi by winning The Quest, snapping an 8.5-month streak without a title. This success arrived on the heels of a podium finish in The Big Show last November and gave him a personal record of ₹5.49 Lakhs. Another fresh face on the platform, ‘farawayFivers75,’ delivered a breakout performance as the runner-up, taking home ₹3.29 Lakhs—nearly ten times their previous best score from a final-table finish in the WTF last week!

Over on Pocket52, ‘frankie08’ kept the highlights coming by triumphing in the Pocket Highroller for a platform-best ₹3.86 Lakhs. Hot on his heels, Nishant Chowdhury turned in a strong runner-up performance worth ₹2.70 Lakhs. To top it off, he landed a final table spot in Adda52’s Ballers Lite for an extra bump, pushing his total winnings to ₹2.75 Lakhs.

Three-time Player of the Year and Young Gun Gaurav Sood proved once again why he’s a top contender. He dominated Adda52’s Ferris Wheel—his second triumph of 2025 after winning PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite the day before—grabbing ₹3.32 Lakhs and pushing his tally to ₹3.68 Lakhs from five deep runs. A mysterious competitor, ‘9F2F3F4G3G,’ snagged the runner-up spot, notching a career-best ₹2.46 Lakhs.

On Natural8 India, ‘chalnighlavdya’ made a dazzling return after a 9.5-month break. They claimed first place in the Daily Hyper 30 for ₹79,235, then followed up with two more fantastic final tables—third in Daily Hyper 80 (₹77,305) and fourth in Midnight Madness III 88 (₹1.01 Lakhs). When the dust settled, they had racked up a cool ₹2.58 Lakhs in total winnings! Meanwhile, Vinay B cruised to an eighth-place finish in the Merry Monster Stack 250 for ₹1.22 Lakhs, wrapping up his day with ₹1.69 Lakhs from three deep runs.

Once again on PokerBaazi, Shivkesh Meena snapped a nine-month dry spell in jaw-dropping fashion by clinching the WTF title. Navigating a tough field, he walked away with ₹2.44 Lakhs—his fourth-biggest payday on the site.

In PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite, Young Gun Aayush Arya pulled off a thrilling victory worth ₹2.05 Lakhs. The WSOP bracelet winner padded his bankroll with two more deep runs, bringing his total to ₹2.32 Lakhs. Meanwhile, EndBoss 7.0 runner-up Arbaaz Ahmed turned a tiny ₹287 satellite ticket into a second-place finish for ₹1.35 Lakhs. He wasn’t done yet—he also scored runner-up in the WTF against Meena, scooping another ₹1.61 Lakhs to round out a stellar ₹3 Lakhs haul across three deep runs.

PokerBaazi’s low-stakes staple Sunny Singh ended a 14-month wait for a title by locking up the Daily Last Chance for a personal-best ₹1.94 Lakhs. It was his fifth online title overall, and his second on PokerBaazi, helping him recoup about one-third of his lifetime online poker losses. Another low-stakes regular, ‘hustler009,’ snagged second place with a career-best ₹1.27 Lakhs, bouncing back into the black on the platform.

On Junglee Poker, ‘expert69’ notched their first flagship win in the Friday Supernova, grabbing a site-best ₹1.43 Lakhs. This triumph follows their fifth-place finish in Sunday’s Countdown Knockout. Trailing close behind was new face ‘spppppp,’ who bagged ₹1.02 Lakhs for the runner-up spot.

Meanwhile, Friday proved to be a roaring success across the board, with Jatin Sablani, Bhanu Prakash KC, Ganesh Durgade, Saksham Gulati, Dhruv Singh, Pradeep Singh, Neeraj Kumar, and Ankit Saurabh all rising to the top in various events.

Here are the Friday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Quest – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 426

Re-entries – 306

Prize Pool – ₹36,60,000

Places Paid – 111

The virtual felt was alive with energy on Friday night, setting the tone for an epic weekend of poker action. PokerBaazi’s ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Quest drew a diverse mix of seasoned pros and ambitious newcomers, all vying to start the year on a high note.

The 8 PM headliner event unfolded over eight intense hours, attracting a massive field of 426 players (732 total entries), turning the digital arena into a battleground of skill, strategy, and nerves. Rising above the competition was Ranchi’s own Pranay ‘tiggaster’ Tigga, who delivered a standout performance to claim the title and ₹5.49 Lakhs—the largest score of his career.

Tigga’s triumph was a defining moment in his poker journey. Having secured a win in April’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT, he had endured an 8.5-month title drought. Despite the gap, he remained a consistent presence, with deep runs and podium finishes, including a third-place showing in November’s The Big Show. His victory in The Quest not only broke the drought but also underscored his resilience and skill.

Pranay Tigga’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹42.26 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

But Tigga wasn’t the only headline-maker. A newcomer on the platform, ‘farawayFivers75,’ who joined just last month on Christmas Eve, came tantalizingly close to winning their first PokerBaazi title. In a gripping heads-up battle, they fell just short of victory but secured a career-best ₹3.29 Lakhs as the runner-up —an astounding 10x jump from their previous best finish in last Friday’s WTF.

farawayFivers75’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.79 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.83 Lakhs

The Quest’s final table was a gathering of formidable talent, featuring notable players such as last month’s The Endeavour champ and The Pride podium finisher Deveshwar ‘deveshwar’ Raj (3rd for ₹2.53 Lakhs), last month’s Topple Tower finalist POY#6 Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (4th for ₹2.10 Lakhs), last month’s BSS SuperStack finalist Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (5th for ₹1.74 Lakhs), Laksh ‘laksh2011’ Sharma (6th for ₹1.41 Lakhs), Vishal ‘Juwadi’ Gajaria (7th for ₹1.11 Lakhs), and Tuesday’s The Endeavour Lite runner-up Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N (8th for ₹80,886).

The Quest, with its ₹5,750 buy-in, gave players a golden opportunity to aim for big rewards. Exceeding expectations, the tournament surpassed its ₹30 Lakhs guarantee by an impressive ₹6.60 Lakhs. The top 111 finishers cashed in, each taking home at least ₹10,980—almost double the entry fee. It was a gratifying start to the weekend for those fortunate enough to make it into the money!

Final Table Results

1. Pranay ‘tiggaster’ Tigga – ₹5,49,000
2. farawayFivers75 – ₹3,29,400
3. Deveshwar ‘deveshwar’ Raj – ₹2,52,540
4. Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹2,10,084
5. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹1,73,850
6. Laksh ‘laksh2011’ Sharma – ₹1,40,544
7. Vishal ‘Juwadi’ Gajaria – ₹1,10,532
8. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹80,886

WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 487

Re-entries – 355

Prize Pool – ₹16,10,746

Places Paid – 121

Friday nights are made for poker magic, and Shivkesh ‘pokeraddictive’ Meena delivered a stellar performance this past week. PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF became the battleground where Meena, after a nine-month title drought, rediscovered his winning form spectacularly.

The 7:30 PM tournament was a festive free-for-all, packed with 487 players (842 total entries) – a mix of seasoned pros and hungry hopefuls, all dreaming of that WTF title. For seven and a half grueling hours, Meena navigated this challenging landscape, his poker instincts honed to a razor’s edge, his focus unwavering. He defied the odds, outplaying the competition to finally claim the crown and a massive ₹2.44 Lakhs – his fourth-largest score ever on PokerBaazi.

Shivkesh Meena’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52, and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹63.80 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.94 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Arbaaz ‘Abbc’ Ahmed, the player who nearly conquered End Boss 7.0, was on a mission of his own Friday night. Haunted by a near-miss in Monday’s The Big Show and hungry for his first online title of 2025 since his WPT#77 Ultra Deepstack win in mid-December.

In PokerBaazi’s WTF, he came agonizingly close to victory, firing four bullets before ultimately settling for second place and a hefty ₹1.61 Lakhs. But Ahmed’s night was far from over. Just an hour earlier, he found himself heads-up again, this time in The Quest Lite, an event he satellited into for a mere ₹287. Again, victory was just out of reach, but he secured another runner-up finish, this time for ₹1.35 Lakhs. Add in a ₹3,280 score from a 12th place finish in the Daily Morning SPRINT, and Ahmed’s Friday night haul totaled an impressive ₹3 Lakhs, marking a truly remarkable evening of poker.

Arbaaz Ahmed’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹83.90 Lakhs

WTF’s final table was a constellation of poker stars, each with an impressive track record. The lineup included Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma (5th for ₹75,544), last month Pocket Magnets runner-up Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi (6th for ₹61,692), Gokul ‘gokul1210’ Murugesan (7th for ₹48,322), and last night The Quest finalist Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (8th for ₹35,275).

PokerBaazi’s WTF lived up to its name and then some! With a buy-in of just ₹2,200, this tournament was supposed to have a ₹15 Lakhs guarantee. But players showed up in droves, obliterating that number and creating a massive ₹16.84 Lakhs prize pool! This wasn’t just a win for the top finishers; 121 players found themselves in the money, each walking away with at least ₹4,510.

Final Table Results

1. Shivkesh ‘pokeraddictive’ Meena – ₹2,43,545
2. Arbaaz ‘Abbc’ Ahmed – ₹1,61,075
3. GarraCharrua – ₹1,19,195
4. bigusdikus – ₹91,813
5. Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma – ₹75,544
6. Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹61,692
7. Gokul ‘gokul1210’ Murugesan – ₹48,322
8. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹35,275

The Quest Lite – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 318

Re-entries – 205

Prize Pool – ₹13,07,500

Places Paid – 82

Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya, a name synonymous with success, launched into the new year with a resounding victory, conquering the field in PokerBaazi’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD The Quest Lite and seizing a substantial ₹2.05 Lakhs first-place prize.

Arya, who had previously claimed victory in PokerBaazi’s IPM#154 Grand Master in August, has consistently demonstrated his skill with numerous deep runs and final table appearances in recent months, including a near-win in the WPT#63 Turbo. A WSOP bracelet holder, Arya is also a regular on Natural8 India, where he secured two impressive seven-figure paydays in the Grand Prix EUROPE 125 and Mystery Millions 215, also in August.

Last night, Arya was laser-focused on ending a five-month title drought in the 7:30 PM The Quest Lite. He methodically dismantled a 523-entry field (318 unique) in just over six hours, securing his first The Quest Lite title and marking his inaugural win of 2025. Arya’s Friday night exploits netted him a total of ₹2.32 Lakhs across three deep runs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹2,05,147

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹18,300

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,859

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.61 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Meanwhile, Arbaaz ‘Abbc’ Ahmed, best known for his sensational runner-up finish in EndBoss 7.0, was on a quest for his triumph, his last victory being the WPT#77 Ultra Deepstack in mid-December. Fresh off a second-place finish in Monday’s The Big Show, Ahmed qualified for The Quest Lite via a ₹287 satellite and nearly clinched the title, ultimately finishing as runner-up for a commendable ₹1.35 Lakhs.

Ahmed’s poker marathon continued, and barely an hour later, he found himself in another heads-up duel – this time in the WTF against Shivkesh Meena. Having fired four bullets (one from a ₹220 satellite), he, for the second time last night, finished as the runner-up, earning ₹1.61 Lakhs. Adding a 12th place finish in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT (worth ₹3,280) to his tally, Ahmed’s Friday haul amounted to an impressive ₹3 Lakhs.

Arbaaz Ahmed’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹83.90 Lakhs

The final table of The Quest Lite boasted several familiar faces, including Anand ‘Losserscc’ S (4th for ₹74,920), Monday’s The Big Show Lite champion Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh (6th for ₹52,300), Thursday’s Summit Lite finalist Guruprasad ‘fish_calling’ Gupta (7th for ₹41,317), and last month’s WPT#81 (4-Max) Hyper Turbo champion Romit ’tilt83′ Advani (8th for ₹30,726).

The Quest Lite, with its accessible ₹2,875 buy-in, proved to be a lucrative affair, generating a hefty ₹13.80 Lakhs prize pool. The top 82 players each secured a minimum payout of ₹6,276, more than doubling their initial investment, highlighting the value and excitement that The Quest Lite consistently delivers.

Final Table Results

1. Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹2,05,147
2. Arbaaz ‘Abbc’ Ahmed – ₹1,35,326
3. Sayak007 – ₹1,01,985
4. Anand ‘Losserscc’ S – ₹74,920
5. Thereallokimon – ₹63,545
6. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹52,300
7. Guruprasad ‘fish_calling’ Gupta – ₹41,317
8. Romit ’tilt83′ Advani – ₹30,726

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 345

Re-entries – 239

Prize Pool – ₹12,69,616

Places Paid – 94

PokerBaazi turned up the heat once again on Friday night with a thrilling lineup of tournaments. Among the standout stories was Sunny ‘SURIMA’ Singh, a dedicated low-stakes grinder whose sporadic appearances belie a fierce competitive spirit. Singh conquered the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance, ending a 14-month title drought in spectacular fashion.

The 10:30 PM Daily Last Chance, a staple of PokerBaazi’s flagship schedule, attracted a massive field of 345 players (584 total entries), shattering its guarantee. Singh battled through this formidable crowd for nearly six and a half hours, demonstrating unwavering focus. His efforts were richly rewarded with a career-best ₹1.94 Lakhs first-place prize, marking his fifth online title and second on the PokerBaazi platform – a genuinely auspicious start to the new year. This significant win also allowed him to recoup approximately one-third of his lifetime online poker losses.

Sunny Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52, and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.13 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

The narrative was further enriched by the performance of ‘hustler009’, another low-stakes player with an impressive track record, aiming for their tenth platform title and first flagship win. ‘hustler009’ fought valiantly, firing three bullets in their pursuit of victory. Ultimately, they secured a well-deserved runner-up finish in the Daily Last Chance, earning a career-best ₹1.27 Lakhs, a result that propelled them back into profitability on the platform.

hustler009’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.63 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹75,145

The Daily Last Chance final table was a showcase of emerging and established talent, featuring notable players such as last month’s Sunday Big Slick finalist Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik (3rd for ₹95,221), Tuesday’s Daily Last Chance finalist Ayush ‘ClassMonitor’ Goyal (4th for ₹72,368), last month’s WPT#75 (7-Max) Turbo third-place finisher Himanshu ‘Hc27’ Chhikara (5th for ₹61,323), and Praful ‘snakeeyes10’ Sinha (6th for ₹50,531).

The ₹2,500 buy-in Daily Last Chance continues to solidify its position as a player favorite. This late-night flagship event generated a massive ₹12.70 Lakhs prize pool, exceeding its guarantee by nearly 27%. The top 94 finishers were rewarded for their efforts, with a minimum cash of ₹5,079 – more than double the buy-in – highlighting the exceptional value offered by this tournament.

Final Table Results

1. Sunny ‘SURIMA’ Singh – ₹1,93,616
2. hustler009 – ₹1,26,962
3. Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹95,221
4. Ayush ‘ClassMonitor’ Goyal – ₹72,368
5. Himanshu ‘Hc27’ Chhikara – ₹61,323
6. Praful ‘snakeeyes10’ Sinha – ₹50,531
7. FelixShukla12 – ₹39,993
8. onewhoknocks5 – ₹29,582

‘div970’ (Won ₹5 Lakh 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹61,076), Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹32,160), ‘shutterbug0003’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-5 Afternoon Boost for ₹24,730), ‘SomeSnapCall’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹24,660), Dhruv ‘chumbakman’ Singh (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,190), Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh Evening SPRINT for ₹14,170), Ankit ‘starnaruto’ Saurabh (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹11,950), ‘haarshhit’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹10,790) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Friday Supernova – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 324

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,72,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹4,86,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,86,000

Places Paid – 34

Junglee Poker’s ₹9 Lakhs GTD Friday Supernova was the hottest ticket on the platform last night! This action-packed tournament turned into a battleground for 324 poker warriors, each vying for a piece of the lucrative prize pool and the coveted title.

After an epic seven hours and sixteen minutes of intense poker action, ‘expert69,’ a platform regular who recently secured a fifth-place finish in Sunday’s Countdown Knockout, emerged victorious. This marked their likely first flagship win on the platform, a breakthrough performance that earned them a site-best ₹1.43 Lakhs, including a substantial ₹78,029 in bounties.

While ‘expert69’ basked in the glory of victory, site newcomer ‘spppppp’ also delivered a remarkable performance. They fought valiantly until the very end, ultimately finishing as the runner-up and collecting a respectable ₹1.02 Lakhs, which included ₹37,295 in bounties.

Highly regarded mid-stakes crusher Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka, hailing from Jodhpur, continued to demonstrate his exceptional poker prowess. Fresh off his victory in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks on Monday, he rounded out the Friday Supernova podium, taking home ₹64,440 (including ₹17,250 in bounties) for his third-place finish.

This five-time Daily Last Chance winner’s success extended beyond this single event, as he also secured cashes in three additional tournaments on PokerBaazi. By the end of the day, his cumulative winnings reached an impressive ₹77,894.

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova for ₹64,440

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹6,276

> 110th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,510

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s Daily BOOST for ₹2,668

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.84 Crores

The ₹3,450 buy-in Friday Supernova proved to be a goldmine for those with the skill and a bit of luck to navigate its challenging field. The ₹9 Lakhs prize pool exceeded its guarantee by ₹72,000. The top 34 finishers cashed from the ₹4,86,000 prize pool, with countless others snagging bounties from the equally substantial ₹4,86,000 bounty pool. The action was non-stop, and the rewards were plentiful, making for an unforgettable Friday night on Junglee Poker.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. expert69 – ₹1,43,104
2. spppppp – ₹1,01,738
3. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹64,440
4. hgwills – ₹63,396
5. YKARKI2147 – ₹29,137
6. wolffy76 – ₹31,764
7. pyari_title – ₹19,024
8. monat18 – ₹54,775

₹15 Lakhs GTD Blockbuster Party – Qualifier 3

Q3> Entries – 87 | Survivors – 13 | Chip Leader – ‘fallball45657508’ (342,306)

Combined> Entries – 176 | Survivors – 22 | Chip Leader – Ambika ‘IronThronee’ Chowdhury (326,278)

‘expert69’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Friday Fighter for ₹64,359), ‘dhupaliihbj’ (Won ₹80K GTD Friday Sunsetter for ₹18,543), and ‘raelil’ (Won ₹60K GTD Hangover for ₹12,043) won the other Friday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Ferris Wheel – ₹17 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,050

Entries – 133

Re-entries – 104

Prize Pool – ₹17,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Some melodies fade, but true virtuosity resonates through the ages. In the realm of online poker, Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood, hailing from Gurugram, is a living legend, a headlining saxophonist whose every performance captivates and enthralls. Once a dentist, now a poker virtuoso, Sood’s transition from dental drills to poker thrills has been nothing short of remarkable. With three Player of the Year titles to his name, he carries the aura of a seasoned bandleader who, despite having nothing left to prove, still revels in the thrill of the jam session.

While 2024 saw Sood taking a brief hiatus from the winner’s circle, focusing on other ventures like his first WSOP trip and appearances on PokerBaazi’s “The Circuit,” his absence from the top spot didn’t diminish his legendary status. Like a band with a string of platinum hits, a break from the studio doesn’t equate to a loss of talent. Sood possesses an innate rhythm, a natural feel for the game that remains eternally sharp.

Over the past month, Sood has been on a tear, reminding everyone of his poker prowess. He began with a trifecta at PokerBaazi’s WPT India Online, claiming victories in the WPT#11 Megastack, the WPT#18 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo, and the WPT#41 Megastack. Sood then conquered Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets alongside an astounding eleven final-table finishes. Just this past Sunday, he made deep runs in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout and Countdown Highroller, as well as Adda52’s Topple Tower and Gravitron. Yet, the top spot remained elusive – until Thursday, when he added PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite to his list of conquests, marking his first win of 2025.

However, Sood, a veritable poker shark, having tasted victory, was hungry for more. Wasting no time, he immediately set his sights on Adda52’s ₹17 Lakhs GTD Ferris Wheel, and in a stunning display of back-to-back dominance, he clinched his second title of 2025.

Last night, Sood delivered a masterclass, decimating a field of 237 entries (133 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event. His performance was a witness to his endurance and strategic brilliance, lasting a grueling seven hours and fifty-seven minutes. When the final card was dealt, Sood stood triumphant, claiming the ₹3.32 Lakhs top prize and etching his name on the Ferris Wheel trophy for the very first time.

But Sood’s ambition wasn’t sated with a single victory. His Friday grind was nothing short of extraordinary, including another four deep runs, which propelled his total winnings for the day to a commanding ₹3.68 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Ferris Wheel for ₹3,32,444

> 9th in Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova for ₹12,192

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹10,980

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹6,276

> 70th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,638

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹22.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.67 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #2

A sporadic mystery player, ‘9F2F3F4G3G,’ active since June 2024, was playing their 102nd tournament on the platform. They nearly secured their maiden online title but ultimately fell just short in the Ferris Wheel, finishing as the runner-up for a career-best ₹2.46 Lakhs.

9F2F3F4G3G’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.65 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.16 Lakhs

Many hard-hitters graced the Ferris Wheel final table, including Thursday’s Columbus third-place finisher Ashish ‘lazyfish’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.82 Lakhs), Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara (4th for ₹1.35 Lakhs), Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh (6th for ₹73,619), last month WPT#69 (PLO-6) finalist Dinesh ‘LOOSER_MM’ Singh (7th for ₹54,455), and Tuesday Mechanical Bull finalist Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (8th for ₹40,280).

The ₹8,050 buy-in Ferris Wheel, despite falling ₹41,000 short of its ₹17 Lakhs guarantee, still provided excellent value for the top 35 finishers. Each received a generous payout, with a minimum cash of ₹16,281 – more than double the entry fee – making it a rewarding experience for all who made it into the money.

Final Table Results

1. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹3,32,444
2. 9F2F3F4G3G – ₹2,45,908
3. Ashish ‘lazyfish’ Kumar – ₹1,81,897
4. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹1,34,549
5. AniAnjara – ₹99,525
6. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹73,619
7. Dinesh ‘LOOSER_MM’ Singh – ₹54,455
8. Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra – ₹40,280

Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bumper Car for ₹43,762), Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,209), ‘pratik110986’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹21,794), Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹19,018), ‘anjali_129’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹14,771), and ‘banno9211’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹12,183) won the other Friday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Highroller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 88

Re-entries – 65

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 18

Pocket52’s Pocket Highroller lived up to its billing on Friday, delivering a night of high-stakes thrills and a dramatic finale. With a hefty ₹15 Lakhs GTD on the line, the tournament attracted a formidable field of 153 entries (88 unique) – some of the most recognizable names in Indian poker, all vying for the prestigious title and a significant payday. When the dust settled, it was ‘frankie08’ (anonymity requested) who emerged victorious, conquering the field and claiming a platform-best ₹3.86 Lakhs!

‘frankie08′ was on an absolute tear, blazing through the Pocket52 competition with relentless aggression and calculated precision. This wasn’t just a fleeting moment of luck; it was the culmination of a sustained hot streak. Last month, he conquered the 7-Max Deepstack Turbo. Just last week, he stormed into three final tables on the platform, including a nail-biting runner-up finish in the Pocket Queens on Saturday. The 8 PM flagship event was a pressure cooker, with every hand potentially worth a fortune. ‘frankie08’ displayed nerves of steel and masterful skill, battling for nearly seven grueling hours to secure the coveted Pocket Highroller title.

The final table of the Pocket Highroller was a stage for high drama, and Nishant ‘robotiam’ Chowdhury was one of the lead actors. He came agonizingly close to claiming the coveted title, battling his way to a runner-up finish worth a substantial ₹2.70 Lakhs after firing three bullets. While victory eluded him in the Highroller, Chowdhury’s Friday night was far from over. He also secured an eighth-place finish in the Ballers Lite, adding ₹4,650 to his haul and bringing his total winnings for the night to a hefty ₹2.75 Lakhs.

Nishant Chowdhury’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹78.77 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹19.52 Lakhs

The Pocket Highroller final table also featured some of the top poker players in the Indian circuit, including Amit Kumar ‘SachinTendulkar’ Sahu (4th for ₹1.29 Lakhs), poker veteran Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani (5th for ₹96,600), and 2024 POY #4 Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (8th for ₹51,450).

The ₹11,000 buy-in Pocket Highroller came just shy of its ₹15 Lakhs guarantee, falling short by ₹36,555, but it still delivered exciting value. The top 18 finishers shared the prize pool, with a minimum cash of ₹19,650 – nearly double the buy-in – making it a rewarding experience for those who navigated their way into the money.

Final Table Results

1. frankie08 – ₹3,86,250
2. Nishant ‘robotiam’ Chowdhury – ₹2,70,450
3. miaddamo – ₹1,74,000
4. Amit Kumar ‘SachinTendulkar’ Sahu – ₹1,28,850
5. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹96,600
6. Fisherman23 – ₹77,250
7. gan9977 – ₹64,200
8. Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹51,450

‘Whiplash’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.11 Lakhs), ‘ragnarok’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,625), and Saksham ‘KINGPIN’ Gulati (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹28,150) Friday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘deep42145‘ won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹16,406.

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