Daily Majors: Neel Joshi, Sreekanth Narayan, Vijay Singh Gurjar & Anurag Srivastava Emerge as Tuesday`s Biggest Winners

This Tuesday, the online poker landscape was abuzz with action as players across platforms vied for top honours in various high-stakes tournaments. PokerBaazi took the spotlight with its expanded line-up of flagship events, including the newly introduced Endeavour HighRoller, along with The Endeavour, The Endeavour Lite, Daily Mini HighRoller, (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, and (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, each of them surpassing its guarantee.

Adding to the excitement, PokerStars India has launched its ₹2.50 Crores GTD Winter Series 6.0, spanning January 3 to 14. Simultaneously, Spartan Poker kicks off its ₹1 Crore GTD The Millionaire Triple 3 Delight tonight, scheduled from January 3 to 21, promising thrilling poker action to kick off 2024.

Leading the day’s outstanding performances was Young Gun Neel Joshi, who clinched the top spot in PokerBaazi’s inaugural Endeavour HighRoller, bagging ₹4.68 Lakhs. This victory marked a stylish end to his 2.5-week absence from the winner’s circle.

Sreekanth Narayan, known for his exceptional second-place finish in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T 2.0 and securing the #2 spot in 2023’s Player of the Year race, started 2024 on a high note. Narayan’s aggregate earnings of ₹4.45 Lakhs, including second-place finishes in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack (₹2.50 Lakhs) and PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite (₹1.53 Lakhs), underscored his consistent high-level performance.

Vijay Singh Gurjar also grabbed the headlines by winning PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour, securing a personal record prize of ₹4.02 Lakhs and ending his 14-week title drought.

Anurag Srivastava excelled in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, earning ₹2.39 Lakhs (₹1.42 Lakhs in bounties).

Guneet Kwatra, fresh off his triumph in Natural8 India’s Sunday Mini Merrython, continued his winning streak by seizing the title in PokerBaazi’s Endeavour Lite, pocketing ₹2.03 Lakhs.

Faiz Alam (opted out of our tracking) dominated PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller, claiming ₹1.93 Lakhs, marking a notable comeback in the poker arena.

On Spartan Poker, ‘expo12345‘ emerged victorious in the Mega Stack, securing a profitable deal with Sreekanth Narayan and walking away with ₹2.54 Lakhs.

Mohit Bohra ended his two-month wait for a title with a win in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull, earning ₹1.88 Lakhs, while ‘victor12‘ placed second, bagging ₹1.55 Lakhs.

Other notable winners on PokerBaazi included Ankit Wadhawan (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹97,379), Dhirendra Kumar Chauhan (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹98,390), and Sashank Chakravarthy (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹93,000).

In Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets, Rishabh Harsh clinched the title and a prize of ₹53,917, with Wasim Raja Khan following closely with ₹37,872.

The day also celebrated other champions, including Abilash Bala, Animesh Tripathi, Niteen Raj, Ghanshyam Das Jhangyani, and Arunkumar Singh, each marking their presence in various marquee events.

Here are the Tuesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Endeavour HighRoller – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹12,500

Entries – 180

Re-entries – 97

Prize Pool – ₹30,10,990

Places Paid – 53

Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi, a well-known player in the online poker community, snapped his 2.5-week title drought by clinching the first-ever ₹30 Lakhs GTD Endeavour HighRoller title on PokerBaazi. This victory in the most lucrative event on the second day of the New Year marked a significant win for Joshi, who last took down the (1000X) BSS Superstack on December 10.

The Endeavour HighRoller, starting at 8:30 PM, saw Joshi enter four times, pitting his skills against a robust field of 277 players (180 unique). His perseverance and strategic acumen were on full display during the arduous eight-hour session, which concluded at 4:32 AM, with Joshi claiming the day’s most significant individual prize of ₹4.68 Lakhs.

Additionally, Joshi also added ₹3,438 to his earnings as bounties in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition. These accomplishments elevated his tracked online winnings to surpass the ₹8 Crores mark.

Neel Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.77 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Another skilled player, Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat, kicked off 2024 on a high note. He secured three deep runs, cumulatively earning ₹3.62 Lakhs. His most notable performance was a second-place finish in the Endeavour HighRoller, which brought him ₹3.50 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Endeavour HighRoller for ₹3,49,877

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹8,835

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,086

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹96.11 Lakhs

The final table of the Endeavour HighRoller was a gathering of notable talents. It included Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma securing the third spot with ₹2.74 Lakhs, Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat in fourth place with ₹2.03 Lakhs, and Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani finishing fifth and earning ₹1.44 Lakhs.

With an entry buy-in of ₹12,500, the Endeavour HighRoller accumulated a generous prize pool of ₹30.11 Lakhs on its maiden run. The top 53 finishers shared this sizeable pot, making it a highly rewarding experience for those who made it to the top ranks.

Final Table Results

1. Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹4,68,209
2. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹3,49,877
3. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹2,73,699
4. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹2,03,242
5. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹1,43,624
6. Dammit7500 – ₹1,01,772

The Endeavour – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 299

Re-entries – 271

Prize Pool – ₹28,50,000

Places Paid – 106

Vijay ‘Marcopolo10’ Singh Gurjar ended his 14-week title drought in grand style last night, triumphing in PokerBaazi’s signature Tuesday event, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour. In a field teeming with 570 entries (299 unique), Gurjar displayed exceptional skill and endurance during the intense eight-hour-and-nine-minute battle. His outstanding play earned him his first Endeavour title and a personal best prize of ₹4.02 Lakhs, marking Gurjar’s 18th title win on PokerBaazi!

Vijay Singh Gurjar’s PokerBaazi’s stats: Site Winnings: ₹46.39 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹15.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

In a close race for the top spot in The Endeavour, the formidable ’tiltplay’ (anonymity requested) (opted out of our tracking) made a strong impact. Entering three times, ’tiltplay’ fought valiantly to secure the runner-up position, walking away with a substantial ₹3.03 Lakhs prize.

Chandan ‘darkfish’ Arora was another notable player at The Endeavour final table. Arora secured a commendable fourth-place finish with two entries, earning ₹1.68 Lakhs for his efforts.

With its ₹5,750 buy-in, The Endeavour surpassed all expectations by generating a massive prize pool of ₹28.50 Lakhs, significantly higher than its advertised guarantee. The impressive turnout ensured that the top 106 players in this highly competitive tournament received a share of the sizeable prize pool, making it a rewarding experience for many participants.

Final Table Results

1. Vijay ‘Marcopolo10’ Singh Gurjar – ₹4,02,135
2. tiltplay – ₹3,02,670
3. hgnvn – ₹2,29,425
4. Chandan ‘darkfish’ Arora – ₹1,68,150
5. Nishadraj09 – ₹1,15,425
6. EvilPandit – ₹78,660
7. MrPrivate – ₹56,145
8. raghavggwp – ₹45,600

Endeavour Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 339

Re-entries – 236

Prize Pool – ₹14,38,000

Places Paid – 106

Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra, riding high on his recent win in Natural8 India’s Sunday Mini Merrython, clinched another significant victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Endeavour Lite this Tuesday, snagging his second flagship title in just three days.

In this 7.30 PM tournament, Kwatra faced off against a field of 575 players (339 unique). After an intense battle lasting just under 6.5 hours, he emerged victorious, banking a rewarding ₹2.03 Lakhs. In total, Kwatra accumulated ₹2.12 Lakhs from two cash finishes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹2,02,831

> 82nd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹8,835

Guneet Kwatra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.46 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Sreekanth ‘Vhagar’ Narayan, a notable player in the Indian poker scene, especially for his runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T 2.0, also made a solid resurgence after a period of subdued activity. He finished runner-up in the Endeavour Lite, earning ₹1.53 Lakhs. Narayan, who topped the 2023 profit charts and finished second in the POY race, accumulated a total of ₹4.45 Lakhs from four deep runs, highlighted by two runner-up finishes.

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹2,50,103* (heads-up deal)

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹1,52,663

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹21,660

> 50th in PokerBaazi’s Endeavour HighRoller for ₹20,174

Sreekanth Narayan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.36 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.39 Crores | Finished #2 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #1 in Annual Profits

Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar also had a rewarding day at the tables, amassing ₹1.62 Lakhs from four cash finishes, which included two final table appearances.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹84,813

> 5th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹45,642

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹21,660

> 26th in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹9,815

Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.41 Crores

The final table of the Endeavour Lite featured several prominent online players, including online sensation Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (3rd for ₹1,15,719), Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan (5th for ₹58,219), Anoushka ‘sarinrun’ Sarin (7th for ₹28,319), and Ekagro ‘igottoptop’ Vason (8th for ₹23,000).

With an entry fee of ₹2,875, the Endeavour Lite accumulated a generous prize pool of ₹14.38 Lakhs, surpassing its guarantee. The top 106 finishers were paid, making it a rewarding tournament for those who managed to climb to the top.

Final Table Results

1. Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra – ₹2,02,831
2. Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan – ₹1,52,663
3. Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹1,15,719
4. Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹84,813
5. Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan – ₹58,219
6. Blufferoo7 – ₹39,675
7. Anoushka ‘sarinrun’ Sarin – ₹28,319
8. Ekagro ‘igottoptop’ Vason – ₹23,000

Daily Mini HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,000

Entries – 128

Re-entries – 74

Prize Pool – ₹12,30,180

Places Paid – 44

Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (opted out of our tracking), a seasoned player on the poker circuit, marked a triumphant return to the spotlight this Tuesday by winning PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Mini HighRoller. This victory, achieved on January 2, comes after his remarkable third-place finish in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS Superstack on Christmas Eve and dual wins in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller and Spartan Poker’s The Elite on December 8.

The Daily Mini HighRoller, which began at 9 PM, saw a strong field of 202 entries (128 unique), setting the stage for an intense competition. Demonstrating his skill and determination, Alam utilized two entries across the nearly 7.5-hour session to eventually emerge victorious, claiming the grand prize of ₹1.93 Lakhs.

Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B also put on an impressive performance in the 9 PM flagship event. Coming off a win in the Christmas Day Daily HighRoller and final table appearances in both The Big Show and Devils Wheel on Monday, Vinay narrowly missed securing his first title of the year, finishing as the runner-up with a noteworthy payout of ₹1.62 Lakhs.

Vinay’s successful run extended beyond the Daily Mini HighRoller. He made significant strides in three other events and notched up additional bounties, accumulating a handsome ₹2.06 Lakhs for the day.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,62,026

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹13,680

> 17th in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹11,573

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹9,056

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹8,188

> Won bounties worth ₹1,719 from PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition

Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.87 Crores

The final table of the Daily Mini HighRoller was not short on talent, featuring accomplished players like Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (3rd for ₹1.20 Lakhs) and Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia (5th for ₹66,676).

With entry priced at ₹7,000, the Daily Mini HighRoller created a significant prize pool of ₹12.30 Lakhs. The top 44 finishers shared in this pool, ensuring a rewarding outcome for a large number of participants.

Final Table Results

1. Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹1,93,497
2. Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹1,62,026
3. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹1,20,066
4. Blackguard – ₹91,894
5. Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹66,676
6. 1299sanj – ₹48,346

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 183

Re-entries – 183

Prize Pool – ₹6,37,000

Places Paid – 77

Dhirendra ‘dinkum’ Kumar Chauhan made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, securing a notable victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost just 11 days after his last win. His recent success, a redemption from his seventh-place finish in the same event on Monday, showcased his resilience and skill.

Chauhan dominated the 2 PM PokerBaazi marquee, besting 182 rivals in a 366-entry field. The intense five-hour-and-five-minute gameplay culminated in Chauhan claiming the top prize of ₹98,392, marking this win as his sixth-largest on the platform.

Chauhan’s Tuesday wasn’t just about a single win; he raked in a total of ₹1.32 Lakhs from four different tournament finishes:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹98,392

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹28,500

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,905

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,334

Dhirendra Kumar Chauhan’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹63 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Nikhil ‘Nikhilaneja’ Aneja, aiming to break a nearly 13-week winless streak, put up a strong fight in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. Entering twice, Aneja secured the runner-up spot with a substantial ₹72,472 payout.

Aneja’s Tuesday achievements extended beyond this event, earning him a total of ₹82,077 across three deep runs:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for 72,472

> 65th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹5,894

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,711

Nikhil Aneja’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹44.99 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.57 Lakhs

The final table of the 7-Max) Afternoon Boost was a showcase of skill, featuring prominent players like Shekhar ‘shakyshark’ Singh (3rd for ₹52,730), satellite qualifier Md ‘007Bahubali’ Zeeshan (6th for ₹20,379), and Amit ‘AmitA07’ Ayare (7th for ₹15,666).

The ₹2,000 buy-in marquee boasted a prize pool that soared to ₹6.37 Lakhs, well above the advertised guarantee. In this fiercely contested field, 77 players earned payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Dhirendra ‘dhirekum’ Kumar Chauhan – ₹98,392
2. Nikhil ‘Nikhilaneja’ Aneja – ₹72,472
3. Shekhar ‘shakyshark’ Singh – ₹52,730
4. onitatit – ₹40,057
5. shinigami22 – ₹27,766
6. Md ‘007Bahubali’ Zeeshan – ₹20,379
7. Amit ‘AmitA07’ Ayare – ₹15,666

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 209

Re-entries – 153

Prize Pool – ₹6,29,880

Places Paid – 69

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, a notable figure in Indian poker and the fifth-place finisher in the 2023 Player of the Year race, kicked off 2024 with a remarkable victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.

Following his recent win in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum last week, Wadhawan continued his winning streak by clinching the top spot in the Daily SPRINT. Competing against a field of 362 entries (209 unique), he came out on top after a six-hour session to secure his first (7-Max) Daily SPRINT title and his inaugural win for 2024, pocketing ₹97,379.

Wadhawan’s success on Tuesday extended beyond this single victory. He demonstrated his consistent high-level play with strong performances across three additional tournaments, amassing total earnings of ₹1.30 Lakhs for the day.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹97,379

> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹18,088

> 21st in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹9,815

> 104th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹4,456

Ankit Wadhawan online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.81 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.80 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Finished #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

In the same tournament, PokerBaazi user ‘HarveySpectre,’ in pursuit of their first title on the platform, finished as the runner-up, claiming a personal best cash prize of ₹71,869.

Gurpal ‘roothless’ Singh, a seasoned player on the circuit, also had an impressive Tuesday session. He accumulated total earnings of ₹1.20 Lakhs from six deep runs, marked by two notable final table finishes.

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹51,163

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹39,745

> 14th in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹11,573

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹8,835

> 103rd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹4,456

> 11th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹3,949

Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹85.66 Lakhs

The final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT also featured accomplished players like Sunday’s top scorer and Monday’s Daily Mini HighRoller champion Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani (3rd for ₹52,280) and online regular Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia (7th for ₹15,747).

With its ₹2,000 entry fee, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT easily surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹6.30 Lakhs. The tournament rewarded the top 69 finishers, underlining its success and popularity among the poker community.

Final Table Results

1. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹97,379
2. HarveySpectre – ₹71,869
3. Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹52,280
4. Gurpal ‘roothless’ Singh – ₹39,745
5. Kaio575 – ₹27,715
6. Marcosfightr – ₹20,786
7. Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹15,747

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 200

Re-entries – 144

Prize Pool – ₹5,99,000

Places Paid – 69

Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy continued his commanding presence in the Indian poker scene into the New Year, amassing an impressive ₹2.72 Lakhs from five deep runs, including clinching a title and a third-place finish.

Chakravarthy began his 2024 campaign with a victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Competing amid 344 entrants (200 unique), he displayed exceptional skill in the 7:15 PM marquee event. Entering twice, Chakravarthy persevered for over six hours and nineteen minutes to secure the top prize of ₹92,537.

Chakravarthy’s Tuesday achievements include:

> 3rd in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹1,28,820

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹92,537

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹24,604

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹14,375

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹11,685

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.37 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹97.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The runner-up in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was ‘tncxlegend,‘ who earned ₹68,296 for their impressive play, their third-best score on PokerBaazi.

Deepak ‘Dkrocks01’ Meena also made his mark, scoring in all three (7-Max) marquees on PokerBaazi, accumulating ₹48,823:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹37,769

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹8,188

> 74th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹2,866

Deepak Meena’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.86 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.06 Lakhs

Another standout at the final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain, who finished seventh and earned ₹14,964.

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, requiring a ₹2,000 entry fee, amassed a substantial ₹5.99 Lakhs prize pool. A total of 69 players benefitted from this, sharing in the prize pool and earning well-deserved payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹92,537
2. tncxlegend – ₹68,296
3. Dynamickiller – ₹49,681
4. Deepak ‘Dkrocks01’ Meena – ₹37,769
5. dilbaghsingh – ₹26,337
6. Whoarewe – ₹19,753
7. Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain – ₹14,964

Abilash ‘steelbala’ Bala (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹36,970), ‘ssssss’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹34,810), Animesh ‘ogamayaken’ Tripathi (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹23,490), ‘Mostlycoming’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹17,790), and Niteen ‘Niteenraj154’ Raj (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500XDaily for ₹15,970) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Junglee Poker

Bounty Blast – ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,200

Total Entries – 123

Total Prize Pool – ₹1,29,150

Regular Prize Pool – ₹64,575

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹64,575

Places Paid – 13

Stealing the show on Tuesday, ‘khan1234568‘ emerged as the champion in Junglee Poker’s ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Bounty Blast, the highlight event on the platform. The Bounty Blast attracted a field of 123 participants, surpassing the advertised guarantee and setting the stage for an exciting competition.

‘khan1234568’ stood out with their exceptional play, navigating the field strategically. Their efforts culminated in a well-deserved victory, earning them ₹24,309 (₹11,640 in bounties) as the first-place prize.

The event also saw a strong performance from ‘aaaaj,’ who claimed the runner-up spot. Their commendable play was rewarded with ₹23,259 (₹10,590 in bounties).

With the prize pool swelling to ₹1.29 Lakhs, the top 13 finishers were rewarded for their perseverance and skill.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. khan12345685 – ₹24,309
2. aaaaj – ₹23,259
3. ballbat18498666 – ₹12,759
4. lakzay – ₹9,225
5. anuj44125 – ₹7,896
6. aravkewat – ₹7,659

Pocket52

Pocket Bullets – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹990

Entries – 145

Re-entries – 115

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 40

Rishabh ‘13rishabh’ Harsh, the victor of the Daily Night SPRINT on December 9, added another feather to his cap by winning Pocket52’s enhanced ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets last night. The Tuesday signature event started at 8 PM, and Harsh demonstrated his poker expertise over six hours and 43 minutes, standing out in a field of 260 entrants (145 unique) to clinch his first victory of 2024 and a top prize of ₹53,917.

Harsh’s performance was not just limited to Pocket52. He also made his mark in two other PokerBaazi events, bringing his total earnings for Tuesday to ₹59,403.

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹53,917

> 67th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,086

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,400

Rishabh Harsh’s online stats (excluding PokerStarsIndia and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹13.29 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Wasim ‘madking111’ Raja Khan, a regular on the site, also put up a strong show in Pocket Bullets, finishing in second place with a payout of ₹37,872.

Niteen ‘niteenplus’ Raj, who triumphed in last night’s 500X Daily on PokerBaazi, also made a notable appearance at the Pocket Bullets final table, securing ₹21,690 for his fourth-place finish.

The Pocket Bullets, with an entry fee of ₹990, experienced an overlay of ₹66,000. Nonetheless, the top 30 finishers were rewarded, and Pocket52 covered the overlay shortfall by crediting players with Tournament Discount Credit (TDC).

Final Table Results

1. Rishabh ‘13rishabh’ Harsh – ₹53,917
2. Wasim ‘madking111’ Raja Khan – ₹37,872
3. Charu007 – ₹28,433
4. Niteen ‘niteenplus’ Raj – ₹21,690
5. fishvsshark – ₹16,874
6. Only_Jua – ₹13,253
7. JAIMATADI777 – ₹10,530
8. SUKRAYANAMO – ₹8,483

‘Amardas89’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹19,569) and ‘DEEPA324’ Won ₹75K GTD Brunch for ₹16,370) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

PokerStars India

Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,700

Entries – 64

Re-entries – 55

Regular Prize Pool – ₹4,90,938

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,09,062

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,00,000

Places Paid – 13

On Tuesday night, PokerStars India’s virtual tables were the stage for Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava‘s triumphant victory in the ₹9 Lakhs GTD Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition. This marked Srivastava’s third career win in this event and ended his nearly three-week dry spell on the platform. Since his last win in The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition on December 15, Srivastava had been chasing a victory, coming close with two significant runner-up finishes.

Srivastava, a seasoned player with four Adda52 Millions titles and a notable IOPC Millionaire Main Event victory under his belt, faced a formidable field of 119 entrants (64 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event. After a gruelling six-hour contest, he emerged as the champion, clinching his first title of 2024 and bagging the top prize of ₹2.39 Lakhs (₹1.42 Lakhs in bounties).

But Srivastava’s accomplishments on Tuesday didn’t stop at the Bounty Builder HR. He also made an additional cash finish, bringing his total earnings for the day to ₹2.43 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,38,667

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,489

Anurag Srivastava’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.28 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

In the heads-up of the Bounty Builder HR, Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (opted out of our tracking) proved to be a challenging adversary for Srivastava. Despite a valiant effort and four entries, Iyer had to settle for the runner-up spot, earning ₹1.15 Lakhs (₹17,832 in bounties).

The final table of the Bounty Builder HR was a gathering of poker elites featuring Sunday’s BSS Big Bounty finalist Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria (3rd for ₹1.03 Lakhs) (₹36,416 in bounties), last night’s The Endeavour Lite finalist Dhinesh ‘you3betl4bet’ Kumar (4th for ₹45,642) (₹5,156 in bounties), EndBoss victor Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra (6th for ₹47,960) (₹16,328 in bounties), and Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira (7th for ₹35,457) (₹10,742 in bounties).

With its ₹7,700 entry fee, Bounty Builder HR recorded a nominal ₹81,875 in overlays. Nonetheless, the ₹9 Lakhs prize kitty was shared among the top 13 contenders. The event was further spiced up by the Ticket Drop Promotion, which randomly awarded Spin & Gos and Monster Stack Mega Satellite tickets to players across 15 tables, adding an extra layer of thrill to the tournament.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava – ₹2,38,667
2. Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer – ₹1,14,595
3. Shravan ‘lukBo$$13’ Chhabria – ₹1,02,737
4. kabir2298 – ₹77,384
5. Dhinesh ‘you3betl4bet’ Kumar – ₹45,642
6. Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra – ₹47,960
7. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹35,457

‘nknkn693’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs Uppercut for ₹42,343), ‘pokerface0455’ (Won ₹50K Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹16,113), and ‘pallavi@1717’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline ₹10,837) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Spartan Poker

Mega Stack – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 131

Re-entries – 27

Re-buys – 165

Prize Pool – ₹12,92,000

Places Paid – 23

Spartan Poker user ‘expo12345’ (opted out of our tracking) achieved a stunning victory last evening in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Mega Stack. The Tuesday flagship event, which began at 8 PM, witnessed ‘expo12345’ skillfully navigate through a field of 323 entries (130 unique) across an intense eight-hour session. Demonstrating remarkable poker acumen, ‘expo12345’ entered the tournament twice and ultimately secured the top prize of ₹2.54 Lakhs after a strategic heads-up deal.

Sreekanth ‘Vhagar’ Narayan, a well-known figure in the Indian poker scene, also shone brightly in the Mega Stack. Notably remembered for his second-place finish in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T 2.0, where he won a staggering ₹1.50 Crores, Narayan continued his formidable form. Narayan, who emerged as the most profitable player of 2023 and secured the second spot in the POY race, had a particularly profitable night. He accumulated a striking total of ₹4.45 Lakhs from four deep finishes, including notable runner-up finishes in Mega Stack and The Endeavour Lite!

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹2,50,103* (heads-up deal)

> 2nd in Pokerbaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹1,52,663

> 18th in Pokerbaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹21,660

> 50th in Pokerbaazi’s Endeavour HighRoller for ₹20,174

Sreekanth Narayan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.36 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.39 Crores | Finished #2 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #1 in Annual Profits

Another experienced player, Gurpal ‘Vodka.paaji’ Singh, also had a successful outing. He garnered ₹1.20 Lakhs from six deep runs during the night, including two prominent final-table appearances:

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹51,163

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹39,745

> 14th in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹11,573

> 83rd in Pokerbaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹8,835

> 103rd in Pokerbaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹4,456

> 11th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹3,949

Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹85.66 Lakhs

The final table of the Mega Stack included notable regulars like WSOP bracelet winner Young Gun Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya, finishing fourth with ₹1.11 Lakhs, and Ishita ‘agency’ Arora, who clinched the eighth spot for ₹37,597.

The Mega Stack, featuring a ₹4,400 buy-in, surpassed its advertised guarantee, amassing a total prize pool of ₹12.92 Lakhs. This sum was distributed among the top 23 finishers, making it a lucrative event for the successful competitors.

Final Table Results

1. expo12345 – ₹2,53,777*
2. Sreekanth ‘Vhagar’ Narayan – ₹2,50,103*
3. FunnyLeone – ₹1,35,660
4. Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya – ₹1,11,112
5. MazaAaya – ₹89,148
6. D₹B@b@ – ₹69,122
7. Gurpal ‘Vodka.paaji’ Singh – ₹51,163
8. Ishita ‘agency’ Arora – ₹37,597

*denotes a heads-up deal

‘Vipul27031985’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹35,124), ‘Samnang’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹20,698), Ghanshyam ‘sewadari’ Das Jhangyani (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹19,608), ‘harryThakur’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹16,580), ‘youngistan’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider Anonymous for ₹15,000), Arunkumar ‘denoi’ Singh (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹12,736), ‘25dinMe$double’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹8,075), and ‘HOBO.’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,237) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Adda52

Mechanical Bull – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,499

Entries – 189

Re-entries – 188

Prize Pool – ₹11,99,237

Places Paid – 55

Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra triumphantly ended his two-month title drought, clinching victory in Adda52’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Mechanical Bull on the second day of the New Year. Competing in a challenging field of 377 entrants (189 unique), Bohra showcased his skill and tenacity in the 8 PM Monday flagship event. His triumph, achieved after a gripping 6.5-hour session and three entries, resulted in a significant payout of ₹1.88 Lakhs, marking this win as his third highest on Adda52.

Bohra’s successful day extended beyond this victory, as he accumulated a total of ₹2.89 Lakhs from four cash finishes, notably picking up final table scores in two major tournaments:

> 1st in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹1,88,368

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹89,148

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹8,835

> 60th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,933

Mohit Bohra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹56.38 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

‘Victor12,’ the runner-up in Mechanical Bull, also stood out, earning ₹1.55 Lakhs after three entries. This was their most significant score on Adda52, even though they haven’t won a tournament on the platform yet.

Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy had an exceptional day, winning PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT and placing third in Mechanical Bull on two bullets less than an hour later. His total earnings for the day reached ₹2.72 Lakhs from five cash finishes, extending his dominant form from last year into 2024.

> 3rd in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹1,28,820

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹92,537

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹24,604

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹14,375

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹11,685

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.37 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹97.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj also had a lucrative day, earning a total of ₹1.03 Lakhs from three cash finishes, including two final table appearances:

> 5th in Adda52’s Mechanical Bull for ₹64,238

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s Endeavour HighRoller for ₹20,174

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6 Max) for ₹18,590

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.52 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹49.77 Lakhs

The Mechanical Bull`s final table also featured other notable online talents like upcoming star Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair (4th for ₹1.21 Lakhs after four entries), Monday’s The Big Show champion Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena (6th for ₹47,087) and Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara (8th for ₹25,299).

With an entry fee of ₹3,499, Mechanical Bull generated a substantial prize pool of ₹11.99 Lakhs. This enhanced kitty was distributed among the top 55 finishers, ensuring rewarding payouts for the successful competitors.

Final Table Results

1. Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra – ₹1,88,368
2. victor12 – ₹1,54,643
3. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹1,28,820
4. Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair – ₹1,21,010
5. Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj – ₹64,238
6. Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena – ₹47,087
7. Smokescreen – ₹34,514
8. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹25,299

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