Daily Majors: ‘borntrouble’ & Nishaanth S Shine Bright in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour on New Year’s Eve

The final day of 2024 might have been low-key on the virtual poker scene—most players were busy ringing in the New Year with family and friends—but a few die-hard grinders gave it one last shot to score big.

Cut to PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour, where the ever-consistent ‘borntrouble’ made a headline-grabbing return to glory. They locked up a sweet ₹6.51 Lakhs after a savvy heads-up deal, notching their fifth-largest online payday and the second-biggest of 2024. Quite the stylish way to wrap up the year! Hot on their heels was none other than 2024 POY #4, Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram—who had already tasted some success in Natural8 India’s Saturday Santas Secret KO 150. This time around, Nishaanth settled for the runner-up seat but still bagged a hefty ₹5.99 Lakhs, putting a final stamp on a remarkable year.

Over at Natural8 India, the action was just as electric. Riding high on a recent career-best ₹7 Lakhs fifth-place finish in the Daily Deepstack 150, Thirupathi Reddy Palupunoori kept his hot streak alive. He outlasted a 63-strong field in the Daily Winter Freezeout 250, pocketing a solid ₹2.65 Lakhs and clinching his third title of 2024—a crowning achievement for his already impressive year.

PokerBaazi mainstay ‘Highonyellow,’ coming off a runner-up finish in the WPT#26 Bounty (KO), served up another electrifying show by conquering The Endeavour Lite for ₹2.35 Lakhs—clocking their second-largest career score. Hot on their heels was the on-form Puneeth B N, fresh from a podium finish in the WPT#6 Deepstack. Puneeth secured the runner-up spot with ₹1.55 Lakhs in The Endeavour Lite and added a sixth-place finish in The Endeavour, for a neat day’s total of ₹3.35 Lakhs.

On Adda52, the spotlight shone brightly on Debneil Mukherjee, who ended a 2.5-month title drought in style by bossing the Mechanical Bull for ₹2.35 Lakhs. Keeping the competition fierce was mid-stakes crusher Satya Pal Verma, who locked up the runner-up payout of ₹1.74 Lakhs to maintain his hot streak.

Back on Natural8 India, a brand-new ace emerged: ‘CzarOfCards’ staged an unforgettable debut, overpowering a massive field of 2,552 entries in the Mini Sevens Superstack Turbo 7.77 to bank a striking ₹2.16 Lakhs.

Adding to the night’s buzz, the mysterious ‘Wonderwoman6’ continued their meteoric run by seizing Natural8 India’s Daily Hyper 100 title for ₹1 Lakh and notching a podium finish in the Daily Hyper 50 for another ₹59,052. Rounding off the session with a princely ₹1.59 Lakhs overall, ‘Wonderwoman6’ soared to a remarkable ₹56.46 Lakhs in yearly winnings!

Back on PokerBaazi, former The MoneyMaker runner-up, Ashish Nailwal, continued to impress by bagging the Daily Last Chance title. A lucrative three-way deal netted him ₹1.19 Lakhs, and with two deep runs under his belt, he boosted his tally to ₹1.32 Lakhs for the day. Chasing him were Ayush Sharma, who pocketed ₹1.14 Lakhs for the runner-up finish, and Imran Anwar, who banked ₹1.13 Lakhs—both reaping the rewards from the deal.

Meanwhile, over on Junglee Poker, it was ‘hgwills’ taking center stage in the Tuesday Phoenix, walking away with an impressive ₹1.49 Lakhs for a red-hot top finish!

But that wasn’t all the Tuesday action—Shivam Shukla also made waves with a standout showing in the Nighttide DST Adda, capping off an eventful day across the virtual felts.

Here are the Tuesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Endeavour – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 533

Re-entries – 326

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 138

As the final hours of 2024 ticked away, PokerBaazi’s virtual felt buzzed with energy, setting the stage for a New Year’s Eve showdown in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour. Among the field of seasoned competitors and aspiring champions, one familiar name, ‘borntrouble’ (anonymity requested), was prepared to make their mark. Known for a decorated poker résumé that includes titles in the APT Online India 2022 Super Highroller, NPS India 2021 Mini Main Event, and #12 The MoneyMaker (April 2024), ‘borntrouble’ embarked on a mission to close the year on a high note.

The action began at 8 PM, attracting an impressive 859 entries (533 unique), creating a fiercely competitive environment. For over eight hours, ‘borntrouble’ showcased strategic brilliance and an unwavering focus, navigating through a field brimming with talent. ‘borntrouble,’ faced a worthy adversary engaged in a battle of wits and nerves. In the end, it was ‘borntrouble’ who emerged victorious, claiming the title and ₹6.51 Lakhs after a prudent heads-up deal. This victory, their fifth-largest on the platform and second-highest of the year marked a triumphant return to the winner’s circle and a fitting conclusion to 2024.

What made this win even more remarkable was ‘borntrouble’s’ calculated path to entry. Investing in six bullets across three ₹575 buy-in satellites, they secured one tournament entry, transforming a modest investment into an 189X return.

Nishaanth ‘shanni’ Shanmughasundaram, the 2024 POY #4-ranked player, was ‘borntrouble’s’ final opponent in this captivating showdown. Fresh off a final table finish in Natural8 India’s Saturday Santas Secret KO 150, Shanmughasundaram displayed trademark skill and composure. His runner-up finish in The Endeavour earned him ₹5.99 Lakhs (from the deal), adding to a career-best year that included a ₹1.97 Crore win in the Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions and a ₹66.66 Lakhs payday in the Bounty Hunters Main Event 54. Despite announcing a break following an extraordinary year, he couldn’t resist one last challenge, concluding 2024 with a staggering ₹5.73 Crores in annual earnings.

The final table of The Endeavour also featured strong performances by notable regulars like Ridhav ‘Rids’ Chawla (3rd for ₹3.69 Lakhs), the recent BSS Super Value winner Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana (4th for ₹2.86 Lakhs), last night’s The Endeavour Lite runner-up finisher Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N (6th for ₹1.80 Lakhs) and Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar (8th for ₹1 Lakh).

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, The Endeavour offered exceptional value. The ₹50 Lakhs prize pool included an overlay of ₹7.05 Lakhs, enhancing the rewards for the 138 players who finished in the money. A minimum cash of ₹9,000 provided a substantial return, making this headliner event a standout on New Year’s Eve.

Final Table Results

1. borntrouble – ₹6,51,044*
2. Nishaanth ‘shanni’ Shanmughasundaram – ₹5,98,956*
3. Ridhav ‘Rids’ Chawla – ₹3,69,000
4. Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana – ₹2,85,500
5. riverrat28 – ₹2,30,500
6. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹1,79,500
7. devilfish007 – ₹1,35,000
8. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – ₹1,00,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

The Endeavour Lite – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 347

Re-entries – 189

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 82

New Year’s Eve proved to be a night of triumph for PokerBaazi regular ‘Highonyellow’! As the world celebrated the arrival of a new year, ‘Highonyellow’ capped off 2024 in spectacular fashion by securing their first title of the year on the platform, conquering the ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour Lite for a substantial ₹2.35 Lakhs. This victory not only marked a perfect start to the new year but also became their second-largest score on PokerBaazi, following a runner-up finish in the WPT#26 Bounty (KO) just a few weeks prior.

Having diligently played on PokerBaazi since March, ‘Highonyellow’ had been pursuing that elusive win through numerous deep runs and near misses. On New Year’s Eve, their persistence finally paid off. The 7:30 PM flagship event attracted 347 players (536 total entries), culminating in an intense six-hour and 31-minute showdown. Employing astute strategies and with a touch of luck, ‘Highonyellow’ navigated the competitive field with the poise of a seasoned veteran, ultimately clinching The Endeavour Lite title and making it a New Year’s celebration for the books.

Highonyellow’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.18 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹4.40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Meanwhile, Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N had his own memorable New Year’s Eve! Following a strong podium finish in the WPT#6 Deepstack just weeks ago, Puneeth entered the year-end grind determined to close out 2024 with a title. He set his sights on The Endeavour Lite, firing two bullets in pursuit of his first win in the event. While he narrowly missed the top spot, finishing as the runner-up for ₹1.55 Lakhs, the night was far from over.

Refusing to let the night end there, Puneeth capped off the evening with a final-table finish in The Endeavour, earning an additional ₹1.80 Lakhs. By the time the dust settled, Puneeth had amassed a total of ₹3.35 Lakhs – a truly remarkable way to bid farewell to 2024 and usher in 2025 with a bang.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹1,79,500

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite for ₹1,55,250

Puneeth B N’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹94.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹58.07 Lakhs

The Endeavour Lite’s final table was a gathering of formidable players, including WPT#75 (7-Max) Turbo winner and poker streamer Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi (3rd for ₹1.17 Lakhs), last week’s The Big Show finalist, ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh (4th for ₹85,950), Vikash ‘bittu7277’ Kumar (6th for ₹60,000), and WPT#61 Mega Championship finalist Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (7th for ₹47,400).

While The Endeavour Lite didn’t quite reach its advertised guarantee, the resulting ₹1.60 Lakhs overlay proved to be a bonus for the players, like a little extra gift under the tree. With enhanced value on offer, 82 players made it into the money, each walking away with at least ₹7,200 – more than double the ₹2,875 buy-in. It was a fittingly generous end to the year on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. Highonyellow – ₹2,35,350
2. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹1,55,250
3. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi – ₹1,17,000
4. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹85,950
5. Shubbb – ₹72,900
6. Vikash ‘bittu7277’ Kumar – ₹60,000
7. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹47,400
8. papajigope – ₹35,250

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 262

Re-entries – 180

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 65

New Year’s Eve wasn’t just about fireworks and countdowns on the virtual felts; it was also a night of triumph for Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal! This former The MoneyMaker runner-up has been on an absolute tear lately, with a string of stellar performances that would make even the most seasoned poker pros envious. With a double victory at the Indian Poker Masters in August, two The Summit titles, and two WPT India Online titles just a couple of weeks back, Nailwal decided to add another jewel to his crown by taking down the PokerBaazi ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance.

Nailwal outlasted a massive field of 442 entries (262 unique) in the 10:30 PM flagship event. He did it all in a brisk six hours and four minutes, showcasing his poker prowess to win the Daily Last Chance title for the fifth time this year and netting a cool ₹1.19 Lakhs following a three-way deal.

And he wasn’t finished. He also cashed in The Endeavour, finishing 107th for ₹12,500, making his total haul for the night a festive ₹1.32 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,19,231* (three-way deal)

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹12,500

Ashish Nailwal’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.23 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.06 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹27.73 Lakhs

Ayush ‘goMUCKurself’ Sharma, clearly eager to end a six-month-long title dry spell, went all in, in the Daily Last Chance. This festive gamble almost paid off, landing him a runner-up finish and a sweet ₹1.14 Lakhs from the same three-way deal.

Ayush Sharma’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹43.13 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹25.86 Lakhs

Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar rounded out the Daily Last Chance podium, finishing third for ₹1.13 Lakhs, also benefiting from the deal.

Imran Anwar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹78.52 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6

The Daily Last Chance final table was like a gathering of notable players like Pratap ‘Pratap42’ Maurya (6th for ₹38,900) and Ayush ‘ClassMonitor’ Goyal (7th for ₹30,600).

Though the Daily Last Chance didn’t hit its advertised ₹10 Lakhs guarantee, the ₹2.04 Lakhs overlay acted like an extra holiday gift for the players. With enhanced value on offer, 65 players made it into the money, each walking away with at least ₹5,500 – more than 2X the ₹2,500 buy-in. It was a fittingly generous end to the year on PokerBaazi, a true celebration of poker skill and a little bit of holiday luck!

Final Table Results

1. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹1,19,231*
2. Ayush ‘goMUCKurself’ Sharma – ₹1,14,490*
3. Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar – ₹1,13,280*
4. Dharam06 – ₹60,000
5. Cliffhanger76 – ₹48,000
6. Pratap ‘Pratap42’ Maurya – ₹38,900
7. Ayush ‘ClassMonitor’ Goyal – ₹30,600
8. juicyBanker8260 – ₹22,500

*denotes a three-way deal

‘badshah123’ (Won ₹1 Lakh 6-Max Hyper for ₹36,090), ‘Swapnillll’ (Won ₹1 Lakh PKO for ₹35,212), ‘ajaydevgan’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹33,960), ‘WorldAtFeet’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘HarmlessWake864’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹22,930), ‘rajatjain14’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Evening SPRINT for ₹16,600), and ‘rewqtyuiop’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹10,000) won the other Tuesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

‘hgwills’ (Won ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Tuesday Turbo for ₹1.49 Lakhs), ‘kkshold’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Tuesday Turbo for ₹66,869), ‘Iacross47692711’ (Won ₹80K GTD Tuesday Sunsetter for ₹24,533), and ‘windsurf39112260’ (Won ₹60K GTD Hangover for ₹11,712) won the Tuesday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Mechanical Bull – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,200

Entries – 139

Re-entries – 99

Rebuys – 9

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 35

On New Year’s Eve, while the world prepared to ring in 2025, Debneil ‘noobneil’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) delivered a show-stopping performance on Adda52’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Mechanical Bull. Known for his tactical precision and unyielding focus, Mukherjee claimed the title after a gruelling seven-hour battle, pocketing an impressive ₹2.35 Lakhs.

2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary for Mukherjee. With notable victories, including PokerBaazi’s IPM#74 Micro HighRoller in August and a runner-up finish in April’s #19 The MoneyMaker, his track record is a testament to consistency and excellence. His Mechanical Bull win marks his first title since October’s BSS Super Value and caps off a streak of 14 final-table finishes in the last quarter of the year.

The 8 PM Tuesday flagship drew 247 entries (139 unique), creating a highly competitive atmosphere. Mukherjee displayed trademark composure and strategic brilliance, outlasting top pros and hungry mid-stakes grinders to claim the victory. This win ensures Mukherjee ends the year on a high note, setting the stage for what promises to be an even bigger 2025.

Adda52 regular and mid-stakes crusher Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma has been in stellar form lately. With nine final-table finishes and three title wins in Sundown Adda (twice) and Bounty Madness in December, Verma continued his hot streak last night with yet another impressive showing. He finished as the runner-up in the Mechanical Bull, pocketing ₹1.74 Lakhs, reinforcing his reputation as a formidable force on the circuit.

Satya Pal Verma’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Site Profits: ₹59.86 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #30 | Annual Winnings: ₹64.76 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹45.75 Lakhs

The Mechanical Bull final table featured a strong lineup of skilled players, including Deepak ‘muckMeGently’ Choudhary (3rd for ₹1,28,398), last month’s The Quest runner-up Neeraj ‘kumartomar’ Kumar (4th for ₹94,976), (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo finalist from earlier this month Harsha ‘hashtagpo’ Dhanani (5th for ₹70,253), and last night’s Bumpy Car and Bounty Adda runner-up Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (8th for ₹28,433).

With a ₹4,200 buy-in, the Mechanical Bull faced a significant ₹2.98 Lakhs overlay, delivering exceptional value for its participants. The top 35 finishers walked away with a minimum payout of ₹11,493—over twice the buy-in—making it a rewarding experience for those who cashed.

Final Table Results

1. Debneil ‘noobneil’ Mukherjee – ₹2,34,667
2. Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma – ₹1,73,582
3. Deepak ‘muckMeGently’ Choudhary – ₹1,28,398
4. Neeraj ‘kumartomar’ Kumar – ₹94,976
5. Harsha ‘hashtagpo’ Dhanani – ₹70,253
6. Ghachak25 – ₹51,966
7. bullzeye – ₹38,439
8. Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra – ₹28,433

‘smr1g10’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bumper Car for ₹43,697), Shivam ‘brooskyradio11’ Shukla (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,116), ‘Ankur120789’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹25,641), ‘sonu0303’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹23,449), and ‘playhereforsure13’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹12,682) won the other Tuesday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘nobomi1’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹33,780) and ‘Doctor_Doom’ (Won ₹80K GTD Brunch for ₹24,000) Tuesday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘Beast2023‘ won the ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹32,690.

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