Daily Majors: Nishant Kumar, Nitin Rawat, Arsh Grover, Snehil Aggarwal Champion The Thursday Flagships

Thursday showcased prime action across major online poker platforms, highlighting their flagship events. PokerBaazi’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Baazi Value Series was the day’s star, offering a whopping ₹51.50 Lakhs across four BVS events. For the mid-stakes enthusiasts, Junglee Poker’s ₹3+ Crores GTD Poker Premier League and the Money Magnet tournament stood out.

Additionally, A23 Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Freeroll is set for 8 PM today, adding to the excitement.

Nishant Kumar, who had last won Masters #113 Megastack in August, was Thursday’s standout performer, ending a 9-week title drought by winning Adda52’s Godfather, earning a notable ₹5.47 Lakhs – his second-largest this year and the day’s top prize. Close on his heels was Harsh Bubna, champion of The MoneyMaker 42.0, who secured a commendable ₹4.56 Lakhs following a heads-up deal.

PokerBaazi’s ‘Track0011’, active for just nine months, clinched their maiden title victory in the BVS#28, earning a personal-best of ₹4.15 lakhs. Meanwhile, inaugural NPS Main Event champion, Mohammad Azhar, showcased his prowess with two notable final table finishes, netting an impressive ₹3.81 Lakhs. Specifically, Azhar placed second in BVS#28 (₹3.24 Lakhs) and seventh in The Summit (₹57,132).

The other Baazi Value Series victors on Thursday included ‘Harshabhog’ (Won BVS#29 for ₹1.39 Lakhs), ‘Treys’ (Won BVS #27 6-Max for ₹1.09 Lakhs), and ‘123ritu’ (Won BVS#26 for ₹63,680).

After a three-month break, Nitin Rawat, the distinguished third-place finisher in EndBoss 6.0, returned with a bang, clinching the top spot in PokerBaazi’s The Summit and netting ₹3.20 Lakhs. With two more significant runs on Thursday, Rawat accumulated ₹3.46 Lakhs, surpassing the ₹2 Crores mark in yearly earnings. Meanwhile, Dhinesh Kumar, the recent victor of Tuesday’s The Endeavour, trailed close behind, earning a significant ₹2.42 Lakhs.

Young Gun Arsh Grover, following a close second in Wednesday’s Maverick, clinched the title in Spartan Poker’s Googly last night. He pocketed ₹2.75 Lakhs, courtesy of a three-way deal, bringing his total to ₹2.92 Lakhs from two scores. This victory propelled him to the #6 position in the 2023 Player of the Year standings, pushing his yearly winnings over ₹3.50 Crores. Advait Rajguru, fresh from his third-place in Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR, secured ₹2.51 Lakhs for second, while Pavankiran Bellamkonda claimed ₹2.39 Lakhs for third, both benefiting from the deal.

After a seven-month title drought, online expert Snehil Aggarwal triumphed in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, banking a grand ₹2.18 Lakhs. This win came after a heads-up deal with site reg ‘imhobadshah’, who secured the second spot and a commendable ₹2.08 Lakhs.

Pocket52’s Aritra Hazra, fresh off his Wednesday’s Avenger win, clinched another title in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets on Thursday, bagging ₹1.02 Lakhs – a personal best on the platform. His total for the day reached ₹1.23 Lakhs from four significant finishes. ‘crocodile_rana70_1428579’ took second place and ₹71,530 as a reward.

Young Gun Gaurav Sood, Bhavyajeet Singh Rathore, Ankit Jajodia, Mohammad Hasibullah, Aabhas Bandlish, Sneha Moondra Heda, Dinesh Kukreja, Rahul Kumar, Manish Jangid, Karan Thakker, and Sawan Kumar won the other Thursday marquees.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

BVS#28 – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 582

Re-entries – 532

Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000

Places Paid – 185

Making a striking debut from relative obscurity, ‘Track0011’, a nine-month member of PokerBaazi, etched their name resoundingly into the champion’s ledger.

Rising above a formidable ensemble of 1,114 contenders (582 unique) in the BVS spotlight event at 7:30 PM, the ₹30 Lakhs GTD BVS#28, ‘Track0011’ clinched the championship. This marathon, which spanned just under 10 hours, saw them pocketing a personal record of ₹4.15 lakhs, marking their first-ever title on the platform.

‘Track0011’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.39 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.46 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Thursday’s tables also shimmered with the brilliance of Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar, the celebrated inaugural NPS Main Event champion. He reaffirmed his dominance with two stellar final table finishes, amassing a remarkable ₹3.81 Lakhs.

Azhar’s Thursday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹3,23,700

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹57,132

Mohammad Azhar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.52 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.79 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #3

The BVS#28 final table was adorned by other poker maestros like Rahul ‘iamnoob2519’ Sahni (5th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), Ankit ‘Psycorp’ Bajaj (6th for ₹79,200), and Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik (8th for ₹38,700).

Although the BVS#28, boasting a ₹3,000 entry fee, slightly missed its mark by ₹92,460 against its projected prize pool, a generous 185 top contenders were not left empty-handed, each claiming their slice of the guaranteed ₹30 Lakhs purse.

Final Table Results

1. Track0011 – ₹4,14,900
2. Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar – ₹3,23,700
3. khurafaati – ₹2,40,000
4. Hearthacker0143 – ₹1,62,000
5. Rahul ‘iamnoob2519’ Sahni – ₹1,14,000
6. Ankit ‘Psycorp’ Bajaj – ₹79,200
7. HRA1110 – ₹55,200
8. Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹38,700

The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,630

Entries – 153

Re-entries – 123

Prize Pool – ₹20,70,000

Places Paid – 53

The illustrious third-place finisher of EndBoss 6.0, Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat, stormed back into the limelight after a three-month sabbatical, seizing the crown in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit.

Masterfully steering through a formidable field of 276 contenders (153 unique), Rawat used four bullets to secure the 8 PM event within eight hours. His strategic prowess earned him a commendable ₹3.20 Lakhs. Hot on his trail was Tuesday’s champion of The Endeavour, Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar, who clinched a hefty ₹2.42 Lakhs.

Moreover, Nitin Rawat asserted his dominance in two other events, raking in a total of ₹3.46 Lakhs on Thursday, thereby crossing the ₹2 Crores milestone in annual earnings:

Rawat’s Thursday finishes include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,20,022

> 24th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹20,000

> 114th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹6,000

Nitin Rawat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.02 Crores

Other stalwarts who etched their names on The Summit’s final table included Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal (3rd for ₹1.88 Lakhs), Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani (4th for ₹1.40 Lakhs), last night’s Monster Turbo winner Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (5th for ₹98,739), and yesterday’s BVS#28 runner-up Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar (7th for ₹57,132).

With its ₹8,630 entry fee, The Summit amassed a total prize pool of ₹20.70 Lakhs, generously rewarding the top 53 maestros.

Final Table Results

1. Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat – ₹3,20,022
2. Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹2,42,397
3. Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal – ₹1,88,163
4. Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹1,39,725
5. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹98,739
6. rajatsahni – ₹69,966
7. Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar – ₹57,132

BVS#29 – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,000

Entries – 626

Re-entries – 559

Prize Pool – ₹10,31,000

Places Paid – 197

Demonstrating unparalleled poker acumen, ‘Harshabhog’, a loyal PokerBaazi enthusiast since November 2018, delivered a standout performance that can rightly be termed as their career pinnacle on the platform.

This enigmatic player, who last tasted triumph in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on April 17, rose to the challenge in the ₹9 Lakhs GTD BVS#29 tournament that kickstarted at 9 PM on a fateful Thursday. Competing against a formidable lineup of 1,185 contenders (626 unique), ‘Harshabhog’ navigated an intense eight-hour gauntlet to clinch the crown. This commendable feat not only engraved their maiden BVS title but also enriched their bankroll by a whopping ₹1.39 Lakhs.

Apart from their illustrious BVS#29 win, ‘Harshabhog’ left an indelible mark on PokerBaazi’s BVS#27 tournament, raking in a handsome ₹1.41 Lakhs. Their known finishes include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹1,39,488

> 102nd in PokerBaazi’s BVS#27 (6-Max) for ₹1,950

‘Harshabhog’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.68 Lakhs | Titles Won: #3

Among the other luminaries, Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar, widely recognized for his stellar performance as the runner-up in the July 2023 EndBoss Special Edition, reaffirmed his prowess. He secured the runner-up spot, pocketing ₹1,09,281. Fresh from his victory in the WTF earlier in the month, Manjrekar cashed in three tournaments, aggregating a commendable ₹1.25 Lakhs.

His finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹1,09,281

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹12,900

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,193

Pratik Manjrekar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹93.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, the reigning champion on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, marked his territory with a third-place finish in the BVS#29, enriching his account by ₹80,414. Competing in nine tournaments, Kapoor’s exceptional gameplay added bounties, taking his total haul to ₹1.30 Lakhs.

His notable finishes include:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹80,414

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹17,400

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹14,678

> 9th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹3,730

> 12th in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹3,175

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.37 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #44 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.34 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Standings

Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira, rejuvenated from his back-to-back wins in the Grandmaster and Super Over (6 Max), took the felts in four tournaments, accumulating an impressive ₹1.46 Lakhs:

> 3rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹65,000

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹53,609

> 26th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹20,000

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,684

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.46 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.92 Crores | Ranked #12 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Other poker stalwarts who clinched noteworthy payouts in the BVS#29 were Himanshu ‘himkat’ Kataria (5th for ₹38,145) and Navneet ‘Navneet78’ Tanwar (6th for ₹25,774).

The BVS#29, with its modest ₹1,000 entry fee, effortlessly exceeded its projected ₹9 Lakhs guarantee, rewarding the top 197 maestros with deserving payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Harshabhog – ₹1,39,488
2. Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹1,09,281
3. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹80,414
4. Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira – ₹53,609
5. Himanshu ‘himkat’ Kataria – ₹38,145
6. Navneet ‘Navneet78’ Tanwar – ₹25,774
7. krishna0602 – ₹18,660
8. crownTHEclown – ₹12,990

BVS #27 (6-Max) – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹800

Entries – 421

Re-entries – 431

Prize Pool – ₹7,50,000

Places Paid – 143

In a thrilling showdown last night, the poker savant ‘Treys’ reigned supreme in PokerBaazi’s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD BVS #27 (6-Max). Eclipsing an impressive roster of 852 participants (including 421 unique entries), ‘Treys’ clinched the Baazi Value Series marquee at 5 PM, pocketing a hefty ₹1.09 Lakhs – marking a personal milestone.

Treys’ PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.13 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

However, the journey to the zenith was paved with formidable adversaries. Among them was the shrewd tactician Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra, who put up a valiant effort, clinching the silver position with a reward of ₹81,525. Basandra’s scintillating Thursday performance, marked by two powerful final table finishes, culminated in earnings of ₹1.03 Lakhs:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BVS #27 (6-Max) for ₹81,525

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#26 for ₹21,600

Natansh Basandra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹58.80 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #14

On the same battleground, Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora, a seasoned player, displayed his prowess, capturing the bronze medal and ₹62,250. His online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #8

Kabir ‘kabira36’ Dhamija, another Baazi aficionado, made notable strides, accumulating ₹34,875 through a duo of cash finishes:

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s BVS #27 (6-Max) for ₹21,975

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹12,900

Kabir Dhamija’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹42.57 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹14.50 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9

Despite the attractive buy-in of ₹800, BVS #27 (6-Max) encountered an overlay deficit of ₹1.58 Lakhs. Nevertheless, the fervor was palpable, as the pot was dispersed amongst the top 143 contenders.

Final Table Results

1. Treys – ₹1,09,050
2. Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra – ₹81,525
3. Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora – ₹62,250
4. Mmkay711 – ₹44,775
5. silentking – ₹32,400
6. Kabir ‘kabira36’ Dhamija – ₹21,975

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 178

Re-entries – 133

Prize Pool – ₹5,41,000

Places Paid – 59

After a testing four-month break, Bhavyajeet Singh ‘brbhavya’ Rathore stormed back into the spotlight on Thursday. Showcasing superior acumen and tactical play, Rathore clinched the title in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Battling through a dynamic ensemble of 311 poker enthusiasts (178 unique), Rathore was unrivaled. The tournament, commencing at 7.15 PM, wrapped up within six hours, and Rathore bagged a substantial prize of ₹85,825 from his dual entries.

Bhavyajeet Singh Rathore’s Thursday culminated in a total earnings of ₹90,925, achieved from:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹85,825

> 155th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹5,100

Bhavyajeet Singh Rathore’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹77.95 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.97 Lakhs |Titles Won in 2023: #6

Riding the wave of his recent triumph in the Godfather event, Nishant ‘rektace’ Kumar was formidable yet again. He clinched the silver position in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, garnering ₹63,313. His cumulative Thursday gains soared to ₹6.11 Lakhs through:

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹5,47,310

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹63,313

Nishant Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj, previously crowned in the #WTF event on September 22, maintained his formidable presence. Despite using two entries, Raj notched the 6th position in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, pocketing ₹18,561. His total Thursday gains stood at ₹58,020:

> 10th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹37,500

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹18,561

> 142th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹1,959

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.60 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #15

Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat left a significant mark, accumulating ₹50,554 over six cash placements on Thursday:

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹16,116

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹14,881

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹7,732

> 134th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹6,000

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s (PKO-RE) for ₹3,425

> 82nd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BVS#27 for ₹2,400

Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55.82 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #17

The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT saw high participation, resulting in a cumulative prize pool of ₹5.41 Lakhs. The event witnessed fierce competition, with the top 59 players securing a share of the spoils.

Final Table Results

1. Bhavyajeet Singh ‘brbhavya’ Rathore – ₹85,825
2. Nishant ‘rektace’ Kumar – ₹63,313
3. starrk0 – ₹49,893
4. Yuvraj0009 – ₹36,635
5. kj777 – ₹26,083
6. Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj – ₹18,561
7. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹14,881

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 146

Re-entries – 131

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 30

On a riveting Thursday afternoon, the virtual tables of PokerBaazi buzzed with excitement. At the epicenter of this thrilling action was the online dynamo, Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia. Fresh from his victory in Spartan Poker’s Super Over earlier this month, Jajodia demonstrated his unparalleled command over the digital felt again.

In a relentless session spanning just under 6 hours, he claimed the crown in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost — marking his triumphant third appearance atop this daytime event’s leaderboard.

Jajodia dived into the fray against a formidable assembly of 277 poker enthusiasts (146 unique). Demonstrating unwavering resolve, he fired off five bullets before seizing the top spot and a handsome payday of ₹77,300.

But Jajodia’s impressive Thursday run didn’t end there. He also made his mark in PokerBaazi’s BVS#27 (6-Max), finishing in the 112th position and adding ₹1,950 to his coffers. All told, Jajodia’s earnings for the day tallied up to an impressive ₹79,250.

Ankit Jajodia’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹85.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #19

Nipping at his heels, last year’s APT Main Event bronze medalist, Disha ‘shahzzadi’ Pandey, showcased her formidable prowess. She locked in the runner-up position, taking home ₹58,550 — marking her most significant achievement of 2023.

The final table of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost spotlighted other eminent players such as Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol (3rd for ₹45,450) and Kishor ‘greatper’ Bhanushali (5th for ₹23,850).

The event, with a buy-in pegged at ₹2,000, faced an overlay deficit of ₹18,020. Yet, staying true to its reputation and commitment, PokerBaazi made sure that the top 53 contenders reaped the benefits from the promised ₹5 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹77,300
2. Disha ‘shahzzadi’ Pandey – ₹58,550
3. Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol – ₹45,450
4. metalhead – ₹33,750
5. Kishor ‘greatper’ Bhanushali – ₹23,850
6. Pepcoder – ₹16,900
7. Ronywalker – ₹13,800

The other BVS title winner was ‘123ritu’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD BVS#26 for ₹63,680).

‘Whoarewe’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD PKO for ₹39,650), ‘elefante’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹33,640), ‘ajitkumarta’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹27,870), Dinesh ‘htc170209’ Kukreja (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for ₹24,190) and ‘Lov3’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹22,960) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 93

Re-entries – 53

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 25

In a thrilling Thursday showdown, Aritra ‘Salazar’ Hazra, fresh off the back of his laudable title win in Avenger just a day prior and a commendable fifth-place finish in BVS#20 on Tuesday, demonstrated his poker acumen once again. This online dynamo notched a win in Pocket52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets, marking back-to-back title victories.

Attracting a robust roster of 146 entrants (93 unique) for the 8 PM marquee event, Hazra navigated the competitive terrain with finesse. He clinched the top spot in just over six hours, pocketing a personal best of ₹1.02 Lakhs on the platform. Throughout the day, Hazra further padded his earnings to ₹1.23 Lakhs with four significant runs:

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹1,01,840

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹10,800

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s SKY High Turbo for ₹7,200

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,193

Aritra Hazra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.04 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹13.83 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12

The tournament’s crescendo was marked by an exhilarating heads-up clash with ‘crocodile_rana70_1428579.’ This competitor displayed astute gameplay, eventually settling for a well-deserved second place and a payout of ₹71,530.

Further highlighting the evening’s standout performers, Vaibhav ‘ChoubeyJi’ Temani continued his stellar trajectory, amassing a total of ₹74,771 from multiple events, punctuated by a striking final table finish:

> 3rd in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹53,702

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹13,869

> 99th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹7,200

Vaibhav Temani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.15 Crores

Kovid ‘Fzzzyyy’ Saraswat had reasons to celebrate as well, raking in ₹78,045 across three remarkable runs:

> 4th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹40,967

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s Godfather for ₹27,500

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹9,578

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.35 Crores

Rajneesh ‘Msdhonii’ Thakur, the distinguished player holding the #2 spot on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, marked his presence by pulling in ₹72,594 from seven impressive outings, one of which saw him at the esteemed final table. His top scores of the day include:

> 5th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹31,870

> 32nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹17,500

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,684

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹7,100

Rajneesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.24 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #30 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.47 Crores | Ranked #20 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Standings

Varun ‘buffalosoldier’ Meena also made waves, securing an eighth-place finish and ₹16,022 in prize money.

Despite the ₹2,750 buy-in, the Pocket Magnets faced an overlay deficit of ₹1.35 Lakhs. Nonetheless, staying true to its commitment, Pocket52 ensured that the ₹5 Lakhs prize pool promise was honored, benefiting the top 25 contestants. The platform further showed its patron appreciation by providing Tournament Discount Cash (TDC) to offset the overlay.

Final Table Results

1. Aritra ‘Salazar’ Hazra – ₹1,01,840
2. crocodile_rana70_14285795 – ₹71,530
3. Vaibhav ‘ChoubeyJi’ Temani – ₹53,702
4. Kovid ‘Fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹40,967
5. Rajneesh ‘Msdhonii’ Thakur – ₹31,870
6. ace_bob – ₹25,031
7. Ganeshkale453 – ₹19,889
8. Varun ‘buffalosoldier’ Meena – ₹16,022

Mohammad ‘HassiAces’ Hasibullah (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Dominator for ₹47,320), ‘Mars1981’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹26,459) and ‘Yashbihra’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda for ₹23,660) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

Spartan Poker

Googly – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 112

Re-entries – 28

Re-buys – 92

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Ranked #6 on the 2023 leaderboard, Young Gun Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover has been on fire since Wednesday. Although he narrowly missed the Maverick title just a day prior, he secured the title on Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Googly last night.

Outclassing a field of 232 participants (112 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event, Grover secured his debut Googly title in six hours and 40 minutes, walking away with an impressive ₹2.75 Lakhs following a three-way agreement. This victory marks his first since his triumph in PokerBaazi’s BSS HighRoller on September 24.

Furthermore, Grover made a mark in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (37th for ₹16,974). His earnings on Thursday totaled ₹2.92 Lakhs, pushing his annual winnings past the ₹3.50 Crores benchmark!

Arsh Grover’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.87 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.51 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹67.08 Lakhs | Moves to #6 on the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Ranked #23 in Annual Profits

Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition third-place finisher, Advait ‘Rattler$’ Rajguru (2nd for ₹2.51 lakhs) and Pavankiran ‘Rootahua Machi’ Bellamkonda (3rd for ₹2.39 Lakhs) also profited from the tripartite agreement.

Advait Rajguru (opted out of our tracking) enhanced his bankroll by approximately ₹3.12 Lakhs with two final table appearances, which include:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Googly for ₹2,51,234* (3-Way Deal) (fired two bullets)

> 6th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹60,481

Pavankiran Bellamkonda accumulated ₹2.67 Lakhs from three commendable performances, which include:

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Googly for ₹2,39,347* (3-Way Deal)

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹16,974

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹10,800

Pavankiran Bellamkonda’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.81 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹76.08 Lakhs

Ashit ‘D. Carwin1’ Sharma, the champion of Monday’s (7-MAX) Daily SPRINT, earned ₹3.58 Lakhs from five notable appearances, which included two fourth-place spots.

His Thursday finishes include:

> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,08,750

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Googly for ₹1,33,200

> 9th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹11,250

> 50th in PokerBaazi’s (7-MAX) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,193

> 190th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹1,650

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.53 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.64 Crores

Last night’s final Googly table also saw last night’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition third-place finisher Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh (7th for ₹62,850) and Tuesday’s Powerplay champion Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna (8th for ₹46,500).

The ₹6,600 buy-in event narrowly missed its advertised guarantee by ₹1.08 Lakhs, with the top 20 players receiving payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover – ₹2,75,169*
2. Advait ‘Rattler$’ Rajguru – ₹2,51,234*
3. Pavankiran ‘Rootahua Machi’ Bellamkonda – ₹2,39,347*
4. Ashit ‘D. Carwin1’ Sharma – ₹1,33,200
5. Tigerinthehouse – ₹1,06,950
6. betarG6 – ₹83,850
7. Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh – ₹62,850
8. Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna – ₹46,500

*denotes a three-way deal

‘sareeee’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD SKY High 6-Max for ₹41,250), Sneha ‘sneval’ Moondra Heda (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Xtra Innings for ₹31,500), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹75K GTD Hit Wicket PKO for ₹22,305), ‘shijaszak’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Watchman for ₹17,000), ‘Underground’ (Won Little – Triple Chance 250 for ₹12,258), ‘Space_light1’ (Won ₹20K GTD Tailender PKO for ₹6,428) and Sawan ‘PaisaWala’ Kumar (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Junglee Poker

PPL – Stackstorm – ₹2 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,375

Total Entries – 130

Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000

Places Paid – 16

Junglee Poker’s Thursday flagship event, the ₹2 Lakhs GTD PPL – Stackstorm, witnessed ‘abhimanshu’ masterfully navigate a robust lineup of 130 contenders to seize the top honor and a prize of ₹44,000.

Following closely was ‘kingthinosc’, who claimed an admirable runner-up position with winnings of ₹34,000.

Although the Stackstorm’s ₹1,375 buy-in fell short by ₹37,500 of its advertised guarantee, it still rewarded the top 16 performers.

Final Table Results

1. abhimanshu – ₹44,000
2. kingthinosc – ₹34,000
3. shahezade – ₹26,000
4. kuber0001 – ₹20,000
5. aaashish4106 – ₹15,200
6. mannk – ₹12,000
7. kkmeena143 – ₹8,000
8. haraparty00 – ₹6,000

Money Magnet – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1

Total Entries – 6,258

Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000

Places Paid – 250

In last night’s showdown at Junglee Poker’s ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Money Magnet, ‘disuwagitaa’ showcased dominance. Against a strong field of 6,258 participants, they clinched the top prize, pocketing a handsome ₹1 Lakh. Hot on their trail was ‘autorace13452591’, who secured the runner-up position, taking home ₹19,995.

Final Table Results

1. disuwagitaa – ₹1,00,005
2. autorace13452591 – ₹19,995
3. alpinski3093581 – ₹10,005
4. gouranga8906 – ₹4,995
5. ramusahani12 – ₹2,505
6. fisher29182089 – ₹1,095
7. binaysaudop – ₹900
8. solution888 – ₹750

PokerStars India

The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 64

Re-entries – 42

Prize Pool – ₹10,60,000

Places Paid – 15

Online maestro Snehil ‘snehil99’ Aggarwal (opted out of our tracking) had been ardently seeking a title for almost seven months since his impressive dual wins in the Sunday Highroller and BSS SuperStack on March 27. Despite demonstrating consistent poker brilliance during this period, the top spot remained just beyond reach.

Yet, every champion has their moment. Aggarwal’s time to shine came last night during PokerStars India’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition. With unwavering resolve, he asserted his dominance against a fierce player pool of 106 entrants (64 unique) in the 8 PM marquee event. After nearly six intense hours, he clinched the win and pocketed a splendid ₹2.18 Lakhs, following a heads-up agreement with site-regular ‘imhobadshah’ (2nd for ₹2.08 Lakhs).

Poker luminary and coach Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh remained in the limelight, sustaining his momentum from his second-place finish in Monster Stack the previous day. He achieved at least two noteworthy final table placements, amassing a total of ₹2.02 Lakhs.

Mahesh’s Tuesday finishes include:

> 3rd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,39,240

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Googly for ₹62,850

The Colosseum’s final table was nothing short of a poker galaxy, hosting stalwarts like last night’s Googly runner-up finisher Advait ‘ronaldinh18’ Rajguru (6th for ₹60,481), Vishal ‘Vishalb22’ Bajaj (7th for ₹45,804), Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna (8th for ₹34,688) and Arjanveer ‘ballistik310’ Singh Chadha (9th for ₹30,160).

The ₹11,000 entry for The Colosseum led to an impressive ₹10.60 Lakhs prize pool, eclipsing its guarantee by ₹60,000. This amount was judiciously split amongst the top 15 achievers.

For an added thrill, PokerStars India peppered the event with surprise giveaways, distributing random tickets across ten tables. Fortunate participants snagged tickets worth ₹250 and ₹100, redeemable for Spin & Gos and The Big Bash Mega Satellite as part of their Ticket Drop Promotion.

Final Table Results

1. Snehil ‘snehil99’ Aggarwal – ₹2,18,154*
2. imhobadshah – ₹2,08,473*
3. Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh – ₹1,39,240
4. josh1317 – ₹1,05,450
5. kabir2298 – ₹79,860
6. Advait ‘ronaldinh18’ Rajguru – ₹60,481
7. Vishal ‘Vishalb22’ Bajaj – ₹45,804
8. Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna – ₹34,688
9. Arjanveer ‘ballistik310’ Singh Chadha – ₹30,160

*denotes heads-up deal

‘jitesh08’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Super Stack 8-Max for ₹41,757), ‘JC1870’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹20,448), Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹15,701) and ‘ag0691’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹11,323) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,000

Entries – 175

Re-entries – 162

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 34

Amidst the high-stakes atmosphere on Thursday, Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar, remembered for his masterstroke in the Masters #113 Megastack in late August, snapped his 9-week title drought. Rising like a phoenix, Kumar marked a triumphant return by securing the pinnacle of Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather. He competed against 337 hopefuls (175 unique ) and navigated the battlefield over 8.15 hours, even after firing two shots.

This wasn’t just Kumar’s debut victory in the Godfather but also his second grandest payout this year, amounting to a whopping ₹5.47 Lakhs. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, the formidable champion of The MoneyMaker 42.0, narrowly missed the top spot. Bubna agreed to a heads-up deal with Kumar, settling for a still-impressive second with a prize of ₹4.56 Lakhs.

Kumar’s form didn’t wane as the evening progressed. He was inches away from snatching PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT title but settled for the silver position. Combining his endeavors, Kumar’s day’s earnings peaked at an impressive ₹6.11 Lakhs, establishing him as a dominant force.

His finishes include:

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹5,47,310

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹63,313

Nishant Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Harsh Bubna, too, had a prosperous day, amassing ₹4.68 Lakhs across three events:

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,56,440

> 17th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹6,250

> 149th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#28 for ₹5,100

Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.33 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.29 Crores

Monday’s PokerBaazi (7-Max) Daily SPRINT victor, Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma, remained in splendid form. He marked his territory with five ITM finishes, raking in ₹3.58 Lakhs. His notable achievements included:

> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,08,750

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Googly for ₹1,33,200

> 9th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹11,250

> 50th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,193

> 190th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹1,650

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.53 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.64 Crores

Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik, after his commendable performance in Sunday’s Super Over, continued his winning spree. His combined cash finishes amounted to ₹1.45 Lakhs. His standout performances included:

> 7th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹75,000

> 10th in Spartan Poker’s Googly for ₹30,000

> 13th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹22,799

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹16,974

Rishab Malik’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.09 Crores

Other luminaries in the tournament included Amol ‘alwaysnutz’ Morey (5th for ₹1,43,750), Kamal ‘ksn123’ Naruka (6th for ₹93,750), and Shakti ‘shaku’ Shikhar (8th for ₹62,500).

With the ₹6,000 entry tag, Adda52’s Godfather faced an overlay setback of ₹6.63 Lakhs. Yet, in a testament to their commitment, the top 34 contenders were rewarded generously from the prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar – ₹5,47,310*
2. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹4,56,440*
3. Zoca – ₹2,75,000
4. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹2,08,750
5. Amol ‘alwaysnutz’ Morey – ₹1,43,750
6. Kamal ‘ksn123’ Naruka – ₹93,750
7. Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik – ₹75,000
8. Shakti ‘shaku’ Shikhar – ₹62,500

*denotes a heads-up deal

Monster Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 91

Re-entries – 66

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 17

After a two-month break, Young Gun Gaurav Sood roared back to the winner’s spotlight on Thursday. Displaying top-notch gameplay, Sood dominated the field in Adda52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo. Competing against 157 poker enthusiasts (91 unique), he bagged the championship. Finishing the 9.30 PM tournament in less than five hours, Sood pocketed a hefty ₹1.40 Lakhs, after entering the fray twice.

Yesterday, Gaurav Sood accumulated an impressive ₹2.61 Lakhs from four cash placements:

> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹1,40,000

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹98,739

> 14th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹19,823

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹2,784

Gaurav Sood’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹18.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹9.47 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹4.02 Crores

Finishing strong, ‘adi1108’ from Adda52 clinched the second spot, demonstrating exceptional gameplay and earning a notable prize of ₹87,500.

Last Sunday’s Grandmaster champion, Myron Pereira, made a notable appearance in this event. Securing the third spot, he pocketed ₹65,000 despite entering four times. With this performance, Pereira boosted his earnings, raking in a total of ₹1.46 Lakhs from four finishes:

> 3rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹65,000

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BVS#29 for ₹53,609

> 26th Adda52’s Godfather for ₹20,000

> 17th PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,684

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.46 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17

#YoungGuns Anmol Mehta (4th for ₹46,250) and Shardul Parthasarathi (8th for ₹13,750) showcased their prowess at the Monster Turbo’s final table.

Final Table Results

1. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹1,40,000
2. adi1108 – ₹87,500
3. Myron ‘zzzzz369’ Pereira – ₹65,000
4. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹ 46,250
5. unknown – ₹32,500
6. unknown – ₹22,500
7. ketugj – ₹18,750
8. Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi – ₹13,750

Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Aabhas ‘MicroGrinder9’ Bandlish (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹39,756), ‘playhereforsure13’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹27,345), ‘playhereforsure13’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹23,314), Karan ‘karanthakker’ Thakker (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹13,454), ‘rajjani21’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹13,408) and ‘DomoArigato’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹11,258) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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