Daily Majors: Thursday Flagships Explode With Big Wins by Nitesh Katiyar, Ritwik Khanna, Aditya Agarwal & Aayush Arya

Thursday’s poker action was nothing short of epic! The excitement was off the charts with PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crore GTD National Poker Series India 2024 nearing its Sunday finale. Meanwhile, Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 4.0 continued its tradition of creating poker lakhpatis, adding another name to the list of winners. Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire and Adda52’s Nano Poker Series kept the adrenaline pumping with high-stakes action for players at all skill levels. And Junglee Poker`s epic ₹10+ Crores GTD Poker Premiere League kick starts with PPL Series 1 today, raising the stakes even higher!

Nitesh Katiyar, a former MS #7 – Friday Millionaire champion, made the Thursday headlines after clinching a long-awaited NPS Gold Medal and a jaw-dropping ₹10.17 Lakhs payday in PokerBaazi’s NPS #127 Deepstack Championship. This marked his third career million-rupee win and his biggest score ever on the platform.

Raghav Chauhan, a former NPS gold medalist, also delivered a strong performance in the Deepstack Championship, earning the Silver Medal and a remarkable ₹7.81 Lakhs, totalling ₹7.85 Lakhs for the day.

PokerBaazi’s ‘caishen’ made history! They conquered the NPS #126 Deepdive, securing their first-ever NPS Gold Medal and a career-best ₹3.03 Lakhs payout. NPS stalwart ‘thekid‘ (anonymity requested) finished runner-up, earning ₹2.31 Lakhs. This achievement added another Silver Medal to their impressive series tally (already boasting two Golds and a previous Silver). But ‘thekid’ didn’t stop there – three significant deep runs boosted their winnings to a remarkable ₹2.59 Lakhs and catapulted them to a joint #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard!

The NPS India 2024 continued its Gold Medal streak with exciting wins by Mayank Maruka (Won NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹2.68 Lakhs), NPS India 2022 Main Event champion Chirag Sodha (Won NPS#129 PLO-6 for ₹2.14 Lakhs), ‘nehap888’ (Won NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹1.96 Lakhs), Imran Anwar (Won NPS#123 4-Max Hyper SPRINT for ₹1.61 Lakhs), Thiyam Dannish (Won NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1.44 Lakhs).

The unstoppable force Rising Star Ritwik Khanna continues his rampage! Fresh off his Tuesday Maximum win, he conquered Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum, transforming a modest ₹2,300 satellite entry into a jaw-dropping ₹5.39 Lakhs payday. His relentless grind in seven deep runs boosted his total winnings for the night to an astonishing ₹6.02 Lakhs, rocketing him into the Top 5 of the POY standings and #3 on the March leaderboard. Rishabh Gupta also had a notable night, amassing ₹4.92 Lakhs from deep runs in the Thursday Maximum (runner-up) and Thursday Smash.

Sahil Nevatiya, the reigning PokerGuru Star of the Week, maintained his hot streak on Natural8 India. He amassed a whopping ₹5.33 Lakhs from three deep runs, including a standout eighth-place finish in the 150 Thursday Throwdown Bounty that added ₹4.21 Lakhs to his haul.

Poker pioneer and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee Aditya Agarwal proved his dominance, taking down Adda52’s Godfather for the second time and pocketing ₹4.65 Lakhs (banking ₹4.82 Lakhs in total). Rubin Labroo settled for a runner-up finish and ₹3.40 Lakhs. Three additional deep runs earned him a total of ₹3.65 Lakhs for the night.

WSOP bracelet winner and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, Young Gun Aayush Arya, conquered Spartan Poker`s Thursday Smash, adding a substantial ₹4.19 Lakhs to his day`s total of ₹4.69 Lakhs. Jasmeet Singh Gill finished runner-up for ₹2.84 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker’s ‘suryaishu12‘ dominated the Thursday Deepstacks, clinching the title and a sweet ₹2.23 Lakhs payout. ‘Crazyjesus’ finished runner-up for ₹1.71 Lakhs.

Pocket52’s ‘maamonosha‘ is on fire! Two days after snagging T20 and Brunch titles, they added another victory to their streak, clinching the Pocket Magnets for a ₹48,371 payday.

The list of Thursday champions doesn’t stop there! Tejas Anantha, Yuvraj Bhardwaj (won two titles), Deepak Singh, Sumit Ghosh, and Sharad Haridasan also made the winner`s list.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

NPS#127 Deepstack Championship – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,625

Entries – 482

Re-entries – 549

Prize Pool – ₹77,33,000

Places Paid – 193

Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar, a former MS #7 – Friday Millionaire champion, though not the most frequent competitor online, has a knack for making his appearances count, particularly in high-stakes events. He clinched a long-awaited NPS Gold Medal and a jaw-dropping ₹10.17 Lakhs payday in the Thursday headliner, PokerBaazi’s ₹60 Lakhs GTD NPS #127 Deepstack Championship. This marks his third career million-rupee win and his biggest score ever on the platform.

Katiyar, investing in three entries, masterfully outplayed a massive field of 1,031 entries (482 unique) in this deep-structured 7:30 PM showstopper. The tournament raged for over 8.5 gruelling hours, but Katiyar emerged as the champion. This victory not only makes him the night’s top earner but also snaps a 10-month title drought.

Nitesh Katiyar’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹73.13 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹20.28 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Former NPS gold medalist Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan made a statement with his deep run in the Deepstack Championship, ultimately securing the Silver Medal and a whopping ₹7.81 Lakhs payday. This marks his fourth-largest score ever and his best performance in 2024. Chauhan wasn’t done yet – he also min-cashed in NPS #126 Deepdive (137th for ₹4,169), boosting his total winnings for the night to over ₹7.85 Lakhs.

Raghav Chauhan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹30.85 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

The NPS#49 (PLO-6) HighRoller Silver medalist and industry stalwart Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja added a Bronze Medal to his accolades in the Deepstack Championship, earning a hefty ₹5.54 Lakhs – his second-best score in 2024.

Taneja’s relentless grind continued, cashing in another three NPS events and raking in a total ₹5.76 Lakhs. This multi-event surge, headlined by the Bronze Medal finish, brings him back into overall profitability on PokerBaazi.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹5,53,647

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹14,921

> 124th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 199th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1,421

Sanjay Taneja’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55,115 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The final table of the NPS#127 Deepstack Championship was a warzone featuring some of the best poker talents in the country. Young Gun Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover (4th for ₹3.91 Lakhs), last night’s Nano DST fourth-place finisher and TLB leaderboard fiend Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (5th for ₹2.70 Lakhs), poker coach Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi (6th for ₹1.60 Lakhs), the in-form Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi (7th for ₹1.25 Lakhs), and Rajesh ‘intervention’ Shukla (8th for ₹98,976) gave it their all in this epic battle for the title.

The ₹8,625 entry buy-in NPS#127 Deepstack Championship proved another massive success for the NPS India 2024. It obliterated its guarantee, amassing a ₹77.33 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards flowed deep, with the top 193 finishers securing a slice of the pie – a testament to the series’ ever-growing popularity.

Final Table Results

1. Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar – ₹10,16,824
2. Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan – ₹7,80,983
3. Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja – ₹5,53,647
4. Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹3,91,265
5. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹2,69,864
6. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹1,60,063
7. Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹1,25,267
8. Rajesh ‘intervention’ Shukla – ₹98,976

NPS#126 Deepdive – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 583

Re-entries – 575

Prize Pool – ₹23,16,000

Places Paid – 211

PokerBaazi loyalist ‘caishen’ has finally struck gold! This dedicated grinder, playing on the platform since June 2021, clinched their first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS #126 Deepdive.

Outlasting a massive field of 1,158 entries (583 unique players) in the 6:30 PM flagship across an epic 8.5-hour showdown, ‘caishen’ emerged victorious, securing a personal-best payday of ₹3.03 Lakhs. This triumph decisively surpasses their previous best score of ₹2.13 Lakhs from a win in last October’s BVS#13.

caishen’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.81 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.45 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

The battle for the Deepdive title was intense! NPS legend ‘thekid’ (anonymity requested), hungry for their third Gold Medal of NPS India 2024, put up a valiant fight. Already boasting titles from the NPS #50 Marathon and NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT, they ultimately secured a well-deserved runner-up finish worth ₹2.31 Lakhs. This adds a second Silver Medal to their collection (their previous one coming from last week’s NPS#83 (PLO-4) HighRoller) and propels them to a joint #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard alongside three-time NPS 2024 gold medalist Deepak Singh.

‘thekid’ didn’t stop there, cashing in three additional events for a total haul of ₹2.59 Lakhs and even making Day 2 of Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹2,31,368

> 168th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 58th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹11,704

> 150th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹2,833

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 4)

Rajesh ‘intervntion’ Kumar Shukla (opted out of tracking) clinched the Bronze Medal in the NPS #126 Deepdive, adding a sweet ₹1.66 Lakhs to his poker bankroll.

Young Gun Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta displayed his skillset, racking up a neat ₹1.92 Lakhs across six deep-run finishes, including a fourth place in NPS#126 Deepdive.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹1,14,642

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹33,250

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Helicopter for ₹29,100

> 26th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹5,833

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹4,886

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹4,618

Dominating the NPS Series Leaderboard and ranked #5 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard, Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh continues his relentless climb, cashing in all seven NPS tournaments on Thursday! His dedication is undeniable, boosting his total NPS India 2024 cashes to a jaw-dropping 102 (including victories in the NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT and NPS#27 Slamdunk) and padding his winnings with an additional ₹1.60 Lakhs.

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹81,060

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹31,666

> 110th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹18,558

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹9,235

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹6,922

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹6,487

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹6,411

Aman Parakh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹95.50 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹29.59 Lakhs | Ranked #10 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #13 in Annual Profits | Ranked #10 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings | NPS Medals Won: 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze | Ranked #5 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard | Ranked #1 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS #126 Deepdive generated a massive ₹23.16 Lakhs prize pool, creating extra value for players. The top 211 finishers got paid, ensuring another action-packed night of poker at the NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

1. caishen – ₹3,03,396
2. thekid – ₹2,31,368
3. Rajesh ‘intervntion’ Kumar Shukla – ₹1,65,826
4. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹1,14,642
5. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹81,060
6. Fruitfulllll – ₹49,099
7. madmax1018 – ₹37,056
8. Joyilotha – ₹28,487

NPS#128 SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 598

Re-entries – 420

Prize Pool – ₹20,36,000

Places Paid – 193

Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka, riding the high from his outstanding Sunday Smash and Super Over triumphs on Sunday, continues to incinerate the competition. His latest conquest – PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #128 SPRINT – further solidifies his status as one of the hottest players in Indian poker.

In the 8.30 PM NPS#128 SPRINT, Maruka outlasted a massive field of 1,018 players (598 unique) after an epic 7-hour battle. His stellar performance earned him a hefty ₹2.68 Lakhs payday (after four entries) and his second Gold Medal of the series (third overall). This win skyrockets him to #12 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with a commanding 20 points.

But the night was far from over! Maruka’s total haul for the evening reached a hefty ₹3.54 Lakhs thanks to a staggering eight deep runs! This included his title victory, two additional final table appearances, and several other cashes, blasting him up to #38 on the NPS Series Leaderboard, a position built on 72 cashes!

Maruka’s top Thursday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹2,67,734

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Helicopter for ₹43,000

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹22,424

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Death Over for ₹5,625

> 112nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹5,315

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #14 | Annual Winning: ₹87.23 Lakhs | Moves to #14 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold and 1 Silver

Akshit ‘siddleriddle’ Madan deserves special recognition. He fought fiercely in the NPS #128 SPRINT, securing a thrilling runner-up finish and pocketing a career-best ₹2.06 Lakhs – their first-ever NPS Silver Medal!

Akshit Madan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹63.32 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava (opted out of our tracking) also made a mark in NPS#128 SPRINT, clinching the Bronze Medal and a cool ₹1.46 Lakhs.

The NPS #128 SPRINT final table was a stage overflowing with talent. Rahul ‘GhatakTheGreat’ Sengar (6th for ₹42,145) and the ever-dangerous Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma (8th for ₹26,061) added fuel to the competitive fire.

The NPS#128 SPRINT’s massive ₹20.36 Lakhs prize pool, fueled by a ₹1,018 entry fee, blew past expectations. Rewards flowed deep, reaching the top 193 finishers – a testament to the ever-growing allure of NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

1. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹2,67,734
2. Akshit ‘siddleriddle’ Madan – ₹2,05,636
3. Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava – ₹1,45,778
4. Sushkas – ₹1,03,022
5. Champ1109 – ₹71,056
6. Rahul ‘GhatakTheGreat’ Sengar – ₹42,145
7. Cicada3301 – ₹32,983
8. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹26,061

NPS#124 Slamdunk – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 447

Re-entries – 547

Prize Pool – ₹14,91,000

Places Paid – 193

PokerBaazi player ‘nehap888’ celebrated a major breakthrough on Thursday! They clinched their first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #124 Slamdunk.

This win has been a long time coming for ‘nehap888.’ They’ve been eagerly chasing a big score since their thrilling BSS Super Value victory on New Year’s Eve. Their dedication and two entries in the 4 PM NPS #124 paid off handsomely! After a gruelling 7-hour-and-45-minute battle, they conquered a massive 994-entry field (447 unique) to claim a handsome ₹1.96 Lakhs payday – their second-biggest ever on PokerBaazi!

nehap888’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

NPS Podium powerhouse Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu (opted out of our tracking) has made a stunning comeback to form in the NPS India 2024 after a short downswing! Already boasting three Golds and a Bronze this series, he added another impressive medal to his haul – a Silver in the NPS #124 Slamdunk. This runner-up finish earned him a hefty ₹1.51 Lakhs, catapulting him from #3 to #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with a stunning 37 points.

But Sonu’s exploits didn’t stop there – he cashed in three other NPS events, boosting his total winnings for the day to ₹1.68 Lakhs and propelling him to #27 on the NPS Series Leaderboard!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹1,50,591

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹8,109

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹5,975

> 170th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹3,461

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS Main Event (Qualifier 5)

It’s a historic moment for poker streamer Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi! He secured his first-ever NPS medal – a Bronze – in the NPS #124 Slamdunk, proving his ever-growing poker skills and added a sweet ₹1.07 Lakhs to his bankroll. He cashed in three additional NPS events, bringing his total haul for the day to an impressive ₹1.26 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹1,06,756

> 163rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 128th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹3,868

> 143rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,486

Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The NPS#124 Slamdunk final table brimmed with poker talent! Ritesh ‘KingOfAllSpades’ Kumar (4th for ₹75,445) and NPS#111 Marathon silver medalist Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath (8th for ₹19,085) added more heat to the battle.

The ₹1,725 buy-in NPS #124 Slamdunk crushed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹14.91 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards flowed deep, with the top 193 finishers securing a slice of the action, adding even more fuel to the ongoing excitement of the NPS India 2024 saga!

Final Table Results

1. nehap888 – ₹1,96,067
2. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹1,50,591
3. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi – ₹1,06,756
4. Ritesh ‘KingOfAllSpades’ Kumar – ₹75,445
5. 10Jsuited – ₹52,036
6. vire7 – ₹30,864
7. sagarpupul – ₹24,154
8. Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath – ₹19,085

NPS#129 (PLO-6) – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,070

Entries – 342

Re-entries – 559

Prize Pool – ₹16,22,000

Places Paid – 115

NPS India 2022 Main Event champion Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha has done it again. He’s now a three-time NPS Gold Medalist, this time showcasing his PLO dominance in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #129 (PLO-6).

Sodha’s versatility is undeniable! His previous two NPS Golds were in NLH tournaments in 2022, but he fearlessly re-entered the 9:30 PM PLO-6 battle three times after an early bust. His relentless drive led him to outlast a massive 901-entry field (341 unique) after a 6.5-hour clash to claim the ₹2.14 Lakhs top prize. This victory and his earlier Bronze in NPS#88 (PLO-5) Slamdunk prove his PLO skills are right up there with his NLH prowess.

But Sodha wasn’t done! This poker powerhouse cashed in six other tournaments (including five in other NPS events), raking in an impressive ₹2.84 Lakhs total for the night. His determined grind has paid off – with 107 cashes in NPS India 2024 so far, he’s rocketed to #7 on the Series Leaderboard, hungry for more wins as the series enters its final stretch.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹2,14,078

> 11th in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹35,100

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹18,558

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,324

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹3,585

> 122nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,486

Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.36 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze | Moves to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Mid-stakes regular Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi deserves recognition! His determination for a career second Gold Medal in the NPS #129, including three entries, earned him a hard-fought runner-up spot and a ₹1.31 Lakhs payout. This marks a remarkable fourth NPS Silver Medal – his second in this series alone!

Doshi wasn’t done yet, cashing in two additional NPS events. He banked ₹1.50 Lakhs for the night and climbed to #17 on the NPS Series Leaderboard with a staggering 101 cashes thus far.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹1,31,366

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹15,506

> 184th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,689

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#149 Main Event (Qualifier 5)

Dhaval Doshi’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹47.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS #129 final table was packed with talent. ‘sujit211990’ celebrated a thrilling breakthrough. They clinched their maiden NPS medal (Bronze) and their personal-best payout of ₹1.07 Lakhs. Sanjay ‘Sanju876’ Bharti (4th for ₹89,037) and Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi (6th for ₹55,466) also brought their A-game to this PLO showdown.

This ₹2,070 buy-in PLO-6 event absolutely crushed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹16.22 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards flowed deep, with the top 115 finishers all cashing in. This thrilling event adds yet another feather to the cap of the record-breaking NPS India 2024 saga.

Final Table Results

1. Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹2,14,078
2. Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹1,31,366
3. sujit211990 – ₹1,06,552
4. Sanjay ‘Sanju876’ Bharti – ₹89,037
5. Jerome – ₹72,008
6. Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi – ₹55,466

NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,495

Entries – 479

Re-entries – 670

Prize Pool – ₹14,94,000

Places Paid – 211

Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar is on fire! Three days after his thrilling NPS#112 Deepdive victory, he’s back on top, clinching a second NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT.

Anwar proved unstoppable in the 2:30 PM event, outlasting a massive 1,149-player field (479 unique) in a whirlwind 4-hour battle. His relentless grind, fueled by seven entries, culminated in a thrilling heads-up deal that secured him a massive ₹1.61 Lakhs payday. The two Gold Medals, combined with an earlier Bronze Medal in the NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT, skyrockets Anwar to #8 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard (sharing the spot with three others).

But Anwar’s Thursday exploits didn’t stop there! He cashed in three more PokerBaazi events, boosting his total winnings to a striking ₹1.98 Lakhs!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1,60,787* (heads-up deal)

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹27,846

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹5,676

> 190th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹4,169

Imran Anwar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹56.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 1 Bronze

Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam also shone brightly, earning his first NPS medal of the series – a dazzling Silver in the NPS #123 Hyper SPRINT. His heads-up deal earned him his third-largest online score ever worth ₹1.84 Lakhs and added to his impressive ₹2.02 Lakhs haul from three cashes.

Akhilesh Gautam’s online stats (including HU SNGs): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹82.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS #123 Hyper SPRINT final table was packed with talent! Ramesh ‘futuristic’ Chauhan (3rd for ₹1.07 Lakhs) snagged his first-ever NPS medal (Bronze), and last night’s NPS #128 SPRINT bronze medalist Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava (opted out of our tracking) (4th for ₹73,938) fell just one place short of a second Bronze Medal.

The ₹1,495 buy-in NPS #123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT proved to be a massive hit! The action-packed tournament drew a vast field, generating a whopping ₹14.94 Lakhs prize pool. The rewards flowed deep, with the top 211 finishers landing a payday. This massive turnout and generous prize pool are yet another testament to the ever-growing popularity and allure of the NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

1. Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar – ₹1,60,787*
2. Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam – ₹1,84,108*
3. Ramesh ‘futuristic’ Chauhan – ₹1,06,949
4. Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava – ₹73,938

*denotes a heads-up deal

NPS#125 Marathon – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹920

Entries – 725

Re-entries – 755

Prize Pool – ₹ 11,84,000

Places Paid – 266

Manipur’s poker sensation Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish, who had his face splashed across the NPS India 2024 ads, is back on top! After tirelessly trying to replicate his NPS India 2023 success and a heartbreaking Silver Medal finish in the NPS #53 Megadive two weeks ago, he finally clinched the coveted Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #125 Marathon.

Dannish, known for his thrilling poker streams and breakout NPS performance last year (where he won two Golds and two Silvers), conquered a massive field of 1,480 entries (725 unique) after an epic 8.5-hour battle. He ultimately secured the 5:30 PM flagship title, earning his first NPS Gold Medal of the series (third overall) and a massive ₹1.44 Lakhs payout after two entries. This win breaks an eight-month winless streak for the poker star, who made a stunning runner-up finish in the EndBoss in September.

Dannish Thiyam’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹61.28 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold and 3 Silver

Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal nearly clinched his first NPS Gold but ended up as the NPS#125 Marathon runner-up, securing a substantial ₹1.10 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS Silver Medal. But Aggarwal wasn’t done – his relentless drive led to cashes in three more PokerBaazi events, boosting his total haul for the night to a solid ₹1.20 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1,10,112

> 164th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹3,461

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹3,120

> 137th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹2,833

Drish Aggarwal ‘s online stats (Spartan Poker and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹76.23 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Fresh off a Silver Medal win in last week’s NPS#84 (7-Max) SPRINT, Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg continues his hot streak! His Bronze Medal finish in the NPS #125 Marathon adds another impressive result to his resume and a sweet ₹80,275 payout.

Garg’s deep runs in three other NPS events earned him a striking total of ₹1.10 Lakhs for the night and propelled him to a strong #46 position on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹80,275

> 106th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹18,558

> 65th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹6,922

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,324

Saransh Garg’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.80 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS#125 Marathon final table featured a stacked lineup, including Monday’s Voyager runner-up Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra (4th for ₹56,832) and NPS#111 Marathon gold medallist Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia (7th for ₹15,866) and last Sunday’s Hitman runner-up Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni (8th for ₹12,669).

The ₹920 buy-in NPS #125 Marathon smashed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹11.84 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards poured deep, with the top 266 finishers securing a slice of the action, adding even more fuel to the ongoing excitement of the NPS India 2024!

Final Table Results

1. Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish – ₹1,43,738
2. Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal – ₹1,10,112
3. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg – ₹80,275
4. Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra – ₹56,832
5. RampageR1 – ₹38,125
6. NovAirball – ₹22,259
7. Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹15,866
8. Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni – ₹12,669

₹5 Crores GTD NPS Main Event – Qualifier 5

Q5 > Entries – 740 | Re-entries – 222 | Survivors – 84 | Chip Leader – Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (590,000)

Combined > Entries – 3,979 | Re-entries – 1,036 | Survivors – 410 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – Pranay ‘5Pranay’ Chaudhry (760,000)

₹1 Crore GTD NPS Golden Rush – Qualifier 7 & 8

Combined > Entries – 1,548 | Re-entries – 346 | Survivors – 237 | Chip Leader – ‘rahul29340’ (466,000)

Overall (1-8) > Entries – 10,076 | Re-entries – 1,741 | Survivors – 1,560 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – ‘jaadunagri’ (572,000)

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 18

The NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard is on fire! After 18 thrilling days, a three-way showdown for poker supremacy still rages on. It’s a battle that’ll go down in poker history!

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is the man to beat! He’s held the leaderboard’s top spot for 15 glorious days, amassing a staggering 25,707 points. This poker phenom has two Gold Medals, two Silvers, and countless final tables to his name, racking up an insane 102 cashes in 128 NPS events!

But the hunt is on! Hot on Parakh’s heels is seasoned pro Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal, clinging to the #2 spot with 24,936 points. Munjal, boasting a Gold and a Bronze medal, has held the #2 position for nine straight days. He’s hungry for the crown, and his 120 cashes in 128 events prove he’s got the stamina to take it.

Adding to the drama, leaderboard crusher Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat has surged into the #3 spot! Two Bronze medals fuel his fight, and his 24,148 points (including 117 cashes out of 129 NPS events) show he won’t go down without a battle.

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 18

The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is a powder keg of poker ambition! Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu has seized the top spot, fueled by an epic run of three Gold Medals, a fresh Silver in last night’s NPS #124 Slamdunk, and a Bronze. His 37 points make him the player to beat.

But two legends are biting at his heels! Three-time NPS India 2024 gold medalist Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi, propelled by a surprise NPS #117 SPRINT Silver, holds a close second place with 35 points. Right behind him is poker powerhouse Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh with 32 points, boasting three coveted Golds and a Bronze.

The Podium Leaderboard is a ticking time bomb! Poker heavyweights like ‘thekid’, Rising Star Aman Parakh, Shivam Kumar Dubbey, and Gautam Rohila are lurking, poised to surge for the top with a single podium finish.

‘RampageR1’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹73,210), ‘div970’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹37,010), and ‘ppfac20’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹23,750) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Thursday Deepstacks – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Total Entries – 245

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Junglee Poker’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Thursday Deepstacks turned into a thrilling battleground, and it was ‘suryaishu12’ who emerged as the ultimate champion! After a gruelling seven-hour grind, they outlasted a field of 245 challengers to seize the 8 PM flagship title and a massive ₹2.23 Lakhs payday.

The fight for the top spot was intense, and ‘crazyjesus’ put up a valiant effort. They ultimately secured a runner-up finish in the Thursday Deepstacks, boosting their bankroll by a hefty ₹1.71 Lakhs.

The Thursday Deepstacks final table was packed with seasoned poker talent. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani, Sunday`s NPS#99 Mini Main Event silver medallist, finished fourth with ₹93,120. EndBoss 4.0 champion Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra also delivered a strong performance, securing sixth place and earning ₹50,760.

The ₹4,400 buy-in Thursday Deepstacks experienced a significant ₹2.69 Lakhs overlay, offering incredible value for players with the top 35 finishers all cashing in on this exciting opportunity!

Final Table Results

1. suryaishu12 – ₹2,22,720
2. crazyjesus – ₹1,70,760
3. varunkandaswami – ₹1,26,120
4. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani – ₹93,120
5. guru9999 – ₹68,760
6. Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra – ₹50,760

Money Magnet – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1

Entries – 7,244

Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000

Places Paid – 250

In a thrilling poker saga, ‘laxudinu’ embarked on an epic seven-hour journey in Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 4.0 – the fourth event of the ten-day series. Starting with a single rupee, they navigated a massive field of 7,244 hopefuls in the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7 PM event. ‘laxudinu’ skillfully manoeuvred through every challenge, ultimately transforming their humble investment into a ₹1 Lakh treasure!

The excitement peaked as ‘vkchand’ came tantalizingly close to the pinnacle of victory. They ultimately secured an impressive ₹19,995 as the runner-up.

The magic of Money Magnet didn’t stop with the top two! In a testament to the event’s popularity and appeal, the top 250 contenders cashed in, making it an unforgettable night of action and big wins for many!

Final Table Results

1. laxudinu – ₹1,00,005
2. vkchand – ₹19,995
3. betal25e – ₹10,005
4. waitlift3962197 – ₹4,995
5. rkushwahaji – ₹2,505
6. harish9636 – ₹1,095

‘Brabim’ won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Thursday Throne for ₹20,394.

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,250

Entries – 119

Re-entries – 60

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000

Places Paid – 30

Pocket52 user ‘maamonosha’ is unstoppable! Two days after clinching the T20 and Brunch titles, they’ve secured their third victory in a rapid-fire streak – conquering the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets.

Emerging triumphant from a field of 179 hungry competitors (119 unique) in the 8 PM marquee, ‘maamonosha’ displayed impressive skill and strategic mastery throughout a thrilling 6-hour battle. Their determination, including firing three bullets, paid off handsomely as they secured a sweet ₹48,371 payday. This marks their third title out of 19 events played on Pocket52 so far!

maamonosha’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹93,379 | Site Profits: ₹62,414 | Titles Won in 2024: #3

While ‘maamonosha’ stole the spotlight, the Pocket Magnets final table was brimming with talent. ‘Betaaz_badsha’ put up a valiant fight, securing the runner-up spot and a respectable ₹33,975.

Pocket52 stalwart Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar showcased his enduring skill, finishing in fourth place for ₹19,458. Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar (6th for ₹11,889) and Rahul ‘Lordsofspades6’ Arora (8th for ₹7,610) also made their presence felt, adding even more heat to the battle.

Despite fierce competition, the ₹1,250 buy-in Pocket Magnets experienced a ₹46,477 overlay shortfall. However, demonstrating their commitment to a positive player experience, Pocket52 covered the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credit (TDC). This ensured the top 30 finishers all secured a piece of the ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. maamonosha – ₹48,371
2. Betaaz_badsha – ₹33,975
3. SPIDER99 – ₹25,506
4. Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar – ₹19,458
5. 2187 – ₹15,137
6. Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar – ₹11,889
7. Only_Jua – ₹9,446
8. Rahul ‘Lordsofspades6’ Arora – ₹7,610

‘IRBaboon’ (Won ₹30K GTD Soda for ₹7,098) and ‘Stan’ (Won ₹25K GTD Brunch for ₹5,915) won the other Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 236

Re-entries – 256

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 71

Aditya ‘iamherenow’ Agarwal, India’s poker pioneer and the 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, has done it again! Last night, he outlasted a fierce field of 492 contenders (236 unique) in Adda52’s prestigious ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather, marking his second victory in this Thursday headliner.

This win is a testament to Agarwal’s enduring skill. After a short break, he’s back in dominant form, fresh off final table appearances in the NPS#5 Megadive and The MoneyMaker earlier in the month. The 8 PM Thursday battleground saw Agarwal’s trademark strategic mastery shine as he navigated the field. He emerged triumphant after 8 hours and 10 minutes of intense play to claim the lion’s share of the prize pool – a massive ₹4.65 Lakhs payday!

But Agarwal’s night of dominance wasn’t over. He cashed in two other events, boosting his total winnings to ₹4.82 Lakhs. As if that wasn’t enough, he also secured a Day 2 seat in PokerBaazi’s NPS #149 Main Event, keeping his Player of the Year campaign alive.

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,64,471

> 187th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 211th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹4,169

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#149 Main Event (Qualifier 5)

Aditya Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹80.45 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹29.55 Lakhs | Moves to #17 in the 2024 Leaderboad Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #14 in Annual Profits

Seasoned pro Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo put on a scorching display! After a two-month winless streak, he nearly broke through in Godfather. Fueled by four entries, he ultimately settled for the runner-up spot, still pocketing an impressive ₹3.40 Lakhs. Labroo continued his hot streak, cashing in three more events for a total haul of ₹3.65 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,39,897

> 174th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹6,948

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹4,886

Rubin Labroo’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.92 Lakhs

The Godfather’s final table was a shark tank featuring the who`s who of Indian poker. Notables like Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya (3rd for ₹2.50 Lakhs), Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi (4th for ₹1.83 Lakhs), poker veteran Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria (5th for ₹1.34 Lakhs), the ever-consistent Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey (6th for ₹98,281), three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik (7th for ₹72,040) and Suraj ‘MRvBEAST’ N Yadav (8th for ₹52,805) made for an electrifying showdown!

Despite the high-stakes intensity, the ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather fell ₹40,000 short of its advertised guarantee. This juicy overlay meant extra value for all participants and tempting prizes for the top 71 finishers!

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘iamherenow’ Agarwal – ₹4,64,471
2. Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo – ₹3,40,456
3. Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya – ₹2,49,553
4. Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi – ₹1,82,922
5. Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria – ₹1,34,081
6. Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey – ₹98,281
7. Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik – ₹72,040
8. Suraj ‘MRvBEAST’ N Yadav – ₹52,805

₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano ME – Flight 4

Flight 4 > Entries – 101 | Re-entries – 40 | Survivors – 16 | Chip Leader – ‘PIYUSHBAID654’ (306,844)

Combined > Entries – 717 | Re-entries – 130 | Survivors – 93 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘dev133’ (643,217)

The Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included ‘Valle’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹54,288), ‘shekhawat1995’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano Godfather for ₹45,261), ‘Ramboiyer’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹18,538), ‘rujula16’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹18,535), Sumit ‘Thebang02’ Ghosh (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹17,011), Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹8,411), and ‘doubleup’ (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,700).

Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1 Lakh.

Spartan Poker

Thursday Maximum – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹23,000

Entries – 58

Re-entries – 15

Rebuys- 20

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 9

Hot on the heels of his Tuesday Maximum takedown, Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna returned to the Spartan Poker arena, ready for another rumble. This unstoppable force navigated a field of 93 contenders (58 unique) in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Thursday Maximum, transforming a ₹2,300 satellite ticket to this 9 PM Ultimate Poker League flagship into a jaw-dropping ₹5.39 Lakhs payday! After six and a half hours of battle, he emerged victorious, claiming his second ‘Maximum’ title in three days.

But Khanna’s domination didn’t stop there! A relentless streak of seven deep runs catapulted his total winnings for the night to a staggering ₹6.02 Lakhs! This incredible performance rocketed him into the Top 5 of the Player of the Year standings and right up to #3 on the March leaderboard!

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹5,39,120

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹22,424

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹15,506

> 46th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹11,704

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹6,487

> 126th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 230th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1,421

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 4)

Ritwik Khanna’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.64 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.10 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.94 Lakhs | Moves to #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #10 in Annual Profits | Moves to #3 in the March Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 2 Bronze | Moves to #26 on the NPS Series

The poker battlefield was ablaze! Rishabh ‘radda’ Gupta (opted out of tracking) was another standout, raking in an impressive ₹4.92 Lakhs from deep runs in the Thursday Maximum (runner-up) and Thursday Smash.

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹4,63,880

> 15th in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹27,900

Meanwhile, Sunday’s Millionaire VII champion and #2 ranked Player of the Year, Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara, kept the pressure on, adding ₹3.26 Lakhs to his bankroll from five cashes. His podium finish in the Thursday Maximum keeps him squarely in the POY race.

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹2,73,000

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹26,291

> 14th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹20,237

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,324

> 124th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,486

Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.23 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹53.53 Lakhs | Ranked #2 in the March Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits

Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) also made waves, cashing seven times and scoring big in the Thursday Maximum and Thursday Smash for a total haul of ₹4.16 Lakhs.

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹2,06,000

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹1,89,000

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,560

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹4,890

> 94th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,320

> 108th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹3,570

> 119th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,490

The star-studded Thursday Maximum crackled with tension as the poker elite clashed for the coveted title. Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh (5th for ₹1.60 Lakhs) and the Millionaire V champion Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish (6th for ₹1.24 Lakhs) battled bravely, along with ‘DamitoKushita’ (7th for ₹98,000), ‘Believe it’ (8th for ₹76,000), and the “on a heater” Natural8 India Executive Director Kunal ‘RunLikeVictor’ Patni (9th for ₹60,000) – all earned well-deserved payouts.

Even with a ₹1.40 Lakhs overlay, the ₹23,000 buy-in Thursday Maximum guaranteed intense action, with the top nine players securing a slice of the prize kitty!

Final Table Results

1. Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna – ₹5,39,120
2. Rishabh ‘radda’ Gupta – ₹4,63,880
3. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹2,73,000
4. Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta – ₹2,06,000
5. Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,60,000
6. Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish – ₹1,24,000

Thursday Smash – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,900

Entries – 136

Re-entries – 40

Rebuys- 116

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Just as the IPL 2024 season explodes into action, poker sensation Young Gun Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya delivers his own thrilling performance! The WSOP bracelet winner and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee crushed Spartan Poker’s IPL-inspired Ultimate Poker League flagship, the ₹18 Lakhs GTD Thursday Smash.

After a three-week winless streak following his PokerBaazi WTF victory, Arya returned with a vengeance! He skillfully navigated a field of 292 entries (136 unique players) in the 8 PM showdown. His strategic mastery and relentless grind paid off in a big way – after an intense 7.5-hour battle, he seized the title and a massive ₹4.19 Lakhs payday. This marks his fifth impressive title victory in 2024!

But Arya wasn’t done! His Thursday rampage included deep runs in two NPS events, boosting his total winnings for the night to a handsome ₹4.69 Lakhs.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹4,18,500

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹44,849

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹5,904

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStar India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.50 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.92 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹57.56 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.84 Lakhs

Arya’s quest for the Thursday Smash crown was a true test of skill. Site-user Jasmeet ‘FreeMoneyy’ Singh Gill (opted out of our tracking) fought valiantly, ultimately securing a well-deserved runner-up spot and a sweet ₹2.84 Lakhs payday.

The Thursday Smash final table was a true spectacle. Alongside Arya and Gill, last night’s Thursday Maximum finalist Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta (3rd for ₹1.89 Lakhs) and the formidable Abilash ‘Steel1’ Bala (7th for ₹71,280) and Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta (8th for ₹52,380) brought their signature aggression to the felt.

Despite the star-studded field and high-octane action, the ₹6,900 buy-in Thursday Smash fell short of its ₹18 Lakhs guarantee, recording a ₹48,000 overlay. This meant extra value for all participants, with the top 23 finishers securing a piece of the prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya – ₹4,18,500
2. Jasmeet ‘FreeMoneyy’ Singh Gill – ₹2,83,500
3. Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta – ₹1,89,000
4. Aceoffcuks – ₹1,54,800
5. OnlySnaps – ₹1,24,200
6. Brahmastr – ₹96,300
7. Abilash ‘Steel1’ Bala – ₹71,280
8. Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta – ₹52,380

₹1 Crore GTD Half Buy-in Millionaire – Qualifier 4

Q4 > Entries – 183 | Re-entries – 36 | Re-buys – 167 | Survivors – 49 | Chip Leader – ‘Man o’ War’ (352,059)

Combined > Entries – 725 | Re-entries – 148 | Re-buys – 667 | Survivors – 211 | Overall Chip Leader – Saransh ‘TerrorGandhi$’ Garg (534,823)

‘bad_ipv4’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹1.26 Lakhs), Deepak ‘optimist’ Singh (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹83,254), Yuvraj ‘Kalidenalii’ Bhardwaj (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹44,173), AryaDonk’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Powerplay 6-Max for ₹41,250), Yuvraj ‘Kalidenalii’ Bhardwaj (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Death Over for ₹40,438), ‘dagger36377’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Knockout for ₹35,878), ‘badi_macchi’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Super Over for ₹26,516), ‘Ram_Ke_Naam’ (Won ₹75K GTD Helicopter for ₹22,229), ‘dhaval888’ (Won ₹50K GTD Knockout for ₹16,275), ‘binodkaandi’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹13,877), and ‘Dragon1707’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,388) won the other Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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