Daily Majors: Pranay Chawla Clinches PokerBaazi’s WPT#61 Mega Championship on Wednesday; Utkarsh Vaish Shines in Runner-Up Finish

As the holiday season inches closer and another year prepares to slip into memory, the poker world remains full of energy—both at glittering live venues and on bustling online platforms. The action in the Bahamas has been especially intense, with the $25,000 WSOP Super Main Event at the 2024 WSOP Paradise, drawing toward its much-anticipated conclusion. Two players with Indian flags pinned to their hopes, Santhosh Suvarna and Adesh Tiwari, pushed forward with all the heart they could muster. They struggled hard to keep their dreams alive but eventually had to step away without that final, elusive triumph. Suvarna, however, refused to simply fade into the background. Determined to leave his mark, he entered the $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller and battled his way into 8th place, taking home a remarkable $209,420 (~₹1.78 Crores) to remind the poker world that he wouldn’t be forgotten so easily.

Back home in India, the buzz was just as loud. On PokerBaazi, Day 11 of the ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series brought a frenzy of action, promising ₹2.10 Crores across five major tournaments. Natural8 India also had its own share of high-adrenaline moments, as three Indian contenders left their mark. Meanwhile, Junglee Poker and Adda52 saw players elbowing their way into the spotlight, determined to claim top prizes and carve out a story worth remembering.

But the day truly belonged to Pranay Chawla. The former IPC ₹100K High Roller champion is no stranger to success, having been a finalist in PokerBaazi’s first-ever Game Changer and the champion of the 2020 IOPC July Edition #92 Destiny. After winning the WTF in June, he set his sights on ending his six-month title drought in PokerBaazi’s WPT#61 Mega Championship. He grabbed his first WPT Online title and a massive ₹15.23 Lakhs – his biggest win of 2024 and the second-largest of his career. Chawla was the undisputed top earner of the day.

Hot on Chawla’s heels was Utkarsh Vaish, Spartan Poker’s IOPC 15.0 The Crown and Millionaire V champion. He took second place in the WPT#61 Mega Championship, adding ₹10.16 Lakhs to his bankroll. This was his second-biggest score of 2024 and his fourth-highest career cash. With a total of ₹10.58 Lakhs earned across three deep runs, Vaish ended the day as the second-biggest winner.

Ashish Nailwal, who you might remember as the runner-up in The MoneyMaker, is on a hot streak! After winning the WPT#15 (7-Max) Turbo last Tuesday, he just took down his second WPT Online title in PokerBaazi’s WPT#63 Turbo, adding ₹6.60 Lakhs to his bankroll. This win marks his third-biggest score of 2024, bringing his total winnings from two deep runs to ₹6.68 Lakhs. But it wasn’t a cakewalk! POY#7 Young Gun Aayush Arya put up a tough fight, ultimately finishing second for ₹4.40 Lakhs.

Over on Natural8 India, the mysterious ‘Shouryaanga’ is making waves again! After a final table appearance in the Sunday Main Event 250 last month, this player just crushed the Zodiac Main Event, a tournament with a whopping 1,413 runners. And guess what? ‘Shouryaanga’ already won this event earlier last month! This time, they landed on the podium, taking home ₹5.30 Lakhs and pushing their total earnings on the platform to over ₹77 Lakhs.

Back on PokerBaazi, Kripansh Khosla, who took bronze in the NPS#65 Slamdunk, is back in the winner’s circle after a month-long break. He conquered the WPT#60 Megastack for his first-ever WPT Online title and a career-best ₹4.04 Lakhs. With three deep runs, his total winnings for the day reached ₹4.71 Lakhs. But he wasn’t alone in his success. Raman Arora, the NPS#142 SPRINT champion, came in second, earning ₹2.45 Lakhs – his biggest score of the year and second-best on PokerBaazi. Arora’s total winnings for the day surpassed ₹2.73 Lakhs.

Deepankur Gupta, a pro from Gurgaon and former The Millionaire champion, is also on a roll. He took down PokerBaazi’s WPT#58 Bounty Hunter (KO) for ₹3.87 Lakhs. With three deep runs and a spot in Day 2 of the WPT#88 Main Event, Gupta’s total winnings climbed to ₹4.13 Lakhs. Sahil Aggarwal, the WPT#35 Monsterstack champion, wasn’t far behind, finishing second for ₹2.56 Lakhs and bringing his total earnings to ₹2.60 Lakhs from two deep runs.

The action on Natural8 India was intense, with Akash Malik and POY#4 Anant Purohit making impressive runs in the Bounty Hunters HR 525. Malik walked away with ₹2.02 Lakhs, bringing his total earnings to a cool ₹4.45 Lakhs thanks to three deep runs in PokerBaazi’s WPT tournaments. Purohit wasn’t far behind, grabbing ₹2.75 Lakhs in the event and boosting his overall winnings to ₹3.24 Lakhs with two more deep runs on PokerBaazi.

Meanwhile, over on PokerBaazi, we saw a newcomer burst onto the scene! ‘Deep260622’ scored a huge victory in the WPT#59 Hyper Turbo. After a tense heads-up deal, they walked away with a personal-best ₹2.36 Lakhs, wiping out past losses. Arya Dutta, a grinder from Haryana who won the Daily Last Chance back in October, gave ‘Deep260622’ a run for their money, ultimately finishing as the runner-up. But it wasn’t a bad day for Dutta either, as he took home ₹2.64 Lakhs from the deal, his biggest score yet, and a nice way to get back in the black for 2024.

Adda52 also saw some exciting action. Sandeep Varma RS, who took down Adda52’s Big Whale last month, broke a three-month dry spell by winning the Maverick title and ₹2.12 Lakhs. He didn’t stop there, though! A deep run in PokerBaazi’s WPT#60 Megastack pushed his total winnings for the day over ₹2.19 Lakhs. Sneha Karmakar put up a great fight in the Maverick but ultimately finished as the runner-up, earning a respectable ₹1.88 Lakhs.

Pocket52’s rising star ‘D777’ just grabbed their third title in the Pocket Rockets. And it wasn’t just any win – they took home a career-best ₹1.84 Lakhs, marking their triumphant return to profitability. But the competition was fierce “SPRINT King” Pradip Ghosh, who recently won Adda52’s Head Shot Bounty, gave ‘D777’ a real challenge, ultimately finishing second with ₹1.29 Lakhs. Ghosh had a pretty good day overall, racking up ₹1.95 Lakhs from four deep runs.

Meanwhile, on Junglee Poker, Sanjay Kumar was making moves. He dominated the Wednesday Superstack, claiming the top spot and a sweet ₹1.30 Lakhs prize.

And the wins just kept coming! Yash Jaiswal, Satya Pal Verma, Sai Ganesh Reddy, Aditya Sharma, Ajay Singh Dasila, and Deepak Verma all scored victories in other exciting Wednesday marquee events.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

WPT#61 Mega Championship – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹20,000

Entries – 354

Re-entries – 230

Prize Pool – ₹1,02,00,000

Places Paid – 94

Day 11 of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online brought intense poker action with an eye-watering ₹2.10 Crores in guaranteed prizes on offer along with the third qualifier for the ₹5 Crores GTD WPT#88 Main Event! All eyes were on the ₹1 Crore GTD WPT#61 Mega Championship, the day’s only trophy event. It kicked off at 7:30 PM, drawing 584 entries (354 unique) into an intense battle. After a gruelling nine-hour showdown, it was Pranay ‘setmeup’ Chawla who emerged victorious, claiming the coveted trophy and a massive payday of ₹15.23 Lakhs!

Chawla, already a notable figure in Indian poker, added a new chapter to his illustrious career. Known for his achievements, including being a finalist in PokerBaazi’s first-ever Game Changer and winner of the 2020 IOPC July Edition #92 Destiny. But for the past six months, he had been looking to add another title to his record. He had shown everyone what he was capable of in June by winning PokerBaazi’s WTF. Since then, he had stayed busy by making deep runs and even reaching two final tables, but last night, he made it count!

It took four entries and eight hours and 47 minutes for him to top the WPT#61 Mega Championship—his first WPT Online title and his biggest score of 2024. It also marked the second-largest win of his career, making him the day’s top earner and cementing Wednesday as a day he’ll never forget.

Pranay Chawla’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.20 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹86.09 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.31 Lakhs

Coming heartbreakingly close was Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish, a name synonymous with excellence. Known for winning Spartan Poker’s IOPC 15.0 The Crown and Millionaire V, Vaish fired three bullets and put on a stellar display of skill. He ended up runner-up, pocketing ₹10.16 Lakhs—his second-biggest score of 2024 and fourth-highest career cash!

Vaish didn’t stop there. He added to his impressive Wednesday haul with cashes in two more WPT Online events, bringing his total earnings to ₹10.58 Lakhs, which put him right behind Chawla as the second-biggest scorer.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#61 Mega Championship for ₹10,15,634

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#63 Turbo for ₹37,402

> 104th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹5,000

Utkarsh Vaish’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.13 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.86 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹66.25 Lakhs

The WPT#61 Mega Championship final table wasn’t short on big names either. Players like Neel ‘blackace9’ Haria and Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta also made their mark, finishing fifth (₹4.95 Lakhs) and sixth (₹4.06 Lakhs), respectively.

The top 20 was a roll call of India’s poker elite, with familiar names like Abhinav ‘affablesatan’ Bhanot (9th for ₹1.55 Lakhs), WSOP bracelet winner Aditya ‘gangajal’ Sushant (11th for ₹1.55 Lakhs), Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar (13th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), veteran pro Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani (14th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (16th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal (17th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharm (18th for ₹76,173), and Gaurav ‘Zillastar’ Bhandari (20th for ₹76,173) all cashed in, adding to the day’s high-stakes drama.

In the end, the WPT#61 Mega Championship just edged past its advertised guarantee, collecting a prize pool of ₹1.02 Crores. With 94 places paid, anyone making the cut earned at least ₹36,563—almost double the ₹20,000 buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. Pranay ‘setmeup’ Chawla – ₹15,23,452
2. Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish – ₹10,15,634
3. Iambluff – ₹7,61,726
4. azzy0097 – ₹5,83,990
5. Neel ‘blackace9’ Haria – ₹4,94,614
6. Mohit ’thejoker’ Mehta – ₹4,06,254
7. Shailesh1974 – ₹3,19,925
8. devilfish007 – ₹2,36,643

WPT#63 Turbo – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,000

Entries – 554

Re-entries – 458

Prize Pool – ₹44,00,176

Places Paid – 152

Day 11 of PokerBaazi’s colossal ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series was an intense affair, and all eyes turned to Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal as he clinched his second WPT Online title! Having already conquered WPT#15 (7-Max) Turbo last Tuesday, this seasoned contender stormed back to claim the ₹40 Lakh GTD WPT#63 Turbo, leaving no doubt about his dominance.

Nailwal, a former The MoneyMaker runner-up, has been on a tear lately with a string of stellar performances. With a double victory at the Indian Poker Masters in August, two The Summit titles, and four Daily Last Chance wins, he’s become a force to be reckoned with.

In the WPT#63 Turbo, Nailwal stared down an enormous field of 1,012 entries (554 unique). After 7 hours and 34 minutes slugging it out in the high-speed 9 PM flagship tournament, he claimed his twelfth title of 2024, pocketing a weighty ₹6.60 Lakhs. This hefty payday slips right into the upper echelons of his all-time hits, ranking as his third-largest score of 2024 and landing somewhere in the top five of his entire career.

Adding a bit more flair to the night, he added another cash to his tally with a deep run in the WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo (33rd for ₹8,400), boosting his already impressive winnings for the day to ₹6.68 Lakhs. In doing so, he put himself on the climb up the WPT Player of the Series Leaderboard, pushing to 15th place with 6,787 points from 18 cashes in 49 outings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#63 Turbo for ₹6,60,026

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹8,400

Ashish Nailwal’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹99.01 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹28.20 Lakhs | Moves to #15 on the ₹50 Lakhs WPT India Online Leaderboard

As if the action needed another spark, POY#7 Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya appeared like a cameo star who never fails to leave an impression. This Young Gun, who once wore a WSOP bracelet and took a deep plunge into the WSOP Online Main Event 5000 in September, and who last left onlookers nodding approvingly during his IPM#154 Grand Master run in August, breezed in with a style that turns heads. He added yet another splendid chapter to his growing saga, outlasting nearly everyone in the WPT#63 Turbo but stopping just short of the finish line. For second place, Arya carried away ₹4.40 Lakhs, giving his bankroll a boost that might inspire a moment’s quiet grin as he ponders what awaits the next time he steps into the fray.

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings (all platforms): ₹4.23 Crores

The WPT#63 Turbo was graced by other stalwarts like last week’s #PocketRockets champion Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (3rd for ₹3.08 Lakhs), Stivan ‘pokersadu’ Fernandes (4th for ₹2.51 Lakhs), veteran cash game pro Akash ‘UtgWithUrMOM’ Malik (5th for ₹1.96 Lakhs), Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal (7th for ₹1.19 Lakhs) and Yohan ‘AllinMaestro’ Patel (8th for ₹85,803).

The ₹5,000 buy-in WPT#63 Turbo smashed its ₹40 Lakhs guarantee, generating a prize pool of over ₹44 Lakhs! With 152 players cashing, the min-cash of ₹8,400 nearly doubled the buy-in, delivering exceptional value to participants. This event was another thrilling chapter in the WPT India Online story, and the excitement is building as we head towards the weekend finale!

Final Table Results

1. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹6,60,026
2. Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹4,40,018
3. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹3,08,012
4. Stivan ‘pokersadu’ Fernandes – ₹2,50,810
5. Akash ‘UtgWithUrMOM’ Malik – ₹1,96,248
6. Nimbuz – ₹1,53,126
7. Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal – ₹1,18,805
8. Yohan ‘AllinMaestro’ Patel – ₹85,803

WPT#58 Bounty Hunter (KO) – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 646

Re-entries – 428

Regular Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹10,74,000

Places Paid – 161

Day 11 of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series was a mid-week explosion of poker action, and Gurgaon-based pro Deepankur ‘Dp179’ Gupta was among the standout performers. This former The Millionaire champion, who has been crushing both live and online tournaments, added another victory to his impressive resume by conquering the ₹25 Lakh GTD WPT#58 Bounty Hunter (KO).

Gupta’s 2024 story has been nothing short of extraordinary. From podium finish at the AOPS HighRoller to seven title runs, including a Tuesday Twister victory last month, Gupta has proven time and again why he’s a force to reckon with. His recent exploits on the live circuit have added even more shine to his career, with standout performances at the WSOP 2024 and Vietnam. His recent seventh-place finish in the APT Phu Quoc 2024 Main Event, worth ₹21.37 Lakhs, is just one example of his impressive run.

In the 4 PM flagship event, Gupta faced a massive field of 1,074 total entries (646 unique). Unfazed, he fought through the chaos, eventually taking down the title after an intense heads-up duel with Sahil ‘saahil11’ Aggarwal. Gupta claimed ₹3.87 Lakhs, including ₹12,000 in bounties, marking another milestone in his already illustrious career.

But he didn’t stop there! Gupta’s Wednesday haul included two additional cash finishes and a successful qualification to Day 2 of the WPT#88 Main Event, pushing his total earnings for the day to ₹4.13 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#58 Bounty Hunter (KO) for ₹3,87,000

> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#63 Turbo for ₹17,601

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹8,400

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event (Qualifier 3)

Deepankur Gupta’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.61 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10

Sahil Aggarwal, the WPT#35 Monsterstack champion, came close to another victory but ultimately finished as the runner-up in the WPT#58 Bounty Hunter, earning ₹2.56 Lakhs (including ₹11,000 in bounties). He added to his winnings with a cash finish in the WPT#60 Megastack, bringing his total for the day to a respectable ₹2.60 Lakhs.

Sahil Aggarwal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.80 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹54.44 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #36 | Annual Winnings: ₹81.03 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹27.82 Lakhs

The WPT#58 Bounty Hunter final table was a showcase of poker talent, featuring notable players like Vishal ‘VishalMaharaj’ Maharaj (3rd for ₹1.83 Lakhs), POY#10 Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat (5th for ₹1.23 Lakhs), last night’s Maverick finalist Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh (7th for ₹65,000), and the three-time WPT Online title holder and triple POY legend Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (8th for ₹53,750).

With a ₹3,000 buy-in, the WPT#58 Bounty Hunter (KO) fell over ₹6.32 Lakhs short of its ₹25 Lakhs guarantee, and with an extra ₹10.74 Lakhs in the bounty pool, the action was electric! The top 122 players cashed in, and countless others snagged bounties, making this event another successful chapter in the ongoing WPT India Online saga.

Final Table Results

1. Deepankur ‘Dp179’ Gupta – ₹3,87,000
2. Sahil ‘saahil11’ Aggarwal – ₹2,55,500
3. Vishal ‘VishalMaharaj’ Maharaj – ₹1,83,000
4. Vjpoker2 – ₹1,50,250
5. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹1,23,000
6. Amulyeaah – ₹97,000
7. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹65,000
8. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹53,750

WPT#60 Megastack – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 651

Re-entries – 587

Prize Pool – ₹26,91,412

Places Paid – 184

Day 11 of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series was a whirlwind of poker action, with Kripansh ‘GentMrK’ Khosla emerging as one of the standout winners. After a brief month-long hiatus from the winner’s circle, he stormed back with a vengeance.

Khosla, a familiar face on the platform since 2021 and a bronze medalist in the NPS#65 Slamdunk, has been steadily climbing the ranks. His recent string of final table appearances in the Voyager and a runner-up finish in the Iron Man hinted at his growing potential. And last night, he unleashed that potential in spectacular fashion, conquering the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WPT#60 Megastack.

The Megastack kicked off at 6:30 PM, drawing a colossal field of 1,238 entries (651 unique) that smashed the guarantee. The battle raged for over eight and a half hours, but Khosla remained unfazed. He navigated the final table with the composure of a seasoned pro, ultimately seizing the ₹4.04 Lakhs top prize. This wasn’t just any victory; it was Khosla’s first WPT Online title, his 11th title of the year, and his biggest score, surpassing his previous best by nearly 1.12 times.

But Khosla wasn’t content with just one victory. He padded his bankroll with cashes in two other events, bringing his Wednesday winnings to a staggering ₹4.71 Lakhs!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#60 Megastack for ₹4,03,712

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#61 Mega Championship for ₹53,829

> 16th in Junglee Poker’s Wednesday Superstack for ₹13,483* (₹6,545 in bounties)

Kripansh Khosla’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹93.13 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹26.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹53.31 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹25.23 Lakhs

The WPT#60 Megastack wasn’t a one-person show. Raman ‘Ranzoo9’ Arora, the NPS#142 (6-Max) SPRINT gold medalist, also put on a clinic. Coming off a final table finish in last month’s WTF, Arora was determined to make his mark on the WPT India Online series. He fired two bullets in the Megastack and fought tooth and nail, ultimately finishing as the runner-up. His impressive performance earned him ₹2.45 Lakhs – his biggest payday of the year and his second-best on PokerBaazi. Arora continued his hot streak with deep runs in two other WPT tournaments, boosting his total winnings to over ₹2.73 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#60 Megastack for ₹2,45,188

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#63 Turbo for ₹24,201

> 113th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹4,000

Raman Arora’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹19.29 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹38.85 Lakhs

The WPT#60 Megastack final table showcased an impressive lineup of accomplished pros. Among them wereTuesday’s WPT#54 (PLO-5) finalist Unmesh ‘Unmesh’ Nair, claiming third place for ₹1.86 Lakhs, along with recent The Pride champion Amit ‘kavipri’ Gehani, who followed in fourth with ₹1.40 Lakhs. Not far behind, Amit ‘Speedevil’ Khanna took home ₹1.10 Lakhs for a fifth-place showing, and last month’s The Summit victor Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta finished sixth, pocketing a notable ₹86,125.

With a modest ₹2,500 buy-in, the WPT#60 Megastack soared well past its advertised guarantee and delivered a remarkable ₹26.91 Lakhs prize pool. The top 184 players earned a share of the spoils, with even the min-cash worth ₹4,306. It was another resounding success for the WPT India Online series, showcasing the incredible value and excitement that the series has to offer.

Final Table Results

1. Kripansh ‘GentMrK’ Khosla – ₹4,03,712
2. Raman ‘Ranzoo9’ Arora – ₹2,45,188
3. Unmesh ‘Unmesh’ Nair – ₹1,85,707
4. Amit ‘kavipri’ Gehani – ₹1,39,953
5. Amit ‘Speedevil’ Khanna – ₹1,10,348
6. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹86,125
7. Arwen – ₹65,940
8. omkar88 – ₹48,984

WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 446

Re-entries – 414

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 138

PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online Series continued to set the poker tables ablaze on Wednesday with yet another action-packed lineup. Among the five marquee events, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo, which kicked off at 5:30 PM, drew an impressive 860 entries (446 unique), ensuring a fast-paced and competitive battle.

After over three hours of high-octane gameplay, a relatively new player named ‘Deep260622’ emerged victorious in the WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo. ‘Deep260622,’ who joined PokerBaazi only in October, had been grinding away, hungry for their first win. The Hyper Turbo was his chance to shine, and they seized it with both hands. After a heads-up deal, they claimed the title and a personal-best ₹2.36 Lakhs – a 17x increase on their previous top score. This victory not only brought them immense satisfaction but also erased the sting of past losses.

Deep260622’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.04 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹15,669 | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Meanwhile, Arya ‘Merlion’ Dutta also made his presence felt in the WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo with a commendable performance. The Haryana-based grinder, active on PokerBaazi since April 2018, has been steadily carving his niche in the online poker scene. October was a breakthrough month for him, as he claimed his first online title in the Daily Last Chance and followed it up with back-to-back final table finishes in the same event. His consistency continued with another final table appearance in the Daily Morning SPRINT in November, highlighting his relentless pursuit of success.

Last night, Dutta brought that same determination to the Hyper Turbo, firing four bullets in his quest for the top spot. Eventually, he finished as the runner-up, earning a personal-best ₹2.64 Lakhs from the same deal—1.3 times higher than his previous score. This score not only marked a career milestone for Dutta but also helped him return to profitability in 2024. With momentum on his side, Dutta now stands just a similar score away from achieving overall profitability on the platform.

Arya Dutta’s #PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.73 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹15.94 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹7,007

The WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo final table also featured notables like last month’s The Quest runner-up and WTF podium finisher Anish ‘Fishlover001’ Vijayvergia (3rd for ₹1.48 Lakhs) and recent Sunday Big Slick runner-up Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade (5th for ₹92,200).

The WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo lived up to its name, delivering a fast-paced and exciting experience. With a ₹1.30 Lakhs overlay, the event offered incredible value, and 138 players walked away with a minimum payout of ₹4,000.

Final Table Results

1. Deep260622 – ₹235,550*
2. Arya ‘Merlion’ Dutta – ₹2,64,450*
3. Anish ‘Fishlover001’ Vijayvergia – ₹1,47,600
4. borntrouble – ₹1,14,200
5. Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade – ₹92,200

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹5 Crores GTD WPT#50 Main Event – Qualifier 3

Q3> Entries – 151 | Re-entries – 72 | Survivors – 17 | Chip Leader – Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen – 1,098,000

Combined> Entries – 500 | Re-entries – 175 | Survivors – 57 | Overall Chip Leader – Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen – 1,098,000

WPT India Online Leaderboard Standings – Day 11

‘JC1870’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹35,520), Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO 6 Daily for ₹34,600), ‘cricbuzz586’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹15,770), and ‘storm_77’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,350) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Sanjay ‘floppednuts’ Kumar (Won ₹7 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Superstack for ₹1.30 Lakhs), ‘ravi_111880’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Mania for ₹48,055), and ‘hustler777’ (Won ₹80K GTD Wednesday Sunsetter for ₹18,573) won the Wednesday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,350

Entries – 216

Re-entries – 223

Prize Pool – ₹12,73,100

Places Paid – 63

Wednesday night on Adda52 was a scorching affair, and at the heart of the action was Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (opted out of our tracking), a player who needs no introduction in the Indian poker scene. Fresh off a fourth-place finish in last month’s Big Whale, this seasoned online grinder etched his name onto another prestigious trophy, conquering the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick.

The 8 PM flagship event attracted a formidable field of 439 entries (216 unique), with some of the biggest names in Indian poker locking horns in pursuit of victory. For over seven and a half hours, the battle raged. Bluffs were thrown, fortunes were won and lost, and the tension in the virtual arena was palpable. But when the dust settled, it was Varma who stood tall, seizing the ₹2.12 Lakhs top prize and breaking a three-month title drought.

Varma’s winning momentum extended beyond the Maverick. He also made his presence felt in PokerBaazi’s WPT#60 Megastack, finishing 75th for ₹6,726, bringing his total winnings for the day to over ₹2.19 Lakhs.

While Varma basked in the glory of victory, Sneha ‘8B9B5C4C4C’ Karmakar (opted out of our tracking) gave a valiant performance, ultimately finishing as the runner-up and taking home a handsome ₹1.88 Lakhs.

The Maverick final table was a constellation of poker stars. Among the notable contenders were Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha, the 2023 USOP Main Event champion and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, who finished 3rd for ₹1.24 Lakhs; Shivam ‘SSoulShaker’ Kumar Dubey, last week’s Friday Bounty champion, who secured 4th place for ₹90,891; Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh, Friday’s Pocket Highroller third-place finisher, who claimed 5th for ₹66,623; Dhirendra ‘dhirendta987’ Singh, who finished 7th for ₹35,796; and Sumit ‘runrabbitrun’ Advani, a former The MoneyMaker champion, who finished 8th for ₹26,238.

The ₹3,350 buy-in Maverick exceeded expectations, generating a prize pool of ₹12.73 Lakhs. The top 63 finishers all walked away with at least ₹6,432, nearly doubling their initial investment. It was another night of thrilling action and exceptional value on Adda52, proving once again that the platform is a hotbed for poker excitement.

Final Table Results

1. Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS – ₹2,12,389
2. Sneha ‘8B9B5C4C4C’ Karmakar – ₹1,87,568
3. Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha – ₹1,24,000
4. Shivam ‘SSoulShaker’ Kumar Dubey – ₹90,891
5. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹66,623
6. pyaar – ₹48,835
7. Dhirendra ‘dhirendta987’ Singh – ₹35,796
8. Sumit ‘runrabbitrun’ Advani – ₹26,238

Satya ‘comedypoker’ Pal Verma (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹70,595), ‘patrickco’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘tigerssitahera’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹22,534), ‘bh1965’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹22,119), ‘hts72’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for ₹19,582), Satya ‘comedypoker’ Pal Verma (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹16,301), Ajay ‘juar1’ Singh Dasila (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹12,824), and Deepak ‘sambahadur’ Verma (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618) won the other Wednesday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Rockets – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 144

Re-entries – 146

Prize Pool – ₹8,32,300

Places Paid – 20

‘D777’ has been a rising star on Pocket52 since joining in April, and last night, they soared to new heights by capturing their third title on the platform in the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets.

Having already conquered the Pocket Bullets in May and the Pocket Jacks in September, ‘D777’ entered the Pocket Rockets with confidence. They knew how to navigate a challenging field, and this time was no exception. Facing 290 entries (144 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event, they battled for eight hours and 22 minutes before finally claiming victory and a career-best ₹1.84 Lakhs. This impressive win not only adds another trophy to their collection but also puts them firmly back into profit on Pocket52.

D777’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.33 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹52,502 | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Meanwhile, Pradip ‘CalmMind’ Ghosh, the “SPRINT King” and recent champion of Saturday’s Head Shot Bounty, was on the hunt for his sixth Pocket52 title. He put up a valiant fight but ultimately settled for a second-place finish worth ₹1.29 Lakhs. Ghosh didn’t let this setback dampen his spirits, however. He went on to cash in three more events, bringing his total Wednesday winnings to a very respectable ₹1.95 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets for ₹1,29,007

> 88th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#61 Mega Championship for ₹36,563

> 9th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹19,232

> 109th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#63 Turbo for ₹10,120

Pradip Ghosh’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹18.54 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.01 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The Pocket Rockets final table was a gathering of some of the hottest names in online poker. Among the contenders were last week’s Godfather finalist Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila (3rd for ₹82,980), last night’s Bullet finalist Mayank ‘muckforvalue’ Maruka (4th for ₹61,424), last night’s Nighttide DST Adda and Bounty Madness eighth place finisher Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi (5th for ₹46,109), Kanwal ‘kds007’ Deep Singh (6th for ₹36,871), and Yash ‘NawabiKabab’ Jaiswal (8th for ₹24,553).

With a buy-in of just ₹3,300, the Pocket Rockets easily surpassed its ₹8 Lakhs guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹8.32 Lakhs. The top 36 finishers all earned at least ₹8,240, a return of almost 2.5 times their initial investment. It was another night of impressive value and exciting action on Pocket52.

Final Table Results

1. D777 – ₹1,83,855
2. Pradip ‘CalmMind’ Ghosh – ₹1,29,007
3. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹82,980
4. Mayank ‘muckforvalue’ Maruka – ₹61,424
5. Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹46,109
6. Kanwal ‘kds007’ Deep Singh – ₹36,871
7. Akashkumar23 – ₹30,629
8. Yash ‘NawabiKabab’ Jaiswal – ₹24,553

Yash ‘NawabiKabab’ Jaiswal (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.11 Lakhs), Sai ‘saiwatson’ Ganesh Reddy (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,630), and Karthik ‘kw1996’ Wadhawa (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹28,150) other Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘JAYA0330’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹66,600), ‘Akarman11’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹52,000), and ‘Akarman11’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200) won the Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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