Daily Majors: Pratik Manjrekar Storms the Wednesday Charts With Two Flagship Titles, Shaurya Modi & Rahul Purohit Also Shine!

The online poker scene is showing no signs of slowing down in 2025! After a landmark year that saw records shattered and boundaries pushed, players are wasting no time making their mark. ‘borntrouble,’ Narayan Ramaswamy and Neeraj Sattawat have come out swinging on Natural8 India, setting the stage for an epic year of online battles. And Wednesday night was a prime example of the intense action that awaits, with Natural8 India and PokerBaazi once again hosting the biggest showdowns. But the excitement wasn’t limited to just those two platforms – Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Pocket52 also turned up the heat, making for a thrilling mid-week poker extravaganza!

Emerging as the undisputed hero of the night was Pratik Manjrekar, the EndBoss Special Edition runner-up from July 2023. Coming off a fourth-place finish in Natural8 India’s The Weekender 50 this past Sunday for a staggering ₹11.34 Lakhs, Manjrekar went on an absolute tear, racking up two impressive victories. He first conquered PokerBaazi’s WTF, adding ₹3.04 Lakhs to his bankroll, and then proceeded to dominate Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets just minutes later, earning another ₹1.88 Lakhs. But he wasn’t done there. Manjrekar`s rampage included three more deep runs, bringing his total mid-week winnings to a massive ₹5.12 Lakhs and making him one of the early standouts of 2025. Meanwhile, the enigmatic ‘Realdeepu‘ made a statement of their own, claiming the runner-up spot in the WTF for ₹2 Lakhs – their second-best score on the platform!

‘bugsbunny9,’ a sporadic tournament grinder on PokerBaazi for over six years, finally broke through in a big way, clinching their first platform title in The Pride. They earned a site-best ₹3.99 Lakhs from a three-way deal – an astounding 27 times their previous best score! This victory not only crowned them as the day’s second-biggest winner but also helped them recover over 60% of their past losses on the platform. Mid-stakes maestro Shivam Kumar Dubey, fresh off his Junglee Poker Blockbuster Party victory, finished as the runner-up for ₹2.92 Lakhs from the deal and added another deep run to bring his total to almost ₹2.97 Lakhs. Shaurya Modi, who had conquered the Daily Last Chance two weeks ago, took third place with a site-best ₹3.75 Lakhs from the deal, accumulating ₹3.96 Lakhs in total and closing the day third on the Wednesday charts!

Natural8 India sensation ‘Shouryaanga’ continued their remarkable streak following a runner-up finish in the Zodiac Main Event on Monday. Last night, they added ₹3.56 Lakhs to their bankroll with two fourth-place finishes in the Zodiac Dragon High Roller and the Superstack Special 88.

Rahul Purohit kicked off the New Year in style with a podium finish in Natural8 India’s GGMasters Double Stack 25, taking home ₹3.43 Lakhs. With an additional deep run in The Pride, Purohit hauled away ₹3.65 Lakhs for the day.

Other notable players who made waves on Natural8 India include:

• Vaibhav Temani landed a sixth-place finish in the Holiday Heater 215, earning ₹2.23 Lakhs.
• Tushar Bhartia, the runner-up in the Bounty Hunters Special 215, walked away with ₹2.21 Lakhs.
• Tarun Goyal, the undisputed 2024 POY champion, placed 34th in the Winter Wonderbox 150, adding ₹1.86 Lakhs to his bankroll.
• ‘Wonderwoman6’, the hyper turbo specialist extraordinaire, captured the top spot in the Daily Hyper 50, taking home ₹1.60 Lakhs.

Mayank Maruka, Sunday’s Pocket52 Pocket Soda winner, added a second title to his 2025 tally by taking down Adda52’s Maverick for an incredible fourth time, earning ₹2.32 Lakhs—his biggest score of the year. With two additional final table finishes and a deep run, Maruka’s Wednesday winnings soared to ₹3.26 Lakhs. Suraj Bhan, boasting an incredible record on Adda52, finished as the runner-up in Maverick, earning ₹1.70 Lakhs and pushing his tracked online profits on Adda52 beyond the ₹50 Lakhs milestone!

Back on PokerBaazi, Aditya Kulkarni, recent Pocket52 Pocket Highroller champion, pulled off a strong double, winning the Daily Boost and Daily Last Chance back-to-back and racking up over ₹2.25 Lakhs across four deep runs. The enigmatic ‘MariaHo,’ the BSS Super Value finalist from Sunday, took the runner-up position for a site-best ₹1.20 Lakhs. In total, they earned over ₹1.21 Lakhs with another small score, recovering nearly 40% of their past losses this week alone.

Poker stalwart and EndBoss 4.0 champion Sanish Chhabra came out on top in the second running of the Big PLO-5 on PokerBaazi, winning his first title of the year and ₹1.81 Lakhs from a heads-up deal. With an additional final table finish in The Pride Lite and a deep run in Adda52’s Bounty Madness, Chhabra’s Wednesday winnings reached ₹2.11 Lakhs. Meanwhile, platform newcomer ‘Donkbetmenot,’ last month’s (PLO-6) Daily winner, placed runner-up for ₹1.99 Lakhs—nearly triple their previous top score on PokerBaazi.

PokerBaazi’s ‘Heflyshigh‘ clinched victory in The Pride Lite, earning their fourth platform title and a ₹1.53 Lakhs top prize. Online sensation ‘thekid,’ the previous night’s The Endeavour Lite champion, kept the heat on by finishing second with ₹1 Lakh and added another cash to bring their total to ₹1.18 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker’s ‘jul1u592‘ seized the Wednesday Superstack title for ₹1.46 Lakhs, bagging their first major title on the platform in style.

Wednesday was a day of standout performances, with George Taggu, Saksham Gulati, Ashish Kumar, and Bhanu Prakash KC also rising to the occasion and claiming victory in the other marquee events.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Pride – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 344

Re-entries – 285

Prize Pool – ₹31,45,000

Places Paid – 101

PokerBaazi ignited a mid-week inferno with a tournament schedule that the community has come to expect from India’s leading online poker platform! And from the heart of this fiery maelstrom, a mysterious figure emerged. ‘bugsbunny9,‘ a player who has haunted the platform sporadically for over six years, finally seized their destiny, conquering the ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Pride, the Wednesday headliner! This wasn’t just a win but a coronation – their first-ever PokerBaazi title and a significant breakthrough for this enigmatic player.

Entering the 8 PM showstopper twice, ‘bugsbunny9’ faced a monstrous field of 343 opponents (629 total entries). They displayed incredible resilience and skill, navigating a minefield of tough competition for over seven and a half gruelling hours. And when the dust settled, they emerged as the champion, claiming a site-best ₹3.99 Lakhs payday from a three-way deal – a staggering 27 times their previous best score! This monumental win made them the day’s second-biggest winner and helped them recover over 60% of their losses on the site.

bugsbunny9’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

But The Pride wasn’t a one-hero show. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey, a mid-stakes maestro and former NPS gold medalist, is riding a tidal wave of success in 2025. He kicked off the year by conquering Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Party this past Sunday and followed it up with a near-miss, finishing as the runner-up in PokerBaazi’s new Big PLO-5 on Tuesday. He almost nabbed his second title of the year in The Pride, firing two bullets, but had to make do with a runner-up finish for the second consecutive day. Still, he walked away with a handsome ₹2.92 Lakhs from the three-way deal and added another small score in The Pride Lite, bringing his Wednesday total to almost ₹2.97 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹2,92,188* (three-way deal)

> 86th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,400

Shivam Kumar Dubey’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.36 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.21 Lakhs

PokerBaazi regular Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi, coming off a victory in the Daily Last Chance two weeks ago, was also chasing his first title of 2025. While the top spot eluded him, he stormed two final tables, racking up a hefty ₹3.96 Lakhs and emerging as the day’s second-biggest winner. Modi’s most impressive feat was a third-place finish in The Pride, worth a site-best ₹3.75 Lakhs (second-best overall) from the three-way deal.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹3,74,518* (three-way deal)

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹21,000

Shaurya Modi’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.02 Lakhs

The Pride final table was not lacking talent, featuring regulars like Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar (5th for ₹1.38 Lakhs), Monday’s The Big Show finalist Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal (6th for ₹1.13 Lakhs), Spartan Poker’s IOPC 15.0 The Crown and Millionaire V champion Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish (7th for ₹91,834), and Stivan ‘pokersadu’ Fernandes (8th for ₹70,763).

With the PokerBaazi Player of the Year race heating up, the action on the platform is reaching a fever pitch. With its ₹5,750 buy-in, The Pride smashed its guarantee, generating a whopping ₹31.45 Lakhs prize pool. The top 101 finishers took home a share of the prize money, each earning at least ₹10,064. This flagship event was a roaring success, a testament to the non-stop action on India’s top online poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. bugsbunny9 – ₹3,98,505*
2. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹2,92,188*
3. Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi – ₹3,74,518*
4. Slayer555 – ₹1,88,700
5. Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar – ₹1,38,380
6. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹1,13,220
7. Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish – ₹91,834
8. Stivan ‘pokersadu’ Fernandes – ₹70,763

*denotes a three-way deal

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 446

Re-entries – 361

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 118

PokerBaazi turned up the heat on Wednesday night with its ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF, adding more fuel to the platform’s already blazing primetime action. The 7:30 PM start time saw a field overflowing with seasoned veterans and hungry up-and-comers, ready to clash in what would become a fierce 8-hour and 9-minute battle.

Emerging from the fray was a name we all know – Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar. You might remember Manjrekar from his explosive runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s End Boss Special Edition in July 2023. He’s been on a tear lately, with his last victory on PokerBaazi being a WPT #78 (6-Max) Turbo win in late December. And he’s fresh off a staggering ₹11.34 Lakhs score from his fourth-place finish in Natural8 India’s The Weekender 50 this past Sunday. Last night, he kicked open the victory doors once again with not one but two takedowns, cementing his place as one of the early standouts of 2025.

Facing a gauntlet of 445 skilled opponents (807 total entries) in the 7:30 PM showdown, Manjrekar battled his way to the top, claiming his second WTF title and a sweet ₹3.04 Lakhs payday after firing three well-calculated bullets.

But Manjrekar wasn’t done yet. Just minutes later, riding high on his WTF win, he couldn’t be stopped. He set his sights on the Pocket52 headliner, the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets, and proceeded to dismantle the field. He fired two bullets, racing past a packed 257-entry field (145 unique) after over eight hours of action to claim a ₹1.88 Lakhs first-place prize.

Still not content, Manjrekar continued his rampage with three more deep runs, bringing his total mid-week winnings to over ₹5.12 Lakhs and making him the undisputed top scorer of the day. This guy was an absolute machine!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,04,000

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets for ₹1,88,240

> 32nd in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹8,677

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹6,000

> 20th in Pocket52’s (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo for ₹5,250

Pratik Manjrekar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The night wasn’t just about established names, though. A mysterious player, ‘Realdeepu,’ emerged from the shadows, ready to make their mark. Active since September 2023, this player has been a rare sight at the PokerBaazi tables. But last night, they almost pulled off an incredible maiden victory on the platform, finishing a close second in the WTF for ₹2 Lakhs – their second-best score on PokerBaazi, giving their platform profitability a major boost early in the new year.

Realdeepu’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹8.83 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.86 Lakhs

The WTF also saw strong finishes from Bharath ‘Hzgod’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.48 Lakhs), Kannav ‘scorpionkings24’ Goyal (5th for ₹93,800), and Prathik ‘richdaddy’ Gandhi (6th for ₹76,600).

Despite the intense action, the WTF surprisingly missed its ₹20 Lakh guarantee by ₹71,270. However, this meant even more value for the top 118 finishers, who shared in the spoils, with even a min-cash awarding a sweet ₹6,000 – an over 2X return on their buy-in. It all contributed to another exciting Wednesday of poker action on PokerBaazi!

Final Table Results

1. Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹3,04,000
2. Realdeepu – ₹2,00,000
3. Bharath ‘Hzgod’ Kumar – ₹1,48,000
4. SomeSnapCall – ₹1,14,000
5. Kannav ‘scorpionkings24’ Goyal – ₹93,800
6. Prathik ‘richdaddy’ Gandhi – ₹76,600
7. tesla5 – ₹60,000
8. deep1221 – ₹43,800

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 313

Re-entries – 221

Prize Pool – ₹11,60,916

Places Paid – 82

PokerBaazi kept the mid-week action sizzling well into Thursday morning with its late-night flagship event, the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance. A horde of eager poker warriors descended upon the virtual felt, and among the hopefuls was Mumbai’s very own Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni (opted out of our tracking) – known for his uncanny consistency. Coming off a recent victory in Pocket52’s Pocket Highroller, Kulkarni was back at it again, lighting up the tables with his signature charisma and sharp poker instincts.

The stakes were high, the competition fierce, but Kulkarni stood tall against a field of 313 seasoned regulars (534 total entries). After an epic six-and-a-half-hour grind that stretched into the early morning hours, he emerged as the champion, claiming the winner’s prize of ₹1.82 Lakhs and proving once again why he’s a constant threat at the tables. But that wasn`t all. Just an hour before his triumph in the Daily Last Chance, he had already conquered the Daily Boost, adding ₹27,000 to his winnings. By the time he wrapped up his Wednesday session, Kulkarni had amassed over ₹2.25 Lakhs – setting himself for another incredible run in the new year.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,82,148

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹27,000

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,000

> Won bounties worth ₹5,672 in Junglee Poker’s Wednesday Mania

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,400

The mysterious ‘MariaHo’ is another player who’s off to a fantastic start in 2025. After a commendable fifth-place finish in the BSS Super Value this past Sunday, they were back in action, hungry for their first title of the year. They came close in the Daily Last Chance, finishing as the runner-up for ₹1.20 Lakhs – their best score on PokerBaazi that narrowly edged past their previous top score this Sunday. Another small score in the After Dark Turbo (10th for ₹496) brought their total winnings for Wednesday to over ₹1.21 Lakhs – they have recovered almost 40% of their past losses this week alone.

The final table of Daily Last Chance also featured other notables like Pratap ‘Pratap42’ Maurya (4th for ₹66,521) and last night`s Maverick champion Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (5th for ₹56,421).

With a buy-in of ₹2,500, the Daily Last Chance exceeded expectations, smashing its guarantee and generating a prize pool of ₹11.61 Lakhs. The top 82 players shared the spoils, with even a min-cash awarding a respectable ₹5,572. The action kept the virtual felt buzzing well into Thursday morning, proving once again why the Daily Last Chance is a favourite among the night owls.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni – ₹1,82,148
2. MariaHo – ₹1,20,155
3. Amyourdaddy – ₹90,551
4. Pratap ‘Pratap42’ Maurya – ₹66,521
5. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹56,421
6. gm612 – ₹46,437
7. shawkingman – ₹36,685
8. Viddesh99 – ₹27,282

Big PLO-5 – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,000

Entries – 119

Re-entries – 98

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 32

PokerBaazi’s newly introduced ₹10 Lakhs GTD Big PLO-5 returned for its second running on Wednesday, and the action was electric. Following its guarantee-crushing debut on Tuesday, where JaiKiran Kumar emerged as the first-ever champion of this 9 PM PLO flagship, last night`s event clocked in 217 entries (119 unique). While it narrowly missed surpassing its guarantee this time, the Big PLO-5 continues to generate buzz as a welcome addition to the daily tournament schedule for PLO enthusiasts.

Claiming the top honours last night was Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra, who delivered a masterclass in PLO strategy. A poker stalwart and EndBoss 4.0 champion, Chhabra has consistently proven himself as a formidable force at the tables. His 2024 résumé boasts six victories, 17 podium finishes, and numerous final table appearances. After a brief 1.5-month hiatus since his last victory in Adda52’s Monster Turbo in November, Chhabra returned spectacularly to his winning ways, capturing his first title of the year.

Chhabra entered the BigPLO-5 with laser focus, firing two bullets after an early stumble to stay in the game. He displayed incredible determination and skill for nearly six hours, navigating the competition with finesse. He eventually clinched his first title of the year and a ₹1.81 Lakhs payday, courtesy of a heads-up deal.

The victory was only part of Chhabra’s mid-week assault. He also reached the final table of The Pride Lite and made another deep run in Adda52’s Bounty Madness. By the end of the session, his total winnings had soared to nearly ₹2.11 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Big PLO-5 for ₹1,81,120* (heads-up deal)

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹23,300

> 13th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹6,290

Sanish Chhabra’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.40 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Trailing closely behind Chhabra in the Big PLO-5 was the relatively new contender, ‘Donkbetmenot,‘ who has been active on PokerBaazi for just three and a half months. With a win in the (PLO-6) Daily in December, they entered 2025 with their eyes on the prize in this PLO-5 flagship event.

With undeniable talent in the PLO format, ‘Donkbetmenot’ delivered a strong performance, giving Chhabra a run for his money. Despite their best efforts, they narrowly missed out on the title, finishing as the runner-up. However, their ₹1.99 Lakhs payday from the deal marked a personal best score on the platform – nearly three times higher than their previous best! This impressive result puts them on the cusp of re-entering profitability on PokerBaazi.

The Big PLO-5 final table also featured two other familiar faces: Sunday’s Topple Tower runner-up Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh, who finished fourth for ₹80,000, and Rohan ‘Theoldrod’ Sahni, who claimed fifth place for ₹50,000.

The ₹5,000 buy-in Big PLO-5 may have missed its ₹10 Lakhs guarantee by ₹56,484, but it still delivered great value for the 32 players who cashed. With a minimum payout of ₹9,000, those who made it into the money walked away with a healthy return on their investment. Thanks to PokerBaazi, PLO fans have a thrilling new flagship tournament to look forward to!

Final Table Results

1. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹1,81,120*
2. Donkbetmenot – ₹1,98,880*
3. Paisavhuthaibro – ₹1,22,000
4. Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹80,000
5. Rohan ‘Theoldrod’ Sahni – ₹50,000
6. chuslaaa – ₹40,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

The Pride Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 342

Re-entries – 220

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 87

PokerBaazi turned up the heat on Wednesday night with a jam-packed tournament schedule. Amidst the flurry of action, one name stood out: ‘Heflyshigh’ (anonymity requested). This skilled player claimed their first big title of the year in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite, kicking off 2025 with a bang!

The 7:30 PM flagship event attracted a strong field of 562 entries (342 unique), a mix of seasoned veterans and ambitious stars eager to prove themselves. After six hours and sixteen minutes of intense battles, ‘Heflyshigh’ emerged as the champion. This victory, worth a handsome ₹1.53 Lakhs, represents their fourth title on PokerBaazi and their seventh-biggest score on the platform.

But ‘Heflyshigh’ didn’t stroll to victory—it was a battle every step of the way. ‘thekid’ (anonymity requested), a mainstay on PokerBaazi since March 2018, brought the heat. Fresh off their win in The Endeavour Lite the night before, this online phenom was looking to make it two in a row. They gave ‘Heflyshigh’ a run for their money but had to settle for a commendable runner-up finish, earning ₹1 Lakh after firing three bullets. Their hot streak continued in the WTF, where they finished 12th for ₹18,000, bringing their total winnings for Wednesday to a tidy ₹1.18 Lakhs.

Mid-stakes warrior Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma also had a night to remember. A six-year platform veteran, Sharma battled his way to a third-place finish in The Pride Lite, pocketing ₹75,100. But he wasn’t all. Just an hour later, Sharma finally broke through with a win in the Turbo PKO – his first victory of the year after a string of eight final table appearances since his Daily Boost takedown on New Year’s Eve. Sharma also cashed in four other events, racking up over ₹1.07 Lakhs for the day.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹75,100

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,064

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Turbo PKO for ₹7,131

> 113rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,000

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹5,572

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹3,000

Aditya Sharma’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹41.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

The Pride Lite final table was studded with names that few in the poker community would overlook, including Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar (4th for ₹57,000), Rukshad ‘Culllensss’ Siganporia (5th for ₹48,300) and last night`s Big PLO-5 champion Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra (8th for ₹23,300).

Despite falling ₹22,120 short of its guarantee, The Pride Lite ensured a rewarding evening for its participants. The top 87 finishers each walked away with at least ₹4,400 – more than double the ₹2,000 buy-in, adding to another night of exciting poker action on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. Heflyshigh – ₹1,53,200
2. Thekid – ₹1,00,000
3. Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma – ₹75,100
4. Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹57,000
5. Rukshad ‘Culllensss’ Siganporia – ₹48,300
6. Kidwithin – ₹39,800
7. Harsh1327 – ₹31,500
8. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹23,300

‘runner_runner’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹60,000), ‘nissan’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost Boost for ₹34,110), Aditya ‘whoarewe’ Kulkani (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘ben10000’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Evening SPRINT for ₹14,730), ‘nyazmohsin’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹12,370), and Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹8,570) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Wednesday Superstack – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 244

Prize Pool- ₹7,32,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹3,66,000

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹3,66,000

Places Paid – 27

Junglee Poker turned up the heat mid-week, hosting a virtual poker showdown that stretched into the wee hours of Thursday morning. The highlight of the night was the ₹7 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Superstack, a marquee event that attracted a crowd of 244 poker enthusiasts to the virtual tables. The stage was set for an intense battle as the clock struck 8 PM, and for nearly eight hours, the competition simmered, bubbled, and finally boiled over into a fiery finish.

Emerging from the fray was a player who had never before graced the spotlight on the platform– the enigmatic ‘jul1u592.‘ They delivered a poker masterclass, capturing the Wednesday Superstack title with an epic performance. This wasn’t just any victory; it was a headline-grabbing debut that catapulted their bankroll with a well-deserved ₹1.46 Lakhs payday. A hefty ₹91,389 came from knocking out opponents left and right – a bounty haul that added a touch of audacity to their first recorded win on the platform.

Right on ‘jul1u592’s heels was another newcomer, ‘poker,‘ who also made a noteworthy first impression. They battled their way through the tough field and managed to snag the runner-up spot. While they didn’t walk away with the title, their efforts earned them a respectable ₹65,335 (₹10,875 in bounties).

Hard-hitters like Parmeet ‘singhpoker’ Singh Arora (3rd for ₹50,878) (₹10,875 in bounties), Sunday`s Daily Last Chance champion Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia (4th for ₹46,369) (₹16,248 in bounties), last night’s Maverick winner Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka (6th for ₹31,342) (₹14,250 in bounties), Kshitij ‘kmk1127’ Kucheria (7th for ₹23,477) (₹10,594 in bounties) and Anmol ‘tribalnigga’ Hembrom (8th for ₹14,857) (₹4,500 in bounties) also graced the Wednesday Superstack final table.

The ₹3,450 buy-in Wednesday Superstack was a runaway hit, surpassing its guarantee and generating a prize pool of ₹7.32 Lakhs. The top 27 finishers took home a share of the ₹3.66 Lakhs prize pool, with many others adding to their winnings with bounties from the ₹3.66 Lakhs bounty pool. It was a night of thrilling action and big scores on Junglee Poker, and ‘jul1u592’ emerged as the undisputed champion.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. jul1u592 – ₹1,46,252
2. poker – ₹65,335
3. Parmeet ‘singhpoker’ Singh Arora – ₹50,878
4. Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia – ₹46,369
5. duce7ok – ₹34,083
6. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹31,342
7. Kshitij ‘kmk1127’ Kucheria – ₹23,477
8. Anmol ‘tribalnigga’ Hembrom – ₹14,857

‘Maverick9211’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Mania for ₹53,287), ‘laraib777’ (Won ₹80K GTD Wednesday Sunsetter for ₹18,855), and ‘mithilf’ (Won ₹60K GTD Hangover for ₹11,712) won the other Wednesday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,350

Entries – 192

Re-entries – 162

Re-buys- 18

Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000

Places Paid – 55

Just a week into the new year, Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka is already setting the online poker scene ablaze! He’s off to a red-hot start with an impressive 16 cashes, three final table appearances, and two titles under his belt already. After conquering Pocket52’s Pocket Soda on Sunday and snagging a fourth-place finish in Adda52’s The Mint on Tuesday, Maruka kept the momentum rolling with a smashing victory in last night’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick on Adda52.

The mid-week Adda52 mainstay, Maverick, kicked off at 8 PM and saw Maruka outlast a competitive field of 372 entries (192 unique) in a marathon session that stretched over eight hours. When the dust settled, Maruka had captured his fourth Maverick title and a handsome ₹2.32 Lakhs payday – his biggest score of the year so far!

Maruka showed no signs of slowing down, making deep runs in three more tournaments last night, including final table appearances in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance and Junglee Poker’s Wednesday Superstack. By the night’s end, Maruka had amassed nearly ₹3.26 Lakhs in winnings – capping off a fantastic Wednesday grind.

> 1st in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹2,31,948

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for 56,421

> 6th in Junglee Poker’s Wednesday Superstack for ₹31,342* (14,250 in bounties)

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for 6,000

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.87 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan, one of Adda52’s most consistent performers, came tantalizingly close to grabbing his first title of 2025. Fresh off a Topple Tower win and Roller Coaster podium finish on the last Sunday of 2024, Bhan had to settle for a runner-up finish in the Maverick, pocketing a cool ₹1.70 Lakhs. This latest score also pushed his tracked online profits on Adda52 past the ₹50 Lakhs mark – a significant milestone!

Suraj Bhan’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹80.38 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹50.63 Lakhs

The Maverick’s final table was a who’s who of the Indian poker scene, featuring well-known regulars like Sunday’s Topple Tower finalist Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal (3rd for ₹1.25 Lakhs), Saturday’s Blockbuster champion Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat (4th for ₹91,348), recent Blockbuster Highroller winner Myron ‘zzzzz369’ Pereira (5th for ₹66,958), Sunday’s Daily Deep Dive podium finisher Shrey ‘kingsb30’ Baj (6th for ₹49,080), and poker veteran Sumit ‘hammer_head’ Sapra (7th for ₹35,975).

The ₹3,350 buy-in Maverick was already a major draw, but ₹1.71 Lakhs in overlays made it even more enticing. The top 55 finishers took home a share of the prize pool, with each player earning at least ₹7,359 – more than double their buy-in. It was a mid-week poker explosion on Adda52, and Maruka led the charge.

Final Table Results

1. Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka – ₹2,31,948
2. Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan – ₹1,70,018
3. Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal – ₹1,24,622
4. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹91,348
5. Myron ‘zzzzz369’ Pereira – ₹66,958
6. Shrey ‘kingsb30’ Baj – ₹49,080
7. Sumit ‘hammer_head’ Sapra – ₹35,975
8. The_Alchemist – ₹26,370

‘rukhojara’ (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹80,332), ‘lee_alton’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,868), ‘newkidnow’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹28,751), Ashis ‘ashish_fa’ Kumar (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD The Mint Lite for ₹19,610), ‘THErealWOLF’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹17,900), and ‘blablablacar’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹14,771) won the other Wednesday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pratik ‘GorrilaGlue’ Manjrekar (Won ₹8 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Pocket Rockets for ₹1.88 Lakhs), George ‘geotag’ Taggu (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.18 Lakhs), Saksham ‘KINGPIN’ Gulati (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹38,630), and ‘agneepath’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹30,000) won the Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘MANAGER777’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹66,600), ‘satan.vish’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹38,200), and ‘MisterCool’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹24,600) won the Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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