Daily Majors: Rajat Sharma’s Blockbuster Friday Run Fetches Him a ₹22.91 Lakhs Haul

The Indian online poker scene is blazing through 2025, building on the record-smashing momentum of 2024. Just into the second week of the new year, the usual headline tournaments have kept the action sizzling, and Friday turned the heat up even more as several top contenders grabbed their first titles of the season. Leading the way were Natural8 India and PokerBaazi, with Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Pocket52 bringing extra thrills to the table!

Friday’s reigning superstar was seasoned pro Rajat Sharma, who kicked off 2025 in spectacular style. Following an impressive 2024 with at least 12 title wins, Sharma started the new year by clinching PokerBaazi’s WTF and then delivered a blockbuster performance last night, amassing a staggering ₹22.91 Lakhs across three deep runs. The highlight of Sharma’s Friday was his phenomenal debut on Natural8 India, where he conquered the Friday Fisticuffs 150. Battling through a massive field of 1,611 entries, he emerged victorious, taking home a jaw-dropping ₹22.58 Lakhs. Adding to his winnings, Sharma finished eighth in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance (₹27,657) and 99th in the WTF (₹4,591), making him the day’s top earner.

Aditya Singh made a spectacular comeback, claiming his first flagship win of 2025 with a stellar victory in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, earning ₹5.28 Lakhs. The win marked a return to form for Singh, who last tasted victory in Spartan Poker’s Ignite in November. Adding to his impressive night, Singh cashed in two other PokerBaazi events, amassing ₹5.43 Lakhs in total winnings for the day. Runner-up ‘Cuttingedge,’ a relatively low-profile player since 2018, delivered a breakout performance with a career-best score of ₹3.16 Lakhs, wiping out all previous platform losses in one go.

Rishab Malik continued his blazing form on Friday night, clinching Adda52’s The Ballers for the first time and pocketing ₹3.42 Lakhs. Coming off a win in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout and a runner-up finish in The Endeavour earlier this week, the New Delhi-based poker star showcased his trademark mix of aggression and precision to dominate the field. Malik capped off the night with two more deep runs, including a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, bringing his total winnings for the day to ₹4.47 Lakhs. Hot on Malik’s trail was Ram Kakkar, who delivered another stellar performance. After back-to-back wins in the Roller Coaster, Kakkar narrowly missed out on the title, finishing as the runner-up for ₹2.53 Lakhs.

Sunil Singh also made waves on Natural8 India, narrowly missing his first title on the platform in the GGMasters Asia 25. Charging through a massive field of 2,069 entries, Singh finished runner-up, securing a career-best ₹4.40 Lakhs on the platform.

Laksh Pal Singh, PokerBaazi team pro and Young Gun, began 2025 in style by claiming his first title of the year and his debut victory on Pocket52, taking down the Pocket Highroller for ₹4.02 Lakhs. The win, which quadrupled his previous best on the platform, signaled a strong start to the year for the consistent performer who had 10 titles to his name in 2024. Jaipur’s Neeraj Sattawat came close to clinching his second title of 2025, finishing as the runner-up for a career-best ₹2.82 Lakhs in the Pocket Highroller. Sattawat continued his grind with deep runs in two PokerBaazi tournaments, ending the night with ₹3.25 Lakhs in total winnings.

Rajasthan’s ‘Babe7505’ kicked off 2025 with a career-defining win in PokerBaazi’s WTF, claiming their first-ever title and ₹2.33 Lakhs, propelling them into profitability on the platform. Meanwhile, long-time PokerBaazi regular ‘crownTHEclown’ delivered an impressive performance, finishing as the runner-up for a personal-best ₹1.53 Lakhs, pocketing ₹1.57 Lakhs in total winnings from two deep runs.

Chandan Rai, the poker ace from Varanasi, made a stellar start to 2025 by claiming PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹2.11 Lakhs, ending a 6.5-month title drought. This victory, his fifth-largest score on the platform, marked Rai’s first win of the year and added to his consistent track record, which includes three title victories and numerous deep runs in 2024. He capped off the night with another deep run in The Quest, bringing his total Friday winnings to ₹2.21 Lakhs. ‘Zlatan,’ returning to PokerBaazi after a four-year hiatus, came close to a triumphant comeback. Finishing as the runner-up in The Quest Lite, they secured a career-best ₹1.39 Lakhs, signaling a strong resurgence on the platform.

PokerBaazi regular ‘daveteran’ made a triumphant mark by clinching their first flagship title in the Big PLO-5, taking home a career-best ₹2.20 Lakhs. Varun Sareen also delivered a standout performance, narrowly missing his first title of the year. His second-place finish in the Big PLO-5 earned him a commendable ₹1.60 Lakhs.

Raghav Ananth kicked off 2025 in style with a stellar win in Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova, ending a 3.5-month dry spell. The mid-stakes maestro pocketed ₹1.54 Lakhs (₹84,855 in bounties) for his efforts and backed it up with two more deep runs, amassing nearly ₹1.74 Lakhs in total winnings for the night. Fan-favorite streamer Naveen Kumar S delivered a phenomenal performance, finishing runner-up in the Friday Supernova for ₹1 Lakh (₹30,809 in bounties), showcasing his consistency as an online crusher.

But it wasn’t just about the flagship winners. Friday also saw standout performances from players like Bhanu Prakash KC, Karan Dhir, Archit Agrawal, Nandan Pugalia, Aditya Parashar, Deepankur Gupta, Mayank Maruka, and Bhushan Sohani, each winning their respective marquees.

Here are the Friday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Quest – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 379

Re-entries – 268

Prize Pool – ₹32,35,000

Places Paid – 101

Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh, a prominent figure on the poker circuit, reemerged with style to secure his first flagship victory of 2025. Until last night, Singh had been relatively quiet, but that changed dramatically with his triumph in PokerBaazi’s ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Quest – the headliner tourney of the day. This wasn’t just a win; it was a masterclass in navigating a field filled with seasoned pros, culminating in a massive ₹5.28 Lakhs payday. The win made him Friday’s second biggest, right behind veteran pro Rajat Sharma, who earned over ₹22.58 Lakhs for finishing at the top in Natural8 India’s Friday Fisticuffs 150.

It had been a month and a half since his last taste of victory in November when he conquered the Spartan Poker’s Ignite. Then, under the Friday night lights, everything aligned. The 8 PM flagship event saw Singh go head-to-head with 378 other players (647 total entries), each one hungry for the title. But even under immense pressure, Singh was an image of composure. He displayed a phenomenal mix of aggression and calculated strategy. After an almost eight-hour battle of wills, he emerged as the last player standing.

Singh’s Friday night didn’t end there. He also cashed in two other events on PokerBaazi, bringing his total haul for the day to a fantastic ₹5.43 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹5,28,276

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹8,055

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,887

Aditya Singh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.44 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

And then there’s ‘Cuttingedge,’ a player who’d been flying under the radar since June 2018. They made a splash, finishing just shy of their first-ever online title. Their runner-up finish was worth a platform-best ₹3.16 Lakhs. This single score wiped out all their past losses on the platform in one fell swoop!

Cuttingedge’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.91 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹57,978

The Quest’s final table was a gathering of poker’s elite. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, captain of the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 Goa Gators team, finished fourth for ₹1.94 Lakhs. Online crusher Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta secured fifth place for ₹1.42 Lakhs, and three-time The Millionaire Champion Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik, last night’s The Ballers champion, took seventh place for ₹94,462.

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, The Quest gave players a chance to win big. The tournament crushed its ₹30 Lakhs guarantee by ₹2.35 Lakhs, and the top 101 players all made a profit, each earning at least ₹10,352 – almost twice their initial buy-in! This electrifying event set the stage for an epic weekend of poker action on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘Konstantin’ Singh – ₹5,28,276
2. Cuttingedge – ₹3,15,736
3. RampageR1 – ₹2,51,683
4. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,94,100
5. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹1,42,340
6. rpthepoet7899 – ₹1,16,460
7. Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹94,462
8. averagestudent – ₹72,788

WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 459

Re-entries – 341

Prize Pool – ₹15,30,400

Places Paid – 118

The calendar flips to a fresh year, and for one poker player, it’s a total game-changer. Enter ‘Babe7505,’ a player from Rajasthan who’d been honing their skills on PokerBaazi since April 2024. This player had been putting in the time, battling through the digital poker tables, but that breakthrough moment had yet to arrive. Then, in a blaze of glory, everything shifted during PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF.

Picture the scene: It’s tournament number 73 on PokerBaazi for ‘Babe7505,’ a mere second attempt in the new year of 2025. ‘Babe7505’ is laser-focused. Two bullets are fired into the 7:30 PM flagship. The arena is packed, and there is a field of 800 entries (459 unique) with eyes on the prize. But ‘Babe7505’ stays cool. Through every twist and turn, every calculated move, they played on for a marathon of seven hours and 45 minutes. The result was a victory that will be talked about. ‘Babe7505’ not only won but did so in style, grabbing a first-ever title and a mind-blowing ₹2.33 Lakhs. This win catapulted ‘Babe7505’ back into profitability on PokerBaazi, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.

Babe7505’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.01 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.09 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

But the drama didn’t stop there. A familiar face on PokerBaazi, ‘crownTHEclown,’ who’d been part of the platform since May 2017, was making moves. Eight tournaments into the year, a win was the only thing on their mind. Three bullets were used to try and take down the win. They fought hard and made it all the way to heads-up but ultimately fell short of the title, finishing as the runner-up. Still, ‘crownTHEclown’ snagged a hefty ₹1.53 Lakhs – their biggest payday yet!

Earlier that day, in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, ‘crownTHEclown’ finished in 50th place, pocketing ₹3,700. Adding to the WTF runner-up, ‘crownTHEclown’ pocketed a sweet ₹1.57 Lakhs for their Friday’s work!

The WTF final table was brimming with poker talent, including Kunal ‘Kunnuuu’ Krishna (4th for ₹87,233), Monday’s Daily Deep Dive champion Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar (5th for ₹71,776), and satellite qualifier Ganesh ‘JesseLivermore’ Kamat (6th for ₹58,614).

With a buy-in of ₹2,200, the WTF was the hottest ticket in town. The tournament absolutely crushed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹15.30 Lakhs prize pool. Even the min-cash was sweet – the top 118 finishers all took home at least ₹4,591, which is more than double the initial buy-in!

Final Table Results

1. Babe7505 – ₹2,32,621
2. crownTHEclown – ₹1,53,040
3. bhantu09 – ₹1,13,250
4. Kunal ‘Kunnuuu’ Krishna – ₹87,233
5. Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar – ₹71,776
6. Ganesh ‘JesseLivermore’ Kamat – ₹58,614
7. dbPro11 – ₹45,912
8. vishal5678 – ₹33,516

The Quest Lite – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 359

Re-entries – 178

Prize Pool – ₹13,42,500

Places Paid – 82

Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai, the poker ace from Varanasi who claimed #20 The MoneyMaker in April 2024, has made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle! Kicking off 2025 with a roar, Rai conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD The Quest Lite, pocketing a sweet ₹2.11 Lakhs for his first-place finish.

An active force on PokerBaazi since May 2022, Rai has carved out a reputation for consistency. His 2024 run included three title victories, numerous final table appearances, and deep runs that kept his opponents on their toes. He carried that momentum into 2025 with three final table finishes in the BSS SuperStack, The Big Show, and the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. But last night, he shattered his 6.5-month title drought in spectacular style.

In the 7:30 PM flagship, Rai was a picture of focus, navigating a minefield of 537 entries (359 unique). After 6.5 hours of intense poker action, he captured his first-ever The Quest Lite title, his inaugural win of the year. This victory also notches his fifth-largest score on PokerBaazi.

Rai’s Friday night wasn’t over. He added a deep run in The Quest to his achievements, bringing his total winnings for the night to a handsome ₹2.21 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹2,10,638

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹10,352

Chandan Rai’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹50.63 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹16.07 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Meanwhile, ‘Zlatan,’ who has been active on PokerBaazi since May 2018, returned to the platform after a four-year hiatus with a fresh sense of purpose. This marked their pursuit not only for their first title of 2025 but also their maiden victory on PokerBaazi. In a spirited attempt to announce their comeback in style, ‘Zlatan’ fought hard but fell just short, finishing as the runner-up in The Quest Lite. Their efforts earned them ₹1.39 Lakhs—marking their biggest payday on the platform to date.

Zlatan’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.68 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹68,504

The final table of The Quest Lite boasted several familiar faces, including yesterday’s Friday Bounty champ and (7-Max) Afternoon Boost finalist Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia (3rd for ₹1.05 Lakhs), previous night’s Godfather finalist Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh (4th for ₹76,925), last night’s (7-Max) SPRINT podium finisher Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes (5th for ₹65,246), and yesterday’s Soda champ & Friday Bounty podium finisher Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (8th for ₹31,549).

With an accessible ₹2,875 buy-in, The Quest Lite proved to be a goldmine, generating a hefty ₹13.43 Lakhs prize pool. With the top 82 players cashing at least ₹6,444—more than double their entry fee, the tournament once again delivered on its promise of value and excitement.

Final Table Results

1. Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai – ₹2,10,638
2. Zlatan – ₹1,38,949
3. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹1,04,715
4. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹76,925
5. Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes – ₹65,246
6. Kaaaps017 – ₹53,700
7. GOWRagnarok – ₹42,423
8. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹31,549

Big PLO-5 – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,000

Entries – 125

Re-entries – 92

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 32

Hold onto your hats, poker fans, because there’s a new contender in town, and they go by the name ‘daveteran.’ This enigmatic player, who first appeared on the PokerBaazi scene in April 2019, just scored their first flagship title in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Big PLO-5.

The 9 PM Friday flagship event was a battleground, attracting 125 players (217 total entries), including some of the most feared regulars in the game. But ‘daveteran’ held their ground with masterful gameplay, navigating the field with precision and confidence. After a grueling, almost seven-hour battle, they emerged victorious, claiming the title and a whopping ₹2.20 Lakhs— their career-best score on the platform.

daveteran’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.18 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen was determined to make his presence known in the Big PLO-5. On a quest for his first title of the year, Sareen played with laser focus, skillfully navigating the treacherous field. While the title remained just out of reach, Sareen’s efforts were rewarded with a strong second-place finish and a hefty ₹1.60 Lakhs.

Varun Sareen’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹96.75 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹68.53 Lakhs

Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, a constant threat on the felt and the runner-up on the 2024 annual TLB (points) leaderboard, also secured a seat at the Big PLO-5’s final table. He finished third, adding a cool ₹1.22 Lakhs to his bankroll. But Thakur wasn’t done. His poker skills were on full display in two more tournaments, where he made deep runs, pushing his total winnings for the night to over ₹1.39 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Big PLO-5 for ₹1,22,000

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily for ₹13,464

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹3,835

The ₹5,000 buy-in Big PLO-5 fell slightly short of its ₹10 Lakhs guarantee by ₹56,484, but it still provided a generous payday for the top 32 finishers. Each of them received a minimum payout of ₹9,000, making it a rewarding night for those who made it into the money.

Final Table Results

1. daveteran – ₹2,20,000
2. Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen – ₹1,60,000
3. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹1,22,000
4. ayemi1122 – ₹80,000
5. sumit777 – ₹50,000
6. bhantu09 – ₹40,000

‘kabakpinki24’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹60,000), ‘rohanlodha’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹22,160), Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹21,800), Karan ‘pandya69’ Dhir (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹9,770), Archit ‘storm_77’ Agrawal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹19,940), and ‘jaypalmakvana’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹10,010) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Friday Supernova – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 249

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,26,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,73,500

Places Paid – 27

Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth, fresh off a successful 2024 run on Junglee Poker, is showing no signs of slowing down. Looking to end a nearly 3.5-month dry spell since his Sunday Special Knockout Mini victory in September, Ananth has been on fire lately.

With at least a dozen final table appearances and numerous deep runs across various platforms, Ananth’s momentum is undeniable. He just demonstrated that his mid-stakes prowess is as potent as ever, conquering Junglee Poker’s ₹9 Lakhs GTD Friday Supernova.

This latest win was no walk in the park. Ananth had to navigate a tough field of 249 players in an intense 7-hour, 34-minute showdown. The stakes were high, and the pressure was on in this Friday event. But when the final cards were dealt, Ananth came out on top, pocketing a well-deserved ₹1.54 Lakhs (₹84,855 in bounties) for his efforts.

Ananth’s impressive night wasn’t over. He made deep runs in two other events. By the end of the night, Ananth had racked up almost ₹1.74 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova for ₹1,54,191

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹10,352

> 15th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹8,974

Raghav Ananth’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Crowd-favorite streamer and online crusher Naveen ‘happyhunter’ Kumar S (opted out of our tracking) came tantalizingly close to taking down the Friday Supernova. He had a phenomenal run but ultimately finished as the runner-up, taking home ₹1 Lakh (₹30,809 in bounties).

Online crusher Ankit ‘shippament’ Wadhawan also made an appearance at the Friday Supernova final table, finishing sixth for ₹32,483 (₹9,141 in bounties).

The ₹3,450 buy-in Friday Supernova proved to be a goldmine for those with the skill and luck to navigate its treacherous waters. The ₹9 Lakhs guaranteed prize pool saw a significant ₹1.53 Lakhs overlay, adding even more value for the 27 players who cashed from the ₹5,26,500 prize pool. With many others securing bounties from the ₹3,73,500 bounty pool, the action was relentless, and the rewards plentiful.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Raghav ‘misterbean’ Ananth – ₹1,54,191
2. Naveen ‘happyhunter’ Kumar S – ₹1,00,047
3. rintuanurithanya – ₹56,874
4. pokerguru19 – ₹61,485
5. umeshrana143 – ₹46,596
6. Ankit ‘shippament’ Wadhawan – ₹32,483
7. fallball45657508 – ₹35,761
8. YKARKI2147 – ₹19,117

‘Ssw19’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Friday Fighter for ₹44,143), ‘srmagॐ’ (Won ₹80K GTD Friday Sunsetter for ₹19,009), and ‘duce7ok’ (Won ₹60K GTD Hangover for ₹12,183) won the other Friday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

The Ballers – ₹17.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,050

Entries – 118

Re-entries – 109

Prize Pool – ₹17,50,000

Places Paid – 35

Friday night on Adda52 was pure fire, and at the heart of it all was Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik, cementing his reputation as one of India’s most formidable poker stars! Still glowing from his victory in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout last week and a near-miss as runner-up in Tuesday’s The Endeavour, Malik was a force of nature, tearing through the ₹17.50 Lakhs GTD The Ballers.

The 8 PM tournament was a magnet for 118 players (227 total entries), all hungry for a piece of the action. But Malik, a 29-year-old poker phenom from New Delhi with three The Millionaire titles under his belt, was playing on another level. For nearly eight grueling hours, he displayed his mastery of the game, a potent mix of aggression and calculated precision. When the dust settled, Malik was The Ballers champion for the first time, adding a cool ₹3.42 Lakhs to his already impressive bankroll.

But Malik wasn’t ready to call it a night. Riding the momentum from his stellar victory in The Ballers, he made deep runs in two other tournaments, including a final table appearance in PokerBaazi’s The Quest. By the end of the night, Malik had stacked up an impressive ₹4.47 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3,42,222

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹94,462

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s Big PLO-5 for ₹10,000

Rishab Malik’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.90 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Right on Malik’s heels was the relentless Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (opted out of our tracking), a player who’s been making serious waves. After consecutive wins in the Roller Coaster, Kakkar entered The Ballers with victory in his sights.

He came agonizingly close, delivering a performance that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Kakkar, a true poker warrior, fought tooth and nail through the tough field, displaying his signature grit. Though he fell just short of the ultimate prize, he secured a well-earned runner-up finish and a hefty ₹2.53 Lakhs.

The Ballers final table was stacked with talent, featuring Satya Pal ‘Comedypoker’ Verma in third place for ₹1.87 Lakhs and Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar in fourth for ₹1.39 Lakhs.

With an ₹8,050 buy-in, The Ballers attracted a strong field, but the tournament experienced a slight overlay of ₹1.61 Lakhs against its ₹17.50 Lakhs guarantee. This didn’t diminish the thrill, as the top 35 finishers all walked away with a piece of the prize pool. With a min-cash of ₹16,760, double the buy-in, it was a profitable night for those who made it into the money.

Final Table Results

1. Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik – ₹3,42,222
2. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹2,53,141
3. Satya Pal ‘Comedypoker’ Verma – ₹1,87,247
4. Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar – ₹1,38,506
5. goajaanahai – ₹1,02,453
6. Raven0128 – ₹75,784

Nandan ‘LotJ24’ Pugalia (Won ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Friday Bounty for ₹86,281), Aditya ‘jumbo52’ Parashar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘mellowman’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹25,913 ), ‘OBJECTIVIST_LEO’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹14,691), and ‘9E9F5F2F4F’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹14,771) won the other Friday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Highroller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 89

Re-entries – 43

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 15

Friday night was ablaze with action, and the epicenter was Pocket52’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Pocket Highroller. This tournament consistently attracts the best, the brightest, and the hungriest players in the game. But what unfolded was a masterclass in perseverance and skill that no one saw coming.

Rising above the fray was PokerBaazi team pro, Young Gun Laksh ‘BoomTilt23’ Pal Singh. Singh, a name synonymous with consistency and an unyielding drive to win, achieved something special. He seized his first title of 2025 and, in a moment of sweet irony, his inaugural victory on Pocket52. This win was more than just another notch on the belt; it was a declaration of intent from a man on a mission.

2024 was a banner year for Singh, marked by 10 title triumphs, deep runs that kept opponents sweating, and final tables that showcased his skills. He capped off the year with a victory in PokerBaazi’s WPT#52 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo and strong showings in four other WPT events. He even made a final table appearance in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks. But this victory in the Pocket Highroller felt different. It was a resounding opening statement for the New Year, especially in a tournament where he’d tasted the bitterness of a near-miss with a fourth-place finish last December.

Facing a competitive field of 88 players (132 total entries) in the 8 PM flagship, Singh showcased a blend of tactical precision and fearless aggression. Singh entered the fray with the calm of a seasoned warrior. Three bullets were fired, each one a calculated risk in the pursuit of victory. When the dust settled, Singh stood tall, the champion, with a site-best payout of ₹4.02 Lakhs added to his name. This win quadrupled his previous best on Pocket52!

Laksh Pal Singh’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.07 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.89 Crores

Close behind Singh’s thunderous victory was Jaipur’s poker dynamo, Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat. Fresh off consecutive wins in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525 and PokerBaazi’s Blockbuster, along with a final table finish in the Daily Last Chance, Sattawat carried his momentum into the Pocket Highroller. He came within a hair’s breadth of his second title of the year and his third on Pocket52. The heads-up battle was a spectacle, but Sattawat ultimately took the runner-up spot, earning a hefty ₹2.82 Lakhs—his biggest payout on the platform to date.

Sattawat didn’t stop there. Continuing his Friday grind, he made deep runs in two PokerBaazi tournaments, pushing his total winnings for the night to a commendable ₹3.25 Lakhs.

> 2nd Pocket52’s Pocket Highroller for ₹2,81,550

> 15th PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹37,203

> 78th PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹6,444

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.31 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Finished #11 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Pocket Highroller’s final table was a constellation of poker stars. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani, fresh off a podium finish in Thursday’s The Mint, secured a solid third place for ₹1.81 Lakhs. Lavesh ‘lavesh7’ Meena, who had just finished second in the previous night’s Thusday Mini Highroller on Junglee Poker, continued his hot streak with a fifth-place finish worth ₹1.01 Lakhs.

The ₹11,000 buy-in Pocket Highroller came close to its ₹15 Lakhs guarantee, falling just ₹2.37 Lakhs shy. However, it turned out to be a rewarding night for the 15 players who made it to the money. The minimum cash of ₹24,000 offered a substantial return on investment, making the tournament worthwhile for all ITM finishers. With heart-stopping action and tempting prize pools like these, Pocket52 continues to solidify its place as a premier destination for competitive tournament players.

Final Table Results

1. Laksh ‘BoomTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹4,02,000
2. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹2,81,550
3. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹1,81,050
4. Bikerrain_gmtu7 – ₹1,34,100
5. Lavesh ‘lavesh7’ Meena – ₹1,00,500
6. clearweek_gkuds – ₹80,400

Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull1’ Gupta (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.18 Lakhs) and Mayank ‘muckforvalue’ Maruka (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹40,200) Friday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Bhushan ‘funchampion’ Sohani (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹66,600), ‘pandeyravi89’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹44,400), ‘9Y6Y4Y7Y1Z’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), ‘garibaadmi’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹11,100) won the Friday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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