Daily Majors: Rubin Labroo, Pradip Ghosh, Paawan Bansal & Anmol Mehta Lead the Charge on Thursday

While the excitement of live poker tournaments like Poker Dream 12 Jeju, APT Taipei, and the Manila Megastack 19 is drawing players around the globe, the online action is still where it’s at for many of the circuit’s regulars back home. Thursday was no exception, with PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebrations setting the online felts ablaze. The Summit, the day’s main attraction with a whopping ₹50 Lakhs guarantee, attracted the country’s top poker talent. Natural8 India’s WSOP Online Series, which has already seen some life-changing wins, is in its final days, keeping everyone on edge to see if India will snag another bracelet. And, of course, Adda52 and Junglee Poker hosted their own thrilling tournaments, ensuring a day packed with high-stakes action where the pros stole the show!

The poker community is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming ₹25 Crores GTD G.O.A.T., India’s largest-ever poker tournament, set to kick off on October 1. With a mind-blowing ₹5 Crores reserved for the champion, this tournament could completely shake up the Player of the Year race.

Amidst all this excitement, Rubin Labroo reigned supreme on Thursday! This poker powerhouse snagged his sixth victory in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, taking home ₹4.98 Lakhs after an unusual five-way deal. This win broke Labroo’s seven-week title drought, and with total winnings of ₹5.21 Lakhs across three deep runs, he claimed the top spot for the day. Poker veteran Paawan Bansal, fresh off his trip to EPT Barcelona, finished in second place, earning a hefty ₹4.35 Lakhs from the deal. The former Masters#38 Big Value champion ‘Chizzale‘ (3rd for ₹4.30 Lakhs), Young Gun Anmol Mehta (4th for ₹4.18 Lakhs), and poker veteran Shravan Chhabria (5th for ₹3.91 Lakhs) also enjoyed a generous slice of the prize pool from the deal.

‘SPRINT King’ Pradip Ghosh had another stellar Thursday. Building on his final table finish in Maverick the night before, he continued his hot streak by taking down Adda52’s Godfather for the second time, bagging ₹4.70 Lakhs. His impressive form extended to four other tournaments, amassing ₹5.21 Lakhs in total earnings for Thursday, making him the day’s second-biggest winner. Monday’s MMA Daily champion, Nabeel, claimed the runner-up spot in the Godfather, earning a career-best ₹3.44 Lakhs – representing almost a fifth of his total winnings on the platform.

The mysterious ‘Tiltinn,’ a relative newcomer to PokerBaazi with only four months of MTT experience, made a splash by shipping the WTF, grabbing a personal-best ₹3.69 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. The runner-up, ‘Suterisateri,’ also had a reason to celebrate, pocketing ₹2.91 Lakhs from the deal – their second-best score on PokerBaazi.

Anurag Srivastava made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, stylishly taking down PokerBaazi’s Daily Super Value for ₹2.25 Lakhs. His hot streak continued throughout the night with four more cashes, pushing his total earnings for Thursday to ₹2.90 Lakhs. Meanwhile, after a strong fourth-place finish in Wednesday’s Daily Super Value, PokerBaazi veteran ‘pokerbaaaz‘ came tantalizingly close to clinching the title last night but finished in second place, banking ₹1.50 Lakhs.

Other notable winners on PokerBaazi included ‘High Roller Specialist’ Karan Sitlani (Won Summit Lite for ₹1.94 Lakhs), ‘Blaque’ (Won Daily Last Chance for ₹1.62 Lakhs), and ‘siddhu101206’ (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹60,970).

Over on Natural8 India, Avneesh Munjal made some serious noise. Riding high from his success in last week’s WSOP Online Event #25: Superstack Turbo Bounty NLH 525 and PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite, he finished 32nd in the Bounty Hunters HR Deepstack 525, adding ₹2.09 Lakhs to his total of over ₹2.65 Lakhs across two deep runs.

On Junglee Poker, ‘Pokerface7‘ pulled off a stunning upset in the Thursday PLO-4 Mini Highroller, snatching the title for ₹2.31 Lakhs (₹1.27 Lakhs in bounties).

Back on Natural8 India, Siddharth Pandey followed up his strong final table performance in Tuesday’s Forty Stack Bounty 44 with a sixth-place finish in the Bounty Warm-Up 10.80, earning ₹1.55 Lakhs, and bringing his total earnings from two deep runs to ₹1.71 Lakhs.

Thursday also saw impressive victories from Ankit Wadhawan, Mohak Kapoor, Ganesh Durgade, Kamlesh Raul, Kamal Joshi, Devinder Bahia, and Nishant Pandey.

Here are the Thursday highlights.

PokerBaazi

The Summit – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹10,000

Entries – 309

Re-entries – 238

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 89

PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebrations are all the rage, and the action is hotter than ever! Wednesday night saw the return of a true poker powerhouse, Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo. This guy’s got a resume that speaks for itself, with victories in the PPL Main Event, IPC Main Event, and Millionaire VIII. After a seven-week break from the winner’s circle, Labroo stormed back in style, taking down the prestigious ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Summit – the biggest guaranteed Thursday tournament on PokerBaazi!

This wasn’t an easy win. In the 8 PM showstopper, Labroo faced off against a field of 309 top-tier players (547 total entries) in an epic seven-hour and 24-minute showdown. But he brought his A-game, navigating the competition with skill and determination. Ultimately, he clinched The Summit title for a remarkable sixth time in his career, raking in a handsome ₹4.98 Lakhs after a five-way deal.

Labroo’s Thursday was a masterclass in poker, as he racked up over ₹5.21 lakhs across three deep runs, making him the undisputed champion of the day!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹4,98,264* (five-way deal)

> 42nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹14,761

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,403

While Labroo’s victory stole the headlines, The Summit final table was packed with talent and intriguing stories. Fresh off his EPT Barcelona trip, veteran pro Paawan ‘ukissmyace’ Bansal proved he’s no slouch online despite his limited virtual gameplay. He navigated the challenging field with precision, settling for second place and a ₹4.35 Lakhs payday from the deal.

Paawan Bansal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹48.33 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The former Masters#38 Big Value champion ‘Chizzale’ also made their mark in The Summit, placing third for ₹4.30 Lakhs from the deal. This impressive score adds to their growing list of accomplishments and marks their second-best score on the platform.

Chizzale’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹76.03 Lakhs| Site Profits: ₹21.81 Lakhs

Young Gun Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta didn’t let his recent trip to the USOP Hai Phong slow him down. He jumped right back into the online action and snagged a fourth-place finish at The Summit, earning ₹4.18 Lakhs from the same deal. Mehta also went deep in two more PokerBaazi flagships, boosting his total winnings for the day to over ₹4.30 Lakhs!

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹4,18,496* (five-way deal)

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹8,000

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Super Value for ₹3,750

Poker veteran Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria, who last won the IPM#115 Big Bounty (KO), proved his consistency with a fifth-place finish in The Summit. The ₹3.91 Lakhs he earned from the deal pushed him past the remarkable ₹8 Crores mark in tracked online winnings.

Shravan Chhabria’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.04 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.77 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The Summit’s final table also included upcoming stars like last night’s WTF finalist Manoj ‘Karwasra33’ Kumar (6th for ₹2 Lakhs) and Monday’s Daily Super Value champion Tushar ‘Tp212121’ Pancal (7th for ₹1.58 Lakhs)!

Even though the ₹10,000 buy-in The Summit fell ₹2.43 Lakhs short of its ambitious guarantee, it was still a high-stakes battle that attracted the best in the business. With a ₹50 Lakhs prize pool on the line, the stakes were high, and the action was intense. The top 89 players who made it to the money were rewarded handsomely, with even the min-cash worth a respectable ₹20,000 – double the initial buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo – ₹4,98,264*
2. Paawan ‘ukissmyace’ Bansal – ₹4,34,626*
3. Chizzale – ₹4,29,759*
4. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹4,18,496*
5. Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria – ₹3,90,856*
6. Manoj ‘Karwasra33’ Kumar – ₹2,00,000
7. Tushar ‘Tp212121’ Pancal – ₹1,57,500

*denotes a five-way deal

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 462

Re-entries – 453

Prize Pool – ₹26,26,050

Places Paid – 130

PokerBaazi just got a new star in the making! The enigmatic ‘Tiltinn,‘ a fresh face with only four months of active MTT play on the platform, crashed the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF last night and walked away with all the chips.

‘Tiltinn’ didn’t just show up; they dominated. The 7:30 PM flagship event had a whopping 915 contenders (462 unique) vying for the title, but this newcomer fearlessly navigated the shark-infested waters. After an epic seven-hour and 22-minute showdown, they sealed a spectacular win, proving that sometimes, beginner’s luck is more than just a myth. They walked away with a massive ₹3.69 Lakhs after a heads-up deal – a personal best that’s sure to be the first of many!

Tiltinn’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.59 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.06 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The plot thickened even further as ‘Suterisateri,‘ who had been hunting for a win since they started playing on the platform in June, nearly had their breakthrough moment. In a gripping WTF finale, they delivered a fierce performance but just missed the crown, finishing as the runner-up. However, their perseverance with two bullets paid off with a hefty ₹2.91 Lakhs from the deal – their second-best score on PokerBaazi.

Suterisateri’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.72 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.36 Lakhs

The WTF final table was packed with serious talent, featuring notable names like POY contender Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (3rd for ₹1.94 Lakhs), Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh (4th for ₹1.50 Lakhs), Himanshu ‘pokerbrat7’ Arora (5th for ₹1,17,910), Anmol ‘airball’ Narang (6th for ₹91,387), Harsh ‘harshsrt’ Sehrawat (7th for ₹68,277) and last night’s The Summit finalist Manoj ‘Karwasra33’ Kumar (8th for ₹48,845).

With its ₹3,300 buy-in, the WTF was a roaring success. It generated a tempting ₹26.26 Lakhs prize pool, crushing the advertised guarantee. The top 130 finishers all got a taste of the action, each walking away with at least ₹6,565—almost double the initial buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. Tiltinn – ₹3,68,520*
2. Suterisateri – ₹2,90,881*
3. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹1,94,328
4. Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹1,49,685
5. Himanshu ‘pokerbrat7’ Arora – ₹1,17,910
6. Anmol ‘airball’ Narang – ₹91,387
7. Harsh ‘harshsrt’ Sehrawat – ₹68,277
8. Manoj ‘Karwasra33’ Kumar – ₹48,845

*denotes a heads-up deal

Daily Super Value – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 448

Re-entries – 323

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 122

Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava, a name synonymous with consistency and results on the poker tables, had been itching for a major win ever since his Adda52’s Sunday Showdown takedown in August. He came close in the WTF on September 11, but it just wasn’t his night. Last night, the poker gods finally smiled on Srivastava, who conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Daily Super Value, adding another impressive achievement to his poker resume!

Srivastava entered the 9 PM flagship like a man on a mission. He fired not one, not two, but three bullets and got ‘third time lucky.’ He battled through a massive field of 771 entries (448 unique) for over seven hours, finally claiming his maiden Daily Super Value title and a sweet ₹2.25 Lakhs top prize! This wasn’t just any win; it was the highlight of Srivastava’s Thursday grind, where he raked in a total of ₹2.90 Lakhs from five cash finishes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Super Value for ₹2,25,000

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹37,500

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹12,840

> 12th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹8,869

> 14th in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹5,445

Anurag Srivastava’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.48 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹32.65 Lakhs

The Daily Super Value also saw another exciting story unfold. PokerBaazi veteran ‘pokerbaaaz’ was chasing their second title of the month, having already won the 1000X#35 Super Saturday on September 7. After a strong fourth-place finish in Wednesday’s Daily Super Value, ‘pokerbaaaz’ came incredibly close to taking down the event last night but fell just short, finishing in second place for ₹1.50 Lakhs. Still, that’s their third-best score on PokerBaazi, and it almost wiped out all their previous losses in one go!

pokerbaaaz’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹19.81 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Daily Super Value final table was an all-out battlefield, featuring notables such as Sunday’s The MoneyMaker 85.0 finalist Puneet ‘HEROCALLSBRO’ Sachan (3rd for ₹1.13 Lakhs), Weknow ‘vinovilla’ Gamble (4th for ₹86,250), satellite qualifier Himanshu ‘himanshu.zak’ Singh (6th for ₹57,450), Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz (7th for ₹45,000) and last night’s Summit Lite champion ‘High Roller Specialist’ Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani (8th for ₹32,850).

The ₹2,000 buy-in Daily Super Value was already a hot ticket, but a ₹1.58 Lakhs overlay made it even more attractive. The top 122 finishers got a piece of the ₹15 Lakhs prize pool, with even the min-cash being a respectable ₹3,750. It was a mid-week poker party, and PokerBaazi definitely delivered the goods!

Final Table Results

1. Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹2,25,000
2. pokerbaaaz – ₹1,50,000
3. Puneet ‘HEROCALLSBRO’ Sachan – ₹1,12,500
4. Weknow ‘vinovilla’ Gamble – ₹86,250
5. googz – ₹70,350
6. Himanshu ‘himanshu.zak’ Singh – ₹57,450
7. Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz – ₹45,000
8. Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹32,850

Summit Lite – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 205

Re-entries – 180

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 51

‘High Roller Specialist’ Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani is riding a wave of success this September, and he’s not slowing down! This poker pro has been on fire, starting with his fantastic win in Adda52’s The Mint on September 10. He followed that up with a series of final table finishes in major events, like Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter and Adda52 Millions on September 15 and PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite on September 16.

Building on his success from the previous night’s The Pride Lite final table finish, Sitlani notched another victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Summit Lite. This 7:30 PM flagship event saw Sitlani strategically navigate a challenging field of 205 players (385 total entries) with two bullets. After a thrilling over six-hour battle, Sitlani emerged as the champion, claiming his first-ever Summit Lite title and a satisfying ₹1.94 Lakhs payday.

But Sitlani’s scoring spree didn’t stop there. Just hours later, he made another deep run in the Daily Super Value, finishing eighth for ₹32,850. This boosted his total Thursday winnings to a cool ₹2.27 Lakhs, marking another profitable night for this Mumbai-based pro.

Karan Sitlani’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and POcket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.86 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹68.81 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.58 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹31.22 Lakhs

Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia was another online stalwart making moves last night, chasing his first win of September. Pugalia delivered a masterclass, racking up five deep runs that translated to ₹2.06 Lakhs in total winnings. His standout achievements included a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹1.38 Lakhs and another podium finish in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder, where he bagged ₹34,235 (₹1,172 in bounties).

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹1,37,760

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹34,235* (₹1,172 in bounties)

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹20,000

> 79th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,403

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,000

Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.96 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹84.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.38 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹32.21 Lakhs

The Summit Lite final table was a gathering of poker royalty featuring some of the biggest names in the game, including Sunday’s MMA Highroller runner-up Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra (3rd for ₹1.10 Lakhs), last week’s The Summit runner-up Dinesh ‘Daddu26’ Singh (4th for ₹84,000), recent (6-Max) BSS SPRINT finalist Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala (5th for ₹58,800), and Tuesday’s The Mint runner-up Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani (6th for ₹45,600).

With its ₹3,000 buy-in and a ₹12 Lakhs prize pool guarantee, Summit Lite was already a thrilling event, but a juicy ₹1.96 Lakhs in overlays amped up the excitement even further. The top 51 places got a piece of the pie, each earning at least ₹7,200, ensuring a profitable night for a good chunk of the field.

Final Table Results

1. Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹1,94,400
2. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹1,37,760
3. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹1,10,400
4. Dinesh ‘Daddu26’ Singh – ₹84,000
5. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – ₹58,800
6. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – ₹45,600
7. harsh1327 – ₹38,640
8. aces55 – ₹31,800

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 244

Re-entries – 150

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 51

The late-night action on PokerBaazi has been sizzling with the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance. This 10:30 PM flagship event saw 244 players (394 total entries) burning the midnight oil, aiming to turn a ₹2,500 buy-in into a massive six-figure win. After a quick but intense 5.5 hours, ‘Blaque’ emerged triumphant, breaking a 1.5-month title drought and walking away with a sweet payday.

‘Blaque’, a relative newcomer on PokerBaazi, has been making waves in just four months on the platform. With impressive results like a runner-up finish in the Blockbuster, a podium finish in Blockbuster Lite, and a final table appearance in the (6-Max) SPRINT this past weekend, they’ve been a player to watch. Last night, they fired three bullets in the 10:30 PM flagship and snagged their fifth title on PokerBaazi with style, earning a cool ₹1.62 Lakhs—their second-best score on the platform. A deep run in the Evening SPRINT earlier in the night bumped their total Thursday earnings to ₹1.64 Lakhs!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,62,000

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s Evening SPRINT for ₹2,201

Blaque’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹15.82 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.52 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

Janish ‘janish1998’ Jain, a true grinder with seven title wins in August, kept his winning streak alive in September with a strong showing in the Daily Last Chance. Hot off a win in Adda52’s Voyager on Tuesday, Jain came tantalizingly close to matching last month`s record with a seventh title, finishing second in the Daily Last Chance for ₹1.15 Lakhs after firing the same three bullets as ‘Blaque.’ Although he narrowly missed the top spot, Jain had a profitable Thursday with three deep runs, raking in almost ₹1.28 Lakhs for the night.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,14,800

> 19th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹6,291

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹5,500

> 43rd in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹1,271

Janish Jain’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹46.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹61.97 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹25.12 Lakhs

The final table of the Daily Last Chance was packed with familiar faces like Rohit ‘Maxi27’ Makhija (4th for ₹70,000), yesterday’s Evening SPRINT champ Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi (5th for ₹49,000), recent Adda52 Sunday Head Hunter finalist Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha (6th for ₹38,000), and Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar (7th for ₹32,200).

Although the ₹2,500 buy-in Daily Last Chance fell ₹1.43 Lakhs short of its advertised guarantee, it offered incredible value for the top 51 players who landed in the money. Even those who just managed to cash out walked away with ₹6,000, more than doubling their initial buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. Blaque – ₹1,62,000
2. Janish ‘janish1998’ Jain – ₹1,14,800
3. phoenix7a – ₹92,000
4. Rohit ‘Maxi27’ Makhija – ₹70,000
5. Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi – ₹49,000
6. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹38,000
7. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – ₹32,200
8. Jaind – ₹26,500

‘siddhu101206’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹60,970), Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹28,600), Kamlesh ‘malvette’ Raul (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), ‘EmotionalDunks1’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,030), Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹16,510), and ‘ajay147’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹11,660) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Thursday PLO-4 Mini Highroller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,900

Total Entries – 148

Ranked Prize Pool – 5,56,000

Bounty Prize Pool – 4,44,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 14

‘Pokerface7,‘ a name you might not have heard before, pulled off a surprise victory in Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Thursday PLO 4 MiniHighroller last night. This player, relatively unknown on the platform, outplayed seasoned regulars to claim a stunning win and make a serious mark.

The road to victory was no walk in the park. ‘Pokerface7’ faced a fierce field of 148 competitors in a gripping seven-hour marathon. This 8 PM PLO 4 flagship event was a true test of skill and stamina, but ‘pokerface7’ rose to the occasion. They had to re-enter the fray a third time after busting twice early on, but they didn’t just survive; they thrived. They turned into a bounty-hunting machine, raking in a massive ₹2.31 Lakhs, with ₹1.27 Lakhs of that coming from bounties alone!

The competition was fierce. ‘gagangaming’ put up a valiant fight, but they had to settle for second place in the end. Still, they walked away with a respectable ₹1.10 Lakhs, including ₹5,812 in bounties, from their two entries – not a bad night’s work by any means.

Ranjit ‘Bedevilforyou’ Negi, who won the Wednesday Superstack on Junglee Poker two weeks ago, came into the Thursday PLO 4 MiniHighroller with momentum on his side. He came close to repeating his success, finishing in third place with ₹1.29 Lakhs (₹57,843 in bounties). But Negi wasn’t done yet; he made another final table appearance in Adda52’s Godfather, taking seventh place for ₹72,877. All in all, he pocketed a total of ₹2.02 Lakhs on Thursday night – an impressive showing, to say the least.

The ₹6,900 buy-in Thursday PLO-4 Highroller was already an enticing event, but a substantial overlay shortfall of ₹1.12 Lakhs turned it into an absolute bonanza for the players. The top 14 finishers got a share of the prize pool, while others cashed in on those juicy bounties, making it a night to remember for many at the Junglee Poker tables!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. pokerface7 – ₹2,30,833
2. gagangaming – ₹1,09,839
3. Ranjit ‘Bedevilforyou’ Negi – ₹1,28,955
4. truckerone – ₹56,933
5. badonk – ₹53,326
6. ATTA5437 – ₹40,068

Thursday Thunder – ₹6 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 242

Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,02,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,02,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹6,05,000

Places Paid – 27

Junglee Poker was the place to be last night, as 242 players went head-to-head in the thrilling ₹6 Lakhs GTD Thursday Thunder. This 9:30 PM marquee event turned into an epic showdown, lasting over seven hours as everyone battled for the top spot. When the dust settled, site regular ‘nolimit11’ emerged as the champion, proving their poker prowess against a field of fierce competitors.

Fresh off a close second-place finish in the Monday Monster, ‘nolimit11’ came into the Thursday Thunder hungry for a win. With a mix of skill, strategy, and a little bit of luck, they fired two bullets and expertly navigated the tournament, claiming the grand prize of ₹1.27 Lakhs, including ₹81,396 in bounties. And as if that wasn’t enough, ‘nolimit11’ also made a deep run in the Thursday Sunsetter, boosting their total earnings for the night to a sweet ₹1.30 Lakhs.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹1,26,740* (₹81,396 in bounties)

> 15th in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Sunsetter for ₹3,090* (₹2,219 in bounties)

Meanwhile, fan-favourite streamer Shobhit ‘krungthep’ Bhargava kept his audience captivated as he live-streamed his exciting journey in the Thursday Thunder on his YouTube channel ‘569poker.’ He came tantalizingly close to victory but ultimately finished in second place, still earning a solid ₹75,403 (₹30,391 in bounties). If you missed the action, be sure to check out the replay below.

Shobhit Bhargava’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹31.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.30 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹22,860

Kolkata’s Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia, a stock trader by day and poker shark by night, also had a night to brag about. Riding the momentum from a runner-up finish in the Friday Supernova and a podium finish in Adda52’s Friday Bounty last week, Pugalia landed third in the Thursday Thunder, earning ₹34,235 (₹1,172 in bounties) after making two entries. He kept the momentum going with four more deep runs, including a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite, bringing his total winnings for the night to an impressive ₹2.06 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹1,37,760

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹34,235* (₹1,172 in bounties)

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹20,000

> 79th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,403

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,000

Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.96 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹84.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.38 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹32.21 Lakhs

Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi, still buzzing from his fifth-place finish in the Friday Supernova two weeks ago, also made his mark on the Thursday Thunder final table. Although he finished fifth again, he still took home a respectable ₹33,286 (₹14,531 in bounties) for his efforts.

The ₹2,875 buy-in Thursday Thunder was a success, exceeding its advertised guarantee by ₹5,000! With the top 27 players getting a cut of the prize pool, it was a night of big wins and even bigger excitement for the Junglee Poker community.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. nolimit11 – ₹1,26,740
2. Shobhit ‘krungthep’ Bhargava – ₹75,403
3. Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia – ₹34,235
4. robotiam1202 – ₹30,520
5. Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi – ₹33,286
6. vishwasdubey43 – ₹28,569
7. roshan – ₹21,586
8. babu69 – ₹29,149

‘robot3333’ won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Thursday Sunsetter for ₹20,440.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 258

Re-entries – 246

Rebuy – 18

Prize Pool – ₹26,10,000

Places Paid – 71

Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, the one and only ‘SPRINT King,’ got back on the saddle and galloped to another big win last night. Coming off a final table finish in Adda52`s Maverick the night before, Ghosh stormed into the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather and emphatically claimed his third flagship victory this month. This triumph not only marked a remarkable 15th title win for the Durgarpur-based poker pro, but it’s also his second time conquering this prestigious Thursday headliner after a previous win in June 2022. Ghosh is clearly a force to be reckoned with in the MTT circuit.

Ghosh’s journey to victory was an epic saga. He battled it out for almost nine gruelling hours against a field packed with 258 seasoned pros (522 total entries). But Ghosh, with his trademark resilience and strategic brilliance, navigated the tough competition to come out on top, pocketing a whopping ₹4.70 Lakhs.

September has been a month to remember for Ghosh. While his campaign with the Gujarat Falcons in the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 might not have gone as planned, his online performance has more than made up for it. He kicked off the month in style, winning the 1000X#24 and 1000X#23 (6-Max) on the same day. He followed that up with near-misses in PokerBaazi’s 1000X33 (5-Max) and Adda52’s Maverick, alongside five final table finishes. His red-hot form has propelled him into the top 15 of the annual TLB standings and has him knocking on the door of the exclusive ₹2 Crores club in annual winnings, a feat few have achieved.

Last night’s victory was just the highlight of Ghosh’s remarkable Thursday grind. His unstoppable momentum carried him through four more deep runs, boosting his total Thursday earnings to a grand ₹5.21 Lakhs – finishing just behind Rubin Labroo as the day`s second-biggest winner!

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,69,872

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹26,500

> 57th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹11,292

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹7,200

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,000

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.41 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.53 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.99 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹64.47 Lakhs

Adda52 loyalist Nabeel ‘7Z3Z8Z6A3A’ also had a night to remember. Fresh off a win in Monday’s MMA Daily and with three final table finishes since then, Nabeel was hungry for the Godfather title. While he ultimately fell short, his runner-up finish earned him a career-best ₹3.44 Lakhs – representing almost a fifth of his total winnings on the platform.

Nabeel’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹19.07 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹14.95 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #9

Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma, another Adda52 stalwart, also had a profitable Thursday night. He made two impressive final table finishes, adding ₹1.89 Lakhs to his bankroll. His fourth-place finish in the Godfather for ₹1.85 Lakhs and a deep run in the Nighttide DST Adda (8th for ₹4,219) made for a very successful evening.

Satya Pal Verma’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹19.07 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹14.95 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹47.30 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹30.02 Lakhs

The Godfather final table was a star-studded affair, featuring players like Habil ‘MuckTheSystem’ Jiruwala (6th for ₹99,424), Ranjeet ‘rj147’ Negi (who also came third in Junglee Poker’s Thursday PLO 4 Mini Highroller) (7th for ₹72,877), and Aniket ‘anteman’ Waghmare (8th for ₹53,419), all of whom put up a strong fight.

The ₹5,750 buy-in Godfather comfortably exceeded its advertised ₹25 Lakhs guarantee, clocking in ₹26.10 Lakhs in the prize pool. This meant a rewarding experience for the top 71 finishers, all of whom walked away with at least ₹12,406 – a sweet profit even for those who just scraped into the money.

Final Table Results

1. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹4,69,872
2. Nabeel ‘7Z3Z8Z6A3A’ – ₹3,44,415
3. DeveshwarRaj – ₹2,52,455
4. Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma – ₹1,85,049
5. Rocko31 – ₹1,35,640
6. Habil ‘MuckTheSystem’ Jiruwala – ₹99,424
7. Ranjeet ‘rj147’ Negi – ₹72,877
8. Aniket ‘anteman’ Waghmare – ₹53,419

Monster Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 106

Re-entries – 68

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 16

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan is lighting up the online poker scene! This Chandigarh-based pro has been on an absolute heater ever since he got back to the virtual tables after a busy summer at the 2024 WSOP in Las Vegas. His incredible run throughout August, which included back-to-back wins in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Supreme and PokerBaazi’s IPM#158 Afterparty, was just a taste of what was to come. Wadhawan kicked off September with a bang by winning The Pride and, as of last night, has added two more titles to his growing list of achievements.

Wadhawan’s unstoppable grind this week started with him taking down PokerBaazi Daily Super Value on Wednesday. But he wasn’t satisfied with just one victory. He returned to the action on Thursday night and dominated Adda52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo, battling through a tough field of 174 entries (106 unique). After an intense, fast-paced 4.5-hour showdown in this 10 PM marquee event, Wadhawan clinched his first-ever Monster Turbo win and a well-deserved ₹1.01 Lakhs top prize. The Lucknow Kings‘ PSL pro continues to prove why he’s one of the most formidable players in the country!

Adding to his spectacular night, Wadhawan’s deep runs across three other events brought his total Thursday earnings to over ₹1.44 Lakhs!

> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹1,01,005

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹20,000

> 30th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹14,761

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,403

Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.26 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.17 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.46 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹22.81 Lakhs

Ashish ‘ashish8888’ Dhaka, a loyal Adda52 player since June 2018, came heartbreakingly close to capturing his first-ever online title in the Monster Turbo. After a series of near-misses this week, including a podium finish in the Sunday Showdown, a runner-up finish in Iron Man, and another deep run in Tuesday’s Voyager, Dhaka was once again denied the top spot, finishing second to Wadhawan. Despite the close call, he still earned a respectable ₹76,138, though the elusive title remains just out of reach.

Ashish Dhaka’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.33 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.27 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹4.68 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹4.33 Lakhs

The MonsterTurbo final table was a who’s who of the mid-stake tournament scene. Nicku ‘nick001’ Nitish (4th for ₹43,264), Tuesday’s Daily Last Chance fourth-place finisher Amit ‘ragingbull’ Kaushik (6th for ₹24,584), Wednesday’s Maverick finalist Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan (7th for ₹18,532) and Ramakrishna ‘KAdiamonds’ Sagi (8th for ₹13,969) were all in the mix, making for a thrilling finale.

With a buy-in of ₹2,875, Monster Turbo was a non-stop action-packed event. Though it fell short of its ₹5 Lakhs guarantee by ₹65,000, the top 26 players still walked away with a decent payday, each pocketing at least ₹6,291.

Final Table Results

1. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹1,01,005
2. Ashish ‘ashish8888’ Dhaka – ₹76,138
3. LTP – ₹57,394
4. Nicku ‘nick001’ Nitish – ₹43,264
5. harsh1327 – ₹32,613
6. Amit ‘ragingbull’ Kaushik – ₹24,584
7. Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan – ₹18,532
8. Ramakrishna ‘KAdiamonds’ Sagi – ₹13,969

₹50 Lakhs GTD Big Whale – Day 1A

Day 1A > Entities – 155 | Re-entries – 112 | Survivors – 27 | Chip Leader – Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall (346,188)

‘gaurav2003’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹37,568), Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹34,671), ‘playhereforsure13’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹27,391), ‘detonator69’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹16,656), ‘kart1288’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹12,317), Nishant ‘stockfull’ Pandey (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,573), and ‘GABBARISBACK14’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹10,439) won the other Thursday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘KAJUMIXTURE’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets for ₹85,276), ‘Doctor_Doom’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) and ‘Rokingstar’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871) won the Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘tulsidas’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹34,605), ‘GminecRaFtAmeR ‘ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), ‘mamba21′ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Bullet for ₹20,297), ‘rajesh349’ (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹17,760), and Devinder ‘Greko’ Bahia (Won ₹60K GTD Equaliser for ₹11,840) won the Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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