Daily Majors: Satyam Verma, Bharat Vasan, Neel Joshi & Dhinesh Kumar Led the Charge on Thursday With Impressive Wins

Thursday’s online poker scene was a hive of activity, mirroring the dynamic gameplay of Wednesday. Natural8 India and PokerBaazi spearheaded the action with an extensive array of tournaments, elevating the day’s competitive spirit. The day was further energized by PokerStars India’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Winter Series 6.0 and MPL Poker’s ₹6 Crores GTD India Poker Festival, raising the stakes significantly.

Countless players battled across platforms for glory and hefty payouts. But amidst the established names and familiar faces, rising stars emerged, and comeback kings reclaimed their thrones, making it a day full of captivating storylines.

Satyam Verma, a force to reckon with in recent MTTs across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and PokerStars India, continued his exceptional form. He established himself as the day’s undisputed champ, racking up a staggering ₹9.79 Lakhs from deep runs. Verma’s most significant score was on Natural8 India, where he earned a whopping ₹6.45 Lakhs for a 29th place finish in the 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]. He also came close to claiming The Summit title for a second time on PokerBaazi, bagging ₹2.55 Lakhs in second place.

Bharat Vasan made a significant mark by winning his first title of 2024 in Adda52’s Godfather, pocketing a grand ₹4.53 Lakhs. His performance included three additional deep runs, cumulatively earning him ₹5.31 Lakhs, propelling his online winnings beyond the extraordinary ₹6 Crore mark. Rajat Sharma, riding the momentum of his recent Sunday Showdown win, secured a robust runner-up finish for ₹3.32 Lakhs.

Young Gun Neel Joshi maintained his dominance in 2024, achieving his third flagship win on PokerBaazi early in the year. His remarkable victory in the Summit HighRoller fetched him a hefty ₹3.54 Lakhs, with total earnings of ₹4.76 Lakhs from four deep runs, pushing him to the #6 spot in the 2024 POY standings. ‘Sw1612‘ earned a personal-best ₹2.72 Lakhs for the second place.

Dhinesh Kumar, fresh from his win in The Pride last week, continued his success by winning the Winter Series – 37 – Colosseum on PokerStars India, earning ₹3.08 Lakhs. His total earnings from three significant finishes summed up to ₹3.49 Lakhs. Aniket Waghmare closely followed, securing second place with a ₹2.30 Lakhs prize.

Other Winter Series winners included ‘Pokerqueen1390‘ (Won Winter Series-38 Uppercut Mini for ₹1.20 Lakhs), ‘GM2318’ (Won Winter Series-35 Polar Express for ₹33,359), ‘natan948’ (Won Winter Series-36 Alternate Blinds for ₹22,931), and ‘abhinav cm’ (Won Winter Series-29 Frostbite for ₹17,500).

M Jimmy shook off a four-month title drought in style by winning PokerBaazi’s The Summit, claiming his first title of 2024 and a career-best cash prize of ₹3.42 lakhs.

‘4cut Atmaram‘ achieved a notable milestone on Spartan Poker, winning the Ultron for a personal-best ₹3.15 Lakhs on just their 18th tournament appearance, thanks to a heads-up deal. Young Gun Devang Yadav, coming off his victory in The Pride, put up a strong performance and secured the runner-up spot with ₹3.14 Lakhs.

Srijan Batra clinched a thumping victory in MPL Poker’s IPF#10 Thursday Smash, securing the prestigious IPF Gold Dust Trophy and ₹3.07 Lakhs in prize money. ‘Harryisthehero‘ followed closely as runner-up, enhancing their bankroll with ₹1.99 Lakhs.

Other IPF winners included ‘incredible2190’ (Won IPF#11 Thursday Throwdown for ₹33,000), ‘9241435122’ (Won IPF#9 MPL Twilight for ₹20,400), and ‘quicksets479711’ (Won IPF#12 Monster Stack for ₹20,400).

Ashish Singh made a triumphant comeback in PokerBaazi’s WTF, breaking a three-month winless streak with a ₹3.02 Lakhs victory, his second-highest career score. The up-and-coming player ‘Clutchg0d‘ achieved a personal best with a second-place finish worth ₹2.69 Lakhs.

Other PokerBaazi marquees saw victories from ‘Jerome’ (Won Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹2.10 Lakhs), Chetraj Mishra (Won The Summit Lite for ₹1.66 Lakhs), Arjun Raghani (Won 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹1.10 Lakhs), Akhilesh Gautam (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹85,757), and Vaibhav Sharma (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹67,875).

In Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, ‘Everlitleo_f95ps‘ emerged victorious, claiming the top prize of ₹53,917. Meanwhile, ‘rajibg74‘ clinched the top spot in Junglee Poker’s Primetime Wish, earning ₹29,187.

The other standout winners of the day included Ankit Jajodia, Sankalp Marwah, Rohan Sahni, Vishwas Khanna, Varun Nagpal, Hobito Yepthomi, and Piyush Nanda.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Summit HighRoller – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹15,000

Entries – 105

Re-entries – 55

Prize Pool – ₹20,87,000

Places Paid – 29

Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi, among the top performers last week, continues his dominant run in 2024, picking up his third title of the year last night on PokerBaazi. After winning Endeavour HighRoller on January 2 and Daily Mini HighRoller on January 8, Joshi conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Summit HighRoller on Thursday, completing a hattrick of flagship wins on the platform early in the New Year.

The Thursday flagship event, which began at 8.30 PM, saw intense competition with 160 entries (105 unique) battling it out. Entering twice, Joshi’s strategic prowess shone through as he clinched the top spot after a gruelling 7-hour session, netting a lucrative ₹3.54 Lakhs prize. The user ‘sw1612’ secured a career-best ₹2.72 Lakhs as the runner-up.

Joshi’s cumulative earnings of ₹4.76 Lakhs from four deep runs positioned him as one of Thursday’s top earners, elevating him to #6 in the 2024 POY standings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹3,54,407

> 7th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹58,935

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹50,543

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹11,756

Neel Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.88 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 |Moves to #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Poker pro Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot, who finished fourth in the 2023 POY race, continued his dominant form into 2024. Last week’s The Weekly HighRoller champion, Munot, accumulated over ₹2.54 Lakhs from three deep runs, including two final table finishes.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹1,79,082

> 7th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹70,292

> 137th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,673

Ashish Munot’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.85 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1| Finished #4 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

After posting two final table finishes on Tuesday, Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni kept his sails high and accumulated ₹2.04 Lakhs from four deep runs, including two final table finishes.

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹1,34,416

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹36,124

> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹22,932

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹10,183

Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The final table of the Summit HighRoller was graced with a formidable lineup of experienced players. Ravindra ‘Arikeri’ Arikeri, a finalist in Wednesday’s Daily Mini HighRoller, clinched the third spot with a prize of ₹2.24 Lakhs. Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh also made his mark by finishing sixth and securing ₹1.01 Lakhs.

The Summit HighRoller, with its ₹15,000 buy-in, not only met but exceeded its advertised guarantee, generating a total prize pool of ₹20.87 Lakhs. The tournament rewarded the top 29 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹3,54,407
2. sw1612 – ₹2,72,171
3. Ravindra ‘Arikeri’ Arikeri – ₹2,24,165
4. Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot – ₹1,79,082
5. Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹1,34,416
6. Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,01,021

The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,630

Entries – 164

Re-entries – 129

Prize Pool – ₹21,98,000

Places Paid – 53

Last night on PokerBaazi, M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy shook off a four-month title drought in spectacular fashion, conquering the prestigious ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. After three attempts and seven gruelling hours, Jimmy conquered a field of 293 entries (164 unique), claiming his maiden title of 2024 and a career-best cash prize of ₹3.42 lakhs. This triumph marks a sweet redemption for Jimmy, who narrowly missed the top spot in Sunday’s BSS Super Value.

M Jimmy’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.20 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹11.41 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

But the night wasn’t just about Jimmy’s triumphant return. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma, a recent MTT beast on Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and PokerStars India, continued his rampage, amassing a staggering ₹9.79 Lakhs from at least four deep runs, including two final table appearances, making him the day’s undisputed top scorer.

The former PBC MoneyMaker champion, Verma’s biggest haul came on Natural8 India, where he pocketed a jaw-dropping ₹6.45 Lakhs for 29th place in the 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]. He then came agonizingly close to snatching The Summit title for the second time, settling for the runner-up spot and a hefty ₹2.55 Lakhs payday.

> 29th in Natural8 India’s 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty] for ₹6,45,138

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,55,350

> 6th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹72,156

> 112th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902

Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.06 Crores

The Summit final table proved to be a battleground of seasoned champions, featuring Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra (3rd for ₹2 Lakhs), Wednesday’s Pride HighRoller winner Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia (4th for ₹1.48 Lakhs), three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik (5th for ₹1.05 Lakhs), Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra (6th for ₹74,276), and Sunday’s BSS Kickoff finalist Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha (7th for ₹60,651).

With a ₹8,630 buy-in, The Summit shattered its advertised guarantee, attracting a massive turnout and generating a generous prize pool of ₹21.98 Lakhs. This enhanced prize kitty was shared among the top 53 finishers, rewarding their skill and perseverance in this signature Thursday event.

Final Table Results

1. M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy – ₹3,41,711
2. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹2,55,350
3. Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹1,99,753
4. Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹1,48,331
5. Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹1,04,821
6. Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra – ₹74,276
7. Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha – ₹60,651

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 535

Re-entries – 494

Prize Pool – ₹24,59,310

Places Paid – 193

The bustling poker scene on PokerBaazi witnessed a vibrant Thursday, highlighted by Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh‘s resounding victory in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF. This win marked a triumphant return to the winner’s circle for Singh, who last won the Big Bubble Rush on October 1.

Despite a three-month hiatus from the top spot, Singh’s poker prowess remained razor-sharp, evident in his impressive seven final table appearances during the interim period. His unwavering determination was on full display throughout the 7:30 PM flagship event last night, where he outlasted a mammoth field of 1,029 players (535 unique) after making two entries and battling it out for nearly eight thrilling hours. Singh’s strategic gameplay culminated in a monumental win of ₹3.02 Lakhs, marking his second-best career score.

Beyond his headline-grabbing WTF victory, Singh also made significant strides in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, amassing a handsome total of ₹3.23 Lakhs for the day!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,02,453

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹20,556

Ashish Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹57.52 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

While Singh basked in the glory of his victory, emerging player ‘Clutchg0d’ gave him a fierce run for his money in the WTF, narrowly missing out on a maiden title but securing a career-best score of ₹2.69 Lakhs for their valiant second-place finish.

Clutchg0d’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.55 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.52 Lakhs

Site-loyalist Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran, the four-time (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, also had a successful night, accumulating ₹2.11 Lakhs across three deep runs. His performance was highlighted by stellar runs to two final tables: a fourth-place finish in the WTF and a fifth-place finish in the Daily Mini HighRoller.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,24,441

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹68,986

> 30th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,020

Arjun Baskaran’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.21 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹11.26 Lakhs

Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan had a monumental Thursday, pocketing a staggering ₹5.31 Lakhs for the day! This impressive haul included his first Adda52’s Godfather title, a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF, and two other deep runs. But perhaps the most significant achievement was Vasan surpassing the ₹6 Crore mark in online tournament winnings!

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,53,203

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹50,910

> 50th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,720

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹11,760

Bharat Vasan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.63 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju, who finished as the runner-up in Sunday’s Mega Suits, also made an appearance at the WTF final table, securing a seventh-place finish and taking home ₹39,841.

With an entry fee of ₹2,750, the WTF surpassed its guarantee by ₹3.19 Lakhs, generating a total prize pool of ₹18.19 Lakhs shared among the top 155 finishers. This sizable prize pool and the sheer number of participants highlighted the immense popularity and competitiveness of PokerBaazi’s tournaments.

Final Table Results

1. Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹3,02,453
2. Clutchg0d – ₹2,69,336
3. PabloEco – ₹1,76,087
4. Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran – ₹1,24,441
5. roadkill – ₹85,830
6. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹50,908
7. Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju – ₹39,841
8. aaryaa77 – ₹31,479

Daily Mini HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,000

Entries – 134

Re-entries – 75

Prize Pool – ₹12,73,000

Places Paid – 44

PokerBaazi witnessed a flurry of thrilling victories on Thursday, with seasoned players and rising stars showcasing their skills across various tournaments.

Among the day’s champions was ‘Jerome,’ a PokerBaazi loyalist known for their Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo victory in August. ‘Jerome’s claim to fame was conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Mini HighRoller for their first title of 2024. After navigating a field of 209 entries (134 unique) and battling for over seven hours, ‘Jerome’ emerged victorious in the 9 PM event, claiming the coveted title and a hefty prize of ₹2.10 Lakhs. This stellar performance marked their fourth win on PokerBaazi and the player`s fourth-largest score on the platform. They also achieved a runner-up finish in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, pocketing ₹81,622 after a heads-up deal.

Jerome’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹32.94 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.59 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Poker pro Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh has been on a scoring streak since the beginning of 2024. Following his third-place finish in Tuesday’s Mega Stack, Singh nearly clinched his first title of the year in two major Thursday events. Despite entering PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller twice, he finished as the runner-up, earning ₹1.58 Lakhs. Additionally, his third-place finish in Adda52’s Godfather later in the night added ₹2.43 Lakhs to his total. Cumulatively, Singh amassed a staggering ₹4.39 Lakhs from six deep runs, surpassing the remarkable ₹13 Crores mark in tracked online winnings, making him only the 12th player on our tracked database to achieve this feat.

> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,43,499

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,57,701

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹15,176

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,723

> 155th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,673

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,052

Vivek Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.15 Crores

Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth, another consistent high-performer with five final table appearances in 2024, added his name to Thursday’s high achievers list. He raked in a striking ₹2.39 Lakhs from six deep runs, including an impressive four final table finishes.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,24,226

> 8th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹48,136

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹39,306

> 7th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini for ₹11,716

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹8,764

> 93rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,132

Raghav Ananth’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.15 Crores

Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar, coming off a win in Monday’s The Big Show and a standout performance on Natural8 India around New Year’s Eve, added ₹2.02 Lakhs to his earnings from four deep runs, including two final table appearances.

> 5th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,30,829

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹50,021

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹15,176

> 105th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902

Pratik Manjrekar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The final table of the Daily Mini HighRoller also featured prominent players like Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava, last week’s The Ballers runner-up, who finished fourth with ₹95,079, and Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran, securing the fifth spot with ₹68,986.

With a buy-in of ₹7,000 and a prize pool exceeding its advertised guarantee, the Daily Mini HighRoller provided a rewarding platform for players of all skill levels. The top 44 finishers walked away with significant payouts from the ₹12.73 Lakhs prize kitty, making Thursday night a resounding success for many.

Final Table Results

1. Jerome – ₹2,10,141
2. Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh – ₹1,57,701
3. Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹1,24,226
4. Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹95,079
5. Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran – ₹68,986
6. Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹50,021

The Summit Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,310

Entries – 168

Re-entries – 117

Prize Pool – ₹10,69,000

Places Paid – 53

Last night was a game-changer for Chetraj ‘Chetraj100’ Mishra, who finally broke through a frustrating title drought spanning over two weeks by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Summit Lite. The 7:30 PM marquee event proved to be a battle royale, with Mishra navigating a field of 285 entries (168 unique) after four entries and more than 5.5 hours of intense gameplay. His perseverance paid off handsomely as he emerged victorious, claiming a cool ₹1.66 Lakhs – a fitting reward for his tenacity.

Chetraj Mishra’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹98.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot, also on a mission to end a lengthy three-month title drought, fought hard in The Summit Lite. He valiantly claimed the runner-up spot, walking away with ₹1.24 Lakhs. But Bhanot’s night wasn’t over. He further added to his winnings by snagging 20th place in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹14,264, culminating in a respectable total of ₹1.39 Lakhs for the night.

The final table of The Summit Lite was a true test of skills, bringing together notable players like Tuesday’s breakout winner Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey (3rd for ₹97,149), Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (4th for ₹72,141), Surya ‘survin82’ Chopra (5th for ₹50,979), last night’s Summit HighRoller finalist Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni (6th for ₹36,124), last week’s Friday Bounty finalist Clinton ‘OnlyTens’ Tavares (7th for ₹29,498) and the three-time POY champion, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (8th for ₹24,581).

With a buy-in of ₹4,310, The Summit Lite surpassed expectations by generating a prize pool of ₹10.69 Lakhs. This impressive turnout resulted in 53 players crossing the money line, each securing a share of the prize kitty for their skill and endurance in this competitive tournament.

Final Table Results

1. Chetraj ‘Chetraj100’ Mishra – ₹1,66,191
2. Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot – ₹1,24,189
3. Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey – ₹97,149
4. Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹72,141
5. Surya ‘survin82’ Chopra – ₹50,979
6. Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹36,124
7. Clinton ‘OnlyTens’ Tavares – ₹29,498
8. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹24,581

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 234

Re-entries – 177

Prize Pool – ₹7,15,000

Places Paid – 82

The air crackled with anticipation at the PokerBaazi tables on Thursday night, where a familiar face etched with determination emerged victorious. After weathering a seven-week title drought, the 1000X Mini Main Event winner from November 22, Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani, finally found his groove in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.

It wasn’t a walk in the park. Raghani, known for his tenacious spirit, had to battle it out against a staggering 411 entrants (234 unique) over six gruelling hours and make four entries. But his persistence in the 10 PM marquee event paid off in spades as he navigated the treacherous tournament waters to claim the coveted top prize of ₹1.10 Lakhs. This sweet victory wasn’t just a title but a declaration – Raghani is back and hungry for more.

But Raghani’s hunger wasn’t limited to just one tournament. He savoured success in two other events, netting a striking ₹1.77 Lakhs for the day!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹1,10,132

> 8th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹51,524

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for 15,176

Arjun Raghani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹54.08 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.83 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia, who won Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, continued his winning streak by championing the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost last night. This victory, his second in this event, earned him ₹43,074. Jajodia also made deep runs in three additional PokerBaazi events, collectively earning ₹1.18 Lakhs.

> 4th PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹44,053

> 1st PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹43,074

> 19th PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹25,255

> 111th PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902

Ankit Jajodia’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The final table of the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT featured other notable players, including Surya ‘Surya12’ Lohia (2nd for ₹80,096), Sushant ‘sanskrit’ Sirohi (3rd for ₹58,785), Wednesday’s The Pride Lite runner-up Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (5th for ₹30,751), and Saturday’s Blockbuster winner Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol (6th for ₹21,526).

With an entry fee of ₹2,000, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT generated a substantial prize pool of ₹7.15 Lakhs, exceeding its guarantee and rewarding the top 82 finishers for their efforts.

Final Table Results

1. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – ₹1,10,132
2. Surya ‘Surya12’ Lohia – ₹80,096
3. Sushant ‘sanskrit’ Sirohi – ₹58,785
4. Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹44,053
5. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹30,751
6. Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol – ₹21,526
7. underlord – ₹17,378

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 209

Re-entries – 149

Prize Pool – ₹6,22,920

Places Paid – 69

Fresh off a near-miss in Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam exploded onto the online poker scene last night, carving his name into two championship banners and racking up a hefty ₹1.21 Lakhs from three deep runs and a bounty score. He wasn’t just winning; he was dominating.

Gautam`s victory parade started at 12:40 AM, conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT with a skilful display against 358 foes (209 unique). After 5.5 hours of intense play, he emerged victorious in the 7:15 PM marquee event, securing the top prize of ₹85,757 after a heads-up deal with ‘Jerome,’ who later tasted success in the Daily Mini HighRoller, but settled for runner-up with ₹81,622.

With barely two hours to catch his breath, Gautam extended his streak to PokerStars India and repeated his magic in the Winter Series-40 – Polar Express. Two bullets later, he sliced through a formidable field of 140 (77 unique) in a thrilling 3-hour battle, adding another title and ₹33,359 (₹21,853 in bounties) to his growing pile. This marked his second Winter Series title.

Gautam’s Thursday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹85,757* (heads-up deal)

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-40 – Polar Express for ₹33,359

> 20th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹1,782

> Won bounties worth ₹85 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-39 – Frostbite

Akhilesh Gautam’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹24.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Beyond the titles and cash, the final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was a who’s who of champions from last night, including the Daily Mini HighRoller third-place finisher Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth (4th for ₹39,306), Daily Night SPRINT winner Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna (5th for ₹27,409), WTF victor Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh (6th for ₹20,556) and the indomitable Kabir ’tiltplay’ Tandon (7th for ₹15,573).

With a ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT smashed its guarantee, creating a juicy prize pool of ₹6.23 Lakhs and rewarding the top 69 finishers who witnessed Gautam’s masterclass firsthand.

Final Table Results

1. Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam – ₹85,757*
2. Jerome – ₹81,622*
3. pintu00 – ₹51,702
4. Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹39,306
5. Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna – ₹27,409
6. Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹20,556
7. Kabir ’tiltplay’ Tandon – ₹15,573

*denotes a heads-up deal

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 143

Re-entries – 125

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 53

Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma once again demonstrated his top-tier poker skills in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Boost. Yesterday, Sharma outshone a competitive field of 268 players (143 unique), clinching his third victory in this signature daytime tournament and a prize of ₹67,875. This achievement, following his earlier win in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on December 27, marks Sharma’s inaugural title of 2024.

A strategic deal among the final three players heightened the event’s climax. The other beneficiaries of this agreement included yesterday’s Daily Night SPRINT champion, Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna, who secured the second spot with a payout of ₹59,651, and Shobhit ‘shobhit3373’ Naveen, who landed in third place, earning ₹53,774.

Vaibhav Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The final table of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost also featured other prominent regulars, such as Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav, who finished fourth and earned ₹33,750, and Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N, Wednesday`s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, who finished seventh, pocketing ₹13,800.

Attracting players with its ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost recorded an overlay shortfall of ₹33,680, with the leading 53 finishers sharing in the promised ₹5 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma – ₹67,875*
2. Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna – ₹59,651*
3. Shobhit ‘shobhit3373’ Naveen – ₹53,774*
4. Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav – ₹33,750
5. killfish09 – ₹23,850
6. Treys – ₹16,900
7. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹13,800

*denotes a three-way deal

Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹43,070), Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹38,880), Vishwas ‘quickmath’ Khanna (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹23,280), ‘mikerulzz’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹16,530), and ‘mike13214654’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹14,111) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

MPL Poker

IPF#10 Thursday Smash – ₹16 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,500

Entries – 224

Re-entries – 98

Prize Pool – ₹16,00,000

Places Paid – 60

MPL Poker’s colossal ₹6 Crore GTD India Poker Festival 2.0 exploded with excitement on Thursday, offering players a chance to battle for a dazzling ₹19.50 Lakhs prize pool across four tournaments.

In the spotlight stood the prestigious ₹16 Lakhs GTD IPF#10 Thursday Smash, kicking off at 8:30 PM. This flagship event drew a sharp field of 322 entries (224 unique), promising a heart-pounding showdown. As the event unfolded, one player rose above the rest – Srijan Batra. Batra navigated the fierce competition with unwavering skill and strategic brilliance, claiming the coveted IPF Gold Dust Trophy and a hefty ₹3.07 Lakhs prize.

Falling just short of Batra’s glorious victory was the talented ‘harryisthehero.’ They displayed impressive poker prowess and secured the second-place position, adding a significant ₹1.99 Lakhs to their coffers.

Mohak ‘battlebuff56557’ Kapoor, renowned for his mid-stakes expertise and dominating performance on last year’s TLB (points) leaderboard, proved his mettle once again. He finished a solid fourth in IPF#10 Thursday Smash, boosting his earnings by ₹96,000 and totalling ₹1.88 Lakhs for the day with two other final table finishes on Pocket52.

Despite an overlay deficit of ₹2.96 Lakhs, the IPF#10 Thursday Smash maintained its prize commitment, distributing the promised ₹16 Lakhs prize pool among the top 60 finishers, assuring they hefty returns on their ₹4,500 buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. Srijan Batra – ₹3,07,200
2. harryisthehero – ₹1,98,800
3. +918421589270 – ₹1,39,200
4. Mohak ‘battlebuff56557’ Kapoor – ₹96,000
5. manii350010 – ₹76,000
6. jua_hi_toh_hai – ₹60,800

The other IPF winners of the day included ‘incredible2190’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD IPF#11 Thursday Throwdown for ₹33,000), ‘9241435122’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD IPF#9 MPL Twilight for ₹20,400), and ‘quicksets479711’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD IPF#12 Monster Stack for ₹20,400).

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹990

Entries – 161

Re-entries – 105

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 40

Last night, Pocket52’s ‘Everlitleo_f95ps‘ emerged victorious in the network’s key Thursday event, the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets, conquering a field of 266 players (161 unique) after a gruelling seven-hour battle. Their masterful manoeuvring earned them the coveted title and a hefty ₹53,917 first-place prize, leaving the competition in the dust.

Following closely behind was ‘raccoon_feroz_9624925,’ who secured a respectable runner-up finish and a ₹37,872 payday.

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor was a notable presence among the final table contenders. Kapoor, an online poker sensation, finished fourth, adding ₹21,690 to his earnings. But Kapoor’s night wasn’t over there. He went on to cash in a staggering eight other tournaments throughout the day, amassing a striking total of ₹1.75 Lakhs! This included two podium finishes, showcasing his incredible consistency and adaptability across different platforms.

Kapoor`s top Thursday achievements include:

> 4th in MPLPoker’s IPF#10 Thursday Smash for ₹96,000

> 4th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹21,690

> 19th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹21,443

> 48th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹12,631

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and MPLPoker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Finished #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

While the Pocket Magnets fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹60,600, Pocket52 covered the overlay with Tournament Discount Credit (TDS), ensuring the top 40 finishers received their fair share of the promised ₹3 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Everlitleo_f95ps – ₹53,917
2. raccoon_feroz_9624925 – ₹37,872
3. modiji – ₹28,433
4. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹21,690
5. risky – ₹16,874
6. Kalyan01431 – ₹13,253
7. Pankhi806 – ₹10,530
8. Easylites – ₹8,483

‘raccoon_feroz_9624925’ won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda for ₹23,660.

Junglee Poker

Primetime Thunder – ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,200

Total Entries – 104

Prize Pool – ₹1,25,000

Places Paid – 14

In the bustling arena of Junglee Poker’s ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Primetime Wish, 104 skilled players locked horns in a battle of wits and bluffs. The air was tense as strategies shifted, bets rose, and fortunes teetered. Amidst this crucible, ‘rajibg74‘ emerged victorious, earning the top prize of ₹29,187.

In a closely fought contest, ‘fucknfly‘ also showcased exceptional poker skills. With their resilience and tactical acumen, ‘fucknfly’ earned a well-fought second-place finish, earning a respectable prize of ₹22,025.

With an entry fee of ₹1,200, the Primetime Wish attracted a competitive mix of players. Although the tournament faced a minor overlay shortfall of ₹12,680, it allowed the top 14 finishers to partake in the total prize pool of ₹1.25 Lakhs, making it a rewarding experience for the leading participants.

Final Table Results

1. rajibg74 – ₹29,187
2. fucknfly – ₹22,025
3. pupuspendr – ₹16,625
4. fucknrun – ₹12,537
5. cool5555 – ₹9,450
6. tonkaaaaaa – ₹7,137
7. catcher26497347 – ₹5,500
8. gangakhor – ₹4,237

PokerStars India

Winter Series-37 – Colosseum – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 70

Re-entries – 76

Total Prize Pool – ₹14,60,000

Places Paid – 19

Dhinesh ‘you3betl4bet’ Kumar, one of the top performers in the 2023 POY standings, has carried his remarkable form into 2024. Following a recent victory in The Pride last week, Kumar shone again by winning PokerStars India’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Winter Series – 37 – Colosseum last night.

The 8 PM flagship event was a highlight on PokerStars India yesterday. Kumar, competing against 146 players (70 unique), emerged victorious in just over six and a half hours, securing a hefty ₹3.08 Lakhs prize.

Kumar’s dominance extended beyond the Colosseum victory, amassing a total of ₹3.49 Lakhs from three notable finishes across platforms:

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹3,07,989

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹25,456

> 30th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹15,593

Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.42 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Aniket ‘stacktical’ Waghmare (opted out of our tracking), the first-ever IOPC Mastermind champion, continued his strong performance from his recent Maverick final table finish. In the Colosseum, Waghmare achieved the runner-up position, bagging a notable ₹2.30 Lakhs after three entries.

Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma, a past The MoneyMaker champion, has recently made significant waves in the MTT scene. He’s been in top form across various platforms, including Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and PokerStars India. On Thursday, he amassed a staggering ₹9.79 Lakhs from at least four deep runs, including two final table appearances, making him the highest earner of the day.

Verma`s biggest haul came from Natural8 India, where he bagged a whopping ₹6.45 Lakhs for 29th place in the 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]. He also impressed in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, claiming the runner-up spot for ₹2.55 Lakhs and a sixth-place finish in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum worth ₹72,156.

> 29th in Natural8 India’s 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty] for ₹6,45,138

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,55,350

> 6th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹72,156

> 112th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902

Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.06 Crores

The Winter Series-37 – Colosseum final table boasted a competitive lineup of skilled players. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat, a finalist in Sunday’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack, finished third with ₹1.72 Lakhs from three entries. Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna, the recent Mega Stack finalist, secured fourth place with ₹1.29 Lakhs after three entries. With two entries, JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar earned ₹96,455 for a fifth-place finish.

With an entry fee of ₹11,000, the Winter Series-37 – Colosseum exceeded expectations, generating a generous prize pool of ₹14.60 Lakhs. This allowed for a wider distribution of winnings, rewarding the top 19 finishers for their perseverance and skill.

Final Table Results

1. Dhinesh ‘you3betl4bet’ Kumar – ₹3,07,989
2. Aniket ‘stacktical’ Waghmare – ₹2,30,400
3. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹1,72,357
4. Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna – ₹1,28,937
5. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹96,455
6. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹72,156

Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 103

Re-entries – 71

Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,82,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,17,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 23

The mysterious ‘Pokerqueen1390‘ (opted out of our tracking) reigned supreme in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-38 Uppercut Mini last night, leaving a trail of conquered opponents and a hefty ₹1.20 Lakhs prize (₹70,312 in bounties) in their wake. Their phenomenal display of skill in the 9:30 PM marquee event across five and a half gruelling hours was impossible to ignore.

Not far behind was Arpan ‘Vasusenaa’ Majhi, who snatched a commendable runner-up finish of ₹53,688 (₹4,219 in bounties). But Majhi’s night was far from over—he claimed another final table finish in Adda52’s Godfather, adding a massive ₹1.78 Lakhs to his already impressive haul of the day, totalling a stunning ₹2.47 Lakhs across three deep runs.

> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,78,484

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Winter Series – 38 – Uppercut Mini for ₹53,688

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,723

Arpan Majhi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.78 Lakhs

Other notable players who made a mark in the Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini included Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni, who finished third with ₹47,820 (₹15,625 in bounties) after four entries, and Abhiman ‘AbhimanUrs’ Urs, who secured sixth place and a prize of ₹24,686 (₹10,781 in bounties).

Despite a slight shortfall of ₹65,000 in reaching its advertised guarantee, the Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini was a success, drawing in a competitive group of participants. With a buy-in of ₹2,750, the tournament rewarded the top 23 finishers, recognizing their skill and tenacity in the event.

Final Table Results (Including bounties)

1. pokerqueen1390 – ₹1,19,782
2. Arpan ‘Vasusenaa’ Majhi – ₹53,688
3. Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni – ₹47,820
4. $00th$ayer – ₹40,274
5. MONSSTTRR – ₹25,427
6. Abhiman ‘AbhimanUrs’ Urs – ₹24,686

The other Winter Series title winners of the day included ‘GM2318’ (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Winter Series-35 Polar Express for ₹33,359), ‘natan948’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Winter Series-36 Alternate Blinds for ₹22,931), and ‘abhinav cm’ (Won ₹75K GTD Winter Series-29 Frostbite for ₹17,500).

Spartan Poker

Ultron – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 126

Re-entries – 22

Re-buys – 112

Prize Pool – ₹15,60,000

Places Paid – 20

A new star has risen on Spartan Poker! Four weeks into their journey on the platform, ‘4cut Atmaram’ claimed a stunning victory in the prestigious ₹15 Lakhs GTD Ultron, marking their first flagship title in just their 18th tournament. This triumph eclipses their previous best, a commendable ninth place in the Millionaire I this past Sunday.

The 8 PM showdown saw ‘4cut Atmaram’ navigate a field of 260 (126 unique), battling fiercely for over 6.5 hours. Their strategic play and steely resolve culminated in a heads-up deal, securing them a personal-high ₹3.15 Lakhs and etching their name as the Ultron champion.

4cut Atmaram’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.69 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

While Young Gun Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav (opted out of tracking), The Pride champion from the day before, put up a valiant fight for a second Ultron title, it was ‘4cut Atmaram’ who emerged victorious. Yadav settled for a well-deserved ₹3.14 Lakhs thanks to the heads-up deal, just shy of the coveted champion’s spot but still an impressive outcome. Yadav had previously won the Ultron on December 14.

The Ultron wasn’t just about the new champion. Notable performances came from seasoned players like Tuesday`s Endeavour HighRoller third-place finisher Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha took the same third place with ₹1.68 Lakhs, while Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh, the recent Destiny finalist, secured fourth place with ₹1.39 Lakhs. Even the two-time WPT Prime India title-holder Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj graced the top ten with an eighth-place finish for ₹48,360.

With its ₹6,600 buy-in surpassed by the enthusiastic turnout, Ultron created a final prize pool of ₹15.60 Lakhs. The top 20 players, including the new champion and runner-up, walked away with a share of this generous prize kitty, making Thursday night a resounding success for many.

Final Table Results

1. 4cut Atmaram – ₹3,14,631*
2. Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav – ₹3,14,049*
3. Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha – ₹1,67,700
4. Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh – ₹1,38,528
5. herbalista – ₹1,11,228
6. OnlySnaps – ₹87,204
7. bhaiordost – ₹65,364
8. Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj – ₹48,360

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire II – Qualifier – 2

Q2 > Entries – 157 | Re-entries – 24 | Re-buys – 142 | Survivors – 50 | Chip Leader – Nishant ‘Rekt@ce’ Kumar (296,613)

Combined > Entries – 311 | Re-entries – 51 | Re- buys – 250 | Survivors – 84 | Chip Leader – Harsh ‘Chiraunjilala Khosla’ Bubna (397,922)

‘StoicCrusher’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹36,681), Rohan ‘oldrod’ Sahni (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹27,500), ‘Spartan Sonu’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹18,659), Varun ‘Alreadywinner’ Nagpal (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider Anonymous for ₹12,943), ‘Saranraj1987’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹11,625), ‘9th Glamber’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹10,346), Hobito ‘Hanpyhan’ Yepthomi (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290), and Piyush ‘NoName30’ Nanda (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,206) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 205

Re-entries – 226

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 63

Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan‘s 2024 poker campaign roared into high gear this Thursday, culminating in a crowning achievement – his first Adda52 ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather title! But that wasn’t all; the night was a whirlwind of success, with a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF and two other deep runs, pushing his online tournament winnings past a monumental ₹6 Crores milestone!

Vasan’s Godfather journey was a masterclass in perseverance. He battled a gruelling nine-hour marathon with three entries in a field of 431 (205 unique). His ₹4.53 Lakhs prize marked not just his maiden Godfather title but his third-highest Adda52 score to date, finally getting him his first victory this year after two close podium finishes since his Daily HighRoller win on December 29.

Vasan’s Thursday achievements include:

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,53,203

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹50,910

> 50th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,720

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹11,760

Bharat Vasan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.63 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Adding to the night’s drama was Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma, fresh off his Sunday Showdown victory, making waves in the Godfather himself. The banker turned poker reg, Sharma, chasing his second Godfather crown, claimed a solid runner-up position worth ₹3.32 Lakhs and even chipped in a 98th place finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902, bringing his total earnings for the day to a respectable ₹3.38 Lakhs.

Another top pro and coach, Mithun ‘Intuitionn’ Mahesh (opted out of our tracking), too enjoyed a fruitful Thursday, amassing at least ₹1.38 Lakhs through three known deep runs, including a Godfather sixth place for ₹95,897.

> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹95,897

> 29th in PokeBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹25,250

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹17,210

The final table of the Godfather was like a who’s who of poker, featuring names like last night’s Daily Mini HighRoller runner-up Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh (3rd for ₹2.43 Lakhs), the Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini runner-up Arpan ‘distroyer’ Majhi (4th for ₹1.78 Lakhs), last night’s Daily Mini HighRoller finalist Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar (5th for ₹1.31 Lakhs), yesterday’s Summit HighRoller finalist Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot (7th for ₹70,292) and the night’s 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani.

Despite the high stakes and intense competition, the ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹3.45 Lakhs. The top 63 finishers benefitted from this added value, earning substantial payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan – ₹4,53,203
2. Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma – ₹3,32,197
3. Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh – ₹2,43,499
4. Arpan ‘distroyer’ Majhi – ₹1,78,484
5. Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar – ₹1,30,829
6. Mithun ‘Intuitionn’ Mahesh – ₹95,897
7. Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹70,292
8. Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani – ₹51,524

‘rkdasss12’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹94,386), ‘kalakohli’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹32,642), ‘Abhijit2508’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹20,201), ‘sk3’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹13,041), ‘TheBang02’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,857), and ‘Alkauser’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,197), and ‘Thebang02’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹10,333) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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