Daily Majors: Sreekanth Narayan, Siddharth Pandey, Nandan Pugalia & Ajay Dhayal Shine With Impressive Wednesday Victories

Thought the online poker world was taking a breather after the Indian Poker Masters. Think again! While Wednesday might have been a tad quieter on Natural8 India after their WSOP Online Series streak, PokerBaazi, Adda52, and Junglee Poker more than made up for it with a flurry of exciting tournaments, keeping the mid-week action lively!

Before we dive into Wednesday`s highlights, let’s talk about the elephant in the room – PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary bash! With just a few days left in August, all eyes are on September 1, when the celebrations kick off. This isn’t just any anniversary; it’s a two-month-long poker extravaganza they’re calling the “Royal Flush of All Promotions.” Think mind-blowing promotions, epic tournaments, and over ₹150 Crores in guaranteed prizes. This party will be legendary because #EverythingIsTheBiggest at PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary bash!

Wednesday night belonged to Sreekanth Narayan, the legendary G.O.A.T 2.0 runner-up and 2023 POY #2. Fresh off a sixth-place finish in the IPM#157 Main Event on Sunday, Narayan was hungry for a win. And he got it, taking down PokerBaazi’s The Pride in a dominant performance, breaking his two-month title drought. This was his second win in The Pride, earning him a massive ₹5.72 Lakhs and pushing his online poker profits past the ₹5 Crores mark. Meanwhile, ‘Senseikid,’ the WTF winner from June, finished runner-up for a personal-best ₹3.66 Lakhs.

Siddharth Pandey, the sports entrepreneur turned poker ninja, had himself a Wednesday to remember with two impressive title wins. He started by taking down Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54, outlasting a field of 646 players and earning ₹4.73 Lakhs. Pandey then hopped over to Adda52 and conquered the Bounty Madness, adding another ₹60,255 to his bankroll. By the end of the night, Pandey had racked up a hefty ₹5.48 Lakhs across three tournaments.

Over at Adda52, Nandan Pugalia continued his hot streak by winning the Maverick for ₹2.38 Lakhs, marking his 16th win of the year! He also made a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Pride, bringing his total earnings to ₹2.49 Lakhs. Meanwhile, Jatin Sablani, who recently surpassed ₹2 Crores in tracked online winnings, finished as the runner-up in the Maverick for the second time this year, taking home ₹1.74 Lakhs. With another four deep runs, he raked in a total of ₹2.13 Lakhs for the day.

Ajay Dhayal, no stranger to success after his seventh-place finish in the EndBoss Special Edition last July and a recent win in Spartan Poker’s Holdem, took the top spot in PokerBaazi’s WTF for the first time, earning ₹2.29 Lakhs. Awadhesh Kumar Ram claimed the runner-up spot for a personal best ₹1.51 Lakhs.

Rishabh Gupta, the IPM#70 (7-Max) Turbo winner, continued his hot streak this month by taking down PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite. This marked his second win in this event, adding ₹1.53 Lakhs to his bankroll. Site veteran ‘greyHat’ settled for second place and pocketed ₹1 Lakh.

On Junglee Poker, the mysterious player ‘ramen619’ claimed a solid victory in the Wednesday Superstack, earning ₹1.46 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, Praful Sinha made waves in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, winning the event for the second time in three days. This win earned him his third-best score of ₹1.26 Lakhs after a three-way deal. His deep run in The Pride Lite boosted his total earnings to ₹1.31 Lakhs. Yash Gupta, the IPM#55 Mini Main Event victor, finished as the runner-up for ₹1.16 Lakhs, amassing ₹1.28 Lakhs across two events. Mohak Kapoor, the annual TLB leaderboard kingpin and strong POY contender, grabbed the third spot for ₹1.04 Lakhs from the same deal, racking a total of ₹1.17 Lakhs from an additional deep run.

Wednesday was also a successful day for two other players in PokerBaazi marquees: ‘critical’ (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹96,410) and Gokul Murugesan (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹57,778).

Other players who found success on Wednesday included Akash Saluja, Paras Jain, Praveen KR, Naman Pandey, and Rohan Sharma.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Pride – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 304

Re-entries – 268

Prize Pool – ₹28,60,000

Places Paid – 87

The legendary G.O.A.T. 2.0 runner-up and 2023 POY #2, Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan, just made the mid-week headlines! After a two-month break from the winner’s podium, he took down the Wednesday night showstopper on PokerBaazi, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD The Pride in style.

Narayan’s been quiet lately, but he hasn’t been idle. Just a few days ago, he posted a spectacular sixth-place finish in the IPM#157 Main Event, proving his knack for those win scores. But last night, he took it to a whole new level in The Pride.

Narayan came armed and ready to take on this signature mid-week flagship’s stacked 304-strong field (572 total entries). It took an epic 7.5-hour battle for Nayaran, the wildcard for the Gujarat Falcons at the Pocket52 PSL Season 6, to win The Pride title for the second time and take home a scorching ₹5.72 Lakhs. He’s also now crossed the ₹5 Crores mark in online profits, making him the biggest winner of the day.

Sreekanth Narayan’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5

‘Senseikid,‘ who took down the WTF in June, was also gunning for glory in The Pride. They fired three bullets and fought tooth and nail, but the win remained elusive. Still, they managed an impressive second-place finish and walked away with a hefty ₹3.66 Lakhs – their best score ever!

The final table of The Pride was a shark tank packed with some of the biggest names in Indian poker. Alongside Narayan and ‘Senseikid,’ we had the formidable Vishal ‘Vishzz’ Bajaj (3rd for ₹2.29 Lakhs), his brother Gopal ‘AiDarwin’ Bajaj (6th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), and other heavy hitters like Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (4th for ₹1.60 Lakhs) and Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (7th for ₹91,520), along with Vikram ‘VikramJaiswal7’ Jaiswal (8th for ₹68,640). It was a star-studded showdown, and Narayan came out on top!

The Pride wasn’t just a tournament but a full-blown poker bonanza! With a ₹4,200 buy-in, the event smashed its initial guarantee, creating a massive ₹28.60 Lakhs prize pool. The top 87 players got a piece of the pie, making it a night of celebration for everyone who made it that far.

Final Table Results

1. Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan – ₹5,72,000
2. Senseikid – ₹3,66,080
3. Vishal ‘Vishzz’ Bajaj – ₹2,28,800
4. Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹1,60,160
5. parmod28 – ₹1,37,280
6. Gopal ‘AiDarwin’ Bajaj – ₹1,14,400
7. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹91,520
8. Vikram ‘VikramJaiswal7’ Jaiswal – ₹68,640

WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 419

Re-entries – 368

Prize Pool – ₹15,05,531

Places Paid – 118

Ajay ‘Messironaldo007’ Dhayal, who made waves with a seventh-place finish in EndBoss Special Edition in July last year, has been on a remarkable run this month, with standout finishes across platforms. With a win in Spartan Poker’s Holdem, runner-up finishes in Adda52’s Godfather and Spartan Poker’s Monster Turbo, and a final-table appearance in Monster Turbo, Dhayal has been the picture of consistency.

And last night, Dayal added another major victory to his name by taking down PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF. He sliced and diced through a massive field of 787 contenders (419 unique) in an epic 6.5-hour battle. When the dust settled, he was the last player standing, taking down the 7:30 PM flagship tournament for the first time and walking away with a hefty ₹2.29 Lakhs prize. This win isn’t just another notch on Dhayal’s belt. It marks his third title win of the year, his sixth-largest payout this year, and his eleventh-best result overall!

Ajay Dhayal’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹52.25 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Dhaval wasn’t the only one making waves in the WTF. Awadhesh ‘royalman9934’ Kumar Ram, a familiar player on PokerBaazi (actively playing for more than a year), also had a fantastic night. Fresh off his podium finish in the (1000X) BSS last month, he again proved his skills by snagging second place for a personal best ₹1.51 Lakhs – bringing him back in the black on PokerBaazi.

Awadhesh Kumar Ram`s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.14 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.36 Lakhs

Durgapur’s ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh also continued his impressive run. After a strong showing in the IPM#44 Superstack a few weeks back, this qualifier pick for the Gujarat Falcons at the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 carried his momentum into the WTF, finishing in third place and earning ₹1.11 Lakhs. Ghosh’s successful night included two additional deep runs, bringing his total Wednesday earnings to over ₹1.42 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,11,409

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹22,880

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹8,000

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.20 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.37 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #12

The WTF`s final table was a battlefield, featuring heavy hitters like the IPM#56 Monsterstacks podium finisher and POY contender Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (4th for ₹85,815), (7-Max) SPRINT finalist Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma (6th for ₹57,662), and recent The Big Show Lite podium finisher Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ CK (7th for ₹45,166).

With its ₹2,200 buy-in, WTF proved to be a massive hit with players, generating a ₹15.06 Lakhs prize pool. The top 118 finishers all got a piece of the action, and even a min-cash was worth a generous ₹4,517, making it a profitable night for many.

Final Table Results

1. Ajay ‘Messironaldo007’ Dhayal – ₹2,28,841
2. Awadhesh ‘royalman9934’ Kumar Ram – ₹1,50,553
3. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹1,11,409
4. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹85,815
5. TheIronThrone – ₹70,609
6. Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma – ₹57,662
7. Chethan ‘FoldMasterCK’ CK – ₹45,166
8. Audir8 – ₹32,971

The Pride Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 322

Re-entries – 231

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 87

Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) has been on an absolute heater in August and shows no signs of slowing down! Following his blazing victories in IPM#70 (7-Max) Turbo and Natural8 India’s Daily Hyper 20 earlier this month, plus over half a dozen final table appearances, Gupta’s winning momentum just wouldn’t quit. Last night, he added another feather to his cap by soaring to the top in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite.

The 7:30 PM showdown was an all-out poker brawl that lasted nearly six hours. Gupta, facing off against a stacked field of 322 players (553 total entries), proved he had the skills and stamina to go the distance. He masterfully navigated the competition, clinching his second victory in The Pride Lite and taking home a handsome ₹1.53 Lakhs.

But the spotlight wasn’t solely on Gupta. Site veteran ‘greyHat,‘ who has been a fixture on PokerBaazi for more than two years, also put on a show. Fresh off a victory in the (6-Max) DST on Sunday, ‘greyHat’ went all-in in The Pride Lite. They came this close to taking down the title but had to settle for a still-impressive second-place finish and a cool ₹1 Lakh. This was not only a significant boost to their bankroll but also their second-biggest score on the platform.

greyHat’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.57 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.06 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The Pride Lite final table was a sizzling hotbed of poker talent featuring top regs like Arpan ‘Novus’ Majhi (3rd for ₹75,100), Abhinav ‘gambu’ Menon (4th for ₹57,000), Sanchit ‘deuceseven27’ Nag (7th for ₹31,500) and Tuesday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT runner-up Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery (8th for ₹23,300).

Despite the accessible ₹2,000 buy-in, The Pride Lite encountered a slight overlay shortfall of ₹37,780. But that didn’t dampen the spirits! The top 87 finishers still walked away with a nice chunk of change from the ₹10 Lakhs prize pool, with even the min-cashers pocketing a generous ₹4,400.

Final Table Results

1. Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta – ₹1,53,200
2. greyHat – ₹1,00,000
3. Arpan ‘Novus’ Majhi – ₹75,100
4. Abhinav ‘gambu’ Menon – ₹57,000
5. ru12shil -₹48,300
6. amanpg2007 – ₹39,800
7. Sanchit ‘deuceseven27’ Nag – ₹31,500
8. Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery – ₹23,300

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 255

Re-entries – 196

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 65

Praful ‘snakeeyes10’ Sinha has become the undisputed king of the late-night grind on PokerBaazi. After a four-week dry spell, he roared back to life this Monday, taking down the Daily Last Chance. But he didn’t stop there! Just two nights later, he did it again, conquering the 11:30 PM flagship event last night. That’s two major wins in the late-night flagship in just three days! Clearly, when Sinha gets on a roll, there’s no stopping him.

Last night, under the bright lights of PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance, Sinha took centre stage amidst a field of 255 hungry players (451 total entries). He wasn’t fazed by the competition, though. Sinha put his head down and went to work for nearly five hours and 45 minutes, the action stretching into the wee hours of Thursday morning. He fired two bullets, and his relentless drive and sharp gameplay paid off big time. He snatched his second Daily Last Chance title and walked away with a sweet ₹1.26 Lakhs in prize money after a three-way deal. This isn’t just another win; it’s his third-highest score in 2024 and his fourth-best performance.

Adding to his mid-week success, Sinha also cashed in The Pride Lite, finishing 71st for ₹4,400 and raking in nearly ₹1.31 Lakhs for the night.

Praful Sinha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹48.07 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

PokerBaazi regular Yash ‘paneristi1’ Gupta, who scored a stunning victory in the IPM#55 Mini Main Event just weeks ago, re-ignited his hot streak last night. He claimed the runner-up spot in the Daily Last Chance, bagging a tidy ₹1.16 Lakhs from the deal after going all in with four entries. Gupta also cashed in The Pride, finishing 52nd for ₹11,440, for a total of ₹1.28 Lakhs for the night.

Yash Gupta’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.35 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹8.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, the undisputed king of the annual TLB leaderboard and a major contender for the POY title, also battled his way to the Daily Last Chance final table. He finished third, earning ₹1.04 Lakhs from the deal. With another cash finish in The Pride, Kapoor added over ₹1.17 Lakhs to his already impressive annual haul.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,04,310* (three-way deal)

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹12,870

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.75 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #46 | Ranked #1 in 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

The Daily Last Chance’s final table was a reg-fest featuring four other familiar faces: Sachin ‘browguy26’ Raj (5th for ₹48,000), Shashank ‘Broadway17’ Mehrotra (6th for ₹38,900), IPM#134 Megastack winner Aditya ‘StuUnger’ Anand (7th for ₹30,600), and Aditya ‘adityalucky’ Parashar (8th for ₹22,500).

The action was hot and heavy in the Daily Last Chance, with a ₹2,500 buy-in and a juicy ₹19,526 overlay. That meant the top 65 finishers got a piece of the ₹10 Lakhs prize pool, each taking home at least ₹5,500, making this mid-week tournament a feast for the poker crowd.

Final Table Results

1. Praful ‘snakeeyes10’ Sinha – ₹1,26,390*
2. Yash ‘paneristi1’ Gupta – ₹1,16,299*
3. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹1,04,310*
4. vaibhav95 – ₹60,000
5. Sachin ‘browguy26’ Raj – ₹48,000
6. Shashank ‘Broadway17’ Mehrotra – ₹38,900
7. Aditya ‘StuUnger’ Anand – ₹30,600
8. Aditya ‘adityalucky’ Parashar – ₹22,500

*denotes a three-way deal

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 213

Re-entries – 147

Prize Pool – ₹7,20,000

Places Paid – 67

PokerBaazi user ‘critical,‘ a true veteran of the platform since 2018, made quite the comeback on Wednesday night. Building on their victory in The Quest earlier this month, ‘critical’ conquered the ₹7 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, bagging their first win after four weeks!

In a swift but intense 5.5-hour showdown, ‘critical’ stormed past 212 rivals (360 total entries), taking down the 10 PM marquee event to claim their second title this year and a cool ₹86,400 payday – their second-highest score ever on PokerBaazi. But the wins didn’t stop there! ‘critical’ also made a deep run in The Pride, pushing their total earnings for the night to a satisfying ₹96,410.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹86,400

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,010

critical’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹8.99 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.87 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Meanwhile, ‘Fisherman777’ wasn’t just fishing for compliments; they were hauling in a serious catch! After a tough year on a downswing, their valiant effort in the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT landed them a well-deserved second-place finish and a personal best ₹62,640. Another deep run in the WTF pushed their total earnings for the day to a decent ₹68,211 – a much-needed boost after a challenging year.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹62,640

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,571

Kumar ’23offsuits’ Vatsal wasn’t about to let the others have all the fun. He jumped into the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, firing not one but two bullets. And it paid off – he fought his way to a third-place finish, netting a very respectable ₹46,800 for his efforts.

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT wasn’t just any tournament; it was a ₹2,300 buy-in frenzy that added an extra ₹20,000 to the pot over the ₹7 Lakhs guaranteed. The top 67 finishers walked away with cash in hand, and even the min-cash crew scored a sweet ₹4,680.

Final Table Results

1. critical – ₹86,400
2. Fisherman777 – ₹62,640
3. Kumar ‘23offsuits’ Vatsal – ₹46,800
4. CoreD – ₹37,944
5. dekhtehain – ₹29,808
6. Geezee19 – ₹22,680
7. DamnYouRiver – ₹18,504

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 182

Re-entries – 135

Prize Pool – ₹5,51,580

Places Paid – 64

PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost served up anything but a sleepy mid-week afternoon yesterday! Gokul ‘gokul1210’ Murugesan, a player who’s been quietly grinding away on the platform since August 2019, decided to make a grand return to the action after an eight-month hiatus. And boy, did he make an entrance!

After a nail-biting 6.5-hour showdown in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost against a field of 182 players (335 total entries), Murugesan proved he hadn’t lost his touch. He navigated the 1:30 PM marquee event like a seasoned pro, snatching his first-ever (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title and a sweet ₹57,778 payday after a clever heads-up deal. This win is extra special for Murugesan, marking his first victory in over three years – he last won Adda52’s Monster Turbo in July 2021. Talk about a comeback story!

Gokul Murugesan’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹37.92 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Murugesan wasn’t the only one making waves on Wednesday afternoon. Site regular Anirudh ‘Andydlf’ Bakshi, who’s been grinding on PokerBaazi since February 2021, also had a fantastic showing in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. He stormed through the daytime tournament and snagged a commendable second-place finish, adding a career-high ₹56,400 to his bankroll – and wiping out all his past losses in the process! He fired two bullets and turned them into a major payday, thanks to that heads-up deal.

Anirudh Bakshi’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.10 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹44,672

The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost also saw some solid final table finishes by other talented players. Kubavat ‘Kubavat’ Ashwinbhai took third place for ₹35,853, and Monday’s Daily Last Chance finalist Rushik ‘rushikpatel’ Patel finished seventh for ₹14,176.

With a ₹2,000 buy-in and a massive ₹5.52 Lakhs prize pool distributed among the top 64 players, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost continues to prove that it’s not just a tournament; it’s a thrilling daytime spectacle.

Final Table Results

1. Gokul ‘gokul1210’ Murugesan – ₹57,778*
2. Anirudh ‘Andydlf’ Bakshi – ₹56,400*
3. Kubavat ‘Kubavat’ Ashwinbhai – ₹35,853
4. Prakharrr – ₹29,068
5. gcrahulota – ₹22,835
6. maddy321321 – ₹17,375
7. Rushik ‘rushikpatel’ Patel – ₹14,176

*denotes a heads-up deal

Akash ‘bazingaking’ Saluja (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹33,713), Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹29,430), ‘kr1sh’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹14,150), Rohan ‘toobigtofail’ Sharma (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹11,380), and ‘dmartwin’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹8,970) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Wednesday Superstack – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 219

Prize Pool- ₹7,50,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹4,21,500

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹3,28,500

Places Paid – 23

Last night, Junglee Poker’s virtual felt was hotter than a habanero pepper! The ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Superstack PKO turned into an all-out poker war, with 219 fierce competitors ready to throw down. After an intense 7-hour battle, the mysterious ‘ramen619’ emerged as the champion, proving they’re not just a noodle lover but a poker powerhouse.

With nerves of steel and a poker face that would make a sphinx jealous, ‘ramen619’ sliced and diced through the competition, leaving a trail of busted players in their wake. When the dust settled, they walked away with the 8 PM marquee title and a treasure trove of ₹1.46 Lakhs, including a juicy ₹73,359 in bounties!

‘ramen619’ wasn’t the only star of the show, though. The fearless ‘vigilant69’ took a bold double-entry into the 8 PM marquee event. They fought tooth and nail, but the top spot remained just out of reach. Still, they secured a glorious second-place finish and walked away with a hefty ₹1.14 Lakhs (₹41,484 in bounties).

The action was hot and heavy, as the ₹3,450 buy-in Wednesday Superstack missed its guarantee with a juicy ₹93,000 overlay. That meant the top 23 finishers got an extra slice of value, making this mid-week tournament a feast for the poker crowd.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. ramen619 – ₹1,45,857
2. performer31469429 – ₹1,13,939
3. windball48182 – ₹56,789
4. litprincess – ₹38,823
5. amit1258 – ₹38,723
6. Raja31740388 – ₹27,647
7. kenpachipoker – ₹24,643
8. killlllerrr – ₹15,602

‘speedcube31203016’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Mania for ₹62,791) and Praveen ‘pinawxd’ KR (Won ₹75K GTD Wednesday Susetter for ₹17,471) won the other Wednesday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,350

Entries – 177

Re-entries – 143

Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000

Places Paid – 47

The qualifier selection for Bengaluru Allstars at the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 has just gone up a notch with the inclusion of Nandan ‘LotJ24’ Pugalia. A true grinder, Pugalia has been on a relentless tear through the poker circuit. Earlier this month, he clinched the Adda52 Monster Turbo title, and just last week, he was runner-up in Thursday Thunder and snagged a final table finish in Friday Supernova on Junglee Poker. It was clear that a major victory was on the horizon, and last night, Pugalia delivered spectacularly.

Pugalia charged into Adda52’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick like a bull in a china shop, decimating a reg-stacked field of 177 players (320 total entries) in this 8 PM flagship event. It was an epic showdown that lasted over 7.5 hours, but Pugalia’s relentless grind paid off. He emerged as the champion, clinching his first-ever Maverick title and a hefty ₹2.38 Lakhs payday – his 16th win this year!

Pugalia also had a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Pride, finishing 55th and adding another ₹11,440 to his earnings. In total, he walked away with ₹2.49 Lakhs for the day, proving again why he’s a player to watch.

Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.87 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹81.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #16

Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani has been another big revelation this year! A formidable force at the mid-stakes, he recently crossed the coveted ₹2 Crores milestone in tracked online winnings. Last night, he came agonizingly close to winning his first-ever Maverick title. Sablani fought tooth and nail but had to settle for the runner-up spot—his second near-miss in the event this year. While the title may have eluded him, the ₹1.74 Lakhs payday is nothing to sneeze at.

Sablani didn’t let that near-miss get him down. He racked up another four deep runs on Wednesday, bringing his total haul to a commendable ₹2.13 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹1,74,190

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹22,880

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,775

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,680

> 60th in PokerBaazi’s The PrideLite for ₹4,400

Jatin Sablani’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.04 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #18

The Maverick’s final table was overflowing with regulars: Saahib ‘saahib’ Bawa (3rd for ₹1.27 Lakhs), the recent The Endeavour Lite finalist Sameer ‘underscore’ Agarwal (5th for ₹68,601), this week`s Monday Monster finalist Sanjay ‘Floppednuts’ Kumar (6th for ₹50,284), Tuesday’s Voyager runner-up Vikram ‘vikram2323’ Mishra (7th for ₹36,858) and Ramesh ‘allaloneaa’ Palikili (8th for ₹27,017) were all in the hunt.

The Maverick, known for its high-stakes play and exciting competition, saw players enter with a buy-in of ₹3,350. The event fell short of its guarantee by a significant ₹3.22 Lakhs. However, the promised ₹12.50 Lakhs prize pool found its way to the top 71 finishers, making this mid-week showdown a rewarding grind for everyone who made the cut.

Final Table Results

1. Nandan ‘LotJ24’ Pugalia – ₹2,37,640
2. Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani – ₹1,74,190
3. Saahib ‘saahib’ Bawa – ₹1,27,680
4. 9X0X1Y6Y7Y – ₹93,589
5. Sameer ‘underscore’ Agarwal – ₹68,601
6. Sanjay ‘Floppednuts’ Kumar – ₹50,284
7. Vikram ‘vikram2323’ Mishra – ₹36,858
8. Ramesh ‘allaloneaa’ Palikili – ₹27,017

Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹60,255), ‘cricpoker’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹23,162), ‘Add800’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for ₹22,267), ‘Istehaar’ (Won ₹55K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹15,518), and Naman ‘Klaus0072’ Pandey (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618) won the other Wednesday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘baapsi’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets for ₹88,583), ‘youngrock_gg8pm’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,204), and ‘MessiGOAT’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,017) won the Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘Gotterdammerung‘ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹57,300), ‘pokergur’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹28,650), ‘shykko60’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Bullet for ₹22,200), and ‘Mr.GReaNwiTH9’ (Won ₹60K GTD Equaliser for ₹16,920) won the Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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