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The poker tables were buzzing yesterday, even if the weekend’s madness had subsided. The stakes were high, and the thrills were undeniable. PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker April Mania had hearts pounding as it hurtled towards its epic conclusion. But the action didn’t stop there – MPL Poker’s Poker Master Series 4.0 was throwing its own high-octane punches, creating a wave of poker frenzy that swept across the virtual felt.
PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker Mania witnessed the birth of a new star! Suyash Sanghavi, a dedicated grinder for two years, made poker history with a breathtaking victory in the penultimate bracelet event, the #29 The MoneyMaker. A strategic heads-up deal sealed his win, awarding him the coveted champion’s bracelet and a massive ₹8.99 Lakhs.
But the night wasn’t just about the champion. ‘Shravsmanth,’ fresh off their recent WTF win, ignited the tables. Their spectacular run culminated in a runner-up finish in #29 The MoneyMaker. The heads-up deal added a whopping ₹9.05 Lakhs to their winnings, bringing their total to a staggering ₹9.13 Lakhs – making them the day`s biggest winner.
JaiKiran Kumar, known for his Game Changer 4.0 win and February leaderboard dominance, conquered PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for a ₹1.43 Lakhs payday. His relentless drive extended to Natural8 India`s Omaholic MYSTERY BOUNTY Main and Adda52`s Voyager, boosting his total Monday haul to a hefty ₹4.06 Lakhs. ‘Kamal349’ battled hard for a runner-up finish in The Big Show Lite, pocketing a respectable ₹1.06 Lakhs.
Samyak Sethi turned the heat up in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, dominating the competition for a ₹2.19 Lakhs win. He wasn’t done there, adding another cash to bring his Monday total to ₹2.29 Lakhs. ‘Bonomo’ gave chase, securing a runner-up finish and a ₹2.08 Lakhs payday.
On MPL Poker, Chandan Das took down the MS #11 Monday Madness in style, securing a ₹1.64 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal. Molla Samir Hossain earned ₹1.58 Lakhs as the runner-up.
Amrit Kaur hit a new milestone on Adda52, clinching her first-ever flagship title in the Iron Man and pocketing ₹1.44 Lakhs after a three-way deal. Prabhat Paliya secured the runner-up spot and ₹1.22 Lakhs. With two more scores, his total winnings reached ₹1.35 Lakhs. Ankur Sehgal rounded out the podium with a third-place finish, collecting ₹1.18 Lakhs.
Mohit Bohra finally broke his month-long title-less streak, dominating Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt PKO for a triumphant ₹1.04 Lakhs win! His perseverance paid off, as four deep runs swelled his total Monday winnings to ₹1.34 Lakhs. Rising poker sensation Hardik Nair battled to a runner-up finish in the Money Hunt PKO, earning ₹72,615 and pushing his total for the day to ₹97,701.
Over on Junglee Poker, Parmeet Singh Arora unleashed his poker prowess in PPL#68 Monday Monster, clinching a ₹90,900 payday. This victory contributed to a total haul of ₹96,912. ‘performer35079724’ settled for the runner-up spot, still pocketing a respectable ₹76,050.
PokerBaazi’s marquee events saw more thrilling victories: Mukesh Surana (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹75,000), ‘RemoteCashes077’ (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹65,000) and Arindam Nayak (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹62,000).
The winning didn’t stop there! Players like Kanti Devi, Jaikishan Jangid, Shravan Singh, Shiv Kumar, Divyansh Chandra, Sharad Haridasan, and Nikhel Anand also tasted victory on Monday.
Here are the Monday highlights!
PokerBaazi
#29 The MoneyMaker – ₹1 Crore GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,750
Entries – 1,421
Re-entries – 701
Prize Pool – ₹1,06,10,000
Places Paid – 387
The penultimate bracelet event of PokerBaazi’s legendary The MoneyMaker Mania delivered an unforgettable night of poker action! Suyash ‘tyso2506’ Sanghavi, a two-year veteran of the platform, defied all odds to claim the coveted ₹1 Crore GTD #29 The MoneyMaker title – his first-ever career win on PokerBaazi.
Sanghavi’s path to victory was a true testament to perseverance. In an epic nine-hour battle, he navigated a massive field of 2,122 entries (1,421 unique) in this 8 PM Monday showstopper, utilizing two bullets to achieve this monumental win. His triumph earned him not only the coveted MoneyMaker bracelet but also a life-changing ₹8.99 Lakhs payout from a heads-up deal – his highest-ever score on PokerBaazi.
This victory marks a triumphant turning point for Sanghavi. Past disappointments were transformed into fuel for his fire, and his determination ultimately secured him the title and placed him as Monday`s second-highest earner!
Suyash Sanghavi’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹17.11 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹7.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Adding to the drama, ‘Shravsmanth’, April 19’s WTF champion, nearly snatched their second title of 2024. Despite their best efforts, two bullets fell short in the #29 The MoneyMaker. However, their runner-up finish landed them a massive ₹9.05 Lakhs payout from the same heads-up deal. This, combined with a deep run in The Big Show (59th for ₹7,830), boosted their total winnings to ₹9.13 Lakhs – making them Monday’s most profitable player!
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹9,04,712* (heads-up deal)
> 59th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹7,830
Shravsmanth’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹34.41 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹12.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The MoneyMaker 80.0 final table was a battleground for poker royalty! Among those vying for the title were former The Millionaire champion Hitesh ‘hiteshbhai’ Batra (3rd for ₹5.30 Lakhs), #9 The MoneyMaker winner and poker streamer Young Gun Abhishek ‘Chipndchair’ Sonu (6th for ₹2.10 Lakhs), last night’s MS #11 Monday Madness finalist Gurpal ‘roothless’ Singh (7th for ₹1.70 Lakhs), and ever-present tournament contender, Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav (8th for ₹1.34 Lakhs).
The fight for MoneyMaker glory saw other notable poker talents grace the virtual felt like Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain (11th for ₹99,734), Avadh ‘Sting240’ Shah (12th for ₹65,782), Aniket ‘Madanmohan’ Marathe (15th for ₹65,782), Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (16th for ₹65,782), yesterday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost runner-up Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj (18th for ₹65,782), Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal (19th for ₹65,782), and Sunday’s BSS HighRoller champion Vishal ‘Vishzz’ Bajaj (20th for ₹65,782).
The ₹5,750 buy-in #29 The MoneyMaker proved irresistible, generating a massive ₹1.06 Crores prize pool. The cutthroat competition saw an incredible 387 players secure a share of the spoils, each earning at least ₹9,549.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
The Big Show – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,450
Entries – 312
Re-entries – 268
Prize Pool – ₹17,40,000
Places Paid – 117
Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi, a powerhouse on both PokerBaazi and Natural8 India, continues his reign of dominance, conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Big Show with unstoppable force! This marks Sethi’s seventh title in 2024 and another exhilarating win on PokerBaazi, following his (1000X) BSS SuperStack triumph on March 31.
Sethi, the first-ever BTS Main Event champion, emerged victorious after outplaying a staggering field of 580 contenders (312 unique) in PokerBaazi’s iconic 8 PM Monday tournament. His marathon seven-hour battle culminated in a lucrative heads-up deal, earning him a ₹2.19 Lakhs cash prize and his first-ever win in this prestigious event.
But Sethi’s Monday odyssey didn’t end there! He powered through the #29 The MoneyMaker, clinching 252nd place for an additional ₹9,549. His relentless grind propelled him to an incredible total payout of ₹2.29 Lakhs for the day!
‘Bonomo’ (opted out of our tracking), fresh off a recent (1000X) BSS SuperStack final table appearance, challenged Sethi every step of the way. The heads-up deal ensured a significant ₹2.08 Lakhs to them as the runner-up.
Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey once again demonstrated his undeniable poker prowess. Coming off a runner-up finish in Sunday’s BSS HighRoller, this sports entrepreneur and poker regular masterfully snagged five deep runs, including two final table finishes. His strategic play yielded an impressive ₹1.04 Lakhs in winnings!
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹69,774
> 4th in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹22,497
> 32nd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹6,323
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,347
> Won bounties worth ₹56 in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt PKO
Siddharth Pandey’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹94.70 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹24.97 Lakhs
The star-studded The Big Show Lite final table featured notables like the sporadic poker streamer on a heater Naveen Kumar ‘HappyHunter’ S (3rd for ₹1,39,896), recent #17 The MoneyMaker runner-up Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana (6th for ₹44,892), and #18 The MoneyMaker finalist Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar (8th for ₹27,666).
The Big Show shattered expectations, drawing seasoned grinders and aspiring challengers alike. The ₹3,450 buy-in flagship generated a massive ₹17.40 Lakhs prize pool, with a whopping 117 players sharing the spoils.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
The Big Show Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,725
Entries – 409
Re-entries – 282
Prize Pool – ₹10,36,500
Places Paid – 137
JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar has become a regular fixture in the poker headlines! This former GameChanger 4.0 champion and February’s leaderboard king, fresh off a scorching Sunday run, returned to centre stage with a thrilling victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite. This win marks a sweet redemption for Kumar, who had endured a runner-up finish in the same tournament on December 4, securing another title six days after conquering Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo.
Kumar’s win in the 7:30 PM marquee event was a testament to his perseverance and skill. He outmanoeuvred a field of 691 contenders (409 unique) – a task that required four determined entries! After a whirlwind 6.5-hour battle, Kumar clinched The Big Show Lite title and a hefty top prize of ₹1.43 Lakhs.
Kumar’s Monday proved exceptionally profitable. He added to his winning streak with seven cash finishes and bounties. His total haul for the day reached an impressive ₹4.06 Lakhs, including a stellar run in Natural8 India’s Omaholic MYSTERY BOUNTY Main and another podium finish in Adda52’s Voyager.
> 93rd in Natural8 India’s Omaholic MYSTERY BOUNTY Main for ₹1,98,102
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹1,42,726
> 3rd in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹30,414
> 357th in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹9,549
> 49th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹7,830
> 25th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,198
> 33rd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹6,125
> Won bounties worth ₹4,063 in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt PKO
PokerBaazi regular ‘Kamal349’ (active since 2022) came heartbreakingly close to their first title breakthrough in The Big Show Lite! Despite putting up a fierce fight, they had to settle for a runner-up finish. However, their ₹1.06 Lakhs prize marks a personal best, making up for all past losses.
Kamal349’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.18 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹60,304
The Big Show Lite’s final table clash included several seasoned Baazigars. Among them were Dhaval ‘dhaval09’ Solanki (3rd for ₹82,920), last week’s podium finisher in this event, Adarsh ‘lazygamer007’ Jha (4th for ₹55,971) and Shubham ‘ShUbh1995’ Nirban (8th for ₹15,755).
With a ₹1,725 buy-in, The Big Show Lite offered immense value. The massive turnout generated a ₹10.37 Lakhs prize pool, exceeding the advertised guarantee by a whopping 38%. The top 137 shared in this enhanced bounty, showcasing the tournament’s popularity and appeal.
Final Table Results
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 239
Re-entries – 155
Prize Pool – ₹6,86,000
Places Paid – 71
Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana, the former #BB3 MoneyMaker champion, has been on an unstoppable tear in April. His latest conquest, a hard-fought victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, is a testament to his dominance this month. This marks Surana’s fourth win in this specific event, on top of triumphs in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, Daily Boost (twice!), the prestigious The Endeavour, and an astonishing seven final table appearances in April.
Surana’s journey to the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT title was a marathon, not a sprint. It took him 5.5 hours to outlast a field of 394 skilled players (155 unique) in this 10 PM high-octane event. His unwavering focus and calculated aggression earned him a ₹74,584 payday after a heads-up deal. But the Chennai-based powerhouse wasn’t done – he parlayed his momentum into three more deep runs, raking in a grand total of ₹1.03 Lakhs for his tireless efforts.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) #Daily SPRINT for ₹74,584* (heads-up deal)
> 190th in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹12,732
> 40th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹9,918
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big ShowLite for ₹6,012
Mukesh Surana’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹49.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹49.13 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹16.68 Lakhs
Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani, a recent NPS#88 (PLO-5) Slamdunk gold-medalist coming off a final table appearance in last week’s The Pride Lite, put on a brilliant display but fell just short of his second title this year in the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. While a runner-up finish stung, Kamnani secured a handsome ₹67,327 payday from the deal.
Vijay Kamnani’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹49.24 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was a reg-infested battleground. Notable names included yesterday’s 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT finalist Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (4th for ₹35,992), Friday’s Daily Night SPRINT finalist Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes (5th for ₹27,765), and Sachin ‘sachin34’ Kinger (6th for ₹21,595).
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT attracted a massive turnout, shattering its guarantee and generating a ₹6.86 Lakhs prize pool. This popular tournament rewarded the top 71 with payouts, highlighting its strong value proposition and appeal to players of all levels.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 174
Re-entries- 138
Prize Pool – ₹5,42,880
Places Paid – 64
After half a year of hitting the tables hard on PokerBaazi, ‘RemoteCashes077’ hit the jackpot in style! This card-slinging champion went beast mode in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost.
Clocking nearly 5.5 hours of intense play, ‘RemoteCashes077’ conquered the 1:30 PM marquee tournament, outplaying a field of 312 entries (174 unique). Their triumph not only marked their maiden PokerBaazi title but also a triumphant return to profitability and a neat ₹65,146 payday.
RemoteCashes077’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹99,999 | Site Profits: ₹24,402 | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The Afternoon Boost final table pulsed with talent, and Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj, no stranger to success, shone brightly. Riding the wave of a recent Adda52 Holdem Bash win and a near-miss as runner-up in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, this NPS#104 Megadive silver medalist wasn’t playing around. Baj entered the Afternoon Boost twice, ultimately securing a runner-up finish and a handsome ₹47,231 payout. But his Monday wasn’t over – two additional deep runs boosted his earnings to a striking ₹1.17 Lakhs.
> 18th in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹65,782
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹47,231
> 77th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹3,628
Shrey Bajaj’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.30 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹9.85 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.76 Lakhs
The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table sizzled with even more talent as Rajarshi ‘Rajsuk’ Saha navigated his way to a seventh-place finish, earning a respectable ₹13,952.
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost smashed its guarantee, generating a ₹42,880 surplus. The top 64 players made the money zone, with even the min-cashers walking away with a satisfying ₹3,800.
Final Table Results
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 175
Re-entries- 122
Prize Pool – ₹5,16,780
Places Paid – 64
Arindam ‘darkhorse94’ Nayak is on a title-winning tear on PokerBaazi. His recent triumphs are a testament to his skills and determination. Last month, he struck gold twice in the #NPSIndia2024, taking down the NPS#102 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT and NPS#121 (PLO-4). Nayak’s hot streak continued, adding victories in the Midnight SPRINT and the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost to his impressive list of accolades.
His winning ways reached new heights in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. After a gruelling five-hour, 48-minute battle royale, Nayak outmanoeuvred a field of 297 entries (175 unique) in this 7:15 PM marquee event. His victory not only boosted his winnings by ₹62,014 but also marked his fifth title of 2024 and his first-ever win in this specific tournament.
Arindam Nayak’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹77.22 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹28.89 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹24.35 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.98 Lakhs
The 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was a hotbed of talent. ‘KhanDx’ turned in a commendable performance, entering the tournament twice and securing a hard-earned runner-up finish worth ₹44,960.
KhanDx’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.33 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.25 Lakhs
Akhil ‘ajocool’ Jain is another player who can’t be ignored. Fresh off wins in March’s Daily Night SPRINT and the recent Nighttide DST Adda, Jain outlasted the competition in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, taking third place and ₹33,591.
But his night was far from over. Fueled by momentum, Jain went on an astonishing run with another 11 deep runs, including three final-table finishes. This saw him collect victories in the PLO-6 Daily (₹11,972) and impressive finishes in Iron Man (6th for ₹35,769) and Nighttide DST Adda (7th for ₹6,149). His Monday grind raked in an amazing total of ₹1.13 Lakhs in winnings.
> 6th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹35,769
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹33,591
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily for ₹11,972
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹9,918
> 7th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹6,149
> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,113
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 Boost for ₹2,864
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily for ₹2,534
> 40th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,332
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹2,157
> 15th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹1,250
> 20th in Adda52’s Iron Man Lite for ₹780
Akhil Jain’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹40.33 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, the 2022 TLB leaderboard champion and recent runner-up in #11 The MoneyMaker, battled to a fifth-place finish in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹21,395. His Monday night was a marathon, with five more deep runs pushing his total winnings to ₹78,126.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹35,992
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹21,395
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹12,528
> 48th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹3,709
> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,653
> 24th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹1,849
Aditya ‘adi1108’ Sharma, the NPS#136 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT bronze medalist coming off wins in the (500X) Daily and Evening SPRINT, scored a sixth-place finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, amassing ₹26,735 in total from three deep runs.
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹16,279
> 70th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹6,612
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily for ₹3,844
Aditya Sharma’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.26 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹25.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹41.86 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹5.71 Lakhs
Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar‘s approach of entering the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT thrice was rewarded with a seventh-place finish and a sweet ₹13,281.
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT drew a massive crowd, smashing its guarantee and creating an additional ₹16,780 in the prize pool. The top 64 players shared in the spoils, with even those at the bottom of the payout ladder taking home a respectable ₹3,618.
Final Table Results
‘Treys’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹60,140), ‘Realfish’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹31,820), ‘Futuristic’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹23,890), ‘knightkingg’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹18,490), ‘Sabakunogaara’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹16,110), ‘Killerboy10’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹16,010), and ‘Nagapoker’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹12,000) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
PPL#68 Monday Monster – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 186
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 29
Monday night ignited with the long-awaited return of sporadic online grinder Parmeet ‘singhpoker’ Singh Arora, who emerged from the shadows after a year-long hiatus. His Spartan Poker low-stakes Turbo win last year in April seemed like ancient history, but his comeback in Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD PPL#68 Monday Monster was nothing short of explosive. In an epic 7-hour and 16-minute session, Arora rewrote his legend, outlasting a seasoned field of 186 competitors.
This victory wasn’t just a return to form; it was a statement of sheer dominance. Arora blazed a trail to the top in this 8 PM PPL marquee, raking in a personal best ₹90,900 payday – a breathtaking turnaround after being absent from the scorer’s list for quite a while.
Arora’s Monday dominance didn’t end with the Monday Monster crown! He also stormed PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite, finishing 28th for ₹6,012. His total haul for the day reached ₹96,912, marking a truly spectacular return to form.
> 1st in Junglee Poker’s PPL#68 Monday Monster for ₹90,900
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹6,012
Parmeet Singh Arora’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.09 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹146 | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.25 Lakhs
The battle for the PPL#68 Monday Monster title was fierce! While Arora stood tall at the end, ‘performer35079724’ deserves recognition for their hard-fought runner-up finish and ₹76,050 prize.
Pratik ‘pm2404’ Manjrekar, known for his incredible EndBoss runner-up finish last July, continued his scoring streak. His third-place finish in the Monday Monster earned him ₹58,000. Manjrekar’s relentless grind didn’t stop there, as he secured four other profitable finishes, ultimately bringing home over ₹1.04 Lakhs.
The ₹2,300 buy-in PPL#68 Monday Monster promised thrilling rewards. A ₹1.28 Lakhs overlay sweetened the pot, and the top 29 finishers shared in the spoils, igniting the competitive spirits of countless poker enthusiasts.
Final Table Results
The other PPL title winners of the day included ‘ashishdorjee’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD PPL#69 Monday Battleground for ₹51,792) and ‘jod..jj’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PPL#67 for ₹23,779).
MPL Poker
MS#11 Monday Madness – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,000
Entries – 184
Re-entries – 33
Re-buys – 56
Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000
Places Paid – X
Day 4 of MPL Poker’s biggest-yet ₹2.50 Crore GTD Poker Master Series 4.0 was a rollercoaster of high-stakes action! Three tournaments with ₹12 Lakhs in guarantees brought the heat, with the ₹10 Lakhs GTD MS#11 Monday Madness serving as the scorching headliner.
Chandan ‘chandan777’ Das made the night his own, reigning supreme in the Monday Madness! Outlasting a field of 273 determined players, he emerged victorious in the 8:30 PM flagship event. A heads-up deal secured him a massive ₹1.64 Lakhs win, marking a monumental achievement in his poker journey.
Molla ‘hututu0060’ Samir Hossain displayed undeniable poker prowess throughout the tournament. Despite coming close to the title, his runner-up finish didn’t go unnoticed, the savvy heads-up deal earning him ₹1.58 Lakhs.
The ever-consistent Gurpal ‘rani7112121’ Singh delivered another profitable performance! He raked in over ₹2.09 Lakhs across three deep runs, including two final table appearances. Notably, his seventh-place finish in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker (₹1.70 Lakhs) and another seventh place in the Monday Madness (₹33,500) propelled him past the ₹50 Lakhs mark in annual winnings!
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹1,69,760
> 7th in MPL Poker’s MS #11 Monday Madness for ₹33,500
> 29th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,943
Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding MPL Poker, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹86.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹50.58 Lakhs
The MS#11 Monday Madness final table was a spectacle, pitting emerging talents and seasoned stars. The recent MS#8 Sunday Showstopper finalist Atrij ‘pakhtoon’ Singhal (3rd for ₹88,500), Subhankar ‘fastquality2088’ Ruidas (4th for ₹65,750), Friday’s The Ballers third-place finisher Ashwin ‘rankedwheel7510’ Vijayvergiya (5th for ₹48,500), and Maya ‘aaradhya’ Singh (6th for ₹38,500) rounded out the stacked line-up.
The ₹3,000 buy-in MS #11 Monday Madness proved a fantastic investment. A significant ₹2.88 Lakhs overlay added an extra layer of value and excitement, making the tournament an even hotter battleground for those seeking poker glory.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
The other Poker Masters Series title winners of the day included Kanti ‘mantu425’ Devi (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #12 Monday Money Mania for ₹25,000) and Jaikishan ‘jaijangid6’ Jangid (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD MS#10 MPL Twilight for ₹22,000.
Adda52
Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,650
Entries – 174
Re-entries – 191
Prize Pool – ₹9,10,975
Places Paid – 55
Poker dreams ignite on Adda52, and last night, an aspiring star named Amrit ‘EkkePeEkka’ Kaur turned hers into reality! With incredible skill and determination, she conquered the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man, marking a monumental career-first flagship title with an impressive ₹1.44 Lakhs payout after firing two bullets and a three-way deal. What makes this victory even sweeter? Kaur had only played five prior tournaments on Adda52 – talk about making a grand entrance!
Kaur faced a field of 365 determined players (174 unique) in her quest for Iron Man glory. It was a true skill test, with the 8 PM battle stretching over nearly six hours. Her persistence paid off with not only the title but also a significant boost to her budding poker career.
Amrit Kaur’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.44 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.30 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The excitement reached fever pitch at the final table, where a three-way deal was struck. This savvy move guaranteed a substantial payout for runner-up Prabhat ‘prabhpal’ Paliya, a familiar face on the online grind who added ₹1.22 Lakhs to his bankroll, and site-user Ankur ‘acceleration’ Sehgal, who banked ₹1.18 Lakhs third-place prize.
Paliya continued his hot streak and raked in a total of ₹1.35 Lakhs on the night from two other deep runs.
> 2nd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,21,766* (denotes a three-way deal)
> 337th in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹9,549
> 78th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹3,628
Prabhat Paliya’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.49 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹47.58 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹32.92 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.20 Lakhs
Several Adda52 regulars made significant strides in the Monday showdown. Two-time Iron Man champion Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, clinching his third Freeze Out Adda title for ₹12,536 just weeks after his Friday Bounty win. Not content with one victory, he went all in, storming to a fourth-place finish in Iron Man for ₹66,375, amassing a total of ₹81,253 across three deep runs.
> 4th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹66,375
> 1st in Adda52’s Freeze Out Adda for ₹12,536
> 15th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹2,342
Divyansh Chandra’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹51.70 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹22.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹18.58 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹7.75 Lakhs
Shravan ‘Maelwyn’ Singh showcased his tournament mastery on Adda52 yet again! Riding high after a second-place finish in the recent Sunday Bounty, this April The Ballers champion clinched his sixth career title in the ₹60K GTD Bounty Adda, raking in ₹14,720 (₹5,164 in bounties).
Singh’s winning ways didn’t stop there – he scored fifth-place finishes in Iron Man and Iron Man Lite, adding a cumulative ₹70,487 to his bankroll across four impressive runs.
> 5th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹48,798
> 1st in Adda52’s Bounty Adda for ₹14,720
> 5th in Adda52’s Iron Man Lite for ₹4,098
> 12th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹2,871
Shravan Singh’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹56.93 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹27.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹14.94 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹7.39 Lakhs
Akhil ‘ajocool’ Jain, fresh off a podium finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, navigated his way to another final table, placing sixth in Iron Man for ₹35,769.
The ₹2,650 buy-in Iron Man proved its popularity by generating a massive ₹9.11 Lakhs prize pool, crushing its guarantee. The top 55 players shared in this lucrative kitty, demonstrating the competitive field and the tournament’s undeniable allure.
Final Table Results
*denotes a three-way deal
‘Zoca’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹55,587), ‘kumarsawan2010’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,85), Shravan ‘Maelwyn’ Singh (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹14,720), Shiv ‘StudZoom’ Kumar (Won ₹70K GTD Iron Man Lite for ₹13,689), Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹12,536), Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹11,825), and ‘Vikram804’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,817) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.
Pocket52
‘Nervous’ won ₹50K GTD Pocket Jacks for ₹11,830.
Spartan Poker
Money Hunt PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,875
Entries – 101
Re-entries – 22
Re-buys – 46
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,88,750
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,11,250
Places Paid – 15
After a month of near-misses, seasoned veteran Mohit ‘MazaAaya’ Bohra finally broke his title drought with an exhilarating win in Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Money Hunt PKO. While he’s been a consistent grinder with six recent final table finishes, victory has remained elusive since his Helicopter win on March 26.
But last night, the stars aligned! Bohra ransacked a field of 169 entrants (101 unique) in Spartan Poker’s popular 8 PM flagship, claiming his first-ever Money Hunt PKO title and a significant ₹1.04 Lakhs (₹48,374 in bounties) payout.
Bohra’s Monday dominance didn’t stop there. He padded his winnings with four impressive deep runs totalling ₹1.34 Lakhs. This included another final table appearance in Adda52’s Voyager, showcasing his cross-platform consistency.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt PKO for ₹1,04,490* (₹48,374 in bounties)
> 5th for Adda52’s Voyager for ₹16,641
> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹9,049
> 61st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,618
Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair, a rising star under the mentorship of poker legend Aditya Agarwal, came agonizingly close to another title. His valiant fight in the Money Hunt PKO earned him a runner-up finish and ₹72,615 (₹16,499 in bounties). Fueled by this near-win, Nair achieved an impressive total of ₹97,701 across four lucrative cashes.
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt PKO for ₹72,615* (₹16,499 in bounties)
> 184th in PokerBaazi’s #29 The MoneyMaker for ₹12,732
> 36th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹9,918
> 12th in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo for ₹2,436
Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Jungle Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.07 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹83.08 Lakhs
The Money Hunt PKO final clash was a spectacle of poker prowess, featuring last week’s Nano Poker Series Main Event podium finisher Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh (4th for ₹34,704), the consistently dangerous Lavesh ‘Ragnarok25’ Meena (6th for ₹29,614), and recent Sunday Superstack winner Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (7th for ₹22,316).
Despite a ₹77,500 overlay shortfall on its advertised guarantee, the ₹2,875 buy-in Money Hunt PKO remained attractive, with the top 15 finishers sharing in the ₹5 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
‘Dokkodo’ (Won ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo for ₹30,617), ‘nepalibeast’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹17,858), ‘hitmanroar’ (Won ₹75K GTD Dark Knight for ₹16,872), Nikhel ‘aludra02’ Anand (Won ₹40K GTD Knockout PKO for ₹11,634), ‘TheRahul23’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹12,000), and ‘Sanzoo’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹4,700) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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