Daily Majors: ‘Shouryaanga’ and Shreyansh Sharma Shine on Natural8 India, Tarush Gupta Strikes Gold in PokerBaazi’s The Summit

As the holiday season drifted past Christmas, its warmth carried over to the virtual poker tables. Many folks took a breather to savor the festive days with loved ones, yet plenty of dedicated players continued hunting for a year-end boost under the glow of post-Christmas lights. The pace felt a bit more laid-back, but the rewards on offer had the power to bring real cheer—and some hefty prizes.

PokerBaazi held its usual spread of tournaments—The Summit, WTF, The Summit Lite, and the Daily Last Chance—ensuring that those still in the chase had ample opportunities to cap off the year in style. Natural8 India stepped in with its own standout events, while other major poker sites made sure the action never went quiet.

Among the crowd, Natural8 India’s ‘Shouryaanga’ (anonymity requested) captured everyone’s attention with a run that seemed nearly unstoppable. After a fifth-place finish in the Sunday Winter KICK-OFF 125, they went on to dominate the Bounty Hunters Holiday Special 15 for ₹6.94 Lakhs and followed it up with a sixth-place finish in the Zodiac Goat High Roller, adding ₹1.91 Lakhs to their earnings. Those two results alone pushed their total winnings on Natural8 India to over ₹92 Lakhs. A deep run in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite pushed their single-day total past ₹8.92 Lakhs, making them Thursday’s top earner.

Over on PokerBaazi, Tarush Gupta, remembered by many for his memorable victories in Spartan Poker’s SCS #79 – High – Main Event and FTS #21 Supreme back in 2022, added another high point to his resume by claiming his second The Summit title. The prize of ₹7.96 Lakhs stands as his third-largest haul of 2024. Not far behind was Armaan Kochhar, fresh off a deep showing in WPT#19 (PLO-4) HighRoller, who battled his way to runner-up for a ₹5.30 Lakhs payday.

Natural8 India’s rising star, Shreyansh Sharma, continued his impressive streak by taking down a field of 464 players in the Bounty Blastoff 150, pocketing ₹6.39 Lakhs. This result stands as his fifth-best score on the platform so far. In doing so, he not only took his monthly total to ₹1.73 Crores but also pushed his overall earnings on Natural8 India to an eye-popping ₹2.77 Crores. Meanwhile, over in the Daily Winter Freezeout 250, ‘lolwhat2616’ claimed sixth place for ₹3.02 Lakhs—their third-best score on Natural8 India.

PokerBaazi also saw its share of climactic moments. Nishant Kumar—famously known for his The MoneyMaker 72.0 triumph—shook off a 5.5-month lull to capture his first WTF title, earning ₹3.78 Lakhs. This marks his seventh-best showing on the platform this year. The day didn’t end there for Kumar, who also managed a deep run in the Summit Lite to nudge his overall haul past ₹3.86 Lakhs. Finishing right behind him was Ankit Wadhawan (2023 POY #5), who locked in ₹2.50 Lakhs. It’s his second time placing runner-up in the WTF, with the first dating back to June 2023.

Shifting the spotlight to Adda52, Arun Kumar—fresh off an MMA Mega PKO [8-Max] title—outmaneuvered the competition in the Columbus, earning ₹3.33 Lakhs, his fourth-largest score on the site. The runner-up was Saransh Garg, a name already etched in memory thanks to his IPM#4 Inaugural Championship and NPS India 2024 Saturday Slamdunk wins. Garg collected ₹2.44 Lakhs for placing second, and with another deep run adding to his total, he managed to exceed ₹2.64 Lakhs for the day. Better yet, this pushed him past the ₹1 Crore mark in annual earnings, cementing his place among the year’s standout performers.

Thursday brought a welcome turn of events for Young Gun Hardik Nair, who broke a 3.5-month dry spell by clinching the top spot in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite. He took home the ₹2 Lakhs first-place prize, and with additional payouts boosting his total to ₹2.48 Lakhs, he’s now just a step away from crossing the ₹4 Crores lifetime mark. Hot on his heels was the experienced Anish Arora, fresh off a recent Sunday Head Hunter title, who secured the runner-up position and ₹1.36 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, WPT#14 Mini Championship winner Adwait Pol carried on his holiday hot streak by winning PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1.83 Lakhs, ultimately reaching ₹1.92 Lakhs across two deep runs. Platform regular ‘richertilter’ came in second with ₹1.19 Lakhs—marking their fourth-best finish overall and a memorable highlight for the year.

Over on Junglee Poker, Mayank Maruka—who recently scored a podium finish in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick—claimed the Thursday Thunder for ₹1.21 Lakhs. With six deep runs to his name, his total came in just shy of ₹1.60 Lakhs, wrapping up a productive day.

It wasn’t only the headliners who thrived on Thursday, though. Players like Aritra Hazra, Niteen Raj, Himanshu Kumar, Rakesh Jangid, Satyapal, Sahil Verma, and Aditya Sharma all walked away with noteworthy victories, adding fresh milestones to their growing resumes.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Summit – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹10,000

Entries – 351

Re-entries – 259

Prize Pool – ₹53,04,560

Places Paid – 94

The holiday spirit was alive and well on PokerBaazi’s virtual felts Thursday night as Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta delivered a stellar performance in ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Summit, wrapping up the post-Christmas festivities with a bang. Known for his unforgettable wins in Spartan Poker’s SCS #79 – High – Main Event and FTS #21 Supreme back in 2022, Gupta has been making waves again this year. Just a month after claiming his first The Summit title, he was back in the winner’s circle, proving his dominance in style.

The festive evening began at 8 PM, with The Summit drawing a massive field of 610 entries (351 unique) eager to claim victory. Over eight hours and 19 minutes of intense gameplay, Gupta outlasted the competition, claiming his second Summit title along with a handsome ₹7.96 Lakhs payday. This win marked his third-largest score of 2024 and ninth-largest career cash, placing him among the night’s top earners. Only Natural8 India’s ‘Shouryaanga’ earned more on the day, making Gupta Thursday’s second-highest winner.

Tarush Gupta’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.46 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.03 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹49.48 Lakhs

The final table brought all the drama and excitement you’d expect from a flagship event during the holiday season. Armaan ‘TheHoodedClaw’ Kochhar, riding a hot streak from recent deep runs—including a stellar performance in PokerBaazi’s WPT#19 (PLO-4) HighRoller—was on a mission to claim his second Summit title. After battling his way to heads-up play, Kochhar fell just short, taking home ₹5.30 Lakhs for his runner-up finish.

The rest of the final table was packed with proven talent, including the recent WPT#71 Megastack champion Gokul ‘Gokulsnaps’ Krishna (4th for ₹3.05 Lakhs), the ever-dangerous Wilson ‘kalingkaling’ Yomso (5th for ₹2.58 Lakhs), and the WPT#64 Deepstack winner Chandan ‘cddas’ Das (7th for ₹1.67 Lakhs).

The ₹10,000 buy-in The Summit smashed its advertised ₹50 Lakhs guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹53.05 Lakhs. The top 94 finishers cashed out with a minimum payout of ₹19,096—nearly double the buy-in, making the tournament a festive delight for grinders.

Final Table Results

1. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹7,95,684
2. Armaan ‘TheHoodedClaw’ Kochhar – ₹5,30,456
3. gdgdg – ₹3,97,842
4. Gokul ‘Gokulsnaps’ Krishna – ₹3,05,012
5. Wilson ‘kalingkaling’ Yomso – ₹2,58,332
6. LETSGO – ₹2,12,182
7. Chandan ‘cddas’ Das – ₹1,67,094
8. Punitk – ₹1,23,596

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 464

Re-entries – 405

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 121

The festive glow of the post-Christmas season shone brightly on PokerBaazi’s virtual felts as Mumbai’s Nishant ‘rektace’ Kumar delivered a performance to remember in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF. After enduring a challenging 5.5-month title drought since his Daily Micro HighRoller win in July, Kumar reclaimed the spotlight in style, capturing his first-ever WTF title.

Kumar, known for his relentless consistency, has had an incredible year of close calls. The MoneyMaker 72.0 champion from April, Kumar came heartbreakingly close to the top spot multiple times, including a runner-up finish in The MoneyMaker 89.0 in October and a podium finish in Adda52’s Big Whale in November. Just last week, Kumar narrowly missed another title in the WPT#44 Mini Main, finishing second. Riding the momentum of these deep runs and embracing the season’s festive spirit, Kumar powered through a fiercely competitive field to claim a well-deserved victory.

The WTF began at 7:30 PM and attracted 869 entries (464 unique), creating an intense battleground of talent. Over 7.5 grueling hours, Kumar showcased tactical brilliance and unwavering focus to outmaneuver the competition. When the dust finally settled, he emerged victorious, earning ₹3.78 Lakhs, his seventh-best score on PokerBaazi this year. The win marked his seventh career title and his fourth on PokerBaazi in 2024.

Kumar’s night didn’t end there. He made a deep run in the Summit Lite, adding to his total winnings and bringing his boxing day haul to an impressive ₹3.86 Lakhs.

> 1st PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,78,000

> 45th PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹7,608

Meanwhile, Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, the 2023 Player of the Year #5, found himself in familiar territory—just shy of a WTF title. Known for his stellar performances, Wadhawan has consistently delivered deep runs across tournaments, including runner-up finishes in WPT#9 Warm-Up and final table appearances in WPT#15 (7-Max) Turbo, WPT#55 SuperStack, and WPT#79 Premiere (PLO-6).

Last night, Wadhawan fired three bullets in his quest for victory and engaged in an electrifying heads-up duel with Kumar. Despite his best efforts, he had to settle for second place, earning ₹2.50 Lakhs—his second runner-up finish in the WTF, with his first dating back to June 2023.

Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.69 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.29 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹70.22 Lakhs

The WTF also featured strong showings from other notable players, like Wednesday’s Daily Last Chance finalist and Bumper Car champ Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (3rd for ₹1.85 Lakhs), last week’s WPT#51 (5-Max) Hyper podium finisher Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara (4th for ₹1.43 Lakhs), and previous night’s Daily Boost finalist Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu (7th for ₹75,000).

With a ₹3,300 buy-in, the WTF came just ₹5,970 shy of its ₹25 Lakhs guarantee but delivered a thrilling competition that kept players on their toes. The top 121 finishers shared the prize pool, with a minimum cash of ₹7,000—a great return on investment for many grinders.

Final Table Results

1. Nishant ‘rektace’ Kumar – ₹3,78,000
2. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹2,50,000
3. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹1,85,000
4. Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara – ₹1,42,500
5. Anonshark – ₹1,17,250
6. skshahab – ₹95,750
7. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹75,000
8. Frankie08 – ₹54,750

Summit Lite – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 309

Re-entries – 177

Prize Pool – ₹12,67,974

Places Paid – 78

Monday night was nothing short of sensational for Young Gun Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair, the promising star under the guidance of Indian poker legend Aditya Agarwal. Nair showcased his poker prowess with a string of impressive performances across platforms, raking in a hefty ₹2.48 Lakhs payday.

The highlight of his grind was a commanding victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Summit Lite, marking a triumphant return to the winner’s circle after a 3.5-month drought since his Bounty Madness win.

The 7:30 PM mini-flagship event drew 486 entries (309 unique), creating a fiercely competitive field. But Nair was on a mission, determined to convert his recent near-misses—including a runner-up finish in the Adda52 Sunday Head Hunter just 11 days ago—into an outright victory. Over 6 hours and 14 minutes of high-octane action, Nair outlasted the competition without having to fire any additional bullets. His efforts were rewarded with the ₹2 Lakhs top prize, marking his 18th title of 2024 and bringing him tantalizingly close to the ₹4 Crores lifetime earnings milestone.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹1,99,706

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹28,114

> 13th in Adda52’s Columbus for ₹20,426

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.74 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹46.71 Lakhs

Right behind him was experienced pro Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora, the Sunday Head Hunter champion from earlier this month. Arora came close to his second flagship title of December, securing a strong ₹1.36 Lakhs for his runner-up finish.

Anish Arora’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.33 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹42.62 Lakhs

The Summit Lite’s final table was a den of poker sharks, featuring some big names, including Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh (4th for ₹73,543), Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana (5th for ₹62,131), Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal (7th for ₹40,575) and Wednesday’s Daily Last Chance runner-up Bibhu ‘Daniel_Ivey’ Agarwal (8th for ₹29,797).

The ₹3,000 buy-in Summit Lite smashed its ₹12 Lakhs guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹12.67 Lakhs. The top 78 finishers walked away with payouts, with a minimum cash of ₹6,340—more than double the entry fee, making it an enriching event.

Final Table Results

1. Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹1,99,706
2. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹1,35,673
3. Kk13 – ₹1,03,974
4. Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹73,543
5. Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana – ₹62,131
6. ddegea001 – ₹51,353
7. Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal – ₹40,575
8. Bibhu ‘Daniel_Ivey’ Agarwal – ₹29,797

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 300

Re-entries – 249

Prize Pool – ₹11,93,526

Places Paid – 87

Boxing Day wasn’t just about post-Christmas cheer—it brought some serious action to the virtual felt! PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance kept the festive vibes alive, drawing a massive field of players eager to turn their holiday grind into gold. And one player did just that: Adwait ‘SSHOTT’ Pol, who delivered a knockout performance to claim the late-night flagship title.

Riding high from his WPT#14 Mini Championship win earlier this month, Pol continued his holiday hot streak by conquering the 10:30 PM flagship event. The tournament saw 549 entries (300 unique), smashing its guarantee and setting the stage for over 6.5 hours of intense action. When the final card was dealt, Pol stood alone at the top, taking home a Boxing Day prize of ₹1.83 Lakhs. To add more cheer to his night, Pol also ran deep in The Summit Lite, bringing his total Thursday earnings to a festive ₹1.92 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,82, 848

> 116th in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹9,129

Adwait Pol’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹35.68 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹59.11 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.11

The holiday spirit extended to ‘richertilter,’ a PokerBaazi regular of over 2.5 years, who came tantalizingly close to their first flagship win and their fourth title of the year. Entering the Daily Last Chance through a ₹250 buy-in satellite, they turned that small investment into a massive ₹1.19 Lakhs payday—a return of more than 477 times their buy-in. Though they finished as the runner-up, the Boxing Day grind became their fourth-best score ever and a highlight of their year.

richertilter’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹28.22 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The Daily Last Chance final table was a gathering of familiar faces, including Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal (3rd for ₹89,634), last month’s The Big Show Lite champion Pritam ‘ThePeriodontist’ Amritkar (4th for ₹57,647), the recent WPT#48 Superstack runner-up Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur (6th for ₹47,502), Sunday’s WPT#88 Main Event finalist Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (7th for ₹37,596), and Tanay ‘tanay0405’ Kauntia (8th for ₹27,809).

With a buy-in of ₹2,500, the Daily Last Chance smashed its guarantee, generating a prize pool of over ₹11.94 Lakhs. The top 87 finishers cashed, with a min-cash of ₹5,252 – more than double the buy-in! Boxing Day proved to be a rewarding night for players who braved the late grind, keeping the tables buzzing into the early hours of Friday.

Final Table Results

1. Adwait ‘SSHOTT’ Pol – ₹1,82,848
2. richertilter – ₹1,19,353
3. Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal – ₹89,634
4. amyourdaddy – ₹68,031
5. Pritam ‘ThePeriodontist’ Amritkar – ₹57,647
6. Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹47,502
7. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹37,596
8. Tanay ‘tanay0405’ Kauntia – ₹27,809

‘naghiss’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹74,750), ‘ScorpionQueen’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹32,020), ‘GGPokerAJ’ (Won ₹1 Lakh PKO for ₹31,335), ‘venom1010’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO 6 Daily for ₹30,450), Rakesh ‘rakeshjangid’ Jangid (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹25,920), ‘mahi832612’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Evening SPRINT for ₹18,110), ‘onix’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs 7-Max SPRINT for ₹16,440), Aditya ‘adit1108’ Sharma (Won ₹1 Lakh 6-Max SPRINT for ₹11,630), ‘rohit0042w’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Midnight SPRINT for ₹9,700), and ‘smonsez’ (Won ₹1 Lakh Boost for ₹9,270) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Thursday Thunder – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 156

Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,05,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹1,95,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 17

The holiday vibes weren’t just in the air—they were on the virtual felts of Junglee Poker, where the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Thursday Thunder turned an ordinary midweek night into a heated battle of skill and strategy. The 9:30 PM marquee event drew a lively crowd of 156 contenders, all ready to test their mettle in a tournament that kept the tables buzzing until the early hours of Friday morning.

When the dust settled at 4 AM, it was Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka who stood tall. A familiar name in the mid-stakes circuit and a five-time Daily Last Chance winner, Maruka added another accolade to his growing list. Riding the momentum of his third-place finish in the Adda52 Sunday Big Slick, he bagged the ₹1.21 Lakhs top prize, with a hefty ₹65,977 in bounties sweetening the pot.

Better yet, he went on to cash in another five events before calling it a night, pushing his total winnings for the day to almost ₹1.60 Lakhs.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹1,20,846 (₹65,977 in bounties)

> 45th in Adda52’s Colombus for ₹10,567

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite for ₹9,129

> 10th in SpartanPoker’s Supreme for ₹7,200

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,000

> 78th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹5,252

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.80 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #26 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.44 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹34.81 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

Mystery site regular ‘fantastico46856941’ finished the Thursday Thunder in second place, and this feat earned them a cool ₹65,238 (₹10,430 in bounties).

The Thursday Thunder final table hosted big names, including Goan poker stalwart Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira (3rd for ₹37,240) and renowned poker streamer Rahul ‘rahulskul’ Kumar (6th for ₹23,821).

With a buy-in of ₹2,875, Thursday Thunder fell short of its ₹5 Lakhs prize pool by a substantial ₹1.10 Lakhs. The top 17 players shared in the rewards, making it a thrilling and profitable night for those who braved the intense competition.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹1,20,846
2. fantastico46856941 – ₹65,238
3. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹37,240
4. rafter41283698 – ₹45,242
5. ajjubhiya – ₹24,948
6. Rahul ‘rahulskul’ Kumar – ₹23,821
7. imranzakhaev – ₹18,386
8. fauna – ₹18,749

₹15 Lakhs GTD Countdown Party – Qualifier 2

Q2> Entries – 92 | Survivors – 12 | Chip Leader – ‘fisherman199’ (280,387)

Combined> Entries – 164 | Survivors – 21 | Chip Leader – Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana-1’ Singh (404,782)

‘rah’ (Won ₹8 Lakhs GTD Thursday Mini Highroller for ₹1.97 Lakhs), and ‘smag’ (Won ₹90K GTD Thursday Sunsetter for ₹22,162) won the other Thursday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Columbus – ₹17 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 186

Re-entries – 173

Prize Pool – ₹17,95,000

Places Paid – 55

The holiday season brought more than just cheer—it brought high-stakes poker action to Adda52, where players were in the mood to grind and celebrate. On Thursday night, the ₹17 Lakhs GTD Columbus set the virtual felts ablaze, and it was Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar who delivered a Boxing Day performance to remember. Known for his relentless consistency, Kumar extended his streak of bagging at least one win every month since February, adding yet another title to his glittering poker resume.

It was a festive evening for Kumar, who made the most of the season’s good vibes. Fresh off his earlier win this month in the MMA Mega PKO [8-Max], he entered the 8 PM flagship event with unwavering determination. Over eight and a half hours of grueling competition, Kumar navigated a fierce field of 186 players (359 total entries) to claim the top prize of ₹3.33 Lakhs—his fourth-biggest score on Adda52.This victory also marked his 22nd title of 2024, capping off a sensational year with more fireworks.

Arun Kumar’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹75.38 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹47.63 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹59.13 Lakhs| Annual Profits: ₹45.05 Lakhs

The final heads-up duel was as electrifying as the season’s spirit. Kumar squared off against Saransh ‘don004’ Garg, a decorated pro with titles like the IPM#4 Inaugural Championship and NPS India 2024 Saturday Slamdunk. Garg, known for his sharp gameplay, pushed Kumar to the limit in a thrilling battle, but Kumar’s precise moves and fearless aggression sealed the deal. Garg walked away with ₹2.44 Lakhs for his runner-up finish, adding another impressive result to his portfolio.

Garg didn’t stop there, as he carried his Boxing Day grind into PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite, finishing 11th and adding ₹19,654 to his bankroll. With over ₹2.64 Lakhs in total winnings for the day, Garg surpassed the ₹1 Crore mark in annual winnings!

Saransh Garg’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.67 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.34 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores

The Columbus final table sparkled with some of the finest poker stars. Md ‘t9ace’ Nazim took third place for ₹1.78 Lakhs, while Sunday’s WPT#86 Deepstack finalist Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj claimed fifth for ₹96,151. Other notable performers included Sunday’s WPT#83 Superstack finalist Prince ‘pranavcr07’ Singh (6th for ₹70,479) and last week’s Iron Man runner-up Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee (8th for ₹37,867).

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, the Columbus tournament smashed its ₹17 Lakhs guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹17.95 Lakhs. The top 55 finishers cashed, with a minimum payout of ₹10,567—more than enough to sweeten the festive grind.

Final Table Results

1. Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar – ₹3,33,078
2. Saransh ‘don004’ Garg – ₹2,44,145
3. Md ‘t9ace’ Nazim – ₹1,78,958
4. Gabbar1510 – ₹1,31,175
5. Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj – ₹96,151
6. Prince ‘pranavcr07’ Singh – ₹70,479
7. thejakunuthuru – ₹51,661
8. Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee – ₹37,867

‘patrickco’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bumper Car for ₹43,697), Niteen ‘niteenplus’ Raj (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹34,414), Himanshu ‘Raceoflife’ Kumar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘RM2021’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Bounty for ₹27,512), Satyapal ‘zoca’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Bounty Adda for ₹17,718), ‘VNB2030 (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹12,536), and Sahil ‘turtle99’ Verma (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹12,429) won the other Thursday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘gameofdeath’ (Won ₹6.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets for ₹1.71 Lakhs), Aritra ‘salazar’ Hazra (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.04 Lakhs), ‘clearweek_gkuds’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹32,160), and ‘CharlieHarper’ (Won ₹80K GTD Brunch for ₹24,000) Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘babastrip’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹57,790), ‘Amit Sur’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹44,400), ‘aggtarun’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹17,004), Rahul ‘rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹13,507), and ‘Vipul27031985’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹12,300) won the Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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