Daily Majors: Vishal Bajaj, Harsh Bubna, Debapriya Manna & Advait Rajguru Post Standout Victories on Thursday

In light of the recently imposed 28% GST on player deposits, the entire real-money gaming platform sector has been hit by significant challenges. Nevertheless, poker platforms are demonstrating resilience. These platforms have strategically rolled out policies that offer various player incentives to offset the impact of this tax burden. Yet, the repercussions are evident in player traffic. There’s been a noticeable decline, leading to a scenario where while some operators could hold on to Thursday’s tournament guarantees, others had to recalibrate and scale back.

While regular tournaments proceeded as usual, players were treated to some special attractions. On the roster were Junglee Poker’s ₹3 Crores GTD Poker Premier League, MPL Poker’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Poker Master Series, and the eighth qualifier of PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T. If that wasn’t enough to spark excitement, A23 Poker will be hosting its ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Freeroll at 8 PM tonight.

Vishal Bajaj, ranked #3 in the Player of the Year standings, emerged as the day’s top scorer! The poker phenom clinched victory in Adda52’s Godfather, banking a sizable ₹6.14 Lakhs. Hot on his heels was the EndBoss 4.0 champion, Sanish Chhabra. He secured the second position and added ₹3.58 Lakhs to his kitty. Chhabra wasn’t finished, though. His commendable fourth-place finish in Spartan Poker’s Ultron brought him another ₹1.55 Lakhs, bringing his Thursday total to ₹5.27 Lakhs. Impressively, this pushed his tracked online winnings past the whopping ₹8 Crore mark!

After a triumphant performance in The MoneyMaker 42.0 on September 17, Harsh Bubna continued his stellar form by clinching victory in Spartan Poker’s Ultron, bagging ₹4.19 Lakhs (won ₹4.37 Lakhs from three deep runs). Sumit Silwal, fresh off his Mega Stack win on Tuesday, closely followed, securing the second-place prize of ₹2.84 Lakhs.

Last week’s WTF champion, Debapriya Manna, was not to be left behind. Repeating his last week’s success, he won the PokerBaazi’s WTF title once again, earning ₹3.96 Lakhs. This helped boost his Thursday total to ₹4.08 Lakhs. In the same event, Abhinav Malhotra gave a close chase, banking a personal-best ₹3.11 Lakhs for his second-place finish.

Five days after his Sunday BSS Sprint win, ‘JCchon413’ secured another triumph in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, bagging ₹3.64 Lakhs. This win is his second-largest on the platform and the fifth title of the year. A heads-up deal saw ’tiltplay’ (anonymity requested) netting an almost comparable ₹3.62 Lakhs as the runner-up.

Bengaluru’s 26-year-old poker sensation Advait Rajguru made heads turn again by shipping PokerStars India’s The Colosseum for a ₹2.54 Lakhs prize and amassing at least ₹2.68 Lakhs from two deep runs. This victory marks at least his 23rd title win this year. Sahil Babbar, the victor PLO-5 BOOST on September 26, came in second, earning a commendable ₹1.93 Lakhs. Not done yet, Babbar conquered Adda52`s Monster Turbo later in the evening for ₹1.38 Lakhs, bringing his total earnings for the day to ₹3.31 Lakhs.

Karan Sitlani, improving upon his runner-up finish in Tuesday’s Pocket Bullets, claimed the top spot in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, ending a five-month title drought and earning a personal-best ₹96,742 on the platform. Young Gun Arsh Grover, ranked #6 in the Player of the Year standings, was the event’s runner-up, earning ₹67,949. By the end of the session, Grover had amassed over ₹1.03 Lakhs in winnings.

Junglee Poker user ‘magicodds98’ made waves on the opening day of the Poker Premier League, clinching the PPL Gutshot title and bagging ₹40,000. Following closely was ‘pan8145,‘ earning a respectable ₹32,000.

The day also saw standout victories by Vishwas Khanna, Sooraj Todi, Sagar Raj, Aditya Parashar, Jatin Sablani, and Cherag Batliwalla.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 610

Re-entries – 562

Prize Pool – ₹29,30,000

Places Paid – 197

In an exhilarating display of prowess, last week’s WTF champion, Debapriya ‘detulelungikhul’ Manna, shipped the flagship event again last night, marking his second win within nine days.

Clocking in an intense nine hours and 21 minutes of play in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF, Manna deftly navigated through the vast pool of 1,172 competitors (610 unique), taking home a substantial ₹3.96 Lakhs. Hot on his heels was Abhinav ‘boom786’ Malhotra, who notched up a career-best ₹3.11 Lakhs for his commendable second-place finish.

It’s becoming increasingly evident that WTF is Manna’s playground. Notably, he clinched the second spot in the event on July 19 and came third on July 14.

On Thursday, Manna’s form wasn’t confined to just WTF; he also marked his presence in Adda52’s Godfather, securing the 53rd spot with ₹11,520, amassing total winnings of ₹4.08 Lakhs.

Debapriya Manna’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹39.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

The eight-seat final table of the WTF was graced by a line-up of poker heavyweights. Among them was last night’s Monster Turbo fourth-place finisher Vikram ‘Poke_lover’ Mishra, who secured fifth place with ₹1.08 Lakhs. Another notable player, Chirag ‘Miyagi’ Sodha, concluded his run at the seventh position, claiming ₹53,033.

With an entry buy-in of ₹2,750, WTF shattered expectations, pooling in a staggering ₹29.30 Lakhs in prize money – dramatically surpassing the advertised guarantee. The prize pool was judiciously split among the top 197 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Debapriya ‘detulelungikhul’ Manna – ₹3,96,429
2. Abhinav ‘boom786’ Malhotra – ₹3,10,580
3. JAGGU030 – ₹2,28,540
4. Alexee17 – ₹1,52,360
5. Vikram ‘Poke_lover’ Mishra – ₹1,08,410
6. missmaisel – ₹73,250
7. Chirag ‘Miyagi’ Sodha – ₹53,033
8. rup1999 – ₹36,918

The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,250

Entries – 181

Re-entries – 181

Prize Pool – ₹27,15,000

Places Paid – 65

A mere five days since clinching victory in Sunday’s BSS Sprint, PokerBaazi stalwart ‘JCchon413’ was back in the limelight with another commanding performance in the platform’s featured Thursday tournament, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit.

Over a relentless eight hours and 18 minutes, ‘JCchon413’ navigated the fierce waters of poker strategy, outclassing a competitive set of 180 opponents (362 total entries). Their mastery in the 8 PM flagship event resulted in a staggering prize of ₹3.64 Lakhs being added to their kitty. This commendable victory marks their second-largest prize on PokerBaazi, and their fifth title win this year.

The tournament’s climax witnessed a strategic heads-up deal with ’tiltplay’ (anonymity requested) walking away with an almost equivalent ₹3.62 Lakhs as the runner-up!

But ‘JCchon413’ didn’t stop there. Their skills also earned them a place in PokerBaazi’s WTF, where they clinched the 106th spot, adding another ₹6,446 to their earnings. This ensured their total winnings for the day exceeded an impressive ₹3.70 Lakhs.

JCchon413’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹92.93 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹26.75 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

The Summit’s final table was a veritable display of poker expertise, featuring a line-up of some of the best in the business. Among the poker maestros contending for the title included Natural8 India Ambassador Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni (4th for ₹1.71 Lakhs), Monday’s Eliminator champion Adithya ‘ading1’ NG (6th for ₹89,595), and Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal (7th for ₹70,862).

With an entry fee pegged at ₹8,250, The Summit’s allure was undeniable, smashing its advertised guarantee by collecting a whopping ₹27.15 Lakhs in prize money. This generous pot was shared amongst the top 65 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. JCchon413 – ₹3,63,888*
2. tiltplay – ₹3,61,832*
3. dopeinderx – ₹2,25,345
4. Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni – ₹1,71,317
5. PocketFives007 – ₹1,19,460
6. Adithya ‘ading1’ NG – ₹89,595
7. Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal – ₹70,862

*denotes a heads-up deal

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 173

Re-entries – 133

Prize Pool – ₹5,56,308

Places Paid – 59

Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna ruled the virtual poker tables of PokerBaazi yesterday afternoon. Having already made his mark as the Masters#105 (5-Max) HYPER champion in August, Khanna added to his accolades by securing the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title.

Khanna displayed a masterclass in the 2 PM marquee tournament by navigating a sprawling participant pool of 306 challengers (173 unique). After five hours of riveting gameplay, a shrewd four-way deal was struck, culminating in Khanna walking away with the title and a tidy ₹67,412.

This four-way deal saw other skilled players snagging significant rewards. ‘AlwaysAhead,’ living up to their moniker, clinched the second position, earning a cool ₹64,851. Hot on their heels was Abhishek ‘abhishekthoke’ Thoke, who pocketed ₹62,314 for his third-place finish. Meanwhile, ‘mayso18’ rounded off the top four, adding ₹47,695 to their bankroll.

It was indeed a lucrative Thursday for Khanna, as his total earnings soared to ₹74,361, spread across four noteworthy finishes:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹67,412

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s Daily 1000X for ₹3,837

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹1,672

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X Daily for ₹1,440

Vishwas Khanna’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹46.33 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.56 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Another player to watch was Shobhit ‘shobhit3373’ Naveen, who performed commendably at the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table. Naveen secured the seventh position and added a neat ₹15,298 to his earnings.

Exceeding its advertised guarantee, the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost amassed a substantial ₹5.56 Lakhs prize pool. This lucrative pot was distributed amongst the top 59 finishers, ensuring the best performers were aptly rewarded for their efforts.

Final Table Results

1. Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna – ₹67,412*
2. AlwaysAhead – ₹64,851*
3. Abhishek ‘abhishekthoke’ Thoke – ₹62,314*
4. mayso18 – ₹47,695*
5. Coldwater1923 – ₹26,814
6. chammakchallo248 – ₹19,081
7. Shobhit ‘shobhit3373’ Naveen – ₹15,298

* denotes a four-way deal

₹10 Crores GTD GOAT – Qualifier 8

Q8 > Entries – 1,055 | Re-entries – 425 | Survivors – 117 | Chip Leader – Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna (732,000)

Combined > Entries – 7,464 | Re-entries – 2,736 | Survivors – 827 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja (811,000)

‘Bluffmaster9786’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹83,700), ‘dalladaddy’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Daily 1000X for ₹69,210), ‘seankkk’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹45,070), ‘Arjun7860’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹67,580), ‘Wolfz’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD 1000X Daily for ₹41,400), ‘Tamerbhai’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹28,060), ‘AGENTP52’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹26,960), ‘makeitbig’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹26,770), ‘kabirsingh11’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹15,400), and ‘Sandy92’ (Won ₹50K GTD 5-Max Daily Turbo for ₹6,100) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 107

Re-entries – 63

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 30

In an electrifying Thursday session, Karan ‘WoW4bet’ Sitlani, already in the limelight after his impressive runner-up finish in Pocket Bullets on Tuesday, showcased his expertise again on the platform! The online regular clinched victory in Pocket52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets, signalling a triumphant return to form after a five-month title-less spell since his last top finish in PokerBaazi’s The Pride in May.

The 8 PM featured event drew a competitive line-up of 170 participants (107 unique). Amidst this fierce competition, Sitlani carved out a maiden victory on the platform in six hours and 45 minutes, netting a tidy ₹96,742 – a personal best on the site.

Karan Sitlani’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

However, Sitlani`s journey to the top wasn’t without formidable challenges. The event’s climax was a gripping heads-up battle against Young Gun Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover, renowned in poker circuits and currently holding the #6 spot in the Player of the Year rankings. Entering the 8 PM event twice, Grover’s tactical prowess led him to a commendable second-place finish, fetching him ₹67,949.

In total, Grover’s Thursday performance yielded over ₹1.03 Lakhs from three significant finishes:

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹67,949

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹21,449

> 35th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹14,080

Arsh Grover’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.85 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.44 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹66.10 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Continuing the narrative of prominent performances, Young Gun Shardul ‘user1687448220’ Parthasarathi, who secured two noteworthy fourth-place finishes on Sunday, continued his exceptional form. He accumulated a handsome ₹1.73 Lakhs across six finishes, underlined by two remarkable final table appearances:

> 3rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹61,750

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹46,427

> 12th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹30,600

> 7th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹18,893

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹10,508

> 197th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,688

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.95 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.35 Crores | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Pocket Magnets’ final table was a showcase of sheer talent. Building on his runner-up finish in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on Wednesday, Nandan ‘RageMonster’ Pugalia secured third place in Pocket Magnets last night, pocketing ₹51,013. Meanwhile, Chandan ‘Meme_lover’ Arora claimed the fifth spot, adding ₹30,275 to his account.

With the entry fee set at ₹2,750, Pocket Magnets recorded an overlay shortfall of ₹75,000. Yet, in a testament to Pocket52’s commitment to its players, the steadfast ₹5 Lakhs prize pool guarantee ensured the top 30 entrants earned their well-deserved share, with the platform distributing Tournament Discount Cash (TDC) on the overlay sum.

Final Table Results

1. Karan ‘WoW4bet’ Sitlani – ₹96,742
2. Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover – ₹67,949
3. Nandan ‘RageMonster’ Pugalia – ₹51,013
4. Suraj47 – ₹38,916
5. Chandan ‘Meme_lover’ Arora – ₹30,275
6. tiltplay – ₹23,778
7. Shardul ‘user1687448220’ Parthasarathi – ₹18,893
8. MilesMorales – ₹15,220

Sooraj ‘gotnochange’ Todi (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Dominator for ₹43,486), ‘Ram_Sree’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Brunch for ₹32,614), and ‘82##.085##154_2982510’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹32,614) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

MPL Poker

Master Series #40 Thursday Smash – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 394

Re-entries – 149

Prize Pool – ₹5,43,000

Places Paid – 95

Last night, Sushim ‘monster_4444’ Shukla showcased his mastery at MPL Poker’s esteemed ₹2.50 Crores GTD Poker Master Series. Dominating the competition, Shukla clinched the title in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Master Series #40 Thursday Smash, the crowning jewel of Day 6 in the Poker Master Series.

Amid a strong field of 543 contenders (394 unique) in the 8:30 PM Poker Master Series marquee, Shukla’s prowess was unmatched. He walked away with a significant ₹1.28 Lakhs, marking himself as MPL Poker’s star player for the night.

However, the path to the top wasn’t devoid of challenges. The adept ‘Sannidhi‘ also displayed commendable strategy, capturing the runner-up spot and pocketing a solid ₹69,692.

The Master Series #40 Thursday Smash lured players with its tempting ₹1,100 buy-in. Impressively, the event exceeded its initial guarantees by ₹43,000. MPL Poker, committed to a premium gaming experience, rewarded a total of 95 players from the boosted ₹5.43 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Sushim ‘monster_4444’ Shukla – ₹1,27,680
2. Sannidhi – ₹69,692
3. UNKNOWN – ₹37,240
4. dpan8145 – ₹21,280
5. Iammback – ₹15,960
6. hoopsking774412 – ₹13,300

Swapnil ‘dadisdad0’ Yerunkar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #41 Thursday Throwdown for ₹29,000), Bapi ‘master6361067’ Garai (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #39 for ₹19,500), Todewad ‘leader6704109’ Santosh Shivaji (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #37 MPL Brunch for ₹19,200), Sandeep ‘akira123’ Singh Rawat (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #42 Monster Stack for ₹17,450) and Bijay ‘ooooooooo7’ Sen (Won ₹50K GTD Master Series #38 MPL Sundowner for ₹10,200) won the other Master Series titles on Thursday.

Spartan Poker

Ultron – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 137

Re-entries – 43

Re-buys – 87

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Following his captivating win in The MoneyMaker 42.0 on September 17, Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna has been in scintillating form, vying for a standout victory. Over the past three weeks, he’s made his presence felt with six final table finishes.

Last night, Bubna’s consistent efforts bore fruit in Spartan Poker’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Ultron. Having previously faced two narrowly missed opportunities in the same event, finishing as the runner-up, Bubna’s determination and strategic gameplay led him to a much-deserved victory. He skillfully outperformed a strong ensemble of 267 participants (137 unique). His triumphant march to the finish line took seven intense hours and eight minutes, yielding a substantial reward of ₹4.19 Lakhs.

But Bubna’s accolades didn’t end there. Throughout the evening, he demonstrated depth and range, accumulating winnings of ₹4.37 Lakhs across three events:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹4,18,500

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,390

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,994

Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pockte52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.20 Crores

Meanwhile, hot on the heels was Tuesday’s Mega Stack, Sumit ‘pleasedontbet’ Silwal. While he missed the top spot, his performance ensured a second-place finish in Ultron, bringing in ₹2.84 Lakhs.

Sumit Silwal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹68.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra, the celebrated EndBoss 4.0 champion, was no less than a star performer. With his unmatched skills and strategy, he raked in an outstanding ₹5.27 Lakhs from just three tournaments. Significantly, two of these deep runs saw him reaching the final table. His recent performances have bolstered his online earnings, pushing them past the whopping ₹8 Crore milestone.

Chhabra’s Thursday achievements include:

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,58,400

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹1,54,800

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹13,478

Sanish Chhabra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.82 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹55.91 Lakhs

Aditya ‘Yennefer’ Agarwal, the pioneer of Indian poker and currently ranked #9 in the Player of the Year standings, amassed ₹1.28 Lakhs across three events:

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹96,300

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹17,648

> 43rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹14,080

Aditya Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.45 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.99 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.22 Crores | Ranked #9 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #5 in Annual Profits

Young Gun Sanat ‘orhem3001’ Mehrotra wasn’t to be left out either. He gathered ₹1.49 Lakhs from four cash-outs:

> 7th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹64,000

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹52,380

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹27,150

> 135th in PokerBaazi’s WTF fo ₹5,567

Sanat Mehrotra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.24 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.94 Lakhs | Ranked #33 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

A notable performance also came from Adarsh ‘I m d GOAT’ Jha, who showcased his skills at Ultron’s final table. He bagged a commendable third position, enriching his bankroll by ₹1.89 Lakhs.

The much-anticipated flagship event, with a buy-in set at ₹6,600, faced an overlay shortfall of ₹2.10 Lakhs. Yet, the intensity remained, with the prize money distributed among the top 23 performers.

Final Table Results

1. Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna – ₹4,18,500
2. Sumit ‘pleasedontbet’ Silwal – ₹2,83,500
3. Adarsh ‘I m d GOAT’ Jha – ₹1,89,000
4. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹1,54,800
5. viacheslav – ₹1,24,200
6. Aditya ‘Yennefer’ Agarwal – ₹96,300
7. Equanimity – ₹71,280
8. Sanat ‘orhem3001’ Mehrotra – ₹52,380

‘hunter0206’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹62,775), ‘Fish of ocean’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹30,782), Aditya ‘adityalucky’ Parashar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹29,308), ‘akpkak’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹15,203), and Cherag ‘Cheragb’ Batliwalla (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹14,513) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Junglee Poker

PPL – Gutshot – ₹2 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,500

Total Entries – 136

Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000

On Thursday, Junglee Poker launched its brand-new Poker Premier League (PPL) to an enthusiastic audience, promising a whopping prize pool of over ₹3 Crores. The series made an indelible mark on its first day, setting the tone for an electrifying poker spectacle.

At the heart of the opening day’s action was the eagerly anticipated ₹2 Lakhs GTD PPL – Gutshot. Slated for a 9 PM start and an entry fee set at ₹1,500, it attracted a competitive field of 136 poker aficionados.

Emerging from the intense battles at the virtual tables was the talented ‘magicodds98.’ Demonstrating a fusion of strategy and dexterity, this player clinched the PPL – Gutshot title, pocketing a handsome reward of ₹40,000. On the other side of the spectrum, offering a tough challenge but eventually settling for the second position was ‘pan8145,’ who walked away with a commendable ₹32,000.

Final Table Results

1. magicodds98 – ₹40,000
2. pan8145 – ₹32,000
3. vikkidon – ₹26,000
4. skbahi235 – ₹20,000
5. shweta9800 – ₹14,000
6. aquatic9058 671 – ₹12,000
7. rapidpro – ₹8,000
8. kaif..777 – ₹6,000

PokerStars India

The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹11 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 65

Re-entries – 46

Prize Pool – ₹11,10,000

Places Paid – 15

The 26-year-old poker sensation from Bengaluru, Advait ‘ronaldin18’ Rajguru (opted out from our tracking), delivered another electrifying performance on Thursday. Just 11 days after winning the Pocket Bullets on September 26, he again mounted the champion`s podium with a standout victory.

Rajguru`s recent triumph was in PokerStars India’s ₹11 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition. Facing off against 111 determined participants (65 unique), he displayed tactical brilliance that led him to victory. The intense showdown, spanning a little over six hours, culminated in him securing a handsome cash prize of ₹2.54 Lakhs. This latest win notches up his title count to at least 23 this year.

Thursday proved to be a prosperous day for Rajguru, as he amassed at least ₹2.68 Lakhs in winnings from two known finishes:

> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,54,222

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹13,480

Sahil ‘illuminat518’ Babbar, the PLO-5 BOOST from September 26, secured an equally handsome payday of ₹1.93 Lakhs as The Colosseum runner-up.

Babbar, fast approaching the ₹1 Crore milestone in recorded online poker earnings, made up for this title miss by taking down Adda52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo later in the evening. Defeating a starting field of 212 players (97 unique) in the 9:30 PM marquee tournament, Babbar claimed the top prize of ₹1.38 Lakhs. In total, Babbar accumulated a hefty ₹3.31 Lakhs across three cash-outs:

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,92,529

> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹1,37,500

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s Daily 1000X for ₹1,381

Sahil Babbar’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹99.37 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.07 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12

The Colosseum’s final table wasn’t short of talent. Noteworthy participants included the Godfather finalist and #2 ranked POY contender Ashish ‘chipcharity999’ Munot (3rd for ₹1.46 Lakhs), the #4 ranked Player on the Year, Ankit ‘b00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan (5th for ₹83,627), Young Gun Neel ‘Worm236’ Joshi (6th for ₹63,333), Varun ‘wardev’ Devayya (7th for ₹47,964), The Colosseum winner from September 21, Sreekanth ‘LaganaHiToHai’ Narayan (8th for ₹36,325), and Saransh ‘iammrmeeseeks’ Garg (9th for ₹31,582).

With an entry fee set at ₹11,000, The Colosseum amassed a generous prize pool of ₹11.10 Lakhs, with the top 15 competitors reaping the rewards of their strategic gameplay.

Further sweetening the deal for players, PokerStars India made four ticket drops across 10 tables, surprising random players with 15 tickets worth ₹250/ ₹100 to Spin & Go and The Big Bash Mega Satellite as part of its Ticket Drop Promotion.

Final Table Results

1. Advait ‘ronaldin18’ Rajguru – ₹2,54,222
2. Sahil ‘illuminat518’ Babbar – ₹1,92,529
3. Ashish ‘chipcharity999’ Munot – ₹1,45,808
4. ToiDoi11 – ₹1,10,424
5. Ankit ‘b00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹83,627
6. Neel ‘Worm236’ Joshi – ₹63,333
7. Varun ‘wardev’ Devayya – ₹47,964
8. Sreekanth ‘LaganaHiToHai’ Narayan – ₹36,325
9. Saransh ‘iammrmeeseeks’ Garg – ₹31,582

Sagar ‘rajsagar’ Raj (Won ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹42,571), Jatin ‘jatin124’ Sablani (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Ultrasonic for ₹25,532) and ‘gblaze8611’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹13,698) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 264

Re-entries – 248

Prize Pool – ₹25,60,000

Places Paid – 55

Ranked #3 in the Player of the Year standings, Vishal ‘GigaaBet’ Bajaj’s recent performance trajectory has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Over the last three weeks, Bajaj has consistently showcased his skill, securing three standout final table finishes. But, the taste of victory had eluded him until last night.

Last evening, Bajaj’s relentless pursuit for victory paid off in Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather. He put forth a masterclass performance against a challenging field comprising 512 entries (264 unique). The flagship event began at 8 PM and saw Bajaj rise as the victor in under nine hours, marking his first win in this Thursday event. This hard-fought victory boosted his bank account with a handsome amount of ₹6.14 Lakhs.

Vishal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.92 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.89 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #18|Annual Winnings: ₹3.64 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.48 Crores | Ranked #3 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #3 in Annual Profits

Meanwhile, hot on Bajaj’s trail was Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra, a poker sensation leaving an indelible mark with his impeccable consistency. Fresh from a second-place finish in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on Tuesday, Chhabra demonstrated his consistency by finishing as the runner-up in the Godfather, pocketing ₹3.58 Lakhs for his efforts.

The EndBoss 4.0 champion Chhabra showcased versatility with a notable fourth-place finish in Spartan Poker’s Ultron. Adding to his list of achievements, Chhabra secured a third spot in PokerBaazi’s WTF. With these performances, Chhabra’s total earnings shot up to a whopping ₹5.27 Lakhs, pushing his tracked online winnings past the whopping ₹8 Crore mark!

Chhabra`s Thursday achievements include:

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,58,400

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹1,54,800

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹13,478

Sanish Chhabra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.82 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹55.91 Lakhs

Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma deserves special recognition for his persistent efforts over the last ten weeks. Despite several close finishes, Sharma’s determination hints at a significant victory on the horizon. His remarkable third-place finish in the Godfather last evening was his 11th final table appearance since his win in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo on July 30.

This particular Thursday turned out to be fruitful for Sharma, as he accumulated ₹2.63 Lakhs from four separate cash-outs:

> 3rd in #Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,43,200

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,390

> 152nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,567

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s G.O.A.T. (from Qualifier 8)

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.55 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.56 Crores

Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot, holding the #2 position in the Player of the Year standings, marked his remarkable comeback to online tournaments on Thursday. His endeavours resulted in an accumulation of ₹3.38 Lakhs, achieved from final table finishes in two major events:

> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,92,000

> 3rd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,45,808

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s G.O.A.T. (from Qualifier 8)

Ashish Munot’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.42 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.74 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.68 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.83 Crores | Ranked #2 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits

Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra displayed consistency by amassing ₹1.49 Lakhs from four cash-outs:

> 7th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹64,000

> 8th in SpartanPoker’s Ultron for ₹52,380

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹27,150

> 135th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,567

Sanat Mehrotra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.24 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.94 Lakhs | Ranked #33 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor, the reigning annual TLB (points) leaderboard topper and Wednesday’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition winner on a title hattrick, continued to make his presence felt. He amassed ₹91,423 from deep runs in seven events, with a remarkable four of them ending on the final table:

> 8th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹51,200

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Ultrasonic for ₹15,432

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹10,512

> 5th in PokerStars India’s Super Stack PKO for ₹8,262

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,750

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,142

> 103rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily 1000X for ₹1,125

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #42 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.26 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Standings

The Godfather final table also showcased the formidable Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo (5th for ₹1.28 Lakhs) and site regular Bikash ‘GodOfCard1’ (6th for ₹89,600).

With an entry fee set at ₹5,500, Godfather generated a hefty ₹25.60 Lakhs prize pool, with payouts extended to the top 55 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Vishal ‘GigaaBet’ Bajaj – ₹6,14,400
2. Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹3,58,400
3. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹2,43,200
4. Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹1,92,000
5. Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo – ₹1,28,000
6. Bikash ‘GodOfCard1’ – ₹89,600
7. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹64,000
8. Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹51,200

Monster Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 115

Re-entries – 97

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 21

In an exhilarating showdown on Adda52 last night, Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar, who previously claimed the Nano Main Event title on August 20, further cemented his reputation as one of Thursday’s poker prodigies. He dominated the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo, securing victory in just over four hours.

The 9:30 PM tournament saw a robust turnout with 212 poker enthusiasts (115 unique) testing their skills. Amid this fiercely competitive arena, Babbar’s strategic prowess led him to the pinnacle, bagging a rewarding ₹1.38 Lakhs for his efforts.

With Babbar swiftly approaching the ₹1 Crore benchmark in online poker gains, he nearly clinched two titles last evening. His outstanding performance saw him as the runner-up in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum. Cumulatively, Babbar amassed a remarkable ₹3.31 Lakhs across three events:

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,92,529

> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹1,37,500

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s Daily1000X for ₹1,381

Sahil Babbar’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹99.37 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.07 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12

But the spotlight wasn’t solely on Babbar. ‘Saiupp1987’ also delivered a compelling performance, seizing the second position and claiming a noteworthy ₹81,250.

The Monster Turbo’s final table was a feast for poker enthusiasts. It paraded top-tier players like last night’s Pocket Magnets finalist Young Gun Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi (3rd for ₹61,750) and Wednesday’s Bounty Madness runner-up Vikram ‘vikram2323’ Mishra (4th for ₹45,000).

With the ₹2,500 buy-in, Monster Turbo experienced a slight shortfall, missing its guarantees by a marginal ₹23,000. The ₹5 Lakhs GTD prize pool was distributed amongst the top 21 contenders.

Final Table Results

1. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – ₹1,37,500
2. Saiupp1987 – ₹81,250
3. Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi – ₹61,750
4. Vikram ‘vikram2323’ Mishra – ₹45,000
5. UNKNOWN – ₹31,250
6. kanishka27 – ₹21,250
7. shaku – ₹17.5K
8. UNKNOWN – ₹13,750

Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹1.37Lakhs), ‘Nikki23’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹37,568), ‘Comedypoker’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,209), ‘hellgamer’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹27,000), ‘Bluffminister’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹12,205) and ‘evilgenius45’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹10,018) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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