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Despite a somewhat muted atmosphere in Wednesday’s poker scene, the action was far from subdued, with PokerBaazi leading the charge with its high-stakes tournaments.
As the festive season draws near, the online poker community is buzzing with a series of thrilling tournaments and eagerly anticipates upcoming events. A23 Poker recently unveiled the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Supersonic Multi-Level Tournament Series, tailored for low-to-mid stakes players. Additionally, the launch of Junglee Poker’s eagerly awaited Money Magnet 2.0 Series yesterday added more excitement to the dynamic poker landscape.
The day’s top performer, PokerBaazi user ‘stocklock,’ put on an impressive show with three deep runs, racking up a total of ₹3.16 Lakhs in winnings. Their achievements were highlighted by winning The Pride Lite with ₹1.19 Lakhs and securing a strong second place in The Pride, contributing another ₹1.95 Lakhs to their total earnings.
Yash Jaiswal continued his winning streak, dominating Spartan Poker’s Destiny last night and snagging ₹2.92 Lakhs, marking it his second-largest career win. He finished the night with a total of ₹3.06 Lakhs from four deep runs. ‘Viacheslav’ also made a significant impact, clinching a commendable second place with a personal best of ₹1.98 Lakhs, balancing out their previous site losses.
Young Gun Aayush Arya broke his month-long title drought by taking the top spot in PokerBaazi’s WTF, bagging ₹2.45 Lakhs through a heads-up deal. Arya also scored in another event, bringing his total Wednesday winnings to ₹2.64 Lakhs. Rishabh Gupta made a strong showing in the WTF, finishing as runner-up and earning ₹2.12 Lakhs from the same deal.
Atrij Singhal (opted out of our tracking) clinched a significant win in PokerBaazi’s The Pride, pocketing ₹2.53 Lakhs.
On Adda52, ‘Aceofdiamond’ had a remarkable run, grabbing two titles and accumulating a total of ₹2.40 Lakhs in winnings. They secured their second Maverick title, earning a notable ₹2.28 Lakhs, and also triumphed in the Freeze Out Adda, adding ₹11,618 to their winnings. Sakshi Pandey also performed commendably, securing second place in the Maverick and taking home ₹1.67 Lakhs.
‘Madaraa69’ (opted out of our tracking) achieved a notable victory in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition, earning ₹1.24 Lakhs. Kovid Saraswat also delivered a solid performance, claiming the runner-up position and netting ₹77,104, with a total of ₹1.04 Lakhs from four cash finishes on Wednesday.
Ramu Kushwaha won PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title for the second time this year, taking home ₹91,461.
Junglee Poker user ‘sailer27065937’ championed the Money Magnet 2.0 Primetime Wish tournament for ₹35,025. ‘meesho86’ placed runner-up for ₹26,430.
On Pocket52, ‘user1688882957’ took the top spot in the Pocket Rockets tournament, winning ₹18,573. ‘708MSdhoni3’ also had a notable performance, finishing as runner-up and earning ₹13,046.
Shivam Shukla, Young Gun Shardul Parthasarathi, Rohan Sahni, Rudramani Pokhrel, Ajitesh Bhargava, Manish Jangid, Ujjwal Rana, Abhinav Menon, and Laldingliana Tlau Vantawl were among the other winners of Wednesday’s marquees.
Here are the Wednesday highlights!
PokerBaazi
The Pride – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,028
Entries – 261
Re-entries – 249
Prize Pool – ₹17,85,000
Places Paid – 99
In an extraordinary demonstration of talent and resilience, Atrij ‘chipfunk’ Singhal (opted out of our tracking) emerged victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Pride. Entering four times, Singhal masterfully outplayed a robust competition of 510 entries (261 unique). His triumph in the 8 PM Wednesday primetime event, after a challenging duration of seven hours and 13 minutes, resulted in a handsome reward of ₹2.53 Lakhs.
Equally impressive was the performance of ‘stocklock’ on PokerBaazi last night. With three deep runs culminating in a collective win of ₹3.16 Lakhs, their achievements were highlighted by a victory in The Pride Lite, netting ₹1.19 Lakhs, and a second-place finish in The Pride, adding ₹1.95 Lakhs to their winnings.
‘stocklock’s Wednesday scores include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,95,458
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹1,18,796
> 55th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹1,748
‘stocklock’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹30.29 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹13.87 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5
Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (opted out of our tracking) also made a significant mark by securing the third position in The Pride, earning ₹1.45 Lakhs.
Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, the #5 ranked player in the POY race had a noteworthy night too. He achieved three final table appearances, accumulating winnings of ₹1.87 Lakhs and additional bounties amounting to ₹982.
Wadhawan’s Wednesday scores include:
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,04,601
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹50,909
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹31,827
> Won bounties worth ₹982 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition
Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.79 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.96 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #11 in Annual Profits
With a participation fee of ₹4,030, The Pride created a substantial prize pool of ₹17.85 Lakhs, benefiting the top 99 contenders with notable prizes.
Final Table Results
WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 544
Re-entries – 483
Prize Pool – ₹19,65,000
Places Paid – 193
Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya, ending his month-long title hiatus, clinched victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF, marking his first triumph since winning Spartan Poker’s Googly on November 16.
Arya, renowned as The MoneyMaker 40.0 champion and a prestigious WSOP bracelet holder, showcased his exceptional talent and resilience. Competing with six entries in the 7:30 PM flagship, he skillfully navigated through a vast field of 1,027 entries (544 unique), spanning over seven hours and 42 minutes, to secure ₹2.45 Lakhs from a heads-up deal.
In addition to his victory, Arya also made an impression in Spartan Poker’s Destiny, finishing 12th and earning ₹19,440, bringing his total winnings to ₹2.64 Lakhs on Wednesday.
Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.81 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.66 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #18 Annual Winnings: ₹2.82 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹91.05 Lakhs | Ranked #19 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Ranked #14 in Annual Profits
The WTF also saw Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta clinch the runner-up spot, taking home ₹2.12 Lakhs from the same heads-up deal.
Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar had a remarkable day too, accumulating ₹1.24 Lakhs from three deep runs, including two final table finishes.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹99,411
> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6-Max) for ₹18,225
> 15th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹6,272
Pranav Khandalkar’s online stats (including HU SnGs and excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.14 Crores
Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, currently #5 in the Player of the Year race, shined with three final table appearances, earning a total of ₹1.87 Lakhs, plus additional bounties amounting to ₹982.
Wadhawan’s Wednesday scores include:
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,04,601
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹50,909
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹31,827
> Won bounties worth ₹982 in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition
Ankit Wadhawan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.79 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹96.96 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #11 in Annual Profits
The WTF final table featured notable players like Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal, finishing fifth with ₹68,566, and Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal, placing eighth and winning ₹25,148.
With a ₹2,200 buy-in, the WTF event amassed a substantial prize pool of ₹19.65 Lakhs, generously rewarding the top 193 finishers.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
The Pride Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,012
Entries – 279
Re-entries – 185
Prize Pool – ₹8,12,000
Places Paid – 92
The user ‘stocklock’ soared to new heights last night on PokerBaazi, amassing an impressive ₹3.16 Lakhs from three stellar performances. This includes clinching their ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite with a single entry, bagging ₹1.19 Lakhs, and securing a commendable second place in The Pride, contributing an additional ₹1.95 Lakhs to their total earnings.
In the 7:30 PM event, amidst a competitive field of 464 players (279 unique), ‘stocklock’ showcased remarkable skill and endurance, securing a victory after a rigorous six-hour-plus session and pocketing a substantial ₹1.19 Lakhs.
stocklock’s Wednesday scores include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹1,95,458
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹1,18,796
> 55th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹1,748
stocklock’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹30.29 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹13.87 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5
Close on their heels, ‘himan33’ achieved the runner-up spot, earning a personal best of ₹91,431 on the platform, effectively offsetting their previous losses. Their PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.42 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹48,129
Ankit ‘killing_spree’ Saxena also made a notable impact in The PrideLite, securing a fourth-place finish and a rewarding ₹49,938.
Ayush ‘Proman502’ Garg, a distinguished two-time The Millionaire champion, had a fruitful evening as well, earning ₹40,823 through two significant finishes and additional bounties.
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹34,754
> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,069
> Won bounties worth ₹1,965 in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition
Ayush Garg’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.99 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹35 Lakhs
Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia also had a successful run, accumulating ₹26,168 across two noteworthy performances.
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹19,488
> 67th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,680
Ankit Jajodia’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.49 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹47.44 Lakhs
The Pride Lite, with an entry fee of ₹2,012, exceeded its guarantee, generating an impressive prize pool of ₹8.12 Lakhs, distributed among the top 92 contenders.
Final Table Results
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 196
Re-entries – 144
Prize Pool – ₹5,91,600
Places Paid – 69
Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha, a dedicated PokerBaazi player and NPS Gold Medallist, continued his remarkable streak with a significant victory last night. Hot on the heels of his dual triumph in last Wednesday’s SPRINT and Daily Morning SPRINT, Kushwaha clinched the top spot in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, marking his second win in this event for the year.
Demonstrating superb skill and strategic mastery, Kushwaha excelled against a field of 340 players (196 unique) in a grueling five-hour-and-sixteen-minute battle that began at 2 PM. His outstanding performance culminated in a well-earned top prize of ₹91,461.
Kushwaha’s success wasn’t limited to just this event; he impressively accumulated a total of ₹1.06 Lakhs from five cash finishes on Wednesday.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹91,461
> 97th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,069
> 29th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,872
> 164th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,340
> 39th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) for ₹630
Ramu Kushwaha’s #PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.18 Crores | Site Profits: ₹20.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16
The event also witnessed ‘Dineshk2711,’ a finalist in last Friday’s (7-Max) SPRINT, achieving a significant milestone by securing the runner-up position in yesterday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. With three entries, ‘Dineshk2711’ earned ₹67,502, marking their largest score on the platform to date, and continued the quest for their first victory on the site.
Dineshk2711’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.08 Lakhs
The final table of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost featured skilled contenders like ‘Sauvagya,’ who landed in third place with ₹49,103, adding to their final table finish in Tuesday’s Daily Night SPRINT. Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh, Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT finalist, finished fifth with ₹26,030, while Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar showcased a strong performance, finishing sixth with ₹19,523 after five entries.
With an entry fee of ₹2,000, the tournament surpassed its guarantee, creating a prize pool of ₹5.92 Lakhs. This impressive turnout rewarded the top 69 players, acknowledging their skillful and strategic play in the competition.
Final Table Results
Shivam ‘broosky’ Shukla (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹56,890), Rohan ‘theoldrod’ Sahni (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹31,510), ‘udixi18’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹31,260), ‘David29’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹26,610), Ajitesh ‘infusion_leo’ Bhargava (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹20,630), ‘Marley’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500XDaily for ₹16,420), and Ujjwal ‘fullfront’ Rana (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD SPRINT for ₹15,430) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.
Junglee Poker
Primetime Wish – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,500
Total Entries – 103
Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000
Places Paid – 14
The inaugural day of Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 2.0 Series was a vibrant display of talent and strategy, especially during the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Primetime Wish at 7 PM. Drawing in 103 participants, the tournament turned into a thrilling arena of strategic poker play.
In this competitive landscape, ‘sailer27065937‘ emerged as a standout performer, skillfully navigating the challenging field to secure first place and a rewarding ₹35,025 prize.
Hot on their trail was ‘meesho86‘, who exhibited impressive resilience and tactical acumen. ‘meesho86’ secured a well-earned second-place finish, taking home ₹26,430.
With a buy-in of ₹1,500, the Primetime Wish experienced a ₹10,950 shortfall. The top 14 places got paid.
Final Table Results
PokerStars India
Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,400
Entries – 65
Re-entries – 25
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,23,195
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹1,76,805
Places Paid – 11
In a commendable display of poker prowess, ‘Madaraa69’ (opted out of our tracking) clinched a victory in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition last night, marking their second win on the platform this month. This follows their successful run last Friday in the Ultrasonic PKO and a notable final table appearance in Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition.
‘Madaraa69’ showcased resilience and strategic acumen, expertly navigating a field of 90 entries (65 unique) in a session that spanned almost five and a half hours. Their efforts culminated in a well-deserved title and a ₹1.24 Lakhs prize (₹56,111 in bounties).
Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat continued his remarkable winning streak with another impressive performance. Following his victory in last Wednesday’s PBC#6 Endeavour and Sunday’s ₹1 Crore GTD The Millionaire, Saraswat claimed the runner-up spot in the Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition last night, netting ₹77,104 (₹8,840 in bounties) from three entries. In total, Saraswat accumulated ₹1.04 Lakhs from four cash finishes on Wednesday.
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹77,104
> 20th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹11,395
> 19th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹9,294
> 78th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,069
Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.88 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹42.07 Lakhs
Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni, the Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition winner on November 29, maintained his formidable form, earning ₹41,312 from two final table appearances.
> 5th in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹28,799
> 3rd in PokerStars India’s Big Bubble Rush for ₹12,513
Sreeharsha Boneni’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹84.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹62.15 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.84 Lakhs
The Monster Stack’s final table featured several prominent online players, including Young Gun Arsh ‘BiggggTymeR’ Grover, who finished in third place, earning ₹55,102, while Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, who won last Thursday’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, placed sixth, taking home ₹28,706 after two entries.
Despite a ₹1.46 Lakhs overlay shortfall, the event, with a ₹4,400 entry fee, maintained its guaranteed ₹5 Lakhs prize pool, which was shared among the top 11 finishers. Additionally, the Ticket Drop Promotion added an extra thrill, randomly awarding 4 Spin & Go tickets to players at 10 different tables, enhancing the excitement of the event.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
‘killerbeee’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs Big Bubble Rush for ₹49,512), ‘Prodgorilla97’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹22,481), ‘tonyg202014’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline ₹16,222), and Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹16,201) won the other PokerStars India marquees.
Pocket52
Pocket Rockets – ₹1 Lakh GTD
Buy-in – ₹440
Entries – 133
Re-entries – 112
Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000
Places Paid – 35
In the thrilling 8 PM Wednesday showdown of Pocket52’s ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Rockets, which saw its guarantee reduced, the player ‘user1688882957’ showcased remarkable prowess. Overcoming a formidable field of 245 competitors, they emerged victorious after an intense, six-hour battle, ultimately seizing the prestigious title and a prize of ₹18,573.
Equally noteworthy was the performance of ‘708MSdhoni3,’ who delivered a formidable challenge in the event. Their skillful play earned them the runner-up position and a commendable prize of ₹13,046, marking their significant achievement in this gripping contest.
Despite facing a ₹2,000 overlay shortfall, Pocket52 upheld its commitment to its players. The tournament, which had a ₹440 entry fee, maintained its ₹1 Lakh prize pool guarantee. This commitment was honored by covering the shortfall through Tournament Discount Credit (TDC), ensuring the top 35 finishers received their deserved share of the prize pool in this competitive event.
Final Table Results
‘Laxman000’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹11,830), and ‘ C2KING66’ (Won ₹25K GTD Brunch for ₹5,255) won the other Pocket52 marquees.
Spartan Poker
Destiny – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 121
Re-entries – 28
Re-buys – 94
Prize Pool – ₹12,15,000
Places Paid – 20
The online multi-scoring phenomenon Yash ‘gambler11’ Jaiswal has been on an extraordinary winning streak in December. He’s already achieved notable victories in PokerBaazi’s WTF and Daily Boost earlier in the month and triumphed in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo last week. Continuing his impressive performance, Jaiswal excelled in Spartan Poker’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Destiny last night.
This premier event, commencing at 8 PM, drew an impressive turnout of 243 players (121 unique). During the nearly eight-hour intensive session, Jaiswal showcased his remarkable poker prowess, culminating in clinching the top position. His victory netted him a substantial prize of ₹2.92 Lakhs, marking his second-largest career win and his inaugural triumph in this mid-week flagship.
However, Jaiswal’s achievements on Wednesday didn’t end with this singular victory. His overall performance that day was nothing short of stellar, accumulating a total of ₹3.06 Lakhs across four outstanding showings, including the Destiny title.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹2,91,600
> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,448
> 25th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,872
> 90th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹1,530
Yash Jaiswal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.26 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #31 | Annual Winnings: ₹83.68 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹18.27 Lakhs
In parallel, Spartan Poker regular ‘Viacheslav,’ known for their success in low-to-mid stakes tournaments like Night Rider, Daily Turbo, and SKY High Turbo, maintained their strong form. Despite narrowly missing their fourth title on the platform, ‘Viacheslav’ achieved a commendable second place, earning a personal best of ₹1.98 Lakhs, which offset their previous losses on the site.
Viacheslav’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹8.17 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹82,977 | Titles Won in 2023: #3
The Destiny event also witnessed impressive performances from several other notable players. These included Goonjan ‘PresentSIR’ Mall (3rd for ₹1,30,613), Yohan ‘PAPITO’ Patel (4th for ₹1,07,892), Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha (5th for ₹86,630), last night’s The Pride & WTF finalist Ankit ‘d00mtr00per’ Wadhawan (7th for ₹50,909) and Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair (8th for ₹37,665).
With an entry fee of ₹5,500, the Destiny event exceeded its advertised guarantee, amassing a final prize pool of ₹12.15 Lakhs. The top 20 finishers shared this pot, earning significant rewards in this highly competitive event.
Final Table Results
Shardul ‘istha$o’ Parthasarathi (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹39,375), ‘nathuramgodse’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹29,150), ‘xxPRINCExx’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,495), ‘tshr112233’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹15,363), ‘bicchub’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹12,545), Laldingliana ‘patea1971’ Tlau Vantawl (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹7,137), and ‘Dalesteyn’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,000) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
Adda52
Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,000
Entries – 197
Re-entries – 204
Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000
Places Paid – 62
Last night, Adda52’s ‘Aceofdiamond’ sparkled brilliantly in a remarkable display of skill. In the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick, they outmaneuvered a field of 401 players (197 unique) in just under eight hours to claim their second Maverick title. With a single entry, ‘Aceofdiamond’ captured a substantial ₹2.28 Lakhs, marking it as their second-largest win on the platform.
Aceofdiamond’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.60 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹7.04 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11
Sakshi ‘sakshipandey’ Pandey, a familiar face on Adda52 and in pursuit of her second Maverick title, also delivered an impressive performance. Pandey clinched the second spot, earning a well-deserved ₹1.67 Lakhs, significantly mitigating her previous losses on the platform.
Sakshi Pandey’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹27.56 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2
Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, known for consistent play, had a noteworthy night. Accumulating ₹86,623 through four significant runs on Wednesday, along with additional bounties, Ghosh demonstrated his poker acumen.
> 5th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹65,928
> 46th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹9,104
> 19th in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹6,876
> 109th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,715
> Won bounties worth ₹921 in PokerStars India’s Big Bubble Rush
Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.88 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹97.72 Lakhs | Ranked #17 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #10 in Annual Profits
G ‘mohan1969’ Mohan, in a relentless quest for a deep finish, remarkably entered the event 14 times. His perseverance paid off with his final entry, earning him ₹48,325 for a sixth-place finish, turning his extensive investment into a profitable endeavor.
The Maverick, with a ₹3,000 entry fee, experienced an overlay of ₹1.56 Lakhs. The total prize pool of ₹12.50 Lakhs was distributed among the top 62 finishers.
Final Table Results
‘prrtja’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹64,565), ‘checkhat’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,998), ‘blasphemistic’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for ₹22,541), Rudramani ‘rud1478’ Pokhrel (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹20,806), ‘narayanpn’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹13,363), Abhinav ‘Borntogamble’ Menon (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹12,430), ‘Aceofdiamond’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618), and ‘ssing54’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹10,698) won the other Adda52 marquees.
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