Rishab Malik, Pradip Ghosh & Randeep Lather Dominate the First Sunday of 2024

The first Sunday of the year set a high bar for 2024, featuring a slew of high-stakes Multi-Table Tournaments (MTTs) across various platforms. While PokerBaazi continued its legacy of offering exceptional MTTs, Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I emerged as the day`s highlight Adda52’s Mega Millions contributed significantly to the day’s thrill, with most flagship events surpassing their advertised guarantees, even as many veteran and emerging poker stars clinched their first titles of the New Year.

While PokerStars India’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Winter 6.0 Series has been drawing attention since January 3, it takes a brief pause today and is set to resume from January 9. Adding to the excitement, MPL Poker’s ₹6 Crores GTD India Poker Festival is poised for a grand return on January 9, promising a surge in poker action.

Rishab Malik stormed the Sunday leaderboards, winning the first event in Spartan Poker’s ₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire Triple Delight series. His third win in The Millionaire added ₹14.10 Lakhs to his account and made him the second player after the 2023 POY winner, Young Gun Gaurav Sood to achieve this feat. Malik’s total earnings of ₹15.06 Lakhs for the day, including his fourth-best online score of ₹14.31 Lakhs, propelled him to #2 in the 2024 POY rankings. The event also saw Randeep Lather finishing second with a career-high ₹11.36 Lakhs and ‘compulsive gambler‘ in third place with ₹10.32 Lakhs.

Another big name, ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip Ghosh, made headlines with a win in Adda52’s Mega Millions, securing his largest prize of ₹13.72 Lakhs on the platform. This marked his fifth seven-figure score, pushing his total online winnings past ₹6.50 Crores. Ghosh’s total earnings of ₹14.32 Lakhs from five deep runs made him the most profitable player in the first week of 2024. Rajesh Paswan also impressed, securing ₹11.23 Lakhs from three final table finishes on Adda52, including a stunning ₹10.06 Lakhs for a runner-up finish in the Mega Millions.

Aditya Singh continued his success from 2023, winning PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹7.33 Lakhs. His total Sunday earnings exceeded ₹8.32 Lakhs from four finishes. Last week’s top scorer, Satyam Verma, maintained his momentum by finishing second in the same event with ₹5.59 Lakhs, contributing to his total earnings of over ₹6 Lakhs for the day.

‘RedLineAlwaysGreen‘ emerged victorious in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack, pocketing ₹5.15 Lakhs after a heads-up deal and totalling ₹5.41 Lakhs for the day. Gopal Bajaj followed closely with a second-place finish for ₹5.40 Lakhs, amassing an outstanding total of ₹8.29 Lakhs for the day.

Young Gun Sanat Mehrotra claimed his first title of the year in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty, adding ₹3.89 Lakhs to his total winnings of ₹5.14 Lakhs across six events. Akshit Kohal finished second in the same event, earning ₹3.06 Lakhs and contributing to his total of ₹3.23 Lakhs for Sunday.

Newcomer ‘Gru‘ quickly made a name in the PokerBaazi BSS Super Value, winning their second title on the platform and bagging ₹2.93 Lakhs from a four-way deal, totalling ₹3.07 Lakhs for the day. M Jimmy (2nd for ₹2.43 Lakhs), Dayanand Prass (3rd for ₹2.25 Lakhs), and ‘roadkill’ (4th for ₹2.13 Lakhs) also benefitted from the deal.

Other PokerBaazi winners included Mayank Maruka in the (6-Max) BSS Sprint for ₹1.39 Lakhs, Sashank Chakravarthy in the BSS Kickoff for ₹1.01 Lakhs, and ‘Nigambodh’ in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹61,857.

Ashwin Vijay also shone brightly, winning the PokerStars India Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller with ₹3.14 Lakhs, boosting his total Sunday haul to ₹7.21 Lakhs from three deep runs. Muneesh Sharma finished in second place, bagging ₹2.36 Lakhs.

Poker streamer Aniruddha Joshi triumphed in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special, netting ₹2.68 Lakhs (₹1.22 Lakhs in bounties), totaling ₹3.35 Lakhs in Sunday winnings. Hardik Nair followed as runner-up, earning ₹2.08 Lakhs (₹61,504 in bounties), culminating in ₹2.36 Lakhs for the day.

‘vjTilTing’ (Won Winter Series-25 Polar Express for ₹30,339), ‘Vorono[a]1’ (Won Winter Series-24 Winter Storm for ₹28,632), and ‘rrk6999’ (Won Winter Series-21 Deep Snow for ₹22,925) claimed the other Winter Series titles on Sunday.

On Junglee Poker, ‘kkmeena143’ triumphed in the Primetime Supernova for ₹58,375, with ‘sexxxc’ finishing second for ₹44,050.

In Pocket52’s Pocket Kings, ‘motionless_catspajamas177_15361911‘ clinched the top prize of ₹53,917, while ‘netcave_f99pa,’ the winner of Saturday’s Pocket Queens, finished runner-up for ₹37,872, totalling ₹45,276.

Tanmay Lodha, Uttam Gope, Natansh Basandra, Amit Gehani, and Rising Star Aman Parakh shipped the other Sunday marquees.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

(1000X) BSS SuperStack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 552

Re-entries – 567

Prize Pool – ₹55,95,000

Places Paid – 211

Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (opted out of our tracking), fresh off a remarkable victory in Spartan Poker’s Ultron at the end of 2023, has continued his exceptional streak into 2024. He clinched a decisive win in PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD (1000X) BSS SuperStack, marking an excellent start to his New Year.

Battling through a mammoth field of 1,119 participants (552 unique) in the 7 PM headliner, Singh displayed exceptional skill and endurance, ultimately securing the top prize of ₹7.33 Lakhs after nine hours of intense play and three entries. Singh’s Sunday saga was a masterclass in poker excellence, as he amassed earnings totalling at least ₹8.32 Lakhs from four prominent finishes:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹7,32,945

> 61st in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹45,678 (from 3 finishes)

> 34th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹40,700

> 43rd in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹13,363

Satyam’ satyamverma25′ Verma, the former MoneyMaker champion riding high on his recent success on Natural8 India and PokerStars India that earned him the top spot on last week’s leaderboard, showcased his formidable skills by finishing as the runner-up in the BSS SuperStack. Earning ₹5.59 Lakhs, Verma’s overall Sunday performance added over ₹6 Lakhs to his rapidly growing 2024 earnings.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹5,58,941

> 64th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹32,627

> 47th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹8,713

Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.09 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.03 Crores

Anirban’ pottysingh’ D Das, who made history with a 16th-place finish in the 2023 WSOP Main Event, also had an impressive day. Returning to the online grind after a short break, he hauled away ₹4.55 Lakhs from five deep runs, including two final table appearances in high-stakes events like Mega Suits and the BSS SuperStack.

> 3rd in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹2,42,970

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹1,95,825

> 22nd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹8,884

> 122nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹4,681

> 12th in PokerBaazi’sBSS Afternoon Boost for ₹2,346

Anirban D Das’s online stats (exluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.08 Crores

Kovid’ fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, December’s third-biggest winner, notched up ₹2.75 Lakhs from seven finishes this Sunday, demonstrating his versatility and skill in navigating tough fields.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹1,18,614

> 61st in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹68,240

> 76th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹32,335

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹29,960

> 16th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹11,954

> 35th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹9,963

> 195th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,580

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.77 Lakhs

Young Gun Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover, following up on his runner-up finish in Friday’s The Weekly HighRoller, also had a profitable Sunday, banking ₹1.34 Lakhs from cash finishes in five major events.

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹68,819

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹23,812

> 54th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹23,447

> 23rd in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹11,464

> 64th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹6,291

Arsh Grover’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.89 Crores | Finished #6 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The final table of the BSS SuperStack featured another seasoned pro and several upcomers like satellite qualifier Kunal ‘Vampire2706’ Chaudhary (3rd for ₹4.01 Lakhs), the formidable Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (opted out of our tracking) (4th for ₹2.77 Lakhs), and Shankar ‘Shaun5k’ Agrawal(7th for ₹89,520), another satellite qualifier.

Drawing players with a ₹5,750 buy-in, the (1000X) BSS SuperStack attracted a lot of interest, leading to a prize pool that exceeded the advertised guarantee, reaching ₹55.95 Lakhs. The top 211 finishers received payouts, making the event a lucrative opportunity for many players.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹7,32,945
2. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹5,58,941
3. Kunal ‘Vampire2706’ Chaudhary – ₹4,00,602
4. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹2,76,953
5. Anirban ‘pottysingh’ D Das – ₹1,95,825
6. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,18,614
7. Shankar ‘Shaun5k’ Agrawal – ₹89,520
8. Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹68,819

BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 990

Re-entries – 929

Prize Pool – ₹27,53,765

Places Paid – 321

In a thrilling Sunday showdown on PokerBaazi, newcomer ‘Gru’ defied expectations, claiming their second title on the platform in just eight weeks of active play. Facing a mammoth field of 1,919 entries (990 unique) in the prestigious ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value, ‘Gru’ displayed exceptional talent and unwavering determination, outlasting the competition after entering twice.

After a gruelling nine-hour and ten-minute battle, ‘Gru,’ who won The Weekly HighRoller on December 29, emerged victorious in the 5 PM flagship event, securing a personal-best prize of ₹2.93 Lakhs from a strategic four-way deal. This phenomenal win wasn’t their only Sunday triumph, adding another small score in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack to their impressive tally, bringing their total for the day to a remarkable ₹3.07 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹2,93,249* (four-way deal)

> 93rd in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹13,428

Gru’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.56 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Another player celebrating a successful Sunday was M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy, amassing ₹2.53 Lakhs across two deep runs. Jimmy’s highlight was a second-place finish in the BSS Super Value, where he earned a career-best ₹2.43 Lakhs thanks to the four-way chop.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹2,43,002* (four-way deal)

> 147th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹10,071

M Jimmy’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹36.38 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Other players benefitting from the four-way deal included Dayanand ‘dayanandprass’ Prass (3rd for ₹2.25 Lakhs) and ‘roadkill’ (4th for ₹2.13 Lakhs), securing significant payouts.

The BSS Super Value’s final table boasted other poker heavyweights, such as Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (5th for ₹94,730), last night’s Winter Series-22 Sunday Special winner Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi (6th for ₹67,192), and Friday’s The Weekly HighRoller winner, as well as 2023 POY fourth-place finisher, Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot (6th for ₹34,422).

With its affordable buy-in and sizable guaranteed prize pool, the BSS Super Value attracted a massive field and generated an impressive ₹27.54 Lakhs in total prize money. The top 321 finishers walked away with rewards, making it a successful event not only for the eventual champion but everyone who made the money.

Final Table Results

1. Gru – ₹2,93,249*
2. M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy – ₹2,43,002*
3. Dayanand ‘dayanandprass’ Prass – ₹2,25,141*
4. roadkill – ₹2,13,442*
5. Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹94,730
6. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi – ₹67,192
7. pokerkid56 – ₹49,568
8. Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot – ₹34,422

*denotes a four-way deal

BSS Big Bounty – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 170

Re-entries – 125

Prize Pool – ₹29,50,000

Places Paid – 53

Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra, recognized as a formidable force in the Indian poker landscape, delivered a masterful performance in PokerBaazi’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD BSS Big Bounty last evening, ending a two-week hiatus from the winner’s podium since his Christmas Eve victory in this same event.

The 9 PM Sunday tournament pulled in 295 entrants (170 unique) and saw Mehrotra skillfully navigate through a seven-hour battle to clinch his first title in the New Year and a lucrative ₹3.89 Lakhs (₹22,000 in bounties). The IIT and IIM alum Mehrotra`s winning spree extended to five other tournaments, solidifying his Sunday success with a total haul of ₹5.14 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹3,88,980

> 21st in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹59,835

> 69th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹32,335

> 12th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹16,308

> 84th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS Superstack for ₹13,428

> 320th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹2,754

Sanat Mehtora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Akshit ‘kohal23’ Kohal, famed for his NPS (PLO-6) SPRINT victory last April, almost ended an eight-month-long dry spell. He finished runner-up in the BSS Big Bounty, securing a personal-best payout of ₹3.06 Lakhs (₹32,000 in bounties).

Kohal extended his success with two additional deep runs on Sunday, boosting his total to ₹3.23 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹3,06,232

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹13,428

> 222nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,029

Akshit Kohal’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹51.26 Lakhs

Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra, who entered the BSS Big Bounty via a ₹1,150 satellite, scored an over 76X return on his investment by finishing sixth for ₹87,768 (₹8,000 in bounties). Mishra also made waves in three other tournaments, including a final table finish in Mega Suits, rounding off his day with an aggregate of ₹1.86 Lakhs.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹87,768

> 5th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹85,040

> 189th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹10,071

> 238th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,029

Amrit Mishra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹59.33 Lakhs

The BSS Big Bounty final table was a testament to the depth of talent in the Indian poker scene, featuring regulars like Saturday`s Daily Mini HighRoller finalist Puneet ‘neo1’ Dua (3rd for ₹1.71 Lakhs) (₹12,000 in bounties), Saturday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost winner Varunn ‘Varunn’ Gaala (5th for ₹1.21 Lakhs) (₹8,000 in bounties) and Manipur-based poker streamer Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish (7th for ₹81,136) (₹16,000 in bounties).

With entry pegged at ₹11,500, BSS Big Bounty amassed a massive prize pool of ₹29.50 Lakhs, easily surpassing its advertised guarantee and paying out the top 53 finishers, ensuring a broad distribution of the winnings.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹3,88,980
2. Akshit ‘kohal23’ Kohal – ₹3,06,232
3. Whoarewe – ₹2,28,524
4. Puneet ‘neo1’ Dua – ₹1,71,300
5. Varunn ‘Varunn’ Gaala – ₹1,20,572
6. Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹87,768
7. Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish – ₹81,136
8. Dubaikasheikh – ₹84,280

(6-Max) BSS Sprint – ₹6 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 263

Re-entries – 213

Prize Pool – ₹9,52,000

Places Paid – 93

Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka, basking in the afterglow of his recent Monster Turbo victory, extended his winning streak by capturing another title in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint last night, marking his second online win of 2024.

Maruka, a recent inductee into the prestigious ‘₹5 Crores Club‘ for online earnings, dominated the field of 476 entries (263 unique) with his sharp poker acumen. After a six-hour battle, he emerged victorious in the 9 PM event, claiming a hefty ₹1.39 Lakhs prize after two entries.

As if that wasn’t enough, Maruka secured a commendable second place in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown, adding another ₹1.96 Lakhs to his impressive Sunday tally. In total, his five cash finishes throughout the night brought him a staggering ₹4.29 Lakhs, a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,95,696

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint for ₹1,38,611

> 58th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹53,199

> 47th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹36,277

> 72nd in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹5,625

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.25 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

‘Pier39,’ another player on the rise, achieved an impressive runner-up finish in the (6-Max) BSS Sprint, bagging ₹1,06,814 with four entries – his second-best score on PokerBaazi. This accomplishment further cemented his talent and potential, adding to his total of ₹1.22 Lakhs from two final table appearances on PokerBaazi this Sunday.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint for ₹1,06,814

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹15,262

Pier39’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.90 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.53 Lakhs

The (6-Max) BSS Sprint final table proved to be a battleground of seasoned regulars, with last Wednesday’s The Pride Lite finalist Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan taking third place for ₹81,396 and veteran player Suneeth ‘suneethkalmady’ Kalmady finishing fifth for ₹39,889.

Fuelled by a strong turnout, the (6-Max) BSS Sprint generated a lucrative prize pool of ₹9.52 Lakhs. This ensured significant rewards for the top 93 finishers, making it a rewarding Sunday for the eventual victor and even those who fell just short.

Final Table Results

1. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹1,38,611
2. Pier39 – ₹1,06,814
3. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹81,396
4. funckpot – ₹57,215
5. Suneeth ‘suneethkalmady’ Kalmady – ₹39,889
6. Chat.081 – ₹27,798

BSS Kickoff – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 191

Re-entries – 135

Prize Pool – ₹6,52,000

Places Paid – 63

Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, maintaining his momentum from Wednesday’s Daily Mini HighRoller, continues to display unwavering consistency into the New Year, echoing his formidable performance from last year. His recent triumph in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on Tuesday was further augmented by a significant win in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff last night, propelling him past the ₹1 Crore mark in online profits.

Competing in the 1:30 PM Sunday event, Chakravarthy skillfully navigated a field of 326 players (191 unique), spanning nearly seven hours of intense play. He emerged victorious, capturing the title and the lion`s share of ₹1.01 Lakhs.

Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha (opted out of tracking), yesterday`s BSS PLO-5 winner, came close to a second title victory, finishing as the runner-up in the BSS Kickoff with a payout of ₹74,980.

Chakravarthy’s eventful day didn’t end there; he extended his earnings with seven additional deep runs, bringing his Sunday total to a hefty ₹4.01 Lakhs. His top finishes include:

> 16th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹1,29,291

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹1,01,256

> 5th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹77,071

> 40th in Adda52’s Mega Millions ₹36,277

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.02 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Other notables making their mark on the BSS Kickoff final table included Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta finishing third for ₹55,220, Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant in fifth for ₹31,426, and site regular Kishore ‘greatper’ Bhanushali in seventh for ₹17,930.

With an entry fee of ₹2,300, the BSS Kickoff surpassed its guarantee, amassing a final prize pool of ₹6.52 Lakhs. The top 63 finishers earned their share of the pot.

Final Table Results

1. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹1,01,256
2. Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha – ₹74,980
3. Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta – ₹55,420
4. Cliffhanger76 – ₹43,684
5. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant – ₹31,426
6. linearFlat55908 – ₹22,364
7. Kishore ‘greatper’ Bhanushali – ₹17,930
8. ashish7d – ₹14,409

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 154

Re-entries – 106

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 49

A captivating Sunday night on PokerBaazi saw ‘Nigambodh‘ emerge victorious in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, outfoxing a field of 260 runners (154 unique) with their strategic prowess. After a gruelling six-hour journey, they claimed the title and a substantial ₹61,857 prize, sealed through a three-way deal.

The final table witnessed another fierce competitor, Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar, take the runner-up position in the 12:30 AM event for a commendable ₹60,127. Kumar, a TLB crusher and recent winner of the Daily Morning SPRINT on December 15, extended his Sunday success with five additional cash finishes, bringing his total haul to ₹85,135.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹60,127* (three-way deal)

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹10,948

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹7,435

Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre completed the three-way deal, securing third place in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT with an impressive payout of ₹60,066. Chitre’s Sunday wasn’t limited to just this achievement; he accumulated a tidy ₹1.22 Lakhs from six deep runs, including two final table appearances, solidifying his reputation as a formidable online regular.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹60,066* (three-way deal)

> 126th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹26,659

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Midnight SPRINT for ₹16,372

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹12,221

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹5,236

> 13th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-24 Winter Storm for ₹2,527

Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.36 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.38 Crores

PokerBaazi veteran Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, another TLB leaderboard standout, added to the competitive atmosphere by finishing sixth in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, earning himself ₹17,650.

Despite a minor ₹47,600 overlay deficit, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, with its attractive ₹2,000 buy-in, proved to be a rewarding event for the top 49 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Nigambodh – ₹61,857*
2. Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹60,127*
3. Yash ‘Riraizer’ Chitre – ₹60,066*
4. 4betdonkey – ₹33,800
5. thirdeye01 – ₹24,750
6. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹17,650
7. SinWithAGrin – ₹13,900

*denotes a three-way deal

Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BSS for ₹93,000), ‘handysam’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹54,470), Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS 1000X for ₹40,290), Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹25,820), ‘Pyaar’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for ₹23,380), and ‘urias’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹17,010) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹990

Entries – 161

Re-entries – 119

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 40

A late-night poker spectacle unfolded on Sunday at Pocket52. The user ‘motionless_catspajamas177_15361911’ reigned supreme in the showcase event of the day, the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings, conquering a battlefield of 280 hopefuls (161 unique). Clocking in at six hours and 50 minutes, their decisive victory marked their fifth title on the platform and came with a rewarding ₹53,917 prize, erasing past losses and etching a new personal best.

motionless_catspajamas177_1536191’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.82 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹50,108 | Titles Won in 2024: 31

‘netcave_f99pa,’ still basking in the glory of their Pocket Queens triumph from Saturday, continued their fine form, storming into second place in the Pocket Kings with a solid ₹37,872. Their hunger for success wasn’t satiated there; they added a fifth-place finish in the Soda earlier, bringing their Sunday haul to a commendable ₹45,276.

netcave_f99pa’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.53 Lakhs | Site Proits: ₹87,350 | Titles Won in 2024: #1

With a modest entry fee of ₹990 as part of Pocket52’s January schedule, Pocket Kings faced a shortfall in meeting its advertised guarantee, resulting in an overlay of ₹48,000. Pocket52, showing its dedication to player satisfaction, covered this gap with Tournament Discount Credit (TDC), ensuring the top 40 participants were rewarded for their skill and participation.

Final Table Results

1. motionless_catspajamas177_15361911 – ₹53,917
2. netcave_f99pa – ₹37,872
3. everyone_geodude109_20181776 – ₹28,433
4. Easylites- ₹21,690
5. pice – ₹16,874
6. Rajdhani_Expre – ₹13,253
7. user1680876270 – ₹10,530
8. Nksp – ₹8,483

‘RANGILA1994’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda for ₹23,660) and ‘HYDRA_FIZZ_S3.’ (Won ₹75K GTD Brunch for ₹15,276) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

Junglee Poker

Primetime Supernova – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Total Entries – 113

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000

Places Paid – 14

Sunday’s poker scene was buzzing with excitement as Junglee Poker hosted its ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Primetime Supernova. The 8 PM headline event drew 113 contenders, all vying for the top spot. After nearly six hours of intense play, the user ‘kkmeena143’ outlasted their opponents, claiming the title and a notable cash prize of ₹58,375.

‘sexxxc’ put up an intense fight, ultimately securing the runner-up position with a significant payday of ₹44,050.

With its ₹2,300 entry fee, the Primetime Supernova witnessed a fierce battle among participants. However, the event fell just short of its 125-player guarantee, with 12 entries less than the target. Despite this, the final 14 shared the ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool, making it a rewarding evening for those who made it to the top ranks.

Final Table Results

1. kkmeena143 – ₹58,375
2. sexxxc – ₹44,050
3. freeroll14 – ₹33,250
4. kishor21058275 – ₹25,075
5. snowski33569159 – ₹18,900
6. fucknrun – ₹14,275

PokerStars India

Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 189

Re-entries – 176

Regular Prize Pool – ₹9,12,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹9,12,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹18,25,000

Places Paid – 47

The fifth day of PokerStars India’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Winter Series was brimming with energy and excitement, headlined by the notable victory of acclaimed poker streamer Aniruddha ‘pocketacesaj69’ Joshi in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special. This win marked Joshi’s return to the winner’s circle after a brief gap since his triumph in Adda52’s Monster Turbo on December 21.

Joshi, known for his Nano Main Event win in February last year, delivered a masterclass at the 5 PM flagship event. He outplayed a competitive field of 365 entries (189 unique) over a gruelling 9-hour session, clinching his first-ever Winter Series title. This win fetched him a substantial ₹2.68 Lakhs (₹1.22 Lakhs in bounties), ranking as his fourth-best online score.

Joshi’s achievements on Sunday extended beyond this singular win, with another notable final table finish bringing his total earnings for the day to ₹3.35 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹2,68,174

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹67,192

Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹12.26 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Hardik ‘hardiknair’ Nair, fresh off his win in Saturday’s Nighttide DST Adda and one of 2023’s major revelations, delivered a commendable performance in the Winter Series-22. Nair clinched the runner-up spot, earning ₹2.08 Lakhs (₹61,504 in bounties). His total earnings for the day were ₹2.36 Lakhs, thanks to two final table finishes and a deep run:

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹2,07,627

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Dark Knight for ₹6,200

> 40th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹22,380

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.29 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹74.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The final table of the Winter Series-22 Sunday Special showcased a lineup of experienced regulars. This included Abhijeet ‘sexylady7766’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.60 Lakhs) (₹65,977 in bounties), Mahesh ‘masteroffelts’ Shyamsundar (4th for ₹97,189) (₹26,250 in bounties), Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna (5th for ₹90,886) (₹37,539 in bounties), Suresh ‘Wabi-$abi’ Kolli (6th for ₹67,618) (₹27,500 in bounties), Avneesh ‘IamAM09’ Munjal (7th for ₹47,395) (₹17,227 in bounties), and Abhiman ‘AbhimanUrs’ Urs (8th for ₹29,250) (₹6,563 in bounties).

With entry pegged at ₹5,500, Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special amassed a massive prize pool of ₹18.25 Lakhs, easily surpassing its advertised guarantee and paying out the top 47 finishers, ensuring a broad distribution of the winnings.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Aniruddha ‘pocketacesaj69’ Joshi – ₹2,68,174
2. Hardik ‘hardiknair’ Nair – ₹2,07,627
3. Abhijeet ‘sexylady7766’ Kumar – ₹1,60,309
4. Mahesh ‘masteroffelts’ Shyamsundar – ₹97,189
5. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹90,886
6. Suresh ‘Wabi-$abi’ Kolli – ₹67,618
7. Avneesh ‘IamAM09’ Munjal – ₹47,395
8. Abhiman ‘AbhimanUrs’ Urs – ₹29,250
9. spartan743 – ₹38,103

Winter Series-23 – Sunday High Roller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 84

Re-entries – 71

Total Prize Pool – ₹15,50,000

Places Paid – 23

Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay’ Vijay, renowned as the reigning Legend Poker Series Main Event champion, finally notched his first title win of 2024 in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller on PokerStars India last evening.

In this 8 PM Winter Series Sunday headliner, Vijay exhibited top-tier poker skills amidst a challenging field of 155 players (84 unique). The gripping tournament lasted just shy of seven and a half hours, culminating in Vijay securing the first-place prize of ₹3.14 Lakhs.

However, Vijay’s outstanding performance extended beyond just this win. He had an incredibly profitable Sunday, amassing ₹7.21 Lakhs through three deep runs and additional bounties, with a stellar sixth place in Adda52`s Mega Millions being another highlight of his exploits.

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller for ₹3,13,532

> 6th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹2,90,372

> 11th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹1,16,904

> Won bounties worth ₹5,000 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 Sunday Special

Ashwin Vijay’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Up-and-comer Muneesh ‘nirwair’ Sharma (opted out of our tracking) proved a worthy opponent for Vijay, securing the runner-up position and a significant ₹2.36 Lakhs payout.

The ever-consistent Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B also enjoyed a successful outing, raking in ₹2.05 Lakhs from eight cashes, including two final table finishes:

> 6th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller for ₹75,128

> 48th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹36,277

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹33,550

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹25,960

> 94th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹13,428

> 143rd in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹11,613

> 63rd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹6,291

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint for ₹3,237

Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.85 Crores

The Winter Series-23 Sunday HighRoller’s final table also featured other seasoned players like Amit ‘the_ziro’ J, who finished in fourth place with ₹1.33 Lakhs, and Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh Pal ‘B00MTilt23’ Singh, who landed in fifth place, earning ₹99,976 after two entries.

The Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller, featuring an ₹11,000 entry fee, surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a generous prize pool of ₹15.50 Lakhs. The top 23 finishers reaped the benefits of this increased prize kitty, adding to the high-stakes drama on Sunday.

Final Table Results

1. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay’ Vijay – ₹3,13,532
2. Muneesh ‘nirwair’ Sharma – ₹2,35,605
3. Madaraa69 – ₹1,77,047
4. Amit ‘the_ziro’ J – ₹1,33,043
5. Laksh Pal ‘B00MTilt23’ Singh – ₹99,976
6. Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B – ₹75,128

The other Winter Series title winners of the day included ‘vjTilTing’ (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Winter Series-25 Polar Express for ₹30,339), ‘Vorono[a]1’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Winter Series-24 Winter Storm for ₹28,632), and ‘rrk6999’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Winter Series-21 Deep Snow for ₹22,925).

‘MONSSTTRR’ won the ₹50K GTD Total KO 100% for ₹19,600.

Spartan Poker

Millionaire I – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Total Entries – 1,098

Total Re-entries – 274

Total Re-buys – 840

Survivors – 332 (200)

Prize Pool – ₹1,10,60,000

Places Paid – 295

The Spartan Poker ₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire Triple Delight, an eagerly anticipated three-part series, concluded its first event of 2024 last night with Rishab ‘NoChanc3’ Malik securing a spectacular victory. Starting on January 3, the weekend headliner attracted a massive turnout of 2,212 entries (1,098 unique) across six flights, with 332 stacks advancing to Day 2, representing 200 players.

Rishab Malik’s triumph was a significant highlight. He had already conquered this summit twice, etching his name in The Millionaire’s history. But Malik craved a hat-trick last evening, a feat only achieved by the legendary three-time POY winner Young Gun Gaurav Sood.

The hours melted away in a crucible of calculated bets, cunning bluffs, and nail-biting showdowns. Malik weathered the storm, displaying exceptional skill and unwavering focus. Finally, after five hours and 53 minutes of epic battles, he stood alone, the undisputed champion. His triumph marked a glorious third crown, cementing his legacy as a Millionaire legend and earning him a staggering ₹14.10 Lakhs prize.

Malik’s dominance in the event was evident as he accumulated ₹14.31 Lakhs from three stacks, registering his fourth-best online score and fifth seven-figure haul. This victory marked Malik’s first standout win since his triumph at PokerStars India’s Diwali Rush-04 [The Colosseum] on November 2.

Malik’s Millionaire I scores:

> 1st for ₹14,10,007

> 256th for ₹10,618

> 272nd for ₹9,954

Moreover, Malik extended his winning streak with three additional deep runs and bounty, accumulating a total of ₹15.06 Lakhs, propelling him to #2 in the 2024 POY standings.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹14,30,579 (from 3 finishes)

> 13th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-23 – Sunday High Roller for ₹30,653

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹22,380

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹21,352

> Won bounties worth ₹1,250 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special

Rishab Malik’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.41 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹17.27 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.79 Lakhs | Moves to #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes and Profits)

But glory never walks alone. Randeep ‘SUDDEN’ Lather, another formidable contender, pushed Malik to the edge in pursuit of his first win in four months, claiming a career-high ₹11.36 Lakhs for his valiant second place. ‘compulsive gambler’ joined the podium with a hard-fought third place and a prize of ₹10.32 Lakhs.

Anant ‘ProMaco’ Purohit, another strong contender, finished 5th and 100th in the event from two stacks, raking in ₹4.38 Lakhs in total. His Sunday earnings reached ₹4.48 Lakhs with an additional deep run in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack, placing 137th for ₹10,071.

Purohit’s Millionaire I scores:

> 5th for ₹4,20,501

> 100th for ₹17,032

Anant Purohit’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.49 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.78 Crores

The user ‘Tigerinthehouse’ earned ₹3.67 Lakhs from three finishes in the Millionaire I, with a best of sixth place worth ₹3.39 Lakhs.

> 6th for ₹3,39,321

> 107th for ₹17,032

> 262nd for ₹10,618

Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) made a notable presence with three scores in the Millionaire I totalling ₹3.25 Lakhs, including a seventh-place finish for ₹2.60 Lakhs.

> 7th for ₹2,59,910

> 31st for ₹42,028

> 59th for ₹23,447

Gupta’s total earnings for the day soared to ₹3.94 Lakhs from four deep runs:

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹3,25,385 (from 3 finishes)

> 18th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹45,663

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹19,350

> 174th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,580

The user ‘helloman0077’ was another player who shone, scoring thrice in Millionaire I and earning ₹2.42 Lakhs.

> 8th for ₹1,83,154

> 25th for ₹49,328

> 264th for ₹9,954

Top players like Dhirendra ‘dhirekum’ Kumar Chauhan (10th for ₹1.17 Lakhs), last night’s Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller champion Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijay (11th for ₹1.17 Lakhs), Siddharth ‘cooking_nuts’ Gangwar (14th for ₹93,015), 2023 POY runner-up Sreekanth ‘Vhagar’ Narayan (15th for ₹93,015), BSS Kickoff winner Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (16th for ₹81,955), Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna (18th for ₹70,895), and Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra (20th for ₹70,895) also made it to the top 20 in the Millionaire I, showcasing the depth of talent in the field.

With its ₹5,500 buy-in, Millionaire I amassed a remarkable prize pool of ₹1.11 Crores, surpassing its guarantee and rewarding the top 295 finishers. This high-stakes event set a strong precedent for Spartan Poker’s 2024 schedule, leaving a trail of smiles and a promise of more.

Final Table Results

1. Rishab ‘NoChanc3’ Malik – ₹14,10,007
2. Randeep ‘SUDDEN’ Lather – ₹11,36,411
3. compulsiveGambler – ₹10,31,491
4. BhaiRaise – ₹5,06,548
5. Anant ‘ProMaco’ Purohit – ₹4,20,501
6. Tigerinthehouse – ₹3,39,321
7. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹2,59,910
8. helloman0077 – ₹1,83,154

Sunday Superstack – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 131

Re-entries – 45

Re-buys – 83

Prize Pool – ₹25,90,000

Places Paid – 23

‘RedLineAlwaysGreen’, who has been actively playing on Spartan Poker for just 2.5 months, achieved a significant milestone last night by clinching victory in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Superstack. This impressive win follows their OSS #7 Multi Entry triumph eight weeks prior.

In the 8 PM Sunday headliner, ‘RedLineAlwaysGreen’ demonstrated outstanding poker skills, navigating a competitive field of 259 participants (131 unique) over a gripping showdown lasting eight hours and 13 minutes. This effort secured them a career-high prize of ₹5.15 Lakhs and their first title of 2024, resulting from a heads-up deal.

This monumental victory wasn’t ‘RedLineAlwaysGreen’s only triumph of the night, as they further consolidated their dominance with a cash finish in the Millionaire I from two stacks, bringing their Sunday spoils to a staggering ₹5.41 Lakhs.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹5,15,482* (heads-up deal)

> 98th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹25,991 (from two stacks)

‘RedLineAlwaysGreen’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹8.15 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The Sunday Superstack runner-up was ‘asphalt58’ (opted out of our tracking), who earned ₹4.95 Lakhs from the same heads-up deal.

Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj, an emerging poker talent, had an exceptionally profitable Sunday. He accumulated a remarkable ₹8.29 Lakhs from four deep runs and additional bounties, highlighted by his final table appearances in the Mega Millions and Sunday Superstack.

> 4th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹5,40,443

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹2,71,950

> 177th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹9,954

> 61st in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹6,291

> Won bounties worth ₹1,250 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 Sunday Special

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.29 Crores

The Sunday Superstack’s final table was graced by other prominent players, such as former IOPC The Crown champion Harshit ‘TheDevilsHand’ Sanghi (5th for ₹1.79 Lakhs), Khusdeep ‘khush2945’ Singh (6th for ₹1.39 Lakhs), and well-known pro Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh (8th for ₹75,369).

With an entry fee of ₹11,000, Sunday Superstack amassed a tempting ₹25.90 Lakhs in the prize pool. The top 23 contenders were rewarded with significant payouts, reflecting their exceptional gameplay in this high-stakes event.

Final Table Results

1. RedLineAlwaysGreen – ₹5,15,482*
2. asphalt58 – ₹4,94,618*
3. Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj – ₹2,71,950
4. leggoleggo – ₹2,22,740
5. Harshit ‘TheDevilsHand’ Sanghi – ₹1,78,710
6. Khusdeep ‘khush2945’ Singh – ₹1,38,565
7. lux6 – ₹1,02,564
8. Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh – ₹75,369

*denotes a heads-up deal

Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹60,985), ‘Ezi0’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹29,150), ‘einstern7’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,687), ‘GILLAD 3’ (Won ₹50K GTD Turbo – Monster Turbo for ₹14,575), ‘skypo’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹13,246), ‘harryThakur’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider Anonymous for ₹12,548), and ‘SarvottamG1988’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,447) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

Adda52

Mega Millions – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 495

Re-entries – 276

Prize Pool – ₹77,09,994

Places Paid – 80

On the first Sunday of 2024, ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh achieved a significant milestone by winning Adda52’s colossal ₹60 Lakhs GTD Mega Millions, bagging his first major title of the year in style.

Qualifying for the finale from the last flight (Day 1D) with a below-average stack, Ghosh outperformed 96 unique qualifiers from a starting field of 771 total entries in the 10 PM finale, spanning 5.5 hours. Ghosh’s victory in this high-stakes event awarded him his largest-ever prize on Adda52, a whopping ₹13.72 Lakhs. This remarkable win represents his fifth seven-figure score and third-largest career win, elevating his total online winnings to over ₹6.50 Crores.

Beyond this outstanding achievement, Ghosh’s performance on Sunday was spectacular, as he amassed an extraordinary ₹14.32 Lakhs from five deep runs. This success established him as the day’s second-highest earner and catapulted him to #3 in the 2024 Player of the Year (POY) rankings. Additionally, these earnings have propelled him into the lead in annual profits.

Ghosh’s Sunday achievements include:

> 1st in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹13,72,281

> 96th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹25,991* (from two stacks)

> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹16,785

> 45th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹13,363

> 207th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,580

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.87 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹17.26 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.07 Lakhs | Moves to #3 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #1 in Annual Profits | Finished #19 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Another prominent player on Adda52, aptly named Rajesh ‘Aceofdiamond’ Paswan, active on the platform since February last year, experienced a career-defining Sunday. Paswan earned a remarkable ₹11.23 Lakhs from three final table finishes, including a second-place finish in the Mega Millions, pocketing a personal-best ₹10.06 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹10,05,878

> 4th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,05,145

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Bounty for ₹12,386

Rajesh Paswan’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.10 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹18.53 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Upcoming poker sensation Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj also had a highly profitable Sunday. He accumulated an impressive ₹8.29 Lakhs from four deep runs and additional bounties!

> 4th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹5,40,443

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹2,71,950

> 177th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹9,954

> 61st in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹6,291

> Won bounties worth ₹1,250 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 Sunday Special

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.29 Crores

Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijay, the reigning Legend Poker Series Main Event champion, also had a lucrative day, raking in a total of ₹7.21 Lakhs from three deep runs, including his first title of 2024 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-23 – Sunday High Roller. Additionally, he collected bounties worth ₹5,000.

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-23 Sunday High Roller for ₹3,13,532

> 6th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹2,90,372

> 11th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹1,16,904

> Won bounties worth ₹5,000 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 Sunday Special

Ashwin Vijay’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan, who finished fifth in the 2023 POY race, began his 2024 campaign with a strong showing, placing eighth in the Mega Millions and earning ₹1.56 Lakhs.

With an entry fee of ₹11,000, the Mega Millions crushed its advertised guarantee, amassing an extraordinary ₹77.10 Lakhs prize pool distributed among the top 80 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹13,72,281
2. Rajesh ‘Aceofdiamond’ Paswan – ₹10,05,878
3. Winroyalflush – ₹7,37,306
4. Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj – ₹5,40,443
5. 8B1C0C0C8C – ₹3,96,144
6. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijay – ₹2,90,372
7. dpk21 – ₹2,12,842
8. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹1,56,013

Adda52

Mega Suits – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,000

Entries – 213

Re-entries – 232

Prize Pool – ₹24,29,695

Places Paid – 49

Pawan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Kumar, an avid player on Adda52 since February 2023, achieved a remarkable feat by winning the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Suits on the first Sunday of the New Year, kicking off 2024 on a high note. This victory marks a significant milestone for Kumar, outshining his previous best performance: an FT finish in Adda52’s Big Game on August 20.

In the 8 PM Sunday flagship event, Kumar made a dominating run, overcoming a strong field of 445 participants (213 unique). After more than eight hours of intense play and two entries, he emerged victorious, securing a record-breaking ₹5.20 Lakhs in first-place prize money. This win marked his return to the winner’s circle after over a fortnight since the Bounty Adda win last month.

Kumar had a remarkable Sunday on Adda52, amassing a total of ₹5.77 Lakhs from his title victory and another final table appearance:

> 1st in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹5,20,167

> 6th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹56,493

Pawan Kumar’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹43.38 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹16.97 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Another player who made headlines was Shobhit ‘jajus Jaju, who, pursuing his first title since the Afterdark Adda victory in September 2020, finished as the runner-up in the Mega Suits. This strong finish, yielding ₹4.27 Lakhs, stands as his best on the site, remarkably erasing all previous losses in a single swoop.

Shobhit Jaju’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.48 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.14 Lakhs

Anirban ‘ajgar5’ D Das, known for his historic 16th-place finish in the 2023 WSOP Main Event, also had a night to remember. Returning to online play after a brief hiatus, he accumulated ₹4.55 Lakhs from five deep runs, including final table appearances in high-stakes events like the Mega Suits and the (1000X) BSS SuperStack.

> 3rd in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹2,42,970

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹1,95,825

> 22nd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹8,884

> 122nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹4,681

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹2,346

Anirban D Das’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.08 Crores

The Mega Suits final table was a competitive arena featuring seasoned regulars such as former The Millionaire champion Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang (4th for ₹1.82 Lakhs), Bibhu ‘vibhuiit17’ Agarwal (5th for ₹1.21 Lakhs), last night’s BSS Big Bounty finalist Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra (6th for ₹85,040), Archit ‘Aarchit’ Dhadwal (7th for ₹66,817), and Manish ‘newkidpoker’ Lakhotia (8th for ₹54,668).

With entry priced at ₹6,000, Mega Suits generated a hefty ₹24.30 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing its advertised guarantee. The top 49 players benefitted from the wide distribution of the winnings in this signature Sunday event.

Final Table Results

1. Pawan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Kumar – ₹5,20,167
2. Shobhit ‘jajus’ Jaju – ₹4,27,417
3. Anirban ‘ajgar5’ D Das – ₹2,42,970
4. Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang – ₹1,82,228
5. Bibhu ‘vibhuiit17’ Agarwal – ₹1,21,485
6. Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra – ₹85,040
7. Archit ‘Aarchit’ Dhadwal – ₹66,817
8. Manish ‘newkidpoker’ Lakhotia – ₹54,668

Sunday Showdown – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 289

Re-entries – 234

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 80

After a brief period away from the spotlight, Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma staged a remarkable comeback by clinching a decisive victory in Adda52’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Showdown last evening, notching up his inaugural title win of 2024.

Sharma, a former banker turned poker pro, displayed outstanding prowess, skillfully overcoming a strong field of 523 entries (289 unique) in the 7 PM Sunday event. After a gruelling eight-hour battle, Sharma claimed the top prize of ₹2.67 Lakhs, erasing a ten-day title drought since his Wipeout triumph on December 27.

Last night was a testament to Sharma’s consistent high-level play, where he accumulated a total of ₹3.65 Lakhs from four notable finishes:

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹2,66,981

> 9th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-23 – Sunday HighRoller for ₹47,989

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹39,165

> 34th in PokerStarsIndia’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹11,213

Simultaneously, Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka, fresh from his triumph in the Monster Turbo, sustained his formidable form by clinching a victory in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint, marking his second title in 2024. Having recently joined the prestigious ‘₹5 Crores Club’ in online earnings, Maruka also captured second place in the Sunday Showdown, earning ₹1.96 Lakhs from two entries, resulting in a total haul of ₹4.29 Lakhs across five cashes.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,95,696

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint for ₹1,38,611

> 58th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹53,199

> 47th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹36,277

> 72nd in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-22 – Sunday Special for ₹5,625

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.25 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Another player, aptly named ‘Aceofdiamonds,’ experienced a career-defining Sunday, amassing a staggering ₹11 Lakhs from three final table appearances on Adda52. This remarkable run was underlined by a personal-best runner-up finish in the Mega Millions worth ₹10.06 Lakhs, marking them as one of the highest earners of the night.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹10,05,878

> 4th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,05,145

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Bounty for ₹12,386

Aceofdiamond’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.10 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹18.53 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The formidable Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, following his win in last week’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, clinched another notable victory in the BSS Kickoff on Sunday. He also secured a fifth-place finish in the Sunday Showdown, earning ₹77,071 after four entries.

Overall, Chakravarthy amassed a striking ₹4.01 Lakhs from eight cash finishes, including his title victory, a final table appearance, and six additional cash-outs, crossing ₹1 Crore in tracked online profits!

> 16th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire I for ₹1,29,291

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹1,01,256

> 5th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹77,071

> 40th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹36,277

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹23,352

> 16th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹20,652

> 161st in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹10,071

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,500

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.02 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The Sunday Showdown’s final table also featured several celebrated online players, including Friday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost winner Dhaval ‘faizal1506’ Doshi (3rd for 1.43 Lakhs), Saturday’s Blockbuster finalist Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar (7th for ₹41,409), last night`s (1000X) BSS SuperStack finalist Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (8th for ₹30,353) and Pawan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Kumar (6th for ₹56,493).

Despite a modest overlay of ₹72,210, the ₹3,000 buy-in Sunday Showdown ensured the top 80 finishers shared in the promised ₹15 Lakhs prize pool, a fitting reward for their skilful play in this competitive event.

Final Table Results

1. Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma – ₹2,66,981
2. Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka – ₹1,95,696
3. Dhaval ‘faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹1,43,445
4. Aceofdiamond – ₹1,05,145
5. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹77,071
6. Pawan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Kumar – ₹56,493
7. Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar – ₹41,409
8. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹30,353

Rising Star Aman ‘karmapoker’ Parakh (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹54,621), ‘shimbu111’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹17,513), and ‘Akhilc16’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sunday Night PLO for ₹12,337) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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