Advait Rajguru’s Blockbuster Sunday Run Crowns Him IPM#57 Big Value Champion, Pocketing a Massive ₹45.18 Lakhs; Praveen Rana Follows Close with ₹34.82 Lakhs in a Thrilling Heads-Up Chop

It’s been a while since we had a flurry of players cross the million mark in winnings on a Sunday, and August 11 turned out to be a day of monumental wins! With PokerBaazi’s ₹60 Crore GTD Indian Poker Masters completing its second week and Junglee Poker’s ₹12+ Crore GTD Azadi Series kicking off its final week, the virtual felts were ablaze with action, minting not one, not two, but nine Sunday millionaires!

But first, a quick detour to the world stage. India’s 2024 Paris Olympics campaign may have left some wanting more, but let’s remember: this is India’s third-best performance ever. Six agonizing fourth-place finishes highlight just how close we were to a truly historic medal haul. Neeraj Chopra (Silver), Manu Bhaker (2 Bronze), Sarabjot Singh (Bronze), Swapnil Kusale (Bronze), India men’s national field hockey team, (Bronze), and Aman Sehrawat (Bronze) all shone brightly, bringing home medals and pride.

A special shoutout goes to Vinesh Phogat. Her resilience and skill were on full display against Yui Susaki. Had she been allowed to fight her gold medal bout, victory seemed within reach. Overcoming a weight class change, a year without training, and a less-than-supportive federation, Phogat’s performance was nothing short of heroic.

Now, back to the heart-pounding action on the poker tables. The biggest spotlight shone on Advait Rajguru, whose dominant performance in PokerBaazi’s ₹4 Crores GTD IPM#57 Big Value catapulted him to the top of the Sunday leaderboard. Rajguru emerged victorious from a massive field of 7,571 entries, claiming his first-ever IPM title, the IPM trophy, along with a life-changing ₹45.18 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. His total Sunday earnings soared to an eye-watering ₹45.49 Lakhs, thanks to deep runs in three additional IPM tournaments.

Rajguru’s victory wasn’t just about the payday—it was a monumental achievement that saw him smashing through multiple career milestones:

• Leaped to #2 in the 2024 POY race
• Crossed ₹9 Crores in lifetime winnings
• Surpassed ₹3 Crores in lifetime profits
• Broke through the ₹50 Lakhs mark in monthly winnings
• Topped the August rankings
• Claimed the #1 spot in weekly rankings
• Jumped to #6 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

Praveen Rana was on a mission to claim his third IPM title in the IPM#57 Big Value. Despite a valiant effort, he just missed the top spot, but his runner-up finish earned him a staggering ₹34.82 Lakhs—his career-best score, nearly 3.5 times his previous highest win! This performance rocketed him to #2 in the August rankings, solidifying his status as a serious contender.

Puneet Mishra also had a phenomenal run, securing ₹20 Lakhs for his third-place finish in the IPM#57 Big Value. Sahil Mahboobani, another standout performer, raked in ₹21.40 Lakhs from four deep runs, including a fourth-place finish in IPM#57 Big Value (₹15 Lakhs) and a runner-up finish in Junglee Poker’s AS#52 Mini Main Event (₹6.10 Lakhs). Harsh Sehrawat joined the ranks of Sunday millionaires, finishing fifth in the IPM#57 Big Value for ₹11.45 Lakhs, bringing his day’s total to ₹11.60 Lakhs.

Yash Gupta had been biding his time, quietly honing his skills since his last big win in August 2022. Last night, he burst back onto the scene in spectacular fashion, seizing victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹1.50 Crores GTD IPM#55 Mini Main Event. Gupta’s triumph earned him not only his maiden IPM title but also a jaw-dropping ₹22.50 Lakhs – the biggest win of his career! With an additional cash in the IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo, his Sunday winnings soared to a staggering ₹22.58 Lakhs, erasing all his previous losses and setting the stage for a bright future.

Saurabh Rohila, the IOPC 13.0 The Crown champion, proved his mettle once again, securing a massive ₹13.13 Lakhs for his second-place finish in the IPM#55 Mini Main Event. This impressive score marks his largest of the year, further solidifying his reputation as a top contender. With a total of four cashes, Rohila’s Sunday earnings reached an impressive ₹13.59 Lakhs.

The IPM#55 Mini Main Event podium was completed by Raghavendra Hada, the celebrated IPC 2019 Head Hunter champion. He turned a modest ₹1,150 satellite entry into a career-best ₹9.83 Lakhs third-place finish, achieving an incredible 854X ROI. Hada’s Sunday success didn’t end there, as he secured two more cashes, bringing his total winnings to ₹10.07 Lakhs.

Shobhit Jaju also had a night to remember, emerging victorious in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack and pocketing a stellar ₹9.63 Lakhs. This marks his second title win of the year and propelled his Sunday earnings to a remarkable ₹10.19 Lakhs. Siddharth Gangwar also deserves a mention for his strong second-place finish in the same event, earning ₹5.14 Lakhs and boosting his day’s winnings to ₹5.45 Lakhs.

Still buzzing from his recent victory in the IPM#1 Kick Off, Rubin Labroo stormed PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value, seizing an impressive ₹9 Lakhs top prize. This marks his eighth-highest career score and fourth-best performance of 2024, proving he’s a force to be reckoned with. Labroo’s Sunday was a goldmine, as he racked up a total of ₹9.55 Lakhs from three thrilling cash finishes. Ramu Kushwaha, the IPM#13 champion, battled fiercely and secured a commendable runner-up finish for ₹4.32 Lakhs, boosting his total Sunday earnings to ₹4.91 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, over at Junglee Poker, the virtual felts were on fire as ‘baton34769023’ emerged triumphant in the AS#52 Mini Main Event. This victory netted a whopping ₹8.93 Lakhs up top, pushing their Sunday winnings to a remarkable ₹9.32 Lakhs.

The Sunday spotlight also shone brightly on Devvrat Arya, who made a splash by taking down PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo. This incredible win secured Arya his first IPM title, his third overall win of the year, and a cool ₹7.48 Lakhs, contributing to his impressive ₹7.81 Lakhs Sunday total. Ashish Nailwal, fresh off his victory in last Wednesday’s IPM#29 (7-Max) Turbo, narrowly missed capturing a second IPM title. Nailwal’s runner-up finish was still nothing to scoff at, earning him ₹4.54 Lakhs and a total of ₹5.12 Lakhs for the day.

Naman Agrawal, still riding high on his recent victory in the IPM#42 (7-Max) Turbo, showcased his incredible form by conquering the IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹3.28 Lakhs. His Sunday grind paid off handsomely, as he amassed a total of ₹4.69 Lakhs in winnings. Mohak Kapoor, the current leader of the annual TLB (Points) leaderboard, proved his dominance with a strong second-place finish for ₹2.97 Lakhs, boosting his Sunday earnings to a formidable ₹3.88 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi Team Pro Abhishek Goindi added another feather to his cap by shipping IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹4.01 Lakhs. Goindi’s Sunday was a resounding success, with his total winnings reaching ₹4.50 Lakhs. Bhanu Prakash KC also had a strong showing, finishing in second place for ₹2.61 Lakhs.

The Sunday marquee winners list was packed with star power. Shivam Shukla triumphed in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for a whopping ₹4.76 Lakhs, while Satya Pal Verma emerged victorious in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown, claiming ₹2.72 Lakhs. Vinay B continued his hot streak by winning Spartan Poker’s Sunday Supreme for ₹1.88 Lakhs, and Bharath Kumar took down Junglee Poker’s AS#53 Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹1.86 Lakhs.

While the headlines were dominated by these major victories, the Sunday action was filled with standout victories from numerous skilled players. Yash Jaiswal, Ganesh Durgade, Rahul Kumar, Saksham Sharma, and Ankit Saurabh all left their mark on the virtual felts, showcasing the depth and talent of the Indian poker scene.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

IPM#57 Big Value – ₹4 Crores GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,600

Total Entries – 5,437

Total Re-entries – 2,134

Survivors – 818

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,00,000

Places Paid – 818

The second edition of the Indian Poker Masters is in full swing, and the action is getting hotter by the day! This past Sunday was no exception, with seven action-packed tournaments doling out ₹7.45 Crores in guarantees. The highlight was the ₹4 Crores GTD IPM#57 Big Value, the series’ second-largest guaranteed event.

Kicking off on August 4, the IPM#57 Big Value attracted a massive field across nine starting flights, tallying 7,571 entries (5,437 unique). The finale began at 8 PM with 818 hopefuls battling it out. After nearly six hours of intense play, Bengaluru’s poker prodigy, Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru, stood out as the champion. His stellar performance not only earned him his first IPM title and the coveted IPM trophy but also a life-changing ₹45.18 Lakhs from a heads-up deal.

But Rajguru wasn’t done yet. He also cashed in three other Indian Poker Masters tournaments, bringing his total Sunday winnings to a jaw-dropping ₹45.49 Lakhs. With this incredible performance, he’s now crossed some major milestones: over ₹9 Crores in tracked online winnings, ₹3 Crores in online profits, and ₹50 Lakhs in monthly winnings. Talk about a heater!

This fantastic run has shot Rajguru up the rankings. He’s now #2 in the 2024 Player of the Year race, trailing only the talented Young Gun Neel Joshi. He also sits atop both the weekly and monthly leaderboards. And in the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard, he’s jumped to #6 with 24 cashes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹45,18,444* (heads-up deal)

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹12,840

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹12,470

> 113th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹5,000

Advait Rajguru’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #17 | Monthly Winnings: ₹50.32 Lakhs | Monthly Profits: ₹46.23 Lakhs | Moves to #12 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #1 on the August Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #1 in Monthly Profits | IPM Titles Won: #1 | Moves to #6 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

Praveen ‘spraveen’ Rana, who became a ‘Baazi Millionaire’ back in June, was on the hunt for his third IPM title in the IPM#57 Big Value. He put up an incredible fight but ultimately fell just short of the top spot. Even so, Rana walked away with a life-changing ₹34.82 Lakhs for his runner-up finish from the same deal! This is a career-best score for him, almost 3.5 times his previous best, showing just how much he’s improved his game. Thanks to this fantastic performance, Rana is now sitting pretty at #2 in the August rankings.

Praveen Rana’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹44.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Monthly Winnings: ₹35.85 Lakhs | Monthly Profits: ₹32.57 Lakhs| Moves to #2 on the August Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #2 in Monthly Profits | IPM Titles Won: #2

Puneet ‘bonomo’ Mishra (opted out of our tracking), the #3 The MoneyMaker podium finisher, added another impressive accomplishment to his resume with a third-place finish in the IPM#57 Big Value, netting a cool ₹20 Lakhs for his efforts!

Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani also had a Sunday to remember, racking up ₹21.40 Lakhs in winnings from four deep runs. Notably, he secured final table finishes in the IPM#57 Big Value and Junglee Poker’s AS#52 Mini Main Event. His performance propelled him into the top 15 of the August Leaderboard.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹15,00,000

> 6th in Junglee Poker’s AS#52 Mini Main Event for ₹6,09,875

> 186th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹22,500

> 186th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹7,200

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹18.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.73 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Monthly Winnings: ₹21.52 Lakhs | Monthly Profits: ₹16.44 Lakhs | Moves to #11 on the August Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Moves to #8 in Monthly Profits

Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna narrowly missed the Sunday millionaires’ club but still bagged an impressive ₹9.13 Lakhs from five deep runs, including final table finishes in the IPM#57 Big Value and IPM#56 Monsterstack.

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹6,00,000

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹1,78,476

> 54th in Natural8 India’s Zodiac Bounty Super Sunday for ₹66,582

> 224th in Natural8 India’s Global MILLION$ for ₹60,812

> 254th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹7,200

Ritwik Khanna’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7

The IPM#57 Big Value final table was a showdown of top talent, featuring Harsh ‘harshsrt’ Sehrawat, who secured fifth place with ₹11.45 Lakhs, and Ashwath ‘ashcashsmash’ Harikumar, fresh off his runner-up finish in Thursday’s IPM#32 Big SuperStack, taking sixth for ₹4 Lakhs.

The tournament wasn’t just about the final table though; it saw a host of notable players making deep runs. Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrota (9th for ₹2.20 Lakhs), Parikshit ‘zapdos1234’ Dhall (10th for ₹2.20 Lakhs), Prateek ‘DABANGG2’ Sharma (11th for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Abheek ‘SHIPITUP18’ Nagpal (12th for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi (14th for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Neha ‘Nkush’ Mehta (15th for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry (16th for ₹1,40 Lakhs), Yash ’ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal (17h for ₹1.40 Lakhs), and Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi (20th for ₹1 Lakh), each adding significantly to their poker resumes.

The IPM#57 Big Value, with a modest buy-in of ₹4,600, experienced an enormous overlay of ₹97.16 Lakhs to meet its ambitious ₹4 Crores guarantee. This significant overlay made the tournament even more attractive, ensuring substantial value for participants. All 818 players who made it to the final day surpassed the money line, each securing a minimum cash payout of ₹17,200.

Final Table Results

1. Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹45,18,444*
2. Praveen ‘spraveen’ Rana – ₹34,81,556*
3. Puneet ‘bonomo’ Mishra – ₹20,00,000
4. Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani – ₹15,00,000
5. Harsh ‘harshsrt’ Sehrawat – ₹11,44,800
6. prtkboom – ₹8,10,000
7. Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna – ₹6,00,000
8. Ashwath ‘ashcashsmash’ Harikumar – ₹4,00,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

IPM#55 Mini Main Event – ₹1.50 Crores GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 777

Re-entries – 611

Prize Pool – ₹1,50,00,000

Places Paid – 207

PokerBaazi regular Yash ‘paneristi1’ Gupta had been laying low since August 2022, but he came back with a bang on the second Sunday of the Indian Poker Masters. After crushing it in July with a win in The Pride and a near-miss in the Daily HighRoller, Gupta was hungry for more. And boy, did he deliver! He not only snagged one of the two IPM trophies up for grabs that day but also raked in a massive ₹22.58 Lakhs from two deep runs.

Gupta set his sights on the big one: PokerBaazi’s IPM Sunday showpiece, the ₹1.50 Crores GTD IPM#55 Mini Main Event. It was a long, intense battle – over nine hours with 1,388 players (777 unique entries) – but Gupta kept his cool and came out on top, winning a career-best ₹22.50 Lakhs. This is his first IPM title and only his second online win ever, but it was enough to wipe out all his previous losses.

Gupta’s Sunday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹25,00,000

> 179th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹7,981

Yash Gupta’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹37.92 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹16.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | IPM Titles Won: #1

Meanwhile, Saurabh ‘twister’ Rohila (opted out of our tracking), an IIT Delhi alum known for his impressive track record in high-profile events such as PPC #48 The Bracelet and IOPC 13.0 The Crown, showcased his skills in the IPM#55 Mini Main Event. Coming off a strong runner-up finish in last Sunday’s Adda52 Mega Millions, Rohila displayed his A-game yet again, securing a whopping ₹13.13 Lakhs for second place— his largest haul of the year. Adding to his impressive Sunday, Rohila collected an additional ₹46,043 across three other IPM events, bringing his total to ₹13.59 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹13,12,500

> 279th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹34,000

> 57th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹7,500

> 146th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹4,543

Meanwhile, seasoned poker pro Raghavendra ‘ThikanaCK’ Hada, celebrated as the IPC 2019 Head Hunter champion, made a return to the spotlight by rounding out the podium in the IPM#55 Mini Main Event. Hada secured a commendable third-place finish, walking away with a career-best ₹9.83 Lakhs.

Hada’s strategic prowess shone brightly as he turned a modest ₹1,150 satellite entry into a staggering 854X return on investment (ROI). His success didn’t stop there; with three cash finishes on Sunday, he amassed a total of ₹10.07 Lakhs in winnings.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹9,82,500

> 780th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹17,200

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹7,483

Raghavendra Hada’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 & Spartan Poker) : Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹27.75 Lakhs

The final table was a gathering of elite contenders, featuring Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana (4th for ₹7.50 Lakhs), Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta (5th for ₹5.93 Lakhs), Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen (6th for ₹4.50 Lakhs) and Kapil ‘Spady’ Arora (8th for ₹2.70 Lakhs).

Despite an entry fee of ₹11,500, the IPM#55 Mini Main Event experienced a shortfall, missing its ₹1.50 Crores guarantee by ₹11.20 Lakhs. Nevertheless, this meant that the top 207 finishers benefitted from a generous prize pool distribution, with a minimum cash of ₹22,500.

Final Table Results

1. Yash ‘paneristi1’ Gupta – ₹22,50,000
2. Saurabh ‘twister’ Rohila – ₹13,12,500
3. Raghavendra ‘ThikanaCK’ Hada – ₹9,82,500
4. Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana – ₹7,50,000
5. Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta – ₹5,92,500
6. Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen – ₹4,50,000
7. bawaah – ₹3,49,500
8. Kapil ‘Spady’ Arora – ₹2,70,000

IPM#52 Afternoon Value – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 858

Re-entries – 974

Prize Pool – ₹60,00,000

Places Paid – 280

Day 8 of India’s grandest MTT extravaganza, the ₹60 Crores GTD India Poker Masters, transformed PokerBaazi into a veritable coliseum with high-octane action across seven tournaments, promising a whopping ₹7.45 Crores in guarantees. And in the heart of this poker battlefield, Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo, a poker titan with victories in the PPL Main Event, IPC Main Event, and Millionaire VIII under his belt, shone once again.

Fresh off his victory in the IPM#1 Kick Off, Labroo demonstrated unmatched dominance in the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM#52 Afternoon Value. Battling through 1,832 contenders (858 unique) in a heart-racing nine-hour and nine-minute session, Labroo clinched a massive ₹9 lakhs, marking his eighth-highest career score and fourth-best performance of 2024! This poker pro had a phenomenal Sunday, amassing an incredible ₹9.55 lakhs across three deep runs, propelling him to the #22 place on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard, amassing 7,240 points from 16 cashes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹9,00,000

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹44,661

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹10,272

Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha, a PokerBaazi stalwart, has been on a tear lately. He crushed it in IPM#13, the (PLO-6) Daily, and even got on the podium in IPM#47 last week. Kushwaha was this close to grabbing his 28th title on PokerBaazi this year but ended up coming in second. Still, he walked away with a sweet ₹4.32 Lakhs – not bad for a day’s work!

And that’s not all! Kushwaha went deep in three other Indian Poker Masters tournaments, bringing his total Sunday winnings to a whopping ₹4.91 Lakhs. This stellar performance bumped him up to #9 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard, with 8,230 points from 25 cash finishes.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹4,32,000

> 274th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹34,000

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹18,954

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹6,250

Ramu Kushwaha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.50 Crores | Site Profits: ₹56.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #27 | Moves to #9 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

Siddharth ‘CARDashian66’ Kadel, maintaining his consistent form, secured third place in the IPM#52 Afternoon Value after entering thrice, netting ₹3.48 Lakhs. His strategic gameplay across two more tournaments brought his total for the day to ₹3.67 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹3,48,000

> 736th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹17,200

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s Midnight SPRINT for ₹2,073

Siddharth Kadel’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and MPL Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹58.07 Lakhs

The final table of the IPM#52 Afternoon Value was absolutely packed with talent. We’re talking about players like Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani (4th for ₹2.75 Lakhs), Harsh ‘buric21’ Bharti (5th for ₹2.16 Lakhs), Debapriya ‘detulelungikhul’ Manna (7th for ₹1.33 Lakhs) and Parikshit ‘zapdos1234’ Dhall (8th for ₹1.03 Lakhs) – all battling it out for the top spot.

The IPM#52 Afternoon Value, with its ₹3,450 buy-in, was a prime draw in itself, but the added allure of a generous ₹5.04 Lakhs in overlays made it irresistible. A total of 280 finishers shared in the spoils, each securing at least a ₹7,200 payout.

Final Table Results

1. Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo – ₹9,00,000
2. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹4,32,000
3. Siddharth ‘CARDashian66’ Kadel – ₹3,48,000
4. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – ₹2,75,400
5. Harsh ‘buric21’ Bharti – ₹2,16,000
6. BulletsBaby – ₹1,64,400
7. Debapriya ‘detulelungikhul’ Manna – ₹1,33,200
8. Parikshit ‘zapdos1234’ Dhall – ₹1,02,600

IPM#56 Monsterstack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,600

Entries – 885

Re-entries – 720

Prize Pool – ₹64,20,000

Places Paid – 252

PokerBaazi regular Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju notched another feather in his cap by clinching his first-ever IPM title in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD IPM#56 Monsterstack. Fresh from a victory in last month’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost and a strong final-table showing in IPM#30 Bounty (KO), Jaju dominated a strong field of 1,606 participants (885 unique) in the 7 PM flagship. After an intense 8.5-hour confrontation, he emerged victorious with a stellar ₹9.63 Lakhs payout, marking his second title win of the year.

But the action didn’t stop there; Jaju also flexed his poker prowess with deep runs in two other #IndianPokerMasters events, skyrocketing his total nightly haul to a scorching ₹10.19 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹9,63,000

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹48,000

> 174th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹7,981

Shobhit Jaju’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹82.57 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹17.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | IPM Titles Won: #1

On his tail was Siddharth ‘GangnamGangi’ Gangwar, who, after finishing as runner-up in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT and seizing victory in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena last month, made his presence felt at the IPM#56 Monsterstack final table.

Entering twice, Gangwar secured a commendable second place, pocketing ₹5.14 Lakhs. His prowess extended beyond just one event, as he racked up a total of ₹5.45 Lakhs from three deep IPM tournament runs last night.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹5,13,600

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹18,954

> 14th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹12,187

Siddharth Gangwar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.20 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.49 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4

Meanwhile, 2024 POY contender Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, fresh from his triumph in IPM#40 and recent podium finishes in both Junglee Poker’s AS#39 Friday Highroller and Adda52’s The Ballers, continued his exceptional form by snagging third place in IPM#56 Monsterstack with ₹3.98 Lakhs. His relentless drive also propelled him through three more deep runs, boosting his total earnings for the day to a remarkable ₹6.15 Lakhs and advancing his position to #24 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard with twenty-one cashes.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹3,98,040

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹1,15,500

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹68,000

> 9th in Adda52’s Sunday HeadHunter for ₹33,321

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #16 | IPM Titles Won: #1 | Moves to #24 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard| Weekly Winnings: ₹22.76 Lakhs | Moves to #8 on the Weekly Leaderboard (Total Cashes)

The IPM#56 Monsterstack final table was a battleground of both seasoned players and emerging stars, featuring recent IPM#39 Mini HighRoller and The Ballers runner-up Gopal ‘AiDarwin’ Bajaj (4th for ₹3,08,160), last week’s IPM#16 (PLO-5) final table finisher Guruprasad ‘fish_calling’ Gupta (5th for ₹2,41,392), and last night’s IPM#57 Big Value finalist, Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna (6th for ₹1,78,476).

With a buy-in of ₹4,600, the IPM#56 Monsterstack far surpassed expectations, amassing a substantial ₹64.20 Lakhs prize pool and offering payouts to the top 252 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju – ₹9,63,000
2. Siddharth ‘GangnamGangi’ Gangwar – ₹5,13,600
3. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹3,98,040
4. Gopal ‘AiDarwin’ Bajaj – ₹3,08,160
5. Guruprasad ‘fish_calling’ Gupta – ₹2,41,392
6. Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna – ₹1,78,476
7. jigmee522 – ₹1,44,450
8. TheTeacher – ₹1,11,066

IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,600

Entries – 664

Re-entries – 583

Prize Pool – ₹49,88,000

Places Paid – 184

Devvrat ‘FlopCheck’ Arya (opted out of our tracking), who’s been keeping a low profile lately, made a huge splash on Sunday by taking down PokerBaazi’s ₹40 Lakhs GTD IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo.

This was no walk in the park. Arya had to outlast a massive field of 1,247 players (664 unique) in a grueling seven-hour and 17-minute battle. But he proved he’s still got what it takes, emerging as the champion and grabbing a hefty ₹7.48 Lakhs payday. This marks Arya’s first IPM title, his third win of the year, and his biggest-ever cash on PokerBaazi!

And the wins didn’t stop there. Arya kept the momentum going with two more deep runs, bringing his total Sunday winnings to an impressive ₹7.81 Lakhs. This incredible performance also launched him to #53 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard, where he’s racked up 5,620 points from 21 cashes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹7,48,200

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹24,000

> 237th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹8,346

Fresh off his victory in last Wednesday’s IPM#29 (7-Max) Turbo, Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal, former runner-up in The MoneyMaker, narrowly missed adding a second IPM title to his resume. Despite this, Nailwal impressively secured a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo, bagging ₹4.54 Lakhs from his two entries—marking his fourth-largest score on the platform.

Nailwal’s poker prowess shone throughout the day as he excelled across four additional tournaments, amassing total winnings of ₹5.12 Lakhs. This significant haul propelled him to the #8 position on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard, accumulating 8,480 points from 28 cash finishes.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹4,54,407

> 504th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹24,000

> 123rd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹22,500

> 101th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹6,250

> 131st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹4,543

Ashish Nailwal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | IPM Titles Won: #1 | Moves to #8 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

Vijay Singh ‘Marcopolo10’ Gurjar also made waves, claiming third place in the IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo and earning ₹3.44 Lakhs.

Vijay Singh Gurjar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹77.79 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹28.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8

IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo, with its ₹4,600 buy-in, turned into a late-night thriller, with a prize pool that swelled to ₹49.88 Lakhs. A total of 184 players got a share of the loot, with even the smallest cash prize starting at ₹7,981.

Final Table Results

1. Devvrat ‘FlopCheck’ Arya – ₹7,48,200
2. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹4,54,407
3. Vijay Singh ‘Marcopolo10’ Gurjar – ₹3,44,172
4. aajtohogaa – ₹2,59,376
5. Pier39 – ₹2,04,508
6. civic007 – ₹1,59,616

IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 423

Re-entries – 473

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 138

Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal, one of the ‘Baazi Millionaires’ from June, is absolutely on fire at the Indian Poker Masters! This guy is like a meteor, blazing through the competition and snagging IPM flagship titles. Fresh off his win in the IPM#42 (7-Max) Turbo last Friday, he’s already added another title to his collection by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper.

Agrawal fought tooth and nail for nearly four hours in the 3:30 PM event, outlasting a massive field of 896 players (423 unique). He even had to fire two bullets to get there, but his persistence paid off big time, earning him a cool ₹3.28 Lakhs – his fourth-biggest win on PokerBaazi!

And he didn’t stop there. Agrawal kept the good times rolling with deep runs in three more tournaments, bringing his total Friday winnings to a whopping ₹4.69 Lakhs. Thanks to this stellar performance, he’s now sitting pretty at #12 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard, with an impressive 24 cashes under his belt.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹3,27,657

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹58,000

> 31st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹51,000

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹32,100

Naman Agrawal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹61.96 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹25.40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | IPM Titles Won: #2 | Moves to #12 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, perched at the summit of the annual TLB (Points) leaderboard, showcased his undeniable prowess once again on Sunday night. Kapoor’s relentless pursuit of victory was evident as he made deep runs in an impressive seven tournaments. His crowning achievement was a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper, which netted him a significant ₹2.97 Lakhs from two entries. By the night’s end, Kapoor had amassed total winnings of ₹3.88 Lakhs, solidifying his top spot on the IPM Series leaderboard with an astonishing 9,640 points from 43 cashes.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹2,97,343

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹28,930

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹20,544

> 5th in Adda52’s Holdem Bash for ₹17,342

> 42nd in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹11,258

> 273rd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹7,200

> 14th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Bullet for ₹5,600

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.81 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.66 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #40 | Ranked #1 in the TLB (Points) Leaderboard Moves to #1 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper final table was quite the show! Nitin ‘philhermouth’ Arora put up a heck of a fight, finishing fourth for an incredible ₹1.43 Lakhs. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani, who also made the final table of IPM#32 Big Superstack and IPM#15, finished fifth with ₹1.15 Lakhs.

With a buy-in of ₹2,875, IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper presented an incredible opportunity for players, boasting a substantial ₹2.60 Lakhs overlay. The top 138 finishers received a payout, with even those who narrowly crossed the money line walking away with ₹5,000.

Final Table Results

1. Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal – ₹3,27,657
2. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹2,97,343
3. myrajii – ₹1,84,500
4. Nitin ‘philhermouth’ Arora – ₹1,42,750
5. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹1,15,250

IPM#54 (PLO-6) – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 389

Re-entries – 680

Prize Pool – ₹26,72,500

Places Paid – 161

Abhishek ‘singhsaab’ Goindi, a well-known name in Indian poker, has been absolutely crushing it lately! First, he had a fantastic run at the 2024 WSOP, making seven deep finishes. Then, he snapped a five-year live tournament dry spell by winning the DeepStack Championship Poker Series Event #66: $1,100 NLH Ultimate Stack. And just 11 days later, while in Vietnam for a video shoot, he took down Crown Poker Club’s Hot Saturday tournament.

As a member of the PokerBaazi Team Pro and the founder of PokerBoot Camp India, Goindi’s success isn’t exactly shocking. Just a few days after taking down his first IPM title in the IPM#17 (7-Max) Monsterstack, Goindi conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD IPM#54 (PLO-6). He battled through a massive field of 1,069 entries (389 unique) and emerged victorious after nine hours of intense play, pocketing ₹4.01 Lakhs. That’s his second IPM title and his second-biggest score on PokerBaazi this year!

But Goindi didn’t stop there. He also went deep in three other Indian Poker Masters tournaments, bringing his total winnings for the night to a cool ₹4.50 Lakhs. This excellent performance has moved him up to #48 on the ₹1 Crore IPM leaderboard with seventeen cashes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹4,00,875

> 206th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹34,000

> 179th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹8,346

> 245th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹7,200

Abhishek Goindi’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.62 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | IPM Titles Won: #2 | Moves to #48 on the ₹1 Crore GTD IPM Leaderboard

Poker powerhouse Bhanu ‘Chennaino’1Prakash KC (opted out of our tracking), known for his leaderboard-dominating performances, continued to impress last night. Fresh off a fourth-place finish in the IPM#30 Bounty (KO), this seasoned pro made his presence felt in the IPM#54 (PLO-6), where he secured a solid second-place finish, adding ₹2.61 Lakhs to his winnings.

The IPM#54 (PLO-6) final table also included Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora (3rd for ₹1,87,075), Armaan ‘TheHoodedClaw’ Kochhar (4th for ₹1,49,927), and Debashis ‘Nazgul’ Bal (6th for ₹93,003).

The IPM#54 (PLO-6) event, with a buy-in of ₹2,875, turned out to be a resounding success, amassing a prize pool of ₹26.73 Lakhs—significantly surpassing its guaranteed amount. With the top 161 players cashing in, it was an evening filled with competitive play and substantial rewards, making for an intense and satisfying night of poker.

Final Table Results

1. Abhishek ‘singhsaab’ Goindi – ₹4,00,875
2. Bhanu ‘Chennaino’1Prakash KC – ₹2,61,371
3. Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora – ₹1,87,075
4. Armaan ‘TheHoodedClaw’ Kochhar – ₹1,49,927
5. destiny1008 – ₹1,18,659
6. Debashis ‘Nazgul’ Bal – ₹93,003

Indian Poker Masters Series Leaderboard – Day 8

‘syng8’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹41,900), ‘IronMan13’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹18,570), and ‘4betdonkey’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹14,800) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

AS#52 Mini Main Event – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Total Entries – 1,190

Survivors – 131

Prize Pool – ₹59,50,000

Places Paid – 129

Junglee Poker’s Azadi Series is in its final stretch, and they went out with a bang last night with the finale of the ₹50 Lakhs GTD AS#52 Mini Main Event. The tournament reached its crescendo the previous night, crowning the enigmatic ‘baton34769023’—a notable finalist from last Sunday’s AS#14 Sunday Special Knockout—as the champion.

This event was huge, with 1,190 entries across nine starting flights. But last night, it all came down to 129 players battling it out for the top prize. After four hours of intense poker action, ‘baton34769023’ emerged victorious, showcasing some severe skills along the way. This win earned them the championship title and a life-changing ₹8.93 Lakhs!

But that’s not all! ‘baton34769023’ actually made at least ₹9.32 Lakhs overall last night, thanks to an 11th-place finish in the AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout, which added another ₹39,620 to their winnings.

The battle for the championship was fierce, with poker virtuoso Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani, known for his runner-up finish at the AOPS Mini Main Event in February, claiming the runner-up spot and a hefty ₹6,09,875—marking his third-highest score this year.

Not stopping there, Mahboobani also made a significant splash in the IPM#57 Big Value, securing fourth place for a substantial ₹15 Lakhs, his third-best career finish. Overall, his stellar performances across four tournaments amassed a staggering ₹21.40 Lakhs for the evening.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹15,00,000

> 2nd in JungleePoker’s AS#52 Mini Main Event for ₹6,09,875

> 186th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#55 Mini Main Event for ₹22,500

> 186th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹7,200

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.04 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.73 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The AS#52 Mini MainEvent’s final table was a gathering of seasoned players, including Anand ‘easywithducks’ Babu Pallikona, who finished fifth for ₹2.38 Lakhs, and Lavesh ‘magicodds98’ Meena, who clinched eighth place and ₹1.19 Lakhs.

With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the AS#52 Mini Main Event not only surpassed its guarantee but added a significant ₹9.50 Lakhs to the prize pool. The top 129 finishers shared in a generous total prize pool of ₹59.50 Lakhs, marking a grand conclusion to the second week of the Azadi Series.

Final Table Results

1. baton34769023 – ₹8,92,500
2. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹6,09,875
3. dattebayo – ₹4,76,000
4. prithvirajpalta – ₹3,57,000
5. Anand ‘easywithducks’ Babu Pallikona – ₹2,38,000
6. snowski38007027 – ₹1,78,500
7. plzdontraise – ₹1,48,750
8. Lavesh ‘magicodds98’ Meena – ₹1,19,000

AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,000

Total Entries – 260

Regular Prize Pool – ₹10,90,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹9,10,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 29

Last night’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout at Junglee Poker culminated in an electrifying showdown, drawing a formidable lineup of 260 entrants. In a marathon session that lasted 7.5 hours, the enigmatic ‘harald’ carved a path to victory, navigating the field with strategic finesse. Claiming the 7:30 PM flagship title, ‘harald’ pocketed a handsome ₹3.43 Lakhs (₹1.89 Lakhs in bounties).

Not far behind, the determined ‘sporto35398718’ made a significant impact, securing the runner-up spot with a commendable payout of ₹2.04 Lakhs (₹51,461 in bounties).

Meanwhile, JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar, a well-known force with victories in the Mega Millions and Game Changer, as well, continued to make waves. Just days after winning Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda, Kumar clinched a third-place finish in the AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout, boosting his bankroll by ₹1.64 Lakhs (₹60,019 in bounties).

But Kumar’s day was far from over. He stayed on a roll with five more deep runs, including a podium finish in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown, rounding out the day with ₹3.89 Lakhs.

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout for ₹1,63,896* (₹60,019 in bounties)

> 3rd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,46,250

> 367th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹28,800

> 41st in Adda52’s Adda52 Millions for ₹23,024

> 40th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹20,008

> 210th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹8,346

The AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout final table was a clash of titans, featuring last month’s Equaliser Turbo runner-up Shiv ‘cheekychugh’ Chugh (4th for ₹1.08 Lakhs), last week’s IPM#27 finalist Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora (5th for ₹77,203), and last week’s IPM#37 (PLO-4) runner-up and AS#40 Friday Fighter final table finisher Lavesh ‘magicodds98’ Meena (8th for ₹56,879).

With an ₹8,000 entry fee, the AS#51 Sunday Special Knockout experienced a slight overlay of ₹1.80 Lakhs, enhancing the value for the top 29 finishers who shared the ₹20 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. harald – ₹3,42,938
2. sporto35398718 – ₹2,04,388
3. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹1,63,896
4. Shiv ‘cheekychugh’ Chugh – ₹1,08,412
5. Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora – ₹77,203
6. rdx1111-1 – ₹71,682
7. artissst – ₹82,663
8. Lavesh ‘magicodds98’ Meena – ₹56,879

AS#53 Sunday Special Knockout Mini – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 230

Total Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹6,55,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,45,000

Places Paid – 27

Bharath ‘teddybee@2020’ Kumar set the virtual tables ablaze at Junglee Poker last night, clinching a dramatic victory in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD AS#53 Sunday Special KnockoutMini. Dominating a robust field of 230 poker enthusiasts over a six-and-a-half-hour grind, Kumar, fresh off his runner-up finish in Thursday’s Godfather, seized the crown in the 9:30 PM Sunday flagship.

His triumph resounded across the online poker community as he scooped up his first title of the year, pocketing an impressive ₹1.86 Lakhs (₹85,773 in bounties). With another deep run in AS#51 Sunday Special KnockOut, Kumar elevated his total Sunday earnings to an incredible ₹2.11 Lakhs.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s AS#53 Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹1,85,957 (₹85,773 in bounties)

> 29th in Junglee Poker’s AS#51 Sunday Special Knock Out for ₹25,100 (₹8,750 in bounties)

Bharath Kumar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹26.69 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.66 Lakhs

The battlefield was fierce, with seasoned reg Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid (opted out of our tracking) giving a tough fight but eventually securing the runner-up spot and a commendable payday of ₹1.40 Lakhs (₹97,464 in bounties).

Notable competitors like the three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik (4th for ₹63,094) and Yash ‘darkshark_11’ Jaiswal (7th for ₹38,361) also left their mark on the AS#53 #Sunday Special Knockout Mini final table.

Despite a significant ₹3.10 Lakhs shortfall from the advertised guarantee, the ₹3,450 buy-in AS#53 Sunday Special Knockout Mini still offered immense value, rewarding the top 27 finishers and turning the night into a profit spree for the savvy participants.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Bharath ‘teddybee@2020’ Kumar – ₹1,85,957
2. Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid – ₹1,39,675
3. swaahah – ₹76,279
4. Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik – ₹63,094
5. andapoochi – ₹42,485
6. Acosmic 123 – ₹36,963
7. Yash ‘darkshark_11’ Jaiswal – ₹38,361
8. fuckerbaazi – ₹25,661

The other AS title winners of the day included ‘deluy420’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AS#50 Sunday Special Grand Loot for ₹53,362) and ‘arnis25303515’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD AS#54 Hangover for ₹53,307).

Adda52

Adda52 Millions – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 185

Re-entries – 120

Prize Pool – ₹30,50,000

Places Paid – 44

Mid-stakes stalwart Yuvraj ‘kalidenalii’ Bhardwaj had a Sunday to remember, taking down Adda52’s weekend headliner, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Adda52 Millions! He beat out a field of 305 players (185 unique) to win the 9 PM flagship event for the first time, scoring a career-high ₹5.83 Lakhs. This also marks his twelfth title win of the year – talk about impressive!

August has been incredibly kind to Bhardwaj. He’d already won the Monster Turbo title on Spartan Poker twice last week, and now he’s added another victory to his collection. That’s three titles this month alone! Overall, Bhardwaj had a killer Sunday, raking in ₹5.89 Lakhs from two cashes.

> 1st in Adda52 Millions for ₹5,83,070

> 13th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Bullet for ₹5,600

Yuvraj Bhardwaj’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹26.54 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #12

Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra, fresh from his Freeze Out Adda victory, made a remarkable runner-up finish in the Adda52 Millions. Chandra bagged a substantial ₹4.30 Lakhs, marking his second runner-up finish in this prestigious Sunday headliner. His performance didn’t end there; Chandra also clinched a sixth-place finish in the Sunday Bounty and a sixteenth in the Nighttide DST Adda, boosting his total Sunday earnings to an impressive ₹4.39 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52 Millions for ₹4,30,045

> 6th in Adda52’s Sunday Bounty for ₹6,166

> 16th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹2,443

Divyansh Chandra’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹79.60 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹46.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #20

The Adda52 Millions final table was a clash of titans! Battling alongside Bhardwaj and Chandra were poker powerhouses like Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijayvergiya (3rd for ₹3.17 Lakhs), Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan (4th for ₹2.34 Lakhs), ‘Prince of May’ Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (5th for ₹1.73 Lakhs) and Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar (6th for ₹1.27 Lakhs).

The Adda52 Millions, with a ₹11,000 buy-in, successfully surpassed its guarantee, amassing a prize pool of ₹30.50 Lakhs and rewarding the top 44 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Yuvraj ‘kalidenalii’ Bhardwaj – ₹5,83,070
2. Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra – ₹4,30,045
3. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijayvergiya – ₹3,17,181
4. Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan – ₹2,33,938
5. Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹1,72,542
6. Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar – ₹1,27,259

Sunday Head Hunter – ₹22 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 297

Re-entries – 221

Total Prize Pool – ₹25,90,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹12,95,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹12,95,000

Places Paid – 80

Shivam ‘brooskyradio11’ Shukla, hot off his victory in Friday’s Bounty Adda, continued his dominant run into Sunday by clinching the top spot in Adda52’s ₹22 Lakhs GTD Sunday Head Hunter. In an 8 PM showdown that stretched nearly 8 hours, Shukla outmaneuvered a substantial field of 518 players (297 unique), capturing his first-ever title in this KO event along with a hefty ₹4.76 Lakhs – with ₹2.40 Lakhs of that coming from the bounties he collected by knocking out other players! This win marks his biggest cash to date.

His Sunday success didn’t stop there; he also made a significant run in the Sunday Showdown, finishing 33rd for an additional ₹8,551, pushing his total Sunday winnings to ₹4.85 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹4,76,458 (₹2,39,735 in bounties)

> 33rd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹8,551

Shivam Shukla’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.31 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8

Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat, in a valiant attempt to break a four-week title drought, finished as the runner-up in the Sunday Head Hunter, securing ₹2.68 Lakhs (₹94,919 from bounties). He extended his impressive Sunday performance across six tournaments, accumulating total earnings of ₹3.55 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹2,68,436 (₹94,919 in bounties)

> 7th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹42,219

> 442nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹24,000

> 214th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹8,346

> 236th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹7,200

> 145th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹4,543

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.57 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11

The final table of the Sunday Head Hunter was a battlefield of poker elites, including the first-ever Game Changer champion & the recent IPM#10 Turbo champion Prashanth ‘ekthatalli’ Sekar (3rd for ₹1.58 Lakhs), Young Gun Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair (4th for ₹1.35 Lakhs), Friday’s The Ballers champion Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria (5th for ₹1.02 Lakhs), and EndBoss 6.0 champion Arun ‘runyrules’ Sriram (6th for ₹88,215), making for a fiercely competitive finale.

The Sunday Head Hunter exceeded all expectations. With a ₹5,750 buy-in, it drew in a massive crowd of seasoned players and hopeful newcomers alike. The prize pool swelled to ₹25.90 Lakhs, ensuring the 80 lucky players who made it into the money were handsomely rewarded. And even for those who didn’t cash, there were still plenty of bounties to be had.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Shivam ‘brooskyradio11’ Shukla – ₹4,76,458
2. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – ₹2,68,436
3. Prashanth ‘ekthatalli’ Sekar – ₹1,58,340
4. Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair – ₹1,34,948
5. Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria – ₹1,01,696
6. Arun ‘runyrules’ Sriram – ₹88,215
7. karansanghrajka – ₹67,614
8. unknown – ₹40,194

Satya ‘comedypoker’ Pal Verma (Won the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Showdown for ₹2.72 Lakhs), Yash ‘gambler11’ Jaiswal (Won the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹57,785), Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade (Won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Add for ₹31,209), ‘tigerssitahera’ (Won the ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹25,366), ‘Harish1708’ (Won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Aftermoon Bounty for ₹19,927), and ‘cricpoker’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,656) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘Pagal1234’ (Won the ₹2 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings for ₹42,041), ‘rsman’ (Won ₹40K GTD Soda for ₹10,184), and ‘Kushikushi’ (Won the ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,184) won the Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Sunday Supreme – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Unique Entries – 109

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 25

Vinay ‘vinstill’ B is proving that lightning can strike twice! Hot on the heels of his thrilling win in last week’s IPM#3 (7-Max) Turbo, he’s once again claimed the top spot, this time in Spartan Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Sunday Supreme.

This 8 PM Sunday flagship saw a fierce battle among 109 unique contenders. Vinay navigated the field with precision and skill, emerging as the champion and taking home a handsome ₹1.88 Lakhs top prize.

Vinay’s winning momentum didn’t stop there. He demonstrated his consistency and versatility by cashing in a total of six Sunday tournaments, amassing an impressive ₹2.53 Lakhs in winnings.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Supreme for ₹1,88,000

> 550th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹20,000

> 20th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹15,065

> 81st in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹12,000

> 102nd in PokerBaazi’s IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹10,272

> 138th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#58 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹7,981

Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.52 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11

Mayank ‘barrelbrat’ Maruka was also in the hunt for glory, determined to break his four-week title drought. Maruka fought bravely to the final heads-up duel in the Sunday Supreme, securing a commendable ₹1.40 Lakhs for his runner-up finish. Maruka showcased his dedication by scoring in an impressive ten Sunday tournaments, accumulating a total of ₹2.73 Lakhs in winnings.

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Supreme for ₹1,40,000

> 12th in Junglee Poker’s AS#52 Mini Main Event for ₹35,700

> 28th in Junglee Poker’s AS#51 Sunday Special Knock Out for ₹25,100 (₹8,350 in bounties)

> 31st in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹20,146

> 774th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#57 Big Value for ₹17,200

> 136th in PokerBaazi’ IPM#56 Monsterstack for ₹10,272

> 37th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹8,551

> 279th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#52 Afternoon Value for ₹7,200

> 128th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#53 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹5,000

> 159th in PokerBaazi’s IPM#54 (PLO-6) for ₹4,543

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.54 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #22

Pramod ‘tabahi2k18’ Kumar also made significant strides, appearing at multiple final tables, including a notable second place in the Sunday Bullet, bagging ₹60,720, and clinching seventh in the Sunday Supreme for ₹50,000. His Sunday efforts culminated in a commendable ₹1.11 Lakhs in total earnings.

Pramod Kumar’s online stats (Spartan Poker and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹51.99 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

The Sunday Supreme final table was a star-studded affair featuring some of the most talented players in the Indian poker scene. Notably, it included Saturday’s IPM#45 (PLO-5) champion Bharat ‘bvasan’ Vasan (3rd for ₹1.20 Lakhs) and recent Friday Bounty finalist Myron ‘Zzzzz369’ Pereira (8th for ₹36,000), adding to the excitement and prestige of the event.

Final Table Results

1. Vinay ‘vinstill’ B – ₹1,88,000
2. Mayank ‘barrelbrat’ Maruka – ₹1,40,000
3. Bharat ‘bvasan’ Vasan – ₹1,20,000
4. indiandurr – ₹99,000
5. UNKNOWN – ₹82,000
6. Bahubali – ₹66,000
7. Pramod ‘tabahi2k18’ Kumar – ₹50,000
8. Myron ‘Zzzzz369’ Pereira – ₹36,000

‘smr1g10’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Sunday Bullet for ₹76,400), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹28,200), Saksham ‘razorfish’ Sharma (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), Ankit ‘magnum736’ Saurabh (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹17,760), and ‘meshuggah45’ (Won ₹60K GTD Equaliser for ₹16,200) won the other Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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