Another Year of Big Wins Begins: Neeraj Sattawat and Pratik Manjrekar Headline the First Sunday of 2025 With Seven-Figure Scores on Natural8 India

Sundays are the undisputed kings of the online poker week, a day when the virtual felt heats up with high-stakes tournaments and jaw-dropping prize pools. And the first Sunday of 2025 did not disappoint, delivering the fireworks poker fans have come to expect.

Natural8 India led the charge again, boasting two of the day’s biggest scorers, but the action didn’t stop there. PokerBaazi’s electrifying Baazi Super Sunday lineup kept the virtual rail buzzing, while Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Pocket52 also served up thrilling tournaments that made for a pulse-pounding night of poker action. This was a fitting start to what promises to be another exciting year after a landmark 2024.

Neeraj Sattawat stole the show with a jaw-dropping performance in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525. Fresh off a victory in Saturday’s Blockbuster on PokerBaazi, Sattawat carried his winning momentum into this high-stakes showdown. He navigated a staggering 3,308-entry field to finish eighth and claim a scorching ₹19.36 Lakhs. He capped off the session with another small score in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value (₹4,696), bringing his Sunday winnings to an eye-popping ₹19.41 Lakhs, a performance that cemented his place as the biggest winner of the day.

Natural8 India newcomer Pratik Manjrekar made a spectacular debut in The Weekender 50. He finished fourth out of a massive 5,533 entries, taking home a stunning ₹11.34 Lakhs, making him the second-highest scorer of the day.

Over at PokerBaazi, Gunisha Sinha delivered a stellar performance in the BSS SuperStack, winning the flagship event for the first time. After an intense final table battle, she walked away with ₹7.64 Lakhs from a heads-up deal, marking her biggest score of 2025 (and her second-best overall). This victory also ended an eight-month title drought for Sinha, proving that she’s back and better than ever. She added deep runs in three other tournaments to her tally, closing the day with total winnings of ₹7.82 Lakhs, enough to land her third place on the Sunday leaderboard.

Ridhav Chawla, one of the Baazi Millionaires from June 2024 and the winner of last month’s Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54 on Natural8 India, came agonizingly close to victory in the BSS SuperStack, finishing as the runner-up for ₹6.15 Lakhs from the same heads-up deal. This marked his third near-miss in just six days, but his consistent performances have pushed his tracked online profits past the ₹50 Lakhs mark.

Natural8 India was a hotbed of action, with several other standout performances:

• Ashutosh Kumar clinched ₹5.09 Lakhs with a podium finish in the Sunday Fifty Stack 55.
• Vinay B came out on top in the Sunday Last Call 215, pocketing ₹3.98 Lakhs.
• Amit Kaushik crushed the Bounty Hunters Sunday Special 15, netting ₹3.66 Lakhs.
• Tushar Bhartia scored ₹3.21 Lakhs for a 134th-place finish in the Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525.
• Utkarsh Vaish narrowly missed gold in the Zodiac Monkey King Bounty, settling for ₹3.10 Lakhs as the runner-up.
• 2024 POY #2 Anant Purohit, fresh of a win in Saturday’s Omaholic 5-Card Bounty 25, added ₹3.10 Lakhs to his bankroll with an 87th-place finish in the Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525.
• After collecting ₹2.49 Lakhs from three podium finishes on Saturday, Natural8 crusher ‘Wonderwoman6’ owned the Sunday Hyper 100 events last night, raking in ₹2.50 Lakhs through a title win (₹1.16 Lakhs) and another podium finish (₹1.34 Lakhs).

The action was just as hot on other platforms. Ram Kakkar continued his winning streak by taking down Adda52’s Roller Coaster for a second consecutive week, pocketing ₹4.83 Lakhs. He also notched up multiple deep runs throughout the day, amassing at least ₹5.10 Lakhs in total winnings. Anish Arora, riding high on his recent Sunday Head Hunter victory and a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite, finished second for ₹3.57 Lakhs. He continued his grind with strong performances in two other events, pushing his total winnings for the day to over ₹3.79 Lakhs.

Myron Pereira kicked off 2025 in style, taking down Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Highroller for ₹3.51 Lakhs (₹2.03 Lakhs in bounties). This Goan poker veteran, known for his consistent performances, finally broke through after a series of near-misses. But Pereira wasn’t satisfied with just one victory. He went on to cash in seven more events, amassing nearly ₹4.40 Lakhs for the day. Young Gun Gaurav Sood also made his presence felt, finishing as the runner-up in the Blockbuster Highroller for ₹1.77 Lakhs. This three-time POY winner, who had already started the year with back-to-back wins in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite and Adda52’s Ferris Wheel, nearly completed a hat trick. He continued his impressive run with deep runs in eight more events, pushing his Sunday total past ₹3.29 Lakhs.

Sunday night also brought the heat on Pocket52, with the high-stakes Pocket Kings delivering a thrilling showdown. ‘user1621169967‘ rose above the fierce competition to claim the title and a platform-best ₹4.20 Lakhs, swinging back into profitability on the platform in a big way.

Aman Bhadu, the former Millionaire Series Marvel champion, made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle after a 13-month title drought. He took down Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Knockout for his first major title on the platform, earning ₹4.18 Lakhs (₹2.63 Lakhs in bounties).

The Adda52 felt was alive with excitement as ‘harsh1327‘ made a spectacular comeback, ending a 1.5-month title drought in dominant fashion. After teasing a return with six final table appearances during their winless streak, this seasoned pro delivered a masterclass performance in the Topple Tower, claiming the title for ₹3.05 Lakhs (₹1.32 Lakhs in bounties). ‘harsh1327’ kept the momentum going, cashing in four more events and racking up over ₹4 Lakhs in total winnings. Siddhant Singh, who had been knocking on the door of victory with recent close calls, including a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, came tantalizingly close once again. He finished second in the Topple Tower for ₹2.12 Lakhs (₹86,150 in bounties). But Singh didn’t let the near-miss slow him down, adding two more deep runs to his tally and closing the day with over ₹2.30 Lakhs in winnings.

Jaikishan Jangid dominated PokerBaazi`s BSS Super Value for ₹3.75 Lakhs after a heads-up deal, sealing his first major title of 2025. Already on a heater since the start of the new year, he added another modest cash later in the day to finish with nearly ₹3.78 Lakhs and climb to #8 on PokerBaazi’s POY leaderboard. The runner-up, ‘WhatsTheRiver,’ also had a day to remember, pocketing ₹3.23 Lakhs – over eleven times their previous top score – and catapulting firmly into profit territory.

Shivam Kumar Dubey kicked off 2025 with a bang, clinching Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Party title and bagging ₹2.47 Lakhs in winnings. This mid-stakes crusher and former NPS gold medalist added two more scores to his tally, wrapping up the day with nearly ₹2.60 Lakhs. Meanwhile, ‘kidnuke-0035,’ fresh off their Wednesday Mania victory last month, had to settle for the runner-up payout of ₹1.64 Lakhs.

Sunday was a day of triumph for several poker stars, with flagship titles and impressive performances galore, featuring Jatin Sablani (Won PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹2.03 Lakhs), Aryaman Arora (Won Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹1.61 Lakhs), Nandan Pugalia (Won PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1.58 Lakhs), and Utkarsh Srivastava (Won PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹1.03 Lakhs).

But it wasn’t just about the flagship winners. Sunday also saw standout performances from players like Lavesh Meena, Prince Singh, Jasven Saigal, Shiv Chugh, Satya Pal Verma, and Mayank Maruka, each winning their respective marquees.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

BSS SuperStack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 604

Re-entries – 536

Prize Pool – ₹57,00,000

Places Paid – 169

Forget New Year’s fireworks; the real explosions were happening on the PokerBaazi tables this Sunday! With over ₹1.06 Crores in guaranteed prizes up for grabs across nine Baazi Super Sunday (BSS) tournaments, the virtual felt was hotter than ever. And stealing the show in the day’s showstopper, the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BSS SuperStack, was none other than Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha, a formidable player in her own right and the better half of three-time POY winner, Young Gun Gaurav Sood.

The BSS SuperStack was a monster tournament, attracting a colossal field of 1,140 entries (604 unique). It was a melting pot of poker veterans and hungry up-and-comers all vying for the top spot. After a gruelling nine hours and three minutes of intense play, Sinha emerged as the champion, crushing the competition and claiming her first-ever BSS SuperStack title. This victory snapped an eight-month title drought for Sinha and earned her a whopping ₹7.64 Lakhs from a heads-up deal – her biggest score of 2025 and the second-largest of her online career! Talk about starting the year off with a bang!

But Sinha wasn’t content with just one victory. She kept the momentum going throughout the day, making deep runs in three other events and racking up over ₹7.82 Lakhs in total winnings. This put her among the top winners of the day, trailing only Natural8 India crushers Neeraj Sattawat and Pratik Manjrekar.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack for ₹7,64,182* (heads-up deal)

> 47th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹7,960

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹7,044

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹3,019

Gunisha Sinha’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹98.03 Lakhs| Lifetime Profits: ₹41.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Ridhav ‘Rids’ Chawla, one of the Baazi Millionaires from June 2024 and the winner of last month’s Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54 on Natural8 India, was also on the hunt for his first title of 2025. After a third-place finish in last week’s The Endeavour and a runner-up finish in Saturday’s Blockbuster Lite, Chawla came agonizingly close once again. He battled fiercely in the BSS SuperStack, finishing second for a massive ₹6.15 Lakhs from the heads-up deal. This marked his second runner-up finish in as many days and his third near-miss in just six days! Despite falling short of victory, Chawla’s impressive performance pushed his tracked online profits past the ₹50 Lakhs mark.

Ridhav Chawla’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹52.32 Lakhs

The final table of the BSS SuperStack was a cornucopia of poker talent, featuring notables like Vivek ‘vidow’ Nair (3rd for ₹3.99 Lakhs), four-time NPS India 2024 medal winner Ryan ‘AceFromSpace’ Cardoso (4th for ₹2.99 Lakhs), recent The Pride winner Ayaz ‘KHAN1977’ Khan (5th for ₹2.37 Lakhs), ‘saurabhnigam21’ (6th for ₹1.88 Lakhs), former The MoneyMaker champion Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai (7th for ₹1.43 Lakhs), and ‘Cliffhanger76’ (8th for ₹1.08 Lakhs).

With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the BSS SuperStack didn’t just meet its guarantee; it smashed it, creating a staggering ₹57 Lakhs prize pool! The top 169 finishers were rewarded for their efforts, each taking home at least ₹9,690 – over 1.6 times the initial buy-in. The first Sunday of 2025 on PokerBaazi was a resounding success, a thrilling start to what promises to be a year filled with epic poker moments, new champions, and unforgettable victories on India`s leading online poker platform!

Final Table Results

1. Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha – ₹7,64,182*
2. Ridhav ‘Rids’ Chawla – ₹6,15,218*
3. Vivek ‘vidow’ Nair – ₹3,99,000
4. Ryan ‘AceFromSpace’ Cardoso – ₹2,98,680
5. Ayaz ‘KHAN1977’ Khan – ₹2,37,120
6. saurabhnigam21 – ₹1,88,100
7. Chandan ‘M3ssy’ Rai – ₹1,42,500
8. Cliffhanger76 – ₹1,08,300

*denotes a heads-up deal

BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 658

Re-entries – 692

Prize Pool – ₹29,35,000

Places Paid – 190

The first Sunday of 2025 was an absolute scorcher on PokerBaazi, and Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid turned up the heat with a sizzling victory in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value, arguably the best value tournament on the Baazi Super Sunday schedule. He outlasted a guarantee-crushing field of contenders to claim the title and a cool ₹3.75 Lakhs following a heads-up deal.

Jangid has been riding high ever since the year kicked off. Fresh off a stellar Wednesday session where he shipped Pocket52’s Soda and made final table appearances in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite and Daily Last Chance, this Pune-based crusher grabbed his first flagship victory of 2025 in style.

The 5 PM Sunday flagship was no walk in the park. Jangid had to navigate a scorching field of 1,350 entries (658 unique) over a gruelling nine-hour grind. But he emerged triumphant, snagging his maiden BSS Super Value win and his biggest score of the year so far. He even managed to squeeze in a 36th-place finish in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹2,200, bringing his Sunday winnings to almost ₹3.78 Lakhs, and now ranks #8 on the platform’s POY leaderboard.

Another star in the spotlight was a mystery contender from West Bengal, ‘WhatsTheRiver,‘ who made a surprise appearance and nearly claimed their first title on the platform. This enigmatic contender has been popping up on PokerBaazi since April 2020, and in their first tournament of 2025 (and 16th overall), they finished second in the BSS Super Value for a personal-best ₹3.23 Lakhs from the heads-up deal. This score, over 11 times bigger than their previous record, catapulted them back into the profit zone with a vengeance. Now, that’s how you start the year off right!

WhatsTheRiver’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.68 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.79 Lakhs

The BSS Super Value final table was packed with proven talents like Dilpreet ‘dilpreet333’ Singh Kochhar (3rd for ₹1.97 Lakhs), Yogesh ‘ydc1234’ Choudhary (6th for ₹90,982), last night’s Daily Last Chance champ Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia (7th for ₹67,503), and the recent WPT#87 Main Event winner Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat (8th for ₹46,958).

With a modest ₹2,500 buy-in, the BSS Super Value smashed its guarantee, creating a mouthwatering ₹29.35 Lakhs prize pool. The top 190 finishers earned at least ₹4,696 – nearly double their initial investment! It looks like 2025 will be another exciting year on India’s leading online poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid – ₹3,75,311*
2. WhatsTheRiver – ₹3,22,609*
3. Dilpreet ‘dilpreet333’ Singh Kochhar – ₹1,96,638
4. sandeep1404 – ₹1,46,745
5. MariaHo – ₹1,17,396
6. Yogesh ‘ydc1234’ Choudhary – ₹90,982
7. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹67,503
8. Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat – ₹46,958

*denotes a heads-up deal

(6-Max) BSS SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 352

Re-entries – 324

Prize Pool – ₹13,52,000

Places Paid – 100

Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani is a man on a mission! Fresh off his first win of 2025 in Adda52’s Bumper Car and a near-miss in the Bounty Adda on Friday, this poker powerhouse kept his momentum going by crushing PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for a sweet ₹2.03 Lakhs.

Sablani, who had a phenomenal 2024 with at least 32 titles to his name, is showing no signs of slowing down. In the 8:30 PM Sunday flagship event, he outlasted a packed crowd of 676 contenders (352 unique) in just under 6.5 hours to capture his first-ever (6-Max) BSS SPRINT title and his biggest score of the year so far. He also made deep runs in three other events, boosting his Sunday winnings to nearly ₹2.43 Lakhs, which landed him at #16 on PokerBaazi’s POY leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹2,02,800

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹22,800

> 28th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹11,438

> 31st in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹5,586

Jatin Sablani’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.93 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #2 | Moves to #16 on PokerBaazi’s POY Leaderboard

But Sablani wasn’t the only one bringing the heat. Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu came into the tournament with momentum from a sixth-place finish in Saturday’s 7-Max Deepstack on Pocket52. The 1000X Series 4.0 Main Event and #9 The MoneyMaker champion was looking to break his nearly three-month title drought, but he fell just short of the mark, finishing as the runner-up for ₹1.35 Lakhs.

Abhishek Sonu’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.04 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.31 Crores

A flurry of other known faces made final table appearances in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, including Umang ‘dejavupoker’ Kedia (3rd for ₹1 Lakh), WPT#55 Superstack podium finisher Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan (4th for ₹77,064), last night’s Gravitron runner-up Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat (5th for ₹65,302), and WPT#87 Main Event finalist Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (6th for ₹53,810).

With a ₹2,300 buy-in, the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT smashed its guarantee, generating a lucrative ₹13.52 Lakhs prize pool. The top 100 finishers were guaranteed at least ₹4,056 – nearly double their initial investment. This action-packed event was just another example of the excitement and high-stakes action that PokerBaazi consistently delivers, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of 2025 has in store.

Final Table Results

1. Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani – ₹2,02,800
2. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹1,35,200
3. Umang ‘dejavupoker’ Kedia – ₹1,00,183
4. Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan – ₹77,064
5. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹65,302
6. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹53,810

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 252

Re-entries – 190

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 65

PokerBaazi turned up the heat this past Sunday night with a sizzling lineup of tournaments, and amidst the action-packed frenzy, Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia emerged as a champion. This Kolkata-based grinder, known for his explosive play and relentless aggression, conquered the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance for the second time in his career, adding another trophy to his already impressive collection.

A protégé of India’s OG PokerGuru, Aditya Agarwal, Pugalia ended 2024 on a high note with a series of deep runs and near misses, including runner-up finishes in the Daily Last Chance and The Pride Lite. He carried that momentum into the new year, kicking things off with a podium finish in Adda52’s Wipeout last week, followed by a final table appearance in the Orbiter the night before. And last night, he returned to the winner’s circle in emphatic fashion, claiming his first title of 2025.

The Daily Last Chance, a 10:30 PM flagship event, attracted a field of 252 players (442 total entries). Pugalia’s aggressive style was on full display as he fired six bullets and battled for over six hours in a gruelling test of skill and endurance that stretched well into Monday morning. In the end, he emerged victorious, claiming the title and a handsome ₹1.58 Lakhs payday. But Pugalia wasn’t done yet. He continued his grind, racking up four more cash finishes and boosting his total winnings for the night to over ₹2.53 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,58,000

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹67,503

> 82nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹15,960

> 27th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹7,688

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹4,181

Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

But Pugalia wasn’t the only star shining bright on the virtual felt. Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal, a mid-to-high stakes grinder known for his consistent performances and unwavering dedication, was also on the hunt for glory. Already a proven contender with a win and a podium finish in the Daily Last Chance last October, Jaiswal was determined to claim his second victory in the event.

He played a solid and calculated game, navigating the field with precision and skill. He even made it to the heads-up stage but fell just short of the title, finishing as the runner-up with ₹1.07 Lakhs. Jaiswal had already made deep runs in two other PokerBaazi tournaments and rounded off his day with a total haul of nearly ₹1.33 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,07,000

> 75th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹15,960

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹9,870

Yash Jaiswal’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹73.47 Lakhs

The Daily Last Chance final table was a gathering of poker heavyweights, featuring seasoned players like last month’s Daily Last Chance finalist Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes (3rd for ₹82,000), last night’s Pocket Soda champ Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (5th for ₹48,000), recent The Quest podium finisher and previous night’s Blockbuster Lite finalist Deveshwar ‘deveshwar’ Raj (7th for ₹30,600), and last month’s Daily Last Chance finalist Akash ‘Bazingaking’ Saluja (8th for ₹22,500).

The Daily Last Chance may have missed its ₹10 Lakhs guarantee, but the ₹39,092 overlay turned into an unexpected New Year bonus for the players. With added value on the table, the event delivered a rewarding experience for many. Out of the field, 65 players cashed in, each claiming at least ₹5,500 – more than double the ₹2,500 buy-in. This tournament was a sweet deal for those who made it into the money, and it’s just another example of why PokerBaazi is a favourite destination for online poker enthusiasts.

Final Table Results

1. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹1,58,000
2. Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal – ₹1,07,000
3. Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes – ₹82,000
4. yash904 – ₹60,000
5. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹48,000
6. ProfessionalD – ₹38,900
7. Deveshwar ‘deveshwar’ Raj – ₹30,600
8. Akash ‘Bazingaking’ Saluja – ₹22,500

The other BSS title winners of the day included Utkarsh ‘sam20245’ Srivastava (Won ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff for ₹1.03 Lakhs), Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 BSS for ₹80,700), ‘polluxOP’ (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹46,440), Janish ‘janish1998’ Jain (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹40,620), and ‘bluffer123456’ (Won ₹1 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹10,614).

‘storm_77’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹25,290), ‘mosa44’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,080), and Jasven ‘JasvenSaigal’ Saigal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹18,530) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Blockbuster Knockout – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,900

Total Entries – 371

Regular Prize Pool – ₹11,13,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹11,13,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹22,26,000

Places Paid – 41

The first Sunday of 2025 was an explosion of poker action on Junglee Poker, with their Blockbuster Sunday lineup serving up a feast of high-stakes battles. Five tournaments offered a combined ₹52 Lakhs in guarantees, but the main attraction, the big daddy of them all, was the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Blockbuster Knockout. And in this 7:30 PM flagship event, Aman ‘zontory’ Bhadu, the former champion of The Millionaire Series Marvel, made his triumphant return. After a 13-month hiatus from the winner’s circle, Bhadu returned with a vengeance, ready to reclaim his place at the top.

This victory was no easy feat. Bhadu had to grind it out in a nine-hour marathon, a true endurance test against a field of 371 contenders. Every player at the table was determined to claim the Sunday evening crown, but Bhadu was unstoppable. He outmanoeuvred, outplayed, and outlasted the competition, seizing a stunning ₹4.18 Lakhs payday, with ₹2.63 Lakhs of that coming from bounties alone. This win not only put Bhadu back on the map but also marked his first major title on Junglee Poker.

Aman Bhadu’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.08 Crores

A worthy adversary, ‘imranzakhaev,‘ who had tasted success two weeks before with a seventh-place finish in the Thursday Thunder, was hot on Bhadu`s heels. They went for broke, firing three bullets in a bold attempt to take the title. But despite their aggressive play, they couldn’t overcome Bhadu’s relentless pressure, finishing as the runner-up in the Blockbuster Knockout. They walked away with ₹1.85 Lakhs, including ₹32,766 in bounties. While the near-miss might have stung, their bankroll received a significant boost, marking their largest cash-in yet on the platform.

The final table of the Blockbuster Knockout was a real murderer’s row. It included poker streamer extraordinaire Naveen ‘happyhunter’ Kumar S, who finished third, adding another ₹1.77 Lakhs to his pile of winnings. Also making an appearance was poker veteran Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani, who took fourth place for ₹1.07 Lakhs.

With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the Blockbuster Knockout smashed its guarantee, generating a lucrative ₹22.26 Lakhs prize pool. This meant the 41 players who made it into the money got an even bigger slice than they expected. And with bounties awarded for every knockout, the action was non-stop, and the excitement was palpable. This was a Sunday to remember on Junglee Poker, and it’s just a taste of what’s to come in 2025.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Aman ‘zontory’ Bhadu – ₹4,17,723
2. imranzakhaev – ₹1,85,247
3. Naveen ‘happyhunter’ Kumar S – ₹1,76,824
4. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹1,07,186
5. merchyy – ₹86,963
6. ra🇭 – ₹44,520
7. river4bet – ₹44,054
8. pokerbaazi1 – ₹45,486

Blockbuster Party – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Total Entries – 606

Survivors – 144

Prize Pool – ₹15,15,000

Places Paid – 84

Junglee Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Blockbuster Party kicked off 2025 with a bang, bringing together a fierce field of players for a thrilling Sunday showdown. The multi-flight flagship event drew 606 entries across six starting flights from January 1 to 5, with only 144 survivors making it to the Day 2 finale starting at 10 PM last night. The action was intense, but after an over three-hour battle, Shivam ‘soulshaker’ Kumar Dubey emerged as the champion!

Dubey, a mid-stakes master and former NPS gold medalist, returned to the winner’s circle in style, claiming his first victory of 2025. He closed out 2024 with back-to-back wins in Spartan Poker’s Supreme and PokerBaazi’s Friday Bounty, followed by three final table appearances. His Blockbuster Party triumph earned him a cool ₹2.47 Lakhs, but Dubey wasn’t done yet. He went on to cash in two more tournaments, racking up almost ₹2.60 Lakhs in total winnings on the first Sunday of the year!

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Party for ₹2,47,248

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹6,834

> 30th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹5,586

Shivam Kumar Dubey’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.31 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.95 Lakhs

The Blockbuster Party also witnessed a remarkable performance by ‘kidnuke-0035,’ who put up a valiant fight against Dubey. Fresh off a Christmas Day victory in the Wednesday Mania last month, ‘kidnuke-0035’ came tantalizingly close to adding another major title to their resume. Despite their impressive skills and determination, they had to settle for the runner-up spot, walking away with a respectable ₹1.64 Lakhs.

Sacheen ‘cresthorology’ Ramchandani also made a splash in the Blockbuster Party, finishing third for ₹1.14 Lakhs.

With a ₹2,875 buy-in, the Blockbuster Party smashed its guarantee, generating a lofty ₹15.15 Lakhs prize pool. The top 84 players enjoyed a share of the spoils, with boosted payouts adding an extra layer of excitement to the already intense action. And let’s not forget the bounties, which always spice things up and create opportunities for additional earnings.

Final Table Results

1. Shivam ‘soulshaker’ Kumar Dubey – ₹2,47,248
2. kidnuke-0035 – ₹1,64,377
3. Sacheen ‘cresthorology’ Ramchandani – ₹1,13,625
4. gaug17 – ₹85,900
5. proteaspower – ₹65,751
6. pokerg – ₹50,601
7. rajgarg963 – ₹40,905
8. raelil – ₹30,300

Blockbuster Highroller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 165

Regular Prize Pool – ₹8,25,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹8,25,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹16,50,000

Places Paid – 17

Junglee Poker turned up the heat this Sunday with the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Blockbuster Highroller, attracting a field of 165 determined players ready to battle it out for the top prize. But in the end, only one could emerge as the champion.

And that champion was none other than Goan poker veteran Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira! Known for his uncanny consistency, Pereira had been on a hot streak, closing out 2024 with a runner-up finish in the Countdown Highroller and starting 2025 with another near-miss in the Thursday Thunder. But last night, it was his time to shine again!

Pereira brought his A-game to the Blockbuster Highroller, battling through a field of top-tier talent for over seven hours. When the dust settled, he stood tall as the champion, claiming the title and a ₹3.51 Lakhs payday, including a whopping ₹2.03 Lakhs in bounties. But Pereira, a true grinder, didn’t stop there. He went on to make deep runs in seven other events, racking up nearly ₹4.40 Lakhs in total earnings for the night. With performances like this, Pereira continues to solidify his reputation as one of the most formidable and consistent players in the game.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Highroller for ₹3,51,230* (₹2.03 Lakhs in bounties)

> 28th in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹23,655

> 10th in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹23,520

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹15,142

> 49th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹9,835

> 101st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹7,044

> 40th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹5,586

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) BSS for ₹3,497

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.46 Crores

While Pereira was busy dominating the Blockbuster Highroller, another poker star was making waves on the felt. Young Gun Gaurav ‘shinichi’ Sood, India`s poker royalty and one of the country`s most accomplished online MTT players and a three-time POY winner, delivered a stellar performance that nearly added another title to his already illustrious resume. This poker superstar from Gurugram kicked off 2025 in top form, bagging back-to-back wins in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite and Adda52’s Ferris Wheel.

Sood was determined to make it a hat trick of victories in the first week of the year, firing three bullets in the Blockbuster Highroller. While the title eluded him, he finished as the runner-up, pocketing ₹1.77 Lakhs (₹29,063 in bounties). Sood continued his Sunday grind with deep runs in eight more events, including a final table appearance in Spartan Poker’s Ignite, pushing his total earnings for the day past ₹3.29 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Highroller for ₹1,77,315* (₹29,063 in bounties)

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹79,200

> 22nd in Junglee Poker’s Blockbuster Knockout for ₹17,638* (₹1,500 in bounties)

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹15,960

> 25th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹12,591

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹12,033

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹6,760

> 46th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹4,757

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹2,322

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹22.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.69 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #2

The Blockbuster Highroller final table also featured standout performances from Piyush ‘jacks_apart’ Jain, who claimed an impressive third-place payout of ₹1.98 Lakhs, and Young Gun Anmol ‘Kaanchacheena’ Mehta, fresh off his Pocket Magnets final table finish last week, who finished sixth for ₹55,857.

The Blockbuster Highroller brought the excitement to a boiling point with its ₹11,500 buy-in, shattering its advertised guarantee to create a lucrative ₹16.50 Lakhs prize pool. The top 17 players enjoyed a share of the spoils, with bounties adding an extra layer of excitement and keeping the intensity high until the end. This high-stakes showdown was a thrilling start to the new year on Junglee Poker, and we can’t wait to see what other exciting events are in store for 2025.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹3,51,230
2. Gaurav ‘shinichi’ Sood – ₹1,77,315
3. Piyush ‘jacks_apart’ Jain – ₹1,98,232
4. sporto7911002 – ₹1,21,960
5. rakshitjadon – ₹83,845
6. Anmol ‘Kaanchacheena’ Mehta – ₹55,857

The other Blockbuster title winners of the day included Shiv ‘cheekychugh’ Chugh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Blockbuster Stack for ₹33,503) and ‘call.or.fold’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Blockbuster Loot for ₹16,670).

‘expert69’ won the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹98,042.

Adda52

Roller Coaster – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 136

Re-entries – 111

Prize Pool – ₹24,70,000

Places Paid – 35

The first Sunday of 2025 was a poker feast on Adda52, and Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (opted out of our tracking) was the chef serving a masterclass! This poker veteran, fresh off a win in last week’s Roller Coaster and a victory in PokerBaazi’s WPT#23 SuperStack, proved that he’s unstoppable by conquering Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Roller Coaster for the second week in a row!

The 9 PM flagship event was a high-stakes showdown, attracting a fierce field of seasoned regulars with its ₹11,500 buy-in. But the competition didn’t faze Kakkar, a legal eagle from Goa. He displayed incredible focus as he tore through a packed field of 247 entries (136 unique players) across an over 8.5-hour marathon. This was a true test of endurance, both mental and physical, but Kakkar proved he had what it takes. He emerged as the champion, claiming the title and a handsome ₹4.83 Lakhs payday.

Kakkar’s success didn’t stop there. He registered deep runs in at least three other tournaments, racking up nearly ₹5.10 Lakhs in total winnings for the day.

> 1st in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹4,83,022

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹12,500

> 105th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹9,690

> 164th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹4,695

Another player who came close to conquering the Roller Coaster was Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora. Fresh off a win in last month’s Sunday Head Hunter and a recent runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite, Arora was hungry for another victory. He fought tooth and nail in the Roller Coaster, navigating the tough field before finishing as the runner-up for a respectable ₹3.57 Lakhs. Arora continued his grind, making deep runs in two other tournaments and boosting his total winnings for the day to over ₹3.79 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹3,57,290

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹12,033

> 130th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹9,690

Anish Arora’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.10 Crores

The Roller Coaster’s final table was a den of poker sharks, featuring big names like Ashish ‘rocky3705’ Ahuja (4th for ₹1,95 Lakhs), Himanshu ‘Raceoflife’ Kumar (5th for ₹1.45 Lakhs), and Prince ‘pranavcr07’ Singh (6th for ₹1.07 Lakhs).

The ₹11,500 buy-in Roller Coaster smashed its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee, generating a scorching ₹24.70 Lakhs prize pool. The top 35 finishers walked away with a share of the loot, with a minimum cash of ₹23,655 – more than double the entry fee! It was a fantastic start to the new year on India’s longest-running online poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹4,83,022
2. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹3,57,290
3. 97092139089x0x2x3x0x – ₹2,64,286
4. Ashish ‘rocky3705’ Ahuja – ₹1,95,491
5. Himanshu ‘Raceoflife’ Kumar – ₹1,44,604
6. Prince ‘pranavcr07’ Singh – ₹1,06,963

Topple Tower – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 204

Re-Entries – 162

Rebuy – 5

Total Prize Pool – ₹18,54,994

Regular Prize Pool – ₹9,27,494

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹9,27,500

Places Paid – 55

The Adda52 felt was buzzing with anticipation on Sunday night as poker maestro ‘harsh1327’ (anonymity requested) made their grand return. After a 1.5-month break from the winner’s circle, this seasoned pro, armed with a poker resume that could make even the most seasoned veterans jealous, was ready to reclaim their throne.

Whispers of a comeback had been circulating, fueled by six final table appearances during their hiatus. As the 8 PM Topple Tower kicked off, a field of 371 hopefuls (204 unique) gathered, eager to test their skills against the returning champion. But ‘harsh1327’ was unfazed.

For eight gruelling hours, ‘harsh1327’ put on a poker clinic. They were a force of nature, blending calculated aggression with their signature swagger, dismantling the competition one hand at a time. When the final card was dealt, ‘harsh1327’ stood tall as the champion, claiming the title and a handsome ₹3.05 Lakhs payday (₹1.32 Lakhs in bounties).

But the victory didn’t satisfy their hunger. Riding the wave of their Topple Tower triumph, ‘harsh1327’ continued their rampage, cashing in four more tournaments and amassing over ₹4 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹3,04,502* (₹1.32 Lakhs in bounties)

> 7th in Pocket52`s Pocket Kings for ₹70,000

> 108th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹9,690

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹9,392

> 22nd in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹6,559

While ‘harsh1327’ was conquering the Topple Tower, another poker warrior, Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh, was on a mission of his own. Still reeling from a recent runner-up finish in PokerBaazi`s The Quest, this up-and-coming talent entered the fray with a burning desire to claim victory. And he came incredibly close. Singh played with grit and determination, navigating a tough field to snag another runner-up finish, this time for ₹2.12 Lakhs (₹86,150 in bounties). While the title remained just out of reach, Singh’s Sunday grind was far from over. He added two more deep runs to his tally, bringing his total winnings for the day to just over ₹2.30 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹2,12,303* (₹86,150 in bounties)

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s Blockbuster for ₹9,920

> 24th in Adda52’s Orbiter for ₹8,211

Siddhant Singh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.84 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹68.68 Lakhs

The Topple Tower final table was a shark tank featuring top guns and notable players like Sunil ‘bababk’ Arora (3rd for ₹1.33 Lakhs), Yash ‘Babyshark21’ Chitre (5th for ₹81,715), Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal (6th for ₹42,980), and Saurabh ‘saurabh21’ Rohila (8th for ₹58,786).

With a buy-in of ₹5,750, Topple Tower delivered on its promise of non-stop action and big rewards. The prize pool swelled to a juicy ₹18.55 Lakhs, with the top 55 players taking home at least ₹5,460. And with juicy bounties awarded for every elimination, the excitement and rewards kept flowing from start to finish.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. harsh1327 – ₹3,04,502
2. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh – ₹2,12,303
3. Sunil ‘bababk’ Arora – ₹1,32,665
4. newkidpoker – ₹78,952
5. Yash ‘Babyshark21’ Chitre – ₹81,715
6. Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal – ₹42,980
7. ErRada – ₹43,257
8. Saurabh ‘saurabh21’ Rohila – ₹58,786

Aryaman ‘AryaKnight’ Arora (Won ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Gravitron for ₹1.61 Lakhs), ‘kaptrex’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nigttide DST Adda for ₹33,372), Satya ’Comedypoker’ Pal Verma (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹28,367), and ‘Vickysins’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out for ₹13,454) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 223

Re-entries – 151

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Sunday night was a royal rumble on Pocket52, as the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings unleashed a high-stakes battle that only the fiercest competitors could survive. With a juicy prize pool and bragging rights on the line, a fearsome field of 374 entries (223 unique) descended upon the virtual felt. This was an epic clash, a poker showdown featuring some of the biggest names in the Indian poker scene. But when the dust settled, ‘user1621169967’ emerged as the champion, conquering the competition and claiming a platform-best ₹4.20 Lakhs after firing two bullets, catapulting back into the green on Pocket52!

user1621169967’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.97 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹3.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Not to be outdone, ‘user167884478,‘ a relative newcomer who’s only been active on Pocket52 for about a month, delivered a performance that defied expectations. With tenacity and skill that belied their newcomer status, ‘user167884478’ navigated the treacherous waters of the Pocket Kings, finishing in a commendable second place for a site-best ₹2.94 Lakhs. This impressive score pushed them firmly into the green, announcing their arrival on the scene in a big way.

user167884478’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.19 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹2.31 Lakhs

The Pocket Kings final table was a star-studded affair, with heavy hitters like Rahul ‘YSoSerious’ Sengar (3rd for ₹1.89 Lakhs), Rishabh ‘Radaaa’ Gupta (4th for ₹1.40 Lakhs), Anmol ‘secretsanta’ Narang (5th for ₹1.05 Lakhs), ‘harsh1327’ (anonymity requested) (7th for ₹70,000) and India`s poker pioneer Aditya ‘yennefer’ Agarwal (8th for ₹56,000) all making deep runs.

While the ₹5,750 buy-in Pocket Kings fell short of its advertised ₹20 Lakhs guarantee by ₹1.30 Lakhs, it offered incredible value for the players. With payouts starting at ₹18,800 – more than three times the buy-in – everyone who made it into the money walked away with a smile and a fatter bankroll. It’s clear that Pocket52 is quickly becoming a favourite destination for serious tournament players, and with value like this, its popularity is only going to skyrocket in 2025.

Final Table Results

1. user1621169967 – ₹4,20,000
2. user167884478 – ₹2,94,000
3. Rahul ‘YSoSerious’ Sengar – ₹1,89,000
4. Rishabh ‘Radaaa’ Gupta – ₹1,40,000
5. Anmol ‘secretsanta’ Narang – ₹1,05,000
6. Koiboltaire – ₹84,000
7. harsh1327 – ₹70,000
8. Aditya ‘yennefer’ Agarwal – ₹56,000

‘gaddari_karbe’ (Won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.15 Lakhs) and Mayank ‘muckforvalue’ Maruka (Won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹40,200) won the other Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Lavesh ‘devbhati’ Meena (Won ₹12 Lakhs GTD Ignite for ₹2.26 Lakhs), ‘PushpaRaj44’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹40,269), ‘Blablablacar’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹20,849), ‘don88’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹18,518) and and ‘ajeet89’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹13,000) won the Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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