Nishaanth S & Nishant Kumar Wrap Up Final Sunday of 2024 in Style With Scorching ₹15+ Lakhs Hauls on Natural8 India

The final Sunday of 2024 lived up to the hype, just like the year as a whole. With only two days left before the year wrapped up, both seasoned pros and rising stars turned out in force for one last chance at big wins and even bigger bankroll boosts. PokerBaazi continued its tradition of delivering a star-studded schedule of MTTs, but Natural8 India took center stage with two of the day’s highest earners emerging from its tables. Meanwhile, Adda52’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Christmas & New Year Carnival drew massive crowds, and Junglee Poker and Pocket52 also chipped in with their own exciting tournament lineups, ensuring there was no shortage of action to close out the year.

If there’s one name that keeps coming up in poker circles lately, it’s Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram. He’s not just here to make an appearance; he’s on a quest to outdo himself every single time. Last month alone, he snagged an APT Online trophy in the APT Online Korea National Cup, and then kicked off December with a third-place finish in the Bounty Hunters HR Mystery Paradise 525. At that point, he made a public statement saying he was thankful for his breakout year and would be stepping away from the tables for the rest of 2024, eyes set on an even bigger 2025.

Turns out, those plans changed faster than anyone expected. The draw of competition brought him right back, and over the weekend, he dove into the Saturday Santa’s Secret KO 150 on Natural8 India, where he faced an immense field of 3,626 players. When the dust settled, Nishaanth locked in a fourth-place finish, adding ₹15.71 Lakhs to his bankroll—making him the Sunday chartbuster.

The numbers attached to Nishaanth’s year are astonishing. He has racked up ₹5.67 Crores in 2024 alone, of which ₹4.59 Crores is from Natural8 India. Some of his standout achievements include a ₹1.97 Crore haul in the Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions in June and ₹66.66 Lakhs from the Bounty Hunters Main Event 54. Even more impressive, he’s currently sitting at #4 in the POY standings, and he adds a few more big scores to his tally before the year ends, he could climb even higher.

Another familiar face, Nishant Kumar—the WTF champion from last Thursday—made an impact of his own on Natural8 India. Since stepping onto the platform in April, he’s shown he’s here to compete at the highest levels. On Sunday, he battled through 1,022 opponents in the Winter KICK-OFF 125 and walked away with ₹15.53 Lakhs. A little while later, he snagged yet another score in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack, pushing his single-day total to ₹15.63 Lakhs—the second-largest amount anyone took home that day.

Kurukshetra-based pro Amit Kaushik wrapped up a highly profitable day by amassing ₹10.97 Lakhs through eight deep runs and three final table finishes—making him the third biggest winner of the day. The highlights included a runner-up finish in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹3.34 Lakhs (his second-largest Adda52 score), a tenth-place finish in Natural8 India’s GG Masters 150 for ₹3.22 Lakhs, a fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹3.08 Lakhs, and a fifth-place finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹85,320.

Over at PokerBaazi, Hardik Nair picked up his 19th title of the year in the BSS Superstack and collected a top prize of ₹8.83 Lakhs—his biggest haul of 2024 and second-largest career score. Fresh off last week’s win in the Summit Lite, he nearly crossed into the “Millionaire’s club” with additional deep runs across platforms, wrapping up Sunday with ₹9.38 Lakhs in total winnings and nudging his online earnings past the ₹4 Crores mark. Meanwhile, Anant Purohit, on the heels of a ₹23.91 Lakhs haul on Natural8 India on Saturday, arrived on the scene as a dominant force with over ₹5.95 Crores in overall winnings. Fresh off a podium finish in the WPT#67 Super HighRoller, he returned to PokerBaazi this Sunday and took a runner-up payout of ₹5.41 Lakhs—his third time finishing second in the BSS Superstack, and the third-best score he’s posted on the site this year.

Natural8 India showcased several noteworthy showings on Sunday:

• Satyam Verma navigated the field to finish 9th in the Bounty Hunters Sunday MAIN EVENT 54, pocketing ₹8.17 Lakhs.
• Advait Rajguru notched up ₹4.36 Lakhs across two impressive runs: 88th in the Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525 (₹3.57 Lakhs) and 23rd in the Sunday Winter SAVER 250 (₹78,279).
• ‘DaemonTargaryen’ secured a 96th-place finish in the Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525, adding ₹2.25 Lakhs to their bankroll.
• Samyak Sethi also cashed in the Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525, taking 320th place for ₹1.63 Lakhs.

Suraj Bhan, The Ballers Lite champion from last month, had quite the Sunday winning streak on Adda52 by capturing two titles in a single day—the Sunday Bounty for ₹23,050 and the Topple Tower for ₹3.43 Lakhs (₹1.68 Lakhs in bounties). He also secured a podium finish in the Roller Coaster, ending the day with total winnings exceeding ₹6.13 Lakhs. Anmol Narang, a former The Millionaire champion, finished second in the Topple Tower for ₹2 Lakhs (₹71,521 in bounties), marking his fourth-best score on Adda52 and sixth-best this year. With four more deep runs, Narang pushed his Sunday haul to nearly ₹3.11 Lakhs.

In Junglee Poker’s Countdown Highroller, ‘fisherman199’ dominated the eight-hour Sunday face-off, pocketing ₹5.16 Lakhs (₹3.30 Lakhs in bounties). They added an 11th-place finish in the Countdown Party as well, bringing their total Sunday earnings to ₹5.33 Lakhs. Goan poker ace Myron Pereira continued his remarkable run of form, coming in second place for ₹2.50 Lakhs (₹64,375 in bounties) and managing deep runs in eight other tournaments—capping off the day with ₹3.78 Lakhs overall.

Veteran poker pro Ram Kakkar (opted out of our tracking) kept his winning momentum rolling with a commanding run in Adda52’s Roller Coaster, earning himself ₹4.52 Lakhs. He added multiple deep runs in other tournaments on the site, pushing his overall winnings to nearly ₹4.71 Lakhs for the day, an impressive way to close out the final Sunday of the year.

Gurgaon-based MTT beast Sahil Mahboobani closed out the final Sunday of the year in style by conquering Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹3.40 Lakhs, marking his first title on the site. Adding two more deep runs, the Adda52 Millions champion from last month ended Sunday with ₹3.91 Lakhs overall. Gopal Bajaj narrowly missed out on his secon title win on Pocket52, finishing runner-up for a site-best ₹2.38 Lakhs. With three more deep runs to his name, he racked up total Sunday winnings of ₹3.07 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi’s Sunday lineup featured the BSS Super Value, where Chennai-based regular and former Baazi Millionaire, Mukesh Surana, claimed a landmark win. He walked away with ₹3.84 Lakhs—his first title in this event and 27th overall this year—putting an end to a nearly five-week streak of near misses. Surana also tacked on another deep run in the BSS Afternoon BOOST, bringing his total Sunday earnings to ₹3.86 Lakhs. The MoneyMaker 90.0 champion Surbhit Grover continued his impressive run of results by finishing in second place for ₹2.50 Lakhs. With a win in Spartan Poker’s Holdem for ₹11,100, Grover’s Sunday haul soared to at least ₹2.60 Lakhs.

Rishab Malik, the three-time The Millionaire champion from New Delhi, ended a four-month wait for a title by taking down Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout for ₹3.30 Lakhs (₹1.80 Lakhs in bounties), which was his fourth title on the platform. Following another deep run in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, Malik’s Sunday total reached ₹3.70 Lakhs, marking a celebratory entry into the ₹10 Crore lifetime earnings club. Mandar Madaye put up a spirited performance, finishing runner-up for ₹2.22 Lakhs (₹73,125 in bounties) in the Countdown Knockout. With additional deep runs during the day, he ended up collecting nearly ₹2.32 Lakhs, rounding out a strong showing of his own.

Sunday’s poker action saw wins coming in from all directions, with several players taking the spotlight, including Shashank Shekhar (Won PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1.91 Lakhs), Amit Kumar Jha (Won PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1.65 Lakhs), and Anurag Srivastava (Won Junglee Poker’s Countdown Party for ₹1.65 Lakhs and Pocket52’s 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹94,120).

Other notable competitors also had strong outings. Jaikumar V, Nishant Chowdhury, Tanay Kauntia, Himanshu Dadhich, Abhimanyu Mittal, and Ashish Kumar each put in winning performances that set them apart on Sunday’s marquee tables.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

BSS Superstack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 623

Re-entries – 554

Prize Pool – ₹58,85,000

Places Paid – 169

With just a few days left in the year, year, Young Gun Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair is truly making every moment count, playing like a man on a mission to make his New Year’s resolutions come true early! After taking down the Summit Lite last week, he has now picked up his 19th title of the year in PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD BSS Superstack. It’s been quite the December for him, and this latest achievement stands out as a prime example of his tireless drive.

Nair jumped into the 7:30 PM headliner with four bullets, determined to outlast a massive field of 1,177 entries (623 unique). Nine hours and 24 minutes later, he clinched his second BSS Superstack title, pocketing ₹8.83 Lakhs at the top. Not only is this his biggest score of 2024, but it’s also his second-largest career haul overall.

Before the night was over, the protégé of Aditya Agarwal was flirting with an even bigger score, like someone sneaking a peek at their presents under the tree! On Sunday, he nearly joined the ‘Millionaire’s club,’ logging four more deep runs across multiple platforms to bring his single-day total to ₹9.38 Lakhs. That strong finish pushed his recorded online winnings past the ₹4 Crores mark (₹4.08 Crores to be exact), proving there’s no slowing him down anytime soon – he’s got more energy than a kid on Christmas morning!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack for ₹8,82,750

> 16th in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹29,928

> 13th in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹13,550

> 61st in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹7,052

> 47th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹4,753

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.83 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹55.35 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Anant ‘Pro_Pro’ Purohit continues to hold his ground as a dominant force on the Natural8 India tables. Nicknamed the ‘Silent Assassin,’ he’s quietly climbed up to the #2 spot on the POY leaderboard, with over ₹5.95 Crores in recorded winnings and ₹4.23 Crores in profits, like a secret Santa leaving a massive pile of gifts! He also happens to be the fourth player this year to cross the ₹5 Crore milestone.

On the last Sunday of 2024, however, Purohit decided to set his sights on PokerBaazi, perhaps hoping to add another shiny ornament to his already impressive poker tree. Fresh off a podium finish in the WPT#67 Super HighRoller, he returned to the tables hungry for his first title on the platform since he captured The Quest Lite in late October. After firing three bullets in the BSS SuperStack, Purohit wrapped up in second place for a commendable ₹5.41 Lakhs. This was his third time finishing runner-up in the BSS SuperStack, and it went down as his third-biggest PokerBaazi score of the year.

Anant Purohit’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.80 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.09 Crores | Titles Won in 2024 (including all platforms): #12 | Annual Winnings (including all platforms): ~₹5.95 Crores | Annual Profits (including all platforms): ~₹4.23 Crores | Ranked #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Sunday also proved profitable for Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik, who netted a hefty ₹10.97 Lakhs through eight deep runs. His busy day included final table appearances in Adda52’s Roller Coaster (2nd for ₹3,34,146), PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack (4th for ₹3,08,374), and Pocket52’s Pocket Kings (5th for ₹85,320). It is clear he had himself a very merry little Sunday!

> 2nd in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹3,34,146

> 10th in Natural8 India’s GG Masters 150 for ₹3,22,090

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹3,08,374

> 5th for Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹85,320

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹20,470

> 39th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹12,017

> 20th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹7,529

> 21st in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹6,608

Amit Kaushik’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.83 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹68.17 Lakhs

The final table of the BSS Superstack was a cornucopia of poker talent, a festive gathering of skilled players, including the recent WPT#87 Championship winner Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal (3rd for ₹4.12 Lakhs), last Wednesday’s Daily Last Chance finalist Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry (5th for ₹2.45 Lakhs), and Saturday’s Orbiter runner-up, Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (8th for ₹1.12 Lakhs).

The BSS Superstack comfortably raced past its advertised guarantee, building a robust ₹58.85 Lakhs prize pool, overflowing with more goodies than Santa’s sleigh! The top 196 finishers each took home at least ₹10,005—around 1.7 times the buy-in of ₹5,750—capping off a night of high-level action that bodes well for an electrifying, joy-filled close to the year!

Final Table Results

1. Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹8,82,750
2. Anant ‘Pro_Pro’ Purohit – ₹5,41,420
3. Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal – ₹4,11,950
4. Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – ₹3,08,374
5. Avishek ‘Ronywalker’ Mistry – ₹2,44,816
6. target147 – ₹1,94,205
7. dilbaghsingh – ₹1,47,125
8. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹1,11,815

BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 601

Re-entries – 576

Prize Pool – ₹25,58,798

Places Paid – 142

This final Sunday of the year on PokerBaazi was nothing short of electric, a vibrant, almost festive conclusion to the year in the online poker realm! With a flurry of tournaments drawing in a massive crowd, it felt like a digital New Year’s Eve party. One of the crown jewels of the evening, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value, lived up to its name. And amidst the digital fray, it was Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana who etched his name in the annals of the night, like a shining star atop a well-decorated tree.

Surana, a Chennai-based online regular, is a familiar face in the winner’s circle, particularly on PokerBaazi. A ‘Baazi Millionaire’ from June and a former champion of The MoneyMaker, he carries an air of seasoned expertise. Coming off victories in the Daily Boost and The Quest in late November, Surana entered the 5 PM budget tournament with unwavering determination.

The ensuing battle was a grueling nine-hour test of endurance and skill, a veritable marathon that would test even Santa’s stamina! Surana, displaying remarkable resilience, navigated the enormous field of 1,177 entries (601 unique) without needing to re-enter. His victory, marking his first-ever BSS Super Value title and his 27th of the year, earned him a substantial ₹3.84 Lakhs – a prize that would surely make anyone’s season bright! Notably, this win broke a nearly five-week title drought, during which he made five final table appearances, including four in the Daily Last Chance and a runner-up finish in that very event on Friday, demonstrating a remarkable level of consistency, like a well-oiled machine churning out holiday cheer.

Surana’s Sunday grind also included a 45th-place finish in the BSS Afternoon BOOST (₹1,798), bringing his total daily earnings to an impressive ₹3.86 Lakhs.

Mukesh Surana’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.41 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹76.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #27 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.43 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.98 Lakhs

While Surana basked in the glory of victory, the night witnessed other stellar performances, each one adding a unique sparkle to the festive atmosphere. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover, The MoneyMaker 90.0 champion, once again demonstrated his poker prowess, playing like a man with a New Year’s resolution to win big. Known for his recent string of successes, including a fourth-place finish in Adda52 Millions last Sunday, a victory in Adda52’s Bumper Car, a third-place finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF on Thursday, and a fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance on Wednesday, Grover secured a commendable runner-up finish in the BSS Super Value, adding ₹2.50 Lakhs to his bankroll, a wonderful way to ring in the new year!

Surbhit Grover’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.79 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹59.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #21 | Annual Winnings: ₹95.09 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹31.38 Lakhs

Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat, currently ranked #11 in the Player of the Year race and a GOAT 2024 finalist, further solidified his reputation for consistency, playing with the steady rhythm of a beloved holiday carol. Following a final table finish in The EndeavourLite last week, Sattawat continued his impressive run, reaching two final tables last night. He finished third in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value (₹1.84 Lakhs) and seventh in Adda52’s Roller Coaster (₹73,995), accumulating over ₹2.58 Lakhs in winnings on Sunday.

The BSS Super Value final table was a battlefield featuring a galaxy of #PokerBaazi’s finest like Saurabh ‘Twister’ Rohila (4th for ₹1.41 Lakhs), Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant (5th for ₹1.10 Lakhs), Saturday’s Blockbuster runner-up finisher Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg (6th for ₹87,767), Rahul ‘gcrahulota’ Raina (7th for ₹66,529) and Ishan ‘Ishan2203’ Sharma (8th for ₹47,594).

With a buy-in of ₹2,500, the BSS Super Value was one of the day’s most popular budget tournaments, proving that you don’t need to spend a fortune to have a festive time! It easily surpassed its guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹25.09 Lakhs, a veritable holiday feast for the winners. The top 142 finishers earned a minimum payout of ₹5,269, highlighting the event’s widespread appeal and the lucrative opportunities it presented.

Final Table Results

1. Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana – ₹3,83,820
2. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹2,49,739
3. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹1,84,234
4. Saurabh ‘Twister’ Rohila – ₹1,40,734
5. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant – ₹1,09,772
6. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg – ₹87,767
7. Rahul ‘gcrahulota’ Raina – ₹66,529
8. Ishan ‘Ishan2203’ Sharma – ₹47,594

(6-Max) BSS SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 330

Re-entries – 306

Prize Pool – ₹12,72,000

Places Paid – 100

The last Sunday of the year saw the virtual felt of PokerBaazi practically shimmering, not just with the usual thrill of poker but with a distinct air of festive excitement! Under the digital glow of holiday cheer, it was seasoned cash game maestro Shashank ‘Iverson003’ Shekhar who truly sparkled, securing his second title in just three days, conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD (6-Max) BSS SPRINT!

Shekhar, fresh off ending an eight-month title hiatus on Friday with a victory in PokerBaazi’s WTF, displayed unwavering determination in the 8:30 PM flagship event. His resolve was evident in his willingness to fire a remarkable seven bullets, ultimately navigating a formidable field of 636 entries (330 unique) in a marathon session that extended nearly six-and-a-half hours. The culmination of this arduous journey saw the Mumbai-based professional claim his inaugural (6-Max) BSS SPRINT title and a substantial ₹1.91 Lakhs prize.

But the giving didn’t stop there! Shekhar’s Sunday endeavours also yielded respectable finishes in the BSS SuperStack (39th for ₹23,540) and the BSS Super Value (27th for ₹14,073), resulting in cumulative earnings of ₹2.28 Lakhs for the evening.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1,90,800

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹23,540

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹14,073

The final showdown saw Shekhar facing off against Ramu ‘Goldenbear007’ Kokkiligadda, a relative newcomer to the platform with a mere year of experience, who was likely filled with the spirit of a New Year’s resolution to win big! Despite his valiant effort, perhaps fuelled by a hearty serving of holiday spirit, Kokkiligadda ultimately conceded the title to Shekhar, securing a commendable runner-up finish and a prize of ₹1.27 Lakhs, marking his third-largest score on the site.

Kokkiligadda’s perseverance was further underscored by a 44th-place finish in the BSS Kickoff (₹4,347), bringing his total winnings for the night to nearly ₹1.32 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1,27,200

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹4,347

Ramu Kokkiligadda’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹28.20 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹7.75 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The (6-Max) BSS SPRINT final table featured a constellation of skilled contenders, each likely hoping for a festive miracle, including Anilkumar ‘jat777’ Singh (3rd for ₹94,255), Vishal ‘bunt259’ Shetty (4th for ₹72,504), and last night’s Junglee Poker Countdown Party & Pocket52 (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo champion Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava (6th for ₹50,626).

The ₹2,300 buy-in (6-Max) BSS SPRINT proved a resounding success, surpassing its advertised guarantee like a stocking overflowing with goodies and generating a prize pool of ₹12.72 Lakhs. The top 100 players shared in the spoils, with a minimum payout of ₹3,816—1.66 times the initial buy-in, further highlighting the allure of PokerBaazi’s Sunday offerings.

Final Table Results

1. Shashank ‘Iverson003’ Shekhar – ₹1,90,800
2. Ramu ‘Goldenbear007’ Kokkiligadda – ₹1,27,200
3. Anilkumar ‘jat777’ Singh – ₹94,255
4. Vishal ‘bunt259’ Shetty – ₹72,504
5. Rj147 – ₹61,438
6. Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹50,626

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 278

Re-entries – 203

Prize Pool – ₹10,45,694

Places Paid – 78

In the fast-paced world of online poker, a year can feel like an eternity. Last night, Amit ‘philivey007’ Kumar Jha finally broke through a prolonged dry spell, a period that must have felt like an endless winter, and rose to the top in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance.

When the cards went into the air at 10:30 PM, Jha took two shots at victory, like a determined elf aiming for the bullseye in a snowball fight. By the time six hours and 19 minutes had passed, he found himself perched at the summit of a 481-strong field (278 unique), grabbing a well-deserved ₹1.65 Lakhs – a prize that would make anyone feel as jolly as old Saint Nick! This return to form happens to be his second-biggest payday of 2024 and third overall, a true holiday miracle!

Amit Kumar Jha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹35.73 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Right behind Jha was Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar, who also jumped into the action twice and picked up ₹1.12 Lakhs for placing second in the Daily Last Chance. Babbar’s evening didn’t end there. He added more impressive finishes on other platforms, like a busy reindeer making deliveries, including a 23rd-place run in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹25,731 and deep runs in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value (20th for ₹14,073) and (6-Max) BSS SPRINT (31st for ₹6,360). Altogether, he accumulated ₹1.58 Lakhs on Sunday, capping off a busy run across multiple tournaments – he was clearly on the nice list this year!

Sahil Babbar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹48.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹55.78 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹4.20 Lakhs

The final table of the Daily Last Chance drew plenty of attention, with well-known regulars adding to the intensity, each one hoping for a little bit of holiday magic. Saturday’s After Dark Turbo Hyper runner-up, Shubham ‘5454Sh’ Upadhyay, bowed out in fifth place with ₹51,239. Meanwhile, the recent The Quest runner-up, Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh, closed out his run in 8th for ₹24,574.

With a buy-in of ₹2,500, the Daily Last Chance posted a healthy ₹10.46 Lakhs prize pool, easily surpassing its advertised ₹10 Lakhs guarantee, like a stocking overflowing with goodies! The top 78 finishers each walked away with at least ₹5,229—over double the cost of entry—proving that this late-night fixture continues to be a hotspot for both newcomers and hardened pros alike, a place where holiday dreams can come true!

Final Table Results

1. Amit ‘philivey007’ Kumar Jha – ₹1,64,697
2. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – ₹1,11,889
3. TheApexPredator – ₹85,747
4. Jaysean – ₹60,650
5. Shubham ‘5454Sh’ Upadhyay – ₹51,239
6. Quest4Best – ₹42,351
7. Kuldeep003 – ₹33,462
8. Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹24,574

The other BSS title winners of the day included ‘RampageR1’ (Won ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff for ₹1.25 Lakhs), Jaikumar ‘crazynuts’ V (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 BSS for ₹90,962), ‘J500PC’ (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹49,970), Nishant ‘NC1202’ Chowdhury (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹43,870), and ‘ishanc’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹16,920).

‘pokerkid2606’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹29,270), ‘mosa44’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,080), ‘mowgli01’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹18,230), Tanay ‘tanay0405’ Kauntia (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹14,820), Himanshu ‘NoNutsNoGlory’ Dadhich (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max Hyper for ₹12,220), and ‘folditnoob’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for ₹10,240) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Countdown Knockout – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,900

Total Entries – 295

Regular Prize Pool – ₹11,15,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹8,85,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 34

Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik, the 29-year-old poker prodigy from New Delhi and the legendary three-time The Millionaire champion, is back in the winner’s circle after an extended four-month title slump, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, or perhaps more fittingly, a shining star returning to the top of the tree! However, he had been killing it even without a title, posting at least a dozen final table finishes, like a poker-playing Santa delivering gifts early, including PokerBaazi’s WPT#73 Bounty Hunter (KO) and the WPT#81 (4-Max) Hyper Turbo. And last night, he was back at it again as he conquered Junglee Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Countdown Knockout, adding another impressive win to his growing list of achievements!

This latest victory was no walk in the park or through a winter wonderland. Malik faced off against a field of 295 entries in a high-octane 8.5-hour battle to claim the top spot in the 7:30 PM Sunday showstopper event. But when the cards were down, Malik reigned supreme, taking home a sweet ₹3.30 Lakhs (₹1,80,375 in bounties) top prize, a sum that would make anyone feel festive, and his fourth title on Junglee Poker.

And the night wasn’t over for Malik! He also made a splash at PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, finishing on the final table bubble and taking home a cool ₹40,068 for his seventh-place finish. Overall, Malik had a killer Sunday, raking in a total of ₹3.70 Lakhs in winnings and making his entry into the ₹10 Crore club in lifetime earnings a grand one!

Rishab Malik’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.84 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.98 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.18 Lakhs

Malik left some serious competition in his wake, including online mid-stakes stalwart Mandar ‘MAMA4000’ Madaye, this past Saturday’s Pocket Queens champion, who had to settle for second place in the Countdown Knockout for ₹2.22 Lakhs (₹73,125 in bounties). Alongside the runner-up finish, he also ran deep in three other events, taking home almost ₹2.32 Lakhs for the day’s work – a very productive Sunday indeed.

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout for ₹2,21,866* (₹73,125 in bounties)

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹3,816

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) BSS for ₹3,776

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹2,246

Mandar Madaye’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹52.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹83.30 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹24.78 Lakhs

Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood, one of India’s most decorated online MTT players and a three-time POY winner came agonizingly close to adding another title to his illustrious record like a kid just missing out on the last present under the tree. Sood, who has been on an incredible run with three WPT Online titles, Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets victory, and an Adda52 Millions runner-up finish, brought his A-game to the Countdown Knockout.

Despite a valiant effort, Sood narrowly missed the crown, settling for a third-place finish and taking home ₹1.41 Lakhs (₹32,531 in bounties). But the night was far from over for this relentless grinder. With deep runs in five additional events, including another three final table finishes, in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Highroller and Adda52’s Topple Tower and Gravitron, Sood’s total Sunday earnings soared past ₹4.11 Lakhs. It seems he was showered with plenty of poker gifts nonetheless!

> 3rd in JungleePoker’s Countdown Knockout for ₹1,40,574* (₹32,531 in bounties)

> 4th in JungleePoker’s Countdown Highroller for ₹1,39,182* (₹36,719 in bounties)

> 5th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹98,641

> 7th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹23,237

> 136th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹5,374

> 96th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹3,816

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹22.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.62 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.92 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.24 Crores | Ranked #17 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Lucknow-based poker streamer and IPPA community manager Ashutosh ‘ashuk1111’ Kumar also graced the Countdown Knockout, finishing fourth for ₹1.05 Lakhs (₹26,063 in bounties).

The ₹6,900 buy-in Countdown Knockout had a noticeable overlay of ₹2.30 Lakhs on its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee, meaning the players got even more bang for their buck, like an extra helping of holiday cheer! With 34 players getting paid and those sweet bounties on every knockout, it was an action-packed Sunday that no one would soon forget.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Rishab ‘NoChan(3’ Malik – ₹3,29,896
2. Mandar ‘MAMA4000’ Madaye – ₹2,21,866
3. Gaurav ‘Shinichi’ Sood – ₹1,40,574
4. Ashutosh ‘ashuk1111’ Kumar – ₹1,04,559
5. expert69 – ₹66,432
6. river4bet – ₹70,450
7. missdreavous – ₹40,403
8. raajeesh – ₹62,593

Countdown Party – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Total Entries – 634

Survivors – 69

Prize Pool – ₹15,85,000

Places Paid – 69

Anurag ‘GutshotHainBro’ Srivastava is on an absolute tear, spreading more cheer than Santa himself by snagging his second win of the month in Junglee Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Countdown Party! This victory comes hot on the heels of his win in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets and runner-up finishes in Spartan Poker’s Supreme and PokerBaazi’s WPT#46 Megastack, like a poker player on a hot streak that could melt the polar ice caps!

With a decorated poker resume that boasts four Adda52 Millions titles and a storied IOPC Millionaire Main Event victory, Srivastava entered Sunday’s battle determined to reclaim his dominance on Junglee Poker, playing with the focus of a kid waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve. He faced a challenging field of 69 survivors from a massive 703-entry pool across six starting flights, a veritable blizzard of poker players! He battled for nearly four hours on Day 2, staying focused and outplaying the competition to grab his title and a ₹1.65 Lakhs payday – a prize that would make anyone’s season bright!

And the wins didn’t stop there for Srivastava! Driven by an insatiable hunger for victory, like a kid eyeing a plate of Christmas cookies, he also took down Pocket52’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo! After seven hours of intense poker action, he outlasted a field of 218 players (123 unique), claiming the title and a hefty ₹94,120 prize.

With these two huge wins, along with FIVE other deep runs, including two final table finishes, Srivastava’s total Sunday winnings soared to over a whopping ₹5.48 Lakhs!

> 4th in Adda52’s RollerCoaster for ₹1,82,828

> 1st in JungleePoker’s CountdownParty for ₹1,64,697

> 1st in Pocket52’s (7-Max) DeepstackTurbo for ₹94,120

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s for (6-Max) BSSSPRINT ₹50,626

> 24th in JungleePoker’s CountdownKnockout for ₹28,350 (₹11,625 in bounties)

> 29th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹16,705

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹11,003

Shreyansh ‘imlukbox’ Sharma, the 2024 POY #5, was back at it again, making a serious run for the title in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Party, like a reindeer vying for the lead spot on Santa’s sleigh! Fresh off a mind-blowing ₹1.54 Crores win in the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525 and a second-place finish in Thursday’s Bounty Blast off 150 on Natural8 India, Sharma ultimately finished as the runner-up, pocketing a cool ₹1.12 Lakhs. But that wasn’t all! Sharma also crushed it in three other tournaments, bringing his total winnings for the day to ₹2.15 Lakhs!

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Party for ₹1,64,697

> 10th in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹34,809

> 114th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹10,005

> 116th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹5,374

Shreyansh Sharma’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.17 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹72.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Annual Winnings (including all platforms): ~₹4.42 Crores | Annual Profits (including all platforms): ~₹3.46 Crores | Ranked #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani, last night’s Pocket Kings champ on Pocket52, kept the momentum going with a sixth-place finish in Countdown Party, adding ₹42,351 to his bankroll, a nice little boost to his holiday budget!

The Countdown Party was a smashing success, a veritable holiday feast of poker action! With a ₹2,875 buy-in, the event crushed its guarantee, building a ₹15.85 Lakhs prize pool overflowing with more goodies than Santa’s sack! The top 69 players cashed in on the action, making it a very merry Sunday for many!

Final Table Results

1. Anurag ‘GutshotHainBro’ Srivastava – ₹1,64,697
2. Shreyansh ‘imlukbox’ Sharma – ₹1,11,889
3. dumbmon – ₹85,747
4. vabs27 – ₹60,650
5. sailer44479782 – ₹51,239
6. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹42,351
7. anandam18 – ₹33,462
8. kaka24 – ₹24,574

Countdown Highroller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 249

Prize Pool – ₹24,90,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹12,45,000

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹12,45,000

Places Paid – 27

As the final curtains of 2024 were poised to descend, Junglee Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Countdown Highroller provided a fittingly dramatic stage for a thrilling display of poker competence, embodying the competitive spirit that defined the year. The 9 PM tournament attracted 249 entries, culminating in a showdown that stretched over eight intense hours. Emerging victorious from this crucible of high-skilled competition was ‘fisherman199’, whose performance was nothing short of remarkable. This player, who had previously demonstrated their skill with a final table appearance in the Thursday Deepstacks in June, secured a substantial ₹5.16 Lakhs, including ₹3.30 Lakhs in bounties.

‘fisherman199’ exhibited a masterful blend of patience and calculated aggression, navigating the field with finesse to claim this significant victory like a seasoned reindeer guiding Santa’s sleigh! Their success extended beyond this single event, as they also secured a commendable 11th place finish in the Countdown Party, bringing their cumulative Sunday earnings to an impressive ₹5.33 Lakhs.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Highroller for ₹5,16,313* (₹3.30 Lakhs in bounties)

> 11th in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Party for ₹16,911

The evening also witnessed a stellar performance from Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira, a prominent Goan poker professional. Pereira, renowned for his consistency, has recently enjoyed a string of successes, including a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s WPT#38 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo, consecutive victories in the Tuesday Phoenix and PokerBaazi’s WPT#57 Megastack, and another runner-up finish in the WTF. It seems he’s been on a hot streak that could melt the polar ice caps!

Buoyed by these accomplishments, Pereira engaged in a spirited heads-up duel against ‘fisherman199’, a battle as exciting as waiting for the ball to drop on New Year’s Eve! While he ultimately secured the second position, his efforts were rewarded with a substantial ₹2.50 Lakhs, including ₹64,375 in bounties. Pereira’s determination extended beyond this tournament, as he registered deep runs in eight additional events, including a final table appearance in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) BSS. His cumulative Sunday earnings reached an impressive ₹3.78 Lakhs, solidifying his status as a formidable competitor.

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Highroller for ₹2,49,631* (₹64,375 in bounties)

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-6) BSS for ₹43,328

> 16th in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Knockout for ₹36,960* (₹18,397 in bounties)

> 23rd in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Party for ₹13,757

> 25th in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹10,800

> 20th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹6,608

> 48th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹6,427

> 46th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,274

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹3,816

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.61 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.46 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.56 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹71.75 Lakhs

Young Gun Gaurav ‘shinichi’ Sood, a three-time POY winner and one of India’s most distinguished online MTT players, also left his mark on the Countdown Highroller, shining as brightly as a star on a Christmas tree! Following a remarkable streak that includes three WPT Online titles and a runner-up finish in last Sunday’s Adda52 Millions, Sood secured a commendable fourth-place finish, earning ₹1.39 Lakhs, including ₹36,719 in bounties.

However, Sood’s ambitions were not confined to a single event! He proceeded to make deep runs in five additional tournaments, including three final table appearances in the Countdown Knockout, Adda52’s Topple Tower, and Gravitron. His total Sunday earnings amounted to an impressive ₹4.11 Lakhs, a testament to his enduring skill and unwavering dedication.

> 3rd in JungleePoker’s Countdown Knockout for ₹1,40,574* (₹32,531 in bounties)

> 4th in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Highroller for ₹1,39,182* (₹36,719 in bounties)

> 5th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹98,641

> 7th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹23,237

> 136th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹5,374

> 96th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹3,816

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹22.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.62 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.92 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.24 Crores | Ranked #17 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Countdown Highroller, featuring a ₹11,500 buy-in, exceeded expectations as it surpassed its guarantee, creating an impressive ₹24.90 Lakhs prize pool. The enhanced payouts intensified the competition, with the top 27 finishers sharing the prize money and players collecting bounties throughout the event, like unwrapping a series of exciting presents!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. fisherman199 – ₹5,16,313
2. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹2,49,631
3. wildrapper – ₹2,07,172
4. Gaurav ‘shinichi’ Sood – ₹1,39,182
5. weapon23313698 – ₹1,09,690
6. ramram1111 – ₹90,797

The other Countdown title winners of the day included ‘godfather’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Countdown for ₹26,769) and ‘ManLapsMLI’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Countdown Loot for ₹16,670).

Adda52

Roller Coaster – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 124

Re-entries – 107

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 35

The final Sunday of the year unfolded on Adda52 with all the anticipation and excitement of unwrapping a long-awaited present! The virtual felt buzzed with activity, setting the stage for a series of compelling showdowns. Notably, veteran poker professional Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (opted out of our tracking) delivered a commanding performance, perhaps fueled by some leftover holiday cheer, hot off his recent triumph in PokerBaazi’s WPT#23 Superstack.

Kakkar’s focus was unwavering as he entered Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Roller Coaster, the platform’s biggest guaranteed event of the day! In a display of endurance, this Goan legal expert navigated a field of 231 entries (124 unique) in the 9 PM flagship tournament. After an eight-hour session, a true test of holiday stamina that tested the mettle of all participants, Kakkar emerged victorious, securing the title and a significant ₹4.52 Lakhs in prize money – a festive haul indeed!

His success extended beyond the Roller Coaster, as he registered deep runs in at least two additional tournaments, culminating in total earnings approaching ₹4.71 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹4,51,733

> 130th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack for ₹10,004

> 13th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹9,188

Another player who made his presence known during this year-end poker battle, spreading his brand of holiday cheer, was Kurukshetra-based pro Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik. He had recently distinguished himself at the USOP Grand Finale Hai Phong with two final table appearances, entering the virtual felts with some dreams of poker glory dancing in his head. Clearly, Kaushik had an appetite for victory and was looking to end his 2.5-month online title drought. Kaushik’s efforts were met with considerable success, as he amassed an impressive ₹10.97 Lakhs in winnings from eight deep runs and three final table finishes, making him the third biggest winner of the day. His most substantial score resulted from a runner-up finish in the Roller Coaster, netting him ₹3.34 Lakhs – his second-largest prize on Adda52. He also made his mark on Natural8 India’s GG Masters 150, securing a payout of ₹3.22 Lakhs for his tenth-place finish. Impressively, he also finished fourth in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack for ₹3.08 Lakhs and fifth in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹85,320.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹3,34,146

> 10th in Natural8 India’s GG Masters 150 for ₹3,22,090

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Stack for ₹3,08,374

> 5th for Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹85,320

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹20,470

> 39th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹12,017

> 20th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹7,529

> 21st in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹6,608

Amit Kaushik’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.83 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹68.17 Lakhs

Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan also had a night of note, exhibiting exceptional skill and determination, like a poker player on a mission to make the nice list! He secured a commendable third-place finish in Adda52’s Roller Coaster, earning a substantial ₹2.47 Lakhs. Intriguingly, this accomplishment followed his earlier victories in TWO other Adda52 tournaments on the same evening. Bhan’s remarkable Sunday performance resulted in total earnings of ₹6.14 Lakhs. One has to wonder if he toasted to the New Year early after such a successful Sunday; he certainly earned it!

> 1st in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹3,43,556

> 3rd in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹2,47,166

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Bounty for ₹23,050

Suraj Bhan’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹78.60 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹48.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #17

The Roller Coaster final table was replete with accomplished players, each likely hoping for a little holiday magic, including last night’s Junglee Poker Countdown Party & Pocket52 (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo champion Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava (4th for ₹1.83 Lakhs), Young Gun Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya (5th for ₹1.35 Lakhs), and Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (6th for ₹1 Lakh).

The Roller Coaster, with its ₹11,500 buy-in, presented significant value, ultimately experiencing a ₹1.90 Lakhs overlay, a little extra gift for those who participated. The top 35 finishers were guaranteed a minimum payout of ₹22,123, adding further incentive to this fiercely contested event.

Final Table Results

1. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹4,51,733
2. Amit ‘ragingbull’ Kaushik – ₹3,34,146
3. Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan – ₹2,47,166
4. Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava – ₹1,82,828
5. Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya – ₹1,35,237
6. Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra – ₹1,00,035

Topple Tower – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 224

Re-Entries – 149

Rebuy – 11

Total Prize Pool – ₹19,20,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹9,60,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹9,60,000

Places Paid – 62

The ₹2.50 Crores GTD Christmas & New Year Carnival on Adda52 is genuinely lighting up the festive season like a brightly decorated Christmas tree, offering poker enthusiasts a spectacular way to close out 2024! Amidst the holiday cheer and high-stakes action, one player, in particular, stole the spotlight with a performance that perfectly embodied the competitive and celebratory spirit of the Carnival.

Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan, a loyal Adda52 player, has been on a winning streak since March, consistently clinching at least one title every month, like a perfectly timed advent calendar of victories. His remarkable run includes an impressive six victories in June, followed by four titles in the following months, and a recent triumph in The Ballers Lite just last month. Last night, Bhan’s winning momentum reached new heights, like a rocket powered by holiday spirit, as he grabbed not one but two titles in a single night! After a series of near misses and six final table finishes this month, he finally broke his five-week title drought in spectacular fashion by conquering the ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Bounty and the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Topple Tower.

Bhan’s successful night began with a win in the Sunday Bounty, where he topped a field of 187 entries (114 unique) to pocket ₹23,050, a sweet little stocking stuffer to start the evening.

Barely two hours later, he turned his focus to the Topple Tower, the 8 PM Sunday flagship, the main present under the Adda52 tree. Battling through a competitive field of 384 entries (224 unique), Bhan claimed his second title of the day, earning a hefty ₹3.43 Lakhs, which included ₹1.68 Lakhs in bounties – a prize that would make even Santa jealous! This marked his third-best score of the year. With these impressive achievements, Bhan added his 17th title to his already impressive collection this year.

Not one to rest on his laurels, like a true holiday hero, Bhan kept his momentum going with a podium finish in the Roller Coaster, wrapping up an extraordinary Sunday night with total winnings exceeding ₹6.13 Lakhs! He sleighed the competition!

> 1st in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹3,42,556* (₹1,68,158 in bounties)

> 3rd in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹2,47,166

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Bounty for ₹23,050

Suraj Bhan’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹78.60 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹48.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹60.29 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹44.14 Lakhs

While Bhan was busy adding two titles to his impressive poker resume in a single day, Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang—recognizable from those Junglee Poker ads—was eyeing the Topple Tower crown, clearly on a mission to make his holiday wishes come true. A former The Millionaire champion, Narang is closing out the year on a high note. December has already brought him three significant wins in the Sunday Big Slick, Maverick, and PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite.

Last night, Narang gave it his all, showcasing the skill that extends far beyond the spotlight of poker commercials. He battled fiercely for the top spot but ultimately finished in second place, earning ₹2 Lakhs, including ₹71,521 in bounties – his fourth-best score on Adda52 and sixth-best this year. Undeterred, Narang kept grinding and made four more deep runs across other tournaments, bringing his total Sunday haul to nearly ₹3.11 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹2,00,087* (₹71,521 in bounties)

> 7th for Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹56,672

> 30th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack for ₹35,310

> 30th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹14,073

> 48th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹4,753

Anmol Narang’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹56.37 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.54 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹16.14 Lakhs

The fight for the Topple Tower title was intense, with several talented players making it to the final table, each one hoping for a little holiday magic, including yesterday’s War Turbo Fight finalist Babu ‘Babuajaykumar’ Ajay Kumar PN (3rd for ₹1.15 Lakhs), WPT#51 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo finalist POY#6 Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (4th for ₹93,178), last night’s Countdown Knockout podium finisher, three-time POY and Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood (5th for ₹98,641), and WPT#49 Mini Deepstack podium finisher Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj (8th for ₹56,895).

The ₹5,750 buy-in Topple Tower crushed its ₹15 Lakhs guarantee, collecting ₹19.20 Lakhs in the prize pool, like an extra helping of Christmas pudding! The top 62 finishers claimed a slice of the enhanced prize money, while plenty of others pocketed some lucrative bounty payouts, turning Sunday into a rewarding day for many.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan – ₹3,43,556
2. Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang – ₹2,00,087
3. Babu ‘Babuajaykumar’ Ajay Kumar PN – ₹1,15,334
4. Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹93,178
5. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹98,641
6. harsh1327 – ₹61,958
7. deadman16 – ₹43,688
8. Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj – ₹56,895

Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal (Won ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Gravitron for ₹1.50 Lakhs), ‘oilluscious349’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹52,015), ‘teraflop’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nigttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), Suraj ‘Iamondrugs’ Bhan (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹23,050), ‘Callmerockets7’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sunday Night PLO for ₹17,832), and Ashish ‘ashish_fa’ Kumar (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out for ₹9,160) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 166

Re-entries – 142

Prize Pool – ₹15,40,000

Places Paid – 36

Hold onto your hats, folks, because the final Sunday of the year saw poker veteran Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani absolutely sleigh the competition, taking down Pocket52’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings! This Gurgaon-based MTT beast, known for his incredible skill and recent victory in last month’s Adda52 Millions, proved once again that he’s a force to be reckoned with!

In a performance that would make even Santa himself proud, Mahboobani outplayed a massive field of 308 players (166 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event. After a grueling eight-hour battle, an actual test of poker endurance, he emerged victorious, claiming his maiden title on Pocket52 and a site-best ₹3.40 Lakhs prize!

But Mahboobani wasn’t satisfied with just the victory, oh no! Like a poker-playing elf on a mission, he made two additional deep runs, racking up a whopping ₹3.91 Lakhs for the day.

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹3,40,186

> 6th in Junglee Poker’s Countdown Party for ₹42,351

> 78th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹8,188

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹20.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.33 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.47 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹85.66 Lakhs

Gopal ‘Ragnarokk’ Bajaj, brother of the legendary Vishal Bajaj, nearly snagged his second title on Pocket52, proving that poker prowess runs in the family! He put up an incredible fight in the Pocket Kings, playing with the tenacity of a reindeer on Christmas Eve, ultimately finishing in a close second place. Even without the title, he still walked away with a site-best ₹2.38 Lakhs after three entries – a prize that would surely make for a very merry holiday season! Bajaj wasn’t done yet, though. He made three other deep runs, bringing his total Sunday winnings to over ₹3.07 Lakhs!

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹2,38,700

> 8th in Adda52’s Topple Tower for ₹56,895

> 14th in Adda52’s Gravitron for ₹7,792

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹3,816

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.57 Crores| Annual Winnings: ₹65.96 Lakhs

The Pocket Kings also saw solid final table finishes by Kritagya ‘Trippytrapper’ Sharma (4th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), last night’s Roller Coaster runner-up on Adda52 Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik (5th for ₹85,316), veteran pro Dhaval ‘DhavalMudgal’ Mudgal (6th for ₹68,222) and last night’s Topple Tower runner-up on Adda52 Anmol ‘secretsanta’ Narang (7th for ₹56,672).

The ₹5,750 buy-in Pocket Kings was a poker pro’s paradise, a winter wonderland of intense action! Boasting a guarantee-smashing ₹15.40 Lakhs prize pool, it delivered incredible value, like a stocking overflowing with goodies! The top 36 players cashed in, with even the min-cashers pocketing at least twice the buy-in.

Final Table Results

1. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹3,40,186
2. Gopal ‘Ragnarokk’ Bajaj – ₹2,38,700
3. goldcoast – ₹1,53,538
4. Kritagya ‘Trippytrapper’ Sharma – ₹1,13,652
5. Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – ₹85,316
6. Dhaval ‘DhavalMudgal’ Mudgal – ₹68,222
7. Anmol ‘secretsanta’ Narang – ₹56,672
8. Hayabusaa – ₹45,430

Anurag ‘CultOfPersonality’ Srivastava (Won the ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹94,120) and ‘YSoSerious’ (Won the ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹33,050) won the other Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘Amit Sur’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹38,200), ‘GLIKA’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,737), ‘8X2Y9Y3Y7Y’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹18,686), and Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹11,100) won the Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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