NPS India 2025 Day 1 Recap: Ansh Raj, Prince Singh, Zarvan Tumboli & Rupam Thakur Clinch Gold Medals as the Series Hits the Ground Running

11,489 entries. ₹4.28 Crores in prize money. 21 medals awarded on Day 1. The biggest-ever ₹100 Crore GTD National Poker Series India 2025 launched with a bang on PokerBaazi this past Sunday! This isn’t just big; it’s seismic, reshaping the Indian poker landscape. PokerGuru, the official media partner for this mega series, is locked in, bringing you every thrilling twist and turn as it unfolds.

And if that wasn’t impressive enough, consider this—while poker stars were battling it out on the virtual felts, the Indian cricket team was engaged in a high-stakes showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Yet, not even India’s emphatic victory on the cricket pitch could pull poker fans away from the PokerBaazi tables. The numbers tell the story—India’s poker faithful showed up in force, making Day 1 of NPS India 2025 nothing short of legendary!

Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, the Indian flag was flying high at the $3,500 buy-in WPT Cambodia Championship. Poker heavyweights like Aditya Agarwal, Ankit Ahuja, and Apoorva Goel were deep in the trenches on Day 4. Goel put up a strong fight with hsi short stack before bowing out in 13th place, pocketing a respectable $28,500 (~₹24.70 Lakhs). Agarwal kept the dream alive, finishing seventh for $63,000 (~₹54.63 Lakhs). But it was Ahuja who truly seized the moment. Against a world-class field, he carried India’s hopes to the final day, claiming third place and a jaw-dropping $189,000 (~₹1.64 Crores).

Back on PokerBaazi, the NPS#1 Kickoff, the first of two eight-figure guaranteed flagships on the NPS Sunday schedule, delivered a spectacle of high-stakes drama and life-changing wins. Ansh Raj, from Maharashtra, emerged from the chaos, seizing his first NPS Gold Medal and a career-best ₹11.19 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. Shattering a year-long dry spell, Raj proved his mettle when it mattered most. This victory catapulted him to #4 on the NPS Series Leaderboard and #1 on the Maharashtra State Leaderboard, making him Sunday’s second-biggest winner. Sahil Babbar, from Delhi, a former EndBoss finalist, gave it everything he had, firing four bullets before settling for Silver and ₹9.91 Lakhs – his second-best online score. A deep run in NPS#5 Inaugural boosted his Sunday earnings past ₹10.11 Lakhs, placing him among the day’s top earners.

The NPS#5 Inaugural was another highlight, and Prince Singh, a Baazi Millionaires club member, stamped his authority on the series, clinching his second NPS gold medal and a career-best ₹9.43 Lakhs in a heads-up deal. This victory skyrocketed him to the top of the NPC leaderboard and the Bihar State Leaderboard. Singh wasn’t done yet—he cashed in three more NPS events, bringing his total Sunday earnings to ₹10.13 Lakhs and storming to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

Rising Star Ritwik Khanna came incredibly close to his third NPS Gold in the NPS#5 Inaugural, settling for Silver and an even bigger ₹10.27 Lakhs payday—his best score on the platform. His heater continued with a runner-up finish in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹1.68 Lakhs, alongside deep runs in six more events. By the night’s end, Khanna had racked up a staggering ₹12.89 Lakhs, pushing past ₹4 Crores in tracked online profits and ₹50 Lakhs in NPS winnings, making him Sunday’s biggest winner.

PokerBaazi Team Pro Zarvan Tumboli made a thunderous entry into the NPS India 2025, capturing his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the NPS#6 Marathon. Known to be a live poker specialist through and through, Tumboli had committed to the online grind for the NPS in a recent social media post and he delivered by storming through the competition to claim ₹5.69 Lakhs—his second-biggest online score. His momentum didn’t stop there, as he cashed in four more NPS flagships, pushing his Sunday total to ₹6.19 Lakhs. This fantastic performance moved him to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard and tied him for #1 on Maharashtra`s State Leaderboard. Mohit Bohra, fresh off a podium finish in the BSS Super Value last week, also delivered a strong performance. He racked up at least ₹4.37 Lakhs across three deep runs, with his biggest payday coming from a runner-up finish in the NPS#6 Marathon for ₹4 Lakhs and his first NPS Silver Medal.

Rupam Thakur, PokerGuru’s Senior Content Editor and part-time streamer, also broke through, winning his first NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Slamdunk. Taking full advantage of a day off from editorial duties, he conquered the field, pocketing a career-best ₹4.91 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. This breakthrough win also gave him his first flagship title, erased nearly 80% of his platform losses, and placed him at the top of the West Bengal State Leaderboard and 11th on the NPS Series leaderboard. Meanwhile, ‘7ceman,’ a long-time low-to-mid stakes grinder, nearly grabbed their first NPS title but finished second, earning a personal-best ₹4.63 Lakhs. Their deep run not only earned them their first NPS medal but also wiped out all past losses on the platform!

Nikhil Aneja (Won NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout (PKO) for ₹5.86 Lakhs), Vinay Rajpal (Won NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3.57 Lakhs), and Himanshu Dadhich (Won NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹3.03 Lakhs) rounded out the Day 1 gold medalists at NPS India 2025, each making their mark in spectacular fashion!

By the end of Day 1, Vinay Rajpal led the NPS India Series Leaderboard with 3,410 points. Right behind him, PokerBaazi Team Pro Zarvan Tumboli held second place with 2,610 points, while Prince Singh sat third with 2,470 points, setting the stage for an exciting leaderboard battle.

While PokerBaazi stole much of the spotlight, several known players made a splash on Natural8 India and other platforms. Anshul Rajput came tantalizingly close to victory in the Sunday Heater 215, finishing runner-up for ₹9.25 Lakhs.

Over on Adda52, Young Gun Gaurav Sood dominated the competition and clinched an incredible ninth Adda52 Millions title for ₹4.89 Lakhs. ‘strpkr98’ won the Sunday Head Hunter for ₹4.20 Lakhs, Ram Kakkar triumphed in the MMA Main Event for ₹4.18 Lakhs, and Deepak Verma took down the MMA Highroller for ₹1.83 Lakhs. Meanwhile, Anmol Narang shipped Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout for ₹3.42 Lakhs.

Praveen KR, Sai Ganesh Reddy, and Bhaumik Morzaria clinched marquee titles, adding to the list of Sunday champions and wrapping up an explosive day of poker action!

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

NPS#1 Kickoff – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 1,143

Re-entries – 1,115

Prize Pool – ₹1,12,90,000

Places Paid – 339

The ₹100 Crore GTD National Poker Series India 2025 has arrived on PokerBaazi, and it’s not just making ripples—it’s creating a tidal wave! Forget gentle introductions; this series exploded onto the scene this Sunday with seven high-stakes tournaments and close to ₹4 Crores in guaranteed prize money. The ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#1 Kickoff, one of two eight-figure guaranteed events on the opening day slate, became an instant classic, setting the bar high for what promises to be a record-smashing series.

Even the India vs. Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy clash couldn’t deter the poker faithful. A staggering 2,258 entrants (1,143 unique) flooded the 2:30 PM showstopper. After a nine-and-a-half-hour showdown, Maharashtra’s Ansh ‘Xinigami’ Raj emerged from the poker crucible with his first NPS gold medal and a personal-best ₹11.19 Lakhs, courtesy of a heads-up deal. That’s over 3.75 times his previous top cash.

This victory was more than a big payday—it was a comeback story. Raj hadn’t won anything in over a year and chose the biggest stage to break the drought. Interestingly, he’s no stranger to NPS success, having bagged a bronze in last year’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT. With both of his NPS final table appearances resulting in medals, one thing is clear—when Raj reaches the business end of an NPS event, he’s in it to win it.

His opening-day heroics have catapulted him to #4 on the NPS Series Leaderboard and #1 on the Maharashtra State Leaderboard, boosting his overall NPS winnings to ₹14.67 Lakhs. That’s more than enough to erase his past losses, and it lands him as the second-biggest winner of the day, hot on the heels of Rising Star Ritwik Khanna.

Ansh Raj’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹23.98 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.95 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Ranked #5 on the NPS India Leaderboard | Ranked #1 on the NPS Maharashtra State Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold & 1 Bronze | NPS Winnings: ₹14.67 Lakhs

Delhi’s Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar, a former EndBoss finalist fresh off a final table appearance in WTF on Friday, also had his sights firmly set on his first NPS Gold. Babbar, a bronze medalist in the 2022 NPS#6 SPRINT, was determined to conquer the NPS#1 Kickoff. Four bullets later, he seized the silver medal and ₹9.91 Lakhs, thanks to the heads-up deal—his second-best online result.

But his day wasn’t over. A 118th-place finish in NPS#5 Inaugural added to his haul, bringing his Sunday total to over ₹10.11 Lakhs.

Sahil Babbar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.86 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹63.67 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #3 | NPS Winnings: ₹15.18 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver & 1 Bronze | Ranked #3 on the NPS Delhi Leaderboard

Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G joined the medal club in the NPS#1 Kickoff, claiming third place for ₹6.30 Lakhs and his first NPS Bronze. Cashes in NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT (94th for ₹10,500) and NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout PKO (239th for ₹6,925) further fattened his Sunday purse, bringing his total to over ₹6.47 Lakhs—a sum that put a serious dent in his previous losses.

Ramji Kishore G’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.72 Crores | NPS Winnings: ₹15.30 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver & 1 Bronze

Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi also made a splash, accumulating almost ₹5.70 Lakhs across four deep runs, including a fourth-place finish in the NPS#1 Kickoff.

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kickoff for ₹4,65,148

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout PKO for ₹90,799

> 58th in PokerBaazi;s NPS#3 (5-MAx) Hyper for ₹8,116

> 251st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹5,500

The NPS#1 Kickoff’s final table was a battlefield of poker heavyweights, featuring big names like Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (5th for ₹3.23 Lakhs), former NPS Gold Medallist and last week’s The Pride Lite winner Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha (7th for ₹1.78 Lakhs), and Shubham ‘backchod’ Agarwal (8th for ₹1.43 Lakhs).

The top 20 finishers boasted even more familiar faces: yesterday’s NPS#5 Inaugural finalist Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (9th for ₹1.08 Lakhs), Dhanesh ‘imedh19’ Panicker (10th for (₹1.08 Lakhs), PokerBaazi Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh (13th for ₹79,030), last night’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT champion Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal (15th for ₹79,030), Ayush ‘ClassMonitor’ Goyal (16th for ₹79,030), Mayak ‘starbhai’ Taluja (17h for ₹79,030), the always-dangerous Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (18th for ₹79,030), and Vasudev ‘VJS2807’ Shrest (19th for ₹79,030).

The series-opener NPS#1 Kickoff shattered expectations, generating a colossal ₹1.13 Crores prize pool. The top 339 finishers all turned a profit, taking home at least ₹11,290—double the ₹5,750 buy-in. Day 1 of NPS India 2025 has laid the groundwork for what’s shaping up to be a record-breaking poker spectacle. And if this was just a taste of what’s to come, we can’t wait to see what unfolds in the coming weeks!

Final Table Results

1. Ansh ‘Xinigami’ Raj – ₹11,18,850*
2. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – ₹9,91,251*
3. Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G – ₹6,29,982
4. Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi – ₹4,65,148
5. Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹3,22,894
6. ricksanchezz – ₹2,16,768
7. Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha – ₹1,78,382
8. Shubham ‘backchod’ Agarwal – ₹1,43,383

*denotes a heads-up deal

NPS#5 Inaugural – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹9,200

Entries – 638

Re-entries – 611

Prize Pool – ₹1,00,00,000

Places Paid – 201

This past Sunday was a day etched in the annals of Indian history, a double whammy of national pride. While the men’s cricket team was busy dismantling arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, a different kind of battle was unfolding on the poker tables of PokerBaazi. It was a clash of minds and wills, the grand launch of the National Poker Series (NPS) India 2025.

This ₹100 Crores GTD behemoth, aptly named the “Olympics of Indian Poker,” didn’t just tiptoe onto the scene—it exploded. With ₹3.95 Crores guaranteed across seven major tournaments on Day 1 alone, including two with eight-figure guarantees, the stakes were high, the tension was thick, and the rewards were life-altering.

At the heart of the opening day’s action was the blockbuster ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#5 Inaugural, a true test of poker prowess. After a gruelling 10-hour-and-5-minute marathon, Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh, a Baazi Millionaires club member from last June, emerged as the champion, etching his name into NPS history and putting Bihar on the medal’s scorecard!

Singh, who conquered the Adda52 The Mint DPT Edition less than two weeks ago, came out swinging in the 7 PM mega flagship. He toppled a stacked field of 1,249 entries (638 unique) in just the second of 21 eight-figure guaranteed tournaments on the NPS schedule. This wasn’t just another win for Singh—it was a statement. He claimed his second NPS Gold Medal (his third NPS medal overall, including a bronze), his sixth title of the year, and a staggering ₹9.43 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. This victory also skyrocketed Singh to the top of the NPC leaderboard (tied with the other winners) and landed him the #1 spot on the Bihar State Leaderboard.

But Singh’s Sunday wasn’t over. He cashed in three more NPS events, making five deep runs in total. By the night’s end, his Sunday earnings had crossed the ₹10.13 Lakh mark, vaulting him to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 Inaugural for ₹9,43,073* (heads-up deal)

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹37,800

> 12nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kickoff for ₹18,064

> 154th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹8,000

> 41st in Adda52’s MMA Highroller for ₹6,332

Prince Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.42 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹94.86 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #6 | Ranked #1 on the Bihar State Leaderboard | Ranked #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #1 on the NPC Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold & 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹18.64 Lakhs

Another player who lit up the felt was Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna, who came this close to capturing his third NPS Gold Medal. Khanna left it all on the table, firing six bullets in the NPS#5 Inaugural and battling his way through the tough competition. His efforts were rewarded with an even better ₹10.27 Lakhs from the deal—his biggest score ever on the platform—and his first-ever NPS Silver Medal (his fifth NPS medal overall).

Khanna’s Sunday heater was far from over. He also finished runner-up in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹1.68 Lakhs and cashed in six more events, including deep runs in four other NPS tournaments. By the time he wrapped up his long session, Khanna’s total winnings for the night had reached a jaw-dropping ₹12.89 Lakhs. This performance not only pushed him past the ₹4 Crores mark in tracked online profits and over ₹50 Lakhs in NPS winnings but also earned him the title of Sunday’s single biggest winner!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 Inaugural for ₹10,26,927* (heads-up deal)

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹1,68,000

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Slamdunk for ₹37,194

> 141st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kickoff for ₹18,064

> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout (PKO) for ₹15,175

> 64th in Adda52’s MMA Main Event for ₹8,734

> 14th in Adda52’s MMA Highroller for ₹8,731

> 172nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,880

Ritwik Khanna’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.09 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Ranked #1 on the Uttar Pradesh State Leaderboard | Ranked #8 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #6 on the NPC Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 1 Silver & 2 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹50.97 Lakhs

Haryana’s Arya ‘Merlion’ Dutta, coming off a win in WTF and a runner-up finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets earlier this month, also made a splash in the NPS#5 Inaugural, grabbing the Bronze Medal and ₹6.21 Lakhs—his third-largest online score. He continued his hot streak with a cash finish in the NPS#6 Marathon, bringing his Sunday total to ₹6.29 Lakhs.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 Inaugural for ₹6,21,000

> 1153rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹8,000

Arya Dutta’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹24.74 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Ranked #2 on the Haryana State Leaderboard | Tied at #6 on the NPC Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹6.29 Lakhs

The NPS#5 Inaugural final table was a who’s who of poker royalty. Among the finalists was last year’s Indian Poker Masters Main Event champion Vivek ‘TheAfrican’ Bajaj (4th for ₹4.63 Lakhs), PokerGuru Staking coach Mithun ‘Thepokeraja’ Mahesh (5th for ₹3.31 Lakhs), PokerBaazi’s 2025 POY leaderboard #2 ranked Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (6th for ₹2.43 Lakhs), December’s WPT Online India Main Event champion Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat (7th for ₹1.89 Lakhs), and Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram (8th for ₹1.43 Lakhs).

The ₹9,200 buy-in NPS#5 Inaugural narrowly missed its ₹1 Crore guarantee by a single entry—a mere ₹8,000. Even so, the top 201 players walked away with at least ₹16,000, almost doubling their initial investment. This all contributed to the electric atmosphere of the opening day of the NPS India 2025, setting the stage for what promises to be a historic series for Indian poker.

Final Table Results

1. Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh – ₹9,43,073*
2. Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna – ₹10,26,927*
3. Arya ‘Merlion’ Dutta – ₹6,21,000
4. Vivek ‘TheAfrican’ Bajaj – ₹4,63,000
5. Mithun ‘Thepokeraja’ Mahesh – ₹3,31,000
6. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹2,43,000
7. Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat – ₹1,89,000
8. Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram – ₹1,43,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

NPS#6 Marathon – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 869

Re-entries – 764

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 260

This past Sunday was a day of national passion. While cricket fans were glued to the India vs. Pakistan clash in the ICC Champions Trophy, a different kind of high-stakes drama unfolded on PokerBaazi: the launch of the biggest poker series India has ever witnessed, the ₹100 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2025.

Seven tournaments, boasting nearly ₹4 Crores in guaranteed prizes, ignited the felt on the opening day of the fifth edition of India’s most celebrated online poker festival. The tension was electric.

One name, however, echoed through the pokerverse louder than any cheer from the Dubai cricket stadium (even though he didn’t win one of the two ₹1 Crore GTD NPS headliners on the opening day): PokerBaazi Team Pro, Zarvan ‘MomSaid5Bet’ Tumboli. A live poker specialist through and through, Tumboli is a regular at cash tables and major tournaments across Asia and beyond. His trophy cabinet already gleams with two WPT titles, four APT trophies, and the Poker Dream 8 Malaysia Main Event crown from last year.

Just before the NPS, Zarvan surprised everyone with a social media post. He was diving headfirst into the series, committing to the entire grind. This was uncharted territory for him, a complete shift in his poker philosophy.

“I’ve always believed online poker require a different level of discipline and patience— which is probably why I’ve stuck to live tourneys and cash games. But when the opportunity is this big, even I cant help but get into the action! National Poker Series 2025 kicks off tomorrow and for the first time in my career, I’m grinding a whole series like this. If I can do it, you guys definitely can,” Tumboli wrote. Little did anyone know, he was about to rewrite his poker narrative.

Tumboli hit a grand slam right out of the gate, capturing the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#6 Marathon for his first-ever NPS Gold Medal!

Tumboli—aka “India’s Poker Sultan” and the 2023 People`s Poker Champion—delivered a virtuoso performance in the 8:30 PM flagship. He conquered a stacked field of 1,633 entries (869 unique), surviving a gruelling nine-hour, 12-minute marathon to claim his first NPS Gold. The spoils of victory were a staggering ₹5.69 Lakhs – his second-biggest online score to date.

Tumboli’s momentum carried him through four more NPS flagships, adding a remarkable ₹6.23 Lakhs to his Sunday total. This explosive start launched him to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard and tied him for #1 on the Maharashtra State Leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹5,68,500

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kickoff for ₹28,225

> 108th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Slamdunk for ₹11,209

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout for ₹7,500

> 163rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹3,927

Zarvan Tumboli’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52, PokerStars India and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Tied at #1 on the Maharashtra State Leaderboard | Ranked #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #1 on the NPC Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹6.19 Lakhs

Other players also made standout finishes. Mohit ‘Bullets777’ Bohra (opted out of our tracking), fresh off a podium finish in the BSS Super Value last Sunday, quietly pocketed at least ₹4.37 Lakhs from three deep runs. His crowning moment came in the NPS#6 Marathon, where he finished second for ₹4 Lakhs, snagging his first NPS Silver Medal.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹4,00,000

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 Inaugural for ₹26,000

> 90th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹10,500

Mohit Bohra`s NPS stats: Ranked #18 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #6 on the NPC Leaderboard | Ranked #1 on the Gujarat State Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹14.67 Lakhs

Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) also had a strong Sunday, adding at least ₹3.16 Lakhs across three known finishes. His best came in the NPS#6 Marathon, where he stormed to make a podium finish. His two entries turned into a ₹3.05 Lakhs payday and his second NPS Bronze Medal.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹3,05,000

> 103rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹6,545

> 164th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout for ₹4,800

Debneil Mukherjee`s NPS stats: Ranked #38 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Ranked #3 on the Maharashtra State Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 2 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹17.96 Lakhs

The NPS#6 Marathon final table featured several other accomplished players like Vishal ‘VishalMaharaj’ Maharaj (4th for ₹2.23 Lakhs), M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy (6th for ₹1.12 Lakhs), last night’s runner-up in both NPS#3 (5-Max) HYPER runner-up and Junglee Poker`s Sunday Special Knockout Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (7th for ₹90,000), and last Sunday`s Adda52 Millions winner Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava (8th for ₹71,500).

With a ₹3,450 buy-in, the NPS#6 Marathon fell just ₹1.01 Lakhs short of its ₹50 Lakhs guarantee, offering even more value to the players. The top 260 finishers padded their wallets with at least ₹5,500. Even the India vs. Pakistan cricket match couldn’t distract poker players from the NPS India 2025 frenzy. And judging by the opening day’s action, we’re in for a wild ride over the next four weeks.

Final Table Results

1. Zarvan ‘MomSaid5Bet’ Tumboli – ₹5,68,500
2. Mohit ‘Bullets777’ Bohra – ₹4,00,000
3. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹3,05,000
4. Vishal ‘VishalMaharaj’ Maharaj – ₹2,22,500
5. madhur1994 – ₹1,61,000
6. M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy – ₹1,12,000
7. Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹90,000
8. Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹71,500

NPS#2 Slamdunk – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 1,086

Re-entries – 952

Prize Pool – ₹50,95,000

Places Paid – 315

The ₹100 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2025 has officially landed, and it didn’t tiptoe in—it burst onto PokerBaazi this Sunday with a sonic boom! Seven high-stakes tournaments, nearly ₹4 Crores in guaranteed prize money, and an electric atmosphere made it clear: this isn’t just a series; it’s history in the making. PokerGuru, the official media partner, is in the thick of it, reporting all the details!

Ironically, both PokerBaazi and PokerGuru had major representation on the kickoff day. PokerBaazi Team Pro Zarvan Tumboli struck gold in the NPS#6 Marathon, while PokerGuru’s Senior Content Editor and part-time streamer Rupam ‘poker_thakur’ Thakur steamrolled the NPS#2 Slamdunk. A double whammy for the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS events!

Thakur blazed a trail on the opening day, returning to the winner’s circle in spectacular fashion after an extended dry spell. His prowess was on full display in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#2 Slamdunk, where he etched his name into NPS history. This wasn’t just any victory for Thakur—it was a breakthrough moment. His first-ever NPS medal (a gleaming Gold, no less) and his maiden flagship title on the platform—talk about a mic drop!

Thakur, who luckily had the day off from his editorial duties, dove headfirst into the 4 PM flagship event. His years of observing the poker landscape, combined with countless hours at the tables, saw him weathering a storm of 2,038 entries (1,086 unique) across a nine-hour, 13-minute epic. With two well-timed entries, he conquered the field, walking away with a career-best ₹4.91 Lakhs and his first NPS Gold medal after a heads-up deal. This win obliterated his previous best score, a runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s Masters#15 MonsterStack in August 2023, by a factor of three. This victory also recouped almost 80% of his platform losses in one shot and brought him back into overall profitability.

Thakur now reigns supreme atop the West Bengal State Leaderboard with ten points, earned from his gold medal triumph, and shares the throne in the National Poker Champion standings with the day’s other gold medalists. He also holds a solid 11th place on the NPS Series leaderboard with 1,990 points.

Rupam Thakur’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹53.29 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹93,379 | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Ranked #11 on the NPS India Leaderboard | Ranked #1 on the NPS West Bengal State Leaderboard | NPS Medals won: 1 Gold

Then there’s ‘7ceman,’ the West Bengal enigma. A regular at the low-to-mid stakes since April 2018, ‘7ceman’ usually flies under the radar. But Sunday was their day to shine. They came within a hair’s breadth of their first-ever NPS title, finishing second to Thakur in the NPS#2 Slamdunk. They walked away with a personal best ₹4.63 Lakhs and their first NPS Silver Medal, courtesy of the heads-up deal. This impressive run also erased all their past losses on the platform in one fell swoop.

7ceman’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹16.66 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.61 Lakhs | NPS Medals won: 1 Silver

Sporadic crusher Madhav ‘maddy7777’ Sethi, known for his January 2023 IOPC Beast victory, also had a lucrative Sunday session. He raked in almost ₹3.09 Lakhs from four deep runs, including a third-place finish in the NPS#2 Slamdunk for ₹2.86 Lakhs and his first NPS medal, a Bronze.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Slamdunk for ₹2,86,339

> 111th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹8,000

> 136th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹7,980

> 195th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout (PKO) for ₹6,300

Madhav Sethi’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹45.73 Lakhs | NPS Medals won: 1 Bronze

The NPS#2 Slamdunk final table was a who’s who of poker regulars. Among them were Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav (4th for ₹2.11 Lakhs), Anant ‘antypanty93’ Chaudhary (5th for ₹1,46,227), 2023 WPT Prime India Main Event champion Prasit ‘Stungunner’ Chowdhury (7th for ₹82,539), and Kunal ‘imcursed’ Shalin (8th for ₹66,235).

Like the series opener, the ₹2,875 buy-in NPS#2 Slamdunk was a blazing success, exceeding its guarantee by ₹95,000 and generating a scorching ₹50.95 Lakhs prize pool. The top 315 finishers earned at least ₹5,095. If the opening day is anything to go by, the NPS India 2025 isn’t just raising the bar; it’s setting a whole new standard for Indian poker.

Final Table Results

1. Rupam ‘poker_thakur’ Thakur – ₹4,91,060*
2. 7ceman – ₹4,63,234*
3. Madhav ‘maddy7777’ Sethi – ₹2,86,339
4. Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav – ₹2,10,933
5. Anant ‘antypanty93’ Chaudhary – ₹1,46,227
6. borntrouble – ₹1,00,881
7. Prasit ‘Stungunner’ Chowdhury – ₹82,539
8. Kunal ‘imcursed’ Shalin – ₹66,235

*denotes a heads-up deal

NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 673

Re-entries – 727

Prize Pool – ₹42,00,000

Places Paid – 226

The NPS India 2025 is off to a blazing start, and while the ₹40 Lakhs GTD NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT might not have been the flashiest tournament on the opening day`s schedule, it certainly delivered its share of drama. For Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal, this tournament wasn’t just another event but a chance to rewrite his story. Four months had passed since his last major win in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings in October. In the fickle world of poker, that’s a lifetime. Rajpal was hungry to prove he still had what it takes, and he couldn`t have asked for a better setting for a comeback.

The 9:30 PM showdown began. Rajpal, a seasoned player known for his skill and a certain panache, began his climb. He carved his way through the field with a calculated mix of aggression and patience. Seven hours later, after a tense three-way deal, the cards fell his way. Rajpal stood alone as the champion – ₹3.57 Lakhs richer and two bullets fired with a second NPS Gold Medal gleaming in his grasp.

But the night wasn’t over. Not even close. Rajpal’s rampage continued with six more deep runs, five of them in NPS flagships. The winnings piled up. ₹6.02 Lakhs. That’s where his winnings landed for the night. A stunning resurgence. He catapulted himself to the summit of the NPS Series Leaderboard. He also shares the lead on the Delhi State Leaderboard. This puts Rajpal squarely in the crosshairs of the National Poker Champion title. The stakes just got higher.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS #7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,56,929* (three-way deal)

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #5 Inaugural for ₹1,17,000

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #1 Kickoff for ₹79,030

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout for ₹17,875

> 12th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹13,396

> 99th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #2 Slamdunk for ₹11,209

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹6,545

Vinay Rajpal’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.90 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Tied at #1 on the Delhi State Leaderboard | Ranked #1 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹45.71 Lakhs

Penjo ‘Shutterisland’ Wangchuk was also in the hunt, his sights set on his first NPS Gold Medal. He came so close in the NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT. He might have missed gold by a hair’s breadth, but he didn’t leave empty-handed. ₹4.09 Lakhs for second place, along with his first NPS Silver Medal. And there’s more to the story. A deep run in the NPS#6 Marathon, finishing 110th for ₹8,000. All told, Wangchuk’s Sunday earnings nearly hit ₹4.17 Lakhs.

Penjo Wangchuk’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹64.20 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹15.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Ranked #1 on the Haryana State Leaderboard | Ranked #34 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹6.37 Lakhs

Young Gun Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover, coming off a runner-up finish in the Summit Lite the previous week, kept the momentum rolling. He came within striking distance of another gold in the NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT. His third-place finish, good for ₹3.13 Lakhs (after two entries), earned him his first NPS Bronze Medal, adding to a previous Gold. Like a true poker machine, Grover also made deep runs in eight other tournaments, bringing his total Sunday winnings to almost ₹4.49 Lakhs. This latest surge has propelled him past the mind-boggling ₹19 Crore mark in tracked online earnings!

His top achievements include:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS #7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,13,382

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #5 Inaugural for ₹40,000

> 28th in Adda52 Millions for ₹23,943

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #1 Kickoff for ₹23,709

Arsh Grover’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52, PokerStars India and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹19.01 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹7.61 Crores | Ranked #2 on the Uttar Pradesh State Leaderboard | Ranked #9 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹23.08 Lakhs

The NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT final table featured a host of other notables. Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer finished in fifth place for ₹1.38 Lakhs, Utkarsh ‘Irraiserr’ Somaaieyaa took sixth place for ₹1.01 Lakhs, and Vasudev ‘VJS2807’ Shrest rounded out the final table in seventh place for ₹77,280.

With a buy-in of ₹3,450, the NPS#7 (7-Max) #SPRINT was a resounding success, smashing its guarantee and generating a juicy ₹42 Lakhs prize pool. The top 226 players all earned a payday of at least ₹5,880, making this tournament part of a fittingly dramatic opening act for the NPS India 2025.

Final Table Results

1. Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal – ₹3,56,929*
2. Penjo ‘Shutterisland’ Wangchuk – ₹4,08,669*
3. Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹3,13,382*
4. Fishlover001 – ₹1,89,840
5. Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer – ₹1,37,760
6. Utkarsh ‘Irraiserr’ Somaaieyaa – ₹1,00,800
7. Vasudev ‘VJS2807’ Shrest – ₹77,280

*denotes a three-way deal

NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 756

Re-entries – 846

Regular Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹16,02,000

Places Paid – 270

The National Poker Series India 2025, a ₹100 Crores GTD behemoth, has finally arrived on PokerBaazi, unleashing a torrent of poker action. Among the seven flagship tournaments on opening day was the ₹30 Lakhs GTD NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout, the first of 23 PLO battles on the stacked NPS schedule. And Nikhil ‘Jannat100’ Aneja, still riding high from his (7-Max) Afternoon Boost victory earlier this month, delivered a knockout blow to capture the Gold Medal.

Taking on a packed field of 1,602 entries (756 unique), Aneja fought for eight gruelling hours before seizing the 6:30 PM NPS flagship title. His dominant performance earned him a site-best ₹5.86 Lakhs, including ₹2.45 Lakhs in bounties. More importantly, it landed him his first-ever NPS Gold Medal (adding to a previous Bronze), and in the very first PLO battle of the series, no less. Adding a twist to the story, this is only his second recorded PLO tournament cash on PokerBaazi. This epic win also catapulted him to #14 on the NPS Series Leaderboard—and with his current form, he’s just getting started.

Nikhil Aneja’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹29.04 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹7.49 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Tied at #1 on the Delhi State Leaderboard | Ranked #14 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹9.30 Lakhs

‘predictkar,’ a PokerBaazi regular since November 2023, has been grinding tirelessly, hungry for a first title. They came so close in the NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout, ultimately finishing as the runner-up and taking home the Silver Medal along with a personal-best ₹2.62 Lakhs, including ₹23,984 in bounties after firing two bullets. This impressive score not only padded their bankroll but also turned their PokerBaazi account from red to black.

predictkar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.12 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.16 Lakhs | Ranked #2 on the Maharashtra State Leaderboard | Ranked #49 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Gaurav ‘Zillastar’ Bhandari, the former IOPC Legends finalist and The MoneyMaker 33.0 runner-up, has been on a hot streak. His momentum from The Pride victory earlier this month carried him to another milestone—his first-ever NPS medal. Bhandari battled fiercely in the NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout, capturing the Bronze Medal and a ₹2.21 Lakhs payday—his second-biggest score of the year on PokerBaazi to chip away at past losses.

Gaurav Bhandari’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.73 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Tied at #1 on the Karnataka State Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹8.44 Lakhs

The NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout final table was a star-studded affair, featuring regulars like Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi (who also made the final table of last night’s MMA Main Event) finishing fourth for ₹1.70 Lakhs and last week’s Sunday Special Knockout champion Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena taking fifth place for ₹1.18 Lakhs.

Adding to the excitement, the NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout featured a massive ₹5.97 Lakhs overlay—a welcome surprise for the players. With a ₹2,875 buy-in, the top 270 players were guaranteed at least ₹3,300, rewarding those who went deep. But the real game-changer was the ₹16 Lakhs bounty pool, turning every elimination into a potential windfall in this high-stakes, action-packed competition. The NPS India 2025 is here, and PLO lovers are in for a treat.

Final Table Results

1. Nikhil ‘Jannat100’ Aneja – ₹5,85,979
2. predictkar – ₹2,62,484
3. Gaurav ‘Zillastar’ Bhandari – ₹2,20,934
4. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹1,70,430
5. Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena – ₹1,17,787
6. POKERRK – ₹69,950

NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 631

Re-entries – 678

Prize Pool – ₹26,18,000

Places Paid – 219

The ₹100 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2025, the “Olympics of Indian Poker,” has detonated on PokerBaazi! This past Sunday saw seven electrifying NPS tournaments ignite the felt, boasting nearly ₹4 Crores in guaranteed prize money. The battle for the State Leaderboards is officially raging, and the chase to crown India’s first National Poker Champion is a full-blown frenzy, with prize pools that are simply astronomical.

Among the glittering array of NPS Gold Medallists, Himanshu ‘NoNutsNoGlory’ Dadhich (who opted out of tracking), a PokerBaazi veteran from Jaipur and a former The Blockbuster champion, conquered the ₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper. This turbo-charged tournament, kicking off at 5:30 PM, wrapped up in a blistering four hours and 11 minutes, with Dadhich seizing his first-ever NPS Gold Medal!

Dadhich faced a guarantee-busting field of 1,309 hopefuls (631 unique), and he wasn’t afraid to commit, firing five bullets. This bold strategy paid off handsomely, rewarding him with the coveted Gold and a well-deserved ₹3.03 Lakhs, launching him to #16 on the NPS Series Leaderboard. He’s also currently ruling the roost atop the Jaipur State Leaderboard, making him among the early favourites to contend for the National Poker Champion crown in Goa.

Himanshu Dadhich`s NPS stats: Ranked #1 on the Rajasthan State Leaderboard | Ranked #16 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹3.14 Lakhs

Adding to the electrifying atmosphere was Howrah’s own poker prodigy, Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma, hot off a victory in Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition. The 2024 POY #6, already a Gold Medal winner from the 2023 NPS#90 Megadive, nearly snagged his second NPS Gold in the NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper. Matching Dadhich’s tenacity with five entries, Sharma eventually finished runner-up for ₹2.11 Lakhs and a second career NPS Silver Medal.

Sharma’s hot streak didn’t end there. He blazed through four more tournaments, including another near-miss with a runner-up finish in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout and a final table appearance in NPS#6 Marathon. By the time Sunday drew to a close, Sharma’s total winnings had reached a dazzling almost ₹5.42 Lakhs. This fantastic performance catapulted him into the top five of the NPS Series Leaderboard and the #2 spot from West Bengal on the NPS State Leaderboard.

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Kockout for ₹2,14,228* (₹81,363 in bounties)

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹2,11,273

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹70,000

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 Inaugural for ₹26,000

Shreyansh Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.37 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹86.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #2 | Ranked #2 on the West Bengal State Leaderboard | Ranked #5 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹11.15 Lakhs

The NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper final table was a showdown of poker heavyweights. Former IOPC – TheCrown champion and last Sunday’s BSS Superstack runner-up Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish grabbed Bronze, adding ₹1.63 Lakhs to his winnings after two entries. Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta, a podium finisher in this month’s Zodiac Main Event on Natural8 India, took fourth place with ₹1.20 Lakhs. Chess prodigy Ishita ‘Warrior08’ Arora finished sixth, adding ₹86,656 to her growing poker earnings.

With a modest ₹2,300 buy-in, the NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper smashed its guarantee by ₹1.18 Lakhs. The resulting ₹26.18 Lakhs prize pool showered riches upon the top 219 finishers. Everyone who made it into the money walked away with at least ₹3,927, making for a spectacular kick-off to India’s biggest poker series ever.

Final Table Results

1. Himanshu ‘NoNutsNoGlory’ Dadhich – ₹3,03,164
2. Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹2,11,273
3. Utkarsh ‘utkarshvaish9’ Vaish – ₹1,62,578
4. Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta – ₹1,19,904
5. Ishita ‘Warrior08’ Arora – ₹86,656

Junglee Poker

Sunday Special Knockout – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,900

Total Entries – 334

Regular Prize Pool – ₹10,02,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹10,02,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹20,04,000

Places Paid – 34

Sunday night on Junglee Poker wasn’t just another night; it brought back the Sunday Special Knockout, a weekly ritual that transforms the digital felt into a high-stakes arena. Three hundred and thirty-four contenders entered the fray, each dreaming of a piece of the ₹20 Lakhs prize pool. The tension was thick, the virtual chips clattered, and the clock ticked down as the drama unfolded.

Eight hours later, one name echoed through the digital halls: Anmol ‘nikairball’ Narang, a former The Millionaire champion coming off a hot run of deep runs – a fourth-place finish in Adda52’s Godfather, fifth-place in #PokerBaazi’s #BigPLO5, followed by another fourth-place finish in Adda52’s Head Shot tBounty on Saturday, clinched his first win of 2025 in the Sunday Special Knockout.

He didn’t just win; he dominated. His play was a masterclass, a symphony of aggression and calculated moves. He carved his way through the competition, leaving a trail of defeated opponents in his wake, raking in a platform-best ₹3.42 Lakhs, a king’s ransom that included a staggering ₹2.07 Lakhs in bounties.

Narang’s Sunday wasn’t just good; it was legendary as he bagged away over ₹5.09 Lakhs from the win, a runner-up in Adda52’s MMA Highroller, and another three deep runs.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Kockout for ₹3,41,624* (₹2,07,457 in bounties)

> 2nd in Adda52’s MMA Highroller for ₹1,33,923

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹21,000

> 34th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹8,509

> 159th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹3,927

Anmol Narang’s online stats (Adda52, #PokerBaazi, and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹67.03 Lakhs

2024 POY #6 Shreyansh ‘imlukbox’ Sharma, fresh off a victory in Adda52’s Godfather DPT Edition, also decided to crash the party. He wasn’t content with just one deep run; he went for two. First, he snagged a second career NPS Silver Medal in the NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper, adding ₹2.11 Lakhs to his coffers. Another near miss in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout didn’t just add to his day’s earnings; it amplified it. Another ₹2.14 Lakhs (including ₹81,363 in bounties) landed in his account. Two runner-up finishes, another final table appearance, and a deep run boosted his bankroll by almost ₹5.42 Lakhs!

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Kockout for ₹2,14,228* (₹81,363 in bounties)

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹2,11,273

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Marathon for ₹70,000

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 Inaugural for ₹26,000

Shreyansh Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.37 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹86.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #2 | Ranked #2 on the West Bengal State Leaderboard | Ranked #5 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver & 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹11.15 Lakhs

Aditya ‘The Paper House’ Kulkarni (7th for ₹49,608) (₹17,344 in bounties) and Partho ‘SpidermanIndia’ Datta (8th for ₹34,044) (₹12,000 in bounties) also graced the Sunday Special Knockout final table.

Even with PokerBaazi drawing in the crowds with the NPS India 2025 frenzy, the ₹6,900 buy-in Sunday Special Knockout exceeded its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee by ₹4,000. With 34 players getting paid and those juicy bounties on every knockout, it was an action-packed Sunday for everyone on Junglee Poker, especially for the top contenders.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Anmol ‘nikairball’ Narang – ₹3,41,624
2. Shreyansh ‘imlukbox’ Sharma – ₹2,14,228
3. arnis37792677 – ₹1,68,708
4. vincentvega – ₹97,076
5. boss07 – ₹67,476
6. showdown31255067 – ₹68,648
7. Aditya ‘The Paper House’ Kulkarni – ₹49,608
8. Partho ‘SpidermanIndia’ Datta – ₹34,044

‘gagangaming’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹22,656), ‘najnarin’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Special Grand Loot for ₹22,656), and ‘sdnmv7’ (Won ₹60K GTD Hangover for ₹11,712) won the other Sunday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Adda52 Millions – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 114

Re-entries – 109

Re-buys – 13

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 35

While the NPS India 2025 was blazing a trail on PokerBaazi, the last Sunday of February wasn’t just about one poker arena. Adda52 was also a battleground, with its regular flagships and the Masterminds Arena finale cranking up the heat. Amidst this poker frenzy, a legend reminded everyone why he sits atop the poker throne. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood, the three-time POY champion and the winningest player in our tracked database, delivered yet another masterclass.

This Young Gun, now firmly entrenched in poker royalty, fresh off victories in PokerBaazi’s WTF and Pocket52’s 7-Max Deepstack Turbo this month, continued his relentless march to victory. He conquered the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Adda52 Millions, adding another glittering jewel to his already overflowing crown.

The 9 PM flagship attracted a strong field of 114 players, expanding to 443 total entries. After a gruelling contest, Sood, who fired three bullets, emerged as the last player standing. This marked an incredible ninth Adda52 Millions title for the poker phenom, earning him a hefty ₹4.89 Lakhs.

Sood’s Sunday session was scorching hot. He racked up over ₹5.57 Lakhs in total winnings across seven deep runs, including four in NPS flagships. This stellar showing propelled him to #94 on #PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores 2025 Player of the Year Leaderboard and pushed his tracked online earnings past the astronomical ₹23 Crore mark!

> 1st in Adda52 Millions for ₹4,88,889

> 234th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kickoff for ₹15,806

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹13,090

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Slamdunk for ₹11,209

> 114th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹7,980

> 104th in Adda52’s MMA Main Event for ₹7,622

> 42nd in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹7,417

> 5th in Adda52’s MMA Highroller for ₹5,392

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.92 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #6 | Moves to #94 on PokerBaazi’s 2025 Player of the Year Leaderboard | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 3 Silver & 1 Bronze | Lifetime NPS Winnings: ₹58.45 Lakhs

Rising Star Aman ‘karmapoker’ Parakh also shone brightly, achieving seven deep runs of his own, translating into a ₹5.03 Lakhs windfall. This poker pro from Chittaurgarh most notably came agonizingly close to winning the Adda52 Millions for the first time, finishing as the runner-up and collecting ₹3.62 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52 Millions for ₹3,61,630

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout (PKO) for ₹55,526

> 17th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹32,527

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kickoff for ₹23,709

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#7 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹13,020

> 43rd in Adda52’s MMA Main Event for ₹10,026

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹6,545

Aman Parakh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.87 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.82 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #3

The Adda52 Millions final table was a constellation of poker stars, including Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar (3rd for ₹2.67 Lakhs), last week’s Sunday Head Hunter and The Ballers champion who finished #3 on the weekly charts Saransh ‘don004’ Garg (4th for ₹1.98 Lakhs), MMA Monster Stack fourth place finisher Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma (5th for ₹1.46 Lakhs), and Philip ‘sillyphilly’ Jude (6th for ₹1.08 Lakhs).

The Adda52 Millions narrowly missed its ₹25 Lakhs guarantee by ₹1.40 Lakhs, but it still delivered the high-octane action players crave. With an ₹11,500 buy-in, only 35 players cashed, highlighting the fierce competition. The rewards were rich for those who survived the gauntlet—each player pocketed at least ₹23,943, more than double their buy-in. The action and the rewards continued to flow on Adda52 well into Monday morning.

Final Table Results

1. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹4,88,889
2. Aman ‘karmapoker’ Parakh – ₹3,61,630
3. Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar – ₹2,67,496
4. Saransh ‘don004’ Garg – ₹1,97,866
5. Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma – ₹1,46,361
6. Philip ‘sillyphilly’ Jude – ₹1,08,263

MMA Main Event – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 684

Re-entries – 380

Re-buys – 36

Survivors – 127

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 127

PokerBaazi’s NPS India 2025 kicked off with a bang on Sunday, but Adda52 wasn’t about to be overshadowed. With a stacked lineup of Sunday tournaments and the Masterminds Arena finale, they brought their own brand of fireworks. And on this electrifying night, Goan poker maestro Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (opted out of our tracking), after weeks of playing under the radar, chose to make a dramatic entrance back into the spotlight. He conquered Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD MMA Main Event, seizing a hefty ₹4.18 Lakhs first-place prize.

The multi-flight flagship drew a formidable 1,100-entry field comprising 684 unique players across nine starting flights. One hundred twenty-seven warriors survived this initial onslaught, converging for the climactic 10 PM finale, each guaranteed a payday but with their sights firmly set on the lion’s share of the prize pool. A marathon session of intense poker battles ensued, a true test of skill and endurance. And when the dust settled, Kakkar stood tall, the newly crowned champion, claiming the coveted title and a king-sized reward.

Giving Kakkar a tough fight was ‘jigs2412,’ an Adda52 regular grinding on the platform since November 2020. Fresh off a Valentine’s Day victory in The Ballers Lite, they were hungry for another title and came incredibly close. Though the win slipped through his fingers, he still walked away with a respectable ₹3.01 Lakhs for second place—his biggest score yet on Adda52, more than offsetting over half of his past losses on the platform.

jigs2412’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹20.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

The MMA Main Event’s final table was a veritable who’s who of poker pros. Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra, fresh from a final table appearance in Thursday’s Summit Lite, continued his scoring streak, taking third place for ₹2.17 Lakhs. Ryan ‘plassma’ Cardoso followed closely behind, grabbing fourth place and a respectable ₹1.56 Lakhs. Imran ‘Kingimo9’ Dalal added ₹1.12 Lakhs to his coffers with a solid fifth-place finish.

Also in the mix was Akshay ‘Philips000’ Thakur, who had podiumed in Wednesday’s Maverick and finished seventh in the MMA Main Event for ₹58,426. Young Gun Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi, last night’s NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout PKO finalist, managed an eighth-place finish for ₹42,218.

Despite the star-studded field, the ₹2,200 buy-in MMA Main Event fell well short of its advertised guarantee, recording a glaring ₹4.67 Lakhs in overlays. This unexpected bonus translated into even greater value for the players, with the top 127 finishers guaranteed at least ₹6,665, more than three times their initial investment. Overall, it was an exciting and very lucrative Sunday for many players on India’s longest-running online poker platform.

Final Table Results

1. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹4,18,280
2. jigs2412 – ₹3,00,912
3. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹2,16,567
4. Ryan ‘plassma’ Cardoso – ₹1,55,923
5. Imran ‘Kingimo9’ Dalal – ₹1,12,319
6. smr1g10 – ₹80,968
7. Akshay ‘Philips000’ Thakur – ₹58,426
8. Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi – ₹42,218

‘strpkr98’ won the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Head Hunter for ₹4.20 Lakhs.

The other Masterminds Arena title winners of the day included Deepak ‘sambahadur’ Verma (Won ₹10 Lakhs GTD MMA Highroller for ₹1.83 Lakhs), Praveen ‘praveen2626’ KR (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD MMA PKO 6-Max for ₹64,408), ‘sirfuxalot20’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD MMA Monster Stack for ₹47,497), Sai ‘saiwatson’ Ganesh Reddy (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD MMA Daily for ₹24,444), ‘kalidenalli’ (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD MMA Turbo 8-Max for ₹22,252), Bhaumik ‘sihan’ Morzaria (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD MMA PKO for ₹18,978), and ‘ten1020twenty’ (Won ₹75K GTD MMA Turbo 6-Max for ₹16,386).

Spartan Poker

‘super99’ won the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Ignite for ₹2.26 Lakhs.

‘rajatp11’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹44,400), ‘DON00007’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹21,231), and ‘rajatp11’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹12,300) won the other Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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