‘dontraiseplz’ Emerges as the Sunday Supremo, ‘borntrouble’ & Rishabh Gupta Add to the Republic Day Fireworks on Natural8 India

As India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with vibrant parades and patriotic fervour, the online poker tables came alive with its own brand of fireworks. The last Sunday in January turned into a high-stakes battlefield where players clashed across various platforms, but Natural8 India led the charge, dishing out some jaw-dropping wins. PokerBaazi wasn’t far behind, with their Baazi Super Sunday tournaments delivering intense action alongside the usual tournaments across the other top platforms that kept the adrenaline pumping!

Emerging from the smoke of battle was Natural8 India’s ‘dontraiseplz,’ the undisputed MVP of the day. Hot off the heels of a ₹25.10 Lakhs runner-up finish in last Sunday’s Grand Prix Europe 125, they unleashed an even more impressive performance, racking up a mind-blowing ₹58.51 Lakhs across three deep runs. The highlight was a 36th-place finish in the Lunar Mystery Bounty that alone padded their bankroll with a whopping ₹44.04 Lakhs. A victory in the APL Series: Sunday Crazy Eights worth ₹12.73 Lakhs and a ninth-place score in the Sunday CRAZY EIGHTS 88 for ₹1.73 Lakhs cemented their domination. With this incredible showing, ‘dontraiseplz’ now boasts over ₹87 Lakhs in earnings this year, trailing only the seemingly invincible ‘borntrouble’ in the 2025 earnings race!

Speaking of ‘borntrouble,’ this force of nature continued their reign over the Natural8 felts. Fresh from a ₹33.08 Lakhs victory in the Bounty High Roller 525, they clinched their first title of 2025 in the Bounty Hunters Sunday Big Game 215, bagging a site-best ₹37.92 Lakhs. This triumph catapulted their yearly earnings past the monumental ₹1 Crore mark – the first player to achieve this incredible feat in just four weeks of 2025!

While ‘dontraiseplz’ and ‘borntrouble’ dominated the headlines, their desire to remain anonymous meant the coveted Sunday crown found its way to Rishabh Gupta. A familiar face on Natural8 India, Gupta, who had previously conquered the Daily Hyper 20 in August, made his presence known in 2025 with a bang. His fourth-place finish in The Weekender 50 earned him a remarkable ₹13.28 Lakhs.

But the action didn’t stop there! Saturday night on Natural8 India saw the mysterious ‘Godfavchild’ emerge from the shadows to conquer the APL Series: Zodiac Main Event for a striking ₹12.90 Lakhs.

The weekend also witnessed the return of the reigning 2024 POY champion, Tarun Goyal, who picked up right where he left off on Natural8 India. Goyal added another trophy to his already impressive collection by taking down the APL Series: Hold’em High Roller Bounty for ₹7.88 Lakhs. Not to be outdone, Anshul Rajput made a glorious return on Natural8 India after two months off the radar, seizing victory in the APL Series: Hold’em Bounty and pocketing ₹6.98 Lakhs.

Sunday was a day of exceptional performances across the board. Anant Purohit, another prominent figure in the Indian poker scene and the 2024 POY runner-up, made a deep run in Natural8 India’s Lunar Mystery Bounty, finishing 42nd for ₹8.20 Lakhs.

Over on PokerBaazi, the 2024 POY#5 Advait Rajguru finally broke his 2025 duck, claiming his first title of the year in the BSS SuperStack. The PokerGuru Staking coach, who had a phenomenal 2024 with ₹4.42 Crores in winnings, scored ₹6.55 Lakhs after a heads-up deal – the seventh-largest score of his career. Four deep runs on Sunday saw him accumulate over ₹6.95 Lakhs and climb to #25 on PokerBaazi’s 2025 Player of the Year leaderboard. Ankur Sehgal, after a close call in Saturday’s Blockbuster, had to settle for another runner-up finish in the BSS SuperStack, but still walked away with ₹6.96 Lakhs – the largest chunk of the prize pool and his best score of the year.

Sagar Raj carried his winning momentum from Thursday onto Adda52, where he conquered the Adda52 Millions for ₹5.25 Lakhs. This marked his third victory in three days and his best score of the year so far! As if that wasn’t enough, he added a fourth-place finish in the Sunday Big Slick and a deep run in the Sunday Head Hunter, bringing his Sunday winnings to a handsome ₹6.05 Lakhs. The mysterious ‘Uterus0104’ also made a splash with a runner-up finish in the Adda52 Millions, earning a personal-best ₹3.88 Lakhs – an astounding 27 times their previous highest score!

Sriharsha Doddapaneni, a revered name in Indian poker and a two-time The Millionaire and Adda52 Mega Millions champion, launched his 2025 campaign in fiery fashion. In his first tournament on Adda52 this year, he took down the Sunday Head Hunter for ₹4.65 Lakhs (₹2.74 Lakhs in bounties), his first online victory since August 2024. Adding a fourth-place finish in Spartan Poker’s Ignite, Doddapaneni accumulated ₹5.83 Lakhs in Sunday earnings. Volume master Mayank Maruka also put on a strong showing, finishing runner-up in the Sunday Head Hunter for ₹1.44 Lakhs (₹3,750 in bounties) and closing his Sunday session with nearly ₹1.64 Lakhs in total winnings.

On Pocket52, the dedicated grinder ‘Ragnarokk‘ finally broke through for their first title on the platform, conquering the Pocket Kings for ₹4.20 Lakhs. After two recent runner-up finishes in the same tournament, this victory was a sweet reward for their persistence and pushed them into profitability on the site. ‘marineEvin_gk7xu,’ who recently took down the Pocket Magnets, continued their hot streak with a runner-up finish in the Pocket Kings, earning a site-best ₹2.94 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker witnessed ‘pocketpro‘ dominate the Republic Day special Knockout Parade, seizing the title that came with a ₹3.82 Lakhs (₹1.90 Lakhs in bounties) payday. Runner-up ‘iguess..d‘ also had a strong showing, earning ₹2.95 Lakhs (₹1.06 Lakhs in bounties).

Archit Saraogi started 2025 with a victory in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value, banking ₹3.14 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. Coupled with a deep run in the BSS SuperStack, Saraogi ended the day with over ₹3.36 Lakhs in total winnings. The legendary three-time POY Young Gun Gaurav Sood wasn’t far behind, finishing runner-up for ₹3.16 Lakhs – slightly more than the winner’s share thanks to the deal. Sood’s run continued with four more deep finishes, bringing his Sunday haul to over ₹3.54 Lakhs.

As the last of the six online flights of the DPT Rush on Adda52 concluded last night, players can now set their sights on the highly anticipated DPT Xpress 2025. The DPT Rush finale will unfold live onboard Casino Deltin Royale in Goa on February 5.

Sunday was a day of triumphs for many familiar faces in the Indian poker scene, including Sachin Raj (Won Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹1.87 Lakhs) ‘puneetparashar’ (Won PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1.76 Lakhs), and Puneeth B N (Won PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1.64 Lakhs).

Jyotindra Dubey, Saroj Chudasma, Naman Puri, Amit Kumar Sahu, and Kashish Sachdev also delivered stellar performances in other marquee events, contributing to an unforgettable day of online poker action!

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

BSS SuperStack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 585

Re-entries – 506

Prize Pool – ₹54,55,000

Places Paid – 161

While India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with parades and pageantry, the real battleground was on the virtual felt of PokerBaazi. The Baazi Super Sunday schedule was in full swing, and the biggest names in Indian poker were locked in a fierce struggle for glory. Among them was none other than the 2024 POY#5, Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru, ready to make his mark.

This young prodigy, a PokerGuru Staking coach, had a phenomenal 2024, racking up a mind-blowing ₹4.42 Crores in winnings last year, and was determined to kick off 2025 on a strong note. Despite already racking up eight final table appearances, that elusive first title of the year had remained just out of reach. But on Republic Day, the stars aligned. Rajguru stormed through PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD BSS SuperStack, ultimately striking a heads-up deal that saw him claim the title and a massive ₹6.55 Lakhs payday – his biggest score of 2025 and the seventh-largest of his career!

The 7:30 PM headliner was the highlight of the Baazi Super Sunday schedule, and it lived up to the hype. A colossal field of 1,091 entries (585 unique) turned the tournament into a gruelling nine-hour, 23-minute marathon. But when the dust settled, Rajguru stood tall, hoisting the BSS SuperStack trophy for the first time.

Rajguru’s Sunday session saw him making four deep runs, adding over ₹6.95 Lakhs to his already overflowing bankroll and catapulting him to #25 on PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores 2025 Player of the Year leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹6,55,274* (heads-up deal)

> 27th in Adda52 Millions for ₹23,271

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹8,790

> 90th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹7,872

Advait Rajguru’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.93 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Moves to #25 on PokerBaazi’s 2025 Player of the Year Leaderboard

Right behind Rajguru was Ankur ‘Stonecold’ Sehgal, who had been knocking on the door of victory for four weeks. After a heartbreaking runner-up finish in Saturday’s Blockbuster, Sehgal found himself in a déjà vu scenario, once again settling for second place in the BSS SuperStack. But thanks to the heads-up deal, this Mumbai-based grinder actually walked away with the biggest slice of the prize pool, a whopping ₹6.96 Lakhs – his largest score of 2025 and the seventh-biggest of his career.

Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma, a model of consistency, also had a day to celebrate. He put on a clinic, notching up ₹2.98 Lakhs from four deep runs, including final table appearances in the BSS SuperStack, (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, and Junglee Poker’s Knockout Parade.

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹1,41,830

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹87,900

> 6th in Junglee Poker’s Knockout Parade for ₹61,863* (₹6,563 in bounties)

> 37th in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹6,332

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1 | Moves to #60 on PokerBaazi’s 2025 Player of the Year Leaderboard

The BSS SuperStack was no ordinary battlefield, with sharks circling from every corner. Last week’s The Big Show champion, Mohit ‘Heartquake’ Bothra, finished fourth for ₹3.06 Lakhs. Other notables like Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi (5th for ₹2.42 Lakhs) and Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar (8th for ₹1.02 Lakhs) also put up stellar performances.

The BSS SuperStack lived up to its reputation, smashing its ₹50 Lakhs guarantee and generating a monstrous ₹54.55 Lakhs prize pool. With 161 players cashing in, even the min-cash of ₹9,274 was a sweet deal, representing a 1.6x return on the ₹5,750 buy-in. PokerBaazi provided its own fireworks brand this Republic Day, with thrilling action and big wins galore.

Final Table Results

1. Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹6,55,274*
2. Ankur ‘Stonecold’ Sehgal – ₹6,96,476*
3. Shekhvasim – ₹3,81,850
4. Mohit ‘Heartquake’ Bothra – ₹3,06,026
5. Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi – ₹2,42,202
6. Nimbuz – ₹1,89,834
7. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹1,41,830
8. Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹1,02,009

*denotes a heads-up deal

BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 592

Re-entries – 615

Prize Pool – ₹26,24,000

Places Paid – 155

As India was celebrating Republic Day with parades and flag-waving, a different kind of patriotism was on display on PokerBaazi. The stacked Baazi Super Sunday schedule brought back the ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value, an arena where dreams collided with opportunity. With a buy-in that offered a jaw-dropping 1000X guarantee, it was one of the best-value tournaments in town. And for Archit ‘RareAbility’ Saraogi, it was the perfect stage to reclaim his poker throne.

This two-time Sunday Superstack champion from India’s capital had been knocking on the door of victory ever since his November win in Summit Lite. With four final table appearances, including a podium finish in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost just last Wednesday, Saraogi was a constant threat but hadn’t quite sealed the deal – until now. This time, however, he was locked and loaded, ready to transform potential into victory.

Taking on a fiery field of 592 players (1,207 total entries), Saraogi entered the 5 PM flagship event with a steely gaze. He navigated the competition with precision over nine hours of intense, heart-pounding action, making the crucial plays when it mattered most. In the end, Saraogi emerged victorious, capturing his first title of the year and a handsome ₹3.14 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. He used two bullets to achieve this victory, which now stands as his sixth-best score on PokerBaazi.

And just for good measure, Saraogi also made a splash in the Sunday showstopper, the BSS SuperStack, boosting his total earnings for the day to over ₹3.36 Lakhs and making significant progress on the road to returning to overall profitability.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,13,957* (heads-up deal)

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹21,820

Archit Saraogi’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.41 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

While Saraogi was stealing the show in the BSS Super Value, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood was busy reminding everyone why he’s considered one of India’s most formidable online MTT players. This legendary three-time Player of the Year (POY) and the most accomplished player on our tracked database has been on fire in 2025, with victories in PokerBaazi’s Summit Lite and Adda52’s Ferris Wheel, along with a string of final table appearances.

Just as Season 2 of PokerBaazi’s “The Circuit“ premiered, Sood stormed back to the arena where he’s won countless was. With two bullets in his arsenal, this former dentist turned poker phenom made a serious run for the BSS Super Value title, and his relentless aggression paid off with a runner-up prize of ₹3.16 Lakhs – even bigger than Saraogi’s, thanks to the heads-up deal.

Sood, as always, played a full schedule, racking up over ₹3.54 Lakhs in total winnings for the night with four other cashes. With this kind of form, he’s a strong contender for a record-extending fourth POY crown, although his absence from Natural8 India (and the chance to grab those life-changing scores) might hurt his chances.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,15,808* (heads-up deal)

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹15,274

> 39th in Junglee Poker’s Knockout Parade for ₹11,060

> 27th in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹6,332

> 59th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹5,635

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹22.80 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #2

The BSS Super Value final table was a mix of new blood and seasoned veterans. Notable finishes included Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan (3rd for ₹1.79 Lakhs), Sreeharsha ‘yUDdam’ Boneni (4th for ₹1.39 Lakhs), Goan ace Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira (7th for ₹66,913), fresh off a podium finish in the Head Shot Bounty, and Rajendra ‘negirajender7’ Kumar (8th for ₹47,232).

With a buy-in of just ₹2,500, the BSS Super Value was already a fantastic value proposition, and it over-delivered, crushing its guarantee and generating a tempting ₹26.24 Lakhs prize pool. The top 155 finishers walked away with at least ₹5,248—over double their initial investment, making it a Republic Day grind worth remembering on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. Archit ‘RareAbility’ Saraogi – ₹3,13,957*
2. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹3,15,808*
3. Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan – ₹1,78,696
4. Sreeharsha ‘yUDdam’ Boneni – ₹1,39,073
5. raosantosh – ₹1,12,046
6. ForceMajeure – ₹89,217
7. Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira – ₹66,913
8. Rajendra ‘negirajender7’ Kumar – ₹47,232

*denotes a heads-up deal

(6-Max) BSS SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 323

Re-entries – 263

Prize Pool – ₹11,72,000

Places Paid – 94

PokerBaazi, India’s leading online poker platform, isn’t just a playground for the pros; it’s a place where aspiring players can turn their dreams into reality. Sunday night was a prime example, as ‘puneetparashar’ transformed years of dedication into a momentous victory, conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD (6-Max) BSS SPRINT and capturing their first-ever flagship title on the site!

After three years of grinding and countless near misses, ‘puneetparashar’ finally struck gold in the 8:30 PM (6-Max) BSS SPRINT. This wasn’t an easy feat, with a stacked field of 322 competitors (586 total entries) all vying for the top prize. But ‘puneetparashar’ was unstoppable, navigating the twists and turns of the 6.5-hour grind with finesse, claiming a site-best ₹1.76 Lakhs payday – a victory that erased their previous downswings and marked a fresh start in the new year, and on Republic Day no less!

puneetparashar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.60 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹77,551 | Titles Won in 2025: #1

But the action didn’t stop there! Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha, fresh off a final table appearance in Friday’s WTF, was back in the saddle, ready to make his presence felt. This hardworking regular from Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, is a true testament to the power of perseverance. Over the past year, he’s steadily carved out a name for himself in the poker fraternity, proving that big dreams can be achieved even from humble beginnings.

On Sunday night, Kushwaha fought tooth and nail in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, showing his signature tenacity. After an intense showdown, he clinched the runner-up spot, pocketing a well-earned ₹1.17 Lakhs. Adding to his coffers, he made a deep run in the BSS Kickoff, finishing 28th for ₹5,404, bringing his Sunday total to a respectable almost ₹1.23 Lakhs.

Ramu Kushwaha’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹83.64 Lakhs

The (6-Max) BSS SPRINT final table was replete with top names, including last night’s BSS SuperStack finalist Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma (3rd for ₹87,900), Nishant ‘rektace’ Kumar (4th for ₹67,390), recent WTF winner Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (5th for ₹57,076) and last week`s The Pride runner-up Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava (6th for ₹46,880).

With a buy-in of ₹2,300, the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT was a smash hit, exceeding its guarantee and creating a lucrative ₹11.72 Lakhs prize pool. The competition was fierce, but the top 94 players walked away with at least ₹4,219, adding to the Republic Day celebrations on PokerBaazi.

Final Table Results

1. puneetparashar – ₹1,75,800
2. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹1,17,200
3. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹87,900
4. Nishant ‘rektace’ Kumar – ₹67,390
5. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹57,076
6. Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹46,880

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 282

Re-entries – 196

Prize Pool – ₹10,39,000

Places Paid – 78

Sunday wasn’t just about #RepublicDay celebrations—PokerBaazi brought some serious action to the virtual felt. All the Baazi Super Sunday flagship events smashed their guarantees, and the late-night ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance kept the excitement burning well into the morning.

One player rose above the rest: PokerBaazi loyalist Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N, who delivered a knockout performance to claim his first-ever victory in the late-night flagship event. Riding a wave of momentum from his podium finish in the WPT#6 #Deepstack and a strong runner-up finish in The Endeavour Lite last month, Puneeth brought the heat to the 10:30 PM tournament. The event drew a packed field of 282 players (478 total entries), crushing its guarantee and setting the stage for a fast-paced five hours and 52 minutes of intense poker action. When the dust settled, Puneeth was the last man standing, holding all the chips and taking home a handsome ₹1.64 Lakhs top prize.

This victory marked the end of a two-month dry spell since his win in the (PLO-6) Daily in November. To make the day even sweeter, he also made a final table appearance in the BSS Kickoff earlier in the evening, boosting his total Sunday winnings to almost ₹1.94 Lakhs and erasing some previous losses.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,63,670

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹30,880

Puneeth B N’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹99.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Newcomer ‘Loosecannonesha,’ playing in just their 11th tournament on PokerBaazi, came tantalizingly close to their first victory in the Daily Last Chance. They finished as a strong runner-up, earning a platform-best ₹1.11 Lakhs – a score that firmly put them in the green.

Loosecannonesha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.13 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹90,332

Thursday’s WTF podium finisher, Piyush ‘Piyush303’ Lalchandani, also made a deep run in the Daily Last Chance, finishing sixth and adding ₹42,087 to his bankroll.

With its affordable ₹2,500 buy-in, the Daily Last Chance surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a tempting ₹10.39 Lakhs prize pool. The top 78 finishers earned a payday, with a min-cash of ₹5,196, ensuring the Republic Day festivities continued well into Monday morning.

Final Table Results

1. Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹1,63,670
2. Loosecannonesha – ₹1,11,191
3. Maharaj3 – ₹85,212
4. Cliffhanger76 – ₹60,272
5. Frankie08 – ₹50,919
6. Piyush ‘Piyush303’ Lalchandani – ₹42,087
7. psykicks – ₹33,254
8. shawkingman – ₹24,421

The other BSS title winners of the day included ‘ramboiyer’ (Won ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff for ₹1.05 Lakhs), Jyotindra ‘JacksPaaro’ Dubey (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹44,880), and Saroj ‘angrychidiya’ Chudasma (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹43,780).

‘puneett999’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹30,450), ‘pokerdonk99’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,250), ‘omprakash675’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 6-Max SPRINT for ₹12,750), and ‘dendi2025’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,350) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Knockout Parade – ₹26 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,000

Total Entries – 395

Total Prize Pool – ₹27,65,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹13,82,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹13,82,500

Places Paid – 41

While fireworks lit up the sky and parades marched down the streets in celebration of India’s 76th Republic Day, the action was just as explosive on the Junglee Poker felts. Trading their usual Sunday flagships for a unique patriotic offering, Junglee Poker hosted the “Knockout Parade,” a one-of-a-kind tournament boasting a ₹26 Lakhs guaranteed prize pool. It was a celebration of poker, Indian-style, with both seasoned pros and enthusiastic amateurs joining the party.

At 7:30 PM sharp, the ₹8,000 buy-in tournament exploded into action. A scorching field of 395 runners crammed the virtual tables, sending the prize pool soaring to a whopping ₹27.65 Lakhs. The top 41 were guaranteed a payday, but everyone had their eyes on the lion’s share. After a marathon nine-hour session of cunning plays and nail-biting showdowns, a mysterious player known only as ‘pocketpro‘ emerged as the champion, snatching a cool ₹3.82 Lakhs, with a massive ₹1.90 Lakhs of that coming from bounties alone!

But the fight for the top spot was far from one-sided. ‘iguess..d,’ who rounded out the Tuesday Phoenix podium three weeks prior, wasn’t going down without a fight. Firing two bullets, they chased ‘pocketpro’ relentlessly, ultimately finishing as a worthy runner-up and taking home a respectable ₹2.95 Lakhs (₹1.06 Lakhs in bounties).

Adding to the excitement, Tuesday’s Daily Last Chance champion Ashit ‘cringing’ Sharma threw his hat into the ring. Sharma fought tooth and nail in the Knockout Parade, eventually landing an impressive sixth-place finish and adding ₹61,863 (₹6,563 in bounties) to his stack. But this veteran card shark had more in store. He even stormed PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, finishing third for a sweet ₹87,900 and seventh in the BSS Superstack for a hefty ₹1.42 Lakhs. And just for good measure, Sharma also went deep in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick, fattening his bankroll by ₹2.98 Lakhs.

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹1,41,830

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹87,900

> 6th in Junglee Poker’s Knockout Parade for ₹61,863* (₹6,563 in bounties)

> 37th in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹6,332

The Knockout Parade, with its ₹8,000 buy-in, turned Republic Day into a poker extravaganza. The staggering ₹13,82,500 cash prize pool was shared among the top 41 finishers, while countless others scooped up juicy bounties from the ₹13,82,500 bounty pool. The action was relentless, and the excitement was off the charts. It was a night of pure poker magic on Junglee Poker, proving that even on a national holiday, the poker spirit burns bright.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. pocketpro – ₹3,82,175 (1,90,008)
2. iguess..d – ₹2,95,410 (1,06,008)
3. fucknfly – ₹1,96,474
4. coolbaby – ₹1,16,638
5. raja31740388 – ₹81,375
6. Ashit ‘cringing’ Sharma – ₹61,863
7. paulatreides – ₹98,695
8. bigslick – ₹75,751

Naman ‘CairyHunt09’ Puri (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹79,921), ‘kingak’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Special Grand Loot for ₹32,073), and ‘panky2406’ (Won ₹70K GTD Hangover for ₹13,664) won the other Sunday marquees on Junglee Poker.

Adda52

Adda52 Millions – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 128

Re-entries – 134

Rebuy – 10

Prize Pool – ₹27,20,000

Places Paid – 31

Move over, Caesar! There’s a new emperor ruling the poker tables, and his name is Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj. This poker powerhouse, who snagged two DPT Grand bracelets last October and finished #18 in the 2024 POY race, is on a mission to climb even higher this year. Fresh off a Thursday rampage where he conquered PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 and Summit Lite, Raj continued his reign of terror on Republic Day, seizing the coveted ₹25 Lakhs GTD Adda52 Millions title on Adda52 and pulling off an incredible third victory in three days.

This wasn’t just any win; it was a royal procession through a 272-entry field (128 unique) in Adda52’s signature 9 PM Sunday flagship event. After a fierce battle, Raj emerged as the champion, claiming his first Adda52 Millions crown and a fantastic ₹5.25 Lakhs payday – his biggest score of 2025 and tenth-best overall.

But this isn’t all he did. Earlier in the evening, Raj nearly replicated his Thursday success, narrowly missing a victory in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick with a respectable fourth-place finish for ₹71,955. He also made a deep run in the Sunday Head Hunter (18th for ₹7,770), racking up a stunning ₹6.05 Lakhs for the day!

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.62 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #3

However, even emperors face worthy challengers. Enter the enigmatic ‘Uterus0104,‘ a player who chooses their battles carefully. Exactly one year after their Adda52 debut, playing in just their ninth tournament on the site on Republic Day—and their first of the year—they came within striking distance of their first-ever victory, making a deep run in the Adda52 Millions. Though they fell short of the top spot, they walked away with a personal-best ₹3.88 Lakhs for their runner-up finish – a staggering 27X more than their previous best score!

Uterus0104’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.30 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.95 Lakhs

The Adda52 Millions final table was a showdown between heavyweights, featuring some of the sharpest minds in the game. The in-form Young Gun Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover, who satellited his way into the tournament, finished third for ₹2.87 Lakhs. Close behind were Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (4th for ₹2.12 Lakhs), last week’s Nighttide DST Adda podium finisher Aritra ‘flushnace’ Sengupta (5th for ₹1.57 Lakhs), and Friday’s The Ballers finalist Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha (6th for ₹1.16 Lakhs).

With a guarantee-crushing ₹27.20 Lakhs prize pool, the ₹11,500 buy-in Adda52 Millions was a treasure trove for the top 31 finishers. Each received a minimum payout of ₹23,271 – more than double their initial investment. Adda52 joined the Republic Day celebrations by showering its players with a wealth of winnings.

Final Table Results

1. Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj – ₹5,24,780
2. Uterus0104 – ₹3,87,877
3. Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover – ₹2,86,688
4. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹2,11,898
5. Aritra ‘flushnace’ Sengupta – ₹1,56,618
6. Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha – ₹1,15,760

Sunday Head Hunter – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Total Entries – 382

Total Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 62

While India celebrated its 76th Republic Day with pomp and splendour, Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni was busy orchestrating his own fireworks display on the Adda52 felts. This Bengaluru-based player, a name that commands respect from even the most seasoned pros, isn’t your everyday online grinder. But when he decides to grace the virtual tables with his presence, he ensures everyone knows it.

Last year, he racked up some incredible results, particularly on the live circuit, with a standout 12th-place finish in the iconic EPT Barcelona Main Event. And this Republic Day, the two-time The Millionaire champion and Adda52 Mega Millions winner went on a victory parade of his own by taking down Adda52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Head Hunter in his first tournament appearance of the year on the site!

Facing a field of 381 seasoned sharks in the 8 PM Sunday PKO flagship event, Doddapaneni demonstrated why he’s considered one of the best. With the surgical precision of a seasoned surgeon and the unshakeable confidence of a true champion, he didn’t even need a re-entry – one bullet was all it took to emerge from the fray with a staggering ₹4.65 Lakhs, including a hefty ₹2.74 Lakhs in bounties!

This victory was Doddapaneni’s first online win since his Adda52 Mega Millions domination in August 2024, ending a six-month break from the online winner’s circle in a blaze of glory. He also crashed the final table of Spartan Poker’s Ignite, finishing fourth for another ₹1.19 Lakhs and swelling his earnings for the night to a remarkable ₹5.83 Lakhs. If this is any indication, and Doddapaneni decides to grace the online felts more often, he could very well be a game-changer this year.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹4,64,946* (₹2,74,018 in bounties)

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹1,18,800

Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.93 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Joining Doddapaneni in the spotlight was the ever-consistent Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka. Fresh off a strong Wednesday performance (with a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF and a final table appearance in Adda52’s Maverick), he kept the momentum going with a second-place finish in the Sunday Head Hunter, banking ₹1.44 Lakhs (₹3,750 in bounties). He added two more cashes to his name, bringing his total Sunday haul to almost ₹1.64 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹1,43,700* (₹3,750 in bounties)

> 21st in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹10,800

> 156th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹9,274

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.92 Crores | Titles Won in 2025: #2

The final table of the Sunday Head Hunter was packed with talented players. We saw Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.40 Lakhs) (₹37,344 in bounties), Satyapal ‘Zoca’ (4th for ₹1.13 Lakhs) (₹37,343 in bounties), Shivam ‘SSoulShaker’ Kumar Dubey (5th for ₹60,116) (₹5,000 in bounties), and Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra (8th for ₹41,862) (₹20,156 in bounties) all making it to the final showdown.

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, the Sunday Head Hunter fell a nominal ₹90,000 short of its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee. But this meant more value for the players, with the top 62 finishers padding their wallets with at least ₹5,635 and many others snagging lucrative bounties. It was a night of big wins and exhilarating action on Adda52, proving that the poker fire burns bright even on a national holiday.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹4,64,946
2. Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka – ₹1,43,700
3. Arun ‘ShahidKapoorAfridi’ Kumar – ₹1,39,927
4. Satyapal ‘Zoca’ – ₹1,12,536
5. Shivam ‘SSoulShaker’ Kumar Dubey – ₹60,116
6. Gutshot07 – ₹60,088
7. selfish – ₹66,723
8. Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹41,862

Sunday Big Slick – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 207

Re-entries – 169

Rebuys – 25

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 62

Adda52`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Sunday Big Slick might not have been the biggest game in town, but it still drew a crowd hungry for action and cold, hard cash. And for Sachin ‘brownguy26’ Raj, it was the perfect opportunity to announce his return in style. After a bit of a hiatus from the winner’s circle since his November victory in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, Raj smashed his ten-week title drought with a bang!

Facing a tough crowd of 207 players (401 entries), Raj jumped into the 7 PM flagship event with a vengeance. He weaved his way through the competition with finesse, outplaying seasoned grinders and riding the waves of variance. When the dust settled, he held all the chips in play, raking in a hefty ₹1.83 Lakhs– his fifth-biggest score on Adda52. But Raj wasn’t done padding his bankroll. He also made a deep run in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, adding almost ₹1.87 Lakhs to his loot and turning his Sunday grind into a grand success.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹1,82,706

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹4,219

Sachin Raj’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹46.38 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Madhab ‘madhabpal2015’ Pal also had a Sunday worth celebrating. Riding high from a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s Blockbuster Lite the night before, he brought the heat to the Sunday Big Slick, putting on a masterclass and finishing as a strong runner-up. Pal’s performance earned him a cool ₹1.34 Lakhs – his fourth-best score on Adda52. And echoing Raj’s success, Pal also found fortune in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, finishing 26th for ₹8,790 and boosting his Sunday total to a respectable almost ₹1.43 Lakhs.

Madhab Pal’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.55 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹44.31 Lakhs

The Sunday Big Slick final table was a gathering of poker royalty, with top names like WSOP bracelet winner and Young Gun Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya (3rd for ₹98,165), the red-hot Adda52 Millions champion Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj (4th for ₹71,955), recent Maverick runner-up Inzemaam ‘shavzz’ Husain (5th for ₹52,743), and PokerStars India ambassador Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia (8th for ₹20,772) all vying for the crown.

With its ₹2,500 buy-in and a juicy ₹1.18 Lakhs overlay, the Sunday Big Slick was a gift for players of all skill levels. The top 62 finishers were guaranteed at least ₹5,392, adding to the weekend fireworks on Adda52.

Final Table Results

1. Sachin ‘brownguy26’ Raj – ₹1,82,706
2. Madhab ‘madhabpal2015’ Pal – ₹1,33,923
3. Aayush ‘Learnnwin’ Arya – ₹98,165
4. Sagar ‘rajsagar32’ Raj – ₹71,955
5. Inzemaam ‘shavzz’ Husain – ₹52,743
6. samantaraju – ₹38,660
7. anuragkureel – ₹28,338
8. Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹20,772

₹50 Lakhs GTD DPT Rush – Day 1D, E & F

Day 1D, E & F > Entries – 261 | Re-entries – 173 | Re-buys – 4 | Survivors – 54 | Chip Leader – “RdzxZap’ (385,443)

Combined > Entries – 525 | Re-entries – 331 | Re-buys – 11 | Survivors – 106 | Overall Chip Leader – Shagun ‘sogani94’ Jain (406,291)

‘sirfuxalot20’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹54,768), ‘ssw19’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹34,671), and ‘kirti88’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹22,715) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 191

Re-entries – 182

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 45

Pocket52 is shaking up the online tournament scene, and its revamped schedule is drawing serious attention. Sunday’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings was a prime example. This ₹5,750 buy-in 8 PM flagship attracted a fierce field of 191 players (373 total entries), all hungry for a taste of victory. But only one player could emerge from the fray, and this time, it was platform regular ‘Ragnarokk’ (anonymity requested) who finally broke through.

This victory was a long time coming for ‘Ragnarokk,’ who had experienced the frustration of two near-misses twice before in this very tournament, finishing as the runner-up just a fortnight ago and again two weeks before that. But this time, ‘Ragnarokk’ was not to be denied. They blazed through the competition like a comet, capturing their first-ever title on Pocket52 in a dominant eight-hour performance. The victory came with a glorious ₹4.20 Lakhs payday, finally pushing ‘Ragnarokk’ into the black on the platform.

Ragnarokk’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹15.23 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Another Pocket52 regular, ‘marineEvin_gk7xu,‘ who had been making waves on the platform since October 2024 and had just won the Pocket Magnets days earlier, came agonizingly close to a second flagship victory in just four days. They finished a nail-biting second in the Pocket Kings, adding a striking ₹2.94 Lakhs to their bankroll – their best score on Pocket52 to date.

marineEvin_gk7xu’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.36 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹6.18 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2025: #1

Yash ‘Reeraizer’ Chitre, a mid-stakes crusher and former The MoneyMaker champion from Mumbai, also joined the party. Fresh off a third-place finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets and another final table run in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder, he was looking to add another Pocket Kings title to his collection, having last won it in December. Despite a strong showing, he finished in a respectable third place, adding another ₹1.89 Lakhs to his rapidly growing 2025 winnings.

Yash Chitre’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.93 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹3.69 Lakhs

The Pocket Kings final table had two other poker stalwarts in the thick of the action. Recent The Summit finalist Ankit ‘Ankit-W’ Wadhawan made a fifth-place finish for ₹1.05 Lakhs, while Young Gun Hardik ‘showman’ Nair, one of the year’s early standouts, finished sixth for ₹84,000.

While the ₹5,750 buy-in Pocket Kings fell ₹1.35 Lakhs short of its ₹20 Lakh guarantee, this overlay meant more value for the top 45 finishers. With a min-cash worth ₹11,200 (almost double the buy-in!), everyone who made the money had reason to celebrate. It`s safe to say that Pocket52 celebrated the spirit of Republic Day by offering incredible value and opportunity to all who dared to enter the fray.

Final Table Results

1. Ragnarokk – ₹4,20,000
2. marineEvin_gk7xu – ₹2,94,000
3. Yash ‘Reeraizer’ Chitre – ₹1,89,000
4. billaking – ₹1,40,000
5. Ankit ‘Ankit-W’ Wadhawan – ₹1,05,000
6. Hardik ‘showman’ Nair – ₹84,000
7. mossadd – ₹70,000
8. gladZoysa_f0u5c – ₹56,000

‘21Immortal’ (Won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.10 Lakhs), Amit ‘SachinTendulkar’ Kumar Sahu (Won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹40,200), and ‘janitor’ (Won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹30,000) won the other Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘suitedacesagain’ (Won ₹12 Lakhs GTD Ignite for ₹2.26 Lakhs), ‘anshu86’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹44,400), Kashish ‘dubaisoon’ Sachdev (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹26,000), and ‘jijax’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹13,000) won the Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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