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While January’s third Sunday may not have matched the fireworks of the first two, it sizzled with high-stakes thrills of Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III, PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack, Adda52 Millions, and PokerStars India’s Sunday Special each making waves on their respective platforms. Adding to the fervour was the approaching climax of MPL Poker’s ₹6 Crores GTD India Poker Festival and the buildup to the ₹15 Crores GTD Adda52 Online Poker Series (AOPS) – Goa Edition, set to run from January 27 to February 11.
Sashank Chakravarthy emerged as the star of the day, winning Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III, the last instalment of The Millionaire for the month. This victory, his fifth title of the year, earned him a career-high ₹16 Lakhs from a heads-up deal and two stacks, leading to a total earning of ₹16.35 Lakhs from three cash finishes. This feat positioned him as the day’s top earner and elevated him to #2 in the Player of the Year rankings. Kanav Parwal also made a significant impact, finishing as the runner-up and securing ₹12.29 Lakhs, placing him as the day’s second top earner.
Anirban Das, renowned for his 16th-place finish at the 2023 WSOP Main Event, re-ignited his online winning streak by clinching two major titles on PokerBaazi – the (1000X) BSS SuperStack (₹7.11 Lakhs) and the BSS Big Bounty (₹3.11 Lakhs), all within a 19-minute window. His total winnings for the day soared to a staggering ₹11.16 Lakhs from seven deep runs, ranking him as the third-highest earner of the day.
Vishal Ojha and Nitin Rawat also delivered remarkable performances. Ojha finished second in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack, taking home ₹5.42 Lakhs, and Rawat secured ₹2.34 Lakhs for his runner-up finish in the BSS Big Bounty, concluding the day with ₹2.67 Lakhs in total earnings.
Vinayak Bajaj ended a 7.5-week title drought by claiming the Adda52 Millions crown and ₹5.99 Lakhs, contributing to his total of ₹8.66 Lakhs for the day. Young Gun Gaurav Sood, a three-time POY winner, finished second in the Adda52 Millions for ₹4.39 Lakhs and totalled ₹7.90 Lakhs from six deep runs.
Sriharsha Doddapaneni edged out Sood in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special, winning ₹3.04 Lakhs and boosting his total Sunday earnings to ₹6.65 Lakhs.
Utkarsh Vaish rekindled his winning form in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack, claiming a ₹6.84 Lakhs victory and ending a seven-month title drought.
Back at MPL Poker’s India Poker Festival, Priyanka Kumari emerged as the Sunday champion, hoisting the coveted IPF Gold Dust Trophy and pocketing ₹3.84 Lakhs in the IPF #50 Sunday Showstopper.
Other notable IPF titles went to ‘cardsboss993293’ (Won IPF#49 MPL Twilight for ₹22,000) and ‘sona7473’ (Won IPF#52 Monster Stack for ₹16,500).
Anurag Patel topped PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value, bagging ₹3.02 Lakhs, while Sandeep Singh finished second with ₹2.31 Lakhs, bringing his total Sunday winnings to ₹2.80 Lakhs.
Shagun Jain clinched victory in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown, securing ₹2.67 Lakhs, with ‘Unmesh100‘ finishing a close second and earning a personal best of ₹1.96 Lakhs.
In Junglee Poker’s Primetime Supernova, ‘fantime33187390‘ emerged as the winner, pocketing ₹60,975.
And let’s not forget Hardik Nair! Riding the wave of his recent Uppercut victory, he captured Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for his fifth title of the year and ₹58,045 in prize money.
The list of Sunday victors extends further, with Niteen Raj, Vaibhav Arora, Ramesh Pathipati, and Shravan Kapur all adding their names to the day`s hall of fame.
Here are the Sunday highlights!
Adda52
Adda52 Millions – ₹30 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 165
Re-entries – 150
Prize Pool – ₹31,50,000
Places Paid – 47
Ranchi-based poker pro Vinayak ‘bhai_on_mary_jane’ Bajaj (opted out of our tracking) roared back to form after a 7.5-week title hiatus last night, snatching the ₹30 Lakhs GTD Adda52 Millions crown. He battled through a gruelling 9-hour session in the 8 PM headliner, outlasting 315 players (165 unique) to claim his fourth Adda52 Millions title and a hefty ₹5.99 Lakhs, marking a dominant return for the champion who last won The Elite on December 1.
But Bajaj wasn’t done there. He feasted on Sunday’s poker buffet, racking up a stunning ₹8.66 Lakhs across four additional deep runs. He notched up final table finishes in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty and (1000X) BSS SuperStack and even collected bounties worth ₹1,228 in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special. A true masterclass in consistency!
Bajaj’s Sunday achievements include:
> 1st in Adda52 Millions for ₹5,98,853
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹1,30,547 (₹4,000 in bounties)
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹68,292
> 68th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹36,877 (from two cash finishes)
> 27th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹30,900
> Won bounties worth ₹1,228 in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special
Young Gun Gaurav ‘3betPanda’ Sood, an unprecedented three-time POY winner and a force to be reckoned with, kept his ever-present hot streak alive with a stunning ₹7.90 Lakhs haul. He made three final tables and posted three additional deep runs, proving his unmatched consistency and prowess.
> 2nd in Adda52 Millions for ₹4,38,958
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹1,56,352* (₹18,723 in bounties)
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹1,15,566
> 89th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹50,384
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹25,971
> 219th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value ₹3,000
Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹19.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹23.36 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.92 Lakhs | Moves to #11 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #2 in Annual Profits
Siddharth ‘kab00m’ Gangwar also went on a Sunday blitz, devouring seven cashes, including two final table scores for a total haul of ₹2.95 Lakhs.
> 5th in Adda52’s Adda52 Millions for ₹1,72,874
> 6th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹59,860 * (₹22,867 in bounties)
> 74th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹35,912
> 186th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
Siddharth Gangwar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.15 Crores
Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo, another seasoned pro living up to his name, collected ₹3.13 Lakhs across five finishes, with three landing him on the final table.
> 6th in Adda52 Millions for ₹1,26,716
> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹83,739
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹67,992 (₹24,000 in bounties)
> 108th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹23,906
> 32nd in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹10,598
Rubin Labroo’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.14 Lakhs
The Adda52 Millions final table was a star-studded affair, also featuring other top regs like Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar (3rd for ₹3.22 Lakhs) and last week’s Mega Stack champion Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra (4th for ₹2.36 Lakhs).
With a buy-in of ₹11,000, Adda52 Millions lured a hungry field, generating a mouth-watering prize pool of ₹31.50 Lakhs. Ultimately, the top 47 contenders walked away with a piece of the pie, making it a Sunday grind well worth the effort.
Final Table Results
Sunday Showdown – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,000
Entries – 265
Re-entries – 247
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 80
On a sensational Sunday on the virtual poker tables, Jaipur`s poker ace Shagun ‘sogani94’ Jain (opted out of our tracking) became the talk of the town, achieving a stunning victory in Adda52’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Showdown.
The two-time Game Changer winner, Jain, navigated a field of 512 contenders (265 unique) in the 7 PM showdown with grit and skill, emerging victorious after two entries and a gruelling 7.5-hour session. His triumph wasn’t just about the title; it came with a sweet payday of ₹2.67 Lakhs, solidifying his status as one of the stalwarts in the Indian poker scene.
While Jain claimed the ultimate glory, the ever-consistent ‘Unmesh100‘ earned respect for their unwavering resilience. They narrowly missed the Sunday Showdown title, securing second place for a career-high ₹1.96 Lakhs on Adda52.
Unmesh100’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹59.79 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹18.27 Lakhs
Poker pro Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh may have missed his first 2024 title by a hair’s breadth, but his Sunday haul of ₹5.50 Lakhs from four deep runs was nothing to scoff at. He came closest to the finish line in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack, bagging a thrilling third place for ₹3.88 Lakhs to keep his exceptional momentum going strong.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹3,87,530
> 4th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,05,145
> 17th in Adda52 Millions for ₹33,373
> 112th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹22,941
> Won bounties worth ₹1,228 in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special
Vivek Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.23 Crores
The Sunday Showdown final table was replete with regs, featuring the recent Winter Series-53 finalist Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar (3rd for ₹1,43,445), the ever-aggressive Saurabh ‘saurabh21’ Rohila (6th for ₹56,493), and India`s female poker stars like Ishita ‘ishitawarrior’ Arora (7th for ₹41,409) and old-timer Niharika ‘Nixiepixie’ Bindra (8th for ₹30,353).
Although the Sunday Showdown fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹1.02 Lakhs, the accessible ₹3,000 buy-in ensured fierce competition and rewarding payouts for the top 80 finishers, making it a Sunday well-spent for many.
Final Table Results
‘freelancer11 (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹44,291), ‘bvrn’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,209), Niteen ‘niteenplus’ Raj (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹18,430), and ‘Lokadgr8’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sunday Night PLO for ₹14,771) won the other Sunday on marquees Adda52.
PokerBaazi
(1000X) BSS SuperStack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,750
Entries – 524
Re-entries – 560
Prize Pool – ₹54,20,000
Places Paid – 205
Anirban ‘pottysingh’ D Das, a legend in the Indian poker circuit who made history last year with a record-breaking 16th-place finish at the 2023 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event, etched his name on two flagship titles on Sunday in a whirlwind 19-minute rampage. This remarkable feat saw him conquer both PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD (1000X) BSS SuperStack and the ₹18 Lakhs GTD BSS Big Bounty in quick succession, amassing a staggering ₹11.16 Lakhs for the day, and solidifying his dominance as Sunday’s third-highest scorer.
This outstanding feat marked his first online victory since taking down PokerStars India’s Summer Series-16 [Sunday Storm] on June 4 last year.
Das’s conquest began in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack, where he battled through a field of (524 unique) in the 7:30 PM headliner. Firing five bullets, his unwavering focus and strategic prowess led him to victory, claiming his third BSS SuperStack title and a hefty ₹7.11 Lakhs prize after nearly nine tense hours.
But Das wasn’t done yet. The BSS Big Bounty beckoned, and he answered with gusto. Competing against 234 players (147 unique), Das navigated the treacherous bounty landscape in the 9 PM flagship with three entries, emerging victorious once more. This second crown brought him an additional ₹3.11 Lakhs (₹20,000 in bounties), crowning him the undisputed champion of the night.
Das’s Sunday success wasn’t merely confined to these two triumphs. He sprinkled his magic across platforms, securing cash finishes in several other tournaments, marking an awe-inspiring resurgence to the spotlight.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹7,10,562
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹3,11,155 (₹20,000 in bounties)
> 47th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹38,592
> 10th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹24,662
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-5) BSS for ₹15,000
> 16th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹11,954
> 147th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹4,250
Anirban Das’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.17 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹15.95 Lakhs
While Das reigned supreme, other notable players added their chapters to the Sunday saga. Vishal ‘Darky’ Ojha, a celebrated former USOP Hanoi Main Event champion, came close to snatching his second title of the year in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack, ultimately finishing runner-up and walking away with ₹5.42 Lakhs. He also showcased his versatility with a deep run in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III, claiming a 23rd-place finish for ₹47,918, amassing total earnings of ₹5.90 Lakhs.
Vishal Ojha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹17.57 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.42 Lakhs | Ranked #14 in Annual Profits
Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (opted out of our tracking) also had a blockbuster Sunday with total earnings of at least ₹8.67 Lakhs through five deep runs and clever bounty hunting. His highlight reel included a victory in Adda52 Millions, a final table appearance in the BSS Big Bounty, and another in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack.
> 1st in Adda52 Millions for ₹5,98,853
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹1,30,547 (₹4,000 in bounties)
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹68,292
> 68th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹36,877 (from two cash finishes)
> 27th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹30,900
> Won bounties worth ₹1,228 in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special
The final table of the (1000X) BSS SuperStack was a microcosm of Indian poker royalty, featuring last night’s Sunday Showdown finalist Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh (3rd for ₹3.88 Lakhs), last week’s The Pride Lite champion Rajat ‘happyfish’ Mahajan (5th for ₹1.84 Lakhs), and the ever-present Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi (7th for ₹87,804).
The BSS SuperStack, with a ₹5,750 entry fee, generated a massive ₹54.20 Lakhs prize pool, exceeding expectations and rewarding the top 205 finishers.
Final Table Results
BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,650
Entries – 835
Re-entries – 907
Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 283
After a 13-month silence since capturing an APT Online India title in December 2022, PokerBaazi’s Anurag ‘Anurag9009’ Patel roared back to life with a thunderous bang, conquering the prestigious ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value in a marathon battle that stretched nearly 9.5 hours.
This wasn’t just any victory – it was a personal best for Patel. Navigating a battlefield teeming with 1,741 poker warriors (835 unique), he danced the line of this mid-stakes field like a seasoned veteran. His strategic prowess and unwavering focus ultimately led him to claim the coveted 5 PM flagship title and a colossal ₹3.02 Lakhs – a payday sweeter than victory itself.
Anurag Patel’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.43 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹10.67 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
But the fireworks didn’t stop there. The heads-up of the BSS Super Value witnessed a clash of titans as online maestro Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh, fresh off Monday’s Daily Mini HighRoller win and Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table appearance, battled valiantly for the runner-up spot. Despite falling just short of the finish line, Singh secured a respectable ₹2.31 Lakhs, adding another feather to his impressive cap.
Singh`s Sunday spree didn’t end there; three additional cashes brought his total winnings to a striking ₹2.80 Lakhs, a true display of consistency and poker prowess.
> 2nd PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹2,31,250
> 32nd PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹23,306
> 45th PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹13,104
> 139th Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹12,542
Sandeep Singh’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹21.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Another established name adding to the Sunday glory was Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani. Having conquered PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost earlier this month, Sablani dazzled with a string of deep runs. He graced the final tables of both the BSS Super Value and Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack and clinched the runner-up spot in Money Heist – Triple Chance, amassing a combined ₹3.97 Lakhs across five impressive finishes. This incredible performance pushed Sablani across the coveted ₹1 Crore mark in tracked online earnings.
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹2,06,721
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹1,21,000
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹52,623
> 166th PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
> 50th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹7,058
Jatin Sablani’s online stats (excluding Adda52 and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1 Crore | Lifetime Profits: ₹23.38 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The BSS Super Value final table was a kaleidoscope of experience and talent. Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion Sushant ‘sanskrit’ Sirohi (3rd for ₹1.75 Lakhs), Shiven ‘Sampapa’ Meena (5th for ₹89,000), and Tanmay ‘Truman’ Benara (6th for ₹63,000) all battled valiantly, adding to the electrifying atmosphere.
With an entry fee of just ₹1,650, the BSS Super Value fell only a whisper short of its advertised guarantee, ensuring the ₹25 Lakhs prize pool rewarded the top 283 finishers, making the day a resounding success for both the winners and the leading participants alike.
Final Table Results
BSS Big Bounty – ₹18 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,500
Entries – 147
Re-entries – 87
Prize Pool – ₹18,72,000
Places Paid – 49
Sunday night belonged to Anirban ‘pottysingh’ D Das, the 2023 WSOP Main Event 16-place finisher, who unleashed a poker masterclass, amassing a staggering ₹11.16 Lakhs from seven deep runs across PokerBaazi, Spartan Poker, Adda52, and PokerStars India. But the true fireworks saw Das snatching not one but two major titles on PokerBaazi within a breathtakingly narrow 19-minute window.
His first conquest was the prestigious ₹50 Lakhs GTD (1000X) BSS SuperStack. Navigating a field of 1,084 hopefuls (524 unique) with five entries, Das emerged victorious after nearly nine tense hours, claiming his third BSS SuperStack title and a hefty ₹7.11 Lakhs prize.
But Das wasn’t done yet. The BSS Big Bounty beckoned, and he answered with characteristic gusto. This time, three entries were all it took to conquer the 234-player battlefield (147 unique). The clock ticked past 4:30 AM when Das secured his second title, bagging another ₹3.11 Lakhs (₹20,000 in bounties).
Das’ Sunday achievements include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹7,10,562
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹3,11,155 (₹20,000 in bounties)
> 47th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹38,592
> 10th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹24,662
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-5) BSS for ₹15,000
> 16th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹11,954
> 147th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹4,250
Anirban Das’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.17 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹15.95 Lakhs
While Das reigned supreme, other notable players kept the Sunday action sizzling. Poker streamer Nitin ‘Gambler42’ Rawat, eager to break his two-month title drought, came close in the BSS Big Bounty, making two entries and finishing second for ₹2.34 Lakhs (₹16,000 in bounties). Rawat also navigated a deep run in the Adda52 Millions, placing 14th and adding another ₹33,373 to his Sunday tally for total earnings of ₹2.67 Lakhs.
Nitin Rawat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.26 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.66 Crores
Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (opted out of our tracking) also had a noteworthy performance, locking in at least ₹5.43 Lakhs in winnings from five deep runs, including two final table appearances. His impressive haul included a fifth-place finish in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III and a seventh-place slot in the BSS Big Bounty.
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹4,48,203 (from three stacks)
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹60,042 (₹10,000 in bounties)
> 43rd in Adda52 Millions for ₹22,212
> 184th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,210
> 187th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,500
Rubin ‘kornkid’ Labroo, another seasoned pro, also had a lucrative Sunday, racking up ₹3.13 Lakhs across five finishes, showcasing his versatility with appearances in three final tables. His highlights included a sixth-place finish in Adda52 Millions and an eighth-place finish in both Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack and PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty.
> 6th in Adda52 Millions for ₹1,26,716
> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹83,739
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹67,992 (₹24,000 in bounties)
> 108th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹23,906
> 32nd in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹10,598
Rubin Labroo’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹12.14 Lakhs
The final table of the BSS Big Bounty was a battleground of champions, featuring last night’s Adda52 Millions victor Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (4th for ₹1.31 Lakhs) and the EndBoss 6.0 champion Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram (5th for ₹1.01 Lakhs).
The ₹11,500 entry fee BSS Big Bounty generated a respectable ₹18.72 Lakhs prize pool, rewarding the top 49 finishers for their Sunday grind.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
(6-Max) BSS SPRINT – ₹6 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 255
Re-Entries – 199
Prize Pool – ₹9,08,000
Places Paid – 92
After eight long months, the poker crown once again found its rightful head in PokerBaazi’s ₹6 Lakhs GTD (6-Max) BSS SPRINT. It was none other than Shravan ‘Shravankapur’ Kapur, who silenced his doubters and roared back to victory, dominating a field of 255 players (199 unique) in the 9 PM showdown after a gripping six-hour session. His title drought officially ended with a sweet payday of ₹1.33 Lakhs – his third-highest score on the platform!
Shravan Kapur’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.72 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
But the Sunday spotlight wasn’t all about Kapur’s redemption. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani, who won the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on January 11, put up a valiant fight in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, ultimately landing a respectable second place for ₹1.02 Lakhs. Raghani further solidified his Sunday dominance by taking 242nd in the BSS Super Value, adding another ₹3,000 to his total haul of ₹1.05 Lakhs for the night.
Arjun Raghani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹56.13 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.34 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
And not to forget Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma, the recent Winter Series-17 – Eliminator champion. He made his presence known by securing a sixth-place finish in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, boosting his bankroll by ₹27,240.
Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.61 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
With an accessible ₹2,300 buy-in, the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT shattered its guarantee, amassing a whopping ₹9.08 Lakhs prize pool! In true PokerBaazi spirit, the top 92 finishers walked away with a piece of the pie, making it a rewarding Sunday grind for many.
Final Table Results
‘Bob_Das (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BSS for ₹93,000), ‘HarveySpectre’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff for ₹83,040), ‘Sanket16’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹52,900), Vaibhav ‘vaibhi18’ Arora (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹46,390), ‘khatta1’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS 1000X for ₹33,680), ‘Sud4449’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹32,600), ‘kalus0072’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹22,840), and ‘jaishreeram1311’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,730) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.
MPL Poker
IPF #50 Sunday Showstopper – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,500
Entries – 241
Re-entries – 89
Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000
Places Paid – 60
The heat was on as MPL Poker’s ₹6 Crores GTD India Poker Festival neared its climax. With just three days left, Sunday’s schedule packed a sizzling ₹23.50 Lakhs GTD prize pool across four tournaments, culminating in the eagerly awaited ₹20 Lakhs GTD IPF #50 Sunday Showstopper.
The 8:30 PM flagship event saw 330 brave souls (241 unique) battling for the coveted IPF Gold Dust Trophy and a share of the hefty prize pool. In a display of masterful poker prowess, the player known only as Priyanka ‘6201134423’ Kumari emerged victorious, navigating the intense competition with remarkable skill. Their triumph wasn’t just about bragging rights; it came with a dazzling reward of ₹3.84 Lakhs.
Another mystery user, ‘knight3526438,‘ proved their mettle by clinching the coveted second place, walking away with a formidable prize of ₹2,48,500.
The IPF #50 Sunday Showstopper wasn’t just about top finishes; it rewarded skill and commitment for all the leading participants. With a staggering ₹6.64 Lakhs in overlays, the generous ₹20 Lakhs prize pool ensured that the top 60 players enjoyed significant payouts, making for a truly rewarding culmination to this high-stakes event.
Final Table Results
The other IPF title winners of the day included ‘cardsboss993293’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD IPF#49 MPL Twilight for ₹22,000) and ‘sona7473’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD IPF#52 Monster Stack for ₹16,500).
Pocket52
Pocket Kings – ₹3 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹990
Entries – 106
Re-entries – 56
Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000
Places Paid – 30
Hardik ‘showman’ Nair, coming off PokerStars India’s Uppercut victory on Friday, added more fuel to his phenomenal winning streak on Sunday. This upcoming poker talent conquered Pocket52’s Pocket Kings last night, adding a fifth title crown to his already impressive haul within just three weeks of 2024.
Making a Sunday hustle, Nair outlasted 162 contenders (106 unique) in a six-hour showdown, hoisting the Pocket Kings title and a cool ₹58,045 in cash, marking his first title victory on the platform this year. ‘nikku443’ put up a valiant fight, claiming second place and ₹40,769.
Nair’s dominance extended beyond the title. He racked up a total of ₹85,241 through five Sunday finishes, showcasing his versatility and consistency.
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹58,045
> 67th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹18,428
> 75th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹3,178
> 10th in PokerStars India’s #Big Bubble Rush for ₹2,799
> 11th in Adda52’s Nightide DST Adda for ₹2,791
Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.40 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹76.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4
Joining Nair on the Pocket Kings final table were notable players like Yash Reeraizer Chitre, the recent “₹4 Crore Club” entrant (4th for ₹23,349), and Anish ‘FishingRod’ Arora (5th for ₹18,165).
Despite an accessible ₹990 buy-in, Pocket Kings took a hefty ₹1.54 Lakhs hit in overlays. Nevertheless, Pocket52 stepped in with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC) to ensure the top 30 finishers enjoyed their share of the ₹3 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
‘DEEPA324’ won the ₹20K GTD Soda for ₹4,732.
Junglee Poker
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 87
Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000
Places Paid – 11
For nearly six hours, the Junglee Poker arena thrummed with the electric hum of competition as titans clashed in the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Primetime Supernova. Cards flew, nerves flared, and one player arose like a lightning bolt amidst the storm: ‘fantime33187390.’
Wielding tactical brilliance and laser focus, ‘fantime33187390’ navigated a field of 87 battle-hardened contenders in the 9 PM showdown, ultimately claiming the top spot and a thunderous prize of ₹60,975! Their victory wasn’t a fluke but a masterclass in strategy and resilience, leaving the rest of the field gazing up at their shining crown.
But the path to glory wasn’t a solitary one. ‘nirpatgurjar,’ fueled by unrelenting tenacity, re-entered the fray to prove their mettle. They outmanoeuvred the field of stoic entrants, ultimately securing the runner-up prize of ₹46,450.
The Primetime Supernova was a spectacle of high-octane action and unyielding competition. The top 11 finishers, each possessing exceptional tenacity and sharp analytical minds, carved their share of the ₹2.50 Lakh prize pool, a well-deserved reward for their valiant efforts.
Final Table Results
PokerStars India
Sunday Special – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 141
Re-entries – 134
Regular Prize Pool – ₹8,24,737
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹6,75,262
Total Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 34
The virtual poker tables were the stage for a royal rumble on Sunday, with established champions reaffirming their dominance and rising stars showcasing their fire. Among the victors was Sriharsha “1ll|1ll1|ll1|’ Doddapaneni, the two-time The Millionaire king, who added another jewel to his crown by conquering PokerStars India’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special, marking his second title of 2024.
Navigating a battlefield of 275 entries (141 unique) in the 5 PM Sunday flagship with unwavering focus, Doddapaneni emerged victorious after just over nine hours. His reign wasn’t solely about the Sunday Special title; he plundered a hefty treasure trove of ₹3.04 Lakhs (₹1.66 Lakhs in bounties)!
But Doddapaneni wasn’t content with just one conquest. He notched up two more final table scores and another deep run, amassing a total haul of ₹6.65 Lakhs on Sunday – a fitting tribute to his relentless pursuit of poker glory.
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire II for ₹3,52,259 (from three stacks)
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹3,03,683* (₹1,66,053 in bounties)
> 178th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Young Gun Gaurav ‘3betPanda’ Sood, the three-time Player of the Year prodigy, proved he hasn’t cooled down one bit. He put up a valiant fight in the Sunday Special, ultimately claiming the runner-up crown and a sizable purse of ₹1.56 Lakhs (₹18,723 in bounties). This impressive feat comes hot on the heels of Sood’s 2023 leaderboard reign, where he amassed a staggering ₹5.04 Crores and snagged his third POY title.
Sood`s Sunday hustle extended beyond the Sunday Special, with three final table finishes and three additional deep runs across platforms, adding a remarkable ₹7.90 Lakhs to his Sunday spoils.
> 2nd in Adda52 Millions for ₹4,38,958
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹1,56,352* (₹18,723 in bounties)
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹1,15,566
> 89th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹50,384
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty for ₹25,971
> 219th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value ₹3,000
Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹19.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹23.36 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.92 Lakhs | Moves to #11 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #2 in Annual Profits
Siddharth ‘gangnam gangi’ Gangwar also enjoyed a Sunday filled with sparkling achievements. He landed a respectable sixth place in the Sunday Special, securing ₹59,860 (₹22,867 in bounties). But Gangwar’s magic wasn’t restricted to this event. He conjured up a total of ₹2.95 Lakhs from a whopping seven cash finishes, including two final table appearances, proving his consistent prowess on the felt.
Gangwar`s top Sunday achievements include:
> 5th in Adda52 Millions for ₹1,72,874
> 6th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹59,860 * (₹22,867 in bounties)
> 74th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹35,912
> 186th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
Siddharth Gangwar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.16 Crores
The Sunday Special final table was a glittering affair, featuring poker royalty like Aditya ‘serendipity789’ Sushant (5th for ₹60,163) (₹10,743 in bounties), Friday`s WTF champion NaveenKumar ‘superboyvv’ S (8th for ₹32,698) (₹11,971 in bounties), and Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh (9th for ₹45,458) (₹27,739 in bounties).
Despite falling ₹1.49 Lakhs short of its advertised guarantee, the ₹5,500 priced Sunday Special delivered on its promise of intense competition and rewarding payouts. The ₹15 Lakhs prize pool was generously distributed among the top 34 finishers, ensuring that many walked away with Sunday smiles on their faces.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
‘yuvidilwariya’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Big Bubble Rush for ₹36,986), ‘JT0914’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Storm for ₹20,268), ‘GM2318’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹20,055), ‘sonam kumari111’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹12,344), and ‘abhinav cm’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹10,949) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerStars India.
Spartan Poker
Millionaire III – ₹1 Crore GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 1,040
Re-entries – 284
Re-buys – 820
Survivors – 327 (204 unique)
Prize Pool – ₹1,07,20,000
Places Paid – 287
Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy‘s 2024 hot streak shows no signs of cooling down. Last night, he conquered SpartanPoker’s ₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire III, the last The Millionaire of January, capping off a dominant month with his fifth title of the year!
This latest victory adds to an already impressive 2024 roster: Destiny, The Endeavour, BSS Kickoff, and the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT all claimed within the first ten days of January. Now, Chakravarthy joins an elite circle of champions on the prestigious Millionaire podium.
The ₹5,500 buy-in Millionaire, renowned for its 2000X value proposition, attracted a massive field of 2,144 players across six qualifying flights. Only 327 stacks, representing 204 unique players, returned for the Day 2 finale at 10 PM on Sunday.
Having qualified through two flights, Chakravarthy’s skill and resilience shone brightly in a six-hour battle. Weaving his masterful strategy with two stacks, he raked in a whopping ₹16 Lakhs payout via a heads-up deal. This landmark victory not only marks his first seven-figure score online but also stands as his career-best performance!
Chakravarthy’s Millionaire III finishes:
> 1st for ₹15,77,173* (heads-up deal)
> 60th for ₹22,834
Sunday truly turned into a golden day for Chakravarthy. His deep runs in three tournaments netted him a staggering ₹16.35 Lakhs, distinguishing him as the day’s top scorer! This phenomenal performance propelled him to the coveted #2 spot on the 2024 Leaderboard Standings in both total cashes and annual profits. Additionally, he crossed the ₹1.50 Crores mark in Spartan Poker winnings and the ₹1 Crore mark in Adda52 winnings, cementing his status as an indomitable online poker powerhouse.
Chakravarthy’s Sunday achievements include:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹16,00,007* (from two stacks) (heads-up deal)
> 27th in Adda52 Millions for ₹25,440
> 197th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.19 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹39.05 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹20.75 Lakhs | Moves to #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #2 in Annual Profits
While Chakravarthy claimed the crown, Kanav ‘slickooo’ Parwal, known for taking down the Millionaire Series – The Elite in May 2021, nearly snatched his second The Millionaire title. A heads-up deal secured him a hefty ₹12.29 Lakhs as the Millionaire III runner-up, marking his fourth seven-figure score and second-best on Spartan Poker.
Kanav Parwal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.37 Crores
Advait ‘Rattler$’ Rajguru (opted out of our tracking), the 26-year-old poker sensation from Bengaluru, also had a night to remember, with at least ₹5.21 Lakhs from four deep runs, including two final table finishes.
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire II for ₹4,48,203 (from three stacks)
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty (KO) for ₹60,042* (₹10,000 in bounties)
> 184th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
> 187th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,500
The well-respected poker pro Sriharsha ‘lvey2’ Doddapaneni bagged over ₹6.65 Lakhs from three deep runs on Sunday. This two-time The Millionaire champion came close to his third The Millionaire glory with a sixth-place finish, netting ₹3.52 Lakhs from three qualifying stacks. But his true triumph came in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special, where he secured his second title of the year with a total haul of ₹3.04 Lakhs (₹1.66 Lakhs in bounties).
Doddapaneni’s Sunday achievements include:
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire II for ₹3,52,259 (from three stacks)
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special for ₹3,03,683* (₹1,66,053 in bounties)
> 178th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹9,214
Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2
The Millionaire III’s final table was a clash of titans, featuring seasoned pros like Saransh ‘TerrorGandhi$’ Garg (3rd for ₹6.94 Lakhs), the ever-consistent Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj (4th for ₹5.01 Lakhs), Arjanveer ‘bazzingaa’ Singh Chadha (7th for ₹2.52 Lakhs), and Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna (8th for ₹1.78 Lakhs).
With a ₹5,500 buy-in, Millionaire III attracted a massive field of 2,144 players, forming a prize pool of ₹1.07 Crores, generously shared among the top 287 finishers.
Final Table Results
*denotes a heads-up deal
Sunday Superstack – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 141
Re-entries – 59
Re-buys – 109
Prize Pool – ₹30,90,000
Places Paid – 27
A familiar face in high-stakes MTTs, Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish, roared back to the winner’s circle last night, conquering Spartan Poker’s 8 PM flagship, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Superstack! After a gruelling 8.5-hour battle, Vaish outlasted a stacked field of 308 (141 unique) to claim a hefty ₹6.84 Lakhs. This sweet victory marks his first title of 2024 and lands at a respectable fourth in his career scoreboards. This triumphant return ends Vaish’s seven-month absence from the top spot, a feat he last achieved with his IOPC The Crown victory in June.
But Vaish’s dominance wasn’t confined to the Sunday Superstack. Earlier in the day, he added another cash to his tally, finishing 19th in Millionaire III for an impressive ₹82,866. In total, he brought home a remarkable ₹7.67 Lakhs on Sunday.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹6,84,435
> 19th in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire III for ₹82,866
Utkarsh Vaish’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.90 Crores | Site Profits: ₹1.39 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
But the spotlight wasn’t solely on Vaish! Newcomer ‘tankmelater,’ fresh off an FT finish in last week`s The Elite, made a valiant run for their maiden title in the Sunday Superstack. Battling through the intense competition, they ultimately clinched second place for a site-best ₹4.62 Lakhs, an outstanding feat for their 8th tournament on the platform.
tankmelater’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.96 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.83 Lakhs
And the action didn’t stop there! Seasoned veterans and rising stars alike delivered notable performances in the Sunday Superstack. Last Sunday`s Millionaire II champion Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare (4th for ₹2.59 Lakhs), last night’s BSS Super Value finalist Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani (5th for ₹2.07 Lakhs), Young Gun Sanat ‘orhem3001’ Mehrotra (6th for ₹1.59 Lakhs), Adda52 Millions runner-up Young Gun Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood (7th for ₹1.16 Lakhs) and Adda52 Millions finalist Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo (8th for ₹83,739) all carved their names on the leaderboard.
Fueled by an enthusiastic turnout, the Sunday Superstack surpassed its advertised guarantee to create a massive ₹30.90 Lakhs prize pool. The top 27 players, including the champion and runner-up, shared this bounty, cementing Sunday night as a resounding success for many.
Final Table Results
‘notmysundaybest’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹63,871), Ramesh ‘Flimflam’ Pathipati (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹26,420), ‘BlacKitten’ (Won ₹75K GTD Turbo – Monster Turbo for ₹16,746), ‘aajadmeranaam’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider Anonymous for ₹16,616), ‘$hawn_William$’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹12,268), and ‘Donkanator’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290) won the other Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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