Shreyansh Sharma’s Career-Defining ₹1.57 Crores Natural8 India Haul and Nitin Rawat’s WPT Main Event Triumph Dominates the Sunday Headlines

Christmas cheer arrived early on the virtual felts this year! The action-packed PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series concluded in style, dishing out a whopping ₹7.45 Crores in prizes across five flagship events on its final day, including two coveted WPT trophies. Yet, it was Natural8 India that stole the spotlight, with Sunday’s biggest winner emerging from one of its high-stakes MTTs. Meanwhile, Junglee Poker, Adda52, and Pocket52 kept the online poker grind alive with thrilling action. This Sunday truly marked a grand finale for 2024, as no new series announcements are expected in the final weeks of the year.

Shreyansh Sharma delivered a masterclass in tournament domination. He conquered the Bounty Hunters HR MAIN EVENT 525, outlasting a field of 2,870 elite players to seize a staggering ₹1.54 Crores – his largest score to date and his first-ever eight-figure payday. Imagine the thrill of watching the numbers climb as he navigated his way through a field of sharks, ultimately emerging as the undisputed champion.

But Sharma wasn’t satisfied with just one victory. He went on a tear, securing ITM finishes in two additional events, adding another ₹1.76 Lakhs to his already overflowing coffers. His total winnings for the day? A mind-blowing ₹1.57 Crores, making him the undisputed king of Sunday’s action.

This incredible performance catapulted Sharma up the leaderboards, securing him the second spot in the December monthly rankings and a coveted sixth place in the fiercely competitive POY 2024 race. His yearly winnings on Natural8 India alone have now reached an astounding ₹2.71 Crores, with his total earnings across all platforms for 2024 exceeding ₹4.33 Crores.

Meanwhile, on PokerBaazi, the WPT India Online series reached its climax with the ₹5 Crores GTD WPT#88 Main Event. Nitin Rawat emerged as the victor after a gripping heads-up battle against Divanshu Khurana, claiming a life-changing ₹63.50 Lakhs and the prestigious WPT trophy. Rawat’s extraordinary Sunday yielded a total of ₹64.27 Lakhs across three deep runs, making him the second-highest earner of the day.

The tension was palpable as Rawat and Khurana clashed, with Khurana ultimately declining a deal. Rawat, seizing the opportunity, leveraged his chip lead to secure the win, leaving Khurana with a still impressive ₹35.54 Lakhs. The event also saw Prithviaditya Singh achieve a career-best score of ₹23.46 Lakhs for his third-place finish.

The spotlight was firmly on Avneesh Munjal as he capped off a stellar run in PokerBaazi’s WPT India Online series with a commanding victory in the WPT#87 Championship. The win netted him ₹17.28 Lakhs and the prestigious WPT Player of the Series title, along with a ₹10 Lakhs bonus. But Munjal wasn’t done yet—he cashed in three additional events that day, taking his total haul to an impressive ₹27.97 Lakhs. This marks Munjal’s fourth WPT title, adding to an already glittering poker resume that includes a marquee win at the 2023 WPT Prime Vietnam. His runner-up, Ishan Nadkarni, also made waves, securing a career-best ₹11.27 Lakhs.

In the race to end 2024 on a high, Anant Purohit continued to shine, cementing his position as a top contender in the Player of the Year (POY) race. Currently third in both the POY and December leaderboards, Purohit is just ₹32 Lakhs away from seizing the second spot. Sunday was another strong showing for Purohit, who clinched a fifth-place finish in the Zodiac Goat High Roller for ₹6.41 Lakhs. With two more ITM finishes, his total Sunday earnings climbed to ₹9.14 Lakhs, a testament to his consistency and quiet dominance in the online poker scene. Purohit’s numbers for December are nothing short of staggering—₹75.50 Lakhs in earnings, bringing his yearly winnings on Natural8 India to ₹4.35 Crores and his total 2024 winnings across platforms to an awe-inspiring ₹5.63 Crores.

Natural8 India saw some impressive performances as well:

• ‘Shouryaanga’ shone in the Sunday Winter KICK-OFF 125, finishing fifth for ₹6.50 Lakhs
• Shreyas Chopra showcased his skills with a fifth-place finish in The Weekender Omaholic Bounty 54, adding ₹3.32 Lakhs to his bankroll

The comeback story of the day belonged to Kovid Saraswat, who ended a five-month title drought in emphatic fashion by taking down PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Superstack for ₹7.50 Lakhs. This was Saraswat’s first-ever WPT Online title, achieved after a marathon stretch of 26 final table appearances without a win. Saraswat’s Sunday was nothing short of spectacular—his four deep runs earned him a total of ₹8.14 Lakhs, propelling his lifetime profits past ₹1.50 Crores. Adding to the excitement, runner-up ‘averagestudent’ delivered a breakout performance, banking a site-best ₹3.60 Lakhs in the Superstack and amassing ₹4.25 Lakhs across multiple deep runs.

Pranav Khandalkar made a roaring comeback, breaking a three-month title drought with a spectacular victory in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer. The ₹5.79 Lakhs payday marked his second-best score of the year and his fourth-largest career score, reaffirming his place among the game’s elite. Khandalkar’s Sunday success didn’t stop there. With two additional cashes, his total winnings for the day climbed to ₹7.05 Lakhs, pushing his annual earnings past ₹1.50 Crores. Prem Chand Gope, who recently claimed victory in The Endeavour, continued his hot streak, finishing runner-up in the Turbo Closer for ₹3.09 Lakhs—his third-best score on PokerBaazi.

Debayan Das, The MoneyMaker 88.0 champion, ended the PokerBaazi WPT India Online Series with a bang, capturing his first-ever WPT title in the WPT#86 Deepstack. Das turned heads with a stellar ₹4.10 Lakhs win—his third-largest score on PokerBaazi—secured through a three-way deal. Returning to the virtual felts after a two-month hiatus, Das delivered a performance marked by focus and determination. With four additional deep runs, his total Sunday winnings soared to ₹6.86 Lakhs. Siddharth Jolly, the runner-up from WPT#31 Bounty Hunter (PKO) and WPT#79 Premiere (PLO-6), added yet another runner-up finish to his resume, earning ₹4.27 Lakhs in the Deepstack—his fourth-best score of the year. Despite narrowly missing out on his first WPT Online title, Jolly’s consistency shone as he cashed in four more events, amassing ₹5.22 Lakhs in Sunday winnings.

JaiKiran Kumar added a new chapter to his phenomenal 2024 run, winning the Adda52 Millions for ₹4.89 Lakhs—his 16th title of the year and second Adda52 Millions victory. This win, his second-biggest score on Adda52, highlighted a strong Sunday in which he also posted three more deep runs, bringing his total earnings to ₹5.98 Lakhs. Young Gun Gaurav Sood came tantalizingly close to the title, finishing runner-up for ₹3.62 Lakhs. Sood wasn’t done, as he racked up six additional deep runs and excelled in the WPT India Online Series. His Sunday winnings exceeded ₹7.63 Lakhs, and he secured fifth place on the WPT Player of the Series leaderboard, bagging a ₹2.50 Lakhs cash bonus.

Snehil Aggarwal marked a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, claiming his first-ever WPT Online title in the WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo. The ₹3.75 Lakhs payday was his third-largest score of 2024, and it also marked his ninth title of the year. Aggarwal wasn’t done grinding, cashing in four more events to take his total Sunday winnings to ₹5.84 Lakhs. Ajij Shaikh also delivered a noteworthy performance, finishing runner-up in the Hyper Turbo for ₹2.50 Lakhs—his fourth-best score of the year.

Newcomer ‘lewisskelly’ stunned the poker world by winning Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for a career-best ₹4.20 Lakhs, marking an extraordinary performance in just their 13th tournament on the platform. Meanwhile, Surbhit Grover, known for his consistent run of successes, finished as the runner-up in Pocket Kings for a site-best ₹2.94 Lakhs. With deep runs in five additional tournaments, including a final table finish in the Adda52 Millions, Grover’s total Sunday winnings soared to an impressive ₹5.76 Lakhs.

Over at Junglee Poker, ‘Jeevin’ made a memorable debut, winning the Sunday Special Knockout for ₹3.22 Lakhs, including an impressive ₹2.11 Lakhs in bounties.

Seasoned veterans Dhaval Mudgal (Won Sunday Head Hunter for ₹3.33 Lakhs), and Kunal Patni (Won Sunday Big Slick for ₹1.83 Lakhs) captured the other Sunday flagships on Adda52.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

WPT#88 Main Event – ₹5 Crores GTD

Buy-in – ₹25,000

Total Entries – 1,684

Total Re-entries – 741

Survivors – 240

Prize Pool – ₹5,27,17,075

Places Paid – 240

The final day of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series was nothing short of a blockbuster. With five flagship events, a staggering ₹7.45 Crores in guaranteed prizes, and two coveted WPT Online trophies on the line, Sunday was destined to be epic, and it lived up to the hype. Amidst the fierce competition, one player etched his name in the history books, claiming the prestigious WPT Online India Main Event crown: Nitin ‘gambler42’ Rawat, who walked away with a life-altering ₹63.50 Lakhs along with the trophy!

The crown jewel of the day was undoubtedly the ₹5 Crores GTD WPT#88 Main Event. After eight starting flights, the tournament had already smashed its guarantee, attracting a colossal field of 2,425 entries (1,684 unique). All eyes were on the 240 players who made it to Day 2, each guaranteed a piece of the massive prize pool.

Rawat’s incredible Sunday performance saw him rake in a total of ₹64.27 Lakhs from three deep runs, making him the second-highest earner of the day, just behind ‘Prince of May‘ Shreyansh Sharma.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹63,49,772

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship for ₹69,133

> 132nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Superstack for ₹8,000

Nitin Rawat’s online stats (excluding Naturaul8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.94 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7

With a commanding chip lead in the heads-up battle, Nitin Rawat offered his opponent, Divanshu ‘1diot’ Khurana, a deal. Khurana, who had secured a third-place finish in the 2021 EndBoss after a three-way deal, declined. This decision proved costly, as Rawat went on to clinch the victory and the biggest score of his career. Khurana, while still earning an impressive ₹35.54 Lakhs for his runner-up finish, fell short of his personal best of ₹63.37 Lakhs set three years ago.

Divanshu Khurana’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.12 Crores

Prithviaditya ‘daddy2616’ Singh claimed third place on the WPT#88 Main Event podium, taking home a career-best ₹23.46 Lakhs. This score, nearly five times his previous highest, propelled Singh back into profitability.

Prithviaditya Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹97.69 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹21.31 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The WPT#88 Main Event was a star-studded affair, featuring notable players like Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan (4th for ₹19.08 Lakhs), seasoned pro Raghav ‘thatssosick’ Bansal (5th for ₹15.34 Lakhs), Thursday’s Monster Turbo finalist Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (6th for ₹12.65 Lakhs), and poker streamers Rahul ‘godfather10’ Purohit (7th for ₹10.02 Lakhs) and Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish (8th for ₹7.51 Lakhs).

The top 20 also included familiar names like Shubham ‘bakchod’ Agarwal (10th for ₹6.33 Lakhs), Amit ‘zombiefish’ Tejura (15th for ₹5.17 Lakhs), WPT Online triple crown winner Pranay ‘setmeup’ Chawla (16th for ₹4.11 Lakhs), Karann ‘zomunk’ Dembla (17th for ₹4.11 Lakhs), the ever consistent Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (18th for ₹4.11 Lakhs), and Rahul ‘wicher3293’ Singroha (19th for ₹4.11 Lakhs).

The WPT#88 Main Event exceeded all expectations, generating a massive ₹5.27 Crores prize pool. The top 240 finishers were guaranteed a minimum payout of ₹57,989 – more than double the initial buy-in of ₹25,000.

Final Table Results

1. Nitin ‘gambler42’ Rawat – ₹63,49,772
2. Divanshu ‘1diot’ Khurana – ₹35,53,658
3. Prithviaditya ‘daddy2616’ Singh – ₹23,45,910
4. Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan – ₹19,08,358
5. Raghav ‘thatssosick’ Bansal – ₹15,34,067
6. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹12,65,210
7. Rahul ‘godfather10’ Purohit – ₹10,01,624
8. Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish – ₹7,50,691

WPT#87 Championship – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹12,500

Entries – 599

Re-entries – 461

Prize Pool – ₹1,15,22,200

Places Paid – 161

The final day of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series arrived with the force of a hurricane. With the final two flights and the grand finale of the WPT#88 Main Event, alongside five other tournaments, the day promised a mind-blowing ₹7.45 Crores in combined guarantees. While the Main Event boasted a colossal ₹5 Crores in guarantees, the ₹1 Crore GTD WPT#87 Championship, a 7 PM showdown with the final coveted WPT trophy of the series on the line, also drew a massive crowd. This event was a feeding frenzy, attracting 599 seasoned players (1,060 total entries), each hungry for a piece of the action.

One player, in particular, turned the heat up to eleven: Mumbai’s poker phenom, Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal. Munjal’s recent run is the stuff of legends. Fresh off a career-defining ₹51 Lakhs payday at the 2024 APT Phu Quoc HighRoller – Double Stack, and after a stellar performance for the Bigcash Bengaluru Allstars in Pocket52 PSL Season 6, the man has seamlessly transitioned to the online arena. His recent victories include two WPT title wins on back-to-back Fridays, snatching the WPT#31 Bounty Hunter (PKO) and the WPT#73 Bounty Hunter (KO) titles. He also scored a podium finish in the WPT#41 Megastack. However, one prize had eluded him, a WPT trophy.

And last night, in the 7 PM headliner, Munjal stood his ground against a ferocious field, firing a staggering five bullets. Over ten hours later—10 hours and 12 minutes, to be precise—he had amassed every single chip in play, seizing a WPT trophy and a jaw-dropping ₹17.28 Lakhs in prize money. This wasn’t just another win; it now stands as his second-largest career score, his biggest on the platform, and his most significant accomplishment of 2024. He was a man on a mission, and he had completed it.

With the victory, Munjal finished at the very top of the WPT Player of the Series leaderboard with 16,715 points from 61 cashes across 77 tournaments. He claimed the WPT Player of the Series title, adding a hefty ₹10 Lakhs in real cash bonus and another WPT trophy to his collection. He had dominated the series from start to finish.

But the man wasn’t finished. He went on to cash in three more WPT Online events before the night was over, his total winnings for the day skyrocketing past ₹27.97 Lakhs. Overall, last night, Munjal secured his fourth WPT title, his third online. This adds another chapter to his incredible poker story, which includes his first WPT title win at the 2023 WPT Prime Vietnam VN₫ 8.80 Million NLHE – WPT Opener. The man is a poker machine.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship for ₹17,28,330

> 196th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹57,989

> 269th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Superstack for ₹6,000

> 136th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹5,000

Avneesh Munjal’s (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.66 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.12 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.53 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹73.82 Lakhs| Finished #1 on the ₹50 Lakhs WPT India Online Leaderboard

Then there was Ishan ‘rivermaster’ Nadkarni, a sporadic player since November 2022, who also delivered a performance for the ages in the WPT#87 Championship, nearly snatching the trophy for himself. Although he finished in second place, he still walked away with a massive ₹11.27 Lakhs, his career-best score, wiping out all his previous losses in one fell swoop.

Ishan Nadkarni’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹45.04 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.57 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The WPT#87 Championship final table was brimming with formidable adversaries, including Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal (4th for ₹6.46 Lakhs) and last night’s Sunday Head Hunter champion Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal (8th for ₹2.15 Lakhs).

With a ₹12,500 buy-in, the WPT#87 Championship obliterated its initial guarantee, creating a monstrous ₹1.15 Crores prize pool. The top 161 finishers cashed, with even the min-cash a solid ₹19,588. This event wasn’t just a success; it was a declaration. The WPT India Online series proved to be a record-breaker through and through, a fitting conclusion to a genuinely epic poker series.

Final Table Results

1. Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal – ₹17,28,330
2. Ishan ‘rivermaster’ Nadkarni – ₹11,26,871
3. BloodyMaryDee – ₹8,06,554
4. Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – ₹6,46,395
5. Rj147 – ₹5,11,586
6. div970 – ₹4,00,973
7. Ikka5 – ₹2,99,577
8. Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal – ₹2,15,465

WPT#83 Superstack – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 942

Re-entries – 890

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 280

PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD WPT#83 Superstack was a Sunday poker marathon for the ages, and Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat was the one who ran away with the victory. After enduring 26 final table appearances without a win, Saraswat finally shattered his five-month title drought, grabbing his first-ever WPT Online title. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement, a well-deserved victory that made for a very merry Christmas indeed.

A staggering 1,832 players (942 unique) entered the fray, but Saraswat, showing the focus of a true poker warrior, battled for over 10 grueling hours in the 2:30 PM Sunday flagship. He fired four bullets on his path to victory, showing his determination. In the end, he was the last one standing, claiming the crown and a massive ₹7.50 Lakhs payday.

But Sunday was a day of abundance for Saraswat. Four deep runs boosted his total haul to a mind-blowing ₹8.14 Lakhs. He finished at #41 on the WPT Series Leaderboard, adding another ₹7,310 in bonus money and sending his lifetime profits soaring past the ₹1.50 Crores mark.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Superstack for ₹7,50,000

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Championship for ₹46,089

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹10,500

> 109th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹7,408

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.34 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹69.02 Lakhs | Finished #41 on the ₹50 Lakhs WPT India Online Leaderboard

Hot on Saraswat’s heels was ‘averagestudent,’ who came incredibly close to securing their first PokerBaazi title. While the win remained elusive, they still walked away with a site-best ₹3.60 Lakhs as the runner-up, over ten times their previous best score on the platform. With two more deep runs, ‘averagestudent’ amassed a hefty ₹4.25 Lakhs on Sunday, a performance that should not be overlooked.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Superstack for ₹3,60,000

> 210th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹57,988

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹7,407

The WPT#83 Superstack final table was a battleground filled with familiar faces, including Himanshu ‘pokerbrat7’ Arora (4th for ₹2.30 Lakhs), Deepanshu ‘SupernutsDeep98’ Anand (7th for ₹1.11 Lakhs), and Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh (8th for ₹85,500).

The ₹3,000 buy-in WPT#83 Superstack offered incredible value, with a ₹2.20 Lakhs overlay. With ₹50 Lakhs in the prize pool, the top 280 finishers walked away with payouts, starting at ₹6,000, doubling the buy-in even for those who min-cashed. This tournament was a goldmine, and the players reaped the rewards.

Final Table Results

1. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹7,50,000
2. averagestudent – ₹3,60,000
3. TheKaliCartel – ₹2,90,000
4. Himanshu ‘pokerbrat7’ Arora – ₹2,29,500
5. Browngirl – ₹1,80,000
6. DronGhost7 – ₹1,37,000
7. Deepanshu ‘SupernutsDeep98’ Anand – ₹1,11,000
8. Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh – ₹85,500

WPT#86 Deepstack – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,500

Entries – 701

Re-entries – 731

Prize Pool – ₹43,57,576

Places Paid – 221

The final day of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online Series delivered a fitting finale, packed with thrilling victories and edge-of-your-seat action. Among the champions to shine was Debayan ‘dbz19’ Das, who conquered the ₹40 Lakhs GTD WPT#86 Deepstack, earning his first WPT title of the series.

Das, known for his sporadic appearances, has been on a hot streak lately. After celebrating his biggest career win in the IPM#11 Big Bounty in August and a triumphant victory in The MoneyMaker 88.0 in October, Das returned to the winner’s circle with a bang, ending his two-month hiatus in style.

The 5:30 PM flagship event was no easy feat, drawing a massive field of 1,432 entries (701 unique) for an 8-hour and 49-minute poker marathon. Das, showing his trademark focus and determination, fired two bullets to navigate the tough competition. In the end, he clinched the title through a three-way deal, pocketing ₹4.10 Lakhs — his third-largest score on PokerBaazi and a moment to remember.

Das didn’t stop there. With four more deep runs in WPT Online tournaments, his Sunday haul swelled to ₹6.86 Lakhs, capping an incredible series performance.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹4,10,366* (three-way deal)

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹2,53,042

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer for ₹8,103

> 110th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 SuperStack for ₹8,000

> 102nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹6,250

Debayan Das’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Siddharth ‘Afterhours’ Jolly delivered a performance that was nothing short of amazing in the WPT#86 Deepstack. After back-to-back runner-up finishes in WPT#31 Bounty Hunter (PKO) a few weeks prior and WPT#79 Premiere (PLO-6) the night before, Jolly was hungry for his first online win of the year and his first WPT Online title. Despite firing three bullets, he narrowly missed the top spot, finishing as the runner-up and pocketing an impressive ₹4.27 Lakhs from the deal, his fourth-best score on PokerBaazi this year. Jolly’s determination didn’t stop there, as he made deep runs in four more WPT events, amassing an incredible ₹5.22 Lakhs in Sunday winnings. He was a true force to be reckoned with.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹4,27,234* (three-way deal)

> 157th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹72,750

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹10,500

> 238th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 SuperStack for ₹6,000

> 147th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer for ₹5,402

Siddharth Jolly’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹72.68 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.14 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹5.14 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹2.57 Lakhs| Finished #48 on the ₹50 Lakhs WPT India Online Leaderboard

Zarvan ‘MomSaid5Bet’ Tumboli, former The Millionaire champion, and Bengaluru Allstars captain in Pocket52’s PSL Season6, was back in action with a stellar performance in the WPT#86 Deepstack. He clinched third place, earning an impressive ₹4.80 Lakhs through the deal, his best score this year and the third-largest of his career. Adding to his success, Tumboli made deep runs in two more WPT tournaments, pushing his total winnings to over ₹5.48 Lakhs and signaling a strong return to form on the platform.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹4,80,131* (three-way deal)

> 96th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 SuperStack for ₹10,000

> 206th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹57,989

Zarvan Tumboli’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.62 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.14 Lakhs

The WPT#86 Deepstack final table brought together some of the most formidable contenders, including WPT#23 SuperStack finalist Sagar ‘sagar54’ Naik (4th for ₹2.14 Lakhs), last week’s WPT#79 Premiere (PLO-6) podium finisher #2 on the annual TLB leaderboard Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (5th for ₹1.69 Lakhs), last month’s Ignite finalist PokerStars India Ambassador Siddharth ‘Schemer’ Karia (7th for ₹98,481), and Neha ‘Nkush’ Mehta (8th for ₹75,386).

With a ₹3,500 buy-in, the WPT#86 Deepstack smashed its ₹40 Lakhs guarantee, generating a ₹43.58 Lakhs prize pool. The competition was fierce, with 221 players cashing out and the min-cash set at ₹6,101, offering solid value to all who made it in the money.

Final Table Results

1. Debayan ‘dbz19’ Das – ₹4,10,366*
2. Siddharth ‘Afterhours’ Jolly – ₹4,27,234*
3. Zarvan ‘MomSaid5Bet’ Tumboli – ₹4,80,131*
4. Sagar ‘sagar54’ Naik – ₹2,14,393
5. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹1,69,074
6. Anjii2001 – ₹1,26,370
7. Siddharth ‘Schemer’ Karia – ₹98,481
8. Neha ‘Nkush’ Mehta – ₹75,386

*denotes a three-way deal

WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 808

Re-entries – 671

Prize Pool – ₹38,58,711

Places Paid – 232

The final curtain dropped on PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series last night, and it was a spectacle to remember. In the final tournament of the series, the ₹30 Lakhs GTD WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer, a familiar face, returned to the spotlight. Long-time poker regular Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar decided it was time to end his three-month title drought, and he did it with a bang.

Firing two bullets into the 8:30 PM flagship, Khandalkar faced a sea of 1,479 entries (808 unique). After a gruelling 7 hours and 32 minutes, he outlasted them all, seizing the ₹5.79 Lakhs top prize. This victory marked his fourth-biggest online score, his second-best of the year, and his most impressive performance on PokerBaazi.

Khandalkar’s appetite for success wasn’t satisfied with just one win. He went on to cash in two more WPT Online events, his Sunday earnings swelling to over ₹7.05 Lakhs. This impressive run also pushed him past the ₹1.50 Crores milestone in annual winnings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer for ₹5,78,807

> 113th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹1,20,195

> 209th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹6,101

Pranav Khandalkar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.54 Crores

Prem ‘lastbluff’ Chand Gope, fresh off his The Endeavour victory earlier in the month, proved to be a formidable opponent. He battled fiercely, ultimately securing second place and a hefty ₹3.09 Lakhs, his third-largest score on PokerBaazi—a valiant effort from a player clearly on the rise.

Prem Chand Gope’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹60.65 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹17.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The final table of the WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer was indeed a sight to behold, featuring notables like Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (3rd for ₹2.41 Lakhs), ‘FantasticMrFish’ (4th for ₹1.87 Lakhs), long-time pro Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma (5th for ₹1.45 Lakhs), ‘Manojshar2155’ (6th for ₹1.07 Lakhs), and Arun ‘dangerprone1’ Punjabi (7th for ₹86,821).

The ₹3,000 buy-in for the WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer attracted a massive turnout, and the prize pool reflected that, ballooning to ₹38.59 Lakhs, a staggering 28% over the guarantee. The top 232 players got a taste of victory, with the min-cash set at a respectable ₹5,402. This was a tournament that delivered, both in terms of competition and payouts. It was a fitting end to the monumental WPT India Online series, a true poker extravaganza that won’t soon be forgotten.

Final Table Results

1. Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar – ₹5,78,807
2. Prem ‘lastbluff’ Chand Gope – ₹3,08,697
3. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹2,41,169
4. FantasticMrFish – ₹1,86,762
5. Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma – ₹1,45,088
6. Manojshar2155 – ₹1,07,272
7. Arun ‘dangerprone1’ Punjabi – ₹86,821

WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 464

Re-entries – 393

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 138

The final day of PokerBaazi’s ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online series went out with a bang, and Snehil ‘GTORanges’ Aggarwal decided to crash the party, snagging a WPT Online title in the process. This online stalwart returned to the winner’s circle after a nearly four-month dry spell, his last victory being the IPM#97 (PLO-5) Micro back in August. He took down the ₹25 Lakh GTD WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo in a performance that can only be described as pure dominance.

With its hyper-turbo format, this 4 PM flagship event was a recipe for chaos, with 464 players (857 total entries) battling in a frenzy of raises and re-raises. But Aggarwal wasn’t fazed by the fast-paced action. He fired three bullets, playing with a fearless style and an uncanny ability to make the right moves at the right time.

After a four-hour poker brawl, he emerged as the victor, adding a ninth title to his 2024 collection. This victory, his first-ever WPT Online title, earned him a sweet ₹3.75 Lakh payday, his third-largest score of 2024.

Aggarwal, ever the relentless grinder, wasn’t content with just his victory. He went on to cash in four more WPT events, pushing his Sunday winnings to an impressive ₹5.84 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹3,75,000

> 84th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹1,51,825

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship for ₹46,089

> 201st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹6,101

> 145th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closure for ₹5,402

It wasn’t just Aggarwal stealing the spotlight. Ajij ‘Identicalplay43’ Shaikh, celebrated as one of the Baazi Millionaires from June and his #13 The Moneymaker triumph in April, made waves with a hard-fought runner-up finish. Shaikh added ₹2.50 Lakhs to his bankroll, marking his fourth-best score of the year.

Ajij Shaikh’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹37.62 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹27.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹40.12 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹25.91 Lakhs

The WPT#51 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo final table also featured known regs like Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg (3rd for ₹1.85 Lakhs), Vidwath ‘Qweasdzxc’ Shetty (4th for ₹1.43 Lakhs) and POY#5 Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (5th for ₹1.15 Lakhs).

And here’s a little something extra for the players: the ₹3,000 buy-in WPT#51 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo had a noticeable ₹2.64 Lakhs overlay, giving everyone even more value. The top 138 players all cashed, with each player almost doubling their investment in the blink of an eye.

Final Table Results

1. Snehil ‘GTORanges’ Aggarwal – ₹3,75,000
2. Ajij ‘Identicalplay43’ Shaikh – ₹2,50,000
3. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg – ₹1,84,500
4. Vidwath ‘Qweasdzxc’ Shetty – ₹1,42,750
5. Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹1,15,250
6. RampageR1 – ₹89,750

WPT India Online Leaderboard Standings – Final

‘HarmlessWake864’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹27,630), ‘mosa44’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,080), ‘RadaX’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,000), and ‘tushsh’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹12,580) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Sunday Special Knockout – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 333

Prize Pool – ₹16,65,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹8,32,500

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹8,32,500

Places Paid – 34

The Sunday Special Knockout on Junglee Poker turned into an intense battleground last night, drawing 333 participants eager to claim a share of the ₹15 Lakhs guaranteed prize pool. After over seven hours of high-octane poker action, it was ‘jeevin,’ a fresh face on the platform, who emerged victorious. They pocketed an impressive ₹3.22 Lakhs, which included a staggering ₹2.11 Lakhs in bounties—a remarkable feat in this 7:30 PM Sunday headliner.

‘Jeevin’ displayed a masterful blend of patience and aggression, outmaneuvering the competition with style and finesse. This win was a defining moment for this rising star, who ended Sunday with a massive payout and an enviable collection of bounties.

Meanwhile, ‘expert69,’ a platform regular who recently made waves with a final table finish in the Wednesday Superstack earlier this month, kept the pressure on throughout the tournament. They gave ‘jeevin’ a real run for their money, battling fiercely at every turn. In the end, their spirited performance earned them the runner-up spot and a solid ₹1.32 Lakhs, which included ₹22,070 in bounties.

Adding to the excitement, Shubham ‘backchod launda’ Agarwal rounded out the podium in style. Known for his consistency, Agarwal has been on an incredible run, including his standout victory in The MoneyMaker 87.0 and two final-table finishes in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter and PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour Lite in October.

Last night, Agarwal clearly aimed to leave his mark on the Sunday Special Knockout. While he came close, he ultimately claimed third place, taking home ₹1.38 Lakhs, with ₹57,598 earned through bounties. However, his most notable performance of the day came in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event, where he clinched a tenth-place finish and a massive ₹6.33 Lakhs payday. Agarwal didn’t stop there. He added deep runs in three more WPT Online tournaments to his Sunday streak, his total winnings for the day reaching an impressive ₹8.12 Lakhs.

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹6,32,605

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout for ₹1,38,433* (₹57,598 in bounties)

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer for ₹28,555

> 211st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹6,101

> 258th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 SuperStack for ₹6,000

Shubham Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.31 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹14.37 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.15 Lakhs

The Sunday Special Knockout final table was packed with familiar names, including previous night’s WPT#77 Ultra Deepstack finalist Amit ‘the_ziro’ J (5th for ₹63,525), last week’s Godfather finalist Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani (6th for ₹42,256), and last night’s Sunday Big Slick podium finisher Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka (7th for ₹37,744).

The Sunday Special Knockout, with a ₹5,750 buy-in, delivered an electrifying experience as it surpassed its guarantee to build a lucrative ₹16.65 Lakhs prize pool. The inflated prize pool heightened the competition, offering substantial payouts to the top 34 finishers alongside bounties claimed throughout the tournament. The event was a gripping battle from start to finish, with players vying for both the prize money and the satisfaction of eliminating their rivals.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. jeevin – ₹3,22,076
2. expert69 – ₹1,32,459
3. Shubham ‘backchod launda’ Agarwal – ₹1,38,433
4. stakeguru56 – ₹78,571
5. Amit ‘the_ziro’ J – ₹63,525
6. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani – ₹42,256
7. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹37,744
8. missdreavous – ₹29,721

‘anandam18’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special KO Mini for ₹1.05 Lakhs), ‘luckyq2’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Grand Loot for ₹31,105), and ‘niceowl888’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Blockbuster Loot for ₹17,100).

Adda52

Adda52 Millions – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 127

Re-entries – 107

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Adda52’s Sunday tournaments were nothing short of a poker extravaganza, and JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar, POY #12 and the February leaderboard king, was right in the eye of the storm. Known for his consistent dominance in mid to high-stakes tournaments, Kumar transformed Sunday night into a personal highlight reel, taking down the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Adda52 Millions and adding a hefty ₹4.89 Lakhs to his already impressive bankroll.

Kumar’s poker resume reads like a list of victories. From conquering PokerBaazi’s Game Changer 4.0 in 2020 to his win in Adda52’s Mega Millions this May and a career-best final table appearance in Natural8 India’s Lunar Mystery Bounty earlier this year, he has proven time and again that he’s a force to be reckoned with.

But this Sunday, Kumar took it up a notch. Entering the 9 PM flagship, he battled a challenging field of 127 unique players (234 total entries). After a grueling 7 hours and 42 minutes of play, Kumar’s signature skill and determination carried him to victory, earning him his second Adda52 Millions title. This won his first flagship victory of the month, his second-biggest score on Adda52, and an incredible 16th title of the year.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Kumar kept the momentum going with three other deep runs, his total Sunday earnings exceeding ₹5.98 Lakhs.

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

> 150th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹94,891

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹9,151

> 56th in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹5,091

While JaiKiran Kumar celebrated his epic victory, Young Gun Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood, one of India’s most decorated online MTT players and a three-time POY winner, came agonizingly close to adding another title to his illustrious record. Sood, who has been on an incredible run with three WPT Online titles and last Thursday’s Pocket52 Pocket Magnets victory, brought his A-game to the Adda52 Millions.

Despite a valiant effort, Sood narrowly missed the crown, settling for a runner-up finish and taking home ₹3.62 Lakhs. But the night was far from over for this relentless grinder. With deep runs in six additional events, Sood’s total Sunday earnings soared past ₹7.63 Lakhs. To top it off, Sood’s stellar consistency across the WPT India Online Series earned him fifth place on the prestigious WPT Player of the Series leaderboard, racking up 12,630 points from 40 cashes across 72 tournaments. This incredible feat added a ₹2.50 Lakhs real cash bonus to his already bulging bankroll.

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

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹3,32,118

> 150th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship for ₹19,588

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#83 Superstack for ₹15,000

> 38th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) #Turbo for ₹13,506

> 29th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹11,205

> 29th in Spartan Poker’s Ignite for ₹10,080

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹22.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.87 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.21 Crores | Finished #5 on the ₹50 Lakhs WPT India Online Leaderboard

Adda52 Millions itself was a magnet for top-tier poker talent, with solid final table runs by notables like Young Gun Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijayvergiya (3rd for ₹2.67 Lakhs), Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (4th for ₹1.98 Lakhs), and Nabeel ‘7Z3Z8Z6A3A’ (6th for ₹1.08 Lakhs).

Despite falling ₹1.60 Lakhs short of its ₹25 Lakhs guarantee, the Adda52 Millions still delivered a thrilling spectacle of high-stakes poker. With a ₹11,500 buy-in and just 35 players making it into the money, the competition was nothing short of fierce. The survivors of this intense battlefield didn’t walk away empty-handed. Each earned a minimum of ₹23,943, more than double their buy-in—a fitting reward for their resilience and skill.

Final Table Results

1. JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar – ₹4,88,889
2. Gaurav ‘BuildPuntOK’ Sood – ₹3,61,630
3. Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijayvergiya – ₹2,67,496
4. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹1,97,866
5. Madangles676 – ₹1,46,361
6. Nabeel ‘7Z3Z8Z6A3A’ – ₹1,08,263

Sunday Head Hunter – ₹22 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 220

Re-Entries – 238

Regular Prize Pool – ₹11,45,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹11,45,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹22,90,000

Places Paid – 63

Dhaval ‘dirtyzoso’ Mudgal—a true poker veteran with a reputation as legendary as his results—was at it again, orchestrating another masterpiece! Fresh off his Big Whale victory on the second Sunday of the month and his Adda52 Millions win on the third Sunday, Mudgal completed a spectacular hat-trick of Sunday flagship wins by conquering the ₹22 Lakhs GTD Sunday Head Hunter on Adda52 last night. The 8 PM Sunday flagship event drew a field of 220 elite players (458 total entries), all vying for the title. Over a grueling 8-hour battle, Mudgal proved why he’s one of the best in the game. When the dust settled, he emerged as the champion, claiming ₹3.33 Lakhs (including ₹1.25 Lakhs in bounties) for his incredible effort.

This marked Mudgal’s first victory in the Sunday Head Hunter and his third online title of 2024, all won on back-to-back Sundays—a clear testament that he’s operating at the peak of his powers.

But Mudgal didn’t stop there. He secured a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship (8th for ₹2.15 Lakhs) and cashed in two more events, pushing his total Sunday winnings to ₹6.12 Lakhs. To top it off, this victory propelled him into the ₹8 Crore club in lifetime online earnings—a milestone that cements his legendary status.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹3,33,018* (₹1.25 Lakhs in bounties)

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship for ₹2,15,465

> 207th in in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹57,989

> 53rd in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹5,091

Dhaval Mudgal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, JungleePoker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.42 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹89.49 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.67 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Keshav ‘gladiator86’ Singla, who has been active since May 2018, delivered an impressive performance to finish runner-up. Singla earned ₹2.22 Lakhs (including ₹69,830 in bounties), marking his third-best career score and best result of 2024. This payday also helped him clear nearly 25% of his platform losses, making it a Sunday to remember.

The fight for the Sunday Head Hunter title was intense, with several talented players making it to the final table, including Harsh ‘crackerjack1’ Raaj (4th for ₹1.09 Lakhs), Adda52 Game Ambassador Arun ‘runyrules’ Sriram (5th for ₹77,262), Friday’s The Ballers champion Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma (7th for ₹43,757) and last week’s Maverick champion Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (8th for ₹68,245).

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, the Sunday Head Hunter smashed its ₹22 Lakhs guarantee by ₹90,000. The top 47 players got a share of the boosted prize pool, and many others walked away with some sweet bounty cash, making it a winning Sunday for a whole lot of folks.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Dhaval ‘dirtyzoso’ Mudgal – ₹3,33,018
2. Keshav ‘gladiator86’ Singla – ₹2,21,976
3. tigerseyee – ₹1,91,964
4. Harsh ‘crackerjack1’ Raaj – ₹1,09,402
5. Arun ‘runyrules’ Sriram – ₹77,262
6. Jaruplavath – ₹43,921
7. Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma – ₹43,757
8. Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS – ₹68,245

Sunday Big Slick – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 244

Re-entries – 193

Rebuys – 21

Prize Pool – ₹10,07,600

Places Paid – 63

Kunal ‘FloatToMyBoat’ Patni, the charismatic Executive Director & Ambassador of Natural8 India, is living proof that business acumen and poker prowess can go hand-in-hand. Last night, he demonstrated this with again a stunning victory in Adda52’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Sunday Big Slick, adding a seventh MTT flagship title of 2024 to his already impressive poker career.

This former investment banker turned poker pro has been making waves in the live international poker scene. In November, he made his mark in the 2024 APT Phu Quoc, grabbing two titles along with several notable finishes. December saw him shine even brighter at the 2024 USOP Grand Finale Hai Phong, where he achieved a remarkable runner-up finish, three final-table appearances, and three more deep runs. Riding this wave of success, Patni set his sights on the virtual felt, consistently making deep runs leading up to his spectacular Sunday victory. He’s a player who knows how to capitalize on momentum.

With his signature smile as radiant as his gameplay, this 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, who playfully describes himself as a “retired fish on a heater,” set the virtual felt ablaze in the Sunday Big Slick. This victory was particularly special for Patni, his first-ever win in this event. He faced a formidable field of 458 hopefuls (244 unique) in the 7 PM flagship event, all vying for the coveted title. But Patni, with the heart of a lion and the focus of a hawk, expertly navigated the tournament’s challenges. He battled fiercely, strategized brilliantly, and outmaneuvered his opponents for nearly seven hours, ultimately seizing the crown and the ₹1.83 Lakhs top prize.

This win wasn’t just another feather in Patni’s cap; it was his second-best score on Adda52 this year. And as if that wasn’t enough, he further solidified his dominance with deep runs in five WPT Online tournaments, his total winnings for the day exceeding ₹3.40 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹1,82,659

> 115th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹1,20,195

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#87 Championship for ₹19,588

> 91st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#85 (6-Max) Hyper Turbo for ₹6,250

> 214th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹6,101

> 153rd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo Closer for ₹5,402

Kunal Patni’s online stats (Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.12 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹29.13 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.99 Lakhs

Not to be outdone, ‘anjali_129,’ a regular on Adda52 since March 2018, delivered another impressive performance last night. Building on their recent runner-up finish in the Maverick and a final table appearance in the Nighttide DST Adda, they made their mark once again. Despite a determined effort, ‘anjali_129’ claimed second place in the Sunday Big Slick, earning ₹1.34 Lakhs, their second-best score on the platform this year.

What makes their run even more remarkable is that earlier in the day, they captured a title in the ₹10K GTD Turbo, adding ₹4,805 to their bankroll. To round off an already successful day, ‘anjali_129’ achieved another final table finish in the Holdem Bash. With these consistent performances, they pushed their total Sunday winnings to a sweet ₹1.55 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹1,33,889

> 5th in Adda52’s Holdem Bash for ₹16,635

> 1st in Adda52’s Turbo for ₹4,805

anjali_129’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.95 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹82,037 | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The Sunday Big Slick final table was stacked with familiar faces, including last night’s Sunday Special Knockout finalist Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka (3rd for ₹98,140), previous night’s WPT#77 Ultra Deepstack finalist Young Gun Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi (6th for ₹38,650), and last week’s WPT#59 (5-Max) Hyper Turbo finalist Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade (8th for ₹20,766).

The Sunday Big Slick, with its affordable ₹2,500 buy-in, remains a crowd favourite on Adda52—and for a good reason. This week, the prize pool soared to an impressive ₹10.08 Lakhs, offering players a significant opportunity for a hefty payday. Even those who didn’t make the final table walked away with a satisfying return, as the top 63 finishers pocketed at least ₹5,091—more than double the buy-in. With its lucrative payouts and intense action, it was another exciting and profitable Sunday on the Adda52 felts!

Final Table Results

1. Kunal ‘FloatToMyBoat’ Patni – ₹1,82,659
2. anjali_129 – ₹1,33,889
3. Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka – ₹98,140
4. ag3213 – ₹71,936
5. harsh1327 – ₹52,729
6. Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi – ₹38,650
7. alo10 – ₹28,331
8. Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade – ₹20,766

‘oilluscious349’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹52,015), ‘Alonewie’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nigttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), ‘Tom_Thy’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹21,973), and Paramjeet ‘culuctum’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out for ₹13,454) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 193

Re-entries – 169

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 45

Sunday night’s spotlight was firmly fixed on Pocket52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings, a battleground that draws poker pros, relentless grinders, and dreamers chasing glory. With a ₹5,750 buy-in, the stakes were high, and the action was nothing short of extraordinary.

From relative obscurity, a newcomer named ‘lewisskelly’ burst onto the scene, turning heads and defying expectations. Having only joined Pocket52 last week, this was just their 13th tournament on the platform. Yet, against a formidable field of 192 unique opponents (362 total entries) in the 8 PM flagship, ‘lewisskelly’ played like a seasoned pro.

With sharp instincts and perfectly timed aggression, they outwitted their competition in a performance that showcased both skill and composure. After using two entries, they claimed an improbable victory, walking away with a career-best ₹4.20 Lakhs.

lewisskelly’s #Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.65 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹3.26 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

While ‘lewisskelly’ grabbed the headlines, the night was far from a one-star show. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover, The MoneyMaker 90.0 champion, delivered yet another spectacular performance. Known for his recent successes—including a podium finish in last week’s WPT#63 Turbo and victories in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance and Adda52’s Maverick earlier this month—Grover proved his consistency once again.

Grover finished runner-up in the Pocket Kings, earning a site-best ₹2.94 Lakhs But he wasn’t done yet—posting deep runs in five additional tournaments, including a final table finish in Adda52 Millions, Grover’s total Sunday winnings soared to ₹5.76 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹2,94,000

> 4th in Adda52 Millions for ₹1,97,866

> 237th in PokerBaazi’s WPT#88 Main Event for ₹57,989

> 10th in Adda52’s Sunday Big Slick for ₹11,823

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s WPT#89 (7-Max) Turbo for ₹8,103

> 161st in PokerBaazi’s WPT#86 Deepstack for ₹6,101

Surbhit Grover’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹54.51 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #20 | Annual Winnings: ₹88.84 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹26.57 Lakhs

The Pocket Kings final table included other familiar faces. Among the notable players who made deep runs were Shashikant ’15_shasha’ Yadav (3rd for ₹1.89 Lakhs), Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh (4th for ₹1.40 Lakhs) and Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (8th for ₹56,000).

Despite an overlay of ₹1.90 Lakhs, Pocket Kings proved to be a popular event. The top 45 finishers earned payouts, ensuring that the action remained intense throughout the night.

Final Table Results

1. lewisskelly – ₹4,20,000
2. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹2,94,000
3. Shashikant ’15_shasha’ Yadav – ₹1,89,000
4. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh – ₹1,40,000
5. exitman – ₹1,05,000
6. Lundfakeer – ₹84,000
7. Bob_D_Builder – ₹70,000
8. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹56,000

‘MS07’ (Won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.10 Lakhs), ‘Persie’ (Won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹40,200), and ‘EINSTEIN’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Brunch for ₹29,603) won the Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

‘Akarman11’ (Won ₹12 Lakhs GTD Ignite for ₹1.76 Lakhs), ‘NitinGadkari’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹34,977), ‘Jack004’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200) and ‘Mahesh6362’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem for ₹11,100) won the Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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