29 Millionaires Crowned in a Historic Sunday Showdown; Sreekanth Narayan, Siddharth Pandey & Naman Agarwal Lead the Pack

Forget your average weekend grind! The second weekend of June was a game-changer, a monumental moment in Indian online poker history that minted an unprecedented 29 poker millionaires! The undisputed star of the show was PokerBaazi’s inaugural Baazi Millions. Matching the intensity of the high-stakes clash between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, this electrifying tournament saw the top 25 players etch their names in poker folklore as “Baazi Millionaires,” each walking away with a life-altering ₹10 Lakhs. Natural8 India and Adda52 also jumped on the millionaire-making bandwagon, contributing to a weekend that will be talked about in poker circles for years to come.

The record-breaking weekend unfolded with Sreekanth Narayan, the legendary G.O.A.T 2.0 runner and 2023 POY #2, emerging as the top scorer. Hot on the heels of his victory at last week’s BSS Big Bounty, Narayan conquered Adda52’s Mega Millions, claiming a staggering ₹14.52 Lakhs and leaving no doubt about his reign. Meanwhile, Rubin Labroo, the formidable Millionaire VIII champion, delivered a jaw-dropping performance. His second-place finish earned him a massive ₹10.65 Lakhs, marking his second-largest payout of 2024 and pushing his total weekend winnings to an astonishing ₹10.75 Lakhs.

Siddharth Pandey was another Sunday trailblazer. Fresh off final table appearances in last week’s The Quest and Maverick, he featured prominently among the 25 poker millionaires crowned in PokerBaazi’s Baazi Millions, earning a whopping ₹10 Lakhs. With the adrenaline still pumping, he turned his attention to Adda52’s Mega Millions, securing a remarkable fifth-place finish and adding ₹4.19 Lakhs to his weekend haul. Pandey’s combined earnings of ₹14.42 Lakhs from four cash finishes earned him a close second place behind Narayan on the Sunday scoreboard.

The other “Baazi Millionaires” included standout players like Sparsh Gupta, Souvik Mondal, Nandan Pugalia, Prince Singh, Rajan Kumar, Shagun Jain, ‘MurnBoney’, ‘monstarpoker’, ‘CoolBluff’, Rahul Purohit, last night’s BSS Super Value champion Naman Agrawal, Rajat Sharma, Dhruvin Kothari, Ajij Shaikh, Siddhant Singh, Roshan Gupta, Alok Birewar, Davinder Singh, Ritik Jaiswal, Praveen Rana, Arun Punjabi, ‘BigRedShove’, Jimmy Arora, and Mukesh Surana.

Shrikant Sanjay Pradhan, building on his recent victory in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, delivered a poker masterclass, accumulating a whopping ₹14.23 Lakhs from two deep runs. Pradhan’s standout achievement was a dominant victory in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack, earning him a personal-best ₹9.23 Lakhs following a strategic heads-up deal. Meanwhile, Akshay Kapoor, buoyed by recent strong finishes, clinched a momentous second-place finish and a ₹8.77 Lakhs payday, his best-ever on PokerBaazi. His remarkable day included six deep runs, totalling a massive ₹9.74 Lakhs in Sunday earnings.

Naman Agrawal, the NPS#12 Monday Medley bronze medalist, steamrolled the competition on PokerBaazi, raking in a colossal ₹13.03 Lakhs. Agrawal’s most impressive conquest was the BSS Super Value, where he seized the top prize of ₹3.03 Lakhs. But he didn’t stop there, snagging 11th place in the Baazi Millions and adding a massive ₹10 Lakhs to his tally. Newcomer ‘Shark85‘ also made a splash, finishing as the BSS Super Value runner-up and netting ₹2.33 Lakhs. Combined with another cash, his total winnings soared to ₹2.48 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, over on Natural8 India, Saurabh Rohila was on fire, notching three podium finishes, including two decisive victories in the Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54 (₹4.89 Lakhs) and Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 32.10 (₹3.88 Lakhs). With an additional cash, Rohila’s Sunday bounty totalled an impressive ₹10.42 Lakhs.

Manoj Kumar, the ITM #30 Wednesday Supersonic champ from last July, shattered his year-long title drought by conquering Spartan Poker’s Malamaal #44 Main Event, claiming a career-high ₹5 Lakhs! Runner-up Bijay Sarkar also had a career-defining day, snagging ₹3 Lakhs and boosting his Sunday haul to ₹3.10 Lakhs.

Over at Adda52, Goonjan Mall took the Sunday Head Hunter by storm, improving on his recent WTF third-place finish and seizing the top prize of ₹4.15 Lakhs. With three more deep runs, his Sunday earnings soared past ₹4.71 Lakhs. Narendra Singh, fresh off a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, grabbed a solid second-place finish and ₹1.78 Lakhs.

Other Baazi Super Sunday victors on PokerBaazi included Shubham Agarwal (Won BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹3.17 Lakhs), Jyoti Nayak (Won Daily Last Chance for ₹1.83 Lakhs), Mohit Mehta (Won (7-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1.63 Lakhs) and Vivek Parmar (Won BSS Kickoff for ₹83,000).

Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout saw a thrilling showdown, with ‘kilyou97’ emerging victorious and claiming the ₹2.59 Lakhs top prize.

Vishal Kumar, Ramji Kishore G, Mohak Kapoor, Nishant Chowdhury, and Naman Puri also added their names to the list of Sunday’s poker heroes.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Baazi Millions – ₹5 Crores GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,000

Total Entries – 6,864

Total Re-entries – 2,582

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,00,000

Survivors – 723

Places Paid – 200

PokerBaazi’s inaugural Baazi Millions was an absolute game-changer that shook the scene and changed the lives of its top finishers! This monumental event, boasting a mind-blowing ₹5 Crores prize pool and a measly ₹5,000 buy-in, ignited a poker frenzy that swept across the nation, drawing a staggering 9,446 entries across ten electrifying qualifiers.

As the clock struck 8:30 PM last night, 723 skilled players took their seats in the grand finale, each vying for the top 200 prize spots. After five hours and nine minutes of intense, adrenaline-pumping gameplay, the top 25 players emerged as “Baazi Millionaires,” each securing a life-changing ₹10 Lakhs and etching their names in poker history.

The spotlight shone brightly on players such as Sparsh ‘sparsh1231’ Gupta, Souvik ‘souvik66’ Mondal, Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia, Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh, Rajan ‘rk5118179’ Kumar, Shagun ‘Sogani22’ Jain, ‘MurnBoney’, ‘monstarpoker’, ‘CoolBluff’, Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit, last night’s BSS Super Value champion Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal, Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma, Dhruvin ‘thepokerplayer’ Kothari, Ajij ‘Identicalplay43’ Shaikh, Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh, last night’s Mega Millions finalist Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey, Roshan ‘Joeytribbianii’ Gupta, Alok ‘TheProfessional’ Birewar, Davinder ‘Pokerfoker’ Singh, Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal, Praveen ‘spraveen’ Rana, Arun ‘dangerprone1’ Punjabi, ‘BigRedShove’, Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora, and Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana. These poker stars not only walked away with the jaw-dropping ₹10 Lakhs top prize but also solidified their place in the poker pantheon.

The Baazi Millions wasn’t just about the top dogs; the 26th to 50th rank holders also made a splash! Notables like Aditya ‘KesarDa’ Kesharwani, Vikaash ‘viks82’ Shah, Sajal ‘Bloodless’ Gupta, Guruprasad ‘fish_calling’ Gupta, Sumit ‘NewbieA’ Kumar, Pulkit ‘bigfish21’ Mehra, Gauravv ‘Nuttieguttie’ Jain, Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi, ‘xoredvoid’, and last night’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack victor Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan, all walked away with a cool ₹5 Lakhs each, proving that poker glory comes in many forms.

But the Baazi Millions wasn’t just about the money; it was a landmark event that solidified poker’s place in the Indian mainstream. PokerBaazi’s commitment to delivering top-notch experiences and groundbreaking value shone through, setting a new standard for poker tournaments across the nation.

As the virtual tables cleared, Baazi Millions left a trail of excitement and inspiration. It proved that anyone can become a poker millionaire with a little skill, a little daring, and a dash of luck. This event etched its name in Indian poker history, not just for its massive scale but for transforming the lives of 25 skilled players and inspiring countless others to chase their poker dreams.

Baazi Millionaires (Won ₹10 Lakhs Each)

1. Sparsh ‘sparsh1231’ Gupta
2. Souvik ‘souvik66’ Mondal
3. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia
4. Prince ‘NaNki’ Singh
5. Rajan ‘rk5118179’ Kumar
6. Shagun ‘Sogani22’ Jain
7. MurnBoney
8. Monstarpoker
9. CoolBluff
10. Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit
11. Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal
12. Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma
13. Dhruvin ‘thepokerplayer’ Kothari
14. Ajij ‘Identicalplay43’ Shaikh
15. Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh
16. Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey
17. Roshan ‘Joeytribbianii’ Gupta
18. Alok ‘TheProfessional’ Birewar
19. Davinder ‘Pokerfoker’ Singh
20. Ritik ‘Shooterbuzz1234’ Jaiswal
21. Praveen ‘spraveen’ Rana
22. Arun ‘dangerprone1’ Punjabi
23. BigRedShove
24. Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora
25. Mukesh ‘Guruuu’ Surana

(1000X) BSS SuperStack – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 710

Re-entries – 469

Prize Pool – ₹60,00,000

Places Paid – 168

Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan isn’t just on a hot streak – he’s setting PokerBaazi ablaze! Last night, he scorched through a field of 1,179 seasoned players (710 unique) to conquer the ₹60 Lakhs GTD (1000X) BSS SuperStack, raking in a jaw-dropping ₹9.23 Lakhs after a strategic heads-up deal.

Forget flukes – Pradhan’s dominance is undeniable. His BSS SuperStack triumph marks his second victory in recent weeks, following a win in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT and a close runner-up finish in the same 7:30 PM BSS SuperStack in mid-April.

The BSS SuperStack marathon lasted 8.5 hours as players battled it out with hefty starting stacks. But Pradhan, armed with two entries and nerves of steel, outlasted them all, securing his first flagship title on PokerBaazi and his biggest online payday yet.

As if that wasn’t enough, Pradhan kept the party going with a top finish in the Baazi Millions, adding another ₹5 Lakhs to his overflowing coffers in 44th place. With a grand total of ₹14.23 Lakhs in Sunday winnings, he joined the exclusive club of nearly 30 poker millionaires minted in the high-stakes PokerBaazi arena last night.

Shrikant Sanjay Pradhan’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹33.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5

Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor‘s winning streak also ignited this Sunday. Fresh off final table appearances in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena and the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT last Thursday, this poker vlogger and streamer set his sights on the high-stakes BSS SuperStack. Entering the 7:30 PM headliner twice, he battled fiercely and clinched a second-place finish, securing his biggest payout on the platform yet – a whopping ₹8.77 Lakhs through a one-on-one deal with Pradhan.

Kapoor continued to reign supreme throughout the day, cashing in five additional deep runs, bringing his Sunday total to a stunning ₹9.74 lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹8,77,030* (heads-up deal)

> 15th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹65,028

> 10th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹16,495

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹6,601

> 16th in Adda52’s Holdem Bash for ₹4,653

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s BSS KickOff for ₹4,498

Akshay Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹71.45 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹47.51 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹16.86 Lakhs

The (1000X) BSS SuperStack final table was a poker showdown for the ages! A constellation of poker stars clashed in an epic battle, each vying for the coveted title and a slice of the juicy ₹60 Lakhs prize pool. Mohit ‘bullets777’ Bohra locked in a podium finish, raking in a cool ₹3.41 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, Saturday’s Blockbuster runner-up ‘Foldnhihota’ narrowly missed the mark, snagging fifth place and a tidy ₹2.58 Lakhs. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (6th for ₹2.10 Lakhs), Ravi ‘ravi250294’ Kant Kumar (7th for ₹1.62 Lakhs) and Nishant ‘madcat’ Lakhotia (8th for ₹1.20 Lakhs) all brought their A-game, rounding out the top eight with handsome payouts!

The (1000X) BSS SuperStack wasn’t just a tournament; it was a ₹60 Lakhs explosion of poker excitement. With a buy-in of ₹5,750 and a neat ₹1.05 lakhs overlay, this bad boy was practically giving away money! A whopping 168 players cashed in, proving that the BSS Superstack wasn’t just for the high rollers. This was a poker party where everyone had a shot at the loot!

Final Table Results

1. Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan – ₹9,22,970*
2. Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor – ₹8,77,030*
3. Mohit ‘bullets777’ Bohra – ₹3,40,800
4. harsh1327 – ₹3,06,000
5. Foldnhihota – ₹2,58,000
6. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹2,10,000
7. Ravi ‘ravi250294’ Kant Kumar – ₹1,62,000
8. Nishant ‘madcat’ Lakhotia – ₹1,20,000

*denotes a heads-up dea

BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 844

Re-entries – 806

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 267

Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal, the NPS#12 Monday Medley bronze medalist, unleashed a poker onslaught in PokerBaazi’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value last night! This wasn’t just a win; it was an 8-hour and 39-minute marathon of dominance in this 5 PM Sunday flagship against 843 foes (1,650 total entries). When the dust settled, Agrawal stood alone atop the poker mountain, clutching a hefty ₹3.03 Lakhs payday, marking his first-ever BSS Super Value victory and third-biggest score on the platform!

But Agrawal wasn’t done yet. He also made a splash in the ₹5 Crores GTD Baazi Millions, PokerBaazi’s legendary Millionaire-maker event. Securing an impressive 11th-place finish, he raked in a whopping ₹10 Lakhs, bringing his total Sunday winnings to a mind-blowing ₹13.03 Lakhs.

Naman Agrawal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹39.74 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹13.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

‘Shark85,’ the new kid on the block, proved that even rookies can make waves! In just one month on the platform, this poker prodigy showcased their tenacity with a remarkable runner-up finish in the BSS Super Value, raking in ₹2.33 Lakhs. ‘Shark85’ also stormed into the money in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack (90th for ₹15,600), boosting their Sunday earnings to a remarkable ₹2.48 Lakhs.

Meanwhile, Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking) unleashed a poker blitzkrieg last night. With four deep runs, including a triumphant victory in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT and impressive final table showings in Adda52`s Sunday Showdown and PokerBaazi`s BSS Super Value, Mehta amassed a staggering ₹4.19 Lakhs (at least) in winnings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1,63,000

> 3rd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,45,089

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹80,500

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹30,000

The BSS SuperValue final table was a high-stakes showdown, overflowing with seasoned regulars like yesterday’s (PLO-5) BSS finalist Taliwabang ‘Meverick’ Jamir (3rd for ₹1.68 Lakhs), the ever-present Kunal ‘symbolicchamp’ Agrawal (6th for ₹47,000) and Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT finalist Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes (7th for ₹33,500).

Despite a ₹1.32 Lakhs overlay, the ₹1,650 buy-in BSS Super Value was a high-stakes thrill ride, boasting a generous ₹25 Lakhs prize pool at an affordable entry point. The top 267 finishers shared in the spoils, proving that the BSS Super Value is the place for poker enthusiasts at all levels looking for big rewards and even bigger thrills!

Final Table Results

1. Naman ‘instamuckk’ Agrawal – ₹3,03,250
2. Shark85 – ₹2,32,500
3. Taliwabang ‘Meverick’ Jamir – ₹1,68,000
4. rahul29340 – ₹1,18,750
5. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹80,500
6. Kunal ‘symbolicchamp’ Agrawal – ₹47,000
7. Jason ‘jasonroyce’ Fernandes – ₹33,500
8. tintedsheep – ₹26,750

BSS Big Bounty KO – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 129

Re-entries – 102

Regular Prize Pool – ₹18,48,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,62,000

Places Paid – 49

In a whirlwind Sunday showdown that burned the midnight oil, poker maverick Shubham ‘backchod’ Agarwal cast aside his five-month dry spell and stormed to victory in PokerBaazi’s electrifying ₹18 Lakhs GTD BSS Big Bounty KO. This wasn’t just a win; this was a statement.

With the finesse of a seasoned pro and the heart of a lion, Agarwal, improving upon his recent third-place finish in Malamaal #29 Guruvaar, tore through a field of 231 entries (129 unique) in the 8 PM Sunday flagship. Seven hours and twelve minutes of intense battle culminated in Agarwal clinching his first BSS Big Bounty KO title and a princely sum of ₹3.17 Lakhs (₹28,000 in bounties) – the cherry on top of his most lucrative day of 2024.

The Agarwal show wasn’t over yet! He kept the momentum rolling, posting dazzling finishes in four more events and raking in nearly ₹3.97 Lakhs for the day.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹3,17,397* (₹28,000 in bounties)

> 151st in PokerBaazi’s Baazi Millions for ₹50,000

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹15,600

> 57th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹8,986

> 148th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹5,250

Shubham Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.29 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹98.93 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹37.82 Lakhs

Amit ‘NeXcess’ Shinde (opted out of our tracking) relentlessly fired four entries in the BSS Big Bounty KO, finishing as the worthy runner-up; his determination paying off with a career-high ₹2.27 Lakhs (₹12,000 in bounties) payday.

The BSS Big Bounty KO final table was a powder keg of talent, featuring seasoned campaigners like last night’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT finalist Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (3rd for ₹1.76 Lakhs), #18 The MoneyMaker champion Ridhav ‘Rids’ Chawla (4th for ₹1.35 Lakhs), Rising Star Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna (5th for ₹1.11 Lakhs), the ever-present Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (6th for ₹77,234), and the celebrated EndBoss 6.0 champion Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram (8th for ₹51,428).

The ₹11,500 buy-in BSS Big Bounty KO was a smashing success, reeling in a mammoth ₹18.48 Lakhs prize pool and ₹4.62 Lakhs in bounties. This wasn’t just a poker tournament but a treasure chest waiting to be unlocked. The top 49 players struck gold, walking away with a hefty chunk of the prize pool. But even those who didn’t make the final cut weren’t left empty-handed, as the bounty pool rained down rewards on everyone who dared to eliminate their rivals.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Shubham ‘backchod’ Agarwal – ₹3,17,397
2. Amit ‘NeXcess’ Shinde – ₹2,27,292
3. Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹1,76,168
4. Ridhav ‘Rids’ Chawla – ₹1,34,925
5. Ritwik ‘Ritwikkhanna’ Khanna – ₹1,11,476
6. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹77,234
7. Kutzia – ₹61,374
8. Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram – ₹51,428

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 234

Re-entries – 160

Prize Pool – ₹10,27,946

Places Paid – 67

Shattering a 3.5-month dry spell, Jyoti ‘Joey114114’ Nayak stormed back into the winner’s circle with a dominant performance in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance. Overcoming a field of 394 entries (234 unique) in the 11:30 PM flagship event, Nayak clinched victory after a nail-biting 5-hour late-night battle, seizing the title and a ₹1.83 Lakhs payday. This marks his second major win of 2024 after his The Pride takedown in February, proving that the poker warrior is back and hungrier than ever.

Nayak also scooped a score in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack (86th for ₹15,600), bringing his total Sunday winnings to a striking ₹1.98 Lakhs.

Jyoti Ranjan Nayak’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.36 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹23.94 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.08 Lakhs

Hot on the heels of his Freeze Out Adda triumph last Tuesday, Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya, the NPS#45 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT gold medalist, turned up the heat in the Daily Last Chance, going head-to-head with the newly-resurgent Nayak. While the Daily Last Chance crown ultimately went to Nayak, Chinya’s red-hot run earned him a well-deserved second-place finish and a substantial ₹1.67 Lakhs payday.

But the poker dynamo wasn’t done yet. Chinya went on a late-night rampage, racking up three more deep runs to close out his Sunday session with a handsome ₹2.39 Lakh in total winnings.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,66,919

> 155th in PokerBaazi’s Baazi Millions for ₹50,000

> 35th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹14,110

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹7,520

Abhishek Chinya’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.41 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.77 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹37.96 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.39 Lakhs

The Daily Last Chance final table also witnessed solid finishes by Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi (5th for ₹49,341) and the formidable Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta (8th for ₹25,699).

The ₹3,000 buy-in Daily Last Chance was a success, drawing a legion of hungry players that contributed to a prize pool of ₹10.28 Lakhs. The top 67 players walked away with a payday, with even the minimum cash worth a respectable ₹4,112.

Final Table Results

1. Jyoti ‘joey114114’ Ranjan Nayak – ₹1,82,583
2. Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya – ₹1,66,919
3. detailedNuts921 – ₹1,02,795
4. Angadpro11 – ₹61,677
5. Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi – ₹49,341
6. Lonewolf720 – ₹35,978
7. Johnwick20 – ₹30,838
8. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹25,699

(6-Max) BSS SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 310

Re-entries – 269

Prize Pool – ₹11,58,000

Places Paid – 117

PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD (6-Max) BSS SPRINT was an electrifying showdown that lit up Sunday night, and Mohit ‘Thejoker’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking) stole the show! Fresh off his victory in last week’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Mehta proved that he’s not just a joker; he’s a poker king.

Facing a fierce field of 579 entries (310 unique) in the 8:30 PM flagship, Mehta navigated the high-stakes action with finesse and determination. After an intense six-hour poker marathon, he emerged victorious, claiming the BSS SPRINT title and a hefty ₹1.63 Lakhs prize, bagging at least his sixth title of the year.

But Mehta’s wild ride didn’t end there. He also made a splash in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown, securing a third-place finish and a cool ₹1.45 Lakhs. His winning streak continued with another final table finish in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value (5th for ₹80,500) and a deep run in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack (24th for ₹30,000), bringing his total Sunday winnings to a stunning ₹4.19 Lakhs (at least!).

PokerBaazi regular ‘Bonomo’ (anonymity request and opted out of our tracking) brought the heat to the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT! This poker titan, renowned for their 2022 APT India Online Championship Event victory and a recent podium finish in #3 The MoneyMaker, showed up ready to rumble. With three determined entries, ‘Bonomo’ battled their way to a thrilling runner-up finish, pocketing a hefty ₹1.21 Lakhs.

The (6-Max) BSS SPRINT final table was stacked, featuring poker veteran Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria (4th for ₹65,311), last night’s BSS Big Bounty podium finisher Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (5th for ₹46,436), and the talented Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik (6th for ₹29,876), making for a night of high-stakes, high-energy action.

With a buy-in of ₹2,300, the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT shattered its guarantee, amassing a tempting prize pool of ₹11.58 Lakhs. The top 117 players walked away with a piece of the pie, solidifying the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT as a must-play event for poker enthusiasts seeking big rewards and even bigger thrills.

Final Table Results

1. Mohit ‘Thejoker’ Mehta – ₹1,63,278
2. Bonomo – ₹1,21,243
3. CYBORGop – ₹93,103
4. Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria – ₹65,311
5. Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹46,436
6. Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹29,876

BSS Kickoff – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 199

Re-entries – 147

Prize Pool – ₹6,92,000

Places Paid – 67

PokerBaazi’s very own Vivek ‘betray’ Parmar, who won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff on May 5, isn’t just a one-hit-wonder. This poker warrior returned to the scene of his previous triumph and doubled down on his victory after firing two bullets in the 1:30 PM marquee event!

With the precision of a surgeon and the guts of a high roller, Parmar outclassed a field of 198 opponents (346 total entries) in a whirlwind six-hour and nine-minute session. This poker masterclass earned him the top prize of ₹83,040, recouping all previous losses on PokerBaazi and cementing his status as a BSS Kickoff legend.

Vivek Parmar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.14 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.09 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The BSS Kickoff final table was a veritable who’s who of the poker world, featuring heavy hitters like Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H, a former The MoneyMaker runner-up, who fired four bullets and walked away with a cool ₹60,204 in second place. Another deep run in the BSS Super Value (140th for ₹5,250) brought his Sunday total to ₹65,454.

The stacked lineup also included Anmol ‘freakweird0’ Agarwal (3rd for ₹44,980), last week`s Malamaal #23 Budhvaar champ and TLB leaderboard force Mohak’ Tiltin’ Kapoor (4th for ₹36,468) and Divya’ Diva27′ Maurya (6th for ₹21,798), each of whom made their mark in this epic showdown.

With a buy-in of ₹2,300, the BSS Kickoff shattered its guarantee, generating a massive ₹6.92 Lakhs prize pool. The top 67 players walked away with a share of the spoils, proving once again that PokerBaazi is the place for high-octane poker action.

Final Table Results

1. Vivek ‘betraise’ Parmar – ₹83,040
2. Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H – ₹60,204
3. Anmol ‘freakweird0’ Agarwal – ₹44,980
4. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹36,468
5. Unknown – ₹28,649
6. Divya ‘Diva27’ Maurya – ₹21,798
7. rangroot – ₹17,784
8. utkal108 – ₹14,394

Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BSS for ₹49,680), Ramji ‘Upswing4eva’ Kishore G (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹48,000), ‘deepakrock’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD 1000X BSS for ₹30,750), ‘Madgenius1’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹29,410), and ‘kutzia’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,350) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Sunday Special KnockoutPKO – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 314

Total Prize Pool – ₹15,70,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹7,85,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹7,85,000

Places Paid – 34

Junglee Poker’s Sunday mainstay, the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout, lived up to its reputation as a poker extravaganza, delivering a night of intense action and jaw-dropping payouts! With 314 poker enthusiasts battling it out, the event smashed its guarantee by ₹70,000, creating a prize pool that had everyone’s hearts racing.

After a gruelling nine-hour showdown, ‘kilyou97‘ emerged from the smoke as the undisputed champion, showcasing a dazzling display of skill and relentless bounty hunting that netted them a whopping ₹2.59 Lakhs (₹1.54 Lakhs in bounties)!

But the excitement didn’t end there. Site regular ‘daffodils420‘ gave ‘kilyou97’ a run for their money, ultimately securing the runner-up spot and a sweet ₹1.68 Lakhs (₹63,740 in bounties) payday.

Even seasoned pro Lavesh ‘magicodds’ Meena couldn’t resist the allure of this high-stakes showdown. He navigated the treacherous waters of the final table, ultimately cashing in sixth place for a respectable ₹53,987 (₹20,625 in bounties).

With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the Sunday Special Knockout ensured the top 34 finishers walked away with a hefty reward for their poker prowess.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. kilyou97 – ₹2,59,008 (153740)
2. daffodils420 – ₹1,68,459 (63740)
3. abhinavsanket12 – ₹1,05,129
4. Raja1740388 – ₹72,452
5. amit1258 – ₹46,517
6. Lavesh ‘magicodds’ Meena – ₹53,987
7. misterbean – ₹38,715
8. LEGEND2668 – ₹24,770

Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,550

Entries – 199

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹2,81,100

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹2,18,900

Places Paid – 23

Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO was sizzling with excitement as Karan ‘karannthakker’ Thakker roared back to life after a three-month hiatus. Riding high on his podium finishes at Adda52`s Knock Out Arena and Voyager last month, Thakker was on fire, ready to reclaim his throne. He sliced and diced his way through a field of 199 entries in the 9:30 PM marquee, proving unstoppable in the thrilling 6.5-hour showdown. When the dust settled, Thakker stood tall, clutching the coveted title and the top prize of ₹98,219 (₹42,900 in bounties).

But Thakker wasn’t satisfied with just one victory. Like a shark on the hunt, he plunged into PokerBaazi’s Baazi Millions, snagging another deep run and adding a cool ₹50,000 to his already impressive haul. By the time the night was over, Thakker had amassed a sweet ₹1.48 Lakhs in winnings, proving he was back and hungry for more.

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO for ₹98,129* (₹49,780 in bounties)

> 167th in PokerBaazi’s Baazi Millions for ₹50,000

Karan Thakker’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹56.20 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.53 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹5.77 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.29 Lakhs

Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira, the poker veteran hailing from the sunny shores of Goa, is on an absolute tear! This unstoppable force is racking up wins faster than you can say “Royal Flush.” Fresh off a string of successes, including a Tuesday Turbo triumph, a podium finish in the Wednesday Superstack PKO, and a recent Saturday Jacks conquest, Pereira shows no signs of slowing down. Last night, he stormed the 9:30 PM marquee with a bold six-entry strategy, ultimately securing a well-deserved runner-up spot and pocketing a cool ₹51,621 (₹3,300 in bounties).

But Pereira’s Sunday assault didn’t stop there. This poker powerhouse continued his hot streak with five additional deep runs, boosting his total earnings for the day to a substantial ₹1.54 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO for ₹51,621* (₹3,300 in bounties)

> 139th in PokerBaazi’s Baazi Millions for ₹50,000

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹21,741

> 14th in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout PKO for ₹15,845* (₹2,500 in bounties)

> 31st in Spartan Poker’s Malamaal #44 Main Event for ₹10,000

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹5,211

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.70 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹7.25 Lakhs

The poker world’s resident hotshot, JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar, is showing no signs of cooling down! Fresh off a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF and riding high from his past victories as Game Changer 4.0 champion and February’s leaderboard kingpin, Kumar stormed the Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO, ready to add another notch to his belt, securing a coveted sixth-place finish and adding ₹17,836 (₹4,400 in bounties) to his ever-growing bankroll. With four more deep runs in various tournaments, Kumar’s total winnings for the day soared to a respectable ₹88,596.

> 73rd in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹34,222

> 25th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter PKO for ₹27,370

> 6th in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO for ₹17,836* (₹4,400 in bounties)

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Last Chance for ₹6,168

> 263rd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹3,000

With a buy-in of ₹2,550, the Sunday Special Knockout Mini PKO was already brimming with potential. But a tantalizing ₹62,200 overlay sweetened the deal even further, making it a true poker paradise for the 23 lucky players who made it to the money.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Karan ‘karannthakker’ Thakker – ₹98,129
2. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹51,621
3. RAV1619 – ₹46,640
4. coco143 – ₹42,140
5. performer35079724 – ₹22,702
6. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹17,836
7. Acosmic 123 – ₹11,219
8. subhlabh111 – ₹14,042

‘sammy13531’ won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Grand Loot for ₹26,269.

Adda52

Mega Millions – ₹75 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 479

Re-entries – 313

Prize Pool – ₹79,20,000

Survivors – 97

Places Paid – 80

Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan, the legendary G.O.A.T 2.0 runner and 2023 POY #2, wasn’t just riding a hot streak; he was summoning a Sunday storm! Fresh off a BSS Big Bounty victory last week, Narayan set his sights on the grand prize in Adda52’s ₹75 Lakhs GTD Mega Millions – the sixth instalment of this electrifying weekend showdown this year!

Spoiler alert: he conquered it! This wasn’t just any victory; it was Narayan’s first Mega Millions crown. Battling through a field of 97 qualifiers from a starting field of 792 entries (479 unique) across four flights in the 10 PM finale, he emerged as the champion after a nail-biting 4.5-hour showdown, Narayan snatched the title and a jaw-dropping ₹14.52 Lakhs top prize. This remarkable feat marks his second-highest score of 2024 and his personal best on Adda52.

Sreekanth Narayan’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.70 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹93.39 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹41.03 Lakhs | Finished #2 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Profits)

Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo, the formidable Millionaire VIII champion, was on a mission to reclaim his throne, an ongoing pursuit since his Godfather victory on May 2. Labroo was gunning for gold in the Mega Millions, and while he fell just short of the top spot, he delivered a performance for the ages, raking in a monstrous ₹10.65 Lakhs as the runner-up, securing his highest-ever Adda52 score and the second-largest payout of his 2024 poker journey.

But wait, there’s more! Labroo also cashed in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter (56th for ₹10,236), bringing his total Sunday winnings to a staggering ₹10.75 Lakhs.

The Mega Millions final table was a poker royal rumble! A lineup of heavy hitters, each with their own impressive titles and accolades, clashed in a battle for poker supremacy. Among the heavyweights were Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat (3rd for ₹7.80 Lakhs), last night’s Sunday Night PLO victor Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar (4th for ₹5.72 Lakhs), Baazi Millions millionaire Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey (5th for ₹4.19 Lakhs), the recent Malamaal #35 Shukrvaar runner-up Yudhishthir ‘rowdy6’ Singh Rathore (6th for ₹3.07 Lakhs), the ever-dangerous Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (7th for ₹2.25 Lakhs), and poker diva Pratibha ‘TeamRocket’ Arya (8th for ₹1.65 Lakhs).

With an ₹11,000 buy-in, the Mega Millions shattered expectations, drawing a massive field and generating a gargantuan ₹79.20 Lakhs prize pool. The top 80 players walked away with a share of the riches in the weekend showstopper.

Final Table Results

1. Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan – ₹14,52,375
2. Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo – ₹10,64,587
3. Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat – ₹7,80,339
4. Nishant ‘nocturnalnish’ Kumar ₹5,71,987
5. Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey – ₹4,19,265
6. Yudhishthir ‘rowdy6’ Singh Rathore – ₹3,07,320
7. Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹2,25,265
8. Pratibha ‘TeamRocket’ Arya – ₹1,65,119

Sunday Head Hunter – ₹22 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,725

Entries – 239

Re-Entries – 210

Total Prize Pool – ₹23,20,002

Regular Prize Pool – ₹11,60,002

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹11,60,000

Places Paid – 63

Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall, the Kolkata-based poker virtuoso and last year’s IOPC The Crown runner-up, is back in the spotlight! Known for his selective but powerful weekend exploits, Mall has been making waves this year, notably with a runner-up finish in The Millionaire VII in March.

Mall unleashed his signature dominance last night in Adda52’s ₹22 Lakhs GTD Sunday Head Hunter. Building on his third-place finish in WTF just days ago, he faced off against a fierce field of 449 contenders (239 unique) in this 8 PM KO flagship in an epic 8-hour and 33-minute battle. With his exceptional poker prowess on full display, Mall emerged victorious, snatching the lion’s share of the prize pool worth ₹4.15 Lakhs (₹2.05 Lakhs in bounties). He continued his hot streak with three more deep runs, amassing over ₹4.71 Lakhs in total Sunday winnings.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹4,15,294

> 79th in Adda52’s Mega Millions for ₹34,222

> 11th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹16,495

> 138th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹5,250

Goonjan Mall’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.95 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹90.43 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹29.88 Lakhs

Online regular Narendra ‘Jharauthy’ Singh, fresh off a third-place finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest, brought his A-game to the Sunday Head Hunter, narrowly missing the top spot but securing a well-deserved second-place finish and a juicy ₹1.78 Lakhs (₹23,715 in bounties) payday.

Narendra Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹53.52 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.62 Lakhs

The Sunday Head Hunter final table was a spectacle, showcasing a star-studded lineup of poker prodigies, including Amit ‘RagingBull’ Kaushik (3rd for ₹1.35 Lakhs) (₹21,797 in bounties), the DPT May 2024 Micro Main Event champion on a heater NaveenKumar ‘HappyHunter’ S (4th for ₹1.60 Lakhs) (₹77,518 in bounties), Ramesh ‘rmshnaidu30’ Pathipati (5th for ₹90,938) (₹30,234 in bounties) and PokerBaazi Team Pro Abhishek ‘pomfret1989’ Goindi (8th for ₹50,860) (₹26,953 in bounties).

With a ₹5,725 buy-in, the Sunday Head Hunter smashed its guarantee, generating a surplus of ₹1.20 Lakhs. This high-reward tournament delivered heart-pounding action, with 63 players reaching the money.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall – ₹4,15,294
2. Narendra ‘Jharauthy’ Singh – ₹1,77,890
3. Amit ‘RagingBull’ Kaushik – ₹1,34,781
4. NaveenKumar ‘HappyHunter’ S – ₹1,60,335
5. Ramesh ‘rmshnaidu30’ Pathipati – ₹90,938
6. newkidpoker – ₹76,332
7. Slipshuod – ₹87,069
8. Abhishek ‘pomfret1989’ Goindi – ₹50,860

Sunday Showdown – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 250

Re-entries- 215

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,023

Places Paid – 71

Sunday night on Adda52 was a whirlwind of action, with poker veteran Anant ‘Pro_baba’ Purohit storming back into the winner’s circle. Fresh off two nail-biting runner-up finishes in PokerBaazi’s The Summit and Adda52’s Maverick last month, Purohit was a man on a mission, and the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Showdown was his battlefield.

This 7 PM flagship event saw Purohit unleash his fury on a field of 465 entries (250 unique). After an epic 7-hour battle, he emerged victorious, claiming the coveted title and a juicy ₹2.48 Lakhs payday. This victory marks Purohit’s first Sunday Showdown crown and his third triumph of the year.

The poker maestro continued his rampage in the Sunday Head Hunter, boosting his Sunday winnings to a sizzling ₹2.56 Lakhs.

> 1st in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹2,48,401

> 61st in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹7,111

Anant Purohit’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹67.68 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹2.19 Lakhs

Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava, the poker powerhouse known for his NPS#148 (5-Max) #HyperSPRINT bronze and his legendary 2020 IOPC The Millionaire Main Event victory, is an unstoppable force! Hot off the heels of a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite and a close second in the Last Chance last week, Srivastava once again proved his poker prowess with a dazzling runner-up finish in the 7 PM Sunday Showdown, raking in a monster ₹2.19 Lakhs payout!

Anurag Srivastava’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.97 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.42 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹69.99 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.36 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking), fresh off his win in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, unleashed a poker blitzkrieg last night. With four deep runs, including a triumphant victory in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT and impressive final table showings in the Sunday Showdown and BSS Super Value, Mehta amassed a massive ₹4.19 Lakhs (at least) in total winnings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1,63,000

> 3rd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹1,45,089

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹80,500

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹30,000

Yash ‘Babyshark21’ Chitre, the poker prodigy known for his NPS#116 Relay gold and #24 The MoneyMaker title, is on a tear! Building on his recent runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite, he kept the hammer down, battling to sixth in the Sunday Showdown and pocketing ₹57,140. He continued his hot streak with two more deep runs, including a final table appearance in PokerBaazi’s BSS Afternoon Boost. When the dust settled, Chitre raked in a satisfying ₹86,540 from his Sunday adventures.

> 6th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹57,140

> 92nd in PokerBaazi’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack for ₹15,600

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹13,800

Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.59 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹67.47 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.66 Lakhs

The Sunday Showdown final table was a star-studded extravaganza, showcasing the cream of the poker crop like last month’s MegaStack podium finisher Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (4th for ₹1,06,350), recent WTF champ Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka (5th for ₹77,954), #26 The MoneyMaker and recent Mini HighRoller (Double Ante) winner Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (7th for ₹41,884), and former The Millionaire champion and #29 The MoneyMaker podium finisher Hitesh ‘buntai’ Batra (8th for ₹30,701).

While the ₹3,000 buy-in Sunday Showdown fell a massive ₹2.31 Lakhs short of its guarantee, the action was hotter than ever. The top 71 players still walked away with hefty payouts, with even the min-cash boasting a respectable ₹7,130.

Final Table Results

1. Anant ‘Pro_baba’ Purohit – ₹2,48,401
2. Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava – ₹2,19,580
3. Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta – ₹1,45,089
4. Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹1,06,350
5. Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka – ₹77,954
6. Yash ‘Babyshark21’ Chitre – ₹57,140
7. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹41,884
8. Hitesh ‘buntai’ Batra – ₹30,701

‘babuajaykumar’ (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD Knock Out Arena for ₹60,885), Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹54,621), ‘zohan2188’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹27,129), and Nishant ‘robotiam’ Chowdhury (Won ₹50K GTD Sunday Night PLO for ₹14,771) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘Joymatara’ (Won the ₹50K GTD Pocket Kings for ₹11,830), ‘Aashishkalanta’ (Won ₹20K GTD Soda for ₹5,819), and ‘Remi11’ (Won ₹20K GTD Brunch for ₹5,292) won the Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Malamaal #44 Main Event – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Total Entries – 508

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 70

Manoj ‘mchlmanoj’ Kumar, the ITM #30 Wednesday Supersonic champion from July last year, is back with a vengeance! This online poker grinder, coming off an over year-long hiatus from the top spot, reminded everyone of his awe-inspiring skills with a blazing victory in Spartan Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Malamaal #44 Main Event.

After a heart-pounding showdown against a field of 508 top-tier entrants, Kumar emerged as the champion in this Malamaal Series showstopper, pocketing a whopping career-high ₹5 Lakhs, wiping out all past losses to emerge in the green!

Manoj Kumar’s online stats (Spartan Poker, PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹46.18 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.29 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹7.49 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.35 Lakhs

But Kumar wasn’t the only poker star shining bright in this 5 PM Sunday headliner. Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar, fresh off a podium finish in Adda52’s Godfather, also made a major splash, securing a close second place and a personal best ₹3 Lakhs. Sarkar further cemented his Sunday success with another cash finish in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value (43rd for ₹9,750), bringing his total Sunday loot to a cool ₹3.10 Lakhs.

Bijay Sarkar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹36.17 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹24.72 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.08 Lakhs

Young Gun Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover also joined the high-stakes action, finishing sixth in the Malamaal #44 Main Event for ₹60,000. This impressive run and six other deep dives earned him a hefty ₹2.02 Lakhs and a well-deserved climb to #11 in the POY rankings.

Final Table Results

1. Manoj ‘mchlmanoj’ Kumar – ₹5,00,000
2. Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar – ₹3,00,000
3. rishabmalik156 – ₹1,70,000
4. turbulento – ₹1,20,000
5. Nitins10 – ₹80,000
6. Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover – ₹60,000
7. lazyboy26 – ₹40,000
8. Rj147 – ₹30,000

The other Malamaal Series title winners of the day included Naman ‘Nammy09’ Puri (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Malamaal #42 1st Place 1000X for ₹67,500) and ‘bluefloyd’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Malamaal #47 4-Max Turbo for ₹34,240).

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