Varun Sareen & Rahul Melwani Make the Sunday Headlines By Snagging ₹10 Lakhs Each in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker

This past weekend was a poker explosion! While the live scene was buzzing with excitement as the Deccan Aces made history by winning the Pocket52 Poker Sports League (PSL) Season 6 in Goa to become the first-ever two-time PSL champions, the online action was just as electrifying. Indian players are also making waves at the 2024 U Series of Poker (USOP) in Hai Phong, but the digital felt was burning back home.

Varun Sareen was the undisputed king of the weekend. He etched his name in poker history by becoming only the second player ever to win The MoneyMaker title back-to-back on PokerBaazi. Fresh off his amazing Super Sunday victory in The MoneyMaker 83.0 and 1000X#37 (7-Max) last week, Sareen continued his red-hot streak by taking down the ₹1 Crore GTD The MoneyMaker 84.0. He walked away with the bracelet and a jaw-dropping ₹10 Lakhs – his second million-rupee win in just one week!

But Sareen wasn’t the only one making headlines. Rahul Melwani, a seasoned poker veteran, turned a small ₹2,070 investment (from two ₹690 buy-in satellites) into a mind-blowing ₹10 Lakhs prize as The MoneyMaker runner, thanks to PokerBaazi’s adjusted payouts. That’s an insane 483X return on investment! This was his second-biggest career win, pushing his total winnings on PokerBaazi over the ₹2 Crore mark.

Tarush Gupta stormed back into the spotlight by winning Adda52’s The Big Whale. He bagged a whopping ₹8.85 Lakhs, his second-highest online score ever, and ended his Sunday with ₹9.15 Lakhs in total winnings. Sanket Jain, known for his runner-up finish in the AOPS Main Event back in 2020, also had a great night, coming in second in The Big Whale and earning ₹6.42 Lakhs. His total Sunday winnings were ₹6.53 Lakhs.

We also saw some epic comebacks this weekend. ‘Balanar,’ who hadn’t won a title in years, roared back to life by taking down PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack. This was their first-ever title on PokerBaazi, and they walked away with a scorching ₹8.58 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. Poker streamer Aniruddha Joshi kept his recent hot streak going, finishing as the runner-up and earning a career-best ₹7.26 Lakhs from the deal. His total Sunday earnings were an impressive ₹7.51 Lakhs.

Over on Adda52, Amit Kaushik, a pro player from the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 runner-up team, Kolkata Wizards, didn’t waste any time celebrating. He went on to win his second Adda52 Millions title, earning ₹4.89 Lakhs. He also had four other deep runs, bringing his Sunday tally to ₹5.77 Lakhs. Karan Sitlani, known as the ‘High Roller Specialist,’ also had a great performance, finishing a close second in the Adda52 Millions with ₹3.62 Lakhs and racking up a total of ₹5.24 Lakhs for the day.

On Natural8 India, India’s newest WSOP bracelet champion, Tarun Goyal, continued his impressive run. Chasing his second online bracelet, he finished 44th in WSOP Online Event #21, adding ₹4.73 Lakhs to his annual haul, which now stands at ₹4.06 Crores. Goyal is hot on the heels of Neel Joshi in the Player of the Year race.

Meanwhile, newcomer Mubashir Ahamed Adeepat won Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter in just his seventh tournament on the platform, taking home ₹4.13 Lakhs. Mohit Mehta finished second, earning ₹2.30 Lakhs, and also had a runner-up finish in Natural8 India’s Sunday Hypersonic 15 for ₹1.44 Lakhs, bringing his Sunday haul to at least ₹3.74 Lakhs from these near misses.

PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO saw Amit Gehani break his eight-week title-less streak, winning the tournament for ₹3.55 Lakhs. This was his fifth PokerBaazi flagship title this year, and he amassed a total of ₹3.85 Lakhs from two other deep runs. JaiKiran Kumar also had a strong showing, finishing second for ₹2.48 Lakhs and racking up a total of ₹4.57 Lakhs from six deep runs.

PokerBaazi also saw other notable winners, including Rajneesh Thakur (Won (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1.84 Lakhs), ‘Ayemi1122’ (Won Daily Last Chance for ₹1.77 Lakhs), and ‘Champ1987’ (Won BSS Kickoff for ₹99,000).

On Junglee Poker, ‘leleji’ won the Sunday Special KO, pocketing ₹2.93 Lakhs. ‘baton34769023‘ continued their good form from last month’s Azadi Series Mini Main Event victory, finishing as the runner-up and taking home ₹2.66 Lakhs.

Young Gun Neel Joshi, the current pace-setter in the Player of the Year race, continued his dominance with a 175th place finish in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525 for ₹2.66 Lakhs. His annual haul has now reached a record-breaking ₹5.82 Crores, putting him far ahead of his competitors.

On Pocket52, ‘Kingthinosc’ emerged as the Pocket Kings champion, earning a personal-best ₹1.71 Lakhs.

Naman Pandey, Pradeep Singh, Sandeep Varma RS, and Avinash Kumar also scored notable victories in the other Sunday marquees.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The MoneyMaker – ₹1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 493

Re-entries – 349

Prize Pool – ₹1,00,00,000

Places Paid – 144

PokerBaazi’s 10th Anniversary celebrations are in full swing, and the action is hotter than ever! The Sunday events were a testament to the platform’s commitment to delivering high-stakes thrills and life-changing payouts, and one player, in particular, stole the show: Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen.

This seasoned high-stakes maestro has been unstoppable lately, and his recent performance is the stuff of legends. Fresh off a stunning Super Sunday victory in The MoneyMaker 83.0 and 1000X#37 (7-Max) last week, Sareen again etched his name in PokerBaazi’s history books. He’s not just a winner; he’s now a trailblazer, becoming only the second player after Aditya Sushant to win The MoneyMaker title – India’s longest-running single-flight ₹1 Crore GTD tournament – back-to-back!

Sareen is no stranger to the winner’s circle. He already boasts major wins this year, including the NPS#134 Super HighRoller gold from March and the IPM#108 (PLO-6) HighRoller crown in August. But last night, he turned the poker tables into his playground AGAIN.

In what can only be described as a 9.5-hour marathon of skill and endurance, Sareen blitzed through a formidable assembly of 493 players (842 total entries) in the prestigious ₹1 Crore GTD The MoneyMaker 84.0. His victory in the Sunday 6 PM showstopper was nothing short of legendary, landing him a jaw-dropping ₹10 Lakhs—his second million-rupee score within a week.

Varun Sareen’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹79.46 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹62.94 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹78.38 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹60.75 Lakhs

Hot on Sareen’s heels was the seasoned pro Rahul ‘slowroller’ Melwani. This “old-timer” in the Indian poker scene came tantalizingly close to snatching The MoneyMaker crown for the second time this year (his third time making the final table), ultimately finishing in second place. Despite missing the top spot, his performance earned him the same ₹10 Lakhs payday—his second-best career score, thanks to The MoneyMaker equal prize distribution to the top two as part of the ongoing anniversary celebrations!

Not only did Melwani share the bragging rights as Sunday’s top scorer with Sareen, but he also achieved a significant personal milestone with this runner-up finish, crossing the ₹2 Crore total winnings mark on PokerBaazi.

But here’s the real kicker: Melwani turned a modest ₹2,070 investment (through two ₹690 buy-in satellites) into a massive ₹10 Lakhs payday, achieving a mind-blowing 483X return on investment (ROI)! His mastery in turning modest buy-ins into massive payouts again highlights why Melwani remains a force to be reckoned with in high-stakes online tournaments – something he has proved spectacularly this year!

Rahul Melwani’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹41.83 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

PokerBaazi loyalist Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope also had a night to remember, raking in a stunning ₹8.63 Lakhs in Sunday winnings across five deep runs. This marked Gope’s best performance to date, with two standout third-place finishes and another final-table appearance. It’s safe to say that Gope is a name we’ll be hearing a lot more of in the future.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker for ₹7,05,000* (career-high)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹90,120

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kick Off for ₹39,800

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹24,000

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹3,613

Uttam Gope’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.27 Crores | Site Profits: ₹34.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹40.98 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.89 Lakhs

The final table of The MoneyMaker 84.0 was a battlefield of elite talent and emerging stars. Last Wednesday’s The Pride Lite champion Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth (5th for ₹4.96 Lakhs), Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal (6th for ₹3.96 Lakhs), Akash ‘UtgWithUrMOM’ Malik (7th for ₹3.04 Lakhs) and Prateek ‘Dontbluff’ Pandey (8th for ₹2.13 Lakhs) were all in the mix, making for an electrifying finale.

With a ₹10,000 buy-in, The MoneyMaker 84.0 fell short of its ₹1 Crore guarantee by a glaring ₹15.80 Lakhs. But this overlay only meant massive value for the top 144 finishers, who all pocketed at least ₹24,000. It was a thrilling Sunday for many and a testament to PokerBaazi’s commitment to delivering the best value to its players.

Final Table Results

1. Varun ‘Sareenv17021959’ Sareen – ₹10,00,000
2. Rahul ‘slowroller’ Melwani – ₹10,00,000
3. Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope – ₹7,05,000
4. pokermojo – ₹5,99,000
5. Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹4,96,000
6. Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal – ₹3,96,000
7. Akash ‘UtgWithUrMOM’ Malik – ₹3,04,000
8. Prateek ‘Dontbluff’ Pandey – ₹2,13,000

BSS SuperStack – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,000

Entries – 641

Re-entries – 380

Prize Pool – ₹60,00,000

Places Paid – 142

It was a crazy Sunday on PokerBaazi as players battled it out for big bucks in the ₹60 Lakhs GTD BSS SuperStack. And in a story that’s sure to inspire grinders everywhere, PokerBaazi veteran ‘Balanar’ finally broke their title drought after years of hard work and near misses!

‘Balanar’ has been a familiar face on PokerBaazi for four long years, but that elusive title had always remained just out of reach. Their runner-up finish in the BSS HighRoller in April was a painful reminder of how close they’d come. But last night, everything changed.

The battle lines were drawn with the 7:30 PM Sunday flagship tournament logging in a stacked field of 641 players (1,021 total entries). ‘Balanar’ wasn’t intimidated. They dug in their heels and battled it out for a gruelling 8.5 hours, navigating the ups and downs of tournament poker with exceptional skill. And when the dust settled, they stood victorious, claiming their first-ever title on PokerBaazi and a life-changing ₹8.58 Lakhs top prize after a thrilling heads-up deal. This wasn’t just a victory but a testament to their perseverance and a sweet reward for years of dedication to the game.

Balanar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹36.04 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹12.46 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

But ‘Balanar’ wasn’t the only one making headlines on Sunday night. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi, fresh off his runner-up finish in The Ballers and another solid final table showing in Blockbuster, continued his hot streak with another runner-up performance in the BSS SuperStack. This charismatic poker streamer and content creator bagged a whopping ₹7.26 Lakhs from the deal after firing two bullets, his biggest online score yet! And with a deep run in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter (23rd for ₹24,311), Joshi’s total Sunday winnings reached a staggering ₹7.51 Lakhs – his best single-day performance ever.

Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.97 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹25.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹79.99 Lakhs

The BSS SuperStack final table was stacked with regulars, featuring last night`s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT finalist and POY contender Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravrthy (3rd for ₹4.50 Lakhs), Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G (4th for ₹3.42 Lakhs), Ravi ‘Ravi955’ Thakur (5th for ₹2.68 Lakhs), Mayank ‘Megalodon23’ Farshwan (6th for ₹2.09 Lakhs), last week’s WTF champion Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena (7th for ₹1.62 Lakhs) and Rahul ‘createdd’ Jain (8th for ₹1.17 Lakhs).

The BSS SuperStack might not have hit its ambitious ₹60 Lakhs guarantee, but don’t let that fool you! With a ₹6,000 buy-in, this tournament was still a value-packed powerhouse that had players buzzing. A whopping 142 finishers got a piece of the pie, each walking away with at least ₹10,800! Despite the overlay, this event proved that PokerBaazi knows how to deliver the goods, ensuring a profitable and exciting experience for everyone who dared to take a shot.

Final Table Results

1. Balanar – ₹8,57,558*
2. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi – ₹7,26,442*
3. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravrthy – ₹4,50,000
4. Ramji ‘upswing4eva’ Kishore G – ₹3,42,000
5. Ravi ‘Ravi955’ Thakur – ₹2,67,600
6. Mayank ‘Megalodon23’ Farshwan – ₹2,08,800
7. Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena – ₹1,62,000
8. Rahul ‘createdd’ Jain – ₹1,17,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

BSS Super Value – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 596

Re-entries – 574

Prize Pool – ₹25,43,580

Places Paid – 142

Punya ‘madhumangal’ Behera, a familiar face on PokerBaazi for the past 4.5 years, finally broke his dry spell and scored his first win of the year! He’s been chasing that big win since his outstanding second-place finish in The MoneyMaker in May 2023, and last night, it all came together for him in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD BSS Super Value. It was a big moment for this dedicated player.

This 5 PM flagship event wasn’t a walk in the park. Behera faced a tough field of 1,170 entries (596 unique) and went to work for nine hours and 14 minutes. But in the end, he came out on top, earning his first-ever BSS Super Value title and a sweet ₹3.34 Lakhs payday. This is his fifth-best score overall and his fourth-best on PokerBaazi this year. It’s a win that finally puts him in the green for the year, which must feel pretty good.

Punya Behera’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹6.08 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹1.24 Lakhs

Ashish ‘Imgabru’ Kumar, the NPS India 2024 Main Event silver medalist, also had a fantastic performance in the BSS Super Value. He’s been on a hot streak lately, making it to the final tables in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, The Quest, and Daily Last Chance. He finished runner-up in this event, taking home ₹2.95 Lakhs – his fifth-best online score ever. He had two other deep runs, bringing his total winnings for the day to almost ₹3.06 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹2,95,294

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹8,400

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹2,355

Ashish Kumar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.09 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹87.52 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.06 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹57.37 Lakhs

The BSS Super Value final table was packed with poker superstars, featuring last week’s Monster Turbo finalist Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar (5th for ₹1.09 Lakhs), The Summit (Double Ante) winner Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal (6th for ₹87,245), and 1000X#25 Thursday Prime champ Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (7th for ₹66,133).

The ₹2,500 buy-in BSS Super Value was a huge success, smashing its guarantee and creating a massive ₹25.44 Lakhs prize pool. The top 142 finishers got a piece of the pie, and even the min-cash awarded a generous ₹5,342.

Final Table Results

1. Punya ‘madhumangal’ Behera – ₹3,34,497
2. Ashish ‘Imgabru’ Kumar – ₹2,95,294
3. Ak1011 – ₹1,83,138
4. Kar98tieight20 – ₹1,39,897
5. Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar – ₹1,09,120
6. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹87,245
7. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹66,133
8. LadyGooner – ₹47,311

BSS Big Bounty KO – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 110

Re-entries – 96

Prize Pool – ₹20,60,000

Places Paid – 33

Amit ‘kavipri’ Gehani, the banker-turned-poker virtuoso with a taste for the high life, has added another trophy to his ever-growing collection. After an eight-week title-less streak since his Spartan Poker Mega Stack win in July, he came back strong last night and took down PokerBaazi’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD BSS Big Bounty KO. He was clearly fired up after his solid fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance last Tuesday, and this time, he went all the way.

Known for his fearless attitude and love of high-stakes action, this former IOPC The Crown champ sliced through a shark-infested field of 110 players (206 total entries) in the 8 PM KO flagship. His relentless momentum carried him to victory, earning him a sweet ₹3.55 Lakhs, including ₹28,000 in bounties. This is his fifth PokerBaazi flagship title this year and his 19th title overall in 2024!

Gehani, who recently joined the exclusive ‘₹6 Crore Club’ in online winnings, didn’t stop there. He kept his winning streak going, racking up a total of ₹3.85 Lakhs across three tournaments.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹3,55,240* (₹28,000 in bounties)

> 139th in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker for ₹24,000

> 141st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value for ₹5,342

Amit Gehani’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Spartan Poker and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹41.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.22 Crores

The competition was fierce, with February’s top scorer, JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar, also making a strong showing in the BSS Big BountyKO. Despite narrowly missing out on his first BSS Big Bounty KO title, Kumar’s runner-up finish earned him a hefty ₹2.48 Lakhs, including ₹14,000 in bounties. Kumar had a busy Sunday, racking up an impressive ₹4.57 Lakhs across seven tournaments. His top Sunday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹2,48,000* (₹14,000 in bounties)

> 9th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹68,054

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker for ₹37,000

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹35,586

> 8th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹32,420

> 21st in Adda52 Millions for ₹27,848

The BSS Big Bounty KO final table was packed with top-notch players, featuring heavy hitters like last night`s BSS Super Value finalist Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (3rd for ₹1.86 Lakhs), Nikesh ‘Durr102’ Chawla (4th for ₹1.54 Lakhs), Indian Poker Masters leaderboard crusher Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan (5th for ₹1.18 Lakhs), another IPM fiend Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal (6th for ₹78,140), the recent The Summit (Double Ante) podium finisher Deepankur ‘Dp179’ Gupta (7th for ₹85,000) and Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar (8th for ₹61,840).

With a buy-in of ₹11,500, the BSS Big Bounty KO was definitely high-stakes poker. But even with the high entry fee, it attracted a vast crowd, easily surpassing its advertised guarantee and generating a massive ₹20.60 Lakhs prize pool. The top 33 finishers got some big payouts, but every bounty claimed along the way was a win in itself.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Amit ‘kavipri’ Gehani – ₹3,55,240
2. JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar – ₹2,48,000
3. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹1,86,000
4. Nikesh ‘Durr102’ Chawla – ₹1,54,200
5. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹1,18,400
6. Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – ₹78,140
7. Deepankur ‘Dp179’ Gupta – ₹85,000
8. Ram ‘Mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹61,840

(6-Max) BSS SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 327

Re-entries – 229

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 87

Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, a well-known player currently ranked #2 on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, has done it again! He’s a symbol of consistency, having won the Nighttide DST Adda last Sunday and the 1000X#7 a few weeks ago. This time, he showed his skills in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD (6-Max) BSS SPRINT.

Thakur dominated the highly anticipated 8:30 PM (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, facing off against a huge field of 556 entries (327 unique players). After an intense 6.5 hours, he came out on top, winning his first-ever (6-Max) BSS SPRINT title and a well-deserved ₹1.84 Lakhs top prize.

Thakur started his Sunday grind with the BSS Kickoff and also had a deep run in the late-night Daily Last Chance, bringing his total Sunday winnings to a cool ₹1.95 Lakhs across three tournaments.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹1,83,840

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,757

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹4,139

A newcomer, ‘arvind93,’ also put up a great fight in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT. They were chasing their first-ever title on the platform and came close, finishing as the runner-up and taking home a site-best ₹1.20 Lakhs. This finish finally put them in the black.

arvind93’s PokerBaazi’s stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.72 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹89,614

Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope, a loyal PokerBaazi player, had an outstanding Sunday. He raked in a whopping ₹8.63 Lakhs across five deep runs, including two podium finishes. He also gave Thakur and ‘arvind93’ a run for their money in the (6-Max) BSS SPRINT, firing six bullets and finishing in a solid third place for ₹90,120. His remarkable Sunday achievements include:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker for ₹7,05,000

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT for ₹90,120

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹39,800

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹24,000

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s BSS for ₹3,613

Uttam Gope’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.27 Crores | Site Profits: ₹34.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹40.98 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.89 Lakhs

The (6-Max) BSS SPRINT final table was a battlefield, featuring notables like PokerBaazi stalwart Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha (4th for ₹68,400), last night’s BSS SuperStack podium finisher Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (5th for ₹57,960), and Pocket Kings finalist Pratik’ zpAAced’ Manjrekar (6th for ₹47,760).

The (6-Max) BSS SPRINT had a buy-in of ₹2,300, and while it fell slightly short of its guarantee by ₹88,000, it still paid out the top 87 players a share of the ₹12 Lakhs prize pool, with even a min-cash worth ₹5,830.

Final Table Results

1. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹1,83,840
2. arvind93 – ₹1,20,000
3. Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope – ₹90,120
4. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹68,400
5. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹57,960
6. Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹47,760

BSS Kickoff – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 208

Re-entries – 190

Prize Pool – ₹7,96,000

Places Paid – 59

PokerBaazi’s virtual felts were ablaze on Sunday, and ‘Champ1987‘ was the one fanning the flames! Just a day after conquering the Daily Morning SPRINT, this player came back with a vengeance, dominating the ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Kickoff and proving that their winning streak is far from over.

The 1:30 PM flagship event attracted 208 fierce contenders (398 total entries), but ‘Champ1987’ wasn’t intimidated. In a whirlwind 5.5-hour battle, they outplayed the opponents with surgical precision, claimed the coveted title and a handsome ₹98,987 after a three-way deal.

Champ1987’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.40 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

Sagnika ‘uterus’ Dam Chowdhury, last Sunday’s 1000X#34 podium finisher, also brought the heat to the daytime marquee, snagging a respectable runner-up spot and an equally impressive ₹98,071 from the deal. Chowdhury racked up another deep run in The MoneyMaker, raking in a handsome ₹1.43 Lakhs for the day.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s BSS Kickoff for ₹98,071* (three-way deal)

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker for ₹45,000

And ‘Royalking12,’ who battled fiercely throughout the tournament, rounded out the three-way deal with a commendable third-place finish and ₹86,318 payday, nearly erasing all previous losses.

The BSS Kickoff final table featured some worthy contenders like Kapil ‘Spady’ Arora, who took fourth for ₹55,242, last night’s The MoneyMaker podium finisher Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope added ₹39,800 in fifth place, while Thursday’s Daily Super Value runner-up Deepender ‘PINAKA’ Singh Ahlawat walked away with ₹31,840 for finishing sixth.

The ₹2,300 buy-in BSS Kickoff was a massive success, generating a prize pool of ₹7.96 Lakhs. The top 59 players took home well-deserved payouts, with even those who just barely made it into the money walking away with a sweet ₹4,139.

Final Table Results

1. Champ1987 – ₹98,987*
2. Sagnika ‘Uterus’ Dam Chowdhury – ₹98,071*
3. Royalking12 – ₹86,318*
4. Kapil ‘Spady’ Arora – ₹55,242
5. Uttam ‘brokenpocker’ Gope – ₹39,800
6. Deepender ‘PINAKA’ Singh Ahlawat – ₹31,840
7. WorldAtFeet – ₹26,905
8. Jerome – ₹21,810

*denotes a three-way deal

‘ayemi1122’ (Won ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance for ₹1.77 Lakhs), ‘jaldvhasehto’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD BSS for ₹50,400), Naman ‘klaus0072’ Pandey (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD BSS Afternoon Boost for ₹20,180), ‘poker4everz’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹20,050), and ‘DHANESH007’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for ₹12,490) won the other Sunday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Money Multiplier – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 873

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 110

With its ten starting flights, Junglee Poker’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD Money Multiplier was a thrilling experience from start to finish. Last week, 873 players battled it out in a high-stakes competition of the starting heats, hoping to make it to the finale. The 11 PM Sunday finale was electric. The tension was palpable as the blinds went up and the chips flew. And after 3.5 hours of intense play, ‘iguess..d’ emerged as the champion.

‘iguess..d’ is no stranger to success, having previously finished as runner-up in the AS#24 Tuesday Phoenix. They came into the finale ready to win, and their aggressive playstyle paid off. They navigated a challenging field and claimed the massive ₹8.99 Lakhs top prize.

The mysterious player ‘weapon42692141’ also put up an intense fight, finishing in second place and earning a well-deserved ₹5.50 Lakhs.

Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B, who had recently won the Tuesday Phoenix and made the final table in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour, was also in the mix. He was also busy at the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 Finale, working hard to get points for his team, Lucknow Kings. He simultaneously tacked the Money Multiplier finale, fighting his way to a third-place finish and taking home a respectable ₹4 Lakhs.

Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India, MPL Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.64 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.22 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹61.31 Lakhs

The final table of the Money Multiplier was brimming with familiar faces like the ever-present Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana-1’ Singh (5th for ₹2.50 Lakhs), last night’s Big Whale finalist Rubin ‘kornkid4’ Labroo (7th for ₹1.50 Lakhs) and Sunday Special Knockout finalist NaveenKumar ‘happyhunter’ S (8th for ₹1 Lakh).

Even with a ₹5,750 buy-in, the Money Multiplier had a surprising ₹19.60 Lakhs overlay, which meant insane value for the players. With the top 110 finishers guaranteed a share of the prize pool, it was a night where many players had the chance to turn their skills into some serious cash.

Final Table Results

1. iguess..d – ₹8,99,000
2. weapon42692141- ₹5,50,000
3. Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B – ₹4,00,000
4. Vikas41195899 – ₹3,00,000
5. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana-1’ Singh – ₹2,50,000
6. nolimit11 – ₹2,00,000
7. Rubin ‘kornkid4’ Labroo – ₹1,50,000
8. NaveenKumar ‘happyhunter’ S – ₹1,00,000

Sunday Special Knockout – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 320

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Regular Prize Pool- ₹12,00,000

Bounty Prize Pool- ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 34

Junglee Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout was an absolute thriller last night! Three hundred twenty players showed up for this 7:30 PM flagship, and it was a fight to the finish.

‘leleji’ came out on top after a gruelling 8.5 hours, a mystery player who last hit our radar with a podium finish in the AS#40 Friday Fighter last month. They walked away with a massive ₹2.93 Lakhs, and a considerable chunk of that – ₹1.32 Lakhs – was from bounties! They played their hearts out, leaving with a pocket full of cash.

‘baton34769023’ also put up an amazing fight. They’d already won the Azadi Series Mini Main Event last month and weren’t slowing down. Even though they had to re-enter once, they still managed to snag second place and ₹2.66 Lakhs (₹1.07 Lakhs in bounties).

Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni had his game face on last night. He’d just won PokerBaazi’s Daily Super Value and made back-to-back final-table appearances in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder and Adda52’s Godfather Lite last week, so he was riding high on form. He finished third in the Sunday Special Knockout, taking home ₹1.36 Lakhs (with ₹19,766 in bounties).

But Boneni wasn’t done yet. He was also deep in the Sunday Special Knockout Mini and almost won that one too! Again firing two entries, he finished as the runner-up, which got him another ₹77,687 (including ₹12,773 in bounties) just 15 minutes after his Sunday Special Knockout podium exit. All in all, Boneni had an incredible Sunday, raking in a total of ₹2.51 Lakhs!

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout for ₹1,36,286* (₹19,766 in bounties)

> 2nd in Junglee Poker’s Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹77,687* (₹12,773 in bounties)

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker for ₹37,000

Sreeharsha Boneni’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹39.78 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.59 Lakhs

The Sunday Special Knockout final table saw some familiar faces in action, including Money Multiplier finalist NaveenKumar ‘happyhunter’ S, who finished fifth, earning ₹81,225. Joining him was last week’s WTF finalist, Yash ‘Reeraiser21’ Chitre, who placed eighth for ₹55,004.

The Sunday Special Knockout, with its ₹5,750 buy-in, came in shy of hitting its guarantee, recording an unexpected ₹4 Lakhs overlay. This shortfall was a bonus for the players, giving them a chance at even more value. The top 34 players got a share of that sweet ₹20 Lakhs prize pool, so it was a profitable night for everyone who cashed in.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. leleji – ₹2,92,736
2. baton34769023 – ₹2,65,863
3. Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni – ₹1,36,286
4. climbit36756305 – ₹1,07,315
5. NaveenKumar ‘happyhunter’ S – ₹81,225
6. $00th$ayer – ₹70,141
7. vishal9785 – ₹53,640
8. Yash ‘Reeraiser21’ Chitre – ₹55,004

‘kenpachipoker’ won the ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special Knockout Mini for ₹1.33 Lakhs.

Adda52

Big Whale – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 528

Re-entries – 378

Survivors – 96

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 89

Online poker sensation Tarush ‘tarush123’ Gupta is back in the winner’s circle, and this time, he’s made a BIG splash by conquering Adda52’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD Big Whale. This wasn’t just any win for Gupta; it was a long-awaited victory in a prestigious multi-flight Sunday headliner that had eluded him several times before, including a heart-wrenching runner-up finish back in February.

Gupta has been on a red-hot streak over the past week, particularly on PokerBaazi. His phenomenal run includes a final table finish in the 1000X#40 Main Event last Sunday, fourth place in The EndeavourLite on Tuesday, another final table showing in The Quest on Friday, and a third-place finish in Blockbuster. His consistent appearances deep into tournaments have made him one of the most feared names on the circuit.

But his victory in the Big Whale truly stole the show. This Sunday night showstopper was a battle of epic proportions, recording 906 total entries (528 unique) across five starting flights. Ninety-six survivors reconverged at 10 PM last night for the final faceoff. Gupta went head-to-head with some of the best players for 5 hours and 11 minutes of intense play before coming out on top, taking home a scorching ₹8.85 Lakhs—his second-best online score and his eighth title of 2024.

Gupta’s success didn’t stop with the Big Whale. He also made a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker, adding another ₹30,000 to his winnings in 99th place. By the end of the night, his total haul reached an explosive ₹9.15 Lakhs, making him one of Sunday`s top earners!

The Big Whale also saw the resurgence of Sanket ‘cowboy12’ Jain, an Adda52 stalwart known for his runner-up finish in the AOPS Main Event in 2020. Jain nearly broke a 2.5-month title drought, finishing second and securing a strong ₹6.42 Lakhs—his best score of the year. Jain had a deep run in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack (121st for ₹10,800), bringing his total Sunday earnings to ₹6.53 Lakhs.

Sanket Jain’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹49.58 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹34.10 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹5.23 Lakhs

The Big Whale final table was packed with some serious talent, including Satyam ‘9X8X8X3X6X’ Bhalla (3rd for ₹4.66 Lakhs), 2022 POY#3 Arjanveer ‘arjan30’ Singh Chadha (5th for ₹2.45 Lakhs), Priyank ‘Piko1432’ Kothari (6th for ₹1.78 Lakhs), Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo (7th for ₹1.29 Lakhs) and Jitesh ‘Jiteshamritkar’ Amritkar (8th for ₹93,777).

The Big Whale attracted a massive field of seasoned grinders and ambitious newcomers. With a ₹5,750 buy-in and a whopping ₹50 Lakhs prize pool, it narrowly missed its advertised guarantee by ₹4.70 Lakhs (~10% shortfall), delivering exceptional value for the 89 players who made it to the money.

Final Table Results

1. Tarush ‘tarush123’ Gupta – ₹8,84,699
2. Sanket ‘cowboy12’ Jain – ₹6,42,026
3. Satyam ‘9X8X8X3X6X’ Bhalla – ₹4,65,919
4. vasushrest – ₹3,38,117
5. Arjanveer ‘arjan30’ Singh Chadha – ₹2,45,371
6. Priyank ‘Piko1432’ Kothari – ₹1,78,066
7. Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo – ₹1,29,223
8. Jitesh ‘Jiteshamritkar’ Amritkar – ₹93,777

Adda52 Millions – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,500

Entries – 144

Re-entries – 100

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 35

The Indian poker scene was still buzzing after the Pocket52 Poker Sports League Season 6 Live Finale and Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik, the poker virtuoso who lit up the WPT Cambodia Championship and is one of the six finalists for the 2023 People`s Poker Championship title, was right in the thick of the action. This guy is a true crusher, both live and online!

Just weeks after his victory in Adda52’s Voyager and a sizzling runner-up finish in The Summit Lite, the Kurukshetra-based poker pro was hungry for more. And last night, he delivered a masterclass performance, dominating the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Adda52 Millions!

Just as the excitement from the Pocket52 PSL Season 6 Finale was settling down, Kaushik, who steered his team, Kolkata Wizards, to a runner-up finish, dove headfirst into the online Sunday grind. Adda52 Millions was his target, and he wasn’t about to let anything stand in his way.

The 9 PM flagship event was an epic clash, with 244 competitors (144 unique) battling it out for the coveted title. The virtual felt was charged with tension and excitement for over nine gruelling hours. With his trademark aggressive style and razor-sharp focus, Kaushik navigated the field with the precision of a surgeon. When the dust settled, he emerged victorious, claiming his second Adda52 Millions title, his sixth-largest haul on Adda52, and a hefty ₹4.89 Lakhs payday. Kaushik continued his winning streak, racking up a striking ₹5.77 Lakhs across five deep runs on Sunday night.

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

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹41,040

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s The Moneymaker for ₹24,000

> 22nd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹13,875

> 32nd in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹8,896

Amit Kaushik’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.79 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.42 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹44.13 Lakhs

Karan ‘nebzo’ Sitlani, the “High Roller Specialist” fresh off his win in Adda52’s The Mint last week, gave Kaushik a run for his money in the Adda52 Millions. Their heads-up battle was a sight to behold, but, in the end, Sitlani had to settle for the runner-up spot, but his ₹3.62 Lakhs payday marked his third-biggest score on the platform. He continued his strong performance with deep runs in three more events, including a solid final table finish in the Sunday Head Hunter, ending the night with ₹5.24 Lakhs in total winnings.

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

> 5th in Adda52’s Sunday Head Hunter for ₹1,20,093

> 60th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹21,796

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s BSS Big Bounty KO for ₹20,000

Karan Sitlani’s online stats (Adda52 and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹61.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.54 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹29.21 Lakhs

The final table of Adda52 Millions was a melting pot of top pros and hungry contenders. Saturday’s Bounty Adda runner-up Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma (3rd for ₹2.67 Lakhs), Friday’s The Ballers finalist Sahil ‘bluffme19‘ Chutani (4th for ₹1.98 Lakhs), the always-dangerous Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani (5th for ₹1.46 Lakhs) and Friday’s Daily Super Value runner-up Kripansh ‘kripanshk’ Khosla (6th for ₹1.08 Lakhs) all battled it out for the top spot, making for an electrifying finale.

With its ₹11,500 buy-in, Adda52 Millions might have experienced a substantial ₹60,000 overlay, but that didn’t stop the action from being red-hot. The top 35 players shared in the ₹25 Lakhs prize pool, each taking home at least ₹23,943.

Final Table Results

1. Amit ‘ragingbull’ Kaushik – ₹4,88,889
2. Karan ‘nebzo’ Sitlani – ₹3,61,630
3. Satya ‘Comedypoker’ Pal Verma – ₹2,67,496
4. Sahil ‘bluffme19‘ Chutani – ₹1,97,866
5. Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablani – ₹1,46,361
6. Kripansh ‘kripanshk’ Khosla – ₹1,08,263

Sunday Head Hunter – ₹22 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 214

Re-Entries – 174

Total Prize Pool – ₹22,00,000

Places Paid – 62

Mubashir ‘Copains37’ Ahamed Adeepat, a newcomer to Adda52, had a night he won’t forget, snagging his first-ever title on the platform in the ₹22 Lakhs GTD Sunday Head Hunter. This was only his seventh tournament since joining Adda52 last Thursday, making it a pretty impressive achievement. He walked away with an awesome ₹4.13 Lakhs, including a hefty ₹1.93 Lakhs in bounties. This win definitely sets the stage for a promising poker career for him.

The 8 PM flagship event was a marathon, lasting almost eight hours. Adeepat faced some tough competition from a field of 388 entries (214 unique), but he managed to come out on top. It’s worth noting that he’s been on a roll, cashing in every event he’s played on Adda52 so far.

Mubashir Ahamed Adeepat’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.68 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Another player who had a great night was Mohit ‘thejokerrrrr’ Mehta. He was runner-up in Natural8 India’s Zodiac Pig Bounty Feast last Sunday, and he almost won the Sunday Head Hunter this time around. He ended up in second place, earning ₹2.30 Lakhs, including ₹68,246 in bounties.

Mehta clearly had a night of close calls. He also went deep in Natural8 India’s Sunday Hypersonic 15, where he finished as the runner-up again and won ₹1.44 Lakhs. Overall, it was a successful Sunday for him, with total winnings of at least ₹3.74 Lakhs.

The final table of the Sunday Head Hunter was packed with talented players. We saw Habil ‘MuckTheSystem’ Jiruwala (who finished on the podium in Thursday’s Monster Turbo) in third place for ₹1.48 Lakhs. Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra came in fourth for ₹1.06 Lakhs, and ‘High Roller Specialist’ Karan ‘nebzo’ Sitlani (who was runner-up in last night’s Adda52 Millions) finished fifth for ₹1.20 Lakhs. Nitesh ‘hopster99’ Baliyan (6th for ₹61,604), Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma (7th for ₹50,624) and Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade (8th for ₹39,145) rounded out the final eight.

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, the Sunday Head Hunter fell short of its ₹22 Lakhs guarantee by a massive ₹4.84 Lakhs. This created a great opportunity for the players, with 62 of them making it into the money and many others grabbing juicy bounties.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Mubashir ‘Copains37’ Ahamed Adeepat – ₹4,13,309
2. Mohit ‘thejokerrrrr’ Mehta – ₹2,29,958
3. Habil ‘MuckTheSystem’ Jiruwala – ₹1,48,390
4. Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra – ₹1,05,558
5. Karan ‘nebzo’ Sitlani – ₹1,20,093
6. Nitesh ‘hopster99’ Baliyan – ₹61,604
7. Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma – ₹50,624
8. Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade – ₹39,145

Sunday Showdown – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,450

Entries – 182

Re-entries – 121

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 142

Sunil ‘bababk’ Arora, who hadn’t won a title on Adda52 since his victory in the Knock Out Arena almost two months ago, finally broke his dry spell last evening. He took down the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Showdown, adding another accomplishment to his poker resume.

In this 7 PM flagship event, Arora, who was a finalist in last week’s Big Whale, battled his way past 181 opponents (303 total entries) over a gruelling seven hours and 44 minutes. His impressive performance earned him his first-ever Sunday Showdown title and a handsome ₹2.35 Lakhs, thanks to a three-way deal. This marks his biggest online win of the year!

Sunil Arora’s online stats (Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Varun ‘omniknight’ Meena gave Arora a run for his money in the Sunday Showdown but had to settle for second place, still walking away with a respectable ₹2.13 Lakhs from the deal.

Varun Meena’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.80 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55.24 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Adda52 regular ‘ashish8888,‘ who has been playing on the platform since April 2018, rounded out the podium with a personal best ₹2 Lakhs for their third-place finish.

ashish8888’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.24 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.16 Lakhs

The Sunday Showdown final table was packed with heavyweights, including Friday’s WTF and Daily Morning SPRINT champion Archit ‘RareAbility55’ Saraogi (4th for ₹1.12 Lakhs), Thursday’s Monster Turbo runner-up, Young Gun Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair (5th for ₹82,321), Ashish ‘ashish_fa’ Kumar (6th for ₹60,341), WSOP bracelet winner Kartik ‘Pegasus1505’ Ved (7th for ₹44,230), and last night’s BSS Big Bounty runner-up JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar (8th for ₹32,420).

Despite the thrilling action, the ₹3,450 buy-in Sunday Showdown fell short of its advertised guarantee by a landslide ₹5.91 Lakhs. However, the top 142 finishers still managed to cash in, turning a sweet profit for their efforts.

Final Table Results

1. Sunil ‘bababk’ Arora – ₹2,35,142*
2. Varun ‘omniknight’ Meena – ₹2,12,722*
3. ashish8888 – ₹1,99,547*
4. Archit ‘RareAbility55’ Saraogi – ₹1,12,307
5. Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair – ₹82,321
6. Ashish ‘ashish_fa’ Kumar – ₹60,341
7. Kartik ‘Pegasus1505’ Ved – ₹44,230
8. JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar – ₹32,420

*denotes a three-way deal

The WAR title winners of the day included ‘Atom2001’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD WAR Sunday Battle for ₹17,626) and ‘Sksaif577’ (Won ₹30K GTD WAR Face Off for ₹5,867).

‘afficionado’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹59,371), Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹32,772), and ‘rajesh122333’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹31,648) won the other Sunday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 215

Re-entries – 123

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 142

Pocket52’s September Tournament Series has been delivering some exhilarating poker action every day, and last night was no different. And ‘Kingthinosc’ stole the show, taking down the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings, one of the platform’s weekly highlights. This was their first-ever title on Pocket52, even though they’ve been playing since December 2023. They beat a field of 338 entries (215 unique) in the 8 PM Sunday flagship, and after hours of intense play, they walked away with a personal best ₹1.71 Lakhs and the coveted title.

Kingthinosc’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.18 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Another player who made a splash was ‘DennyCrane,’ who nearly snatched victory in their first week on Pocket52! They came in second place, which is still a fantastic accomplishment, and earned ₹1.20 Lakhs.

DennyCrane’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.29 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.12 Lakhs

The Pocket Kings final table was full of skilled players, including Saksham ‘Razorfish’ Sharma (3rd for ₹89,935), Ishan ‘Ishan2203’ Sharma (5th for ₹53,373), and the always-consistent Pratik ‘GorillaGlue’ Manjrekar (7th for ₹33,307).

The Pocket Kings had a buy-in of ₹3,300, and while there was a marginal overlay of ₹30,278, it didn’t stop the top 142 players from cashing in on the seven-figure prize pool, adding to the Sunday excitement.

Final Table Results

1. Kingthinosc – ₹1,70,552
2. DennyCrane – ₹1,19,793
3. Saksham ‘Razorfish’ Sharma – ₹89,935
4. Bijuu – ₹68,607
5. Ishan ‘Ishan2203’ Sharma – ₹53,373
6. AkhilTiwari – ₹41,919
7. Pratik ‘GorillaGlue’ Manjrekar – ₹33,307
8. Gameofthrones – ₹26,832

‘Brand20’ (Won the ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹11,871) and ‘MariaHo’ (Won the ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,184) won the other Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Supreme for ₹44,400), Avinash ‘iFartUfaint’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,200), ‘DON00007’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Bullet Turbo for ₹22,200), and ‘Play_like_pro’ (Won ₹80K GTD Fullhouse for ₹17,760) won the Sunday marquees on Spartan Poker.

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