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Daily Majors: Thursday Flagships Explode With Big Wins by Nitesh Katiyar, Ritwik Khanna, Aditya Agarwal & Aayush Arya

Thursday’s poker action was nothing short of epic! The excitement was off the charts with PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crore GTD National Poker Series India 2024 nearing its Sunday finale. Meanwhile, Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 4.0 continued its tradition of creating poker lakhpatis, adding another name to the list of winners. Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire and Adda52’s Nano Poker Series kept the adrenaline pumping with high-stakes action for players at all skill levels. And Junglee Poker`s epic ₹10+ Crores GTD Poker Premiere League kick starts with PPL Series 1 today, raising the stakes even higher!

Nitesh Katiyar, a former MS #7 – Friday Millionaire champion, made the Thursday headlines after clinching a long-awaited NPS Gold Medal and a jaw-dropping ₹10.17 Lakhs payday in PokerBaazi’s NPS #127 Deepstack Championship. This marked his third career million-rupee win and his biggest score ever on the platform.

Raghav Chauhan, a former NPS gold medalist, also delivered a strong performance in the Deepstack Championship, earning the Silver Medal and a remarkable ₹7.81 Lakhs, totalling ₹7.85 Lakhs for the day.

PokerBaazi’s ‘caishen’ made history! They conquered the NPS #126 Deepdive, securing their first-ever NPS Gold Medal and a career-best ₹3.03 Lakhs payout. NPS stalwart ‘thekid‘ (anonymity requested) finished runner-up, earning ₹2.31 Lakhs. This achievement added another Silver Medal to their impressive series tally (already boasting two Golds and a previous Silver). But ‘thekid’ didn’t stop there – three significant deep runs boosted their winnings to a remarkable ₹2.59 Lakhs and catapulted them to a joint #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard!

The NPS India 2024 continued its Gold Medal streak with exciting wins by Mayank Maruka (Won NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹2.68 Lakhs), NPS India 2022 Main Event champion Chirag Sodha (Won NPS#129 PLO-6 for ₹2.14 Lakhs), ‘nehap888’ (Won NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹1.96 Lakhs), Imran Anwar (Won NPS#123 4-Max Hyper SPRINT for ₹1.61 Lakhs), Thiyam Dannish (Won NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1.44 Lakhs).

The unstoppable force Rising Star Ritwik Khanna continues his rampage! Fresh off his Tuesday Maximum win, he conquered Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum, transforming a modest ₹2,300 satellite entry into a jaw-dropping ₹5.39 Lakhs payday. His relentless grind in seven deep runs boosted his total winnings for the night to an astonishing ₹6.02 Lakhs, rocketing him into the Top 5 of the POY standings and #3 on the March leaderboard. Rishabh Gupta also had a notable night, amassing ₹4.92 Lakhs from deep runs in the Thursday Maximum (runner-up) and Thursday Smash.

Sahil Nevatiya, the reigning PokerGuru Star of the Week, maintained his hot streak on Natural8 India. He amassed a whopping ₹5.33 Lakhs from three deep runs, including a standout eighth-place finish in the 150 Thursday Throwdown Bounty that added ₹4.21 Lakhs to his haul.

Sahil Nevatiya
Sahil Nevatiya

 

Poker pioneer and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee Aditya Agarwal proved his dominance, taking down Adda52’s Godfather for the second time and pocketing ₹4.65 Lakhs (banking ₹4.82 Lakhs in total). Rubin Labroo settled for a runner-up finish and ₹3.40 Lakhs. Three additional deep runs earned him a total of ₹3.65 Lakhs for the night.

WSOP bracelet winner and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, Young Gun Aayush Arya, conquered Spartan Poker`s Thursday Smash, adding a substantial ₹4.19 Lakhs to his day`s total of ₹4.69 Lakhs. Jasmeet Singh Gill finished runner-up for ₹2.84 Lakhs.

Junglee Poker’s ‘suryaishu12‘ dominated the Thursday Deepstacks, clinching the title and a sweet ₹2.23 Lakhs payout. ‘Crazyjesus’ finished runner-up for 1.71 Lakhs.

Pocket52’s ‘maamonosha‘ is on fire! Two days after snagging T20 and Brunch titles, they added another victory to their streak, clinching the Pocket Magnets for a ₹48,371 payday.

The list of Thursday champions doesn’t stop there! Tejas Anantha, Yuvraj Bhardwaj (won two titles), Deepak Singh, Sumit Ghosh, and Sharad Haridasan also made the winner`s list.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

NPS#127 Deepstack Championship – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,625

Entries – 482

Re-entries – 549

Prize Pool – ₹77,33,000

Places Paid – 193

Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar, a former MS #7 – Friday Millionaire champion, though not the most frequent competitor online, has a knack for making his appearances count, particularly in high-stakes events. He clinched a long-awaited NPS Gold Medal and a jaw-dropping ₹10.17 Lakhs payday in the Thursday headliner, PokerBaazi’s ₹60 Lakhs GTD NPS #127 Deepstack Championship. This marks his third career million-rupee win and his biggest score ever on the platform.

Nitesh Katiyar
Nitesh Katiyar

 

Katiyar, investing in three entries, masterfully outplayed a massive field of 1,031 entries (482 unique) in this deep-structured 7:30 PM showstopper. The tournament raged for over 8.5 gruelling hours, but Katiyar emerged as the champion. This victory not only makes him the night’s top earner but also snaps a 10-month title drought.

Nitesh Katiyar’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹73.13 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹20.28 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Former NPS gold medalist Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan made a statement with his deep run in the Deepstack Championship, ultimately securing the Silver Medal and a whopping ₹7.81 Lakhs payday. This marks his fourth-largest score ever and his best performance in 2024. Chauhan wasn’t done yet – he also min-cashed in NPS #126 Deepdive (137th for ₹4,169), boosting his total winnings for the night to over ₹7.85 Lakhs.

Raghav Chauhan
Raghav Chauhan

 

Raghav Chauhan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹30.85 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

The NPS#49 (PLO-6) HighRoller Silver medalist and industry stalwart Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja added a Bronze Medal to his accolades in the Deepstack Championship, earning a hefty ₹5.54 Lakhs – his second-best score in 2024.

Sanjay Taneja
Sanjay Taneja

 

Taneja’s relentless grind continued, cashing in another three NPS events and raking in a total ₹5.76 Lakhs. This multi-event surge, headlined by the Bronze Medal finish, brings him back into overall profitability on PokerBaazi.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹5,53,647

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹14,921

> 124th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 199th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1,421

Sanjay Taneja’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55,115 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The final table of the NPS#127 Deepstack Championship was a warzone featuring some of the best poker talents in the country. Young Gun Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover (4th for ₹3.91 Lakhs), last night’s Nano DST fourth-place finisher and TLB leaderboard fiend Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (5th for ₹2.70 Lakhs), poker coach Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi (6th for ₹1.60 Lakhs), the in-form Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi (7th for ₹1.25 Lakhs), and Rajesh ‘intervention’ Shukla (8th for ₹98,976) gave it their all in this epic battle for the title.

The ₹8,625 entry buy-in NPS#127 Deepstack Championship proved another massive success for the NPS India 2024. It obliterated its guarantee, amassing a ₹77.33 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards flowed deep, with the top 193 finishers securing a slice of the pie – a testament to the series’ ever-growing popularity.

Final Table Results

  1. Nitesh ‘batmanpok’ Katiyar – ₹10,16,824
  2. Raghav ‘raghav14082’ Chauhan – ₹7,80,983
  3. Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja – ₹5,53,647
  4. Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹3,91,265
  5. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹2,69,864
  6. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹1,60,063
  7. Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹1,25,267
  8. Rajesh ‘intervention’ Shukla – ₹98,976

 

NPS#126 Deepdive – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 583

Re-entries – 575

Prize Pool – ₹23,16,000

Places Paid – 211

PokerBaazi loyalist ‘caishen’ has finally struck gold! This dedicated grinder, playing on the platform since June 2021, clinched their first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS #126 Deepdive.

Outlasting a massive field of 1,158 entries (583 unique players) in the 6:30 PM flagship across an epic 8.5-hour showdown, ‘caishen’ emerged victorious, securing a personal-best payday of ₹3.03 Lakhs. This triumph decisively surpasses their previous best score of ₹2.13 Lakhs from a win in last October’s BVS#13.

caishen’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.81 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.45 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

The battle for the Deepdive title was intense! NPS legend ‘thekid’ (anonymity requested), hungry for their third Gold Medal of NPS India 2024, put up a valiant fight. Already boasting titles from the NPS #50 Marathon and NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT, they ultimately secured a well-deserved runner-up finish worth ₹2.31 Lakhs. This adds a second Silver Medal to their collection (their previous one coming from last week’s NPS#83 (PLO-4) HighRoller) and propels them to a joint #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard alongside three-time NPS 2024 gold medalist Deepak Singh.

‘thekid’ didn’t stop there, cashing in three additional events for a total haul of ₹2.59 Lakhs and even making Day 2 of Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹2,31,368

> 168th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 58th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹11,704

> 150th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹2,833

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 4)

Rajesh ‘intervntion’ Kumar Shukla (opted out of tracking) clinched the Bronze Medal in the NPS #126 Deepdive, adding a sweet ₹1.66 Lakhs to his poker bankroll.

Young Gun Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta displayed his skillset, racking up a neat ₹1.92 Lakhs across six deep-run finishes, including a fourth place in NPS#126 Deepdive.

Anmol Mehta
Anmol Mehta

 

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹1,14,642

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹33,250

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Helicopter for ₹29,100

> 26th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹5,833

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹4,886

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹4,618

Dominating the NPS Series Leaderboard and ranked #5 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard, Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh continues his relentless climb, cashing in all seven NPS tournaments on Thursday! His dedication is undeniable, boosting his total NPS India 2024 cashes to a jaw-dropping 102 (including victories in the NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT and NPS#27 Slamdunk) and padding his winnings with an additional ₹1.60 Lakhs.

Aman Parakh
Aman Parakh

 

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹81,060

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹31,666

> 110th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹18,558

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹9,235

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹6,922

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹6,487

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹6,411

Aman Parakh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹95.50 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹29.59 Lakhs | Ranked #10 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #13 in Annual Profits | Ranked #10 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings | NPS Medals Won: 4 Gold, 3 Silver and 2 Bronze | Ranked #5 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard | Ranked #1 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS #126 Deepdive generated a massive ₹23.16 Lakhs prize pool, creating extra value for players. The top 211 finishers got paid, ensuring another action-packed night of poker at the NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

  1. caishen – ₹3,03,396
  2. thekid – ₹2,31,368
  3. Rajesh ‘intervntion’ Kumar Shukla – ₹1,65,826
  4. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹1,14,642
  5. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹81,060
  6. Fruitfulllll – ₹49,099
  7. madmax1018 – ₹37,056
  8. Joyilotha – ₹28,487

 

NPS#128 SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 598

Re-entries – 420

Prize Pool – ₹20,36,000

Places Paid – 193

Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka, riding the high from his outstanding Sunday Smash and Super Over triumphs on Sunday, continues to incinerate the competition. His latest conquest – PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #128 SPRINT – further solidifies his status as one of the hottest players in Indian poker.

Mayank Maruka
Mayank Maruka

 

In the 8.30 PM NPS#128 SPRINT, Maruka outlasted a massive field of 1,018 players (598 unique) after an epic 7-hour battle. His stellar performance earned him a hefty ₹2.68 Lakhs payday (after four entries) and his second Gold Medal of the series (third overall). This win skyrockets him to #12 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with a commanding 20 points.

But the night was far from over! Maruka’s total haul for the evening reached a hefty ₹3.54 Lakhs thanks to a staggering eight deep runs! This included his title victory, two additional final table appearances, and several other cashes, blasting him up to #38 on the NPS Series Leaderboard, a position built on 72 cashes!

Maruka’s top Thursday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹2,67,734

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Helicopter for ₹43,000

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹22,424

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Death Over for ₹5,625

> 112nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹5,315

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #14 | Annual Winning: ₹87.23 Lakhs | Moves to #14 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold and 1 Silver

Akshit ‘siddleriddle’ Madan deserves special recognition. He fought fiercely in the NPS #128 SPRINT, securing a thrilling runner-up finish and pocketing a career-best ₹2.06 Lakhs – their first-ever NPS Silver Medal!

Akshit Madan
Akshit Madan

 

Akshit Madan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹63.32 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava (opted out of our tracking) also made a mark in NPS#128 SPRINT, clinching the Bronze Medal and a cool ₹1.46 Lakhs.

The NPS #128 SPRINT final table was a stage overflowing with talent. Rahul ‘GhatakTheGreat’ Sengar (6th for ₹42,145) and the ever-dangerous Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma (8th for ₹26,061) added fuel to the competitive fire.

The NPS#128 SPRINT’s massive ₹20.36 Lakhs prize pool, fueled by a ₹1,018 entry fee, blew past expectations. Rewards flowed deep, reaching the top 193 finishers – a testament to the ever-growing allure of NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

  1. Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹2,67,734
  2. Akshit ‘siddleriddle’ Madan – ₹2,05,636
  3. Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava – ₹1,45,778
  4. Sushkas – ₹1,03,022
  5. Champ1109 – ₹71,056
  6. Rahul ‘GhatakTheGreat’ Sengar – ₹42,145
  7. Cicada3301 – ₹32,983
  8. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹26,061

 

NPS#124 Slamdunk – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 447

Re-entries – 547

Prize Pool – ₹14,91,000

Places Paid – 193

PokerBaazi player ‘nehap888’ celebrated a major breakthrough on Thursday! They clinched their first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #124 Slamdunk.

This win has been a long time coming for ‘nehap888.’ They’ve been eagerly chasing a big score since their thrilling BSS Super Value victory on New Year’s Eve. Their dedication and two entries in the 4 PM NPS #124 paid off handsomely! After a gruelling 7-hour-and-45-minute battle, they conquered a massive 994-entry field (447 unique) to claim a handsome ₹1.96 Lakhs payday – their second-biggest ever on PokerBaazi!

nehap888’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

NPS Podium powerhouse Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu (opted out of our tracking) has made a stunning comeback to form in the NPS India 2024 after a short downswing! Already boasting three Golds and a Bronze this series, he added another impressive medal to his haul – a Silver in the NPS #124 Slamdunk. This runner-up finish earned him a hefty ₹1.51 Lakhs, catapulting him from #3 to #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with a stunning 37 points.

Abhishek Sonu
Abhishek Sonu

 

But Sonu’s exploits didn’t stop there – he cashed in three other NPS events, boosting his total winnings for the day to ₹1.68 Lakhs and propelling him to #27 on the NPS Series Leaderboard!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹1,50,591

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹8,109

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹5,975

> 170th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹3,461

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS Main Event (Qualifier 5)

It’s a historic moment for poker streamer Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi! He secured his first-ever NPS medal – a Bronze – in the NPS #124 Slamdunk, proving his ever-growing poker skills and added a sweet ₹1.07 Lakhs to his bankroll. He cashed in three additional NPS events, bringing his total haul for the day to an impressive ₹1.26 Lakhs.

Aniruddha Joshi
Aniruddha Joshi

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹1,06,756

> 163rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 128th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹3,868

> 143rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,486

Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The NPS#124 Slamdunk final table brimmed with poker talent! Ritesh ‘KingOfAllSpades’ Kumar (4th for ₹75,445) and NPS#111 Marathon silver medalist Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath (8th for ₹19,085) added more heat to the battle.

The ₹1,725 buy-in NPS #124 Slamdunk crushed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹14.91 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards flowed deep, with the top 193 finishers securing a slice of the action, adding even more fuel to the ongoing excitement of the NPS India 2024 saga!

Final Table Results

  1. nehap888 – ₹1,96,067
  2. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹1,50,591
  3. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi – ₹1,06,756
  4. Ritesh ‘KingOfAllSpades’ Kumar – ₹75,445
  5. 10Jsuited – ₹52,036
  6. vire7 – ₹30,864
  7. sagarpupul – ₹24,154
  8. Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath – ₹19,085

 

NPS#129 (PLO-6) – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,070

Entries – 342

Re-entries – 559

Prize Pool – ₹16,22,000

Places Paid – 115

NPS India 2022 Main Event champion Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha has done it again. He’s now a three-time NPS Gold Medalist, this time showcasing his PLO dominance in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #129 (PLO-6).

Chirag Sodha
Chirag Sodha

 

Sodha’s versatility is undeniable! His previous two NPS Golds were in NLH tournaments in 2022, but he fearlessly re-entered the 9:30 PM PLO-6 battle three times after an early bust. His relentless drive led him to outlast a massive 901-entry field (341 unique) after a 6.5-hour clash to claim the ₹2.14 Lakhs top prize. This victory and his earlier Bronze in NPS#88 (PLO-5) Slamdunk prove his PLO skills are right up there with his NLH prowess.

But Sodha wasn’t done! This poker powerhouse cashed in six other tournaments (including five in other NPS events), raking in an impressive ₹2.84 Lakhs total for the night. His determined grind has paid off – with 107 cashes in NPS India 2024 so far, he’s rocketed to #7 on the Series Leaderboard, hungry for more wins as the series enters its final stretch.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹2,14,078

> 11th in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹35,100

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹18,558

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,324

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹3,585

> 122nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,486

Chirag Sodha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.56 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.36 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze | Moves to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Mid-stakes regular Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi deserves recognition! His determination for a career second Gold Medal in the NPS #129, including three entries, earned him a hard-fought runner-up spot and a ₹1.31 Lakhs payout. This marks a remarkable fourth NPS Silver Medal – his second in this series alone!

Dhaval Doshi
Dhaval Doshi

 

Doshi wasn’t done yet, cashing in two additional NPS events. He banked ₹1.50 Lakhs for the night and climbed to #17 on the NPS Series Leaderboard with a staggering 101 cashes thus far.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹1,31,366

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹15,506

> 184th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,689

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#149 Main Event (Qualifier 5)

Dhaval Doshi’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.11 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹47.47 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS #129 final table was packed with talent. ‘sujit211990’ celebrated a thrilling breakthrough. They clinched their maiden NPS medal (Bronze) and their personal-best payout of ₹1.07 Lakhs. Sanjay ‘Sanju876’ Bharti (4th for ₹89,037) and Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi (6th for ₹55,466) also brought their A-game to this PLO showdown.

This ₹2,070 buy-in PLO-6 event absolutely crushed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹16.22 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards flowed deep, with the top 115 finishers all cashing in. This thrilling event adds yet another feather to the cap of the record-breaking NPS India 2024 saga.

Final Table Results

  1. Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha – ₹2,14,078
  2. Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹1,31,366
  3. sujit211990 – ₹1,06,552
  4. Sanjay ‘Sanju876’ Bharti – ₹89,037
  5. Jerome – ₹72,008
  6. Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi – ₹55,466

 

NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,495

Entries – 479

Re-entries – 670

Prize Pool – ₹14,94,000

Places Paid – 211

Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar is on fire! Three days after his thrilling NPS#112 Deepdive victory, he’s back on top, clinching a second NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT.

Anwar proved unstoppable in the 2:30 PM event, outlasting a massive 1,149-player field (479 unique) in a whirlwind 4-hour battle. His relentless grind, fueled by seven entries, culminated in a thrilling heads-up deal that secured him a massive ₹1.61 Lakhs payday. The two Gold Medals, combined with an earlier Bronze Medal in the NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT, skyrockets Anwar to #8 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard (sharing the spot with three others).

But Anwar’s Thursday exploits didn’t stop there! He cashed in three more PokerBaazi events, boosting his total winnings to a striking ₹1.98 Lakhs!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1,60,787* (heads-up deal)

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹27,846

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹5,676

> 190th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹4,169

Imran Anwar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹56.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 1 Bronze

Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam also shone brightly, earning his first NPS medal of the series – a dazzling Silver in the NPS #123 Hyper SPRINT. His heads-up deal earned him his third-largest online score ever worth ₹1.84 Lakhs and added to his impressive ₹2.02 Lakhs haul from three cashes.

Akhilesh Gautam
Akhilesh Gautam

 

Akhilesh Gautam’s online stats (including HU SNGs): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹82.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS #123 Hyper SPRINT final table was packed with talent! Ramesh ‘futuristic’ Chauhan (3rd for ₹1.07 Lakhs) snagged his first-ever NPS medal (Bronze), and last night’s NPS #128 SPRINT bronze medalist Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava (opted out of our tracking) (4th for ₹73,938) fell just one place short of a second Bronze Medal.

The ₹1,495 buy-in NPS #123 (4-Max) Hyper SPRINT proved to be a massive hit! The action-packed tournament drew a vast field, generating a whopping ₹14.94 Lakhs prize pool. The rewards flowed deep, with the top 211 finishers landing a payday. This massive turnout and generous prize pool are yet another testament to the ever-growing popularity and allure of the NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

  1. Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar – ₹1,60,787*
  2. Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam – ₹1,84,108*
  3. Ramesh ‘futuristic’ Chauhan – ₹1,06,949
  4. Utkarsh ‘Sam20542’ Srivastava – ₹73,938

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

NPS#125 Marathon – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹920

Entries – 725

Re-entries – 755

Prize Pool – ₹ 11,84,000

Places Paid – 266

Manipur’s poker sensation Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish, who had his face splashed across the NPS India 2024 ads, is back on top! After tirelessly trying to replicate his NPS India 2023 success and a heartbreaking Silver Medal finish in the NPS #53 Megadive two weeks ago, he finally clinched the coveted Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #125 Marathon.

Thiyam Dannish
Thiyam Dannish

 

Dannish, known for his thrilling poker streams and breakout NPS performance last year (where he won two Golds and two Silvers), conquered a massive field of 1,480 entries (725 unique) after an epic 8.5-hour battle. He ultimately secured the 5:30 PM flagship title, earning his first NPS Gold Medal of the series (third overall) and a massive ₹1.44 Lakhs payout after two entries. This win breaks an eight-month winless streak for the poker star, who made a stunning runner-up finish in the EndBoss in September.

Dannish Thiyam’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹61.28 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold and 3 Silver

Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal nearly clinched his first NPS Gold but ended up as the NPS#125 Marathon runner-up, securing a substantial ₹1.10 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS Silver Medal. But Aggarwal wasn’t done – his relentless drive led to cashes in three more PokerBaazi events, boosting his total haul for the night to a solid ₹1.20 Lakhs.

Drish Aggarwal
Drish Aggarwal

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1,10,112

> 164th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹3,461

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹3,120

> 137th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹2,833

Drish Aggarwal ‘s online stats (Spartan Poker and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹76.23 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Fresh off a Silver Medal win in last week’s NPS#84 (7-Max) SPRINT, Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg continues his hot streak! His Bronze Medal finish in the NPS #125 Marathon adds another impressive result to his resume and a sweet ₹80,275 payout.

Saransh Garg
Saransh Garg

 

Garg’s deep runs in three other NPS events earned him a striking total of ₹1.10 Lakhs for the night and propelled him to a strong #46 position on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹80,275

> 106th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹18,558

> 65th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹6,922

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,324

Saransh Garg’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.80 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS#125 Marathon final table featured a stacked lineup, including Monday’s Voyager runner-up Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra (4th for ₹56,832) and NPS#111 Marathon gold medallist Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia (7th for ₹15,866) and last Sunday’s Hitman runner-up Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni (8th for ₹12,669).

The ₹920 buy-in NPS #125 Marathon smashed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹11.84 Lakhs prize pool. Rewards poured deep, with the top 266 finishers securing a slice of the action, adding even more fuel to the ongoing excitement of the NPS India 2024!

Final Table Results

  1. Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish – ₹1,43,738
  2. Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal – ₹1,10,112
  3. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg – ₹80,275
  4. Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra – ₹56,832
  5. RampageR1 – ₹38,125
  6. NovAirball – ₹22,259
  7. Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹15,866
  8. Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni – ₹12,669

 

₹5 Crores GTD NPS Main Event – Qualifier 5

Q5 > Entries – 740 | Re-entries – 222 | Survivors – 84 | Chip Leader – Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (590,000)

Combined > Entries – 3,979 | Re-entries – 1,036 | Survivors – 410 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – Pranay ‘5Pranay’ Chaudhry (760,000)

 

₹1 Crore GTD NPS Golden Rush – Qualifier 7 & 8

Combined > Entries – 1,548 | Re-entries – 346 | Survivors – 237 | Chip Leader – ‘rahul29340’ (466,000)

Overall (1-8) > Entries – 10,076 | Re-entries – 1,741 | Survivors – 1,560 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – ‘jaadunagri’ (572,000)

 

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 18

The NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard is on fire! After 18 thrilling days, a three-way showdown for poker supremacy still rages on. It’s a battle that’ll go down in poker history!

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is the man to beat! He’s held the leaderboard’s top spot for 15 glorious days, amassing a staggering 25,707 points. This poker phenom has two Gold Medals, two Silvers, and countless final tables to his name, racking up an insane 102 cashes in 128 NPS events!

But the hunt is on! Hot on Parakh’s heels is seasoned pro Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal, clinging to the #2 spot with 24,936 points. Munjal, boasting a Gold and a Bronze medal, has held the #2 position for nine straight days. He’s hungry for the crown, and his 120 cashes in 128 events prove he’s got the stamina to take it.

Adding to the drama, leaderboard crusher Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat has surged into the #3 spot! Two Bronze medals fuel his fight, and his 24,148 points (including 117 cashes out of 129 NPS events) show he won’t go down without a battle.

RankPlayerPoints
1Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh27,707
2Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal24,936
3Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat24,148
4Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra24,118
5Deepak '3streakbluff' Singh23,223
6Vaibhav 'durrrr1310' Saigal22,843
7Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha21,777
8Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi21,708
9Ram 'mowgumotu' Kakkar21,663
10Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade20,414

 

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 18

The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is a powder keg of poker ambition! Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu has seized the top spot, fueled by an epic run of three Gold Medals, a fresh Silver in last night’s NPS #124 Slamdunk, and a Bronze. His 37 points make him the player to beat.

But two legends are biting at his heels! Three-time NPS India 2024 gold medalist Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi, propelled by a surprise NPS #117 SPRINT Silver, holds a close second place with 35 points. Right behind him is poker powerhouse Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh with 32 points, boasting three coveted Golds and a Bronze.

The Podium Leaderboard is a ticking time bomb! Poker heavyweights like ‘thekid’, Rising Star Aman Parakh, Shivam Kumar Dubbey, and Gautam Rohila are lurking, poised to surge for the top with a single podium finish.

 

‘RampageR1’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹73,210), ‘div970’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹37,010), and ‘ppfac20’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹23,750) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

 

Junglee Poker

Thursday Deepstacks – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Total Entries – 245

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Junglee Poker’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Thursday Deepstacks turned into a thrilling battleground, and it was ‘suryaishu12’ who emerged as the ultimate champion! After a gruelling seven-hour grind, they outlasted a field of 245 challengers to seize the 8 PM flagship title and a massive ₹2.23 Lakhs payday.

The fight for the top spot was intense, and ‘crazyjesus’ put up a valiant effort. They ultimately secured a runner-up finish in the Thursday Deepstacks, boosting their bankroll by a hefty ₹1.71 Lakhs.

The Thursday Deepstacks final table was packed with seasoned poker talent. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani, Sunday`s NPS#99 Mini Main Event silver medallist, finished fourth with ₹93,120. EndBoss 4.0 champion Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra also delivered a strong performance, securing sixth place and earning ₹50,760.

The ₹4,400 buy-in Thursday Deepstacks experienced a significant ₹2.69 Lakhs overlay, offering incredible value for players with the top 35 finishers all cashing in on this exciting opportunity!

Final Table Results

  1. suryaishu12 – ₹2,22,720
  2. crazyjesus – ₹1,70,760
  3. varunkandaswami – ₹1,26,120
  4. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani – ₹93,120
  5. guru9999 – ₹68,760
  6. Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra – ₹50,760

 

Money Magnet – ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1

Entries – 7,244

Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000

Places Paid – 250

In a thrilling poker saga, ‘laxudinu’ embarked on an epic seven-hour journey in Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 4.0 – the fourth event of the ten-day series. Starting with a single rupee, they navigated a massive field of 7,244 hopefuls in the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7 PM event. ‘laxudinu’ skillfully manoeuvred through every challenge, ultimately transforming their humble investment into a ₹1 Lakh treasure!

The excitement peaked as ‘vkchand’ came tantalizingly close to the pinnacle of victory. They ultimately secured an impressive ₹19,995 as the runner-up.

The magic of Money Magnet didn’t stop with the top two! In a testament to the event’s popularity and appeal, the top 250 contenders cashed in, making it an unforgettable night of action and big wins for many!

Final Table Results

  1. laxudinu – ₹1,00,005
  2. vkchand – ₹19,995
  3. betal25e – ₹10,005
  4. waitlift3962197 – ₹4,995
  5. rkushwahaji – ₹2,505
  6. harish9636 – ₹1,095

 

‘Brabim’ won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Thursday Throne for ₹20,394.

 

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,250

Entries – 119

Re-entries – 60

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000

Places Paid – 30

Pocket52 user ‘maamonosha’ is unstoppable! Two days after clinching the T20 and Brunch titles, they’ve secured their third victory in a rapid-fire streak – conquering the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets.

Emerging triumphant from a field of 179 hungry competitors (119 unique) in the 8 PM marquee, ‘maamonosha’ displayed impressive skill and strategic mastery throughout a thrilling 6-hour battle. Their determination, including firing three bullets, paid off handsomely as they secured a sweet ₹48,371 payday. This marks their third title out of 19 events played on Pocket52 so far!

maamonosha’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹93,379 | Site Profits: ₹62,414 | Titles Won in 2024: #3

While ‘maamonosha’ stole the spotlight, the Pocket Magnets final table was brimming with talent. ‘Betaaz_badsha’ put up a valiant fight, securing the runner-up spot and a respectable ₹33,975.

Pocket52 stalwart Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar showcased his enduring skill, finishing in fourth place for ₹19,458. Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar (6th for ₹11,889) and Rahul ‘Lordsofspades6’ Arora (8th for ₹7,610) also made their presence felt, adding even more heat to the battle.

Despite fierce competition, the ₹1,250 buy-in Pocket Magnets experienced a ₹46,477 overlay shortfall. However, demonstrating their commitment to a positive player experience, Pocket52 covered the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credit (TDC). This ensured the top 30 finishers all secured a piece of the ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

  1. maamonosha – ₹48,371
  2. Betaaz_badsha – ₹33,975
  3. SPIDER99 – ₹25,506
  4. Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar – ₹19,458
  5. 2187 – ₹15,137
  6. Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar – ₹11,889
  7. Only_Jua – ₹9,446
  8. Rahul ‘Lordsofspades6’ Arora – ₹7,610

 

‘IRBaboon’ (Won ₹30K GTD Soda for ₹7,098) and ‘Stan’ (Won ₹25K GTD Brunch for ₹5,915) won the other Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

 

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 236

Re-entries – 256

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 71

Aditya ‘iamherenow’ Agarwal, India’s poker pioneer and the 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, has done it again! Last night, he outlasted a fierce field of 492 contenders (236 unique) in Adda52’s prestigious ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather, marking his second victory in this Thursday headliner.

Aditya Agarwal
Aditya Agarwal

 

This win is a testament to Agarwal’s enduring skill. After a short break, he’s back in dominant form, fresh off final table appearances in the NPS#5 Megadive and The MoneyMaker earlier in the month. The 8 PM Thursday battleground saw Agarwal’s trademark strategic mastery shine as he navigated the field. He emerged triumphant after 8 hours and 10 minutes of intense play to claim the lion’s share of the prize pool – a massive ₹4.65 Lakhs payday!

But Agarwal’s night of dominance wasn’t over. He cashed in two other events, boosting his total winnings to ₹4.82 Lakhs. As if that wasn’t enough, he also secured a Day 2 seat in PokerBaazi’s NPS #149 Main Event, keeping his Player of the Year campaign alive.

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,64,471

> 187th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 211th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹4,169

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#149 Main Event (Qualifier 5)

Aditya Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹80.45 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹29.55 Lakhs | Moves to #17 in the 2024 Leaderboad Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #14 in Annual Profits

Seasoned pro Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo put on a scorching display! After a two-month winless streak, he nearly broke through in Godfather. Fueled by four entries, he ultimately settled for the runner-up spot, still pocketing an impressive ₹3.40 Lakhs. Labroo continued his hot streak, cashing in three more events for a total haul of ₹3.65 Lakhs.

Rubin Labroo
Rubin Labroo

 

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,39,897

> 174th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹13,145

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹6,948

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹4,886

Rubin Labroo’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.92 Lakhs

The Godfather’s final table was a shark tank featuring the who`s who of Indian poker. Notables like Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya (3rd for ₹2.50 Lakhs), Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi (4th for ₹1.83 Lakhs), poker veteran Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria (5th for ₹1.34 Lakhs), the ever-consistent Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey (6th for ₹98,281), three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik (7th for ₹72,040) and Suraj ‘MRvBEAST’ N Yadav (8th for ₹52,805) made for an electrifying showdown!

Despite the high-stakes intensity, the ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather fell ₹40,000 short of its advertised guarantee. This juicy overlay meant extra value for all participants and tempting prizes for the top 71 finishers!

Final Table Results

  1. Aditya ‘iamherenow’ Agarwal – ₹4,64,471
  2. Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo – ₹3,40,456
  3. Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya – ₹2,49,553
  4. Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi – ₹1,82,922
  5. Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria – ₹1,34,081
  6. Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey – ₹98,281
  7. Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik – ₹72,040
  8. Suraj ‘MRvBEAST’ N Yadav – ₹52,805

 

₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano ME – Flight 4

Flight 4 > Entries – 101 | Re-entries – 40 | Survivors – 16 | Chip Leader – ‘PIYUSHBAID654’ (306,844)

Combined > Entries – 717 | Re-entries – 130 | Survivors – 93 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘dev133’ (643,217)

 

The Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included ‘Valle’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano DST for ₹54,288), ‘shekhawat1995’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Nano Godfather for ₹45,261), ‘Ramboiyer’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹18,538), ‘rujula16’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹18,535), SumitThebang02Ghosh (Won ₹90K GTD Nano Siesta for ₹17,011), Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹8,411), and ‘doubleup’ (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,700).

Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1 Lakh.

 

Spartan Poker

Thursday Maximum – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹23,000

Entries – 58

Re-entries – 15

Rebuys- 20

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 9

Hot on the heels of his Tuesday Maximum takedown, Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna returned to the Spartan Poker arena, ready for another rumble. This unstoppable force navigated a field of 93 contenders (58 unique) in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Thursday Maximum, transforming a ₹2,300 satellite ticket to this 9 PM Ultimate Poker League flagship into a jaw-dropping ₹5.39 Lakhs payday! After six and a half hours of battle, he emerged victorious, claiming his second ‘Maximum’ title in three days.

Ritwik Khanna
Ritwik Khanna

 

But Khanna’s domination didn’t stop there! A relentless streak of seven deep runs catapulted his total winnings for the night to a staggering ₹6.02 Lakhs! This incredible performance rocketed him into the Top 5 of the Player of the Year standings and right up to #3 on the March leaderboard!

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹5,39,120

> 83rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹22,424

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹15,506

> 46th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹11,704

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹6,487

> 126th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,558

> 230th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹1,421

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 4)

Ritwik Khanna’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker, and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.64 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.10 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.94 Lakhs | Moves to #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #10 in Annual Profits | Moves to #3 in the March Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 2 Bronze | Moves to #26 on the NPS Series

The poker battlefield was ablaze! Rishabh ‘radda’ Gupta (opted out of tracking) was another standout, raking in an impressive ₹4.92 Lakhs from deep runs in the Thursday Maximum (runner-up) and Thursday Smash.

Rishabh Gupta
Rishabh Gupta

 

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹4,63,880

> 15th in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹27,900

Meanwhile, Sunday’s Millionaire VII champion and #2 ranked Player of the Year, Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara, kept the pressure on, adding ₹3.26 Lakhs to his bankroll from five cashes. His podium finish in the Thursday Maximum keeps him squarely in the POY race.

Tanmay Benara
Tanmay Benara

 

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹2,73,000

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹26,291

> 14th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹20,237

> 87th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,324

> 124th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,486

Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.23 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹53.53 Lakhs | Ranked #2 in the March Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits

Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) also made waves, cashing seven times and scoring big in the Thursday Maximum and Thursday Smash for a total haul of ₹4.16 Lakhs.

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Maximum for ₹2,06,000

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹1,89,000

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#126 Deepdive for ₹5,560

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹4,890

> 94th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#124 Slamdunk for ₹4,320

> 108th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#129 (PLO-6) for ₹3,570

> 119th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#125 Marathon for ₹2,490

The star-studded Thursday Maximum crackled with tension as the poker elite clashed for the coveted title. Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh (5th for ₹1.60 Lakhs) and the Millionaire V champion Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish (6th for ₹1.24 Lakhs) battled bravely, along with ‘DamitoKushita’ (7th for ₹98,000), ‘Believe it’ (8th for ₹76,000), and the “on a heater” Natural8 India Executive Director Kunal ‘RunLikeVictor’ Patni (9th for ₹60,000) – all earned well-deserved payouts.

Even with a ₹1.40 Lakhs overlay, the ₹23,000 buy-in Thursday Maximum guaranteed intense action, with the top nine players securing a slice of the prize kitty!

Final Table Results

  1. Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna – ₹5,39,120
  2. Rishabh ‘radda’ Gupta – ₹4,63,880
  3. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹2,73,000
  4. Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta – ₹2,06,000
  5. Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,60,000
  6. Utkarsh ‘kidpokerNJ’ Vaish – ₹1,24,000

 

Thursday Smash – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,900

Entries – 136

Re-entries – 40

Rebuys- 116

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Just as the IPL 2024 season explodes into action, poker sensation Young Gun Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya delivers his own thrilling performance! The WSOP bracelet winner and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee crushed Spartan Poker’s IPL-inspired Ultimate Poker League flagship, the ₹18 Lakhs GTD Thursday Smash.

Aayush Arya
Aayush Arya

 

After a three-week winless streak following his PokerBaazi WTF victory, Arya returned with a vengeance! He skillfully navigated a field of 292 entries (136 unique players) in the 8 PM showdown. His strategic mastery and relentless grind paid off in a big way – after an intense 7.5-hour battle, he seized the title and a massive ₹4.19 Lakhs payday. This marks his fifth impressive title victory in 2024!

But Arya wasn’t done! His Thursday rampage included deep runs in two NPS events, boosting his total winnings for the night to a handsome ₹4.69 Lakhs.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Smash for ₹4,18,500

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Deepstack Championship for ₹44,849

> 76th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#128 SPRINT for ₹5,904

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStar India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.50 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.92 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹57.56 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.84 Lakhs

Arya’s quest for the Thursday Smash crown was a true test of skill. Site-user Jasmeet ‘FreeMoneyy’ Singh Gill (opted out of our tracking) fought valiantly, ultimately securing a well-deserved runner-up spot and a sweet ₹2.84 Lakhs payday.

The Thursday Smash final table was a true spectacle. Alongside Arya and Gill, last night’s Thursday Maximum finalist Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta (3rd for ₹1.89 Lakhs) and the formidable Abilash ‘Steel1’ Bala (7th for ₹71,280) and Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta (8th for ₹52,380) brought their signature aggression to the felt.

Despite the star-studded field and high-octane action, the ₹6,900 buy-in Thursday Smash fell short of its ₹18 Lakhs guarantee, recording a ₹48,000 overlay. This meant extra value for all participants, with the top 23 finishers securing a piece of the prize pool.

Final Table Results

  1. Aayush ‘Eureka226’ Arya – ₹4,18,500
  2. Jasmeet ‘FreeMoneyy’ Singh Gill – ₹2,83,500
  3. Kashish ‘$BeeTa03$’ Gupta – ₹1,89,000
  4. Aceoffcuks – ₹1,54,800
  5. OnlySnaps – ₹1,24,200
  6. Brahmastr – ₹96,300
  7. Abilash ‘Steel1’ Bala – ₹71,280
  8. Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta – ₹52,380

 

₹1 Crore GTD Half Buy-in Millionaire – Qualifier 4

Q4 > Entries – 183 | Re-entries – 36 | Re-buys – 167 | Survivors – 49 | Chip Leader – ‘Man o’ War’ (352,059)

Combined > Entries – 725 | Re-entries – 148 | Re-buys – 667 | Survivors – 211 | Overall Chip Leader – Saransh ‘TerrorGandhi$’ Garg (534,823)

 

‘bad_ipv4’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹1.26 Lakhs), Deepak ‘optimist’ Singh (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹83,254), Yuvraj ‘Kalidenalii’ Bhardwaj (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹44,173), AryaDonk’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Powerplay 6-Max for ₹41,250), Yuvraj ‘Kalidenalii’ Bhardwaj (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Death Over for ₹40,438), ‘dagger36377’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Knockout for ₹35,878), ‘badi_macchi’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Super Over for ₹26,516), ‘Ram_Ke_Naam’ (Won ₹75K GTD Helicopter for ₹22,229), ‘dhaval888’ (Won ₹50K GTD Knockout for ₹16,275), ‘binodkaandi’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹13,877), and ‘Dragon1707’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,388) won the other Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.

 

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Daily Majors: NPS#69 Mini HighRoller Podium Finishers Tarush Gupta, Kabir Tandon & Vaibhav Sharma Emerge as Tuesday`s Top-Scoring Titans

Tuesday’s online poker arena was electric! With high-stakes tournaments in PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024 and Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series fueling the fire, the battle for medals and massive payouts was nothing short of epic.

The undisputed star of Tuesday night was Tarush Gupta. His reign in PokerBaazi`s NPS#69 Mini HighRoller was nothing short of legendary, earning him his first-ever NPS Gold Medal and a staggering ₹13.47 Lakhs top prize. This monumental win catapulted Gupta’s online earnings past the ₹2 Crore mark and skyrocketed his annual profits beyond ₹50 Lakhs. Four additional deep runs propelled Gupta’s total for the day to an eye-popping ₹13.78 Lakhs.

AOPS – Goa Edition Main Event runner-up Vaibhav Sharma was hot on Gupta’s heels! Despite narrowly missing another title, his runner-up finish in the NPS#69 Mini HighRoller earned him a massive ₹10.64 Lakhs payday and his third career NPS Silver Medal, rocketing him into the #2 spot in annual profits.

Online poker powerhouse Kabir Tandon also made his mark in the NPS Mini Highroller, snagging his first-ever NPS medal – a dazzling Bronze – and a hefty ₹8.03 Lakh payday. But his night was far from over! Five cashes (including a Fifty Stack title on Natural8 India) saw Tandon rake in an incredible ₹12.85 Lakhs for the day.

Akshay Joshi made a triumphant return, breaking an over-year-long title drought by taking down PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive. This victory, his third NPS Gold, came with a hefty ₹3.83 Lakhs prize. Three additional deep runs bumped his total winnings to an impressive ₹4 Lakhs. And let’s not forget ‘YNWA1892,’ who snagged the NPS Silver and a personal best of ₹2.91 Lakhs. Upcoming sensation Hardik Nair nabbed Bronze and ₹2.15 Lakhs, pushing his total to a sweet ₹2.48 Lakhs.

Satyam Verma‘s persistence paid off! After a close call with Silver on Saturday, he finally clinched NPS Gold in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon, raking in ₹3.06 Lakhs and bringing his five-event NPS haul to a sweet ₹3.68 Lakhs. Recent gold medallist Gurpal Singh claimed the Silver Medal and ₹2.35 Lakhs.

Praveen KR was unstoppable! He snagged two NPS Bronze medals (in NPS#67 Marathon & NPS#66 Relay), hit another final table, and cashed in three more events. This legendary performance netted him ₹3.21 Lakhs and blasted him past the ₹2 Crore mark in tracked online earnings.

The other NPS gold medallists of the day included Prateek Rana (Won NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹2 Lakhs), Kashish Gupta (Won NPS#66 Relay for ₹1.81 Lakhs), current NPS Podium Leaderboard topper Young Gun Abhishek Sonu (Won NPS#71 Relay for ₹1.79 Lakhs) and Harsh Bubna (Won NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹1.51 Lakhs).

The excitement extended beyond PokerBaazi. Debneil Mukherjee, fresh off winning Maverick last month, conquered Adda52’s The Mint, pocketing ₹2.52 Lakhs and walking away with at least ₹3.22 Lakhs for the day. Ashish Munot, 2023 POY #4, snagged a hefty ₹2.48 Lakhs runner-up prize.

Paawan Bansal, on a hot streak of his own, grabbed his second flagship title in five days by winning Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack. A three-way deal saw Bansal walk away with ₹2.40 Lakhs, boosting his total earnings for the day to ₹2.44 Lakhs. Aishwary Sharma came tantalizingly close to his first 2024 win, banking ₹2.12 Lakhs as runner-up.

Junglee Poker’s Dhina Dhin Dha series crowned Mahadeb Pan as its DDD#37 Tuesday Phoenix champion! He scooped up a sweet ₹1.85 Lakhs, while runner-up Pavankiran Bellamkonda banked ₹1.35 Lakhs, with two deep runs pushing his total to ₹1.57 Lakhs.

Pocket52’s ‘totowala‘ is unstoppable! Following a recent Pocket Knights runner-up finish, they crushed Pocket Bullets for a ₹46,333 victory – their third of 2024! Sachin Raj secured ₹32,614 as runner-up, amassing ₹44,672 for the day.

The champions didn’t stop there – Sanchit Nag, Priyank Kothari, Arun Kumar, and Yash Chitre also etched their names into the winners’ circle on Tuesday.

Here are the Tuesday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

NPS#69 Mini HighRoller – ₹75 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹14,950

Entries – 396

Re-entries – 348

Prize Pool – ₹96,72,000

Places Paid – 119

PokerBaazi`s NPS India 2024 hosted a high-stakes odyssey of poker action on Tuesday! Day 10 of this ground-breaking series was a whirlwind of action, but the ₹75 Lakhs GTD NPS#69 Mini HighRoller stood as the storm’s epicentre, with a battle for the ages unfolding at the virtual felt.

With the action heating up, online prodigy Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta emerged victorious in the 7:30 PM Tuesday showstopper, the NPS#69 Mini HighRoller, clinching his first-ever NPS Gold medal and pushing past the significant ₹2 Crore mark in recorded online profits!

Tarush Gupta
Tarush Gupta

 

Gupta, winner of big-ticket tournaments like last month’s BSS Big Bounty and AOPS Tuesday Feature, faced no less than 396 seasoned opponents in a field of 744 entries. After an over 9.5-hour marathon that stretched into the early hours today, he finally conquered the NPS#69 Mini HighRoller at 5:02 AM today, securing a massive ₹13.47 Lakhs – the day`s single-largest cash prize, his best score of 2024 (his fourth-best career score) and his career-third NPS medal (first of the ongoing series)! With the massive seven-figure win, Gupta recouped all his past losses on the platform in one scoop, crossing ₹50 Lakhs in annual winnings!

But Gupta’s success wasn’t limited to just this victory. He notched a staggering total of ₹13.78 Lakhs with four additional deep runs on PokerBaazi, solidifying his place as the day`s top scorer.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#69 Mini HighRoller for ₹13,47,310

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹14,637

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for ₹9,062

> 207th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for ₹3,814

> 130th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,893

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 4)

Tarush Gupta’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹52.23 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹20.97 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS#69 Mini HighRoller final table was smokin’ hot, packed with poker legends! But none were hotter than online MTT crusher Vaibhav ‘WakhraSwagNi’ Sharma, coming in fresh off a second-place finish in Adda52`s AOPS – Goa Edition Main Event. Sharma channelled his inner jazz cat and laid down a jaw-dropping performance; though it wasn’t quite enough to snag that elusive first title in seven months, he emerged as the day’s third-biggest scorer. Sharma’s runner-up finish landed him a career-third NPS Silver Medal and a dazzling ₹10.64 Lakhs to boot, ascending him to the #2 spot of the annual profits standings!

Vaibhav Sharma
Vaibhav Sharma

 

Vaibhav Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.31 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹50.98 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹48.30 Lakhs | Moves to #2 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 3 Silver

Online stalwart Kabir ’tiltplay’ Tandon (opted out of our tracking) also graced the Mini HighRoller final table, notching his first NPS medal (a Bronze!) and ₹8.03 Lakhs in winnings. Tandon’s night was a bankroll explosion, with at least five cashes (including a win on Natural8) totalling a massive ₹12.85 Lakhs – making him the day’s second-biggest scorer.

Kabir Tandon
Kabir Tandon

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#69 Mini HighRoller for ₹8,02,776

> 1st in Natural8 India’s Fifty Stack 55 for ₹4,07,736

> 143rd in Natural8 India’s 215 Bounty Hunters Big Dance for ₹60,284

> 180th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹1,725

> 204th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for ₹3,814

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹8,831

The NPS#69 Mini HighRoller final table also saw strong finishes by Sahaj ‘pandit12’ Tambi (4th for ₹5.46 Lakhs) and the ever-present Sam ‘thereallokimon’ Anand (6th for ₹2.51 Lakhs).

Even with a steep ₹14,950 buy-in, the NPS#69 Mini HighRoller smashed its guarantee, generating a staggering ₹96.72 Lakhs prize pool. The top 119 warriors earned a share, proving once again that NPS India 2024 is where Indian poker players find the ultimate action and value!

Final Table Results

  1. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹13,47,310
  2. Vaibhav ‘WakhraSwagNi’ Sharma – ₹10,63,920
  3. Kabir ‘tiltplay’ Tandon – ₹8,02,776
  4. Sahaj ‘pandit12’ Tambi – ₹5,46,468
  5. Pavan1126 – ₹3,67,536
  6. Sam ‘thereallokimon’ Anand – ₹2,51,472

 

NPS#70 Deepdive – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,645

Entries – 697

Re-entries – 657

Prize Pool – ₹31,14,200

Places Paid – 246

His title drought is officially over! Less than a year after his last NPS Gold Medal victory, Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi stormed back onto the scene in spectacular fashion. He dominated PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#70 Deepdive, adding a dazzling third Gold to his trophy case.

Akshay Joshi
Akshay Joshi

 

Joshi carved a path through a monstrous field of 1,354 entries (697 unique players) in the 8:30 PM flagship event. After a gruelling nine-hour poker marathon, he emerged victorious, scooping up a massive ₹3.83 Lakhs – his biggest payday of 2024 and eighth-largest score ever! Tuesday night proved a veritable gold rush for Joshi, as he padded his winnings by ₹4 Lakhs across four NPS events and locked up Day 2 seats in two other headliners.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹3,82,735

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹6,547

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for ₹5,250

> 183rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for ₹1,931

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#90 Value Mine (Qualifer 7)

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 4)

Akshay Joshi’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹62.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold and 1 Bronze

‘YNWA1892, a seasoned PokerBaazi player since September 2021, put up the fight of their career in last night’s NPS#70 Deepdive. Their relentless determination with two entries earned them a personal best ₹2.91 Lakhs and a hard-fought Silver Medal.

YNWA1892’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹34.26 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.86 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Aditya Agarwal‘s protégé, Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair, came tantalizingly close to his first big win since taking down the Daily Turbo on March 4. After three bold entries in the NPS#70 Deepdive, Nair clinched his first-ever NPS Bronze Medal (his second overall) and ₹2.15 Lakhs. His winnings for the night reached an impressive ₹2.48 Lakhs across four events.

Hardik Nair
Hardik Nair

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹2,14,880

> 11th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹18,665

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for ₹9,536

> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for ₹4,457

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#90 Value Mine (Qualifer 7)

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹92.01 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹65.72 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.71 Lakhs | Ranked #26 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS#70 Deepdive final table also witnessed strong showings from Monday’s NPS#59 Deepdive finalist Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja (6th for ₹62,595), last week’s NPS#15 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT gold medallist Divya ‘Dr19sidhu’ Raushan (7th for ₹46,402) and Anand ‘Losserscc’ S (8th for ₹34,256).

The ₹2,645 buy-in NPS#70 Deepdive obliterated its guarantee, drawing in a massive crowd that pushed the prize pool to ₹31.14 Lakhs. With 246 players cashing out, NPS India 2024 continues its historic run!

Final Table Results

  1. Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi – ₹3,82,735
  2. YNWA1892 – ₹2,91,178
  3. Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹2,14,880
  4. Pier39 – ₹1,48,547
  5. oyeahbaby – ₹99,654
  6. Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja – ₹62,595
  7. Divya ‘Dr19sidhu’ Raushan – ₹46,402
  8. Anand ‘Losserscc’ S – ₹34,256

 

NPS#67 Marathon – 20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 2,300

Entries – 574

Re-entries – 618

Prize Pool – 23,84,000

Places Paid – 230

Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma is on a gold rush! Building on his recent successes, he’s turned unstoppable. After a close call with a runner-up finish in Saturday’s NPS#46 Deepdive and a hot streak on Natural8 India, Verma finally struck NPS Gold last night! He conquered PokerBaazi’s 20 Lakhs GTD NPS#67 Marathon.

Satyam Verma
Satyam Verma

 

Verma blazed through a massive field of 1,192 players (574 unique) in an epic 8.5-hour poker battle. His four-bullet strategy in the 5:30 PM NPS mainstay paid off, clinching the 3.06 Lakhs top prize and that coveted NPS Gold Medal.

But the wins didn’t end there – deep runs in four other NPS tournaments boosted Verma’s Tuesday haul to a sweet 3.68 Lakhs. This streak catapults him into the NPS Podium Leaderboard’s top 10 and #14 on the NPS Series Leaderboard with a stunning 45 NPS cashes for the series. Talk about consistency and dedication!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for 3,06,344

> 25th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#69 Mini HighRoller for 53,196

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for 8,408

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for 4,457

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for 4,050

Satyam Verma’s online stats (PokerStars India, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: 3.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 1.27 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: 68.63 Lakhs | Annual Profits: 20.95 Lakhs | Moves to #23 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #23 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold & 1 Silver | Moves to #14 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Moves to #10 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard

The race for NPS glory wasn’t just about Verma. Gurpal ‘roothless’ Singh, fresh off his NPS#25 Marathon victory, added another medal to his collection with a strong Silver finish in the NPS#67 Marathon, raking in 2.35 Lakhs. He also made a cash finish in the NPS#66 Relay (56th for 6,000), adding 2.41 Lakhs for the day.

Gurpal Singh Nanda
Gurpal Singh Nanda

 

Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 3.83 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 92.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: 40.06 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze | Moves to #79 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Moves to #13 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard

Last week’s DDD#19 Wednesday Mania winner, Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR, the consistency king, proved his mettle once again! Six deep runs, including three final tables appearances and two NPS Bronze Medal wins in the NPS#67 Marathon and NPS#66 Relay, saw him pocket a handsome 3.21 Lakhs. This boosted his NPS medal count to three and pushed him past the 2 Crore mark in tracked online earnings – a true milestone!

Praveen KR
Praveen KR

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for 1,70,694

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for 1,20,000

> 5th in Adda52’s Voyager for 14,957

> 62nd in Adda52’s The Mint for 8,037

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for 4,805

> 158th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for 2,588

Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 2.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 23.31 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: 40.69 Lakhs | Annual Profits: 10.26 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 3 Bronze

The NPS#67 Marathon final table was a who’s-who of poker – Anish ‘Fishlover001’ Vijayvergia (4th for 1.16 Lakhs), Buhr ‘buhr1085’ Advirkar (5th for 79,626), last night’s The Mint champion Debneil ‘chhotaDon’ Mukherjee (6th for 48,395), and poker veteran Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria (8th for 26,462) added extra heat to the battle.

With a 2,300 buy-in, the NPS#67 Marathon blew away its guarantee, generating a 23.84 Lakhs prize pool. 230 players cashed out, proving that the NPS India 2024 is delivering action and rewards like never before!

Final Table Results

  1. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – 3,06,344
  2. Gurpal ‘roothless’ Singh – 2,34,824
  3. Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – 1,70,694
  4. Anish ‘Fishlover001’ Vijayvergia – 1,16,339
  5. Buhr ‘buhr1085’ Advirkar – 79,626
  6. Debneil ‘chhotaDon’ Mukherjee – 48,395
  7. asit77a – 35,760
  8. Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria – 26,462

 

NPS#66 Relay – 15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 2,300

Entries – 357

Re-entries – 333

Prize Pool – 15,00,000

Places Paid – 137

Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) made a spectacular debut in the NPS Gold Medal winner’s circle last night! With an aggressive strategy and relentless determination, he battled through a field of 690 players (357 unique) in PokerBaazi 15 Lakhs GTD NPS#66 Relay. After an epic 6.5-hour grind and four bullets fired in this 4 PM flagship, he clinched victory and the top prize of 1.81 Lakhs (after a heads-up deal). This triumph marks Gupta’s first-ever NPS Gold Medal.

But Gupta’s night of dominance didn’t end there. He continued crushing the competition, scoring in at least five other tournaments on Tuesday and raking in over 2.25 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for 1,80,910* (heads-up deal)

> 13th in Spartan Poker Mega Stack for 23,456

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for 8,408

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for 5,245

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for 5,177

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for 1,634

PokerBaazi player ‘violentRaise’ also celebrated a significant milestone, securing their first-ever NPS Silver Medal with a runner-up finish in the NPS#66 Relay. This impressive performance netted them a cool 1.78 Lakhs after a heads-up deal.

violentRaise’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: 5.03 Lakhs | Site Profits: 3.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR, fresh off his victory in last week’s DDD#19 Wednesday Mania, proved his consistency is no fluke. He dominated Tuesday with six deep runs, including two NPS Bronze Medal wins in the NPS#67 Marathon and NPS#66 Relay. This rampage brought his total winnings for the day to a massive 3.21 Lakhs, boosting his NPS medal count to three and skyrocketing him past the 2 Crore mark in tracked online earnings.

Praveen KR
Praveen KR

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for 1,70,694

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for 1,20,000

> 5th in Adda52’s Voyager for 14,957

> 62nd in Adda52’s The Mint for 8,037

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for 4,805

> 158th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for 2,588

Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 2.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 23.31 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: 40.69 Lakhs | Annual Profits: 10.26 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 3 Bronze

The NPS#66 Relay final table also witnessed other known players like Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal (5th for 58,500), Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (7th for 28,500), and Narender ‘Char8’ Ahalawat (8th for 22,800) bringing their A-game to the felt, adding extra heat to the battle for the podium.

While most NPS India 2024 events have been crushing their guarantees, the 2,300 buy-in NPS#66 Relay surprisingly fell short – becoming the second event in the last ten days of the series to record an overlay. The resulting 1.20 Lakhs shortfall meant even more value for the top 137 players who cashed out!

Final Table Results

  1. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – 1,80,910*
  2. violentRaise – 1,78,340*
  3. Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – 1,20,000
  4. drpoker – 81,000
  5. Vaibhav ‘durrrr1310’ Saigal – 58,500
  6. Radheyk3 – 36,600
  7. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – 28,500
  8. Narender ‘Char8’ Ahalawat – 22,800

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 542

Re-entries – 473

Prize Pool – ₹15,22,500

Places Paid – 193

Prateek ‘prana’ Rana made a thunderous return to the winner’s circle last night! He conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT, blasting through a massive field of 1,015 entrants (542 unique) in the 6:30 PM flagship. This 7-hour marathon ended with Rana clinching his first NPS Gold Medal and a hefty ₹2 Lakhs payday – his second-best PokerBaazi score! This epic victory finally breaks Rana`s seven-month title drought, stretching back to his Masters#12 (5-Max) HYPER win last August.

Prateek Rana
Prateek Rana

 

Prateek Rana’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹61.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Adding to the drama, ‘SPTHEDESTROYER’ put up a phenomenal fight in the NPS#68 SPRINT. Their epic battle earned them a runner-up finish and a personal best ₹1.54 Lakhs payout – complete with their first-ever NPS Silver Medal!

SPTHEDESTROYER’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹13.10 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.01 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

The NPS#68 final table was packed with heavy hitters, including NPS#40 (7-Max) Friday Freestyle winner Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi (3rd for ₹1.09 Lakhs – his first NPS Bronze medal and third NPS medal overall), Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha (4th for ₹77,039), Mayank ‘mayhem97’ Kajala (5th for ₹53,135) and the recent NPS#53 Megadive winner on a heater, Natural8 India Executive Director Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni (6th for ₹31,516).

With a ₹1,725 buy-in, the NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT smashed its guarantee, generating a ₹15.22 Lakhs prize pool. 193 players cashed out, showcasing the incredible value and opportunity at NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

  1. Prateek ‘prana’ Rana – ₹2,00,209
  2. SPTHEDESTROYER – ₹1,53,773
  3. Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi – ₹1,09,011
  4. Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha – ₹77,039
  5. Mayank ‘mayhem97’ Kajala – ₹53,135
  6. Kunal ‘VasooliChacha’ Patni – ₹31,516

 

NPS#71 Relay – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹920

Entries – 935

Re-entries – 922

Prize Pool – ₹14,85,600

Places Paid – 321

Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu is on fire! His back-to-back NPS Slamdunk wins last week were just a prelude. Last night, he pulled out another coup by conquering PokerBaazi`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#71 Relay. In an epic 8-hour marathon against a colossal field of 1,857 entries (935 unique players), Sonu outlasted them all, clinching the 9:30 PM flagship title and a magnificent ₹1.79 Lakhs top prize.

Abhishek Sonu
Abhishek Sonu

 

This win marks a hat-trick of NPS Gold Medals for Sonu, propelling him to the top of the NPS Podium Leaderboard with another Bronze, adding 32 points to his tally. He’s now the clear frontrunner for the ₹10 Lakhs Vegas package!

Sonu’s incredible run didn’t end there. He continued crushing the NPS events, adding two more deep runs that brought his Tuesday winnings to at least ₹1.98 Lakhs! This hot streak blasts him up five places to #6 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for ₹1,79,015

> 20th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹14,637

> 90th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 (7-Max) Relay for ₹4,500

Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra, hot off his thrilling Friday (6-Max) SPRINT victory, refused to be outshined. He fought valiantly in the NPS#71 Relay, securing his first-ever NPS Silver Medal with two entries and a hefty ₹1.34 Lakhs.

Natansh Basandra
Natansh Basandra

 

Natansh Basandra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Akshay ‘jumlebaz’ Kumar (opted out of our tracking) also brought his A-game in NPS#71 Relay, securing a Bronze Medal and a cool ₹98,792 prize.

The NPS#71 Relay final table was a warzone, featuring seasoned regulars like Akash ‘hell12’ Singhal (5th for ₹48,876), the recent NPS#62 Monday Medley silver medallist and POY contender Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B (6th for ₹33,872) and last week`s NPS#16 Deepdive finalist, PokerBaazi`s own Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja (8th for ₹17,976).

Like most other NPS events of the day, the ₹920 buy-in NPS#71 Relay also smashed its guarantee, proving the series’ immense popularity. The massive field generated a ₹14.85 Lakhs prize pool, with 321 players walking away with cash prizes.

Final Table Results

  1. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹1,79,015
  2. Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra – ₹1,34,447
  3. Akshay ‘jumlebaz’ Kumar – ₹98,792
  4. Scp12345 – ₹69,080
  5. Akash ‘hell12’ Singhal – ₹48,876
  6. Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹33,872
  7. Adamya07 – ₹24,512
  8. Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja – ₹17,976

 

NPS#65 Slamdunk – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,035

Entries – 661

Re-entries – 708

Prize Pool – ₹12,32,100

Places Paid – 246

Kolkata’s poker powerhouse, Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, delivered on his potential with a dominating win in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#65 Slamdunk last night! This MoneyMaker 42.0 champion conquered a massive field of 1,369 contenders (661 unique) in the 2:30 PM flagship, earning his first-ever NPS Gold Medal. After an 8-hour marathon, Bubna emerged victorious, clinching a hefty ₹1.51 Lakhs payday – his first major title of the month!

Harsh Bubna
Harsh Bubna

 

This win was simply the icing on the cake, capping off a successful Tuesday where Bubna raked in ₹1.78 Lakhs from five cashes and advanced to Day 2 of two major NPS events.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹1,51,425

> 43rd in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹9,921

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹6,540

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,177

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for ₹5,250

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#90 Value Mine (Qualifer 7)

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 4)

Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.71 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.60 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹73.08 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.23 Lakhs | Ranked #17 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver | Moves to #27 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat, hot off his runner-up finish in Monday’s NPS#61 Marathon, continued his impressive run. He added a third Silver Medal to his NPS India 2024 collection in the NPS#65 Slamdunk, pocketing a neat ₹1.15 Lakhs. His Tuesday haul was even sweeter, reaching a total of ₹2.31 Lakhs across six deep runs (five of them at the NPS).

Neeraj Sattawat
Neeraj Sattawat

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹1,15,201

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#69 Mini HighRoller for ₹87,048

> 40th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹12,145

> 59th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹8,037

> 110th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for ₹4,500

> 203rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for ₹3,814

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 4)

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.09 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 4 Silver | Moves to #28 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Kripansh ‘GentMrK’ Khosla also made his mark, clinching his first-ever NPS Bronze Medal with a gutsy third-place finish in the NPS#65 Slamdunk with two entries, pocketing ₹85,015.

Kripansh Khosla
Kripansh Khosla

 

The NPS#65 Slamdunk final table was an eclectic mix of heavy hitters and other regulars, including the #2 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur (4th for ₹58,771), Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena (5th for ₹39,427), Sumeet ‘AcesHeart’ Kumar (6th for ₹24,765), the in-form Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H (7th for ₹18,358) and Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath (8th for ₹13,553).

The massive field and ₹12.32 Lakhs prize pool in the ₹1,035 buy-in NPS#65 Slamdunk was a testament to the event’s popularity. The top 246 players walked away with a piece of the prize, highlighting the incredible value found at the NPS India 2024!

Final Table Results

  1. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹1,51,425
  2. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹1,15,201
  3. Kripansh ‘GentMrK’ Khosla – ₹85,015
  4. Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹58,771
  5. Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena – ₹39,427
  6. Sumeet ‘AcesHeart’ Kumar – ₹24,765
  7. Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H – ₹18,358
  8. Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath – ₹13,553

 

3 Crores GTD NPS Mini Main Event – Qualifier 4

Q4 > Entries – 432 | Re-entries – 221 | Survivors – 52 | Chip Leader – ‘momsuji’ (614,000)

Combined > Entries – 1,972 | Re-entries – 723 | Survivors – 240 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘momsuji’ (614,000)

 

1 Crore GTD NPS Value Mine – Qualifier 7

Q7 > Entries – 536 | Re-entries – 232 | Survivors – 90 | Chip Leader – ‘Vikrantdeskk’ (586,000)

Combined > Entries – 3,509 | Re-entries – 1,642 | Survivors – 653 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)

 

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 10

The race for the NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard crown is a nail-biter! As Day 10 concludes, poker titans and rising stars are locked in a fierce battle for supremacy.

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh‘s reign continues! His epic double Gold Medal win last week propelled him to the top, and he’s been unstoppable ever since. With seven straight days at #1, a final table finish in NPS#31 (PLO-5), and a jaw-dropping 30 additional cashes, Parakh sits comfortably in the lead with 16,578 points. However, even a day off for a birthday celebration has seen him slip in the Podium Leaderboard standings from #2 to #3. This shows how cutthroat the NPS competition truly is!

Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal is back in familiar territory, holding the #2 spot on the Series Leaderboard for the second straight day. His relentless assault on every NPS event fueled his surge. With an impressive 67 cashes out of 71 tournaments, he’s not far from Parakh with 14,635 points.

Last year’s NPS Podium Leaderboard champion Vikram Mishra roared back into contention with a decisive Gold Medal win in NPS #33 Thursday Thunder. This victory, his first gold of the series, combined with final table appearances in three other events, solidifies his #3 spot on the Series Leaderboard with 13,815 points.

RankPlayerPoints
1Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh16,578
2Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal14,635
3Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra13,815
4Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi13,210
5Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey12,888
6Abhishek 'chipndchair' Sonu12,529
7Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat12,414
8Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade12,233
9Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha11,915
10Deepak '3streakbluff' Singh11,653

 

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 10

The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is ablaze with action and Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu has stormed to the top after Day 10. His relentless pursuit of Gold, including a victory in last night’s NPS#71 Relay, has propelled him past the competition. With three Gold Medals already under his belt (including back-to-back wins in NPS#32 #Slamdunk and NPS#44 #Slamdunk), Sonu is now the second player in the series to achieve this feat and commands the Podium Leaderboard with 32 points.

Former #1 Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi is hot on his heels. His recent domination remains legendary, with three consecutive days at the top and a dazzling three-Gold Medal streak. However, he’s slipped to #2 but is still an undeniable NPS force to be reckoned with.

Meanwhile, NPS Series Leaderboard leader Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is a constant threat. Despite a well-deserved birthday break, he remains in the podium hunt at #3. His two Golds, one Silver, and eight career NPS medals make him a formidable contender.

 

‘saifjolly’ (Won 4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for 62,130), ‘nash007’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for 31,540), ‘tomspoker’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD (6-Max) SPRINT for 22,010), and Sanchit ‘deuceseven27’ Nag (Won 1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for 20,300) won the other Tuesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

 

Junglee Poker

DDD#37 Tuesday Phoenix – 10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 2,750

Entries – 336

Prize Pool – 10,00,000

Places Paid – 47

Mahadeb ‘pan8145’ Pan made a triumphant statement on Day 12 of Junglee Poker’s 6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series. In a thrilling 7+ hour battle, he outlasted a field of 336 players in the 10 Lakhs GTD DDD#37 Tuesday Phoenix. Pan’s relentless pursuit of victory culminated in his first major title of 2024 and a hefty 1.85 Lakhs payday, marking a huge milestone in his poker journey.

Pavankiran ‘Rootahua Macchi’ Bellamkonda came oh-so-close to tasting victory, ultimately settling for a well-earned runner-up finish in the Tuesday Phoenix, pocketing 1.35 Lakhs. But Bellamkonda’s impressive run didn’t end there! He followed up with a deep run in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive (17th place for 21,488), raking in an impressive total of 1.57 Lakhs for his Tuesday efforts.

Pavankiran B
Pavankiran B

 

Pavankiran Bellamkonda’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 3.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 68.73 Lakhs

In an unexpected twist, the 2,750 buy-in DDD#37 Tuesday Phoenix experienced a 1.75 Lakhs overlay. However, this didn’t stop the top 47 players from cashing out, proving yet again that Junglee Poker’s Dhina Dhin Dha series is packed with fantastic value.

Final Table Results

  1. Mahadeb ‘pan8145’ Pan – 1,84,800
  2. Pavankiran ‘Rootahua Macchi’ Bellamkonda – 1,35,200
  3. odinmc – 97,400
  4. pay2win – 70,200
  5. ballbat35674250 – 50,600
  6. mahakal.1122 – 36,500

 

The other DDD title winners of the day included ‘bigbluewhale’ (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD DDD#38 Tuesday Turbo for 67,512) and ‘sartaj7777’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD DDD#36 for 27,520).

 

Pocket52

Pocket Bullets – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,250

Entries – 142

Re-entries – 77

Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000

Places Paid – 35

Pocket52 regular ‘totowala‘ is proving their poker prowess! Their recent runner-up finish in the Pocket Knights was just a prelude. Last night, this mystery player outlasted a field of 219 players (142 unique) in the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets, snatching victory and a well-deserved ₹46,433 prize. This win marks a remarkable third title for ‘totowala’ on Pocket52 this year.

totwala’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.21 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹91,000 | Titles Won in 2024: #3

Well-known reg and recent (6-Max) DST champion Sachin ‘brownguy26’ Raj came tantalizingly close to adding a second Pocket Bullets title to his resume. His impressive run earned him a commendable ₹32,614 for his runner-up finish.

Sachin Raj
Sachin Raj

 

But Raj wasn’t done! He continued his Tuesday grind with a flurry of three other cashes at PokerBaazi`s NPS India 2024, adding a neat ₹44,672 in total earnings.

> 2nd in Pocket52`s Pocket Bullets for ₹32,614

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹4,805

> 184th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive for ₹4,360

> 143rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,893

Sachin Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹32.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Pocket52 covered the marginal ₹997 overlay shortfall in the ₹1,250 buy-in Pocket Bullets with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC), with the top 30 finishers walking away with their deserved rewards.

Final Table Results

  1. totowala – ₹46,433
  2. Sachin ’brownguy26’ Raj – ₹32,614
  3. Maa111 – ₹24,485
  4. Represenm8mult – ₹18,679
  5. ATLAS – ₹14,531
  6. parimal121 – ₹11,413
  7. iamit_sharma_ – ₹9,068
  8. Dipak11 – ₹7,305

 

user1625620087’ (Won 50K GTD Brunch for 10,871) and ‘Thebulletsaa’ (Won 40K GTD Soda for 8,697) won the other Tuesday marquees on Pocket52.

 

Adda52

The Mint – ₹14 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,000

Entries – 221

Re-entries – 216

Prize Pool – ₹15,90,680

Places Paid – 63

Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking), the poker powerhouse behind a string of recent successes, including second place in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire II in January and a top finish in Adda52’s Maverick last month, is showing no signs of stopping! Last night, he dominated Adda52’s ₹14 Lakhs GTD The Mint, conquering a field of 437 skilled players (221 unique). After a thrilling 7-hour and 10-minute poker showdown, a heads-up deal secured him a massive ₹2.52 Lakhs payday.

Debneil Mukherjee
Debneil Mukherjee

 

But that’s not all! Mukherjee made it rain on PokerBaazi’s NPS India 2024, scoring in five tournaments (including an NPS#67 Marathon final table). His total Tuesday touched a remarkable ₹3.22 Lakhs, at the very least.

> 1st in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹2,51,960* (heads-up deal)

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for ₹48,400

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#66 Relay for ₹12,600

> 46th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,180

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹2,590

> 219th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#71 Relay for ₹1,630

Hot on Mukherjee’s heels was poker phenom Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot, the 2023 POY #4. Coming in hot after a spectacular Sunday with fourth-place finishes in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack and PokerBaazi’s NPS#53 Megadive, he nearly snagged his first The Mint title. His runner-up finish, sealed by a heads-up deal, still netted him a cool ₹2.48 Lakhs.

Ashish Munot
Ashish Munot

 

Ashish Munot’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.97 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹62.51 Lakhs | Ranked #30 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Mint final table overflowed with poker talent, featuring mid-stakes maverick Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye (3rd for ₹1.55 Lakhs), the current annual TLB (points) leaderboard topper Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor (4th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), Pokcet52 Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtilt23’ Pal Singh (5th for ₹83,243) and the recent NPS#61 Marathon gold medallist Deepak ‘peacelover’ Singh (8th for ₹32,783).

The ₹4,000 buy-in The Mint blew past its guarantee, generating a ₹15.91 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts for the top 63 players, The Mint’s reputation as a high-value, must-play tournament stands firm!

Final Table Results

  1. Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee – ₹2,51,960*
  2. Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹2,47,769*
  3. Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye – ₹1,54,932
  4. Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹1,13,565
  5. Laksh ‘boomtilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹83,243
  6. vishnuagrawal2534 – ₹61,017
  7. PIYUSHBAID654 – ₹44,725
  8. Deepak ‘peacelover’ Singh – ₹32,783

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Priyank ‘Piko1432’ Kothari (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for 49,696), ‘DriftShift’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for 34,671), ‘7A3A8A0A7B’ (Won 1.30 Lakhs GTD The Mint Lite for 24,715), ‘Saiupp1987’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for 20,201), ArunShahidKapoorAfridiKumar (Won 50K GTD Bounty Adda for 12,921), and ‘JJAADDUUGGAARR’ (Won 40K GTD Sundown Adda for 12,703) won the other Tuesday marquees on Adda52.

 

SpartanPoker

Mega Stack – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 140

Re-entries – 50

Re-buys – 166

Prize Pool – ₹14,24,000

Places Paid – 27

Poker beast Paawan ‘nutskibhookh’ Bansal, known for his epic WSOP 2018 The Closer runner-up finish, is on a comeback tear! After crushing Adda52’s Godfather last week, he powered through Spartan Poker’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Mega Stack, clinching the flagship title with unstoppable aggression.

Paawan Bansal
Paawan Bansal

 

Fresh off a Sunday Millionaire VI final table appearance, Bansal wasted no time taking down the 8 PM Mega Stack. He fired three bullets in a 7.5-hour grind against 139 opponents (356 total entries) and ultimately struck a three-way deal, banking a hefty ₹2.40 Lakhs top prize. This marks his first Mega Stack title and his fourth-largest Spartan Poker score!

Bansal didn’t stop there – he snagged a small cash in PokerBaazi’s NPS#70 Deepdive (195th for ₹4,360), racking up a total of ₹2.44 Lakhs for Tuesday.

Paawan Bansal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.49 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹39.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Online grinder Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma, hot off a near-win in last week’s Destiny, came agonizingly close to his first 2024 title with a runner-up finish in the MegaStack. His two entries paid off with a sweet ₹2.12 Lakhs from the three-way deal. Sharma wasn’t finished yet, cashing in Adda52’s The Mint (54th for ₹8,037) to bring his Tuesday winnings to ₹2.20 Lakhs.

Aishwary Sharma’s online stats (Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹27.33 Lakhs

Ishita ‘agency’ Arora, fresh off her Gold Medal victory in NPS#52 Sunday Kickoff, kept the momentum going. She battled to a third-place finish in the Mega Stack, securing ₹2.13 Lakhs from the deal. She didn’t slow down, with three additional deep runs pushing her total earnings for the day to a massive ₹2.31 Lakhs, demonstrating her ability to turn strong play into significant results.

Ishita Arora
Ishita Arora

 

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹2,13,146* (three-way deal)

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#67 Marathon for ₹9,536

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#65 Slamdunk for ₹4,805

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#68 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,654

Ishita Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.79 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.27 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹22.99 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

The Mega Stack final table was ablaze with talent: Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh (4th for ₹1.15 Lakhs), Sunday`s NPS#57 (7-Max) SPRINT gold medallist Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila (5th for ₹95,266), the NPS#62 Monday Medley gold medallist Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey (6th for ₹68,451), satellite qualifier Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh (7th for ₹53,258) and Aryan ‘bob_marley’ Singh (8th for ₹33,848) all brought their A-game.

The ₹4,400 buy-in Mega Stack obliterated its guarantee, attracting a massive field and generating a ₹14.24 Lakhs prize pool. The top 27 players all walked away with a share of the spoils, proving the Mega Stack’s reputation as a high-value tournament!

Final Table Results

  1. Paawan ‘nutskibhookh’ Bansal – ₹2,39,776*
  2. Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma – ₹2,12,425*
  3. Ishita ‘agency’ Arora – ₹2,13,146*
  4. Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh – ₹1,14,731
  5. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹95,266
  6. Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey – ₹68,451
  7. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹53,258
  8. Aryan ‘bob_marley’ Singh – ₹33,848

*denotes a three-way deal

 

magnanimous’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for 43,946), ‘james00’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for 29,150), Yash ‘Babyshark10’ Chitre (Won 75K GTD Monster Turbo for 19,688), ‘shykko60’ (Won 50K GTD Night Rider for 17,000), ‘Luckyelves’ won 50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for 11,750), ’12 monkeys’ (Won 50K GTD Hold’em PKO for 10,909), ‘Ravager’ (20K GTD PKO for 7,000), and ‘StereotypesPoker’ (25K GTD Centurion for 6,000) won the other Tuesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

 

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Daily Majors: Vikram Mishra, Vivek Singh, Vishal Kumar & Ashwin Vijay Crush Thursday`s Flagships

Thursday was a whirlwind of high-stakes action across India’s major poker platforms! PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024 continued its guarantee-crushing run, while Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha and Spartan Poker’s Millionaire VI Qualifier 2 offered high-stakes battles for every kind of player!

Natural8 India superstar ‘HiiiBarbie’ topped the Thursday leaderboard with another blistering run. Fresh off their win in the WSOPC: 125 Spring Marathon on Tuesday, they made an incredible third-place finish in the WSOPC: Thursday Throwdown Bounty 150, pocketing a staggering ₹16.05 Lakhs.

Vikram Mishra, the kingpin of last year’s NPS Podium Leaderboard, finally smashed his streak of near-misses with a dominating win in PokerBaazi’s NPS #33 Thursday Thunder. He seized the NPS Gold Medal, his sixth NPS medal overall, and a massive ₹8.46 Lakhs payday, pushing his total earnings for the night to at least ₹8.66 Lakhs, catapulting him to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

Vishal Kumar delivered a knockout performance, clinching his first-ever NPS Silver Medal and a ₹6.44 Lakhs prize in the Thursday Thunder. This marked his second-highest single-day earnings on PokerBaazi and added to his total haul of ₹6.55 Lakhs.

Ryan Cardoso, hot on the heels of his Bronze Medal win in Wednesday’s NPS#23 (PLO-5), ended a five-month title drought by capturing PokerBaazi`s NPS #35 (6-Max) SPRINT. He pocketed a personal-best ₹4.10 Lakhs, boosting his total earnings for the night to ₹4.20 Lakhs.

Shivam Dubey, Monday’s NPS#10 (PLO-4) gold medalist, turned up the heat even further! He added a Silver and a Bronze medal to his collection, proving his mastery across formats. Dubey first snagged Bronze in the NPS #29 Relay, pocketing ₹1.72 Lakhs (heads-up deal). Then, he blazed a trail to the Silver Medal in the NPS #35 (6-Max) SPRINT, securing ₹4.16 Lakhs through another heads-up deal. Five cash finishes propelled him to #3 on the NPS Series and Podium leaderboards, with a total haul of at least ₹6.11 Lakhs.

Vivek Singh staged a glorious comeback, ending six months of near misses with a Gold Medal triumph in PokerBaazi’s NPS #34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, earning ₹2.70 Lakhs. But the adrenaline rush didn’t stop there! He made a jaw-dropping second-place finish in Adda52’s Godfather for a whopping ₹3.55 Lakhs! This double whammy and other deep runs fueled his night’s earnings to a staggering ₹6.78 Lakhs.

Aditya Kulkarni, the recent NPS #12 Monday Medley winner, fought hard in the NPS #34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, securing a Silver Medal (his second medal of the series and fifth overall)and a ₹2.05 Lakhs payout. His consistent performance across four NPS events propelled his total earnings to ₹2.22 Lakhs.

The other gold medallists on Day 5 of the series included Young Gun Abhishek Sonu (Won NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹2.54 Lakhs), Suman Saurabh (Won NPS#30 Megadive for ₹1.70 Lakhs), and Ankush Aryan (Won NPS#29 Relay for ₹1.58 Lakhs).

Ashwin Vijayvergiya ignited the felt with a double victory that sent shockwaves! He kicked off with a win in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹1 Lakh and then dominated Spartan Poker’s Ultron for a massive ₹4.18 Lakhs. Two other deep runs pushed his total earnings for the night to an impressive ₹5.36 Lakhs.

Satyam Verma continued his scorching hot run with seven deep runs that yielded a massive ₹5.40 Lakhs haul. His most notable accomplishments include a runner-up finish in Spartan Poker’s Ultron and a fifth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s NPS #33 Thursday Thunder.

Paawan Bansal, known for his WSOP 2018 The Closer runner-up finish, returned to the winner’s circle by taking down Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4.30 Lakhs (fifth-best online score) after a heads-up deal with Vivek Singh, shattering a 16-month title drought.

Junglee Poker’s ‘whathappened‘ proved their poker brilliance by dominating the DDD #21 Thursday Deepstacks, earning a hefty ₹3.79 Lakhs.

Pocket52 player ‘Dipak11‘ is riding a wave of success! Following their win in the Tens event just eleven days ago, they clinched victory in the Pocket Magnets for a personal-best ₹58,045 – a staggering 464x return on their satellite investment.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

NPS#33 Thursday Thunder – ₹60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 684

Re-entries – 693

Prize Pool – ₹68,85,000

Places Paid – 246

The NPS India 2024 is heating up, and Day 5 delivered a night of poker fireworks! Seven tournaments ignited the felt, but the clash for the ages happened in the ₹60 Lakhs GTD NPS#33 Thursday Thunder. Here, seasoned giants and rising stars alike threw down in a quest for NPS glory.

Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (opted out of our tracking), last year`s NPS Podium Leaderboard topper, is synonymous with deep runs and podium heartbreak. But the NPS#33 Thursday Thunder saw him shatter his near-miss curse! After recent brushes with victory in the NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT, NPS#11 Megadive, and NPS#25 Marathon, Mishra finally seized the elusive Gold Medal in a nine-hour marathon.

Vikram Mishra
Vikram Mishra

 

Outlasting a colossal 1,377-entry field (684 unique) in the 7:30 PM headliner, his epic win earned him a staggering ₹8.46 Lakhs – a testament to his unwavering skill and determination. This victory also marks his sixth NPS medal (his first in this series). Mishra’s night was pure magic, as he dominated five NPS events, netting a total haul of at least ₹8.66 Lakhs, marking him the day`s biggest winner on PokerBaazi and propelling him to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#33 Thursday Thunder for ₹8,46,167

> 111th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹8,037

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹5,647

> 115th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#30 MegaDive for ₹2,945

> 122nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#29 Relay for ₹2,882

Vikram Mishra`s NPS stats: NPS Medals Won: 4 Gold, 2 Silver | Moves to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Online force Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar is no stranger to the leaderboards. Fresh off a recent win in the PLO-6 Daily (his fifth in the event) and five title victories last month, including top finishes in the (1000X) BSS SuperStack and (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, he unleashed a blistering run in the Thursday Thunder. While his quest for the Gold fell short, a runner-up finish secured him the Silver Medal – his career-first NPS medal! Kumar’s four entries fueled his second-best site score of ₹6.44 Lakhs, adding to his monster ₹6.55 Lakhs total winnings for the night.

Vishal Kumar
Vishal Kumar

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#33 Thursday Thunder for ₹6,43,748

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹6,552

> 150th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 SlamDunk for ₹4,392

Veteran crusher Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal, whose past triumphs include podium finishes in the IOPC The Crown, PokerStars India’s INSCOOP The Mammoth Main Event, and PokerBaazi’s PBC#22 Game Changer, stormed back into the spotlight. His fierce play in the Thursday Thunder earned him the Bronze Medal – his third NPS medal – and a sweet ₹4.75 Lakhs addition to his bankroll.

Avijit Jaiswal
Avijit Jaiswal

 

Avijit Jaiswal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.23 Crores | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS#33 Thursday Thunder final table featured an array of poker talent. Notable players included Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta (4th for ₹3.28 Lakhs), last night’s Ultron runner-up finisher Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma (5th for ₹2.20 Lakhs), Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (7th for ₹1.03 Lakhs) and Tarsh ‘Ceepee’ Mehrotra (8th for ₹75,735).

The ₹5,750 buy-in NPS#33 Thursday Thunder was a magnet for players! The final prize pool ballooned to a massive ₹68.85 Lakhs – crushing the guarantee by 15%. With payouts extending to the top 246 finishers, the NPS India 2024 continues to prove it’s where the true poker action is.

Final Table Results

  1. Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹8,46,167
  2. Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar – ₹6,43,748
  3. Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal – ₹4,75,065
  4. Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta – ₹3,28,415
  5. Satyam’satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹2,20,320
  6. Rascal23 – ₹1,38,389
  7. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹1,02,587
  8. Tarsh ‘Ceepee’ Mehrotra – ₹75,735

 

NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,990

Entries – 739

Re-entries – 733

Prize Pool – ₹38,27,200

Places Paid – 258

The NPS India 2024 has been a rollercoaster of poker thrills, and Thursday night was no exception! Amidst the high-stakes action, Ryan ‘AceFromSpace’ Cardoso staged a glorious comeback, ending a five-month title drought by snatching Gold in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT. Meanwhile, Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Dubey continued his medal-winning rampage, scoring BOTH a Silver and a Bronze – a testament to his crushing skill across poker formats.

Ryan Cardoso
Ryan Cardoso

 

Coming off his Bronze Medal win in Wednesday’s NPS#23 (PLO-5), Cardoso was on fire! He proved his mettle in a gruelling 7.5-hour grind against a massive field of 1,472 sharks (535 unique) in the NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT. Striking a heads-up deal in the 9:30 PM flagship, he triumphantly clinched the NPS Gold Medal and a sweet ₹4.10 Lakhs payday – his biggest online score ever and marking his spectacular return to form. But Cardoso didn’t stop there; consistent play across two other NPS events boosted his total winnings to a striking ₹4.20 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,09,514* (heads-up deal)

> 46th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹7,280

> 117th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#30 MegaDive for ₹2,945

Ryan Cardoso’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹73.67 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹17.73 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold & 1 Bronze | Moves to #49 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Dubey, riding high from his NPS#10 (PLO-4) victory on Monday, was an unstoppable force. He kicked off Thursday with a Bronze Medal and a hefty ₹1.72 Lakhs payout after a three-way deal in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#29 Relay.

Shivam Kumar Dubey
Shivam Kumar Dubey

 

But Dubey was just warming up! He went on to battle for the NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT title later in the night, ultimately securing the Silver Medal and a massive ₹4.16 Lakhs in another heads-up deal. This fearless play across formats cemented his dominance and rocketed him to #3 on the NPS Podium and NPS Series Leaderboards. And as if that wasn’t enough, Dubey’s consistency earned him cash in five NPS tournaments for a total haul exceeding ₹6.11 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,16,467* (heads-up deal)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#29 Relay for ₹1,72,356* (three-way deal)

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,258

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 SlamDunk for ₹8,157

> 79th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹5,096

The NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT final table was packed with poker powerhouses. Heavy hitters like Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra (3rd for ₹2.57 Lakhs) (his first NPS Bronze Medal and third medal overall), Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal (4th for ₹1.80 Lakhs), poker coach and Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi (5th for ₹1.18 Lakhs), and Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol (6th for ₹68,339) all added to the high-stakes intensity.

The ₹2,990 buy-in NPS#35 Sprint was a roaring success! The final prize pool ballooned to a whopping ₹38.27 Lakhs – obliterating the guarantee by a significant ₹13.27 Lakhs. With payouts for the top 258 finishers, the NPS India 2024 continues to prove it’s where the action is!

Final Table Results

  1. Ryan ‘AceFromSpace’ Cardoso – ₹4,09,514*
  2. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹4,16,467*
  3. Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra – ₹2,57,260
  4. Dhaval ‘Rehab77’ Mudgal – ₹1,79,639
  5. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹1,18,476
  6. Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol – ₹68,339

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 380

Re-entries – 425

Prize Pool – ₹20,12,500

Places Paid – 148

Seasoned veteran Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh exploded back into the winner’s circle with an epic run last night. After six months without a title and a jaw-dropping two dozen final tables in 2024 already, he shattered the drought in PokerBaazi`s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS #34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. Outlasting 379 opponents in a field of 805 total entries in the 8:30 PM flagship across a four-hour blitz, Singh claimed the coveted NPS Gold Medal and a ₹2.70 Lakhs payday after making five determined entries. But his night was far from over!

Vivek Singh
Vivek Singh

 

Singh turned up the heat even further four hours later with a near-victory in Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather. He struck a heads-up deal with Paawan Bansal and locked in a massive ₹3.55 Lakhs – his biggest score of the night! Talk about domination – Singh raked in a jaw-dropping ₹6.78 Lakhs across both platforms, adding a Gold Medal, a runner-up finish, a final table appearance, and three additional deep runs to his Thursday rampage.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,54,949* (heads-up deal)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,70,279

> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹43,367

> 187th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,358

> 123rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 SlamDunk for ₹4,392

Vivek Singh`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 2 Bronze

Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni, hot off his NPS #12 Monday Medley victory, kept the pressure on Singh in the NPS#34 Hyper SPRINT. Kulkarni clinched a hard-fought runner-up finish, bagging the NPS Silver Medal (his second medal this series, fifth overall) and a sweet ₹2.05 Lakhs payout. His consistent performance across four NPS events, totalling ₹2.22 Lakhs, boosts his charge up those coveted NPS Leaderboards.

Aditya Kulkarni
Aditya Kulkarni

 

> 2nd in #PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,04,671

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹8,157

> 233rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,358

> 91st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹3,640

Aditya Kulkarni’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹98.31 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze | Moves to #33 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

The NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT final table was stacked with seasoned regs. Sunday’s ITM #67 Deepstack Turbo winner, the aptly named ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, battled hard to secure third place, claiming the Bronze Medal and ₹1.57 Lakhs. Aditya ‘KesarDa’ Kesharwani also showcased his poker prowess with a commendable fifth-place finish, earning a cool ₹76,878.

Like all NPS India 2024 events so far, the ₹2,875 buy-in NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT also easily smashed its listed guarantee, generating a massive ₹20.13 Lakhs prize pool. With payouts hitting the top 148 finishers, the NPS yet again proved itself to be the most prestigious and rewarding MTT series in the country.

Final Table Results

  1. Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh – ₹2,70,279
  2. Aditya ‘Whoarewe’ Kulkarni – ₹2,04,671
  3. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹1,57,176
  4. ayemi1122 – ₹1,06,663
  5. Aditya ‘KesarDa’ Kesharwani – ₹76,878

 

NPS#32 SlamDunk – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,610

Entries – 723

Re-entries – 771

Prize Pool – ₹20,91,600

Places Paid – 266

The poker gods have smiled upon Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu (opted out of our tacking)! The two-time NPS gold medalist and 1000X Series 4.0 Main Event champion recently shattered his extended dry spell with near-misses in the NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado (third) and the NPS#25 Marathon (fourth). Fuelled by this new-found form, Sonu scored a dominant victory in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS#32 Slamdunk last night.

Abhishek Sonu
Abhishek Sonu

 

In a true test of skill and endurance, Sonu outlasted a massive field of 1,494 entries (723 unique players) in the NPS #32 SlamDunk. After a fierce seven-hour and 53-minute clash, he seized the title and a hefty ₹2.54 Lakhs payday – a testament to his double-entry strategy in the 6:30 PM flagship. This triumph marks his third overall NPS Gold, securing a second medal in the ongoing NPS India 2024.

This win is just the latest in a blazing series of deep runs for Sonu. He also cashed in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) (25th for ₹10,920) and the NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT (101st for ₹8,040), raking in at least ₹2.73 Lakhs for the day. His relentless drive has propelled him into the top 10 of the NPS Series Leaderboard. And as if that weren’t enough, he’s among the 56 players advancing to Day 2 of the NPS#48 Freezeout from Qualifier 1, armed with the 11th biggest stack.

Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat, last week’s ITM #35 DST champion, fought hard for his first NPS Gold Medal in NPS #32 Slamdunk but ultimately finished an impressive second, taking home ₹1.95 Lakhs and his second NPS Silver Medal (his first this series). Sattawat also min-cashed in the NPS #30 MegaDive (248th for ₹1,683), pushing his total earnings for the day to ₹1.96 Lakhs.

Neeraj Sattawat
Neeraj Sattawat

 

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.06 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹52.88 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 2 Silver

Himanshu ‘pokerbrat7’ Arora, Wednesday’s Night Rider champion, added another feather to his cap with the NPS #32 SlamDunk Bronze Medal – his second NPS medal. He banked ₹1.42 Lakhs after three entries, boosting his lucrative Thursday haul to a striking ₹2.05 Lakhs across six deep runs across platforms.

Himanshu Arora
Himanshu Arora

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹1,41,811

> 11th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹30,474

> 23rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹18,892

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹7,044

> 181st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,358

> 225th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#30 Megadive for ₹1,683

Himanshu Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.69 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹33.98 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze

The NPS #32 SlamDunk final table was a who’s who of poker talent. Heavyweights like Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava (4th for ₹1 Lakh), recent NPS#16 DeepDive gold medallist Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma (6th for ₹39,322), Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath (7th for ₹28,027) and Wednesday’s Destiny finalist Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha (8th for ₹22,380) battled it out, making for a nail-biting spectacle.

The ₹1,610 buy-in NPS #32 Slamdunk proved another resounding success for the NPS India 2024. The tournament generated a massive ₹20.92 Lakhs prize pool, comfortably exceeding its guarantee and rewarding a staggering 266 players.

Final Table Results

  1. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹2,53,920
  2. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹1,94,519
  3. Himanshu ‘pokerbrat7’ Arora – ₹1,41,811
  4. Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹1,00,397
  5. khansu – ₹67,350
  6. Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma – ₹39,322
  7. Abhinav ‘abhinavnath’ Nath – ₹28,027
  8. Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha – ₹22,380

 

NPS#29 Relay – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,495

Entries – 613

Re-entries – 691

Prize Pool – ₹16,95,200

Places Paid – 237

Ankush ‘Jonsnow84’ Aryan staged an epic comeback Thursday night! After a seven-month dry spell, he unleashed a poker masterclass, crushing a massive field of 1,304 entrants (613 unique) in PokerBaazi`s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #29 Relay. A three-way deal in this seven-hour marathon landed him the 2:30 PM flagship title, securing him the coveted NPS Gold Medal and a hefty ₹1.58 Lakhs payday. But his rampage didn’t end there – deep runs in two other PokerBaazi events fueled a total haul of ₹1.63 Lakhs!

Ankush Aryan
Ankush Aryan

 

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#29 Relay for ₹1,57,771* (three-way deal)

> 252nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹2,510

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily for ₹2,411

Ankush Aryan’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.97 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹22.16 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze

Former NPS gold medalist Nitin ‘ladone’ Tomar came tantalizingly close to his second 2024 victory. After battling through the NPS#29 Relay, he sealed the Silver Medal with a three-way deal that locked in a hefty ₹1.68 Lakhs payday – his second-biggest PokerBaazi score.

Nitin Tomar
Nitin Tomar

 

Nitin Tomar’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹26.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Dubey (opted out of tracking) absolutely dominated Thursday! Still riding high from his NPS #10 (PLO-4) win on Monday, he clinched the Bronze Medal in the NPS#29 Relay, adding ₹1.72 Lakhs to his haul via the three-way deal.

Shivam Kumar Dubey
Shivam Kumar Dubey

 

But that was just the warm-up act! He later stormed to a Silver Medal finish in the NPS #35 (6-Max) SPRINT, pocketing a massive ₹4.16 Lakhs after another heads-up deal. Five cashes across NPS events prove his unwavering skill across poker formats, propelling him to #3 on both the NPS Podium and Series Leaderboards, with a jaw-dropping ₹6.11 Lakhs in total earnings!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,16,467* (heads-up deal)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#29 Relay for ₹1,72,356* (three-way deal)

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,258

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹8,157

> 79th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹5,096

The NPS #29 #Relay final table was stacked with talent. Notable players included recent NPS#25 Marathon bronze medallist Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (4th for ₹76,284), Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel (5th for ₹52,043), NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT bronze medallist Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant (6th for ₹33,904), poker veteran Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria (7th for ₹25,598) and Sachin ‘Usernameishigh’ Rampal (8th for ₹20,342).

The ₹1,495 buy-in NPS #29 Relay blew expectations out of the water, generating a massive ₹16.95 Lakhs prize pool! Payouts cascaded down to the top 237 finishers, underscoring the ever-growing appeal of the NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

  1. Ankush ‘Jonsnow84’ Aryan – ₹1,57,771*
  2. Nitin ‘ladone’ Tomar – ₹1,67,753*
  3. Shivam Kumar ‘daddyaddy’ Dubey – ₹1,72,356*
  4. Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel – ₹76,284
  5. Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel – ₹52,043
  6. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant- ₹33,904
  7. Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria – ₹25,598
  8. Sachin ‘Usernameishigh’ Rampal – ₹20,342

*denotes a three-way deal

 

NPS#31 (PLO-5) – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 267

Re-entries – 461

Prize Pool – ₹14,56,000

Places Paid – 115

Shankar ‘Indianmessi’ Singh ignited the felts with a thrilling victory last night in PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #31 (PLO-5). After a dry spell since his win in the (7-Max) SPRINT on February 1, Singh outlasted a massive field of 728 entries (267 unique) in the 5:30 PM event after a 6.5-hour showdown, clinching the coveted NPS Gold Medal (his first medal) and a hefty ₹1.92 Lakhs payday.

Shankar Singh
Shankar Singh

 

But Singh’s rampage didn’t stop there! He continued his streak in the PLO-6 Daily, racking up a respectable 11th-place finish for an additional ₹5,625, fuelling a total haul of ₹1.98 Lakhs for the night.

Shankar Singh’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹63.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery came within a hair’s breadth of their own NPS triumph! Despite firing eight bullets into the NPS#31 (PLO-5), the Gold Medal remained just out of reach. However, their determination paid off with a well-earned Silver Medal and a massive ₹1.18 Lakhs. Puthussery’s relentless grind across four additional NPS events added to their impressive haul, netting them a total of ₹1.43 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹1,17,936

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,258

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹8,157

> 64th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#29 Relay for ₹5,086

> 131st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#30 Megadive for ₹2,945

Sony Puthussery’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.85 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹50.53 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

The NPS#31 (PLO-5) final table was a clash of titans! Heavy hitters like Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi (3rd for ₹95,659 – his first NPS Bronze and fourth medal overall), recent NPS #27 and #22 winner and the February leaderboard king Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (4th for ₹79,934), Monday’s Nighttide DST Adda victor Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (5th for ₹64,646), and Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (6th for ₹49,795) added to the excitement.

The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#31 (PLO-5) lived up to the hype, amassing a colossal ₹14.56 Lakhs prize pool that obliterated the guarantee! With payouts awarded to the top 115 finishers, this event further reinforced the growing popularity of the NPS India 2024.

Final Table Results

  1. Shankar ‘Indianmessi’ Singh – ₹1,92,192
  2. Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery – ₹1,17,936
  3. Dhava ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹95,659
  4. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹79,934
  5. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹64,646
  6. Debneil ‘Chh taDon’ Mukherjee – ₹49,795

 

NPS#30 MegaDive – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,035

Entries – 757

Re-entries – 801

Prize Pool – ₹14,02,200

Places Paid – 267

PokerBaazi`s NPS India 2024 witnessed a true underdog story unfold last night as Suman ‘sk97099’ Saurabh soared to victory in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #30 MegaDive. Saurabh, active on the platform since August 2021, finally tasted the sweet thrill of an NPS Gold Medal!

Suman Saurabh
Suman Saurabh

 

After battling for over nine intense hours, Saurabh outlasted a colossal field of 1,558 sharks (757 unique players) in the 4 PM flagship event. Fueled by his determination and powered by two tournament entries, Saurabh secured his first maiden NPS title and a career-best payday of ₹1.70 Lakhs, along with ten precious points on the NPS Podium Leaderboard.

Suman Saurabh’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹24.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

The MegaDive final table was a clash of poker prowess. ‘Consciousness’ fought tooth and nail, landing the Silver Medal and a cool ₹1.30 Lakhs. ‘superman0837’ joined the podium party, snagging the Bronze Medal and ₹94,228.

The NPS#30 MegaDive field was packed with familiar faces and rising stars alike. Regulars like Ajay ‘Raakaa1’ Agrawal (4th for ₹66,605), Aditya ‘addyb’ Bahl (5th for ₹45,151), Rahul ‘createdd’ Kumar M Jain (6th for ₹26,361), recent NPS#20 Marathon champ Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh (7th for ₹18,790), and poker streamer Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (8th for ₹15,004) all brought their A-game to the final table.

The ₹1,035 buy-in NPS #30 MegaDive proved to be a massive hit. The prize pool swelled to a whopping ₹14.02 Lakhs, far exceeding its guarantee. The top 267 finishers shared in the spoils, adding another successful chapter in the NPS India 2024 saga.

Final Table Results

  1. Suman ‘sk97099’ Saurabh – ₹1,70,087
  2. Consciousness – ₹1,30,405
  3. superman0837 – ₹94,228
  4. Ajay ‘Raakaa1’ Agrawal – ₹66,605
  5. Aditya ‘addyb’ Bahl – ₹45,151
  6. Rahul ‘createdd’ Kumar M Jain – ₹26,361
  7. Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹18,790
  8. Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹15,004

 

₹2 Crores GTD NPS Mega Rush – Qualifier 5

Q5 > Entries – 293 | Re-entries – 220 | Survivors – 43 | Chip Leader – Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi (395,000)

Combined > Entries – 3,397 | Re-entries – 999 | Survivors – 377 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘Goku529’ (14,00,000)

 

₹1 Crore GTD NPS Value Mine – Qualifier 2

Q2 > Entries – 660 | Re-entries – 288 | Survivors – 111 | Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)

Combined > Entries – 1,118 | Re-entries – 560 | Survivors – 207 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)

 

₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS Freezeout – Qualifier 1

Q1 > Entries – 336 | Survivors – 56 | Chip Leader – Shrikantbaphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan (226,000)

 

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 5

Day 5 of the National Poker Series India 2024 witnessed a thrilling shakeup in the Series Leaderboard standings as new contenders surged ahead and established leaders continued to dominate.

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh maintains his grip on the NPS Series Leaderboard for the second consecutive day. His impressive double-win on Wednesday, securing Gold Medals in the NPS#27 SlamDunk and NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, earned him a commanding lead. Parakh’s momentum continued on Thursday with a final table finish in NPS#31 (PLO-5), further solidifying his position with a massive 9,794 points. He is a force to be reckoned with – 27 cashes out of 35 events, a medal haul of two Golds and one Silver, with a lifetime total of eight NPS medals (four Gold, two Silver, two Bronze). It’s worth noting that Parakh also retains the top spot on the NPS Podium Leaderboard.

Vikram Mishra, famed for topping last year’s NPS Podium Leaderboard, finally smashed through his series of close calls on Thursday! He snatched victory in NPS #33 Thursday Thunder, claiming his first Gold Medal of the series and his sixth NPS medal overall. This win catapulted him to second place on the NPS Series Leaderboard with a formidable 8,439 points. Mishra’s path to the top has included final table appearances in NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT, NPS#11 Megadive, and NPS#25 Marathon.

ShivamKumar Dubey, fresh off his Monday victory in NPS#10 (PLO-4), turned up the heat even further on Thursday! He added both a Silver and a Bronze medal to his haul. His performance in NPS #29 Relay (Bronze) and NPS #35 (6-Max) SPRINT (Silver) propelled him to third place on both the NPS Series (7,724 points) and NPS Podium (17 points) leaderboards.

RankPlayerPoints
1Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh9,794
2Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra8,439
3Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey7,724
4Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal7,438
5Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha7,317
6Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi7,157
7Gautam 'M8a7' Rohilla6,728
8Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat6,57
9Lavesh 'upay4myweed98' Meena6,343
10Abhishek 'chipndchair' Sonu6,011

 

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 5

Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh continues his unstoppable streak at the top of the NPS Podium Leaderboard for the second consecutive day! His strategic wins in NPS#27 Slamdunk and NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT and a runner-up finish in NPS #11 Megadive have solidified his dominance with a commanding 25 points. His relentless performance and impressive career haul of eight NPS medals (four Golds, two Silvers, two Bronzes) prove his consistent skill and determination.

Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi is rapidly gaining ground, surging to second place with 20 points. His two recent Gold Medal victories in NPS#28 (6-Max) SPRINT and NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT showcase his skill and position him as a force to be reckoned with.

Shivam Kumar Dubey remains a major contender after his victory in NPS#10 (PLO-4). He’s added a Bronze in NPS #29 Relay and a Silver in NPS #35 (6-Max) SPRINT to his record, propelling him to third place on both the NPS Series (7,724 points) and Podium (17 points) leaderboards. Dubey’s success across various poker formats demonstrates his adaptability and determination.

 

‘rahul29340’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹54,730), ‘ktk11’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹29,830), and ‘pkpatil’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹28,980) won the other Thursday marquees on PokerBaazi.

 

Junglee Poker

DDD#21 Thursday Deepstacks – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,700

Entries – 242

Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Junglee Poker just witnessed a player unleash a Thursday storm! User ‘whathappened’ dominated the Day 7 headliner of the Dhina Dhin Dha series, seizing victory in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD DDD #21 Thursday Deepstacks. This marks their first major triumph of 2024, and they did it with undeniable flair. After crushing a field of 242 skilled rivals in a thrilling 7-hour marathon, ‘whathappened’ claimed the title and a sweet ₹3.79 Lakhs payday.

In a nail-biting showdown, ‘thapa435’ fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, landing the runner-up position. Still, their fierce play earned them a well-deserved ₹2.85 Lakhs payout.

The DDD #21 Thursday Deepstacks final table was a poker battlefield! Heavy hitters like seasoned grinder Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh (3rd for ₹2.10 Lakhs) and Aritra ‘PadfootProngs’ Hazra (5th for ₹1.15 Lakhs) added to the intensity of this high-stakes clash.

Mithun Mahesh
Mithun Mahesh

 

Despite falling short of its ₹20 Lakhs guarantee by a hefty ₹3.06 Lakhs, the DDD #21 Thursday Deepstacks still delivered heart-pounding action. With the top 35 finishers diving into the massive prize pool, this tournament reaffirmed the excitement of the Dhina Dhin Dha series.

Final Table Results

  1. whathappened – ₹3,78,800
  2. thapa435 – ₹2,84,600
  3. Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh – ₹2,10,200
  4. vbhalla3238 – ₹1,55,200
  5. Aritra ‘PadfootProngs’ Hazra – ₹1,14,600
  6. AJisBoss – ₹84,600

 

The other DDD title winners of the day included ‘sartaj7777’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD DDD#22 Thursday Thunder for ₹1.13 Lakhs) and ‘red_cap’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD DDD#20 for ₹21,591).

 

Pocket52

Pocket Magnets – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,250

Entries – 126

Re-entries – 62

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 30

Pocket52 player ‘Dipak11’ is on fire! Eleven days after their sweet victory in the Tens event, they snagged another title in last night’s ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets. This win is a testament to their scorching hot streak and a significant turning point in their poker journey.

‘Dipak11’s path to the Pocket Magnets title was remarkable. They punched their ticket to the 8 PM marquee event through a ₹125 satellite. Then, in a battle of wits and nerves lasting over six hours, they outmanoeuvred a field of 188 entries (126 unique) to claim the championship crown. This hard-fought victory earned them a personal-best ₹58,045 – a massive boost to their bankroll and a staggering 464X return on their satellite investment, launching them into overall profitability.

Dipak11’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹78,255 | Site Profits: ₹26,958 | Titles Won in 2024: #2

The quest for a first Pocket52 title continues for ‘Onehand. With five determined entries in the Pocket Magnets (one through a ₹125 satellite), they gave it their all, ultimately landing a remarkable runner-up finish. Despite falling short of the top spot, ‘Onehand’ still secured their site-best payday of ₹40,769.

Onehand’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹84,315 | Site Profits: ₹51,450

The Pocket Magnets final table crackled with intensity as some familiar faces clashed for the title. Poker streaming sensation and recent Pocket Rockets finalist Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar put up a brave fight, finishing fourth for ₹23,349. Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar battled hard to secure seventh place and a ₹11,336 prize.

Though the ₹1,250 buy-in Pocket Magnets faced an ₹86,244 overlay, Pocket52 showed its unwavering support for players by honouring the ₹3 Lakhs guarantee. The platform paid out the top 35 finishers, covering the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC).

Final Table Results

  1. Dipak11 – ₹58,045
  2. Onehand – ₹40,769
  3. Avijit – ₹30,608
  4. Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar – ₹23,349
  5. Amardas89 – ₹18,165
  6. DHIRAJ01 – ₹14,267
  7. Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar – ₹11,336
  8. zealand_ – ₹9,132

 

Rocky_bhai99’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) and ‘Picosa90’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,347) won the other Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

 

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 215

Re-entries – 231

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 63

Paawan ‘fullflush24’ Bansal, the Indian poker phenom with a runner-up finish in WSOP 2018 The Closer, made a thunderous comeback to the online scene on Thursday by conquering Adda52`s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather, shattering a 16-month title drought extending back to his FTS #43 win on Spartan Poker in November 2022.

Paawan Bansal
Paawan Bansal

 

After an epic 8-hour and 47-minute clash against 446 contenders (215 unique) in the 8 PM headliner, Bansal`s trademark aggression paid off with a heads-up deal and a massive ₹4.30 Lakhs top prize. This marks Bansal’s first Godfather title, his second-largest score on Adda52, and fifth-best overall. His comeback rampage extended to Day 2 advancements in multi-flight events on PokerBaazi (NPS#90 Value Mine) and Spartan Poker (Millionaire VI).

Paawan Bansal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹32.11 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Seasoned pro Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh ignited a poker inferno last night! After six months without a win and a jaw-dropping two dozen final table finishes in 2024, he shattered his title drought with a Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS #34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. Fueled by five determined entries, he took ₹2.70 Lakhs for the victory.

Vivek Singh
Vivek Singh

 

But there’s more! His momentum was unstoppable – four hours later, Singh battled to a runner-up finish in Godfather. A heads-up deal with Bansal locked in an additional ₹3.55 Lakhs – his biggest payday of the night! This relentless poker onslaught, including an additional final table and three deep runs, brought him a mind-blowing ₹6.78 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹3,54,949* (heads-up deal)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,70,279

> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹43,367

> 187th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,358

> 123rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹4,392

Vivek Singh`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 2 Bronze

The Godfather’s final table was a warzone! Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (3rd for ₹2.43 Lakhs), Sunday`s NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT winner Kovid ‘fzzfzz’ Saraswat (4th for ₹1.78 Lakhs) and seasoned campaigner Harshad ‘Laiibhari’ Barve (8th for ₹51,166) added to the explosive showdown.

Despite the high-stakes intensity, the ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather fell short of its guarantee by ₹2.70 Lakhs. This juicy overlay meant extra value for players and tempting prizes for the top 63 finishers!

Final Table Results

  1. Paawan ‘fullflush24’ Bansal – ₹4,30,093*
  2. Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh – ₹3,54,949*
  3. Sanat ‘mehro25 1’ Mehrotra – ₹2,43,141
  4. Kovid ‘fzzfzz’ Saraswat – ₹1,78,484
  5. Transcendence – ₹1,30,829
  6. amarendra86 – ₹95,897
  7. Hector007 – ₹70,292
  8. Harshad ‘Laiibhari’ Barve – ₹51,166

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijay (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1 Lakh), ‘as2029’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹37,588), ‘bullzeye’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,005), ‘onyourway’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹21,848), ‘keerthesh’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,907), and ‘7Z3Z8Z6A3A’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹10,783) won the other Thursday marquees on Adda52.

 

Spartan Poker

Ultron – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,600

Entries – 131

Re-entries – 32

Re-buys – 101

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya sent shockwaves last night with an epic double victory! Fresh off his Tuesday Mega Stack win, he steamrolled the competition, conquering both Spartan Poker’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Ultron and Adda52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo in a breathtaking display of skill.

Ashwin Vijay
Ashwin Vijay

 

Vijayvergiya kicked off his reign of terror in the 9:30 PM Monster Turbo. After a relentless seven-bullet assault, he outlasted a field of 195 entries (105 unique) in a battle lasting under 4.5 hours, ultimately vanquishing Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani heads-up and claiming a hefty ₹1 Lakh prize.

But his most jaw-dropping triumph came in Spartan Poker’s Ultron an hour later. Like a poker juggernaut, he crushed 264 rivals (131 unique) in a gruelling seven-hour grind, claiming the 8 PM flagship title and a massive ₹4.18 Lakhs payday. Hungry for more, he added deep runs in two other tournaments to his night’s haul, pushing his earnings past a staggering ₹5.36 Lakhs!

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹4,18,500

> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹1,00,198

> 32nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹15,235

> 11th in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹2,295

Ashwin Vijayvergiya’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.25 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.59 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹66.19 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹20.90 Lakhs | Moves to #18 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #17 in Annual Profits

Satyam ‘GTOonTilt’ Verma continues to be a multi-platform menace. He raked in a monstrous ₹5.40 Lakhs last night with seven deep runs, including two sizzling final table scores. Verma’s highlights include a runner-up finish in the Ultron and a fifth-place takedown in PokerBaazi’s NPS#33 Thursday Thunder, boosting his POY ambitions.

Satyam Verma
Satyam Verma

 

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹2,83,500

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#33 Thursday Thunder for ₹2,20,320

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#34 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹16,704

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#31 (PLO-5) for ₹6,552

> 232nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,358

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#32 Slamdunk for ₹4,392

> 79th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#30 Megadive for ₹2,945

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#48 Freezout (Qualifier 1)

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Millionaire VI (Qualifier 2)

Satyam Verma’s online stats (PokerStars India, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.23 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹61.05 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.54 Lakhs | Moves to #26 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #25 in Annual Profits

The Ultron final table was a who’s-who of poker royalty. Seasoned champions like Randeep ‘SUDDEN’ Lather (3rd for ₹1.89 Lakhs), the two-time Game Changer winner Shagun ‘$0gani22’ Jain (4th for ₹1.55 Lakhs), online sensation Advait ‘Rattler$’ Rajguru (5th for ₹1.24 Lakhs), the recent NPS#26 Wednesday Volley victor Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal (6th for ₹96,300), the in-form Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma (7th for ₹71,280), and poker mastermind and 2023 POY #4 Ashish ‘0mg_spew’ Munot (8th for ₹52,380) all threw down, making for an unforgettable clash.

The ₹6,600 buy-in Ultron missed hitting its advertised guarantee by ₹2.14 Lakhs. This meant added value and juicy prizes for the top 23 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya – ₹4,18,500
  2. Satyam ‘GTOonTilt’ Verma – ₹2,83,500
  3. Randeep ‘SUDDEN’ Lather – ₹1,89,000
  4. Shagun ‘$0gani22’ Jain – ₹1,54,800
  5. Advait ‘Rattler$’ Rajguru – ₹1,24,200
  6. Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal – ₹96,300
  7. Aishwary ‘boosterx’ Sharma – ₹71,280
  8. Ashish ‘0mg_spew’ Munot – ₹52,380

 

₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire VI – Qualifier 2

Q2 > Entries – 152 | Re-entries – 22 | Re-buys – 145 | Survivors – 34 | Chip Leader – Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia (354,953)

Combined > Entries – 304 | Re-entries – 47 | Rebuys – 110 | Survivors – 65 | Overall Chip Leader – Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia (354,953)

 

‘Equanimity’ won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹42,263), ‘MBAChipWala’ won ₹1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for ₹29,150), ‘Scud’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹20,625), Sabyasachi ‘ClkMouseLsHouse’ Chakraborty won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹16,245), ‘kiran713321’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹12,669), ‘nitokalra’ (₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,254), and ‘adhara1234’ (₹20K GTD PKO for ₹5,473) won the other Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.

 

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Daily Majors: ‘HiiiBarbie,’ ‘Furyan,’ Satyam Bhalla, Abhishek Sonu, Siddhant Singh & Ashwin Vijay Score BIG on Tuesday

Following Monday’s surge, Tuesday kept the adrenaline pumping with high-stakes action across multiple platforms. PokerBaazi’s 50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024. Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series and A23 Poker’s 1+ Crores GTD Stack-a-thon Series ignited the tables, offering thrilling opportunities for players of all levels.

Natural8 India veteran ‘HiiiBarbie‘ dominated Tuesday’s leaderboard with a breathtaking ₹14.74 Lakhs haul across three major events. His highlight was a decisive victory in the WSOPC: 125 Spring Marathon for a jaw-dropping ₹12.45 Lakhs. He also made strides in the Deepstack No-Limit Hold’em Championship 300 (163rd for ₹1.22 Lakhs) and the WSOPC HR: $525 Bounty Hunters Circuit HR (56th for ₹1.07 Lakhs). Another Natural8 India star, ‘Furyan‘, claimed victory in the WSOPC: 55 Fifty Stack, adding a massive ₹12.24 Lakhs in winnings.

Shifting focus to the NPS India 2024, Satyam Bhalla kicked off his campaign in style by dominating PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado. A three-way deal landed him a career-best ₹6.79 Lakhs and his first NPS Gold Medal, pushing his nightly winnings to an impressive ₹6.93 Lakhs. Vijay Kamnani battled hard, earning his first NPS Silver Medal and a personal-best ₹6.84 Lakhs for his runner-up finish.

Siddhant Singh broke a four-week title drought with a commanding win in PokerBaazi’s NPS#20 Marathon. He negotiated a savvy heads-up deal, securing a career-best ₹4.22 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS Gold Medal. Vijaya Bhaskara Rao came second, earning a personal-best ₹3.73 Lakhs (from the deal) and the NPS Silver Medal.

Nirbheek Biswas also reached a career milestone, taking down PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 SlamDunk. A heads-up deal guaranteed them the NPS Gold Medal and a ₹3.36 Lakhs payday. Varad Mundada claimed the runner-up spot, earning his first NPS Silver Medal and ₹2.84 Lakhs from the deal.

Other NPS Gold Medalists of the day included ‘redbow9158’ (Won NPS#21 SPRINT for 3.13 Lakhs), Rajat Sharma (Won NPS#16 Deepdive for 2.66 Lakhs), Divya Raushan (Won NPS#15 Hyper SPRINT for 2.25 Lakhs), and Sanket Deshmukh (Won NPS#18 (PLO-6) for 2.12 Lakhs).

Ashwin Vijayvergiya maintained his winning momentum, crushing Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for a ₹3.07 Lakhs payday – his fourth-highest score of the year. Vaibhav Temani finished runner-up for ₹2.07 Lakhs, his five deep runs pushing his total winnings to ₹2.72 Lakhs.

Ashit Sharma made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, taking down Adda52’s The Mint for his first-ever victory in the event. He collected a hefty ₹2.87 Lakhs, and four additional deep runs boosted his earnings to ₹3.18 Lakhs. Siddharth Pandey finished second in The Mint for ₹2.10 Lakhs, totaling ₹2.69 Lakhs across three cashes.

‘mahi’ reigned supreme in Junglee Poker’s DDD#15 Tuesday Phoenix, pocketing a substantial ₹1.89 Lakhs.

Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets saw ‘Tanjiro‘ outlast the competition for a personal-best ₹58,000 win. Recent Pocket Kings champion ‘ATLAS‘ followed closely, collecting ₹41,000 for second place.

Tuesday’s action also saw victories from Naveen Sharma, Vishal Kumar, Divyansh Chandra, Gourav Das, Nishant Pandey, and Anil Arora.

Here are the Tuesday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado – 60 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 5,750

Entries – 685

Re-entries – 732

Prize Pool – 70,85,000

Places Paid – 258

Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla (opted out of our tracking) made a thunderous start to his NPS India 2024 campaign by conquering the 60 Lakhs GTD NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado on PokerBaazi. He pulled out a masterclass last night, battling a massive field of 1,417 entries (685 unique players) in an epic nine-hour showdown. A three-way deal secured him a career-best 6.79 Lakhs prize and his first-ever NPS Gold Medal.

Satyam Bhalla
Satyam Bhalla

 

Bhalla’s win didn’t come easy. He fired two entries in the 7:30 PM showstopper, demonstrating his willingness to invest in his pursuit of NPS glory. His success extended beyond this headliner-grabbing victory – deep runs in two other NPS events propelled him to a staggering 6.93 Lakhs in total earnings, making him the night’s undisputed winner.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for 6,79,067* (three-way deal)

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#20 Marathon for 10,009

> 162nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 SlamDunk for 3,921

Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani, seeking to break a two-month title drought, made a spirited run for the NPS Gold Medal in the Tuesday Tornado. His impressive run ultimately earned him a personal-best 6.84 Lakhs (from the three-way deal) and a well-deserved NPS Silver Medal, signalling a potential return to form and bringing him back to online profitability.

Vijay Kamnani’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: 37.59 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: 6,762 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Two-time NPS Gold Medallist and former 1000X Series 4.0 Main Event champion Young Gun Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu (opted out of our tracking) broke through a recent dry spell by taking third place in the Tuesday Tornado. He added 6.54 Lakhs to his bankroll (from the deal), marking his second-largest career score (his best in 2024) and securing his second NPS Bronze Medal (his first of the series). Sonu also made strides in two other NPS events, amassing a handsome 6.66 Lakhs for the night.

Abhishek Sonu
Abhishek Sonu

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for 6,53,772* (three-way deal)

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for 8,477

> 116th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#15 (5-Max) Hyper Sprint for 4,118

The final table of the NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado was a showcase of talent, featuring prominent players and other upcomers like the SportsBaazi co-founder and CMO Puneet ‘neo1’ Dua (4th for 3.44 Lakhs), the 2023 PPC nominee Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik (5th for 2.36 Lakhs), Chirag ‘ChiruG’ Khanduja (6th for 1.43 Lakhs), Manharjit ‘Mjs1981’ Singh (7th for 1.06 Lakhs), and the in-form Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H (8th for 77,935).

The 5,750 buy-in NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado exceeded expectations, amassing a colossal 70.85 Lakhs in the prize pool. The top 258 finishers earned a share of this massive pot, highlighting the growing popularity of the NPS India 2024 and keeping the turnout records tumbling at this ground-breaking series.

Final Table Results

  1. Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla – 6,79,067*
  2. Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani – 6,83,553*
  3. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – 6,53,772*
  4. Puneet ‘neo1’ Dua – 3,43,623
  5. Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – 2,35,931
  6. Chirag ‘ChiruG’ Khanduja – 1,43,117
  7. Manharjit ‘Mjs1981’ Singh – 1,05,567
  8. Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H – 77,935

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

NPS#20 Marathon – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,530

Entries – 826

Re-entries – 859

Prize Pool – ₹37,07,000

Places Paid – 267

Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh, who made headlines in January with runner-up finishes in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller and Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo, achieved a new career milestone on Tuesday night. Outlasting an enormous field of 1,685 foes (826 unique) in PokerBaazi’s 6:30 PM flagship, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS#20 Marathon (a true test of endurance running over nine gruelling hours), he secured a career-best ₹4.22 Lakhs payday and his first-ever NPS Gold Medal after a shrewd heads-up deal, shattering a four-week title drought.

Siddhanth Singh
Siddhanth Singh

 

Siddhant Singh`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹69.89 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.75 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Vijaya Bhaskara ‘q1989’ Rao put up a fierce fight, ultimately earning a personal best ₹3.73 Lakhs (over 3x his previous best on PokerBaazi) from the deal and a well-deserved NPS Silver Medal (his first NPS hardware!).

Vijaya Bhaskara Rao`s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹17.74 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

PokerBaazi regular Vijay Singh ‘Marcopolo10’ Gurjar, a former The Weekly HighRoller and The Endeavour champion, added to his impressive resume with a third-place finish in the NPS#20 Marathon, earning ₹2.49 Lakhs and the NPS Bronze Medal. Gurjar showcased his consistency by finishing 117th in NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,356, bringing his total winnings for the evening to ₹2.54 Lakhs.

Vijay Singh Gurjar
Vijay Singh Gurjar

 

Vijay Singh Gurjar PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.57 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹18.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze

The NPS#20 Marathon final table featured a diverse mix of accomplished regulars and other upcomers like the recent Sunday Showdown finalist Prerit ‘ziggyluck’ Bais (4th for ₹1.76 Lakhs), Siddharth ‘CARDashian66’ Kadel (5th for ₹1.19 Lakhs), Anish ‘Fishlover001’ Vijayvergia (6th for ₹69,692) and the celebrated EndBoss 4.0 winner Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra (7th for ₹49,674).

The ₹2,530 buy-in NPS#20 Marathon generated a whopping ₹37.07 Lakhs prize pool, crushing its advertised ₹25 Lakhs guarantee. The top 267 finishers earned payouts, underscoring the growing popularity of the NPS India 2024 and the potential for significant rewards for those who consistently play well.

Final Table Results

  1. Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹4,21,753*
  2. Vijaya Bhaskara ‘q1989’ Rao – ₹3,72,657*
  3. Vijay Singh ‘Marcopolo10’ Gurjar – ₹2,49,110
  4. Prerit ‘ziggyluck’ Bais – ₹1,76,083
  5. Siddharth ‘CARDashian66’ Kadel – ₹1,19,365
  6. Anish ‘Fishlover001’ Vijayvergia – ₹69,692
  7. Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹49,674
  8. Darshan0801 – ₹39,665

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

NPS#17 Slamdunk – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,530

Entries – 631

Re-entries – 642

Prize Pool – ₹28,00,600

Places Paid – 237

After a long wait, Nirbheek ‘noobboob23’ Biswas finally achieved a breakthrough last night, taking down the ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#17 Slamdunk. Battling an enormous field of 1,273 entries (631 unique) in the 5:30 PM flagship over a marathon nine-hour and 11-minute session, their victory earned him the prestigious NPS Gold Medal and a career-best ₹3.36 Lakhs prize following a heads-up deal.

Active on PokerBaazi since March 2022, Biswas had shown his potential with a runner-up finish in last August’s Masters#7 (6-Max) Turbo. This win cements his status as a rising poker talent.

Nirbheek Biswas’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

PokerBaazi veteran Varad ‘Vardatic’ Sandip Mundada, a consistent force on the platform since April 2018, came agonizingly close to his first title in over a year. Mundada’s impressive run builds upon a recent fourth-place finish in Sunday’s BSS Super Value. The heads-up deal in NPS#17 Slamdunk secured Mundada a well-deserved ₹2.84 Lakhs (over 2X their previous best score) and their first NPS hardware, a glittering NPS Silver Medal.

Varad Sandip Mundada’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹24.57 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat, hunting for a win since shipping Adda52’s AOPS Powerslam on January 28, fired six bullets in the NPS#17 Slamdunk. His persistence earned him his maiden NPS Bronze Medal, adding ₹2.03 Lakhs to his bankroll.

Vikhyat Ahlawat
Vikhyat Ahlawat

 

On a hot streak, the ever-consistent Ahlawat made another five deep runs (with four in other NPS events), raking in a total ₹2.61 Lakhs for the night and storming to #6 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 Slamdunk for ₹2,02,763

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹33,300

> 59th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹8,000

> 156th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#20 Marathon for ₹7,785

> 70th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for ₹5,868

> 208th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,571

Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹84.65 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹53.17 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze | Moves to #6 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

The NPS#17 SlamDunk final table was a star-studded affair, featuring notables like chess prodigy turned poker reg Ishita ‘Warrior08’ Arora (4th for ₹1.26 Lakhs), Gaurav ‘gauravfrisky’ Sharma (5th for ₹85,978), Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora (6th for ₹56,012), and Mayank ‘Mayank9894t’ Thakkar (7th for ₹42,289), demonstrating the high calibre of competition.

The ₹2,530 buy-in NPS#17 SlamDunk created a massive ₹28.01 Lakhs prize pool, with the top 237 finishers earning a payout. This highlights the National Poker Series’s growing popularity and competitive nature and showcases the potential for significant rewards for skilled players.

Final Table Results

  1. Nirbheek ‘noobboob23’ Biswas – ₹3,35,957*
  2. Varad ‘Vardatic’ Sandip Mundada – ₹2,83,816*
  3. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹2,02,763
  4. Ishita ‘Warrior08’ Arora – ₹1,26,027
  5. Gaurav ‘gauravfrisky’ Sharma – ₹85,978
  6. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹56,012
  7. Mayank ‘Mayank9894t’ Thakkar – ₹42,289
  8. SSAScorpion – ₹33,607

*denotes heads-up deal

 

NPS#16 Deepdive – 15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 1,725

Entries – 731

Re-entries – 718

Prize Pool – 21,73,500

Places Paid – 258

Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma, a well-respected veteran in the poker community, returned triumphantly to the NPS winner’s circle on Tuesday by taking down PokerBaazi’s 15 Lakhs GTD NPS#16 Deepdive. Outlasting a massive field of 1,449 players (731 unique) over a nine-hour marathon, Sharma secured his career-second NPS Gold Medal – his first in this particular series – along with a significant 2.66 Lakhs prize, marking his fourth title win of 2024.

Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma

 

Sharma’s victory was a testament to his persistence and adaptability as he fired two bullets in the 4 PM NPS flagship event. His winnings didn’t stop there – he added a 52nd-place finish in the NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for 19,130, raking in approximately 2.86 Lakhs for the day.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for 2,66,471

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for 19,130

Dinesh ‘Daddu26’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) also showcased exceptional prowess, securing a runner-up finish in the NPS#16 Deepdive and earning a well-deserved 2.04 Lakhs prize and the NPS Silver Medal. Singh’s impressive run continued throughout the night as he cashed in five more NPS events, collectively adding at least 2.39 Lakhs. These results propelled him up the NPS Series Leaderboard to #21, showcasing his potential to challenge for the top spots.

Dinesh Singh
Dinesh Singh

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for 2,04,309

> 155th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for 9,919

> 103rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#20 Marathon for 7,780

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT for 6,890

> 85th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 Slamdunk for 6,721

> 105th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#18 (PLO-6) for 3,100

The NPS#16 Deepdive was not just a testament to Sharma and Singh’s abilities but also featured top-notch performances from other esteemed regulars. PokerBaazi’s Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja (4th for 1.05 Lakhs), three-time POY winner Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (5th for 72,378), Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani (6th for 43,905), and Sushant ‘Tryndamere’ Singh (7th for 32,385) among others, made significant inroads.

The 1,725 buy-in NPS#16 Deepdive attracted widespread participation, generating a 21.73 Lakhs prize pool that exceeded its advertised guarantee by a significant margin. The top 258 finishers earned payouts, underscoring the unmatched popularity of the NPS India 2024 and the potential for substantial rewards.

Final Table Results

  1. Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma – 2,66,471
  2. Dinesh ‘Daddu26’ Singh – 2,04,309
  3. viktas21 – 1,47,798
  4. Sanjay ‘Dynamo’ Taneja – 1,05,415
  5. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – 72,378
  6. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – 43,905
  7. Sushant ‘Tryndamere’ Singh – 32,385
  8. 5454Sh – 23,909

 

NPS#15 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 501

Re-entries – 643

Prize Pool – ₹17,16,000

Places Paid – 211

PokerBaazi loyalist Divya ‘Dr19sidhu’ Raushan, fresh off his (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT win on Saturday, continued his hot streak with another spectacular victory on Day 3 of the NPS India 2024. He captured a second NPS Gold Medal by outlasting a vast field of 1,144 entries (501 unique) in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#15 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT in an epic four-hour battle, earning a personal-best ₹2.25 Lakhs cash prize – marking his first NPS Gold of the ongoing series.

Divya Raushan
Divya Raushan

 

Demonstrating unwavering determination, Raushan fired four entries in the 2:30 PM flagship event to secure the victory. His impressive streak continued with a deep run in PokerBaazi’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT (48th for ₹9,947), improving his total winnings for the night to a remarkable ₹2.35 Lakhs.

Divya Raushan’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹30.20 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.57 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold

Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel, who narrowly missed winning the BSS Big Bounty title last month, came close to his first NPS Gold in NPS#15. His runner-up finish landed him a significant ₹1.71 Lakhs prize and the coveted NPS Silver Medal after two entries – his fifth-best score in over a year of active play on PokerBaazi.

Rohit Goel
Rohit Goel

 

Rohit Goel’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹42.29 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Micro-stakes grinder ‘nd2627’ achieved a stunning breakthrough that exemplifies the potential for underdogs in poker. After winning a seat through a ₹344 satellite, they outplayed a massive field in the NPS#15 to secure a third-place finish, an incredible ₹1.23 Lakhs prize, and the NPS Bronze Medal. This win marked not only their personal best in tournament winnings but also a whopping 357X return on their initial investment!

nd2627’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.89 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.37 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver

Sumeet ‘Sumitsingh199’ Rajpurohit (4th for ₹84,942) also made a mark on the NPS#15 (5-Max) Hyper Sprint final table.

The ₹1,725 buy-in NPS#15 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT drew massive interest, generating a tempting ₹17.16 Lakhs prize pool that exceeded the advertised guarantee by over 70%. The top 211 finishers secured a share of this enhanced kitty, ensuring wide distribution of the winnings and demonstrating the continued popularity of the National Poker Series.

Final Table Results

  1. Divya ‘Dr19sidhu’ Raushan – ₹2,24,796
  2. Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel – ₹1,71,428
  3. nd2627 – ₹1,22,866
  4. Sumeet ‘Sumitsingh199’ Rajpurohit – ₹84,942
  5. Faiyaaz_Takkar – ₹60,060

 

NPS#18 (PLO-6) – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,840

Entries – 353

Re-entries – 725

Prize Pool – ₹17,24,800

Places Paid – 148

Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh is on an undeniable hot streak in the NPS India 2024. Building on his recent PLO-6 Daily win last Friday and a Silver Medal in Sunday’s NPS #4 (PLO-5) Knockout, he captured his seventh title of 2024 and a long-sought NPS Gold Medal last night. Deshmukh dominated PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#18 (PLO-6), outlasting a guarantee-crushing field of 1,078 entries (353 unique) in the 6:30 PM flagship in just under seven hours and earning a hefty ₹2.12 Lakhs prize. This marks his third PLO-6 title on PokerBaazi and his first-ever NPS Gold, propelling him to #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard.

Sanket Deshmukh
Sanket Deshmukh

 

Deshmukh’s victory didn’t come in isolation. His determination fueled two additional deep runs throughout the night, bringing his total winnings to a remarkable ₹2.27 Lakhs. These results catapulted him to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#18 (PLO-6) for ₹2,12,495

> 194th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹9,919

> 109th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for ₹4,564

Sanket Deshmukh’s (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹76.52 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹14.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver | Ranked #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard | Ranked #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla, the recent NPS#13 Slamdunk champion, proved a worthy challenger. Making a fiery return to form, his relentless battle against Deshmukh earned him a hard-fought runner-up finish, a ₹1.29 Lakhs prize, and the NPS Silver Medal.

Gautam Rohilla
Gautam Rohilla

 

Rohilla also showcased his versatility with four additional deep runs in NPS events, raking in ₹1.70 Lakhs. This surge in results catapulted him to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard and into a joint lead with Deshmukh on the NPS Podium Leaderboard.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#18 (PLO-6) for ₹1,29,360

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for ₹19,344

> 251st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹9,919

> 111st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#20 Marathon for ₹7,785

> 245th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,571

Gautam Rohilla’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze | Ranked #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard | Moves to #2 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

NPS veteran Abhishek ‘shazhank’ Rajagopal secured a podium finish in NPS#18 (PLO-6), adding an NPS Bronze Medal to his gold and silver wins in previous NPS editions, earning ₹1.03 Lakhs after four entries.

Abhishek Rajagopal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹23.28 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.44 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

Like the other NPS events of the day, the ₹1,840 buy-in NPS#18 (PLO-6) also attracted widespread participation, generating a massive ₹17.25 Lakhs prize pool. The top 148 finishers earned a share of the winnings, demonstrating the unmatched popularity of the NPS and the increasing interest in PLO-6 events.

Final Table Results

  1. Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh – ₹2,12,495
  2. Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla – ₹1,29,360
  3. Abhishek ‘shazhank’ Rajagopal – ₹1,03,488
  4. sujit211990 – ₹83,308
  5. Shivack – ₹66,060
  6. Deputydong – ₹49,502
  7. Sandeepak – ₹35,358
  8. Daddy2616 – ₹25,872

 

2 Crores GTD NPS Mega Rush – Qualifier 3

Q3 > Entries – 996 | Re-entries – 250 | Survivors – 97 | Chip Leader – ‘Goku529’ (14,00,000)

Combined > Entries – 2,601 | Re-entries – 567 | Survivors – 272 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘Goku529’ (14,00,000)

 

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 3

The National Poker Series India 2024 just got even more intense! Day 3 brought seven thrilling events, shaking up the leaderboard and setting the stage for a fierce battle to the top. Experienced pros and rising stars alike are vying for the coveted top spots, showcasing their talents across various poker formats.

Chirag ‘miyagi’ Sodha, the NPS 2.0 Main Event champion, currently reigns supreme on the NPS Series Leaderboard. His relentless consistency shines through with cashes in an impressive 19 out of 21 NPS events so far, totalling 5,194 points. Sodha’s dominance includes final table appearances in both the NPS#1 (7-Max) Kick-Off and the recent NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT.

Chirag Sodha
Chirag Sodha

 

Hot on his heels is Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla. The NPS#13 Slamdunk champion rocketed to second place on the NPS Series Leaderboard last night, amassing 5,059 points while securing the top position on the NPS Podium Leaderboard. Rohilla’s impressive run includes 14 cashes out of 21 events, and his latest runner-up finish in NPS#18 (PLO-6) earned him a silver medal, bolstering his climb.

Gautam Rohilla
Gautam Rohilla

 

Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh holds firm in third place with 4,744 points. He also shares the top rank with Rohilla on the NPS Podium Leaderboard. His dominance includes 12 deep runs in the series, highlighted by a runner-up finish in NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout and, most notably, a gold in NPS#18 (PLO-6), showcasing his versatility across variants.

Sanket Deshmukh
Sanket Deshmukh

 

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 3

Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla and Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh are locked in a fierce battle for the top spot on the NPS Podium Leaderboard, each with 15 points. Rohilla boasts a gold medal from NPS#13 Slamdunk and a silver from NPS#18 (PLO-6), while Deshmukh secured gold in NPS#18 (PLO-6) and silver in NPS#4 (PLO-5) Knockout.

All single gold medalists are tied for second place, while those with silver medals share the third spot, highlighting the close competition and potential for future upsets.

RankPlayerPoints
1Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha5,196
2Gautam 'M8a7' Rohilla5,059
3Sanket Profishnalshark' Deshmukh4,744
4Ritwik 'Ritwikkhanna' Khanna4,485
5Ranjeet 'Rj147' Negi4,468
6Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat4,414
7Kovid 'fzzzyyy' Saraswat4,317
8Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey4,239
9Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra4,133
10Neeraj 'SelfClaimedPro' Kumar4,109

 

Naveen ‘Naveenbarkhageet’ Sharma (Won 4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for 82,900), Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar (Won 1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for 32,370), and ‘sharmark025’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD (7-Max) SPRINT for 20,310) won the other Tuesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

 

Junglee Poker

DDD#15 Tuesday Phoenix – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 258

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Junglee Poker regular ‘mahi‘ continues their hot streak! After narrowly missing out with a runner-up finish in Monday’s DDD#12 Monday Monster, they bounced back in a big way, capturing their first major title of 2024 in the Day 5 headliner of the Dhina Dhin Dha series, scoring a dominant victory in Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD DDD#15 Tuesday Phoenix.

‘mahi’ outlasted a skilled field of 258 players in an intense battle lasting over 6.5 hours. Their impressive win earned them a handsome ₹1.89 Lakhs.

Chasing behind, ‘tribalnigga‘ came incredibly close to the title and ultimately finished runner-up for ₹1.42 Lakhs.

While the ₹2,750 buy-in DDD#15 Tuesday Phoenix fell a glaring ₹3.55 Lakhs short of its advertised guarantee. Nevertheless, the top 15 finishers shared in the promised ₹10 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

  1. mahi – ₹1,89,400
  2. tribalnigga – ₹1,42,300
  3. Sandip14369271 – ₹1,05,100
  4. jo87jo – ₹77,600
  5. vigilant69 – ₹57,300
  6. england69 – ₹42,300

 

The other DDD title winners of the day included ‘archer34341856’ (Won 2.25 Lakhs GTD DDD#16 Tuesday Turbo for 54,138) and ‘monster77780’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD DDD#14 for 38,470).

 

Pocket52

Pocket Bullets – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,250

Entries – 130

Re-entries – 56

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 30

Pocket52 user ‘Tanjiro‘ grabbed the primetime spotlight, outlasting 129 other players in a field of 186 entries to win the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets. Their strategic play over 6.5 hours in the 8 PM marquee event earned them their first title on the platform and a sweet ₹58,045 payday.

Tanjiro’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Hot on Tanjiro’s heels was ‘ATLAS,’ the recent Pocket Knights champion, who took home ₹40,769 for their impressive second-place finish.

ATLAS’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.57 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.59 Lakhs | Titles won in 2024: #4

The Pocket Bullets final table was packed with talent, featuring Monday’s Pocket Jacks podium finisher, Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora (5th for ₹18,165), the current annual TLB (points) leaderboard topper Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (6th for ₹14,267), and poker streamer Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar (7th for ₹11,336).

The ₹1,250 buy-in Pocket Bullets fell ₹88,518 short of its advertised guarantee. Nonetheless, the top 30 walked away with well-earned cash prizes from the promised ₹3 Lakhs prize pool, with Pocket52 covering the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC).

Final Table Results

  1. Tanjiro – ₹58,045
  2. ATLAS – ₹40,769
  3. BADLUCK – ₹30,608
  4. busyquiver_gbugq – ₹23,349
  5. Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora – ₹18,165
  6. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹14,267
  7. Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar – ₹11,336
  8. NAUGHTY_HORA_K – ₹9,132

 

softsponge_f9o9q’ (Won 50K GTD Soda for 11,830) and ‘ASSKING222’ (Won 50K GTD Brunch for 11,830) won the other Tuesday marquees on Pocket52.

 

Adda52

The Mint – ₹14 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,000

Entries – 204

Re-entries – 231

Prize Pool – ₹15,83,400

Places Paid – 63

Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma, coming off an epic February performance and a recent Summit HighRoller win, returned to the winner’s circle with a commanding victory in Adda52’s ₹14 Lakhs GTD The Mint. After six unsuccessful final table finishes in this 8 PM Tuesday headliner previously, he finally conquered a field of 435 entries (204 unique) over a 7.5-hour battle last night. Sharma’s three-bullet investment earned him a well-deserved ₹2.87 Lakhs prize.

Ashit Sharma
Ashit Sharma

 

Sharma backed up his headline performance with four additional deep runs, with his total earnings for the day reaching an impressive ₹3.18 Lakhs, demonstrating his ability to turn strong play into significant results.

> 1st in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹2,87,041

> 95th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹14,879

> 25th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹9,621

> 159th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,571

> 176th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 Slamdunk for ₹3,081

Ashit Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.87 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹60.25 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹21.81 Lakhs | Moves to #26 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #15 in Annual Profits

Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey, fresh off recent final tables in last week’s Godfather and Monday’s Money Hunt – PKO, continues his winning form. The multi-scoring sports entrepreneur added a sizeable ₹2.69 Lakhs to his bankroll across three deep runs last night, including a runner-up finish in The Mint for ₹2.10 Lakhs, marking his second close call in this particular event.

Siddharth Pandey
Siddharth Pandey

 

> 2nd in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹2,10,400

> 25th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹51,762

> 71st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹6,887

Siddharth Pandey’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.59 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.56 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.58 Lakhs

Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor, the current leader in the annual TLB (points) leaderboard race, displayed his versatility and adaptability with deep runs across multiple platforms. His relentless grind resulted in ten deep runs and a combined ₹2.38 Lakhs in winnings. This included final table finishes in Adda52’s The Mint and Afternoon Adda and PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily, solidifying his position as a strong contender to defend his title as the annual TLB (points) champion for a second consecutive year.

Mohak Kapoor
Mohak Kapoor

 

Kapoor`s top Tuesday achievements include:

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹1,54,223

> 40th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 Slamdunk for ₹15,403

> 96th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹14,879

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Daily for ₹14,325

> 3rd in Adda52’s Afternoon Adda for ₹11,774

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,801

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹65.51 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.64 Lakhs | Ranked #16 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #1 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings | Finished #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha had an impressive day at the tables, racking up a solid ₹1.21 Lakhs in winnings. His performance included two high-profile final table finishes, pushing him past the significant milestone of ₹50 Lakhs in annual winnings.

Vishal Ojha
Vishal Ojha

 

> 6th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹60,737

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹37,506

> 134th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹14,879

> 109th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#20 Marathon for ₹7,785

Vishal Ojha’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.37 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹50.08 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.82 Lakhs

The Mint final table overflowed with poker heavyweights and other regulars, including Satish ‘Sathriyan88’ M (4th for ₹1.13 Lakhs), Myron ‘zzzzz369’ Pereira (5th for ₹82,862), Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares (7th for ₹44,520) and last night’s NPS#21 (7-Max) SPRINT finalist Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (8th for ₹32,633).

The ₹4,000 buy-in The Mint surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a prize pool of over ₹15.83 Lakhs, where the top 63 finishers profited.

Final Table Results

  1. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹2,87,041
  2. Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey – ₹2,10,400
  3. Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹1,54,223
  4. Satish ‘Sathriyan88’ M – ₹1,13,045
  5. Myron ‘zzzzz369’ Pereira – ₹82,862
  6. Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha – ₹60,737
  7. Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares – ₹44,520
  8. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹32,633

 

Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for 49,696), Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for 32,772), ‘anujrajani28’ (Won 1.30 Lakhs GTD The Mint Lite for 22,611), ‘SpaceRacer’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for 20,806), ‘A1904’ (Won 50K GTD Morning Adda for 13,041), Gourav ‘piyush0657’ Das (Won 40K GTD Sundown Adda for 11,075), Nishant ‘stckfull’ Pandey (Won 50K GTD Bounty Adda for 11,009), and ‘vick94 (Won 30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for 9,089) won the other Tuesday marquees on Adda52.

 

Spartan Poker

Mega Stack – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 146

Re-entries – 46

Re-buys – 154

Prize Pool – ₹13,84,000

Places Paid – 27

Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya continued his hot streak in 2024, adding another prestigious title to his collection by conquering Spartan Poker’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Mega Stack. Outlasting a field of 346 entries (146 unique), he secured his first-ever victory in the 8 PM Tuesday tournament and a hefty ₹3.07 Lakhs prize – his fourth-highest score this year.

Ashwin Vijay
Ashwin Vijay

 

Vijayvergiya’s win builds upon recent impressive results, including a win in last week’s ITM #43 DST and multiple final table appearances in the India Turbo Masters.

Ashwin Vijayvergiya’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.54 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹60.77 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹16.47 Lakhs | Ranked #25 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Vaibhav ‘Choubey ji’ Temani demonstrated his versatility with solid performances across multiple platforms, cashing in five tournaments for a total of ₹2.72 Lakhs. This included impressive final table finishes in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack and PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive.

Vaibhav Temani
Vaibhav Temani

 

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹2,06,908

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#16 Deepdive for ₹43,905

> 254th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado for ₹9,919

> 57th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹8,000

> 195th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#17 Slamdunk for ₹3,081

Vaibhav Temani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.15 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹55.16 Lakhs

Vijayvergiya had to overcome a star-studded final table to claim victory, including the likes of the formidable Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj (3rd for ₹1.42 Lakhs), recent ITM #66 Sunday Supersonic finalist Ashish ‘0mg_spew’ Munot (4th for ₹1.16 Lakhs), ITM #53 Turbo champion Ankit ‘d00mtr00per’ Wadhawan (5th for ₹95,590), Sunday’s Mega Suits runner-up and POY #5 Abhimanyu ‘foul child’ Mittal (6th for ₹71,138), last night’s The Mint runner-up Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey (7th for ₹51,762), and Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha (8th for ₹37,506).

The ₹4,400 buy-in Mega Stack attracted a large field, generating a ₹13.84 Lakhs prize pool, exceeding its guarantee. The top 27 finishers earned payouts.

Final Table Results

  1. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya – ₹3,06,556
  2. Vaibhav ‘Choubey ji’ Temani – ₹2,06,908
  3. Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj – ₹1,42,414
  4. Ashish ‘0mg_spew’ Munot – ₹1,16,118
  5. Ankit ‘d00mtr00per’ Wadhawan – ₹95,590
  6. Abhimanyu ‘foul child’ Mittal – ₹71,138
  7. Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey – ₹51,762
  8. Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha – ₹37,506

 

‘Ezi0’ won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for 40,163), ‘Gulmoharvilla’ won 1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for 29,150), ‘Ezi0’ won 75K GTD Monster Turbo for 20,625), ‘Pokermonk09’ won 50K GTD Hold’em PKO for 15,548), ‘chip_monk’ won 50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for 12,488), ‘leroi2’ (20K GTD PKO for 9,001), and Anilanil999Arora (25K GTD Centurion for 5,625) won the other Tuesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

 

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