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Daily Majors: Advait Rajguru, Tarush Gupta, Prathik Gandhi & Dhinesh Kumar Seize the Wednesday Spotlight
After the explosive NPS India 2024, a brief lull was shattered by a surge of high-stakes online poker action on Wednesday! Top platforms like Natural8 India and PokerBaazi buzzed with intense tournaments, attracting hordes of hungry players.
Adding to the intensity, Junglee Poker’s ₹1+ Crore GTD PPL Series 1 and Money Magnet 4.0 continued alongside Spartan Poker’s Ultimate Poker League flagships – creating a whirlwind of high-stakes opportunities for players of all stakes!
However, the excitement is about to ramp up! Junglee Poker’s ₹2.50+ Crores GTD PPL Bounty Builder Series blasts off tomorrow. And get ready for pure insanity – PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker Mania begins April 1, with a jaw-dropping ₹1 Crore guaranteed daily for 30 straight days. That’s 30 bracelet winners and a life-changing month of nonstop poker thrills!
Advait Rajguru (opted out of our tracking) is on an unstoppable hot streak! After two Tuesday final table appearances, he exploded on Wednesday with five deep runs, amassing a jaw-dropping haul of at least ₹7.31 Lakhs. Rajguru’s highlights include a dominant 8th-place finish in Natural8 India’s 150 Mystery Wonderbox (₹4.87 Lakhs) and a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller (₹2.18 Lakhs), solidifying his status as the day’s top earner.
Tarush Gupta, the NPS#69 Mini HighRoller gold medalist, ended his two-week title drought with a decisive victory in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller (PKO), earning ₹4.84 Lakhs – his sixth title and second-largest score of 2024. Three more deep runs inflated Gupta’s haul to an incredible ₹5.22 Lakhs. Mitesh Gupta also had a killer day, finishing runner-up in the Pride HighRoller and pocketing ₹3.19 Lakhs.
Prathik Gandhi is on a roll! Following his victory in Natural8 India’s Fifty Stack 55 on March 19, his third-place finish in the 125 Spring Marathon added a hefty ₹4.81 Lakhs to his winnings, bringing his 2024 site earnings to over ₹11 Lakhs.
Dhinesh Kumar, former Legend Poker Series Main Event champion, dominated Wednesday with a massive ₹4.33 Lakh haul. His biggest win came in Adda52’s Maverick (₹1.99 Lakhs – heads-up deal) and fifth-place finishes in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller (₹1.24 Lakhs) and Spartan Poker’s Wednesday Smash (₹1.03 Lakhs). Tuesday’s Helicopter winner, Mohit Bohra, also had a strong showing, taking runner-up in the Maverick (₹1.97 Lakhs – heads-up deal) for total winnings of ₹2.19 Lakhs.
Spartan Poker`s Wednesday Smash saw two players achieve significant milestones. ‘Classic Regular‘ dominated the tournament, taking home a personal-best ₹3.49 Lakhs. ‘ImperialHAL‘ also scored their highest-ever Spartan Poker win with a runner-up finish worth ₹2.36 Lakhs.
Persistence paid off for ‘Believe it‘! They finally captured their first Spartan Poker title in the Wednesday Maximum (6-Max), pocketing a personal-best ₹3.15 Lakhs and adding ₹3.34 Lakhs in total winnings for the night. ‘RockSolid1971‘ spun a satellite dream into reality, transforming a ₹1,725 buy-in into a stunning ₹2.28 Lakhs runner-up finish.
After a dedicated 15-month grind on PokerBaazi, ‘rtfkt’ finally snagged a major victory! Their triumph in The Pride earned them a personal best ₹2.32 Lakhs and marked their return to profitability on the platform. Chandan Arora`s runner-up finish netted him ₹1.71 Lakhs – his highest score of 2024.
Other PokerBaazi marquees were won by ‘Kindtortoise’ (Won Mini HighRoller for ₹2.24 Lakhs), ‘sashi141288’ (Won WTF for ₹2.04 Lakhs), ‘Shivack’ (Won The Pride Lite for ₹99,675), ‘gauravkumar19’ (Won 10 PM 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹86,201), Puneeth BN (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹82,793), and Shreyansh Sharma (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹78,300).
‘archer36611296’ triumphed in Junglee Poker’s PPL#18 Wednesday Superstack, bagging ₹1.86 Lakhs. ‘Kholnayak’ finished as the runner-up, earning ₹1.42 Lakhs.
The day also celebrated victories from Ganesh Durgade, Dhaval Solanki, Mohsin Shaikh, Hobito Yepthomi, and Ravinder Singh.
Here are the Wednesday highlights!
PokerBaazi
Pride HighRoller (PKO) – ₹18 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹15,000
Entries – 73
Re-entries – 51
Regular Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,48,000
Places Paid – 20
Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta, a dominant force on PokerBaazi and Natural8 India since the start of the year, is back on top! The NPS#69 Mini HighRoller gold medalist – known for his big tournament takedowns – snapped a brief two-week title drought by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Pride HighRoller (PKO).
In the 8:30 PM Pride HighRoller, Gupta outlasted a stacked 124-player field (73 unique) in a gruelling 7-hour, 19-minute battle. His trademark prowess and aggressive play earned him the crown and a massive ₹4.84 Lakhs (₹79,437 in bounties) payout. This marks his sixth title and second-best score of 2024!
Gupta didn’t stop there! Three more deep runs boosted his Wednesday winnings to a jaw-dropping ₹5.22 Lakhs, making him the second-biggest winner of the day.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller (PKO) for ₹4,83,897* (₹79,437 in bounties)
> 15th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹18,600
> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹9,750
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹9,406
Tarush Gupta’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.86 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.06 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹64.52 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹20.55 Lakhs
Former MHW Colossus champion Mitesh ‘mikeknp’ Gupta also turned heads in the Pride HighRoller! He battled his way to a runner-up finish, clinching a ₹3.19 Lakhs (₹28,250 in bounties) payout. Not only is this his highest score of 2024, but it also propelled his tracked online winnings past the ₹2.50 Crore milestone.
Mitesh Gupta’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.51 Crores
Bengaluru’s poker sensation, Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru (opted out of our tracking), continued his hot streak. Following two Tuesday final table appearances, he dominated Wednesday with five deep runs and a staggering haul of at least ₹7.31 Lakhs. This included an impressive eighth-place finish in Natural8 India’s 150 Mystery Wonderbox for ₹4.87 Lakhs and a third place in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹2.18 Lakhs, making him the day’s undisputed top scorer.
> 8th in Natural8 India’s 150 Mystery Wonderbox for ₹4,87,749
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller (PKO) for ₹2,18,280* (₹7,500 in bounties)
> 25th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹13,500
> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,750
> 99th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,399
The Pride HighRoller final table was a battleground! Poker heavyweights like the in-form Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma (4th for ₹1.61 Lakhs) and last night’s Maverick champion Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar (5th for ₹1.24 Lakhs) made it a fierce battle for the title.
Despite a slight ₹1.30 Lakhs overlay on its ₹18 Lakhs guarantee, the ₹15,000 buy-in Pride HighRoller (KO) paid out the top 20 finishers handsomely. These skilled players earned significant rewards in this competitive event.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹4,83,897
- Mitesh ‘mikeknp’ Gupta – ₹3,18,950
- Advait ‘ExploitativeGTO’ Rajguru – ₹2,18,280
- Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹1,60,570
- Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹1,23,888
- Sumit1sharma – ₹89,155
Mini HighRoller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,500
Entries – 135
Re-entries – 63
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 41
PokerBaazi had an old champion back in the winner’s circle on Wednesday! ‘Kindtortoise,‘ known for sporadic scores since joining in July 2022, finally snagged their first-ever flagship title in last night`s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller.
After an epic 7-hour battle against 198 skilled foes (135 unique) in the 8:30 PM flagship, their strategic play earned them a personal high ₹2.24 Lakhs payday following a savvy heads-up deal. This win marks a massive leap from their previous Daily Morning SPRINT victory last December!
Kindtortoise’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹8.97 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Kolkata’s poker powerhouse, NPS#65 Slamdunk gold medalist Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, had a seriously profitable Wednesday! His runner-up finish in the Mini HighRoller, secured with the same heads-up deal, netted him ₹2.11 Lakhs. But his winning streak didn’t stop there! Deep runs across four other events boosted his total Wednesday haul to a handsome ₹2.34 Lakhs.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Mini High Roller for ₹2,10,808* (heads-up deal)
> 50th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹6,740
> 21st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,000
> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹5,625
> 48th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 5,310
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹84.31 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.21 Lakhs | Ranked #22 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
Poker veteran Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria continues his scoring streak. He powered through to the Mini HighRoller final table, snatching third place for ₹1.46 Lakhs.
While the ₹7,500 buy-in Mini HighRoller fell ₹2.09 Lakhs short of its guarantee, the value was undeniable. The ₹15 Lakhs prize pool was showered upon the top 41 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Kindtortoise – ₹2,24,042*
- Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹2,10,808*
- Shravan ‘FishStars’ Chhabria – ₹1,46,400
- Ginny – ₹1,12,050
- avi81 – ₹81,300
- GOWRagnarok – ₹58,950
*denotes a heads-up deal
WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 455
Re-entries – 338
Prize Pool – ₹15,17,009
Places Paid – 148
‘sashi141288,‘ a battle-hardened MTT veteran on PokerBaazi, has been on an absolute tear this week. Fresh off their Monday victory in The Big Show Lite, they dominated last night’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF. In a near 8-hour clash with 793 players (455 unique), ‘sashi141288’ won the 7:30 PM flagship for a personal-best ₹2.04 Lakhs payday and their second major win of 2024, erasing all past losses after this three-day blitz.
sashi141288’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.13 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹99,175 | Titles Won in 2024: #3
Poker streamer and NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT gold medalist Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur fought valiantly in the WTF, showcasing his own impressive skills. Despite his runner-up finish, he still pocketed a well-deserved ₹1.54 Lakhs payout – his best-ever score in this PokerBaazi flagship.
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.94 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹10.09 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.13 Lakhs
The WTF final table was stacked! Notables like Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma (4th for ₹80,402), Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar (6th for ₹35,498) and Sushil ‘qazxsw2’ Kumar (8th for ₹21,845) battled hard, intensifying the high-stakes action.
The WTF lived up to its billing and then some! Surpassing its guarantee, the ₹2,200 buy-in event generated a massive ₹15.07 Lakhs prize pool. This resulted in handsome payouts for the top 148 finishers, rewarding their hard-fought journey to the money in this competitive event.
Final Table Results
- sashi141288 – ₹2,03,734
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹1,54,280
- amu218 – ₹1,18,478
- Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma – ₹80,402
- Sumit1sharma – ₹57,950
- Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar – ₹35,498
- oyeahbaby – ₹27,458
- Sushil ‘qazxsw2’ Kumar – ₹21,845
The Pride – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,030
Entries – 197
Re-entries – 177
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 77
After 15 months of active MTT play on PokerBaazi, ‘rtfkt’ finally broke through with a milestone victory in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Pride! Entering the 8 PM signature Wednesday flagship twice, they ransacked a field of 374 entries (197 unique) in a determined battle lasting under seven hours. This hard-fought win not only earned ‘rtfkt’ a personal-best ₹2.32 Lakhs payday but also marked a triumphant return to profitability on PokerBaazi.
rtfkt’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.27 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Chandan ‘darkfish’ Arora, coming off an NPS #114 Megadive silver medal performance, narrowly missed ending his nine-month title drought. Despite a valiant fight, he settled for runner-up in The Pride, pocketing a still-impressive ₹1.71 Lakhs – his top score of 2024.
Chandan Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.72 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹19.56 Lakhs
The Pride final table was stacked with regs! Game Changer 4.0 winner and February’s leaderboard champion JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar battled hard for a fifth-place finish, earning ₹65,400. Tuesday’s The Endeavour runner-up Harsh ‘BAALI001’ Srivastava (7th for ₹36,900) and last night’s Wednesday Smash star Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani (8th for ₹30,000) also put their skills to the test.
Despite falling ₹1.91 Lakhs short of its guarantee, the ₹4,030 buy-in The Pride offered a competitive battleground. The top 77 finishers secured a share of the ₹15 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- rtfkt – ₹2,31,750
- Chandan ‘darkfish’ Arora – ₹1,70,700
- DucksBullets – ₹1,24,200
- Foldto3bet – ₹94,350
- JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar – ₹65,400
- Bingokiller – ₹48,000
- Harsh ‘BAALI001’ Srivastava – ₹36,900
- Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani – ₹30,000
The Pride Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,010
Entries – 217
Re-entries – 117
Prize Pool – ₹7,50,000
Places Paid – 69
PokerBaazi regular ‘Shivack’ is back in the winner’s circle. The two-time (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champ and NPS#45 Hyper SPRINT silver medalist ended a precisely month-long title drought (since their last win in the February 27 (7-Max) Daily SPRINT) with a decisive victory in the ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite.
Outplaying a field of 314 contenders (217 unique) in the 7:30 PM The Pride Lite, ‘Shivack’ negotiated a four-way deal, securing the top prize of ₹99,675 in under six hours.
Shivack’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹40 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
The four-way deal in The Pride Lite showered winnings on several skilled regulars! ‘khansu,’ putting up a fierce battle, earned a close second-place finish and a cool ₹84,948. NPS#81 Mega Rally silver medalist Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR clinched the third spot with unwavering determination and took home ₹70,537. Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel rounded out the dealmakers with a solid fourth-place finish for ₹55,941.
Praveen KR had a particularly profitable night! His deep runs across four events boosted his Wednesday haul to a respectable ₹85,186.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹70,537*
> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,750
> 84th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,399
> 45th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,500
Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹19.57 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹52.84 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹4.57 Lakhs
The Pride Lite final table was stacked with familiar faces! Deepak Kumar ‘deepakking’ Singh (5th for ₹33,000), Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (6th for ₹24,750), Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharma (7th for ₹18,750) and last night’s Wednesday Smash finalist Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh (8th for ₹15,750) all put their skills to the test.
Despite its modest ₹2,012 buy-in, The Pride Lite faced a ₹1.66 Lakhs overlay. However, that didn’t stop the top 69 finishers from sharing the ₹7.50 Lakhs prize pool, proving this Wednesday event’s value and competitive spirit.
Final Table Results
- Shivack – ₹99,675*
- khansu – ₹84,948*
- Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹70,537*
- Rohit ‘rocky9971’ Goel – ₹55,941*
- Deepak Kumar ‘deepakking’ Singh – ₹33,000
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹24,750
- Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharma – ₹18,750
- Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh – ₹15,750
*denotes a four-way deal
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 186
Re-entries – 167
Prize Pool – ₹6,14,000
Places Paid – 69
Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N continues his 2024 hot streak on PokerBaazi! The four-time PLO-5 Boost champ conquered the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. Outlasting a field of 353 skilled foes (186 unique) in this 1:30 PM marquee, his strategic mastery in a 6-hour 49-minute battle earned him his first Afternoon Boost title, his 7th title win this year, and a tidy ₹82,793 payday thanks to a heads-up deal.
Puneeth’s Wednesday dominance didn’t stop there! Six deep runs boosted his total winnings to an impressive ₹1.01 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹82,793* (heads-up deal)
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹9,406
> 59th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹3,675
> 19th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,100
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹1,834
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹1,542
Puneeth B N’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹54.43 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #7
‘Mihir18‘ put up a valiant fight in the Afternoon Boost, narrowly missing out on their first PokerBaazi title. Despite the miss, their runner-up finish secured them a sweet ₹82,248 payday (a personal best) thanks to the heads-up deal, bringing them back into overall profits on the site.
Mihir18’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.37 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹57,855
The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table had two other familiar names in the mix. Imdad ‘rahuljohn1983’ Ahmed fought hard for a third-place finish, earning ₹50,980. Last night’s The Pride Lite finalist, Deepak Kumar ‘deepakking’ Singh, also made a deep run, securing seventh place and ₹15,356.
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost smashed its guarantee, generating an enhanced ₹6.14 Lakhs prize pool. The top 69 finishers were handsomely rewarded, proving the high-value action of this Wednesday event.
Final Table Results
- Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹82,793*
- Mihir18 – ₹82,248*s
- Imdad ‘rahuljohn1983’ Ahmed – ₹50,980
- Pankajchauh – ₹38,757
- Supersonik – ₹27,026
- Deadmau03 – ₹20,269
- Deepakkumar ‘deepakking’ Singh – ₹15,356
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 144
Re-entries – 89
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 49
Shreyansh ‘Halifax7701’ Sharma is on a sun run! After a scorching Tuesday that netted him ₹4.19 Lakhs, he broke his seven-month title drought with a decisive victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Sharma’s relentless drive was evident as he entered the 7:15 PM marquee event twice, ransacking a field of 233 entries (144 unique) in a 5.5-hour battle to clinch the title and a sweet ₹78,300 payday.
This upcoming star and poker streamer kept the wins coming! Four more impressive scores added ₹1.77 Lakhs to his sizzling weekly haul.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹78,300
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller (PKO) for ₹73,000
> 15th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹12,591
> 21st in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹9,120
> 57th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹3,675
Shreyansh Sharma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹65.62 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹14.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1| Annual Winnings: ₹11.05 Lakhs
‘Takeall’ put up a valiant fight in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, ultimately securing a runner-up finish and a solid ₹58,250 – their second-biggest payday.
The 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table buzzed with familiar faces! Mukesh ‘Mukeshahuja’ Ahuja (3rd for ₹45,500) and Tuesday’s The Endeavour Lite runner-up Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar (5th for ₹24,750) also battled hard.
With an ₹94,580 overlay, the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT offered substantial value, paying out the top 49 places and creating an exciting cash grab for those who made the cut.
Final Table Results
- Shreyansh ‘Halifax7701’ Sharma – ₹78,300
- Takeall – ₹58,250
- Mukesh ‘Mukeshahuja’ Ahuja – ₹45,500
- killerace56321 – ₹33,800
- Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar – ₹24,750
- Unknown – ₹17,650
- PINAKA – ₹13,900
‘gauravkumar19’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹86,200), Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹62,940), ‘Treys’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹36,730), ‘jewelcichild’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹33,020), ‘humkaapna’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹27,750), ‘dkp24’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹23,940), and ‘advsatyamgazmer’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹12,240) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
PPL#18 Wednesday Superstack – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,450
Entries – 255
Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000
Places Paid – 35
The first leg of Junglee Poker’s ₹10+ Crores GTD Poker Premiere League, the PPL Series 1, is heating up! In last night`s featured PPL attraction, the ₹10 Lakhs GTD PPL#18 Wednesday Superstack, ‘archer36611296’ emerged victorious after a six-hour battle against 254 determined opponents (including re-entries), clinching the crown and a hefty ₹1.86 Lakhs payday.
‘kholnayak‘ gave an impressive performance in the PPL#18 Wednesday Superstack, securing the runner-up spot and a ₹1.42 Lakhs payout.
The Wednesday Superstack final table was packed with seasoned pros! Site regular Aditya ‘aditya lucky’ Parashar (5th for ₹57,300) and online beast (POY #6) Vinay ‘CharlesCorreA’ B (7th for ₹33,500) also made waves.
Despite a significant overlay shortfall of ₹2.35 Lakhs, the ₹3,450 buy-in PPL#18 Wednesday Superstack delivered on its promise! Junglee Poker ensured the top 35 finishers were handsomely rewarded from the ₹10 Lakhs prize pool, creating a high-value experience for the leading contenders.
Final Table Results
- archer36611296 – ₹1,85,600
- kholnayak – ₹1,42,300
- xmenop – ₹1,05,100
- tribalnigga – ₹77,600
- Aditya ‘aditya lucky’ Parashar – ₹57,300
- RDBARMAN – ₹42,300
- Vinay ‘CharlesCorreA’ B – ₹33,500
- flight922 – ₹26,600
The other PPL Series I title winners of the day included ‘tygsigrhduki’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD PPL#19 Wednesday Mania for ₹69,803) and ‘hindujagroup’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PPL#17 for ₹19,730).
‘nnadbhi’ won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Money Magnet for ₹1 Lakh.
Pocket52
‘Represenm8mult’ won the ₹50K GTD Pocket Rockets for ₹11,830.
Adda52
Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,000
Entries – 242
Re-entries- 149
Prize Pool – ₹12,50,000
Places Paid – 62
Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar, the poker pro known for his Legend Poker Series Main Event and Full House titles, is back on a rampage! His victory in Adda52’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick was a stunning return to form, just over a month after conquering PokerBaazi’s The Quest.
Masterfully navigating a field of 391 contenders (242 unique) in the 8 PM headliner, Kumar reigned supreme after a 7-hour 50-minute battle, clinching his second Maverick title and a hefty ₹1.99 Lakhs payday via a heads-up deal.
But Kumar’s dominance extended far beyond the Maverick! He agonizingly missed on clinching two more flagship titles, finishing fifth in both PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller and Spartan Poker’s Wednesday Smash. His relentless drive continued with another cash in PokerBaazi’s The Pride, boosting his Wednesday haul to an astonishing ₹4.33 Lakhs!
> 1st in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹1,98,832
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Pride HighRoller for ₹1,23,888
> 5th in SpartanPoker’s Wednesday Smash for ₹1,03,500
> 76th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,750
Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.55 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹53.58 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.01 Lakhs
Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra, riding high from his Tuesday Helicopter victory, nearly achieved back-to-back wins. Despite firing three bullets in the Maverick, he missed the title but still secured a remarkable ₹1.97 Lakhs runner-up payout thanks to the heads-up deal. His impressive Wednesday included five cashes across multiple events, totalling a solid ₹2.19 Lakhs.
> 2nd in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹1,96,955
> 47th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹8,250
> 14th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹6,870
> 14th in Spartan Poker’s Helicopter for ₹2,825
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,052
NPS #145 Sunday Marathon gold medalist, Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra also blazed a trail on Wednesday! His four cashes, including deep runs in Adda52’s Maverick and PokerBaazi events, resulted in a respectable ₹79,874 haul.
> 6th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹48,325
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹13,650
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹13,500
> 85th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,399
Sanat Mehrotra’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.92 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.70 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹88.13 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.99 Lakhs | Ranked #15 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
The Maverick final table was a clash of seasoned players, also featuring Tuesday’s The Mint finalist Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh (5th for ₹65,928), Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma (7th for ₹35,422), and last night’s Bounty Madness finalist Prashanth ‘ekthatalli’ Sekar (8th for ₹25,964).
Even with its ₹3,000 buy-in, the Maverick registered a ₹1.83 Lakhs overlay. However, this meant even more value for the top 62 finishers, making it a thrilling and rewarding event.
Final Table Results
- Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar – ₹1,98,832*
- Mohit ‘FloatingMonkey’ Bohra – ₹1,96,955*
- Alkauser – ₹1,22,707
- ntvaddy – ₹89,944
- Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh – ₹65,928
- Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹48,325
- Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – ₹35,422
- Prashanth ‘ekthatalli’ Sekar – ₹25,964
*denotes a heads-up deal
‘Alkauser’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹52,641), ‘rujula16’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹33,907), ‘8A5A5A7A3B’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹21,407), ‘chibhai’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for ₹17,630), and ‘blablablacar’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618) won the other Wednesday marquees on Adda52.
Spartan Poker
Wednesday Maximum (6 Max) – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹17,250
Entries – 38
Re-entries – 14
Rebuys – 7
Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000
Places Paid – 7
Spartan Poker’s newest star is shining bright! ‘Believe it’ has been crushing it in their first nine days on the platform. After flirting with victory in last week’s Thursday Maximum and Tuesday’s Helicopter, they finally broke through, clinching their maiden Spartan Poker title in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Maximum (6 Max)!
Facing down 59 determined foes (38 unique) in the 9 PM Ultimate Poker League flagship, ‘Believe it’ fired two bullets in a relentless six-hour battle, ultimately snatching the title and a personal-best ₹3.15 Lakhs payday!
But the night was far from over – ‘Believe it’ also stormed into the money in the Wednesday Smash, landing in 19th place for an additional ₹18,900. In total, they amassed a striking ₹3.34 Lakhs in total winnings, turning past disappointments into a career-defining winning streak.
Believe it’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.10 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹99,419 | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Satellite specialist ‘RockSolid1971’ was the night’s underdog hero! They transformed a humble ₹1,725 satellite buy-in into a spectacular ₹2.28 Lakhs runner-up finish in the Wednesday Maximum.
RockSolid1971’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.08 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.53 Lakhs
Meanwhile, fresh off his epic Tuesday The Mint victory (ending a 17 final table near-miss streak spanning 2.5 months), Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo came tantalizingly close to back-to-back wins. His third-place finish in the Wednesday Maximum added another ₹1.45 Lakhs to his winnings.
Rubin Labroo’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹49.76 Lakhs
The Wednesday Maximum final table was a battleground for established Spartan Poker veterans. Tuesday’s Death Over finalist and the celebrated former IOPC The Crown champion Amit ‘Kavipri’ Gehani fought valiantly to fourth place for ₹1.10 Lakhs, while Tuesday Smash finalist Mahesh ‘mariokart’ Shyamsundar secured fifth place and ₹85,000.
With only the top seven players making bank, the Sunday Smash finalist Vishal ‘SimSlave’ Bajaj also sneaked into the money, placing seventh for a respectable ₹52,500.
With its ₹17,250 buy-in, the Wednesday Maximum fell ₹1.15 Lakhs short of its advertised guarantee! However, that didn’t dampen the intensity of the poker giants vying for glory.
Final Table Results
- Believe it – ₹3,15,000
- RockSolid1971 – ₹2,27,500
- Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo – ₹1,45,000
- Amit ‘Kavipri’ Gehani – ₹1,10,000
- Mahesh ‘mariokart’ Shyamsundar – ₹85,000
- jits7798 – ₹65,000
Wednesday Smash – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,750
Entries – 124
Re-entries – 24
Rebuys – 81
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 23
Spartan Poker’s ‘Classic Regular,‘ a dedicated grinder since November 2021, had consistently posted deep runs, but the thrill of victory remained elusive…until last night. In the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Smash, they outlasted a challenging field of 229 entries (124 unique players). After a 6-hour and 55-minute marathon, they clinched the 8 PM Ultimate Poker League flagship title and a massive ₹3.49 Lakhs payday – a personal-best score!
Classic Regular’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.75 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Runner-up ‘ImperialHAL’ deserves a round of applause! Their re-entry paid off big time – they snagged a remarkable ₹2.36 Lakhs payout, their best Spartan Poker score to date!
ImperialHAL’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹18.91 Lakhs| Site Profits: ₹4.86 Lakhs
Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh, fresh off his Tuesday victory in The Endeavour, nearly scored back-to-back titles! His fourth-place finish in the Wednesday Smash earned him ₹1.29 Lakhs. With a four-cash night, he racked up a total of ₹1.55 Lakhs.
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Wednesday Smash for ₹1,29,000
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹15,750
> 61st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹6,750
> 137th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,793
Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹80.60 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹19.10 Lakhs | Ranked #29 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
The Wednesday Smash final table was a star-studded affair! Last night’s Maverick winner, Dhinesh ‘kendralust’ Kumar, powered through to fifth place for ₹1.04 Lakhs. The Pride finalist Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani also battled hard, finishing sixth for ₹80,250.
Despite a massive ₹3.55 Lakhs overlay, the ₹5,750 buy-in Wednesday Smash delivered! The top 23 finishers all cashed, making this event a high-value battleground!
Final Table Results
- Classic Regular – ₹3,48,750
- ImperialHAL – ₹2,36,250
- OnlySnaps – ₹1,57,500
- Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,29,000
- Dhinesh ‘kendralust’ Kumar – ₹1,03,500
- Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani – ₹80,250
- luckykiddo – ₹59,400
- @Valmiki@ – ₹43,650
‘harpreet1’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹1.02 Lakhs), ‘FreeZies_OP’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹65,625), Dhaval ‘mahakal07’ Solanki (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Helicopter for ₹44,974), Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Powerplay 6-Max for ₹34,965), ‘Mr.GReaNwiTH9’ (Won ₹75K GTD Super Over for ₹19,917), ‘hemantg6’ (Won ₹50K GTD Knockout for ₹13,642), ‘DKYS’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹9,031), Hobito ‘Hanpyhan’ Yepthomi (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,563), and Ravinder ‘BROgoingPRO’ Singh (Won ₹20K GTD Knockout for ₹5,961) won the other Wednesday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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Daily Majors: Sahil Nevatiya, Siddharth Pandey, Vinay B & Deepak Singh Headline the Monday Charts
Monday shook up the digital felts with a relentless onslaught of flagship events. PokerBaazi`s ₹50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024, Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series, and other tournaments kept the action red-hot, creating a fierce battleground for NPS medals and life-changing payouts.
Sahil Nevatiya emerged as the day’s undisputed champion by crushing Natural8 India’s Monday Monster Stack 150. His stellar sixth-place finish wasn’t just impressive; it netted him a jaw-dropping ₹7.67 Lakhs – the biggest single score of the day!
Siddharth Pandey unleashed a poker masterclass with a whopping ₹7.56 Lakhs haul from four deep runs! After a frustrating month with 16 final table finishes but no gold, he conquered PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley. This glorious win netted him his first NPS Gold Medal and a career-best ₹7.16 Lakhs. Vinay B followed with an NPS Silver Medal and a massive ₹5.49 Lakhs, surpassing the ₹2 Crore mark in online profits and rocketing to #8 in the Player of the Year rankings.
Fresh off an Adda52 Millions podium finish, Deepak Singh shipped PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon! A heads-up deal secured him ₹3.22 Lakhs (his year’s best score) with a day`s total of ₹3.62 Lakhs, launching him to #9 on the NPS Series Leaderboard. Runner-up Neeraj Sattawat added ₹3.29 Lakhs to his day’s total of ₹3.51 Lakhs from five NPS events and the NPS Silver Medal.
Shivankar Bahl celebrated a major milestone, taking down PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk. A heads-up deal netted him his personal best ₹3.20 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS Gold Medal. Recent NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado champion Satyam Bhalla secured the Silver Medal and ₹2.94 Lakhs, totalling at least ₹3.06 Lakhs for the day.
Poker streamer Animesh Thakur made waves with two remarkable wins, triumphing in PokerBaazi’s NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT (₹2.09 Lakhs) for his second NPS Gold Medal and Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks (₹48,371), raking in a total ₹2.11 Lakhs. PokerBaazi loyalist Kamlesh Raul came second in Hyper SPRINT to collect his first NPS Silver Medal and ₹1.58 Lakhs.
The other NPS gold medallists of the day included Manish Lakhotia (Won NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2.19 Lakhs), Vivek Pal (Won NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹1.75 Lakhs), and Shashank Murarka (Won NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹1.60 Lakhs).
‘funsport35410872‘ proved unstoppable in Junglee Poker’s DDD#34 Monday Monster, outlasting the pack and clinching a massive ₹1.89 Lakhs payday. ‘amit1258’ earned a well-deserved ₹1.42 Lakhs for their runner-up finish.
Young Gun Siddharth Karia broke through a three-month title drought in spectacular fashion, dominating Adda52`s Iron Man and banking a sweet ₹1.69 Lakhs. Runner-up Nishant Kumar walked away with a personal best ₹1.24 Lakhs.
Poker powerhouse Himanshu Arora continued his hot streak, taking down Spartan Poker`s Money Hunt – PKO and raking in ₹1.16 Lakhs. His relentless grind brought his Monday total to ₹1.35 Lakhs. Runner-up Vivek Arya also put up a valiant fight, earning ₹63,818.
Amandeep Singh, Ambika Chowdhury (won two titles) and Aditya Sardana also carved their names among the day`s champions.
Here are the Monday highlights!
PokerBaazi
NPS#62 Monday Medley – ₹50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,600
Entries – 711
Re-entries – 750
Prize Pool – ₹58,44,000
Places Paid – 258
Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey, the king of close calls, broke his month-long title drought spectacularly last night! Known for his consistent final table appearances – a remarkable 16 since his last WTF win on February 8 – he finally secured his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#62 Monday Medley, the day’s biggest attraction.
Pandey, a sports entrepreneur and poker grinder extraordinaire, invested in four entries for this 7:30 PM headliner. He emerged victorious after an epic nine-hour and 14-minute battle against a massive field of 1,461 players (711 unique). This hard-fought win awarded him his second NPS medal (his first being a Bronze) and a career-best score of ₹7.16 Lakhs.
This tireless grinder was on fire! Pandey also made deep runs in three other tourneys, including a Spartan Poker Money Hunt – PKO final table finish. He raked in over ₹7.56 Lakhs in total, making him the second-highest earner of the day – just behind Natural8 India star Sahil Nevatiya.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹7,16,474
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹24,648
> 58th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹8,453
> 25th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹6,863
Siddharth Pandey’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹69.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹54.22 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.43 Lakhs | Moves to #41 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #41 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B, a strong POY contender, came heartbreakingly close to his own gold in the NPS#62 Monday Medley. Still, he secured an impressive ₹5.49 Lakhs payout and his first NPS medal (Silver), crossing ₹2 Crores in online profits and jumping to #8 in the Player of the Year rankings.
Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, MPL Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹89.52 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹17.35 Lakhs | Moves to #8 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #29 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal, a recent Midnight SPRINT champion, was unstoppable. He posted deep runs in three NPS tournaments, including two final table appearances within an hour, including a Bronze Medal finish (his first NPS medal) in the NPS#63 Slamdunk. His total Monday winnings soared to an impressive ₹4.91 Lakhs.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹2,83,434
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹2,01,705
> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹5,439
Arunav Mittal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹18.01 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹6.07 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#62 Monday Medley final table featured a talented line-up. Other notable players included Devvrat ‘flopCheck’ Arya (5th for ₹1.95 Lakhs), Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (6th for ₹1.18 Lakhs), 2023 PPC nominee Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik (7th for ₹87,076), and last night’s Midnight SPRINT finalist Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh (8th for ₹64,284).
With a buy-in of ₹4,600, the NPS#62 Monday Medley attracted massive interest, exceeding its guarantee and generating a staggering ₹58.44 Lakhs prize pool. The top 258 finishers earned a share of this lucrative pot, adding another record-breaking chapter to the NPS India 2024 saga.
Final Table Results
- Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey – ₹7,16,474
- Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹5,49,336
- ayemi1122 – ₹3,97,392
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹2,83,434
- Devvrat ‘flopCheck’ Arya – ₹1,94,605
- Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹1,18,049
- Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik – ₹87,076
- Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹64,284
NPS#61 Marathon – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,875
Entries – 551
Re-entries – 576
Prize Pool – ₹28,18,000
Places Paid – 211
Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh, the poker powerhouse with six IOPC titles to his name, had an unforgettable Monday. Fresh off a stellar third-place finish in Sunday’s Adda52 Millions, he added another major win to his 2024 resume – an NPS Gold Medal (his second medal this series and third overall) in PokerBaazi`s ₹25 Lakhs GTD NPS#61 Marathon.
Just two days after his Bronze Medal finish in the NPS#50 Marathon, Singh proved unstoppable. He outlasted a massive 1,127-entry field (551 unique) in an 8.5-hour grind, ultimately securing his first-ever NPS Gold and a ₹3.22 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal – his best score this year. This marks a triumphant return to the top after a month since his Money Hunt – PKO victory on February 12.
Singh was a cashing machine on Monday. He made the money in eight other events across platforms, raking in a total of ₹3.62 Lakhs and vaulting to #9 on the NPS Series Leaderboard!
Singh’s top Monday achievements include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹3,21,728* (heads-up deal)
> 16th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹12,898
> 188th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 59th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹4,977
> 116th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,459
> 245th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹3,458
Deepak Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.18 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat also made a bold statement, entering the NPS#61 Marathon three times. His persistence paid off with a runner-up finish, a ₹3.29 Lakhs payday (from the heads-up deal), and his third-ever NPS Silver Medal (his second of the series).
Sattawat boosted his Monday haul to a handsome ₹3.51 Lakhs with deep runs in four additional NPS events, landing him at #44 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹3,28,833* (heads-up deal)
> 177th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹6,151
> 127th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹3,885
> 141th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,459
Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 3 Silver | Moves to #44 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The NPS#61 Marathon final table was packed with talent. Notables included leaderboard warrior Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (5th for ₹98,613), Friday`s NPS#42 Slamdunk gold medallist Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid (6th for ₹59,731), and Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik (7th for ₹45,080).
With a buy-in of ₹2,875, the NPS#61 Marathon drew huge interest, smashing its guarantee with a ₹28.18 Lakhs prize pool. The top 211 players earned a piece of the action, reaffirming that the NPS is the premier destination for Indian poker players seeking glory and incredible value.
Final Table Results
- Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh – ₹3,21,728*
- Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹3,28,833*
- navoff – ₹2,01,733
- roughDeep – ₹1,39,466
- Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹98,613
- Jaikishan ‘royalking7424’ Jangid – ₹59,731
- Sachit ‘Happihigh’ Malik – ₹45,080
- smitchahawala – ₹34,655
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#63 Slamdunk – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,955
Entries – 811
Re-entries – 884
Prize Pool – ₹28,81,500
Places Paid – 283
Shivankar ‘BlueCheese7’ Bahl started his poker week with a bang, emerging victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#63 Slamdunk. This career-defining win came after a gruelling 8.5-hour grind, where he skillfully outmanoeuvred a massive field of 1,695 players (811 unique) to win the glittering NPS Gold Medal. A heads-up deal secured him a career-high ₹3.20 Lakhs payday, ending his two-month title drought spectacularly.
Shivankar Bahl’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹22.99 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.79 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
The race for the top was thrilling. Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla (opted out of our tracking), the recent NPS#19 Tuesday Tornado champion, nearly added a second gold to his haul. He ultimately secured the Silver Medal (his second medal of the series) and a substantial ₹2.94 Lakhs through the heads-up deal, pushing him further up the NPS Podium Leaderboard. Bhalla also made the money line in NPS#62 Monday Medley, placing 122nd for ₹12,270, contributing to his total Monday winnings of at least ₹3.06 Lakhs.
Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal, riding high after his Midnight SPRINT victory last week, approached NPS Gold glory twice. A narrow miss in the NPS#62 Monday Medley saw him finish fourth for a notable ₹2.83 Lakhs. However, Mittal swiftly rebounded. Less than an hour later, he clinched his first NPS medal (Bronze) and a ₹2.02 Lakhs payout in the NPS#63 Slamdunk. He further padded his winnings with a 63rd place finish in the NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, earning ₹5,439 and bringing his Monday total to an eye-popping ₹4.91 Lakhs.
Arunav Mittal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹18 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#63 Slamdunk final table was replete with regs. Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H, recently crowned champion of the ITM #60 Turbo PKO, added ₹1.03 Lakhs to his bankroll with a fifth-place finish. Himanshu ‘zingoba’ Sachdeva also made a deep run, securing ₹72,614 for sixth place.
The ₹1,955 buy-in NPS#63 Slamdunk drew enormous interest, smashing its advertised guarantee and generating a colossal ₹28.82 Lakhs prize pool. The top 283 finishers earned a piece of the action, further extending the record-breaking momentum of NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Shivankar ‘BlueCheese7’ Bahl – ₹3,20,116*
- Satyam ‘EspenJorstad’ Bhalla – ₹2,93,932*
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹2,01,705
- Bingokiller – ₹1,39,465
- Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H – ₹1,02,581
- Himanshu ‘zingoba’ Sachdeva – ₹72,614
- KiddPoker007 – ₹50,426
- Devarshsanwalka – ₹34,866
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,070
Entries – 491
Re-entries – 424
Prize Pool – ₹16,47,000
Places Paid – 182
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, the prolific poker ace from Siliguri, continues his unstoppable run! This perennial POY contender (#3 ranked) and second-highest earner on our tracked database dominated PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT. After a high-octane 7-hour battle in this 5:30 PM flagship, he outlasted a massive 915-player field (491 unique) to secure his second NPS Gold Medal of the series (his fourth medal overall) and a ₹2.19 Lakhs payday. This relentless five-entry strategy proves his unwavering determination and adds another thrilling chapter to his ongoing success story, hot on the heels of his NPS#50 Marathon win on Saturday.
But Lakhotia`s domination didn’t stop there! He snagged an additional five cashes, boosting his total haul to an awe-inspiring ₹2.49 Lakhs and propelling him up the ranks to #26 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,18,886
> 160th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 113th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹6,762
> 40th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹5,844
> 161st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹4,899
> 104th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,507
Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (opted out of tracking), the NPS consistency king and a formidable force to be reckoned with, gave Lakhotia a thrilling chase in the NPS#60 SPRINT. He ultimately secured a well-earned second-place finish, collecting a ₹1.67 Lakhs payout and the NPS Silver Medal (adding to the Gold and Bronze he earned previously in the series). This consistency has placed him at joint #7 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard with 17 points.
Mishra’s night wasn’t over! He powered through three other NPS events, amassing at least ₹1.96 Lakhs in earnings and jumping two places higher to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,67,006
> 78th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹15,779
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,635
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹3,458
Ritvik ‘nutsonly’ Sabherwal clinched the Bronze Medal and a ₹1.22 Lakhs payout in the NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT, marking their first-ever podium finish at the NPS!
Ritvik Sabherwal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.40 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹83,748 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT final table saw several upcoming talents making strides, including Prabhash ‘prabzter’ Sharma (5th for ₹59,621) and poker streamer Devvrat ‘kinghyper’ Singh Kaurav (6th for ₹34,752).
With a ₹2,070 buy-in, the NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT attracted immense interest, surpassing its guarantee and generating a ₹16.47 Lakhs prize pool. The top 182 players shared in the spoils, proving yet again that NPS India 2024 is shattering records daily!
Final Table Results
- Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹2,18,886
- Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹1,67,006
- Ritvik ‘nutsonly’ Sabherwal – ₹1,21,878
- 369biscuit – ₹83,997
- Prabhash ‘prabzter’ Sharma – ₹59,621
- Devvrat ‘kinghyper’ Singh Kaurav – ₹34,752
- standon108 – ₹27,340
NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 354
Re-entries – 423
Prize Pool – ₹15,54,000
Places Paid – 148
Poker streamer Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur made a thunderous comeback last night with not one but TWO dazzling victories! He most notably dominated a massive 777-player field (354 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. This lightning-fast, four-hour poker brawl saw Thakur clinch the coveted NPS Gold Medal (his second overall) and a hefty ₹2.09 Lakhs payout.
Thakur’s Monday hustle wasn’t limited to the Gold! He also topped Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks (1st for ₹48,371) and made a cash run in the NPS#58 Slamdunk (146th for ₹2,764), bringing his total Monday winnings to a handsome ₹2.11 Lakhs.
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
PokerBaazi loyalist Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul came agonizingly close to his own gold in the 9:30 PM NPS #64 Hyper SPRINT. His valiant runner-up finish earned him his first-ever NPS Silver Medal and a hefty ₹1.58 Lakhs payday.
Kamlesh Raul`s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.78 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹12.14 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver
Fresh off his AOPS Micro Main Event win, Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, the NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT gold medalist, refuses to slow down! He added another feather to his cap with a Bronze Medal finish in the NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT (his second NPS medal of the series!), cashing out ₹1.21 Lakhs. Saraswat’s night was a bankroll booster, with four cashes (including two final table finishes) totalling a sweet ₹2.03 Lakhs.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1,21,367
> 4th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹66,417
> 215th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹8,182
> 74th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹6,916
Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹83.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹69.01 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.80 Lakhs | Ranked #21 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
The NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT final table was a shark tank, featuring the current NPS Series Leaderboard frontrunner Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (4th for ₹82,362) and the formidable Radhika ‘Chiquita’ Shankar (5th for ₹59,363).
With a ₹2,300 buy-in, the NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT smashed its guarantee, generating a ₹15.54 Lakhs prize pool. The top 148 players earned a share of the spoils, proving once again that NPS India 2024 is where Indian poker players find the ultimate action and value!
Final Table Results
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹2,08,702
- Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul – ₹1,58,042
- Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,21,367
- Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹82,362
- Radhika ‘Chiquita’ Shankar – ₹59,363
NPS#59 Deepdive – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,725
Entries – 451
Re-entries – 481
Prize Pool – ₹13,98,000
Places Paid – 182
Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal made a sensational splash at the NPS India 2024 last night, claiming his first-ever Gold Medal in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#59 Deepdive. This former NPS silver medalist (2022) outlasted a massive field of 932 contenders (451 unique) in the 4 PM flagship in a thrilling 7.5-hour grind. His victory earned him a hefty ₹1.75 Lakhs payday (after a heads-up deal) – his biggest score of 2024 and third-best on PokerBaazi.
But Pal’s Monday hustle didn’t stop there! He also battled in the NPS#63 Slamdunk, entering twice (including one ticket via a ₹195 satellite), ultimately placing 126th for ₹5,763. This brought his total Monday haul to a commendable ₹1.80 Lakhs.
Vivek Pal’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
‘Treys‘ also came tantalizingly close to their first NPS Gold. After a gut-wrenching runner-up finish in the NPS#59 Deepdive, where they secured a site-best ₹1.53 Lakhs through a heads-up deal and their first NPS Silver Medal, ‘Treys’ refused to let disappointment linger. In a remarkable display of resilience, they triumphed in the 1:30 AM (6-Max) (6-Max) SPRINT just six hours later for ₹20,529, wrapping up the session ₹1.74 Lakhs richer.
Treys’ PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹39.84 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.57 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
‘Identicalplay43’ also left their mark, earning the Bronze Medal in the NPS#59 Deepdive. Their persistence through three entries was rewarded with a ₹1.03 Lakhs payday.
Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR, last week’s DDD#19 Wednesday Mania champion and NPS#39 Marathon bronze medallist, proved his consistency isn’t a fluke. He made deep runs in three marquee events and cashed in eight overall, his multi-tabling mastery earning him a total of ₹1.20 Lakhs for the night.
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹29,498
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹25,972
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹24,741
> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹15,779
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹9,635
> 203rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹5,072
> 49th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹4,977
> 186th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹4,034
Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹20.82 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹37.48 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze
The NPS#59 Deepdive final table featured a star-studded lineup of poker heavyweights like Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha (4th for ₹71,298) and Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (5th for ₹50,608), alongside other site regulars like Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja (7th for ₹23,207), and Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari (8th for ₹18,174) all vying for the top spot.
With a ₹1,725 buy-in, the NPS#59 Deepdive generated massive interest, exceeding its guarantee with a hefty ₹13.98 Lakhs prize pool. The top 182 players shared in the spoils, making this another record-breaking night of action at NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal – ₹1,74,565*
- Treys – ₹1,52,986*
- Identicalplay43 – ₹1,03,452
- Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha – ₹71,298
- Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹50,608
- Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹29,498
- Sunny ‘Sunnyahuja’ Ahuja – ₹23,207
- Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari – ₹18,174
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#58 Slamdunk – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹920
Entries – 777
Re-entries – 868
Prize Pool – ₹13,16,000
Places Paid – 267
Shashak ‘ShashankMurarka’ Murarka turned his recent hot streak into pure poker gold, conquering PokerBaazi`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#58 Slamdunk on Monday night! This marks his first-ever NPS Gold Medal win and comes on the heels of an impressive seventh-place finish in Thursday’s NPS#35 (6-Max) SPRINT. Murarka outlasted 1,645 entries (777 unique) in the 2:30 PM flagship event, navigating an eight-hour poker marathon to score a massive ₹1.60 Lakhs – his personal best on PokerBaazi and fourth-highest online win ever!
Murarka continued his impressive Monday session with a cash in the NPS#62 Monday Medley (169th for ₹8,182) and a successful run to Day 2 of the NPS#99 Mini Main Event from Qualifier 3. His total Monday winnings surged to a striking ₹1.68 Lakhs.
Shashank Murarka’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold
Aditya Agarwal‘s protégé, Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia, also enjoyed a breakthrough performance. Building on his recent NPS#10 (PLO-4) Bronze Medal finish, Pugalia powered through to claim his first-ever NPS Silver Medal in the NPS#58 Slamdunk. His four entries proved a smart investment as he raked in a hefty ₹1.22 Lakhs for second place. Pugalia wasn’t done there, securing five total cashes and some sweet bounties for a total payday of ₹1.52 Lakhs!
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹1,22,388
> 88th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹12,272
> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹8,068
> 65th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹5,600
> 163rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹2,377
> Won bounties worth ₹938 in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO
Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹51.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹36.06 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 1 Bronze
NPS Series Leaderboard warrior Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade wasn’t far behind, adding a Bronze Medal to his collection thanks to a third-place finish in the NPS#58 Slamdunk. With six entries, his ₹88,435 payout propelled him past the ₹2 Crores milestone in tracked online winnings.
Durgade’s unwavering grind paid off with cash in all seven NPS tournaments on Monday – totalling ₹1.45 Lakhs and boosting him five places to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹88,435
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#63 Slamdunk for ₹24,205
> 60th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#62 Monday Medley for ₹15,779
> 162nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹5,072
> 91st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,507
> 107th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,447
> 164th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#59 Deepdive for ₹2,377
Ganesh Durgade’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.01 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.44 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹24.83 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze | Moves to #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The NPS#58 Slamdunk final table was a reg fest featuring Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover (4th for ₹62,510), last night’s NPS#59 Deepdive and Money Hunt – PKO finalist Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR (6th for ₹24,741), and Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh (7th for ₹17,634) all battling it out.
It was another guarantee-smashing day at PokerBaazi! The ₹920 buy-in NPS#58 Slamdunk delivered a ₹13.16 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing its guarantee. The top 267 finishers all walked away with a share of the spoils, showcasing the incredible value and high-stakes action that’s become synonymous with the NPS India 2024.
Final Table Results
- Shashank ‘ShashankMurarka’ Murarka – ₹1,59,631
- Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹1,22,388
- Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade – ₹88,435
- Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹62,510
- Magnus3 – ₹42,375
- Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹24,741
- Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh – ₹17,634
- shakespeare – ₹14,081
₹3 Crores GTD NPS Mini Main Event – Qualifier 3
Q3 > Entries – 613 | Re-entries – 189 | Survivors – 66 | Chip Leader – ‘nachoos’ (518,000)
Combined > Entries – 1,540 | Re-entries – 502 | Survivors – 188 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘nachoos’ (518,000)
₹1 Crore GTD NPS Value Mine – Qualifier 6
Q6 > Entries – 467 | Re-entries – 196 | Survivors – 83 | Chip Leader – ‘imedh19’ (408,000)
Combined > Entries – 2,973 | Re-entries – 1,410 | Survivors – 563 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)
NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 9
The battle for the NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard crown is intensifying! As Day 9 ends, top contenders are locked in a thrilling clash for poker supremacy, with seasoned pros and rising stars all hungry for victory.
Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh continues his dominant run, holding the NPS Series Leaderboard lead for the sixth straight day! His spectacular double Gold Medal wins last Wednesday in NPS#22 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT and NPS#27 Slamdunk launched him to the top, and he’s refused to slow down. With a final table finish in NPS#31 (PLO-5) and a staggering 26 additional cashes, Parakh sits atop the leaderboard with a commanding 15,967 points. His eight lifetime NPS medals are a testament to his skill – but he sits at #2 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard, hinting at the fierce rivals nipping at his heels.
Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal is reclaiming his territory, returning to the #2 spot on the NPS Series Leaderboard. On Monday, he displayed relentless aggression, cashing in every NPS event! This streak, combined with 60 overall cashes out of 64 tournaments, has catapulted him into the top three with 13,283 points.
Last year’s NPS Podium Leaderboard champion Vikram ‘pokerlover’ Mishra showed his teeth with a Gold Medal win in NPS #33 Thursday Thunder – his first gold of the series and sixth NPS medal overall. This victory, combined with final table finishes in NPS#7, NPS#11, and NPS#25, have launched him to third place on the NPS Series Leaderboard with 12,951 points.
Rank Player Points
1 Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh 15,967
2 Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal 13,283
3 Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra 12,951
4 Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi 12,730
5 Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey 12,083
6 Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha 11,201
7 Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade 11,137
8 Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat 11,055
9 Deepak 'mstreakbluff' Singh 10,781
10 Ranjeet 'Rj147' Negi 10,616
NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 9
The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is a battleground for poker supremacy, and Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi reigns supreme! He’s held the crown for three consecutive days with a commanding 30 points. Modi’s legendary streak – three Gold Medals in NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive, NPS#28 (6-Max) SPRINT, and NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT – bringing his overall count to five Golds, solidifies his place as an NPS titan.
NPS Series Leaderboard leader Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is a relentless force, nipping at Modi’s heels. He might sit at #2 on the Podium Leaderboard, but his two Golds, one Silver, and eight career NPS medals make him a formidable threat.
Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu is on fire, blazing his way to #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard. With two Golds and a Bronze, he’s tied for third with Shivam Dubey and Lakhotia – proving he’s got what it takes to compete with the best.
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, the second-winningest player on our tracked database, made a dramatic comeback with a Gold Medal in NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT last night! This win, plus another Gold and a Bronze, catapults him into a three-way tie for #3 with 22 points.
Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey is the comeback kid! His relentless pursuit of medals – a Gold, Silver, and two Bronzes – has him tied for third with 22 points. His versatility across formats makes him a force to be reckoned with.
‘rahularya039920’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹76,990), Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹38,090), ‘Treys’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹20,530), and ‘Wizard0’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹19,120) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
DDD#34 Monday Monster – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,300
Entries – 241
Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000
Places Paid – 35
The stakes are getting higher, and the action is hotter in Junglee Poker’s ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha Series! Monday’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD DDD#34 Monday Monster saw ‘funsport35410872’ emerge victorious after an epic battle against 240 skilled opponents. Their impressive win in the 8 PM headliner earned them a monster-sized payout of ₹1.89 Lakhs!
But the excitement didn’t stop there! ‘amit1258’ fought bravely, securing a stellar runner-up finish and pocketing a cool ₹1.42 Lakhs. Well-known regular Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid also made this presence known, clinching sixth place and walking away with ₹42,300.
Even with a ₹3.24 Lakhs overlay, the high-stakes thrills were undeniable. The ₹3,300 buy-in DDD#34 Monday Monster delivered on its promise, with the top 35 players all sharing in the spoils.
Final Table Results
- funsport35410872 – ₹1,89,400
- amit1258 – ₹1,42,300
- mrbapi4bet – ₹1,05,100
- pay2win – ₹77,600
- gspoker – ₹57,300
- Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid – ₹42,300
The other DDD title winners of the day included ‘pabalo’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD DDD#35 Monday Battleground for ₹34,714) and ‘hymaxxxz’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD DDD#33 for ₹22,254).
Pocket52
Pocket Jacks – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 124
Re-entries – 68
Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000
Places Paid – 30
Poker streamer Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur unleashed a whirlwind of poker dominance last night with back-to-back victories across two major platforms!
First, he demolished the massive 777-player (354 unique) field in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT. This lightning-fast, four-hour poker brawl saw Thakur clinch the NPS Gold Medal (his second-ever NPS medal) and a hefty ₹2.09 Lakhs payday. Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul also scored a significant breakthrough, clinching his first-ever NPS Silver Medal with a brave runner-up finish, pocketing ₹1.58 Lakhs.
But Thakur’s rampage was far from over! He stormed into Pocket52’s ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks and conquered yet again. After a 6.5-hour grind against 192 entrants (124 unique), Thakur, who won the Brunch on Friday, secured his third-ever Pocket52 title and a ₹48,371 prize. ‘Poorboyy’ fought valiantly but ultimately settled for runner-up honours and ₹33,975.
Thakur’s adrenaline-fueled night saw him snagging another cash in the NPS#58 Slamdunk (146th for ₹2,764), bringing his total Monday winnings to a remarkable ₹2.60 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS #64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,08,702
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹48,371
> 146th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#58 Slamdunk for ₹2,764
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹37.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze
Ankit ‘Bhains_ki_aankh’ Saxena placed eighth in the Pocket Jacks, netting ₹7,610.
Despite a ₹58,000 overlay in the ₹1,100 buy-in Pocket Jacks, Pocket52 demonstrated their commitment to players by covering the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credits (TDC). This ensured the top 30 finishers received their share from the promised ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹48,371
- Poorboyy – ₹33,975
- Daynamo_bom – ₹25,506
- Bishnu2 – ₹19,458
- Profile – ₹15,137
- Raja122 – ₹11,889
- binding_darshan183_24122774 – ₹9,446
- Ankit ‘Bhains_ki_aankh’ Saxena – ₹7,610
‘GRAND’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹11,830) and ‘subsequent_vivek57_28315788’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) won the other Monday marquees on Pocket52.
Adda52
Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,650
Entries – 186
Re-entries – 197
Prize Pool – ₹9,23,030
Places Paid – 62
Young Gun Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia, famed for his FTS and FCS Main Event victories on Spartan Poker, has finally broken his 2024 title drought! After a string of close calls, he dominated Adda52’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man last night, taking down a 383-player field (186 unique) and banking a sweet ₹1.69 Lakhs payday.
Fresh off a recent Friday Bounty final table, Karia was unstoppable. In an almost 6-hour display of skill, he outlasted the competition in this 8 PM Monday headliner, ending a 3-month dry spell since his Godfather victory in December.
Siddharth Karia’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.32 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Nishant ‘elinchi’ Kumar came tantalizingly close to his own Adda52 breakthrough in the Iron Man, landing an impressive runner-up finish and a personal-best payout of ₹1.24 Lakhs.
Nishant Kumar`s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.12 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.14 Lakhs
The Iron Man final table was packed with talent. Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani battled to third place for ₹90,610, while Kovid ‘fzzfzz’ Saraswat, hot from his NPS#64 Hyper SPRINT Bronze Medal win, secured ₹66,417 for fourth.
The ₹2,650 buy-in Iron Man was a huge hit, drawing a crowd and smashing its guarantee with a ₹9.23 Lakhs prize pool. The top 62 players earned a payday in this action-packed event.
Final Table Results
- Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹1,68,643
- Nishant ‘elinchi’ Kumar – ₹1,23,615
- Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani – ₹90,610
- Kovid ‘fzzfzz’ Saraswat – ₹66,417
- 8Z9A8A7A2A – ₹48,683
- Callmerockets7 – ₹35,685
Ambika ‘Frontline’ Chowdhury (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹50,502), ‘unclechips123’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹26,639), ‘robotiam’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹19,131), ‘PeriPeriFries’ (Won ₹70K GTD Iron Man Lite for ₹13,668), ‘GS9’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹13,454), ‘Shougaijam123’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹13,023), and ‘rjthegod’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,817) won the other Monday marquees on Adda52.
Spartan Poker
Money Hunt – PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 101
Re-entries – 22
Re-buys – 86
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,22,500
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,61,250
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,61,250
Places Paid – 15
Poker powerhouse Himanshu ‘WhatIffGawd’ Arora, fresh off his Night Rider victory last Wednesday, crushed Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Money Hunt – PKO for his fourth title of the year. The celebrated former The MoneyMaker champion outlasted 209 fierce competitors (101 unique) over 6.5 hours of thrilling poker action to claim the coveted 8 PM Monday night crown and a well-deserved ₹1.16 Lakhs payout (₹65,703 in bounties)!
But Arora’s winning spree didn’t stop there! He scored in four more tournaments, raking in a total of ₹1.35 Lakhs on Monday. To top it all off, he bagged the second-biggest stack from Qualifier 3 of the NPS#99 Mini Main Event – setting the stage for another potential deep run.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹1,16,474* (₹65,703 in bounties)
> 33rd in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹5,844
> 211th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#61 Marathon for ₹5,072
> 173rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#64 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,507
> 175th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#60 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,800
> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 3)
Himanshu Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.69 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.97 Lakhs
Vivek ‘Messifan’ Arya fought valiantly to secure a runner-up finish in the Money Hunt – PKO, pocketing a cool ₹63,818 (₹13,047 in bounties). This marks his second-best score on Spartan Poker.
The Money Hunt – PKO final table witnessed additional strong performances from the ever-present Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani (4th for ₹44,016), back-to-back finalist in NPS #59 Deepdive and NPS#58 Slamdunk Praveen ‘pinawxd’ KR (5th for ₹25,972), poker coach Young Gun Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi (6th for ₹24,641), and the day’s second biggest scorer Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey (7th for ₹24,648).
With a ₹2,750 buy-in, the Money Hunt – PKO created a tempting ₹5.22 Lakhs prize pool, ensuring juicy payouts for the top 15 finishers.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Himanshu ‘WhatIffGawd’ Arora – ₹1,16,474
- Vivek ‘Messifan’ Arya – ₹63,818
- Letschill – ₹57,609
- Jatin ‘chipUp124’ Sablani – ₹44,016
- Praveen ‘pinawxd’ KR – ₹25,972
- Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi – ₹24,641
- Siddharth ‘SIDDO19’ Pandey – ₹24,648
- 12 monkeys – ₹12,530
‘roopkiraani’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹39,735), Ambika ‘sonju’ Chowdhury (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for ₹25,334), ‘Dawnjay143’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹21,863), ‘hindustan’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹15,563), ‘Tigerhumai’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,000), Aditya ‘hashoil’ Sardana won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹14,010), and ‘Fish of ocean’ (₹20K GTD PKO for ₹9,028) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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Daily Majors: Praveen KR, Arsh Grover, Sahil Mahboobani & Faiz Alam Dominate the Monday Scorecard
The online poker scene is often quieter after the high-octane Sunday tournaments. However, this particular Monday defied the norm, offering a slate full of action thanks to the ongoing 15 Crores GTD AOPS – Goa Edition, along with Spartan Poker’s ₹1 Crore GTD Half Buy-in Millionaire and A23 Poker’s Stack-a-thon Series, ensuring poker enthusiasts had plenty to play for.
Praveen KR, fresh from his Sunday triumph in the AOPS Bounty Championship and a podium finish in AOPS Thunderbolt, took the spotlight as Monday’s standout performer. He continued his winning ways by securing a victory in Natural8 India’s Daily Hyper 50 (₹2.14 Lakhs) and making final finishes in Natural8 India’s Fifty Stack (₹1.02 Lakhs) and Adda52’s AOPS Fastlane (₹70,084), collectively adding ₹3.94 Lakhs from four remarkable runs.
Young Gun Arsh Grover didn’t lag far behind, raking in ₹3.48 Lakhs from three deep runs. His crowning achievement was winning Adda52`s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹3.34 Lakhs and the coveted AOPS trophy, pushing his online winnings past the glorious ₹17 Crore mark.
Sahil Mahboobani also made headlines with his performance in the AOPS Monday Feature, securing a second-place finish after a heads-up deal with Grover, netting ₹3.14 Lakhs and rounding off the day with ₹3.29 Lakhs in total earnings.
The AOPS – Goa Edition continued to dish out titles, with Prafull H (Won AOPS Fastlane for ₹1.28 Lakhs), Vivek Nair (Won AOPS Sunlight for ₹78,222), Aritra Hazra (Won AOPS Timewarp NLH for ₹62,927), ‘Maelwyn’ (Won AOPS Nebula for ₹58,667), Dayanand Prass (Won AOPS Moonracer for ₹51,626), and Raghav Siddalinga (Won AOPS Powerslam for ₹45,925) claiming victory across various events.
Faiz Alam extended his winning streak from Sunday`s (1000X) BSS SuperStack by clinching PokerBaazi`s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹2.03 Lakhs, marking his second victory in this event for the year and wrapping up the day with at least ₹2.17 Lakhs in total earnings.
Kamlesh Raul celebrated a milestone by claiming his first flagship victory in The Big Show on PokerBaazi, bagging ₹2.02 Lakhs (won ₹2.05 Lakhs overall). Karan Sitlani, already a four-time Daily Mini HighRoller winner this year, followed as the runner-up, adding ₹1.55 Lakhs to his day’s total of ₹1.72 Lakhs.
PokerBaazi`s marquees saw victories by Swapnil Uttarwar (Won The Big Show Lite for ₹1.03 Lakhs), Chandan Kumar (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹98,390), Rajiv Ramudamu (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹71,768), and Animesh Thakur (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹61,624).
Gopal Bajaj ended an over three-month-long title jinx with a win in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO, pocketing ₹86,732 and boosting his total Monday earnings to ₹1.07 Lakhs.
Vaibhav Temani continued his impressive performance from Sunday, clinching his second victory in PokerStars India’s Eliminator for ₹65,711 (₹36,819 in bounties), totalling ₹98,862 from six finishes.
Pocket52 saw ‘crocodile_rana70_14285795’ conquer the Pocket Jacks for ₹48,371, with ‘Jovi’ taking second place for ₹33,975.
Sanjay Mohan and Shalvin Vohra also carved their names as winners in the other marquee events.
Here are the Monday highlights!
Adda52
AOPS Monday Feature – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,500
Entries – 308
Re-entries – 338
Prize Pool – ₹20,55,572
Places Paid – 98
The otherwise slow Monday in the online poker landscape was ignited by the Adda52 Online Poker Series – Goa Edition. Nine electrifying AOPS events and the starting flights of the Mini Main and Main Event set the tempo for a thrilling week.
The spotlight fell on New Delhi’s poker phenom, Young Gun Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover. Three weeks after conquering the Sunday Showdown and with six final table finishes in the interim, Grover found himself back in the winner’s circle with a dominant victory in the prestigious ₹15 Lakhs GTD AOPS Monday Feature!
Grover strategically invested in two entries for the 8 PM AOPS headliner, battling a formidable field of 646 competitors (308 unique). His exceptional skills and unwavering determination shone through in the marathon 7-hour and 40-minute battle, leading him to a well-deserved ₹3.34 Lakhs payday after a heads-up deal – the day’s single-highest prize. This remarkable win not only secured him the AOPS trophy but also propelled him to #11 on the AOPS Mega Leaderboard.
Grover’s winning streak didn’t stop there. He notched up impressive scores in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller (33rd for ₹9,841) and The Big Show (86th for ₹4,830), bringing his total Monday winnings to a staggering ₹3.48 Lakhs. This remarkable performance pushed him past the glorious ₹17 Crore mark in tracked online winnings, making him only the third player after Young Gun Gaurav Sood and Manish Lakhotia to achieve this remarkable feat.
Arsh Grover’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹17 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.90 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹33.43 Lakhs | Ranked #19 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #11 on the ₹25 Lakhs GTD AOPS Mega Leaderboard
Grover wasn’t the only one making magic. Another seasoned online crusher, Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani, last week’s Destiny runner-up, battled bravely in the AOPS Monday Feature and secured a commendable runner-up finish worth ₹3.14 Lakhs, falling just short of his maiden AOPS title. A well-timed heads-up deal ensured both Grover and Mahboobani walked away with significant rewards, showcasing their strategic prowess and sportsmanship.
Mahboobani’s impressive run continued beyond the AOPS Monday Feature, adding a total ₹3.29 Lakhs to his coffers with identical scores as Grover in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller (40th for ₹9,841) and The Big Show (71st for ₹4,830).
Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹26.38 Lakhs
The Kolkata-based poker whiz Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna also had a stellar night, raking in a cool ₹2.29 Lakhs from five deep runs. His impressive consistency was evident as he navigated his way to the final table in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature, PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller, and Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO, showcasing his adaptability and versatility across platforms.
> 5th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹1,04,221
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹91,894
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹16,896* (₹4,219 in bounties)
> 37th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹8,280
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,897
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹36.03 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.05 Lakhs | Ranked #12 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #20 in Annual Profits | Moves to #9 on the ₹25 Lakhs GTD AOPS Mega Leaderboard
The AOPS Monday Feature final table was a star-studded affair, featuring renowned names like the recent Sunday Special champion Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (3rd for ₹1.98 Lakhs), last night’s AOPS Fastlane finalist Abilash ‘steelbala’ Bala (4th for ₹1.43 Lakhs), and the current TLB (points) leaderboard topper Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor (6th for ₹75,360).
The ₹3,500 buy-in AOPS Monday Feature was a rousing success, attracting a strong field and generating an impressive ₹20.56 Lakhs prize pool. The top 98 finishers were rewarded for their efforts, ensuring a thrilling and rewarding experience for the leading contenders.
Final Table Results
- Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover – ₹3,33,749*
- Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani – ₹3,14,181*
- Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹1,97,626
- Abilash ‘steelbala’ Bala – ₹1,43,342
- Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹1,04,221
- Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹75,360
*denotes a heads-up deal
AOPS Fastlane – ₹6 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 144
Re-entries – 97
Prize Pool – ₹6,02,500
Places Paid – 35
Monday night was nothing short of electrifying, with several players igniting the AOPS – Goa Edition arena and beyond. Fresh off his AOPS Moonracer triumph, Prafull ‘bulletsbaby’ H maintained his scorching pace, securing the ₹6 Lakhs GTD AOPS Fastlane title for his second victory in five days. Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Singh, last week’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, also made a splash, while Praveen ‘praveen2626’ KR continued his Sunday momentum with a Daily Hyper 50 title on Natural8 India and impressive cashes across platforms.
The former The MoneyMaker runner-up, Prafull H, outlasted a challenging 241-entry field (144 unique) in the AOPS Fastlane in a gripping 5.5-hour battle, winning the 9:30 PM event for a hefty ₹1.28 Lakhs payday. This marked his second AOPS title and second-biggest score of the year, solidifying his dominance on the platform.
But Prafull’s prowess wasn’t limited to AOPS Fastlane – he extended his hot streak across four additional AOPS events, amassing over ₹1.63 Lakhs in total Monday winnings.
> 1st in Adda52’s AOPS Fastlane for ₹1,28,089
> 10th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹20,704
> 8th in Adda52’s AOPS Powerslam for ₹5,706
> 17th in Adda52’s AOPS Sunlight for ₹4,944
> 15th in Adda52’s AOPS Nebula for ₹3,714
Gurpal Singh, riding the wave of his (7-Max) Daily SPRINT win, cashed in on Monday with four deep runs and bounties, amassing a total of ₹1.70 Lakhs. His runner-up finish in the AOPS Fastlane for ₹94,747 and seventh place in the AOPS Monday Feature for ₹54,887 were his most notable scores, demonstrating his consistent excellence. He even ventured outside the AOPS arena, securing a commendable 16th place in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹16,284.
> 2nd in Adda52’s AOPS Fastlane for ₹94,747
> 7th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹54,887
> 16th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹16,284
> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,140
> Won bounties worth ₹1,116 in PokerStars India’s Eliminator
Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹84.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹13.84 Lakhs
Praveen KR didn’t slow down after his AOPS Bounty Championship win and an AOPS Thunderbolt podium finish on Sunday. He conquered the Daily Hyper 50 on Natural8 India, outlasting 200 players to secure a hefty ₹2.14 Lakhs payday. But his winning streak didn’t end there – he notched final table finishes in Natural8 India’s Fifty Stack 55 (6th for ₹1.02 Lakhs) and AOPS Fastlane (3rd for ₹70,084), adding a total ₹3.94 Lakhs to his Monday haul, making him the day’s top scorer.
> 1st in Natural8 India’s Daily Hyper 50 for ₹2,13,638
> 6th in Natural8 India’s Fifty Stack 55 for ₹1,01,999
> 3rd in Adda52’s AOPS Fastlane for ₹70,084
> 49th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹8,346
Praveen KR’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹14.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹9.67 Lakhs
The AOPS Fastlane final table saw other online regulars making their mark, with Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (5th for ₹38,347) and Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal (7th for ₹20,580) putting up commendable performances.
With entry priced at ₹2,750, the AOPS Fastlane surpassed its advertised guarantee, collecting over ₹6.02 Lakhs in the prize pool and paying out the top 35 places, ensuring a rewarding night for many.
Final Table Results
- Prafull ‘bulletsbaby’ H – ₹1,28,089
- Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Singh – ₹94,747
- Praveen ‘praveen2626’ KR – ₹70,084
- ANJ2019 – ₹51,841
- Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS – ₹38,347
- steelbala – ₹27,964
- Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal – ₹20,580
- unknown – ₹14,394
The other AOPS title winners of the day included Vivek ‘Vidow’ Nair (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD AOPS Sunlight for ₹78,222), Aritra ‘prongs’ Hazra (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Timewarp NLH for ₹62,927), ‘Maelwyn’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD AOPS Nebula for ₹58,667), Dayanand ‘1God’ Prass (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Moonracer for ₹51,626), and Raghav ‘FuckedUpLife’ Siddalinga (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD AOPS Powerslam for ₹45,925).
₹3 Crores GTD AOPS Main Event – Day 1A
Day 1A > Entries – 393 | Re-entries – 78 | Survivors – 53 | Chip Leader – Amit ‘asg123’ Gehani (634,036)
₹25 Lakhs GTD Micro ME – Qualifier 10
Q10 > Entries – 189 | Re-entries – 71 | Survivors – 28 | Chip Leader – ‘Whatistheneend’ (391,381)
Combined > Entries – 2,279 | Re-entries – 1,020 | Survivors – 372 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘8Z8Z5Z5A0A’ (467,634)
AOPS LeaderBoard Standings After Day 10
The ₹15 Crore GTD AOPS – Goa Edition on Adda52 is ten days in, and the battle for leaderboard supremacy is fierce! The AOPS Mega and Mini leaderboards showcase thrilling competition as players vie for the coveted top spots.
AOPS Mega Leaderboard
Adda52 regular Bibhu ‘Vibhuiit17’ Agarwal continues his reign at the top of the ₹25 Lakhs GTD AOPS Mega Leaderboard, holding onto the coveted #1 position for the third day straight with a commanding 633 points. His impressive journey includes cashing in 27 AOPS events, including four final table appearances, with a second-place finish in the AOPS Warhammer marking his deepest run so far.
Atrij ‘freevill’ Singhal is right behind Agarwal, climbing two spots to #2 with 519 points. Last week’s AOPS Wednesday Feature finalist is making a strong push for the top spot.
Devrat ‘Vickypune’ Singh, the former leader, sits at #3 with 517 points, his highlight being the AOPS Mastermind title win on the first Sunday of the series.
Player Leaderboard Points
Bibhu 'Vibhuiit17' Agarwal 633
Atrij 'freevill' Singhal 519
Devrat 'Vickypune' Singh 517
Tanmay 'PlusEv' Benara 492
Mohak 'Sparkie' Kapoor 488
AOPS Mini Leaderboard
In the ₹10 Lakhs GTD AOPS Mini Leaderboard, ‘Unmesh100’ continues to dominate with a staggering 811 points. His five-day reign at the top is impressive, marked by scores in 30 AOPS tournaments, eight final table appearances, and an AOPS Sunlight title win.
The legendary leaderboard chaser Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC remains a strong contender in second place with 760 points. His claim to fame includes a victory in the AOPS Powerslam on Friday.
Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat sits close behind in third with 744 points. His consistency shines through his cash finishes in 33 AOPS tournaments, seven final table appearances, and an AOPS Powerslam title win, alongside a runner-up finish in AOPS Sunlight.
Player Leaderboard Points
'Unmesh100' 811
Bhanu 'Chennaino1' Prakash KC 760
Vikhyat hazard57' Ahlawat 744
Md 't9ace' Nazim 738
Rajneesh 'rajneesh620' Thakur 723
PokerBaazi
Daily Mini HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,000
Entries – 131
Re-entries – 71
Prize Pool – ₹12,30,180
Places Paid – 44
Seasoned pro Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (opted out of our tracking) refused to cool down, securing his second consecutive title on Monday night. Fresh off his PokerBaazi (1000X) BSS SuperStack win on Sunday, he conquered a challenging 202-player field (131 unique) in the platform’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Mini HighRoller. After a hard-fought 7-hour and 4-minute battle, he emerged victorious in the 9 PM flagship, adding another trophy and a hefty ₹2.03 Lakhs to his growing 2024 haul.
This latest win marks Alam’s third title of 2024 and his second Daily Mini HighRoller title this year. Alam’s dominance went beyond the victory. He notched scores in at least three other PokerBaazi tournaments for a combined ₹2.17 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹2,03,103
> 36th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹8,280
> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,866
> 69th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹2,468
Adding drama to the Daily Mini HighRoller was Sunday’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack fourth-place finisher, ‘chammakchallo248,’ who took the runner-up spot and ₹1.52 Lakhs after making two entries, keeping the gold rush going.
Kolkata-based pro Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna had a sensational night, amassing over ₹2.29 Lakhs from five deep runs, including three final table finishes across platforms.
> 5th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹1,04,221
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹91,894
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹16,896
> 37th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹8,280
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹7,897
> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 1)
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.34 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹36.03 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.05 Lakhs | Ranked #12 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #20 in Annual Profits | Moves to #9 on the AOPS Mega Leaderboard
Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat fueled the excitement with an eighth-place finish in the Daily Mini HighRoller, securing ₹29,155.
With a buy-in of ₹7,000, the Daily Mini HighRoller successfully surpassed its guarantee, distributing a generous ₹12.30 Lakhs in prize money among the top 44 finishers, making it a rewarding night for many.
Final Table Results
- Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹2,03,103
- chammakchallo248 – ₹1,52,419
- Akitfc – ₹1,20,066
- Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹91,894
- Fridaythe13th – ₹66,676
- scafacealy – ₹48,346
- Shravsmanth – ₹36,905
- Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹29,155
The Big Show – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,450
Entries – 248
Re-entries – 212
Prize Pool – ₹13,80,000
Places Paid – 92
Monday night on PokerBaazi belonged to Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul! This loyal Baazigar, active on the platform for nearly 1.5 years, finally scored his biggest break of 2024 with a stunning victory in the platform’s Monday flagship event, the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Big Show.
Crushing a massive field of 460 competitors (248 unique), Raul’s dominant performance in the 8 PM headliner culminated in a thrilling 6.5-hour battle. This well-deserved victory secured him a hefty ₹2.02 Lakhs payday – his first flagship title on PokerBaazi and his second-biggest score ever.
But Raul’s success didn’t stop there. He also navigated his way to a commendable 43rd-place finish in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, adding another ₹3,503 to his winnings and bringing his total Monday haul to a rewarding ₹2.05 Lakhs.
Kamlesh Raul’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹38.37 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹10.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
While Raul reigned supreme, another familiar face made a close run for The Big Show title: Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani. Renowned for his astonishing four Daily Mini HighRoller wins in January, Sitlani has been on a hot streak with deep runs and a final table appearance in last week’s AOPS Friday Feature. However, the elusive title has remained out of reach since his Endeavour HighRoller victory on January 23.
Last night, Sitlani came tantalizingly close in The Big Show, ultimately settling for a respectable runner-up finish worth ₹1.55 Lakhs. His impressive run continued beyond The Big Show, adding scores in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller (28th for ₹11,072) and (7-Max) Daily SPRINT (19th for ₹5,219), taking his total Monday haul to an impressive ₹1.72 Lakhs.
Karan Sitlani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.55 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹28.60 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹32.52 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹8.72 Lakhs
Adding to the excitement were notable performances from other poker stars. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (opted out of our tracking) amassed at least ₹58,939 from three known finishes, reaching the final table in two events.
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹33,120
> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹18,503* (₹10,391 in bounties)
> 88th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹7,316
The Big Show’s final table saw electrifying displays from Vivek ‘mittalgang’ Jain (3rd for ₹1.18 Lakhs), Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal (4th for ₹84,870), and Saturday’s AOPS Warhammer finalist Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi (6th for ₹41,400).
With 460 players participating, the ₹3,450 buy-in The Big Show generated a massive ₹13.80 Lakhs prize pool, ensuring a profitable night for the top 92 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Kamlesh ‘Malvette’ Raul – ₹2,01,894
- Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹1,55,388
- Vivek ‘mittalgang’ Jain – ₹1,18,404
- Drish ‘dpatron’ Aggarwal – ₹84,870
- Aslibadshah – ₹59,064
- Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi – ₹41,400
- Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹33,120
- trustyHearts24 – ₹26,220
The Big Show Lite – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,725
Entries – 271
Re-entries – 199
Prize Pool – ₹7,05,000
Places Paid – 92
It was a night of triumph and personal milestones for Swapnil ‘BlueLabel’ Uttarwar on PokerBaazi. He conquered the ₹5 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite, claiming his third title on the platform and etching his name on the marquee event’s list of champions.
Uttarwar navigated a challenging field of 470 players (271 unique) in the 7:30 PM marquee with skill and determination, emerging victorious after a gripping six-hour battle. But the victory held even greater significance – his ₹1.03 Lakhs payday marked his career-best score, shattering a seven-month title drought and solidifying his remarkable journey.
Swapnil Uttarwar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
While Uttarwar enjoyed the spotlight, Anup ‘Anupkumar001’ Kumar also performed commendably. Entering The Big Show Lite thrice, he clawed his way to a well-deserved runner-up position, taking home a respectable ₹79,383 and making some headway on his previous losses.
The Big Show Lite’s final table saw a thrilling display of prowess, with known regulars like Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra (3rd for ₹60,489), Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani (4th for ₹43,358), and Stivan ‘pokersadu’ Fernandes (5th for ₹30,174) locking horns with Uttarwar and Kumar.
The ₹1,725 buy-in The Big Show Lite exceeded expectations, generating a hefty prize pool of ₹7.05 Lakhs, crushing its advertised ₹5 Lakhs guarantee. With 92 players walking away with at least ₹2,468, the 7:30 PM event proved rewarding for both the champion and many participants.
Final Table Results
- Swapnil ‘BlueLabel’ Uttarwar – ₹1,03,142
- Anup ‘Anupkumar001’ Kumar – ₹79,383
- Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹60,489
- Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani – ₹43,358
- Stivan ‘pokersadu’ Fernandes – ₹30,174
- mayso18 – ₹21,150
- Kutzia – ₹16,920
- Mattmurdock – ₹13,395
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 195
Re-Entries – 131
Prize Pool – ₹5,67,240
Places Paid – 63
Rajiv ‘JRDX’ Ramudamu, a dedicated PokerBaazi regular since 2022, continued his hot streak by conquering the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT last night, marking his third title of 2024 just five weeks after his dual victories, including The Big Show Lite and the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on New Year’s Day.
Ramudamu skillfully navigated a competitive field of 326 players (195 unique) in the 10 PM marquee event. After a swift 5.5-hour battle, he emerged victorious through a strategic four-way deal, securing a hefty ₹71,768 payday, almost reasserting his profitability on PokerBaazi.
Rajiv Ramudamu’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
The deal wasn’t just beneficial for Ramudamu; it showered fortune on other regulars. ‘lightknight’ put up a strong fight, finishing a close second and pocketing a career-best ₹63,520. The unwavering Anilkumar ‘jat777’ Singh took home ₹52,137 for third place, while ‘Poker4everz’ grabbed a cool ₹52,120 for fourth.
The final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT also saw seasoned regular Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari take fifth place for ₹27,341.
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT exceeded expectations, generating a tempting ₹5.67 Lakhs prize pool that surpassed its advertised guarantee. This ensured a rewarding experience for the top 63 finishers and countless participants, reiterating PokerBaazi’s commitment to delivering exciting and accessible tournaments for all.
Final Table Results
- Rajiv ‘JRDX’ Ramudamu – ₹71,768
- lightknight – ₹63,520
- Anilkumar ‘jat777’ Singh – ₹52,137
- Poker4everz – ₹52,120
- Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari – ₹27,341
- fakestory – ₹19,456
- Curlytales – ₹15,599
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 157
Re-entries – 146
Prize Pool – ₹5,27,000
Places Paid – 63
Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur, known for his engaging streams, proved his prowess again by securing his second ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title on PokerBaazi this year. Battling through a field of 303 players (157 unique) in a swift 5-hour and 13-minute session, Thakur emerged victorious in the 1:30 PM marquee, claiming a neat ₹61,624 for the win.
This triumph marked his third (7-Max) Afternoon Boost title, solidifying his dominance in this daytime event. However, his journey wasn’t without strategic manoeuvring, as he cleverly negotiated a four-way deal with fellow finalists ‘jackiehusky‘ (2nd for ₹60,784), Gaurav ‘balyanbali’ Balyan (3rd for ₹51,398), and ‘Rajesh1981‘ (4th for ₹48,839).
Thakur’s success didn’t stop there. He raked in an impressive ₹82,460 from six noteworthy runs on PokerBaazi yesterday, showcasing his versatility across different formats. His top finishes include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹61,624* (four-way deal)
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹8,280
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹5,785
> 10th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹4,340
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹34.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Other notables at the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table included last month`s Daily Value Boost champion Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi (5th for ₹25,412) and Thursday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT victor Rohan ‘Toobigtofail’ Sharma (6th for ₹18,084).
The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost exceeded expectations, generating a final prize pool of ₹5.63 Lakhs, exceeding its guarantee by ₹27,000. This ensured a rewarding experience for the top 63 finishers, making it a truly memorable Monday for Thakur and the wider poker community.
Final Table Results
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹61,624*
- jackiehusky – ₹60,784*
- Gaurav ‘balyanbali’ Balyan – ₹51,398*
- Rajesh1981 – ₹48,839*
- Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi – ₹25,412
- Rohan ‘Toobigtofail’ Sharma – ₹18,084
- pranavsid98 – ₹14,499
*denotes a four-way deal
‘David29’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹98,390), ‘foldmaster94’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹75,490), Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹33,120), ‘Rohanzzzzzzz’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹28,600), ‘Beatthepro’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹24,770), ‘RAJATJAIN14’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹14,760), and ‘hkamwani’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹12,210) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Pocket52
Pocket Jacks – ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 136
Re-entries – 64
Prize Pool – ₹2,50,000
Places Paid – 30
Pocket52 user ‘crocodile_rana70_14285795’ proved they mean business, snatching not one but two victories in quick succession! After clinching the Soda title on Sunday, they made a splash on Monday by conquering the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks.
Emerging victorious from a field of 200 hungry competitors (136 unique) in the 8 PM marquee, ‘crocodile_rana70_14285795’ displayed impressive skill and strategy throughout the six-hour battle. Their determination paid off, securing a well-deserved fourth title on Pocket52 and a hefty ₹48,371 payday.
crocodile_rana70_14285795’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Site regular ‘Jovi’ put up a commendable performance in Pocket Jacks, securing the runner-up spot and a respectable ₹33,975.
The competition remained fierce, with seasoned players like Mohammad ‘HassiAces’ Hasibullah (3rd for ₹25,506), Sk. ‘ROLEX333’ Safiulla (4th for ₹19,458), and even last night’s Eliminator finalist Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (8th for ₹7,610) battling it out for poker glory.
Despite the fierce competition, the ₹1,100 buy-in Pocket Jacks experienced an overlay shortfall of ₹50,000. Pocket52 ensured fairness and a rewarding experience for all. They covered the shortfall with Tournament Discount Cash (TDC), guaranteeing the top 30 finishers their rightful share of the ₹2.50 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- crocodile_rana70_14285795 – ₹48,371
- Jovi – ₹33,975
- Mohammad ‘HassiAces’ Hasibullah – ₹25,506
- Sk. ‘ROLEX333’ Safiulla – ₹19,458
- BADLUCK – ₹15,137
- Immeasurable – ₹11,889
- Joipur – ₹9,446
- Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹7,610
‘Funymate’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871) and ‘Mithioffical’ (Won ₹80K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) won the other Monday marquees on Pocket52.
PokerStars India
Eliminator – ₹3 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,500
Entries – 82
Re-entries – 56
Total Prize Pool – ₹3,08,016
Regular Prize Pool – ₹1,54,008
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹1,54,008
Places Paid – 15
Online poker maestro Vaibhav ‘Tems3’ Temani’s hot streak shows no signs of cooling down. Last night, he conquered PokerStars India’s ₹3 Lakhs GTD Eliminator for the second time, solidifying his dominance in the format and adding another impressive feather to his cap following a high-scoring Sunday run with three final table finishes.
Temani steamrolled through the 138-player field (82 unique) in the 8 PM Eliminator in a 5-hour session. His strategic prowess and ruthlessness in eliminations saw him emerge victorious, securing a total prize of ₹65,711 (₹36,819 in bounties). This wasn’t his only success, as Temani amassed a striking total of ₹98,862 across six deep runs across platforms, keeping the flames of his February streak burning strong.
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Eliminator for ₹65,711
> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹13,288
> 69th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹8,073
> 77th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹4,830
> 37th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,140
> 67th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹2,820
Vaibhav Temani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.52 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.09 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹25.16 Lakhs
The Eliminator also saw a strong performance ‘Hashwin26,’ who finished in second place, securing ₹38,648 (₹9,756 in bounties).
Kolkata-based talent Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia, Sunday’s (6-Max) BSS Sprint winner, continued his blistering form with five cashes totalling ₹61,910. Two final table finishes highlighted his Monday performance, placing runner-up in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹24,800 and fifth-place in PokerStars India’s Eliminator for ₹21,842. He also advanced to Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire, showcasing his versatility and consistency.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹24,800
> 5th in PokerStars India’s Eliminator for ₹21,842
> 26th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹8,280
> 38th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,141
> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹2,847
> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Half Buy-in Millionaire (Qualifier 1)
Nandan Pugalia’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹46.89 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹16.25 Lakhs
The reigning TLB (points) leaderboard king Mohak ‘Flyingmuck’ Kapoor didn’t let up the pace, racking up ₹71,425 from a staggering ten deep runs and a bounty finish. Kapoor displayed prowess across platforms, with three final table finishes on PokerStars India, including a runner-up spot in the Super Stack 8-Max for ₹22,034. This consistent grind adds to his already impressive record and keeps him firmly at the top of the 2024 TLB leaderboard race.
Kapoor’s top Monday achievements include:
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Super Stack 8-Max for ₹22,034
> 9th in PokerStars India’s Eliminator for ₹9,225
> 11th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹9,159
> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹8,319
> 8th in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹7,610
> 88th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹4,830
Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.15 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #9 | Finished #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings | Ranked #1 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
The Eliminator final table saw online regular JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar rounding out the podium in third place, taking home ₹33,244 (₹13,375 in bounties).
With entry priced at ₹2,500, Eliminator surpassed its advertised guarantee by ₹8,016. The enhanced ₹3.08 Lakhs prize kitty was distributed among the top 15 finishers, making it a rewarding night for both established players and rising stars.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Vaibhav ‘Tems30’ Temani – ₹65,711
- Hashwin26 – ₹38,648
- JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹33,244
- newfish7 – ₹28,810
- Nandan ‘RageMonkey42’ Pugalia – ₹21,842
- Sush000 – ₹13,933
- asdfmrinal – ₹8,585
- venaralte90 – ₹5,848
- Mohak ‘Flyingmuck’ Kapoor – ₹9,225
‘$00th$ayer’ (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Super Stack 8-Max for ₹27,406), ‘ToiDoi11’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹20,135), ‘Loverboy1432’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹13,222), and ‘GM2318’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹14,314) won the other Monday marquees on PokerStars India.
Spartan Poker
Money Hunt – PKO – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 105
Re-entries – 27
Re-buys – 88
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,50,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,75,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,75,000
Places Paid – 17
The hunt for glory is always fierce in the Indian online poker space, and Monday night saw two talented players rise to the challenge. Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj, one of the hottest upcoming stars on the scene, finally shed his “bridesmaid” label last night, conquering the fierce competition in Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Money Hunt – PKO. After a string of near misses and two dozen final table finishes since his last recorded win in the Monster Turbo in early November, his strategic prowess earned him a well-deserved victory and his first-ever Money Hunt – PKO title.
Bajaj’s masterful navigation through a field of 220 players (105 unique) in the 8 PM flagship culminated in a thrilling six-hour and 48-minute victory. His strategic prowess and unwavering determination were rewarded with a well-deserved ₹86,732 (₹35,444 in bounties) payday, etching his name in the Money Hunt – PKO champions’ list.
But Bajaj’s night didn’t end there. He showcased his versatility by making another deep run in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature, securing a commendable 13th-place finish for ₹20,704. By the end of his Monday grind, Bajaj had amassed an enviable ₹1.07 Lakhs in total winnings.
Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.87 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.37 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹23.63 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.21 Lakhs
The fiercely consistent Vinay ‘ConCrete’ B also came close to tasting victory in the Money Hunt – PKO, falling just short of the top spot. Despite the runner-up finish, Vinay pocketed a respectable ₹81,732 (₹30,444 in bounties). This impressive performance and five other cashes throughout the day brought his total Monday winnings to a cool ₹1.30 Lakhs.
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Money Hunt – PKO for ₹81,732* (₹30,444 in bounties)
> 9th in Adda52’s AOPS Monday Feature for ₹28,633
> 13th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹8,055
> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹5,520
> 66th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,866
> 60th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹2,820
Vinay B’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.89 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹37.95 Lakhs | Ranked #8 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
The excitement continued at the star-studded Money Hunt – PKO final table, featuring seasoned players like Sreeharsha ‘yUDdam’ Boneni (4th for ₹43,447), last night’s Evening Sprint champion Yash ‘Babyshark10’ Chitre (5th for ₹39,096), Sunday’s AOPS Bounty Championship runner-up Shiven ‘sammy199’ Meena (6th for ₹19,175), last night’s AOPS Monday Feature finalist Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna (7th for ₹16,896), and Samay ‘Limitless’ Singh Modi (8th for ₹17,775).
With a strong field and a commendable ₹5.50 Lakhs prize pool, the Money Hunt – PKO offered significant payouts for the top 17 finishers, making it a thrilling night for players and spectators.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj – ₹86,732
- Vinay ‘ConCrete’ B – ₹81,732
- charliemunger – ₹52,176
- Sreeharsha ‘yUDdam’ Boneni – ₹43,447
- Yash ‘Babyshark10’ Chitre – ₹39,096
- Shiven ‘sammy199’ Meena – ₹19,175
- Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna – ₹16,896
- Samay ‘Limitless’ Singh Modi – ₹17,775
₹1 Crore GTD Half Buy-in Millionaire – Qualifier 1
Q1 > Entries – 200 | Re-entries – 35 | Re-buys – 123 |Survivors – 47 | Chip Leader – Akshay ‘High Stack’ Thakur (340,759)
‘aj261093’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo for ₹39,092), ‘MBAChipWala’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹25,125), ‘notmysundaybest’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹17,263), Shalvin ‘tigress83’ Vohra (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem PKO for ₹11,426), ‘akpkak’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹10,185), ‘Sanjeev052’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,014), and ‘purplor’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,118) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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Daily Majors: Advait Rajguru, Venkatesh Mukundan & Rajat Sharma Ace Their Way to Victory in the Friday Flagships
Republic Day fever swept through India’s online poker scene, fueled by marquee tournaments across PokerBaazi, Natural8 India, and Junglee Poker’s inaugural ₹25 Lakhs GTD Republic Day Special. This electrifying day promises to be just the beginning, as Adda52’s colossal ₹15 Crores GTD Adda52 Online Poker Series (AOPS) – Goa Edition kicks off today.
Fresh off his chart-busting Wednesday heroics, Advait Rajguru emerged as the undisputed star, dominating four events for a staggering ₹5.30 Lakhs haul. He claimed the crown in Adda52’s The Ballers (₹3.91 Lakhs) and even secured 17th place in Natural8 India’s 105 Secret KO (₹1.06 Lakhs), proving his mettle across platforms. Fresh off his The Mint runner-up performance, Ratan Vihar repeated the feat in The Ballers, pocketing another ₹2.89 Lakhs.
Venkatesh Mukundan‘s magic touch didn’t fade. He carried his Tuesday`s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT victory form to Spartan Poker’s The Elite, claiming the day’s highest single cash prize of ₹4.13 Lakhs. His day’s total soared to ₹4.33 Lakhs with three additional deep runs. Avneesh Munjal, fueled by Thursday’s Daily Mini HighRoller win, came close to back-to-back titles with a second-place finish in The Elite (₹2.93 Lakhs), adding to his impressive ₹3.43 Lakhs from six deep runs across platforms.
Junglee Poker’s Republic Day Special saw ‘amit1258‘ rise to the top with a commanding ₹3.39 Lakhs (₹95,323 in bounties), followed by ‘ajambara‘ with ₹2.71 Lakhs (₹27,734 in bounties).
Rajat Sharma conquered PokerBaazi’s WTF, grabbing his second title of the year and a sizzling ₹3.36 Lakhs. ‘Blackguard‘ put up a valiant fight, earning a site-best runner-up prize of ₹2.54 Lakhs.
‘Nucky888’ finally tasted victory in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller, their first title after years of dedicated grinding, bagging a personal-best ₹1.72 Lakhs. Guneet Kwatra, last week’s Daily Mini HighRoller champion, proved his consistency with a ₹1.29 Lakhs runner-up finish and a total of ₹1.67 Lakhs from two deep runs.
‘Mintums‘ stepped into the spotlight, winning PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for a resounding ₹2.10 Lakhs and their first platform title. Riding the momentum from his double triumph in Thursday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINTs, Ramu Kushwaha finished second with a substantial ₹1.58 Lakhs, bringing his day’s total to a remarkable ₹2.18 Lakhs from ten cash finishes.
Other PokerBaazi marquees crowned champions in Vaibhav Arora (Won 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹79,692), ‘Tsgarmy’ (Won 4:30 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹78,300), Abdul Aziz (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹70,853), Animesh Thakur (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹65,549), and ‘Nigambodh’ (Won 12 AM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹66,330).
Pocket52 witnessed Bhairab Ghosh reign supreme in the Pocket Knights for ₹20,368, with Subhajit Mahato taking second and ₹14,306.
Friday was also rewarding for other marquee winners, including Vikas Yadav, Gourav Das, Kunal Duggal, and Habil Jiruwala.
Here are the Friday highlights!
Adda52
The Ballers – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,500
Entries – 128
Re-entries – 125
Prize Pool – ₹20,00,000
Places Paid – 35
What a playyaaahhh! Bengaluru’s hottest poker sensation, 26-year-old Advait ‘Ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (opted out of our tracking), proved he’s more than hype with a flamboyant Republic Day performance! Following his chart-busting Wednesday heroics, Rajguru conquered Adda52’s prestigious ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Ballers in an epic eight-hour showdown. Navigating a battlefield of 253 seasoned warriors (128 unique) in the 8 PM headliner, Rajguru cemented his champion status with a whopping ₹3.91 Lakhs victory!
But Rajguru’s hunger didn’t end there. He raked in three more deep runs across three platforms, making him Friday’s top earner with a staggering ₹5.30 Lakhs total!
> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3,90,525
> 17th in Natural8 India`s 105 Secret KO for ₹1,06,393
> 9th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹22,580
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹11,455
A familiar face on Adda52`s final tables, Ratan ‘DooMAni’ Vihar, proved mastery is timeless. The runner-up from Tuesday’s The Mint snatched second place again in The Ballers, collecting a cool ₹2.89 Lakhs to add to his already impressive resume.
Not done yet, Vihar amassed a total of ₹2.94 Lakhs from his runner-up finish, another deep run, and two more bounty scores, showcasing his consistent prowess.
Ratan Vihar’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.09 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹28.65 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
As a follow-up act to his dual title victories on Thursday, Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor continued his inspiring run on Republic Day. This mid-stakes volume king amassed ₹2.22 Lakhs from three final tables, six deep runs, and a bounty, further solidifying his grip on the 2024 TLB (points) leaderboard’s top spot.
Kapoor’s top Friday achievements include:
> 4th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹1,57,707
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹19,092
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹12,032
> 38th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹10,405
> 5th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹8,552
Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.08 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Finished #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings | Ranked #1 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
Young Gun Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia, who last won Adda52’s Godfather in December, reignited his scoring spree with two final tables on Friday, adding ₹1.12 Lakhs to his haul.
> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹86,610
> 3rd in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹25,534
Siddharth Karia’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.31 Crores
The Ballers final table saw several other veterans shine, including ‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh (3rd for ₹2.14 Lakhs) and Thursday’s Summit HighRoller finalist Prabhat ‘prabhpal’ Paliya (5th for ₹1.17 Lakhs).
While The Ballers recorded a significant ₹2.75 Lakhs overlay shortfall, that didn’t dampen the mood. The massive ₹20 Lakhs prize pool still showered the top 35 finishers with a sweet poker bounty, leaving everyone a winner (except maybe the unlucky 36th!).
Final Table Results
- Advait ‘Ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹3,90,525
- Ratan ‘DooMAni’ Vihar – ₹2,89,304
- Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹2,13,997
- Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹1,57,707
- Prabhat ‘prabhpal’ Paliya – ₹1,17,089
- Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹86,610
Gourav ‘piyush0657’ Das (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Friday Bounty for ₹55,632), ‘Jaguar222’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon for ₹23,114), ‘Kingimo9’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD The Ballers for ₹34,995), ‘ten1020twenty’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,209), ‘quentin’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹13,454), and ‘ParvinderBishnoi’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹10,562) won the other Friday marquees on Adda52.
PokerBaazi
WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,300
Entries – 432
Re-entries – 352
Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 148
Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma, a former banker turned poker crusher, has been tearing up flagship tournaments in 2024. After four final table finishes, including two gut-wrenching near misses just a day ago, Sharma finally climbed the mountain! He conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF last night, claiming his second title of the year and a sizzling ₹3.36 Lakhs cash prize.
Sharma battled through a maze of 784 players (432 unique) with the skill and wisdom of a seasoned warrior. This 7-hour and 45-minute epic saw him navigate an intense field before emerging victorious in the prestigious 7:30 PM headliner for the first time. This victory joins the Sunday Showdown title he earned on January 7, solidifying his dominance in the early weeks of 2024.
‘Blackguard’ put up a valiant fight, snagging a site-best runner-up prize of ₹2.54 Lakhs, while Muthukumar ‘hero1965’ Rajagopalan (3rd for ₹1.95 Lakhs) and Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (4th for ₹1.32 Lakhs) rounded out the list of notables on the impressive final table.
Attracting players with a ₹3,300 entry buy-in, WTF fell ₹2.50 Lakhs short of its advertised guarantee and paid out the top 148 finishers, proving even more competitive and lucrative for those who braved the poker battlefield.
Final Table Results
- Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma – ₹3,35,750
- Blackguard – ₹2,54,250
- Muthukumar ‘hero1965’ Rajagopalan – ₹1,95,250
- Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹1,32,500
- laksh2011 – ₹95,500
- alienatedPotter – ₹58,500
- amu218 – ₹45,250
- Whoarewe – ₹36,000
The Weekly HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹6,995
Entries – 91
Re-entries – 80
Prize Pool – ₹10,40,000
Places Paid – 38
Five years of dedication, countless hands played, and myriad stories unfolded on the virtual felt. Finally, last night, PokerBaazi’s ‘nucky888’ touched poker nirvana, conquering the coveted ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Weekly HighRoller – their maiden title on the platform!
Entering the 8 PM flagship event twice, ‘nucky888’ wasn’t just another face in the crowd. They were a warrior honed through years of experience, scars of past battles fueling their focus. One hundred seventy-one players stood between them and glory, 91 unique souls with their dreams in their eyes. Six hours flew by in a blur of strategy, bluffs, and a touch of luck. When the dust settled, only one name remained etched on the leaderboard: ‘nucky888.’ Not only had they claimed their first-ever title in this high-stakes tournament, but they also bagged a personal-best ₹1.72 Lakhs, a sweet reward for years of dedication.
nucky888’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.01 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Last Wednesday’s Daily Mini HighRoller champion, Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra, again proved his dominance. He clawed his way to ₹1.67 Lakhs across two deep runs, culminating in a tantalizingly close runner-up finish at The Weekly HighRoller itself – a hefty ₹1.29 Lakhs for his second-place hustle.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹1,29,026
> 10th in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹37,500
Guneet Kwatra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.44 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2
The Weekly Highroller’s final table was a battlefield of champions, featuring seasoned pros like Young Gun Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover (4th for ₹78,040), three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik (5th for ₹57,750), and Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj (6th for ₹41,621).
In true PokerBaazi style, The Weekly HighRoller surpassed its guarantee with its ₹7,000 buy-in, creating a glorious ₹10.40 Lakhs prize pool. The expanded kitty found its way into the eager hands of the top 38 finishers, a testament to the fierce competition and generous rewards on the platform.
Final Table Results
- nucky888 – ₹1,72,313
- Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra – ₹1,29,026
- nick10 – ₹1,01,452
- Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹78,040
- Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹57,750
- Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj – ₹41,621
Daily Mini HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,000
Entries – 120
Re-Entries – 89
Prize Pool – ₹12,72,810
Places Paid – 44
For ‘Mintums,’ patience finally bore golden fruit after a two-year and five-month title drought. This Friday, they emerged from the shadows to conquer PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Mini HighRoller in a fiery showdown!
Navigating a field of 209 challengers (120 unique) with skill and strategic mastery, ‘Mintums’ emerged victorious in the 9 PM flagship after a seven-hour battle, claiming a thumping win of ₹2.10 Lakhs! This monumental victory not only marks their first title on PokerBaazi in years but also shatters their previous best score by over 15 times, bringing them back into profitability on the platform.
Mintums’ PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.46 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha rode the wave of his Thursday triumphs in the two (7-Max) Daily SPRINTs, securing a runner-up finish in the Daily Mini HighRoller for a hefty ₹1.58 Lakhs after firing three bullets. But that wasn`t all of his Friday rampage! Kushwaha went on a cash-crazed blitz, racking up an incredible ₹2.18 Lakhs across ten cash finishes, with three final table appearances!
Kushwaha’s top Friday achievements include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,57,701
> 26th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹15,500
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹13,007
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Evening Sprint for ₹11,446
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Afternoon PLO5 Boost for ₹7,178
Ramu Kushwaha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.47 Crores | Site Profits: ₹29.88 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹23.16 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹5.87 Lakhs
The Daily Mini HighRoller final table was a star-studded affair featuring the fourth-place finisher in this event from Wednesday Zeshan ‘Deez49’ Hamza (3rd for ₹1.24 Lakhs), last night’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT finalist Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (5th for ₹68,986), last week’s Endeavour HighRoller winner Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare (6th for ₹50,021), Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) (7th for ₹38,184) and recent The Big Show Lite winner Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena (8th for ₹30,166).
With a buy-in of ₹7,000, the Daily Mini HighRoller attracted a massive field, pulverizing its guarantee to create a generous ₹12.73 Lakhs prize pool, rewarding the top 44 contenders for their skills and perseverance.
Final Table Results
- Mintums – ₹2,10,141
- Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹1,57,701
- Zeshan ‘Deez49’ Hamza – ₹1,24,226
- ayemi1122 – ₹95,079
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹68,986
- Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare – ₹50,021
- Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹38,184
- Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena – ₹30,166
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 213
Re-entries – 165
Prize Pool – ₹6,58,000
Places Paid – 77
Vaibhav ‘vaibhi18’ Arora seems to have tasted blood. Fresh off his BSS win last Sunday, he wasted no time adding another feather to his cap. Last night, he tackled the treacherous waters of PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, navigating a field of 378 determined players (213 unique) in the 10 PM marquee after almost six hours of intense action to claim a thrilling victory and his second title of the year!
Arora`s path to glory wasn’t paved with roses. Rising poker sensation Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair and site user ‘SSIRR‘ threw down a formidable challenge, but Arora’s skill and resilience shone through. A three-way deal secured him a well-deserved first-place prize of ₹77,565.
Nair secured the runner-up spot for ₹77,565, and ‘SSIRR’ banked an equally commendable ₹73,669 in third place, courtesy of the deal.
Vaibhav Arora`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹51.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Speaking of dominance, Hardik Nair was on absolute fire last night, bagging a stunning ₹1.48 Lakhs across six deep runs and additional bounty!
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT ₹77,565
> 29th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹19,154
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹16,128
> 14th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹12,839
> 36th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹10,183
> 43rd in PokeBaazi’s WTF for ₹11,500
> Won bounties worth ₹1,075 in PokerStars India’s Uppercut
Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.41 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.89 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4
Other notables who made it to the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table included last week’s The Weekly HighRoller champion Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka (5th for ₹28,677) and site regular Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal (7th for ₹16,180).
With the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT attracting a whopping 378 entries, the prize pool exploded, creating a ₹6.58 Lakhs kitty, with the leading 77 finishers sharing in the spoils.
Final Table Results
- Vaibhav ‘vaibhi18’ Arora – ₹79,692*
- Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹77,565*
- SSIRR – ₹73,669*
- nick10 – ₹41,371
- Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹28,677
- Nigambodh – ₹21,047
- Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal – ₹16,180
*denotes a three-way deal
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 186
Re-entries – 106
Prize Pool – ₹5,08,080
Places Paid – 53
PokerBaazi’s Republic Day action saw Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz reclaim his throne in the fast-paced ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT! After firing two bullets and surviving a 292-player field (186 unique), Aziz blazed through the competition in the 7:15 PM marquee in almost six hours, ultimately seizing his third title of the year in this tournament. A strategic heads-up deal secured him a sweet ₹70,853 victory, pushing his Friday winnings to a handsome ₹75,014.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹70,853* (heads-up deal)
> 49th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,618
> 47th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹543
Abdul Aziz’s online stats (PokerBaazi and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹88.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.60 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
But Aziz wasn’t the only star illuminating the evening action. TLB (points) leaderboard crusher Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, still buzzing from his The Big Show win, delivered an outstanding performance in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Though narrowly missing the top spot, Thakur snatched an impressive second place for ₹67,192, courtesy of the heads-up deal.
Thakur`s Friday grind didn’t stop there, as he notched up another final table and four deep runs, bringing his total haul to a commendable ₹89,337.
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹67,192 (heads-up deal)
> 117th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,250
> 17th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹5,231
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹5,261
> 66th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,960
> 14th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹2,443
Rajneesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.84 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.31 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Finished #2 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings | Ranked #2 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
The night witnessed further brilliance from online regular Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal, who banked ₹47,208 with two final table finishes and another two deep runs.
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Friday Triple Chance for ₹17,460
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹17,173
> 67th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,750
> 26th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹3,825
Yash Jaiswal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.61 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹30.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Wednesday’s Monster Stack champion, Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi, also had a phenomenal day, crossing the ₹3 Crores milestone in tracked online profits! His Republic Day exploits included a runner-up finish in Adda52’s Friday Bounty, another final table, and six deep runs, adding a massive ₹1.33 Lakhs to his coffers.
> 2nd in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹52,227
> 34th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹19,154
> 12th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹19,092
> 25th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹15,500
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹14,023
> 14th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,026
> 29th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,275
> 26th in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for ₹2,467
Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3
Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh completed the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT podium with a solid third place for ₹46,185.
With a buy-in of ₹2,000, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT surpassed its guarantee, generating a healthy ₹5.08 Lakhs prize pool distributed among 53 players. This Republic Day, PokerBaazi proved to be the perfect battlefield for champions like Aziz, Thakur, and Parthasarathi, showcasing the platform’s growing allure and the thrilling skills of its vibrant community.
Final Table Results
- Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz – ₹70,853
- Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur – ₹67,192
- Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹46,185
- mak007 – ₹34,295
- jarus4757 – ₹24,235
- Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal – ₹17,173
- Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹14,023
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 179
Re-Entries – 132
Prize Pool – ₹5,41,140
Places Paid – 63
PokerBaazi’s signature daytime event, the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, witnessed a champion’s return! After a four-week title drought, popular streamer and DPT October 2023 Turbo Closer champion Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur reclaimed his throne on India`s 75th Republic Day, dominating a field of 311 players (179 unique) in just over five hours. His path to victory included two entries and a three-way deal that landed him a sweet ₹65,549 and his second Afternoon Boost title!
But Thakur’s Friday wasn’t just about one win. He showcased his versatility by grabbing third place in the Daily Night SPRINT for ₹13,650 and adding impressive finishes in two other events. By day’s end, his total haul had swelled to a commendable ₹82,914.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹65,549* (three-way deal)
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹13,650
> 12th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹2,346
> 49th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for 1,369
Animesh Thakur’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.06 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹34.68 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Thakur wasn’t the only hero of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. Last month`s Daily Boost champion, Archit ‘RareAbility’ Saraogi, marked his return to form with a second-place finish worth ₹64,525, while ‘Funnyfish‘ completed the podium with a sweet ₹62,193, both benefiting from the deal.
The final table of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost also saw prominent players like Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari (4th for ₹36,256) and Parteek ‘ptk007’ Maheshwari (6th for ₹18,561) put on a solid show.
Surpassing its advertised guarantee, the ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost proved its popularity. The generous ₹5.41 Lakhs prize pool rewarded 63 players with payouts, making Republic Day a winning day for many!
Final Table Results
- Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur – ₹65,549*
- Archit ‘RareAbility’ Saraogi – ₹64,525*
- Funnyfish – ₹62,193*
- Sagar ‘mogambo007’ Maheshwari – ₹36,256
- Sappi – ₹26,083
- Parteek ‘ptk007’ Maheshwari – ₹18,561
- Bits_26 – ₹14,881
*denotes a three-way deal
‘Tsgarmy’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹78,300), ‘Nigambodh’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for ₹66,330), Habil ‘HABZ420’ Jiruwala (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹36,650), ‘PokerStars’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹29,390), ‘alaxi’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹21,160), ‘Alexee17’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹14,630), and ‘Strokerzzzz’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹12,950) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
Republic Day Special – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 391
Regular Prize Pool – ₹15,22,500
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹9,77,500
Total Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 41
Junglee Poker’s first flagship tournament of 2024, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Republic Day Special, exploded with a grand dhamaka! The air crackled with tension for over 8.5 electrifying hours as 391 warriors battled for the coveted title. Ultimately, ‘amit1258’ emerged victorious, firing two bullets and pocketing a sweet ₹3,38,617, including a bounty haul of ₹95,323!
Not to be outdone, ‘ajambara’ doubled their chances with two entries, ultimately seizing the runner-up spot and boosting their Junglee Poker bankroll by ₹2,70,725 (₹27,734 in bounties).
Fighting bravely from the shadows, ‘poker08kid’s’ determination burned bright, securing them a well-deserved third place and a hefty purse of ₹1,69,750 (₹17,500 in bounties).
Under the Republic Day Special’s spotlight, all 41 warriors who stood their ground walked away with a significant prize from this ₹5,500 buy-in Friday spectacle.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- amit1258 – ₹3,38,617.3
- ajambara – ₹2,70,725
- poker08kid – ₹1,69,750
- pokerlover.1 – ₹1,61,158.9
- riwo – ₹1,39,558.03
- sporttalk24 – ₹99,602.44
Pocket52
Pocket Knights- ₹1 Lakh GTD
Buy-in – ₹550
Entries – 96
Re-entries – 51
Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000
Places Paid – 25
Friday night on Pocket52 pulsated with passion as Bhairab ‘Bhairab77’ Ghosh emerged as the undisputed champion! His masterclass in the 8 PM marquee ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Knights left 96 players (51 unique) in his wake, culminating in a six-hour blitz to the top. This sweet victory, quenching his month-long title thirst, earned him a cool ₹20,368!
Bhairab Ghosh’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.91 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Meanwhile, Subhajit ‘SuBhAjItSj’ Mahato’s meteoric rise continued! Fresh off his Brunch victory on January 3, he rose like a phoenix in Pocket Knights, securing a second-place finish and pocketing a neat ₹14,306.
Subhajit Mahato’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.75 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Not to be outdone, ‘Pokerboy2000‘ strategically manoeuvred through the battlefield, claiming a well-deserved ₹10,740 for third place.
While the Pocket Rockets fell short of the guarantee by ₹26,500, Pocket52 ensured the spirit remained high! With a budget-friendly ₹550 buy-in, 25 players walked away with substantial payouts from the ₹1 Lakh prize pool, and Pocket52 covered the shortfall with Tournament Discount Credits.
Final Table Results
- Bhairab ‘Bhairab77’ Ghosh – ₹20,368
- Subhajit ‘SuBhAjItSj’ Mahato – ₹14,306
- Pokerboy2000 – ₹10,740
- Chinnu143 – ₹8,193
- DinoAlex – ₹6,374
- crocodile_rana70_14285795 – ₹5,006
- peaceful_stunky118_20193913 – ₹3,978
- varunChugh – ₹3,204
Rohit ‘Ace_of_Spades’ Saha won the ₹40K GTD Soda for ₹10,584.
PokerStars India
Kunal ‘kunalduggal13’ Duggal (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Uppercut for ₹48,284), ‘JC1870’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹23,760), ‘kailashTKO’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹14,561), and ‘chrisferns’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹9,602) won the Friday marquees on PokerStars India.
Spartan Poker
The Elite – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 61
Re-entries – 23
Re-buys – 50
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 11
Venkatesh ‘Balthazar’ Mukundan, last Tuesday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, capped a phenomenal week with his first headliner title of 2024! Making a splash on Republic Day, he conquered Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Elite, earning his third victory in three weeks!
In the 8 PM headliner, Mukundan’s strategic prowess shone throughout the seven-hour battle. He navigated a competitive field of 134 participants (60 unique) with two entries, securing a well-deserved ₹4.13 Lakhs – the day`s single-highest cash prize.
But Mukundan didn`t just dominate The Elite; he racked up an impressive Friday paycheque totalling ₹4.33 Lakhs, including another three deep runs!
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹4,04,303
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹13,007
> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹11,500
> 39th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,166
Venkatesh Mukundan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹67.34 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3
But Mukundan wasn’t the only star shining bright. Asian circuit maestro Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal, on a hot streak from his Daily Mini HighRoller win on Thursday, nearly pulled off a back-to-back title feat, pushing Mukundan to the limit in The Elite and taking home a respectable ₹2.93 Lakhs for second place after two entries.
Munjal’s fiery run continued with a Friday haul of ₹3.43 Lakhs from six runs across platforms.
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹2,85,053
> 17th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹25,326
> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹10,183
> 15th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹8,156
> 77th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,250
> 23rd in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹7,172
Avneesh Munjal’s (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.40 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3
Up-and-coming pro Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj also enjoyed a lucrative Republic Day, banking ₹1.83 Lakhs from two final table finishes and a bounty score.
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹1,17,000
> 7th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹64,065
> Won bounties worth ₹1,800 in Adda52’s Friday Bounty
Gopal Bajaj’s (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.81 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.33 Crores
Online phenom Aditya ‘Ben K Rolle’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) also graced The Elite final table, finishing sixth for ₹91,509.
With an entry fee of ₹11,000, The Elite saw fierce competition despite falling ₹1.60 Lakhs short of its advertised guarantee. The promised ₹15 Lakhs prize pool was distributed among the top 11, each walking away with significant prizes in this competitive primetime event.
Final Table Results
- Venkatesh ‘Balthazar’ Mukundan – ₹4,12,500
- Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal – ₹2,93,250
- 4cut Atmaram – ₹1,92,000
- Halelujah – ₹1,47,750
- Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj – ₹1,17,000
- Aditya ‘Ben K Rolle’ Singh – ₹91,509
Vikas ‘Grabaka_Hitman’ Yadav (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Friday Triple Chance for ₹75,480), ‘Shihtzu’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo for ₹43,725), ‘StoicCrusher’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹26,852), ‘BlacKitten’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹20,625), ‘Viralhog’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,863), ‘R.K.K’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem PKO for ₹8,434), ‘M Hu Giyan’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹10,32), ‘Hunter7’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,637), and ‘vik@ydv@’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,000) won the other Friday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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