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Daily Majors: Deepak Singh Conquers Wednesday With Over ₹10 Lakhs in Total Winnings & 2 NPS Gold Medals

Wednesday unleashed a relentless poker storm! High-stakes tournaments across platforms saw poker titans clashing for staggering rewards. PokerBaazi’s 50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024 blazed at the epicentre – a whirlwind of ambition, where medals and life-altering prizes fueled the relentless card-slinging. And the intensity didn’t stop there – Junglee Poker’s 6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha Series Series raged in parallel, flooding the poker landscape with nonstop, heart-pounding action.

Deepak Singh unleashed a poker tsunami on Wednesday, raking in an incredible 10.09 Lakhs and two NPS Gold Medals, becoming the third player in this series (alongside Samay Singh Modi and Young Gun Abhishek Sonu) to complete a hat-trick of Gold Medal wins. His mid-week rampage saw him clinching back-to-back Golds in PokerBaazi`s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) (8.51 Lakhs) and NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive (1.28 Lakhs). Combined with another six deep runs (including four more at the NPS), he rocketed to the top of the NPS Podium Leaderboard and #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard. Adda52 Ambassador Arun Sriram, known for his epic EndBoss 6.0 win last year, finished runner-up in the NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO), taking home a whopping 6.28 Lakhs and the NPS Silver Medal.

Shashikant Yadav snapped an 8.5-month winless streak in style, dominating PokerBaazi`s NPS#77 Deepdive for a 3.83 Lakhs payday and his first NPS Gold, contributing to a total of 5.27 Lakhs from two NPS events. Gaurav Bhutra secured the Silver Medal and a 2.94 Lakhs prize, adding to his total Wednesday winnings of 3.79 Lakhs.

Prafull H dominated PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT to claim his maiden NPS Gold Medal, adding 2.30 Lakhs to his day`s total of 2.62 Lakhs. Runner-up Pradip Ghosh secured 1.75 Lakhs and the NPS Silver Medal (his career-sixth NPS medal), tallying 2.15 Lakhs in total earnings.

The other NPS gold medallists of the day included ‘ayemi1122’ (Won NPS#72 Marathon for 2.11 Lakhs), Shriram Pareek (Won NPS#75 Megadive for 1.88 Lakhs), and SportsBaazi co-founder and CMO Puneet Dua (Won NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for 1.89 Lakhs).

Young Gun Shardul Parthasarathi pulled off a remarkable comeback after a staggering 26 final table finishes since his Sunday Special win in January, snatching his third-ever Destiny title on Spartan Poker and raking in a massive 3.59 Lakhs. With a total haul of 4.34 Lakhs for the night, Parthasarathi stormed into the Top 20 of the Player of the Year standings. Runner-up ‘onebulletman’ walked away with a hefty 2.42 Lakhs – their second-biggest score on the platform.

Anurag Srivastava shattered his 1.5-month victory drought with a triumphant win in Adda52’s Maverick (his fourth in this event), securing a significant 2.41 Lakhs and racking up 2.56 Lakhs in total earnings. Young Gun Karan Radia earned a well-deserved 1.77 Lakhs in second place.

India`s poker pioneer Aditya Agarwal returned after a two-week break in style, taking down Junglee Poker’s DDD#40 Wednesday Superstack for 2.83 Lakhs.‘junglee_bot’ followed close behind with a 2.07 Lakhs runner-up finish.

‘DEEPA324’ is on fire on Pocket52! Following Sunday’s Pocket Kings victory, they clinched victory in the Pocket Rockets for 38,781 – their third-highest win on the platform.

The day also celebrated victories from Aditya Parashar, Jatin Sablni, Aritra Hazra and Sneha Moondra.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,050

Entries – 523

Re-entries – 506

Regular Prize Pool – ₹51,45,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹20,58,000

Places Paid – 193

NPS India 2024 has found its newest sensation! Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh exploded onto the scene last night, shimmying his way to the elite circle with a spectacular Gold Medal hat trick. His swaggering victories in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#76 Big Knockout and ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive sent shockwaves, sashaying him into an elite circle alongside Samay Singh Modi and Young Gun Abhishek Sonu to achieve this remarkable feat.

Deepak Singh
Deepak Singh

 

This virtuoso performance wasn’t just about flash but a symphony of skill. Singh commanded the spotlight, weaving his way through both NLHE and PLO-6 formats with masterful precision. This unstoppable groove propelled him to the top of the NPS Podium Leaderboard, locking him in a head-to-head battle with Abhishek Sonu. With an earlier Gold in Monday’s NPS#61 Marathon and Bronze in Saturday’s NPS#50 Marathon, Singh’s point tally has reached a dizzying 32.

Singh’s electrifying journey began in the ₹10 Lakhs NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive. With the confidence of a seasoned pro, he unleashed a staggering eight bullets into this ₹1,380 buy-in event. Navigating a massive field of 1,108 entries (371 unique), he outplayed them all in this 4 PM showstopper in under nine hours, clinching ₹1.28 Lakhs and his first Gold of the night in a slick heads-up deal. Online beast Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha followed closely, snagging his fifth NPS medal (third Silver) and a cool ₹1.35 Lakhs from the same deal.

But Singh’s symphony was only getting started. His performance reached its crescendo in the night’s headliner, the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO). With two bullets, he stormed through a massive crowd of 1,029 entrants (523 unique) in a 9.5-hour whirlwind of poker dominance. Snagging his second Gold and a jaw-dropping ₹8.51 Lakhs payout (₹1.76 Lakhs in bounties), he marked his richest haul ever on PokerBaazi and his third-best overall.

Adda52 Ambassador Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram, known for his epic EndBoss 6.0 win last year (the fourth biggest online MTT score of 2023), added his own groove to the night. He clinched his second NPS medal (first Silver) in the NPS#76 Big Knockout, taking home a whopping ₹6.28 Lakhs (₹1.09 Lakhs in bounties).

Arun Sriram
Arun Sriram

 

This poker prodigy was unstoppable. Singh’s relentless drive fueled six additional deep runs, racking up a staggering ₹10.09 Lakhs in Wednesday earnings – crowning him the day’s top scorer. This phenomenal streak catapulted him seven spots to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard, a reflection of his 54 remarkable series cashes (and counting!).

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) for ₹8,50,925* (₹1,76,357 in bounties)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹1,28,220* (heads-up deal)

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹8,532

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹7,456

> 57th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹6,127

> 143rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹3,046

> 115th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹2,967

> 31st in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹1,987

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 5)

Deepak Singh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.52 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | | Annual Winnings: ₹43.55 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹14.38 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze | Moves to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard

The NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) final table was a clash of titans! Heavyweights like the recent NPS#41 Mega Rush fourth-place finisher Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (3rd for ₹4.67 Lakhs – his second Bronze of the series after NPS#48 Freezeout), Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal (5th for ₹2.07 Lakhs), three-time POY Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (6th for ₹1.37 Lakhs), Arindam ‘cris0709’ Sengupta (7th for ₹1.11 Lakhs), and Mohit ‘bullets777’ Bohra (8th for ₹99,872) battled fiercely, fueling the night’s energy.

With its ₹8,050 entry fee, the NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) effortlessly shattered its ₹50 Lakhs guarantee, generating a staggering ₹51.45 Lakhs prize pool (plus an additional ₹20.58 Lakhs bounty pool!). 193 warriors made the money, each securing a slice of the action.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

  1. Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh – ₹8,50,925
  2. Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram – ₹6,28,307
  3. Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹4,66,861
  4. gd1921 – ₹3,20,580
  5. Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal – ₹2,06,873
  6. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹1,36,978
  7. Arindam ‘cris0709’ Sengupta – ₹1,11,131
  8. Mohit ‘bullets777’ Bohra – ₹99,872

 

NPS#77 Deepdive – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 807

Re-entries – 773

Prize Pool – ₹31,60,000

Places Paid – 267

Wednesday night witnessed a poker supernova in Shashikant ’15Shasha’ Yadav, who ignited the NPS India 2024, blazing a trail back to glory after an 8.5-month victory drought. His relentless pursuit across the NPS battlefield reaped a staggering bounty of ₹5.27 Lakhs. But more than just riches, he painted a masterpiece of strategic brilliance, adorned with two glittering NPS medals, leaving rivals in his wake.

Yadav’s mid-week poker symphony began with a captivating performance in PokerBaazi`s ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#75 Megadive. He fell just short of the pinnacle in a heart-stopping finale, securing the NPS Silver Medal and ₹1.43 Lakhs as the clock struck 2:15 AM. However, this was just the preclude, hinting at the poker fireworks yet to come.

Just 3.5 hours later, his poker artistry reached its crescendo. Yadav painted his name in NPS history, clinching his first-ever NPS Gold Medal in the epic ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#77 Deepdive. In this 8:30 PM flagship tourney, he weathered a storm of 1,580 entries (807 unique), his strategic mastery shining through in a 9-hour epic. He outlasted them all with unwavering focus and a tactical two entries, seizing a majestic ₹3.83 Lakhs. This triumph, his third-best career score, crowned him with his second NPS medal of the night – a rare feat achieved by only one other player yesterday.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹3,83,308

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹1,43,278

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#90 Value Mine (Qualifier 8)

Shashikant Yadav’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹62.32 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹14.06 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

But the night’s drama didn’t end there! Gaurav ‘gauravgoru’ Bhutra, a recent NPS#10 (PLO-4) silver medalist and former 1000X Series Mini Main Event champion, nearly snatched his elusive NPS Gold in the same NPS#77 Deepdive. His valiant runner-up finish added a fourth career NPS Silver Medal to his collection and a hefty ₹2.94 Lakhs payday. With three entries, Bhutra proved his determination, hinting that a Gold Medal isn`t too far away.

Gaurav Bhutra
Gaurav Bhutra

 

Bhutra’s Wednesday exploits extended further, securing four more scores, including a remarkable fourth-place finish in NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive. His total earnings for the day soared to ₹3.79 Lakhs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹2,93,880

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹64,220

> 90th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) for ₹15,921

> 167th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,984

> 182nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹2,402

Gaurav Bhutra’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.14 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.08 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 4 Silver

‘Leandude,’ known for their Daily Night SPRINT victory in January, achieved their greatest PokerBaazi triumph yet. Their third-place finish in the NPS#77 Deepdive bagged them ₹2.12 Lakhs and the coveted NPS Bronze Medal – a testament to their ability to bounce back and shine on the big stage.

Leandude’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.67 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze

The NPS#77 Deepdive final table also saw the return of Monday’s NPS#59 Deepdive gold medallist Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal, who finished fifth for ₹1.02 Lakhs.

With its ₹2,300 buy-in, the NPS#77 Deepdive obliterated its guarantee, amassing a jaw-dropping ₹31.60 Lakhs prize pool. The top 267 players carved out a piece of the action, making NPS India 2024 the place for high-stakes poker glory!

Final Table Results

  1. Shashikant ‘15Shasha’ Yadav – ₹3,83,308
  2. Gaurav ‘gauravgoru’ Bhutra – ₹2,93,880
  3. Leandude – ₹2,12,352
  4. dkp24 – ₹1,50,100
  5. Vivek ‘viveksnmc10’ Pal – ₹1,01,752
  6. outsutskigod – ₹59,408
  7. madmax123 – ₹42,344
  8. yash81782 – ₹33,812

 

NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,300

Entries – 460

Re-entries – 407

Prize Pool – ₹17,34,000

Places Paid – 167

After a string of thrilling close calls, Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H unleashed a torrent of poker fury in the NPS India 2024 last night, shattering his medal drought with a spectacular victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT! In a 6-hour, 47-minute exhibition of skill, he decimated a field of 867 contenders (460 unique) in this 5:30 PM flagship to claim his maiden NPS Gold Medal – a shiny first for his NPS trophy case. This triumph marked his biggest payday of 2024, showering him with a whopping ₹2.30 Lakhs!

Prafull Hasbe
Prafull Hasbe

 

But Prafull H’s dominance didn’t end there! He also cashed in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive (9th for ₹24,648) and NPS#72 Marathon (42nd for ₹6,894), adding a sweet ₹2.62 Lakhs to his haul.

The ‘SPRINT King’ himself, Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, nearly added another legendary win to his resume. Coming off a Spartan Poker ITM #67 Deepstack Turbo victory on March 3, Ghosh blazed through the NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT, falling just short of another triumph. While a Gold Medal remained elusive, he still snagged a hefty ₹1.75 Lakhs payday and a gleaming Silver Medal for his efforts (his career sixth NPS medal). Ghosh’s scorching six-tourney NPS run fueled his bankroll with a cool ₹2.15 Lakhs.

Pradip Ghosh
Pradip Ghosh

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,75,134

> 20th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹13,296

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹12,324

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹6,217

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹4,405

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹3,848

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹78.76 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹23.52 Lakhs | Ranked #14 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #17 in Annual Profits | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze

Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar also made his mark in NPS history, clinching his first-ever NPS Bronze Medal in the NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT and a hefty ₹1.28 Lakhs payday for his third-place finish.

NPS India 2024 titan Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi continued his relentless reign of dominance. Currently #3 on the NPS Podium and #4 on the Series Leaderboard, he added another ₹1.06 Lakhs to his ever-growing winnings. Deep runs across six of the seven NPS events, including his recent wins in NPS#3 (5-Max) Hyper SPRINT, NPS#28 (6-Max) SPRINT, and NPS#37 (7-Max) Deepdive, helped him eclipse the majestic ₹3.50 Crores mark in tracked online winnings!

Samay Singh Modi
Samay Singh Modi

 

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹62,424

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹15,629

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout for ₹14,921

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹6,894

> 78th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹3,324

> 181st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹2,402

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#92 HighRoller (Qualifier 1)

Samay Singh Modi’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.50 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.23 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 4 Gold | Ranked #3 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard | Ranked #4 on the NPS Series Leaderboard

Suraj ‘kioshima6969’ Singh added to the excitement with a deep run in the NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT. After firing two bullets, his persistence led to a seventh-place finish and a ₹29,478 prize.

The ₹2,300 buy-in NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT drew a massive field, creating a ₹17.34 Lakhs prize pool that dwarfed the guarantee! The top 167 players shared in this enhanced bounty, marking another thrilling chapter in the NPS India 2024 story.

Final Table Results

  1. Prafull ‘BulletsBaby’ H – ₹2,30,275
  2. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹1,75,134
  3. Imran ‘Kamran777’ Anwar – ₹1,28,316
  4. karanwad7 – ₹86,873
  5. Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi – ₹62,424
  6. PrithvirajReddy – ₹37,628
  7. Suraj ‘kioshima6969’ Singh – ₹29,478

 

NPS#72 Marathon – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,840

Entries – 447

Re-entries – 555

Prize Pool – ₹16,03,200

Places Paid – 193

PokerBaazi witnessed a dedicated player ascend to glory on Wednesday! ‘ayemi1122, a dedicated regular since January 2022, shattered their personal best with a breakthrough victory in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#72 Marathon. Fresh off a memorable Bronze Medal in NPS#62 Monday Medley two days prior, they finally captured that elusive Gold.

Outlasting a massive field of 1,002 challengers (447 unique) in the 2:30 PM NPS#72 Marathon after an epic 8-hour showdown, ‘ayemi1122’ proved that persistence pays off with a triumphant maiden NPS Gold Medal. Their tactical triple buy-in strategy paid rich dividends, resulting in a hefty ₹2.11 Lakhs payday – their third-best score on PokerBaazi!

ayemi1122’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹29.27 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Bronze

Online poker titan Vishal ‘dilbaghsingh’ Tulsyan (opted out of our tracking) added more sparkle to his resume with his first-ever NPS Silver Medal! This hard-fought runner-up finish in the NPS#72 Marathon earned him a hefty ₹1.62 Lakhs and propelled his Wednesday winnings to at least ₹1.75 Lakhs across four NPS deep runs.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹1,61,923

> 95th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹6,636

> 128th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,641

> 125th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹2,393

Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar, the #3 ranked fiend on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, also crushed it on Wednesday. He battled his way to a first-ever NPS Bronze Medal in the NPS#72 Marathon and a cool ₹1.15 Lakhs payday. But Kumar’s dominance didn’t stop there – he showcased his prowess with a relentless nine cash finishes, raking in an impressive total of ₹1.78 Lakhs.

Neeraj Kumar
Neeraj Kumar

 

The NPS#72 Marathon final table was a stage for seasoned regulars and other up comers, featuring the NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT gold medallist Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat (4th for ₹81,122), Monday’s Monster Turbo runner-up Bhaumik ‘Sihan’ Morzaria (5th for ₹55,952), and last night’s NPS#75 Megadive bronze medallist Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta (8th for ₹20,521).

The ₹1,840 buy-in NPS#72 Marathon smashed its guarantee, generating a tempting ₹16.03 Lakhs prize pool. The top 193 players shared the spoils in this high-stakes showdown, adding another thrilling chapter to the record-breaking NPS India 2024 saga.

Final Table Results

  1. ayemi1122 – ₹2,10,821
  2. Vishal ‘dilbaghsingh’ Tulsyan – ₹1,61,923
  3. Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹1,14,789
  4. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹81,122
  5. Bhaumik ‘Sihan’ Morzaria – ₹55,952
  6. Realfish – ₹33,186
  7. abhi3298 – ₹25,972
  8. Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta – ₹20,521

 

NPS#75 Megadive – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,725

Entries – 488

Re-entries – 454

Prize Pool – ₹14,13,000

Places Paid – 182

PokerBaazi’s NPS India 2024 continues to crown rising poker champions! And Shriram ‘rage_king’ Pareek joined this fast-growing legion of stars with a dominant victory in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD NPS#75 Megadive last night. He outlasted 942 players (488 unique) in this high-octane 6:30 PM thriller, piloting his way to the top in a gruelling 7.5-hour battle. This win earned him an impressive ₹1.88 Lakhs and his third title of 2024. But even more significantly, this achievement earned him his first-ever coveted NPS Gold Medal, cementing his place in NPS history.

Pareek’s winning streak didn’t end there. Deep runs in two other NPS events proved his comeback was in full swing, boosting him to overall profitability on PokerBaazi with ₹1.95 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹1,87,788

> 224th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹3,792

> 93rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹3,694

Shriram Pareek ‘s PokeBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.63 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.10 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold

Shashikant ’15Shasha’ Yadav went on an absolute mid-week rampage! His relentless quest for an NPS Gold saw him snag a runner-up finish and an NPS Silver Medal in the NPS#75 Megadive, pocketing ₹1.43 Lakhs.

But that was just the warm-up! Just 3.5 hours later, Yadav outmanoeuvred a massive field of 1,580 players (807 unique) in the 8:30 PM flagship ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#77 Deepdive, emerging victorious with a whopping ₹3.83 Lakhs and his much-deserved NPS Gold Medal (his second NPS medal!). This epic night ended with a staggering ₹5.27 Lakhs in winnings and a whole lot of NPS bling.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹3,83,308

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹1,43,278

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#90 Value Mine (Qualifier 8)

Shashikant Yadav’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹62.32 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹14.06 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold and 1 Silver

NPS veteran Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta added a new achievement to his career – a Bronze Medal in NPS#75 Megadive, marking his first podium finish in the ongoing series and his third overall NPS medal. He battled alongside other poker greats on a star-studded final table and ultimately pocketed a hefty ₹1.05 Lakhs. Gupta continued his hot streak with additional cashes in three NPS events, boosting his nightly winnings to a neat ₹1.44 Lakhs.

Prakash Gupta
Prakash Gupta

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹1,04,562

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹20,521

> 165th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) for ₹13,247

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹5,318

Prakash Gupta’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹34.36 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 2 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS#75 Megadive final table was stacked with regulars like Siddhanth ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh (4th for ₹72,063), Varun ‘omniknight’ Meena (5th for ₹51,151), Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana (6th for ₹29,814), NPS#16 Deepdive gold medallist Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma (7th for ₹23,456), and Aditya ‘addyb’ Bahl (8th for ₹18,369).

The NPS#75 Megadive was a true showdown, drawing a massive field vying for a share of the ₹14.13 Lakhs prize pool. This modest ₹1,725 buy-in event attracted both seasoned pros and eager newcomers, with the top 182 finishers earning a payout, adding a splendid chapter to the record-breaking NPS India 2024 narrative.

Final Table Results

  1. Shriram ‘rage_king’ Pareek – ₹1,87,788
  2. Shashikant ‘15Shasha’ Yadav – ₹1,43,278
  3. Prakash ‘pinnug’ Gupta – ₹1,04,562
  4. Siddhanth ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh – ₹72,063
  5. Varun ‘omniknight’ Meena – ₹51,151
  6. Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Gagwana – ₹29,814
  7. Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma – ₹23,456
  8. Aditya ‘addyb’ Bahl – ₹18,369

 

NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,840

Entries – 443

Re-entries – 445

Prize Pool – ₹14,21,000

Places Paid – 167

SportsBaazi co-founder and CMO Puneet ‘neo1’ Dua ignited the poker scene last night! After an eleven-month title drought, he blazed a trail through PokerBaazi`s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT, crushing a massive field in breathtaking speed! In a thrilling 3-hour, 42-minute battle, Dua outlasted 442 opponents (888 total entries) in this 9:30 PM flagship to secure his second coveted NPS Gold Medal (his first in this series) and a hefty ₹1.89 Lakhs payday, adding to his victory in last year’s NPS#56 HighRoller.

Puneet Dua
Puneet Dua

 

Dua’s thirst wasn’t quenched yet – his masterful deep runs in two other NPS events powered his Wednesday winnings to a striking ₹2.08 Lakhs!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹1,88,682

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout for ₹15,348

> 210th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹3,792

Puneet Dua’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.24 Crores | NPS Medals Won: 2 Gold and 4 Bronze

Two-time NPS bronze medalist Vaibhav ‘vaibhi18’ Arora came agonizingly close to his first NPS Gold Medal. He showcased incredible skill in the NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT, ultimately securing a well-deserved maiden Silver Medal. His tactical decision to fire two bullets fueled this relentless run, netting him a substantial ₹1.44 Lakhs payday.

Vaibhav Arora
Vaibhav Arora

 

Vaibhav Arora`s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹51.41 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Silver and 2 Bronze

Ansh ‘Xinigami’ Raj also made a splash in the NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT. Raj fought valiantly to secure a Bronze Medal and a sweet ₹1.05 Lakhs in prize money. Another deep run in the NPS#75 Megadive (137th for ₹2,967) solidified his winning streak, boosting his total earnings to a noteworthy ₹1.08 Lakhs.

Ansh Raj
Ansh Raj

 

Ansh Raj’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.53 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | NPS Medals Won: 1 Bronze

The NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT final table featured a stacked lineup, including Devvrat ‘flopCheck’ Arya (4th for ₹71,182), the formidable Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi (5th for ₹51,149), who boasts NPS#2 Slamdunk Silver and NPS#36 Slamdunk Bronze medals, and last week`s Mega Suits winner Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta (6th for ₹30,831).

The ₹1,840 buy-in NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT created a lucrative ₹14.21 Lakhs prize pool, comfortably exceeding its advertised guarantee. 167 players shared the spoils, making this a profitable event for many. This thrilling tournament once again proves that the NPS India 2024 delivers unparalleled action and substantial rewards!

Final Table Results

  1. Puneet ‘neo1’ Dua – ₹1,88,682
  2. Vaibhav ‘vaibhi18’ Arora – ₹1,43,501
  3. Ansh ‘Xinigami’ Raj – ₹1,05,139
  4. Devvrat ‘flopCheck’ Arya – ₹71,182
  5. Ranjeet ‘Rj147’ Negi – ₹51,149
  6. Mohit ‘thejoker’ Mehta – ₹30,831

 

NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,380

Entries – 371

Re-entries – 737

Prize Pool – ₹13,29,600

Places Paid – 148

Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh is rewriting the record books at the NPS India 2024 with a breathtaking display of poker prowess. Riding the high of his first Gold Medal on Monday in the NPS#61 Marathon, Singh went on an unprecedented Wednesday rampage, capturing two more Gold Medals and skyrocketing to the top of the NPS Podium Leaderboard, tying with Young Gun Abhishek Sonu – both with a remarkable 32 points each.

Deepak Singh
Deepak Singh

 

Singh’s Wednesday onslaught began with a triumph in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive. Like a seasoned pro, Singh unleashed a barrage of eight bullets, manoeuvring through a colossal field of 1,108 entries (371 unique). After a nine-hour marathon and a heads-up deal, he emerged victorious, claiming his first Gold of the day and a sweet ₹1.28 Lakhs.

Yet, the best was to come. Singh’s Wednesday climaxed with a dominant performance in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO). Enduring a gruelling 9.5-hour battle against 1,029 entrants (523 unique), he masterfully navigated the field to clinch his second Gold Medal of the night. This win also marked his biggest score on PokerBaazi and his third-best overall, raking in a staggering ₹8.51 Lakhs.

Singh’s relentless pursuit of excellence didn’t end there. He continued to crush the competition across six additional events (including four more at the NPS), pushing his Wednesday winnings to an astonishing ₹10.09 Lakhs. This extraordinary performance propelled him seven spots up the NPS Series Leaderboard, now firmly entrenched at #3 with a remarkable 54 cashes in the series.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) for ₹8,50,925* (₹1,76,357 in bounties)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹1,28,220*(heads-up deal)

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹8,532

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹7,456

> 57th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹6,127

> 143rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹3,046

> 115th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹2,967

> 31st in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹1,987

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#99 Mini Main Event (Qualifier 5)

Deepak Singh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.30 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.52 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | | Annual Winnings: ₹43.55 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹14.38 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze | Moves to #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard | Tied at #1 on the NPS Podium Leaderboard

MTT superstar Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha (2022 POY #3) scorched the virtual felt last night. He narrowly missed a second career NPS Gold when he snagged a runner-up finish in the NPS #73 (PLO-6) Deepdive. Banking the lion’s share of ₹1.35 Lakhs from the heads-up deal, Chadha added a gleaming Silver Medal to his NPS collection.

Arjanveer Singh Chadha
Arjanveer Singh Chadha

 

But Chadha’s NPS rampage didn’t stop there! He blazed through three more events, raking in a scorching ₹1.50 Lakhs in total.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹1,35,306* (heads-up deal)

> 138th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹6,636

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#72 Marathon for ₹3,848

> 94th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹3,815

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#92 Highroller (Qualifier 1)

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#90 Value Mine (Qualifier 8)

Arjanveer Singh Chadha’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.01 Lakhs| NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 3 Silver and 1 Bronze

The NPS podium wasn’t just for Chadha. Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora, no stranger to NPS glory, pocketed ₹79,776 and a Bronze Medal in the Deepdive.

Jimmy Arora
Jimmy Arora

 

Jimmy Arora’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.31 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹30.66 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹4.02 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 1 Gold, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze

Gaurav ‘gauravgoru’ Bhutra, with a fresh NPS Silver under his belt, added another Silver Medal to his collection thanks to a second-place finish in NPS#77 Deepdive. His ₹2.94 Lakhs prize was a cherry on top of an incredible ₹3.79 Lakhs haul from five NPS events.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹2,93,880

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive for ₹64,220

> 90th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) for ₹15,921

> 167th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹2,984

> 182nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹2,402

Gaurav Bhutra’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.14 Crores | Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.08 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹15.25 Lakhs | NPS Medals Won: 4 Silver

The ₹1,380 buy-in NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive crushed its guarantee, boasting a colossal ₹13.30 Lakhs prize pool. 148 players walked away with cash prizes, making this another legendary night for NPS India 2024!

Final Table Results

  1. Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh – ₹1,28,220
  2. Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha – ₹1,35,306
  3. Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora – ₹79,776
  4. Gaurav ‘gauravgoru’ Bhutra – ₹64,220
  5. Shivack – ₹50,924
  6. SuperMaxx – ₹38,160

 

₹3 Crores GTD NPS Mini Main Event – Qualifier 5

Q5 > Entries – 579 | Re-entries – 208 | Survivors – 72 | Chip Leader – ‘Verceti47’ (469,000)

Combined > Entries – 2,551 | Re-entries – 931 | Survivors – 312 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘momsuji’ (614,000)

 

₹1 Crore GTD NPS HighRoller – Qualifier 1

Q1 > Entries – 191 | Re-entries – 116 | Survivors – 25 | Chip Leader – Harshd ‘omgluckbox’ Barve (498,000)

 

₹1 Crore GTD NPS Value Mine – Qualifier 8

Q8 > Entries – 708 | Re-entries – 262 | Survivors – 113 | Chip Leader – ‘G21982’ (619,000)

Combined > Entries – 4,217 | Re-entries – 1,904 | Survivors – 766 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘SpencerStrasmore’ (639,000)

 

NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 11

The race for the NPS India 2024 Series Leaderboard crown is a nail-biter! As Day 11 concludes, clear frontrunners have started to emerge.

Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh continues his phenomenal run! His back-to-back Gold Medal wins last week ignited his rise, and he hasn’t looked back. Eight consecutive days at the #1 spot, a thrilling NPS#31 (PLO-5) final table finish, and an astonishing 61 cashes (out of 78 tournaments!) clearly show Parakh’s in the zone. With 17,685 points, he maintains a healthy lead. However, his recent slip to #3 on the Podium Leaderboard (behind Deepak Singh and Young Gun Abhishek Sonu) reminds us that in the NPS, fortunes can change quickly!

Avneesh ‘iamam’ Munjal remains a formidable force! He’s a model of consistency, holding onto the #2 spot for three days straight. His relentless presence in every NPS event is paying off – a staggering 74 cashes in 78 tournaments keeps him close on Parakh’s heels with 15,726 points.

Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh has exploded onto the scene! After becoming the second player to snatch two NPS Gold Medals in a single day, he’s rocketed to #3 on the Series Leaderboard, collecting 15,135 points and the coveted #1 spot on the Podium Leaderboard. This hunger for victory shows in his medal haul (Gold in NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO), NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive, NPS#61 Marathon, and a Bronze in NPS#50 Marathon) and his impressive 54 cashes. It’s clear Singh is here to make history.

RankPlayerPoints
1Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh17,685
2Avneesh 'iamam' Munjal15,726
3Deepak '3streakbluff' Singh15,135
4Samay 'SamaySinghModi' Modi14,834
5Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra14,591
6Vikhyat 'supersaiyan57' Ahlawat13,660
7Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey13,609
8Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade13,498
9Abhishek 'chipndchair' Sonu13,164
10Chirag 'miyagi' Sodha13,010

 

NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard Standings After Day 11

The NPS India 2024 Podium Leaderboard is a battlefield! Deepak ‘3streakbluff’ Singh just made history, becoming the second player to snatch two NPS Gold Medals in a single day. His victories in NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) and NPS#73 (PLO-6) Deepdive not only propelled him to the top but also added to his impressive NPS trophy haul. With another Gold in NPS#61 Marathon and a Bronze in NPS#50 Marathon, he now shares the lead with Young Gun Abhishek ‘addysonu’ Sonu – both tied with 32 points.

Young Gun Abhishek Sonu is no stranger to the top spot. This formidable player has already clinched three Gold Medals, dominating NPS#32 #Slamdunk, NPS#44 #Slamdunk, and NPS#71 Relay. His consistency and drive make him a constant threat to anyone vying for the podium’s top step.

Former #1 Samay ‘SamaySinghModi’ Singh Modi refuses to fade away. His legendary three-day reign at the top, fueled by a dazzling three-Gold Medal streak, might have ended, but he remains a force at #3. Samay’s undeniable talent and relentless spirit keep him in the podium hunt.

Adding to the suspense, NPS Series Leaderboard leader Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh is back! After a well-deserved birthday break, he’s returned to the fray, although now ranking #4. His two Golds, one Silver, and a staggering eight total NPS medals mark him as a formidable contender ready to reclaim his dominance.

 

‘Monemaker9’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹80,320), ‘rahullpharm’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹36,050), ‘tomspoker’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹22,010), and ‘nonyespup’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Midnight SPRINT for ₹17,670) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

 

Junglee Poker

DDD#40 Wednesday Superstack – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 270

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 41

Indian poker heavyweight and a driving force behind its growth, Aditya ‘Artoorious’ Agarwal, made a spectacular comeback last night! After a brief two-week break, he came roaring back to dominate Junglee Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD DDD#40 Wednesday Superstack with unwavering focus.

Aditya Agarwal
Aditya Agarwal

 

In a poker masterclass that unfolded over seven hours, Agarwal navigated a field of 270 players in this 8 PM Dhina Dhin Dha series flagship, claiming the title with a hefty ₹2.83 Lakhs payday.

Aditya Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.88 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.08 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹73.95 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹27.98 Lakhs | Ranked #16 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Drops to #14 in Annual Profits

‘junglee_bot’ also added to the night’s excitement with an awe-inspiring performance in the DDD#40 Wednesday Superstack. Their tenacious fight to the top secured them a well-earned second-place finish and a massive ₹2.07 Lakhs payout.

Saurabh ‘thedarksider’ Rohila, fresh off his recent victories – a Gold Medal in NPS#57 (7-Max) SPRINT and a Mega Stack final table appearance – continued his winning streak. Rohila secured fourth place in the DDD#40 Wednesday Superstack, pocketing a hefty ₹1.08 Lakhs. He kept the momentum going, adding ₹14,507 to his winnings with a 10th-place finish in Adda52’s Maverick, boosting his total earnings for the night to ₹1.23 Lakhs.

Saurabh Rohila
Saurabh Rohila

 

Despite the fierce competition and the addition of the PokerStars India player pool, the ₹4,400 buy-in DDD#40 Wednesday Superstack failed to meet its guarantee, resulting in an overlay of ₹4.20 Lakhs. However, this didn’t dampen the rewards! The top 41 finishers shared in the ₹15 Lakhs prize pool, benefiting from the added value.

Final Table Results

  1. Aditya’ Artoorious’ Agarwal – ₹2,83,200
  2. junglee_bot – ₹2,06,550
  3. snowski30739217 – ₹1,49,400
  4. Saurabh’ thedarksider’ Rohila – ₹1,08,000
  5. archer34341856 – ₹78,150
  6. josh1317 – ₹56,550

 

The other DDD title winners of the day included Adityaaditya luckyParashar (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD DDD#41 Wednesday Mania for ₹95,002) and ‘fucknrun’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD DDD#39 for ₹19,873).

 

Pocket52

Pocket Rockets – ₹2 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹990

Entries – 151

Re-entries – 81

Prize Pool – ₹2,08,800

Places Paid – 35

Fresh off their exhilarating Sunday win in the Pocket Kings, Pocket52 regular ‘DEEPA324’ is on a roll! Last night, they outlasted a fierce field in the ₹2 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets, clinching their second title of the week and fourth of the year!

After an epic seven-hour showdown, ‘DEEPA324’ rose to the top in the 8 PM Pocket Rockets, outplaying 232 contenders (151 unique) and securing a hefty ₹38,781 payout – their third-highest win on the platform.

DEEPA324’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.32 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.39 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

The runner-up spot went to ‘HIGH_AF’, who put on a valiant performance and banked a platform-best ₹27,239.

The Pocket Rockets final table was a spectacle of skill! Site regulars like Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar (3rd for ₹20,450), Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar (5th for ₹12,136), and Chinmoy ‘gentlemen23’ Das (8th for ₹6,101) all made their mark.

The ₹990 buy-in Pocket Rockets surpassed expectations, generating a ₹2.09 Lakhs prize pool. The top 35 finishers were rewarded with a share of the kitty, with payouts starting at ₹1,672.

Final Table Results

  1. DEEPA324 – ₹38,781
  2. HIGH_AF – ₹27,239
  3. Aditya ‘transcendence’ Navalkar – ₹20,450
  4. Aryan585 – ₹15,600
  5. Ashish ‘AK19’ Kumar – ₹12,136
  6. classic_galvantula15_17742185 – ₹9,532
  7. Pull – ₹7,574
  8. Chinmoy ‘gentlemen23’ Das – ₹6,101

 

user1625620087’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) and ‘Betaaz_badsha’ (Won ₹40K GTD Soda for ₹10,584) won the other Wednesday marquees on Pocket52.

 

Adda52

Maverick – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 262

Re-entries – 208

Prize Pool – ₹13,42,159

Places Paid – 71

Wednesday night witnessed a poker superstar reclaim his throne! Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava shattered his 1.5-month victory drought with a triumphant win in Adda52’s ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD Maverick. This marked his fourth career victory in this flagship tournament, further solidifying his dominance. Since his last win in PokerBaazi`s Daily Mini HighRoller on January 27, Srivastava had been on a relentless chase, snagging six high-profile final table finishes but just missing that top spot.

Anurag Srivastava
Anurag Srivastava

 

With a seasoned poker resume boasting four Adda52 Millions titles and a remarkable IOPC Millionaire Main Event victory, Srivastava confronted a formidable field of 470 entrants (262 unique) in the 8 PM Maverick. After an epic 8-hour poker marathon, he emerged as the undisputed champion, taking home the lion’s share of the prize pool with a hefty ₹2.41 Lakhs payout.

But Srivastava’s winning streak didn’t stop there! He also scored a deep run in the featured NPS event of the day, racking up a sizzling ₹2.56 Lakhs in total earnings.

> 1st in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹2,41,377

> 110th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#76 Big Knockout (PKO) for ₹14,348

Anurag Srivastava’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹37.54 Lakhs | Annual Winnings: ₹3.14 Lakhs

Srivastava’s path to victory was a poker battleground. Online titan Young Gun Karan ‘Reg_Slayer’ Radia (opted out of tracking), awakening from a competitive slumber, put up a fierce fight in the Maverick. His tactical prowess earned him a well-deserved runner-up finish and a substantial ₹1.77 Lakhs payday.

Karan Radia
Karan Radia

 

The Maverick final table was a who’s who of poker talent! February leaderboard topper JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar (3rd for ₹1.30 Lakhs), the self-proclaimed ‘retired fish’ on a heater Kunal ‘FloatToMyBoat’ Patni (5th for ₹69,752), Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora (6th for ₹50,876), and Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall (7th for ₹37,477) all added to the night’s drama.

With a ₹3,000 buy-in, Maverick surpassed its guarantee, generating a mouthwatering prize pool of over ₹13.42 Lakhs. The top 71 finishers carved out a portion of this bounty, making it a profitable night for those who made the cut.

Final Table Results

  1. Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava – ₹2,41,377
  2. Karan ‘Reg_Slayer’ Radia – ₹1,77,113
  3. JaiKiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar – ₹1,29,571
  4. skajith – ₹95,160
  5. Kunal ‘FloatToMyBoat’ Patni – ₹69,752
  6. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹50,876
  7. Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall – ₹37,477
  8. gcrahulota339 – ₹27,470

 

Jatin ‘jatin2929’ Sablni (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for ₹46,808), ‘JJAADDUUGGAARR’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹36,318), ‘JJAADDUUGGAARR’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹13,454), ‘Callmerockets7’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹13,281), and ‘ten1020twenty’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,817) won the other Wednesday marquees on Adda52.

 

Spartan Poker

Destiny – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 140

Re-entries – 47

Re-buys – 137

Prize Pool – ₹16,20,000

Places Paid – 27

Online poker powerhouse and coach Young Gun Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi, a name synonymous with final table finishes since his triumphant win in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special in January, finally shattered his title drought last night! With a staggering 24 final tables under his belt, victory seemed to elude him – until his Destiny changed. He crushed Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Destiny for a remarkable third time, securing a dominant victory.

Shardul Parthasarathi
Shardul Parthasarathi

 

Parthasarathi parlayed a ₹550 satellite entry into pure gold, claiming a massive ₹3.59 Lakhs payday. He outlasted a stacked field of 324 entries (140 unique) in the 8 PM flagship in just over 7.5 hours, sealing his Destiny hat-trick. This epic victory, combined with six other deep runs, including a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT, boosted him into the Top 20 of the Player of the Year race and added a sizzling ₹4.34 Lakhs to his bankroll.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹3,58,830

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹34,864

> 20th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹9,032

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#78 (6-Max) Hyper SPRINT for ₹8,667

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#77 Deepdive for ₹8,532

> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#74 (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹7,456

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#75 Megadive for ₹6,217

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s NPS#92 HighRoller (Qualifier 1)

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹70.95 Lakhs | Moves to #20 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Destiny final table was a clash of poker giants, featuring some of the fiercest players on the Indian poker scene. ‘onebulletman’ (anonymity requested), acclaimed for their impressive runner-up finish in last month’s ITM #23 Blizzard, came tantalizingly close to their first 2024 title. Despite two valiant attempts, ‘onebulletman’ ultimately settled for a hard-fought runner-up finish, earning a hefty ₹2.42 Lakhs – their second-biggest score on Spartan Poker.

onebulletman’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹35.45 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹15.34 Lakhs

The Destiny battlefield saw other poker heavyweights throw their hats into the ring. Bheem ‘The Rightful Heir’ Singh Meena, a formidable opponent, claimed third place for ₹1.67 Lakhs. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya, fresh off his Sunday’s Millionaire VI victory, took home fourth place and ₹1.36 Lakhs in winnings. Other notable names included Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur (5th for ₹1.08 Lakhs), Vikhyat ‘Super Saiyan’ Ahlawat (7th for ₹60,588), and Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo (8th for ₹43,902).

With a ₹5,500 buy-in, the Destiny effortlessly surpassed its guarantee, creating a ₹16.20 Lakhs prize pool. The top 27 players cashed, ensuring a thrilling and rewarding night for those who made the cut.

Final Table Results

  1. Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi – ₹3,58,830
  2. onebulletman – ₹2,42,190
  3. Bheem ‘The Rightful Heir’ Singh Meena – ₹1,66,698
  4. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijayvergiya – ₹1,35,918
  5. Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur – ₹1,08,378
  6. 4cut Atmaram – ₹83,268
  7. Vikhyat ‘Super Saiyan’ Ahlawat – ₹60,588
  8. Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo – ₹43,902

 

₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire VII – Qualifier 1

Q1 > Entries – 157 | Re-entries – 36 | Re-buys – 149 | Survivors – 51 | Chip Leader – Sahilde_dust2Mahboobani (261,915)

Combined > Entries – | Re-entries –| Survivors – | Overall Chip Leader – ()

 

pin2chem’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹36,041), Aritra ‘Percival’ Hazra (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Daily Dark Knight for ₹22,014), Sneha ‘sneval’ Moondra Heda (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹18,602), ’kantravi994’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹17,661), ‘cmbhajanlal’ (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider for ₹15,750), ‘071997’ (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,763), and ‘ZooZ77’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,735) won the other Tuesday marquees on Spartan Poker.

 

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Daily Majors: Vikas Yadav, Dhinesh Kumar, Arun Sriram & Harsh Bubna Shine Bright as the Friday Champions

Friday night was a whirlwind of poker action as boosted prize pools and high-stakes tournaments took centre stage. Spartan Poker’s ₹11+ Crores GTD India Turbo Masters and A23 Poker’s ₹1+ Crores GTD Stack-a-thon Series fueled the excitement, along with the launch of PokerBaazi’s new flagships: the ₹25 Lakhs GTD The Quest and the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD The Quest Lite.

Vikas Yadav dominated the scene, amassing an incredible ₹6.94 Lakhs in total winnings. His decisive victory in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic earned him ₹6.64 Lakhs, securing his position as the night’s top earner. Runner-up ‘Coinofdiamonds‘ also set a personal best with ₹4.48 Lakhs in winnings.

The India Turbo Masters crowned several winners on its second day, including Harshad Dharaiya (Won ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹2.12 Lakhs), Ritik Garg (Won ITM#12 Tubo for ₹1.05 Lakhs), Gopal Bajaj (Won ITM#11 Triple Chance Turbo for ₹74,145), and Adarsh Jha (Won ITM#7 Turbo 6-Max for ₹55,627).

Dhinesh Kumar continued his phenomenal run, winning PokerBaazi’s inaugural The Quest for a striking ₹3.61 Lakhs. This win boosted his already impressive Friday total to ₹5.01 Lakhs. Runner-up ‘acessorted‘ (anonymity requested) pocketed ₹2.79 Lakhs in their fourth-best platform performance.

Adda52 Ambassador Arun Sriram had a remarkable night, banking ₹4.31 Lakhs from five deep runs. His highlight was a dominating victory in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash, his first 2024 title and ₹2.30 Lakhs in prize money, along with a sixth-place finish in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) for ₹1.54 Lakhs.

Harsh Bubna‘s hot streak raged on as he took down Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3.65 Lakhs – his sixth major tournament title of the year and his third win this week! His relentless drive propelled him to ₹3.80 Lakhs in Friday winnings alone, pushing him past ₹7.50 Crores in tracked online winnings and elevating him to #11 in the POY rankings.

‘viplk456’ emerged victorious in PokerBaazi`s WTF, securing a personal record of ₹2.93 Lakhs after a strategic three-way deal that also benefited Abhishek Chinya (2nd for ₹2.71 Lakhs) and Sameer Agarwal (3rd for ₹2.13 Lakhs).

Abhimanyu Mittal conquered PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for his fifth title of 2024, earning ₹2.31 Lakhs and totalling ₹2.57 Lakhs for the night.

Amrit Mishra finally ended a 3.5-month title wait by winning PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite, adding ₹1.82 Lakhs to his day`s total of ₹2.16 Lakhs across five cash finishes.

On Pocket52, ‘ATLAS’ won the Pocket Knights, claiming ₹58,045, with Ankit Saxena finishing second for ₹40,769.

‘sartaj7777’ captured the Primetime Fusion title on Junglee Poker, pocketing ₹46,680 for their victory.

Shivam Kumar Dubey, Neeraj Kumar, Bijay Sarkar, and Dhirendra Singh won the other marquee tournaments.

Here are the Friday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

The Quest – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 261

Re-entries – 248

Prize Pool – ₹25,45,000

Places Paid – 99

MTT maestro Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar, the victor of last month’s Winter Series Colosseum and The Pride, continued his impressive run, securing victory in the brand-new ₹25 Lakhs GTD The Quest on PokerBaazi. The tournament, lasting over 7.5 hours, saw Kumar outclass a starting lineup of 509 competitors (261 unique) after two entries, culminating in a handsome ₹3.61 Lakhs payday.

Dhinesh Kumar
Dhinesh Kumar

 

Kumar enjoyed a remarkable day, amassing a total of ₹5.01 Lakhs across four tournaments, including another final table finish.

Dhinesh Kumar`s top Friday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹3,61,136

> 6th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹86,481

> 14th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) for ₹21,600

> 19th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹7,913

Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.53 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹41.52 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.10 Lakhs | Ranked #31 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Hot on Kumar’s heels was ‘acessorted’ (anonymity requested), a loyal PokerBaazi player since 2020, who secured second place in The Quest with a payout of ₹2.79 Lakhs, marking their fourth-best score on the platform.

acessorted’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹66.30 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹15.79 Lakhs

Three-time POY Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood continued his impressive form, accumulating ₹1.50 Lakhs across six deep runs, including two final table finishes on PokerBaazi. He finished seventh in The Quest for ₹50,900 and eighth in WTF for ₹33,500.

Gaurav Sood
Gaurav Sood

 

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹50,900

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹33,500

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹30,734

> 14th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹23,074

> 23rd in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹7,299

> 80th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹4,259

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s ITM #23 Blizzard (Qualifier 2)

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹20.28 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.40 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹61.17 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹15.93 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #13 in Annual Profits | Finished #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Finished #2 in Annual Profits

The Quest final table saw a clash of top-tier players and rising stars, including last night’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST champion Harshad ‘hd690’ Dharaiya (3rd for ₹2.06 Lakhs), Aditya ‘adityabagaria’ Bagaria (4th for ₹1.49 Lakhs), online sensation Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta (5th for ₹1.04 Lakhs), Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (6th for ₹71,515), and Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (8th for ₹41,993).

With a ₹5,750 buy-in, The Quest made a smashing debut, generating a massive ₹25.45 Lakhs prize pool and rewarding 99 players.

Final Table Results

  1. Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹3,61,136
  2. acessorted – ₹2,78,678
  3. Harshad ‘hd690’ Dharaiya – ₹2,06,145
  4. Aditya ‘adityabagaria’ Bagaria – ₹1,49,137
  5. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹1,04,345
  6. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹71,515
  7. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹50,900
  8. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – ₹41,993

 

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 458

Re-entries – 375

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 167

viplk456,’ a PokerBaazi regular since March 2023 and last week’s Daily Mini HighRoller runner-up, emerged victorious in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF on Friday. The 7.30 PM showdown saw 833 players (458 unique) vying for the top prize, but ‘viplk456’ navigated the competition skilfully in a gripping seven hours and 16 minutes contest, clinching the win and a personal-best ₹2.93 Lakhs after a strategic three-way deal.

viplk456’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹10.92 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2

Abhishek ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya, secured the runner-up spot in the WTF, pocketing a handsome ₹2.71 Lakhs thanks to the three-way deal.

Chinya’s impressive performance didn’t end there – a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Quest further boosted his earnings to a total of ₹2.99 Lakhs for the day.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,71,186* (three-way deal)

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹27,995

Abhishek Chinya’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹69.60 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹2 Lakhs

Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal earned an impressive ₹2.13 Lakhs for his third-place finish in the WTF. He cashed in two additional events, accumulating a neat ₹2.27 Lakhs for the night.

Sameer Agarwal
Sameer Agarwal

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,12,517

> 12th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #12 Turbo for ₹7,650

> 12th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #11 Triple Chance Turbo for ₹6,602

Sameer Agarwal’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹55.93 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.10 Lakhs

The WTF`s final table also featured established players like Wednesday’s Mini High Roller runner-up Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg (4th for ₹1.28 Lakhs), serial leaderboard crusher Bhanu Prakash ‘Chennaino1’ KC (5th for ₹93,000), Thursday’s The Summit finalist Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma (6th for ₹56,000), Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharma (7th for ₹43,750) and last night’s The Quest finalist Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (8th for ₹33,500).

Despite a slight overlay of ₹1.09 Lakhs, the ₹3,300 buy-in WTF attracted intense competition, with the top 167 finishers benefitting from the added value.

Final Table Results

  1. viplk456 – ₹2,93,297*
  2. Nikhil ‘drpokerabc’ Madaan – ₹2,71,186*
  3. Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal – ₹2,12,517*
  4. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg – ₹1,27,750
  5. Bhanu Prakash ‘Chennaino1’ KC – ₹93,000
  6. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹56,000
  7. Aishwary ‘czarash’ Sharma – ₹43,750
  8. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹33,500

*denotes a three-way deal

 

Mini HighRoller – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 157

Re-entries – 81

Prize Pool – ₹15,52,236

Places Paid – 47

Poker dynamo Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal, a top contender for the Player of the Year title (currently ranked #4), put on a dominant display on Friday. He captured the PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Mini HighRoller, his fifth title of 2024, adding a hefty ₹2.31 Lakhs to his winnings.

Abhimanyu Mittal
Abhimanyu Mittal

 

Exactly a week after winning the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Mittal stormed through a field of 238 entries (157 unique) in the Mini HighRoller. After a 7.5-hour grind, he emerged victorious in the 8:30 PM flagship, conquering it for the first time. Mittal’s Friday rampage didn’t stop there. Along with bounties, his deep runs in five other tournaments boosted his total winnings to a staggering ₹2.57 Lakhs by the night’s end.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹2,31,438

> 18th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹11,800

> 164th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,750

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹4,259

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,646

> Won bounties worth ₹1,228 in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.58 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹62.31 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.15 Lakhs | Ranked #4 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #20 in Annual Profits

Last week’s Daily Mini HighRoller champion, Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha, kept his momentum going. He nearly captured his second title of the month in the Mini HighRoller, ultimately securing a runner-up finish worth ₹1.74 Lakhs. With a deep run in the WTF (162nd for ₹4,750), Kushwaha’s Friday total reached ₹1.79 Lakhs.

Ramu Kushwaha
Ramu Kushwaha

 

Ramu Kushwaha’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.57 Crores | Site Profits: ₹33.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹35.52 Lakhs

Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani, always a dominant force at the tables, also raked in a hefty ₹4.76 Lakhs through three deep runs, coming close to a title victory twice with standout podium finishes in Adda52’s The Ballers and PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller.

Sahil Mahboobani
Sahil Mahboobani

 

> 2nd in Adda52’s The Balllers for ₹3,25,703

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹1,36,131

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹14,404

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.36 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.59 Lakhs

The Mini HighRoller also witnessed strong performances by Zeshan ‘Deez49’ Hamza (4th for ₹1.03 Lakhs), a comeback by Dhiraj ‘supernuts’ Lakhotia (5th for ₹76,836), and last week’s Maverick champion, Young Gun Siddhanth ‘ender’ Kripalani (6th for ₹54,794).

The ₹7,500 buy-in Mini HighRoller generated an impressive ₹15.52 Lakhs prize pool, with payouts for the top 47 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Abhimanyu ‘AsratManfi’ Mittal – ₹2,31,438
  2. Ramu ‘Ramu0550’ Kushwaha – ₹1,74,471
  3. Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani – ₹1,36,131
  4. Zeshan ‘Deez49’ Hamza – ₹1,03,379
  5. Dhiraj ‘supernuts’ Lakhotia – ₹76,836
  6. Siddhanth ‘ender’ Kripalani – ₹54,794

 

The Quest Lite – ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 298

Re-entries – 203

Prize Pool – ₹12,53,000

Places Paid – 93

Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra, a consistent presence at final tables in 2024, has finally broken his title drought! After numerous near-misses and a solid third-place finish in Thursday’s 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Mishra stormed through The Quest Lite field on PokerBaazi to end a 3.5-month title wait since his The Summit win last November.

Amrit Mishra
Amrit Mishra

 

Facing a stacked field of 501 entries (298 unique) in the ₹12.50 Lakhs GTD The Quest Lite, Mishra battled for over six hours after entering the tournament three times. His perseverance paid off with a decisive win in the 7:30 PM flagship, earning him a hefty ₹1.82 Lakhs top prize. This win marked his first of 2024 and boosted his Friday earnings to a total of ₹2.16 Lakhs across five cash finishes.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹1,82,364

> 42nd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹15,393

> 92nd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹8,653

> 103rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,250

> 67th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,983

Amrit Mishra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.89 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹59.67 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara, coming hot off a Destiny title win on Wednesday, showcased his relentless drive in The Quest Lite with an astonishing seven entries. His perseverance earned him a runner-up finish worth ₹1.41 Lakhs. Combined with two other deep runs and a bounty, Benara’s total Friday haul reached an enviable ₹2.26 Lakhs, further cementing his place in the top five Player of the Year rankings.

Tanmay Benara
Tanmay Benara

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹1,40,531

> 7th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹63,702

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹20,500

> Won bounties worth ₹1,228 in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash

Tanmay Benara’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.13 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹61.82 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Quest Lite final table was a clash of titans featuring online phenom and last night’s The Big Bash runner-up Shashank ‘Iverson003’ Shekhar (3rd for ₹1.07 Lakhs), Ayush ‘Proman502’ Garg (4th for ₹75,275), the Friday Bounty third-place finisher Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani (6th for ₹36,573), recent Monster Turbo champion Snehil ‘snehil99’ Aggarwal (7th for ₹27,806) and last night’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT runner-up Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarthi (8th for ₹23,297).

With its ₹2,875 buy-in, the Quest Lite delivered a thrilling debut, generating a hefty ₹12.53 Lakhs prize pool. The top 93 finishers shared in the rewards, ensuring significant payouts for those who navigated the challenging field.

Final Table Results

  1. Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹1,82,364
  2. Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara – ₹1,40,531
  3. Shashank ‘Iverson003’ Shekhar – ₹1,07,089
  4. Ayush ‘Proman502’ Garg – ₹75,275
  5. udixi18 – ₹52,480
  6. Jatin ‘patience124’ Sablani – ₹36,573
  7. Snehil ‘snehil99’ Aggarwal – ₹27,806
  8. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarthi – ₹23,297

 

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 234

Re-entries – 147

Prize Pool – ₹6,62,940

Places Paid – 77

Friday night was a showcase of rising stars and established veterans. Among the standouts was PokerBaazi newcomer ‘Abster10,’ who continued their phenomenal debut week with a dominating victory in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.

Facing a field of 381 players (234 unique) in the 10 PM marquee, ‘Abster10’ battled for six hours and ten minutes to claim their first title on the platform, earning an impressive ₹1.02 Lakhs. This win marks their second-biggest score on PokerBaazi following a third-place finish in Sunday’s BSS Super Value for ₹1.68 Lakhs, showcasing their rapid rise to prominence.

Abster10’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.11 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi also had a night of his own, raking in a striking ₹1.48 Lakhs from six finishes, including a close second in last night`s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, crossing ₹3 Crores in tracked online profits.

Shardul Parthasarathi
Shardul Parthasarathi

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹75,443

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹27,995

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹23,297

> 20th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹11,800

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,250

> 28th PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹1,228

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #4

Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh, fresh off a Thursday rampage with two title victories, kept the momentum going. He amassed ₹2.78 Lakhs from eight deep runs across platforms, including a runner-up finish in Spartan Poker`s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST and final table appearances in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT and PokerStars India’s The Big Bash.

Laksh Pal Singh
Laksh Pal Singh

 

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹1,42,400

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹41,699

> 7th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹26,996

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹19,093

> 43rd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹15,393

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹12,980

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,750

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹8,392

Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.84 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.39 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹41.73 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.13 Lakhs

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was packed with talent, also featuring accomplished regs like Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR (3rd for ₹54,891) and Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar (6th for ₹21,214).

The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT exceeded expectations, generating a ₹6.63 Lakhs prize pool and rewarding the top 77 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Abster10 – ₹1,02,424
  2. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹75,443
  3. Praveen ‘PinaWXD’ KR – ₹54,891
  4. Laksh Pal ‘boomtlt23’ Singh – ₹41,699
  5. hazardous – ₹28,904
  6. Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar – ₹21,214
  7. mak007 – ₹16,308

 

Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹35,980), ‘MAAHAAKAAL03’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹33,020), ‘dkp24’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹24,770), ‘udixi18’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹24,020), Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹23,810), ‘Stonergang420’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹15,210), and ‘saffu4u’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹13,290) won the other Friday marquees on PokerBaazi.

 

Junglee Poker

Primetime Fusion – ₹2 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,350

Entries – 104

Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000

Places Paid – 14

sartaj7777’ emerged victorious in Junglee Poker’s ₹2 Lakhs GTD Primetime Fusion last night. He defeated a field of 104 players to claim the top prize of ₹46,680. ‘mondal064’ finished second, taking home ₹35,240 for their efforts.

While the ₹1,350 buy-in tournament fell short of its guaranteed prize pool by a glaring ₹75,200, the top 14 finishers still shared the ₹2 Lakhs prize pool, making it a profitable night for many participants.

Final Table Results

  1. sartaj7777 – ₹46,680
  2. mondal064 – ₹35,240
  3. catcher26497347 – ₹26,600
  4. musabhai777 – ₹20,060
  5. rajvinod123 – ₹15,140
  6. golu_nithar – ₹11,420

 

 

Pocket52

Pocket Knights – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,250

Entries – 126

Re-entries – 60

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 30

ATLAS’ showcased impressive skills to conquer Friday’s featured attraction on Pocket52, the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights. Facing 125 opponents in a total field of 186 entries in the 8 PM showdown, ‘ATLAS’ reigned supreme in just seven hours, securing a dominant victory worth ₹58,045.

ATLAS’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.98 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.13 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

While ‘ATLAS’ stole the show, seasoned regular Ankit ‘Bhains_ki_aankh’ Saxena put up a strong fight, finishing runner-up and earning a respectable ₹40,769.

Ankit Saxena
Ankit Saxena

 

Ankit Saxena’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹76.84 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.52 Lakhs

Despite falling short of its guaranteed prize pool by ₹88,518, the ₹1,250 buy-in Pocket Knights saw 30 players cash out. Pocket52 covered the shortfall by awarding Tournament Discount Credits (TDC), ensuring the leading finishers received rewarding payouts for their efforts.

Final Table Results

  1. ATLAS – ₹58,045
  2. Ankit ‘Bhains_ki_aankh’ Saxena – ₹40,769
  3. Topg6 – ₹30,608
  4. 1111 – ₹23,349
  5. Masterdevil99 – ₹18,165
  6. Smile2002 – ₹14,267
  7. DHAMAL – ₹11,336
  8. ANACONDA – ₹9,132

 

Shadow1995’ (Won ₹50K GTD Brunch for ₹10,871) and ‘Funymate’ (Won ₹50K GTD Soda for ₹10,871) won the Friday marquees on Pocket52.

 

PokerStars India

The Big Bash – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 91

Re-entries – 92

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,00,000

Regular Prize Pool – ₹4,50,644

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,49,356

Places Paid – 23

PokerStars India`s biggest Friday attraction, The Big Bash, witnessed a familiar face reclaim the spotlight last night, as Adda52 Ambassador Arun ‘realruny’ Sriram emerged victorious in the ₹9 Lakhs GTD tournament. This remarkable win marks his emphatic comeback after a 5.5-month hiatus following his duo victory in PokerBaazi’s EndBoss 6.0 (career-best) and Adda52’s Nano HighRoller on September 10.

Arun Sriram
Arun Sriram

 

Sriram maintained his competitive edge even during his brief hiatus from the top spot. He notched 14 impressive final table appearances in high-profile tournaments, further solidifying his reputation as one of India’s leading online MTT players.

Last night, Sriram navigated a field of 183 seasoned competitors (91 unique) with clinical precision, showcasing his dominant gameplay throughout the 8 PM headliner. His exceptional performance culminated in a well-deserved first-place prize of ₹2.30 Lakhs (₹1.51 Lakhs in bounties), marking his maiden victory in this Friday event and finally kick-starting his 2024 title campaign.

Sriram’s dominance extended beyond The Big Bash title. He displayed remarkable consistency by FT-ing Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) and cashing in three other tournaments, bringing his Friday total to a striking ₹4.31 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹2,29,941* (₹1.51 Lakhs in bounties)

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) for ₹1,54,200

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹28,250

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹10,020

> 78th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹8,653

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s ITM #23 Blizzard (Qualifier 2)

Arun Sriram’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.96 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Thursday’s Godfather champion, Shashank ‘Goldfish097’ Shekhar, continued his impressive run. He added another runner-up finish to his tally, securing ₹86,908 (₹7,673 in bounties) in The Big Bash. He also landed a third-place finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite (₹1.07 Lakhs) and cashed in another tournament, bringing his Friday earnings to a substantial ₹1.99 Lakhs.

Shashank Shekhar
Shashank Shekhar

 

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹86,908* (₹7,673 in bounties)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹1,07,089

> 124th PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,750

Shashank Shekhar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.24 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.37 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹30.01 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹12.92 Lakhs

The Big Bash final table witnessed a captivating clash of champions. Renowned players like Niraj ‘Niraj2401’ Munka (4th for ₹64,788), Somesh ‘JackNotMa’ Patel (5th for ₹45,207), Thursday’s Summit HighRoller champion Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (6th for ₹46,481), last night’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST runner-up finisher, Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘B00MTilt23’ Pal Singh (7th for ₹26,996), the February leaderboard frontrunner JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar (8th for ₹27,430) and site veteran Partho ‘SpidermanIndia’ Datta (9th for ₹19,725) added to the high-stakes drama.

Despite falling short of its advertised guarantee by a negligible ₹1,287, the ₹5,500 buy-in The Big Bash showered sizable payouts on the top 23 finishers, proving that sometimes even near misses turn into significant wins in poker.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

  1. Arun ‘realruny’ Sriram – ₹2,29,941
  2. Shashank ‘Goldfish097’ Shekhar – ₹86,908
  3. ATTA5437 – ₹59,504
  4. Niraj ‘Niraj2401’ Munka – ₹64,788
  5. Somesh ‘JackNotMa’ Patel – ₹45,207
  6. Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹46,481
  7. Laksh ‘B00MTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹26,996
  8. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹27,430
  9. Partho ‘SpidermanIndia’ Datta – ₹19,725

 

killeerbeee’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Uppercut for ₹43,303), ‘AKKA113131’ (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹18,774), ‘rajatjain149’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack 8-Max PKO for ₹14,891), and ‘sripeyush’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline for ₹12,675) won the other Friday marquees on PokerStars India.

 

Adda52

The Ballers – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 145

Re-entries – 154

Prize Pool – ₹20,80,107

Places Paid – 44

Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna‘s incredible 2024 run continued on Friday with a commanding victory in Adda52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Ballers. After conquering tournaments like the Bounty Builder HR and Monster Stack earlier in the week, Bubna outlasted a field of 299 (145 unique) in an eight-hour battle. He sealed the win through a heads-up deal, earning an impressive ₹3.65 Lakhs – his sixth title of the year.

Harsh Bubna
Harsh Bubna

 

Bubna cashed in two other PokerBaazi tournaments, adding another ₹14,903 to his Friday haul, bringing his total to a stellar ₹3.80 Lakhs. These scores pushed him past the ₹7.50 Crore milestone in online earnings, boosting his annual winnings past ₹50 Lakhs and propelling him to the #11 spot in the Player of the Year rankings.

> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3,64,932* (heads-up deal)

> 91st in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹8,653

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,250

Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.50 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.57 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹52.61 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.22 Lakhs | Moves to #11 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The AOPS Mini Main Event runner-up Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani, made a valiant attempt at his second The Ballers title, ultimately finishing a close second after the same heads-up deal, earning an equally impressive ₹3.26 Lakhs after two entries.

Sahil Mahboobani
Sahil Mahboobani

 

Mahboobani also made a strong showing in other tournaments, claiming third place in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹1.36 Lakhs and securing a 16th-place finish in The Quest Lite for ₹14,404. His Friday earnings totalled a stellar ₹4.76 Lakhs.

> 2nd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3,25,703* (heads-up deal)

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹1,36,131

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹14,404

Sahil Mahboobani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.35 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹42.59 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹3.66 Lakhs | Moves to #25 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The final table of The Ballers saw commendable performances from notable players such as Yohan ‘allinmaestro’ Patel (3rd for ₹2.16 Lakhs), Wednesday’s Bounty Madness champion Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Singh (4th for ₹1.59 Lakhs), Amit ‘4AcesClub’ Saraff (5th for ₹1.17 Lakhs), and last night’s The Quest champion Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar (6th for ₹86,481).

The ₹7,500 buy-in The Ballers surpassed its advertised guarantee, generating a ₹20.80 Lakhs prize pool distributed among the top 44 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹3,64,932*
  2. Sahil ‘imhighishove’ Mahboobani – ₹3,25,703*
  3. Yohan ‘allinmaestro’ Patel – ₹2,16,318
  4. Gurpal ‘TheUndecided777’ Singh – ₹1,59,236
  5. Amit ‘4AcesClub’ Saraff – ₹1,17,363
  6. Dhinesh ‘dinzy009’ Kumar – ₹86,481

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano Poker Series Main Event – Flight 5

Flight 5 > Entries – 189 | Re-entries – 57 | Survivors – 22 | Chip Leader – Devvrat ‘glitch_d’ Arya (339,945)

Combined > Entries – 892 | Re-entries – 256 | Survivors – 113 | Overall Chip Leader – Sanket ‘Profishnalshark’ Deshmukh (873,719)

 

The other Nano Poker Series title winners of the day included Bijay ‘jarvis590’ Sarkar (Won ₹2.75 Lakhs GTD Nano Ballers for ₹51,656), ‘Callmerockets7’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Crack Jack for ₹19,337), Dhirendra ‘dhirendta987’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Nano Daily Adda for ₹18,835), ‘bhumika1777’ (Won ₹30K GTD Nano Battleship for ₹8,850), and ‘rahse’ (Won ₹25K GTD Nano PLO for ₹7,375).

‘Alonewie’ won the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Friday Bounty for ₹68,700.

 

Spartan Poker

ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 126

Re-entries – 69

Re-buys – 101

Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000

Places Paid – 27

After a super showing in 2023, Vikas ‘Grabaka_Hitman’ Yadav has set a high bar for 2024, securing impressive victories on Spartan Poker. He captured the Mega Stack title this Tuesday and followed it up with a victory in ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) three days later, along with a close seventh place in Adda52’s Friday Bounty. Yadav’s fabulous Friday run saw him amassing ₹6.94 Lakhs in total winnings, making him the day’s top scorer!

Vikas Yadav
Vikas Yadav

 

In the ITM #10 Friday Supersonic, which commenced at 8 PM, Yadav demonstrated his exceptional poker skills against a stacked field of 296 participants (126 unique). After a session lasting five hours and 50 minutes, he emerged victorious, claiming the day’s highest prize of ₹6.64 Lakhs. This marked Yadav’s first India Turbo Masters title and his fourth title victory in 2024.

Yadav’s Friday achievements include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) for ₹6,64,500

> 7th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹29,128

The user ‘Coinofdiamonds’ finished as the ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) runner-up, landing a personal-best ₹4.48 Lakhs.

After posting two final table scores on Thursday, Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijay continued his scoring spree on Friday, amassing ₹3.88 Lakhs from four deep runs (including two podium place finishes on Spartan Poker) and additional bounties worth ₹6,894.

Ashwin Vijay
Ashwin Vijay

 

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) for ₹3,08,700

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #12 Turbo for ₹47,250

> 11th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹28,225

> 19th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #7 Turbo (6-Max) for ₹3,341

> Won bounties worth ₹3,825 in Adda52’s Friday Bounty

> Won bounties worth ₹3,069 in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s ITM #23 Blizzard (Qualifier 2)

Ashwin Vijay’s online stats (excluding PokerBaazi and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.84 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.37 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹35.14 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹6.30 Lakhs

Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur collected ₹2.90 Lakhs from four deep runs, including two final table appearances on Spartan Poker.

Karan Kapur
Karan Kapur

 

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #10 Friday Supersonic (6-Max) for ₹2,51,700

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #12 Turbo for ₹17,820

> 13th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #8 Hyper (6-Max) for ₹12,250

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹8,653

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s ITM #23 Blizzard (Qualifier 2)

Karan Kapur’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.83 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹42.17 Lakhs

The six-handed final table of the ITM #10 Friday Supersonic also featured the #2 ranked Player of the Year Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (5th for ₹2.01 Lakhs) and last night’s The Big Bash champion Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram (6th for ₹1.54 Lakhs).

The ITM #10 Friday Supersonic, with its ₹11,000 buy-in, fell a minimal ₹40,000 short of its advertised guarantee, rewarding the top 27 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Vikas ‘Grabaka_Hitman’ Yadav – ₹6,64,500
  2. Coinofdiamonds – ₹4,48,500
  3. Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijay – ₹3,08,700
  4. Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur – ₹2,51,700
  5. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹2,00,700
  6. Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram – ₹1,54,200

 

ITM #9 Triple Chance DST – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 186

Re-entries – 50

Re-buys – 82

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 31

Spartan Poker’s ₹11+ Crores GTD India Turbo Masters maintained its thrilling pace on Friday. One of the night`s highlights was the 9 PM ₹10 Lakhs GTD ITM #9 Triple Chance DST, a seven-hour battleground where Harshad ‘Hd690’ Dharaiya emerged victorious.

Dharaiya overcame a nearly four-month title drought, last winning PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT in October. He skillfully navigated the 318-player field (186 unique) to secure his first title of 2024 and a hefty ₹2.12 Lakhs payday – his second-best online score. Dharaiya’s impressive performance didn’t end there. With three additional deep runs, including a third-place in PokerBaazi`s brand-new The Quest, his Friday haul reached an amazing ₹4.36 Lakhs, recovering all his past losses in one glorious night.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹2,10,358

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹2,06,145

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #7 Turbo 6 Max for ₹14,310

> 132nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,750

Harshad Dharaiya’s online stats (Spartan Poker and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹24.33 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.33 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh, fresh off two title wins on Thursday, kept the momentum going with a runner-up finish in ITM #9 worth ₹1.42 Lakhs. His deep runs in seven other tournaments (including two final table finishes) boosted his total Friday earnings to a remarkable ₹2.78 Lakhs.

Laksh Pal Singh
Laksh Pal Singh

 

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹1,42,400

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹41,699

> 7th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash for ₹26,996

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s Mini HighRoller for ₹19,093

> 43rd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹15,393

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest for ₹12,980

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹10,750

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite for ₹8,392

Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.84 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.39 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹41.73 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹10.13 Lakhs

The ITM #9 Triple Chance DST also saw commendable finishes by Md ‘RJ@KGF1993’ Aalam Ansari (3rd for ₹1 Lakh) and the three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘NoChanc3’ Malik (5th for ₹64,400).

Despite a ₹1.98 Lakhs overlay, the ₹2,750 buy-in ITM #9 Triple Chance DST showered the ₹10 Lakhs prize pool on the top 31 finishers, rewarding their exceptional play in the high-intensity tournament.

Final Table Results

  1. Harshad ‘Hd690’ Dharaiya – ₹2,11,500
  2. Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,42,400
  3. Md ‘RJ@KGF1993’ Aalam Ansari – ₹1,00,400
  4. Shootingstar – ₹81,400
  5. Rishab ‘NoChanc3’ Malik – ₹64,400
  6. harjeet2705 – ₹48,900
  7. YogaMind – ₹35,700
  8. mohit bansal – ₹26,100

 

ITM #8 Hyper (6-Max) – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 106

Re-entries – 37

Re-buys – 60

Prize Pool – ₹7,00,000

Places Paid – 20

In a stunning poker spectacle, ‘Rakeshsainji,’ a Spartan Poker regular since May 2023, emerged victorious in Friday’s ₹7 Lakhs GTD ITM #8 Hyper (6-Max). He topped a stacked field of 203 entries (106 unique) in the 5 PM ITM marquee after a strategic four-way deal concluded a nearly five-hour battle. This smart decision secured ‘Rakeshsainji’ ₹1.08 Lakhs, marking their fourth-largest score on the platform.

Rakeshsainji’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹17.67 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

The deal also benefitted other seasoned players, with Ajinkya ‘aj261093’ Acharya finishing second for ₹1.07 Lakhs.

Ajinkya Acharya’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Adarsh ‘I m d GOAT’ Jha secured third place in the ITM #8 Hyper (6-Max) for ₹1.04 Lakhs from the same deal. Jha’s performance was awe-inspiring, adding a first-place finish in the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD ITM #7 Turbo (6-Max) to his Friday haul, bringing his total winnings for the night to a striking ₹1.73 Lakhs from three deep runs.

Adarsh Jha
Adarsh Jha

 

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s #ITM #8 Hyper (6-Max) for ₹1,03,695

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #7 Turbo (6-Max) for ₹55,627

> 17th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #9 Triple Chance DST for ₹13,300

Adarsh Jha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹79.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Rounding out the top four was Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal, who took home ₹1.01 Lakhs thanks to the same deal.

Avneesh Munjal
Avneesh Munjal

 

Avneesh Munjal’s (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3

The six-handed final table of the ITM#8 Hyper featured established names like yesterday’s Nano Daily Adda runner-up Sahil ‘saahil11’ Aggarwal (5th for ₹49,910) and James ‘Jomathu’ Mathews (6th for ₹39,130).

Despite the star-studded field, the ₹2,200 buy-in ITM#8 Hyper (6-Max) fell a landslide ₹2.94 Lakhs short of its advertised ₹7 Lakhs guarantee, with 20 players walking away with payouts.

Final Table Results

  1. Rakeshsainji – ₹1,08,132*
  2. Ajinkya ‘aj261093’ Acharya – ₹1,07,004*
  3. Adarsh ‘I m d GOAT’ Jha – ₹1,03,695*
  4. Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal – ₹1,00,679*
  5. Sahil ‘saahil11’ Aggarwal – ₹49,910
  6. James ‘Jomathu’ Mathews – ₹39,130

*denotes a four-way deal

 

The other ITM title winners of the day included Ritik ‘Madmoney005’ Garg (Won ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD ITM#12 Tubo for ₹1.05 Lakhs), Gopal ‘OSolverHelp’ Bajaj (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD ITM#11 Triple Chance Turbo for ₹74,145), and Adarsh ‘I m d GOAT’ Jha (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD ITM#7 Turbo 6-Max for ₹55,627).

 

₹1.50 Crores GTD ITM – Blizzard – Qualifier 2

Q 2 > Entries – 132 | Re-entries – 21 | Re-buys – 75 | Survivors – 30 | Chip Leader – Anant ‘Shaarang’ Purohit (278,933)

Combined > Entries – 290 | Re-entries – 52 | Re-buys – 145 | Survivors – 75 | Chip Leader – Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (333,226)

 

‘Fish of ocean’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹13,032) and ‘KKKKA’ (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹5,466) won the other Friday marquees on Spartan Poker.

 

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Top 5 Online Scores of 2023

2023 was a watershed year for the Indian poker industry, marked by soaring highs and unforeseen challenges. The year was characterized by an upsurge in the scale and prestige of poker tournaments. PokerBaazi, leading from the front, raised the bar by hosting landmark events like G.O.A.T. and EndBoss, creating a wave of poker millionaires.

However, the introduction of a new 28% GST on online gaming in October led to a slowdown in the MTT scene, prompting platforms to recalibrate their strategies by adjusting tournament guarantees or tweaking buy-ins, among other significant changes. Even though flagship events like The MoneyMaker and EndBoss continued, there was a noticeable air of disappointment among players and brands alike.

Despite these challenges, 2023 saw impressive payouts, especially from players not typically seen in the professional poker limelight, highlighting the inclusivity and fairness promoted by India’s online poker platforms, indicating that 2023 was as much a year for the casual player as it was for the poker elite.

Highlighting the year’s achievements, here are the top five online poker scores of 2023 on Indian platforms, with four of them recorded on PokerBaazi.

  1. Young Gun Aayush Arya achieved a milestone by winning his first WSOP bracelet on September 20. He triumphed in WSOP Online Event #22: N8D 400 COLOSSUS on Natural8 India, securing a staggering ₹2.76 Crores top prize, joining the elite club of seven Indians to have won this accolade.

  2. Sreekanth Narayan almost clinched the ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T. 2.0 title on PokerBaazi on October 9. He finished runner-up in the nation’s largest online event, earning ₹1.50 Crores after a heads-up deal.

  3. Bengaluru-based engineer and poker aficionado Arun Mutgi championed G.O.A.T 2.0, bagging nearly ₹1.50 Crores following a heads-up deal with Narayan.

  4. Arun Sriram grabbed the headlines with his victory in PokerBaazi’s EndBoss 6.0 in September, netting a massive ₹1 Crore prize.

  5. Gadadhar Behera marked his presence among the top scorers by winning EndBoss 7.0 in December, claiming a stunning ₹1 Crore and becoming the last Indian player to secure an eight-figure online score in 2023.

 

These notable wins underscore the rich diversity and electrifying energy within India’s online poker circuit. We invite you to join us as we delve deeper into the top five online scores of 2023, celebrating the exceptional moments and players that shaped the narrative of poker in India over the past year.

 

1. Aayush Arya

Wins WSOP Online Event #22: 400 COLOSSUS For 2.76 Crores

In an extraordinary feat, Young Gun Aayush Arya joined the prestigious ranks of WSOP bracelet winners, becoming one of seven Indians to accomplish this feat on September 20. Arya bested an expansive field of 10,812 entrants in Natural8 India`s WSOP Online Event #22: N8D 400 COLOSSUS, earning a staggering 2.76 Crores in prize money!

Aayush Arya
Aayush Arya

 

Read the tournament recap here

 

2. Sreekanth Narayan

Runner-up in PokerBaazi’s 10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T 2.0 For 1.50 Crores

On October 9, Sreekanth Narayan, a highly esteemed player in the Indian poker community, reached a new career peak. He clinched the runner-up title in the country’s biggest online tournament to date, the ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T. 2.0. Narayan, originating from Kerala and known for his adept skills in poker, was on the brink of winning the tournament but reached a final deal with competitor Arun Vijay Mutgi. Despite his second-place finish, Narayan secured an extraordinary prize of ₹1.50 Crores. This remarkable achievement propelled him to the forefront of the Player of the Year rankings and solidified his status as the year’s most profitable online MTT (Multi-Table Tournament) player!

Sreekanth Narayan
Sreekanth Narayan

 

Read the tournament recap here

 

3. Arun Vijay Mutgi

Wins PokerBaazi’s 10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T 2.0 For 1.50 Crores

On the momentous day of October 9, Arun Vijay Mutgi, a Bengaluru-based IT consultant, achieved a feat many aspire to but few attain. He entered the challenging arena of PokerBaazi’s G.O.A.T. 2.0, facing off against an astounding field of 15,376 participants over 12 starting flights. Advancing to Day 2, he found himself among an elite cohort of 1,455 players, all vying for the prestigious title.

The tournament proved to be an intense marathon, but Mutgi skillfully emerged as the victor. In a climactic heads-up, he struck a deal with Sreekanth Narayan. Though Narayan walked away with ₹1.50 Crores, Mutgi’s win was only a slight ₹65,037 shy of Narayan’s prize, marking a significant and life-altering achievement for him.

The path to this significant victory is as notable as the win itself. Mutgi, not just an IT consultant, also has a solid academic background as an Industrial Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the renowned Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Interestingly, the G.O.A.T. marked Mutgi’s first cash finish on PokerBaazi, a platform he’s been part of since March 2020, playing only seven tournaments.

Reflecting on his journey and victory, Mutgi thanked PokerBaazi for hosting such large-scale events and acknowledged the importance of continuous skill improvement in poker. Mutgi said, “I have been playing poker for a decade, and over time, I have realized and understood that one needs to continuously focus on bettering skills and evaluating every play. This approach significantly contributed to my growth in poker and ultimately helped me clinch the title. I am elated to have shared the stage with such respected poker players.”

Arun Mutgi
Arun Mutgi

 

Read the tournament recap here

 

4. Arun Sriram

Wins PokerBaazi’s 5 Crores GTD EndBoss For 1 Crores

In a remarkable achievement, Adda52 Game Ambassador Arun Sriram became the sixth champion of PokerBaazi’s EndBoss in September. Rising above a vast field of 9,147 participants from 10 qualifier flights, Sriram secured a decisive victory, earning a whopping ₹1 Crore. This significant victory positioned Sriram among an elite group of players to have earned ₹1 Crore or more in a domestic online poker tournament.

Arun Sriram
Arun Sriram

 

Read the tournament recap here

 

5. Gadadhar Behera

Wins PokerBaazi’s 5 Crores GTD EndBoss For 1 Crores

Gadadhar Behera has risen to prominence in the Indian online poker scene since his exceptional performance in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss on December 10. Behera battled through an expansive field of 9,863 participants across 12 Qualifier flights, reaching the final day with 930 contenders. His persistence paid off after a gruelling 8-hour session, leading him to clinch the prestigious EndBoss 7.0 title. Behera’s outstanding victory, earning him ₹1 Crore, reinforces his position as a powerhouse in the Indian online poker circuit.

Gadhadhar Behera
Gadhadhar Behera

 

Read the tournament recap here

 

Some of the other top online scorers of the year include:

> Hanuman Patel – 2nd in the 5 Crores GTD EndBoss for 78.74 Lakhs

> Haider Madraswala – Won 5 Crores GTD EndBoss Special Edition for 68.48 Lakhs

> Aditya Agarwal – Won 5 Crores GTD IOPC The Crown for 57.73 Lakhs

> Utkarsh Vaish – Won Spartan Poker’s 5 Crores GTD IOPC The Crown for 56.20 Lakhs

> Thiyam Dannish – 2nd in the 5 Crores GTD EndBoss for 55 Lakhs

> Arbaaz Ahmed – 2nd in the 5 Crores GTD EndBoss for 50 Lakhs

> Chirag Khurrana – 3rd in the 10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T for 50 Lakhs

 

We will continue to bring you many more such end-of-the-year features narrating the exciting progress India`s real-money gaming sector made in 2023. Stay tuned!

Daily Majors: Gaurav Sood’s Sensational Double Victory on Friday Sets Him Up For Historic Third ‘Player of the Year’ Crown

As the clock ticks down to the final moments of 2023, Friday night set the stage for a grand prelude to the year’s ultimate weekend showdown. The digital felt was alive and electrifying, pulsating with a symphony of high-value MTTs. PokerBaazi’s arena was a hotbed of action with its WTF, Daily HighRoller, The Weekly HighRoller, and the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, each smashing their advertised guarantees.

Adding an extra layer of excitement to this Friday fiesta, A23 Poker rolled out the red carpet with its 25 Lakhs GTD Supersonic Grand Finale. Meanwhile, Junglee Poker’s Money Magnet 2.0 dangled a tantalizing carrot, offering players a final shot at becoming a lakhpati for a mere 1 entry fee. And for those riding the freeroll wave, Natural8 India keeps the New Year vibes flowing with its Happy New Year freerolls, set to keep the party going till January 1.

Talking about Friday’s poker royalty, Young Gun Gaurav Sood reigned supreme, securing top accolades in two flagship tournaments, effectively clinching three titles in 48 hours! He went on a back-to-back winning streak by taking down Spartan Poker’s The Elite for 4.88 Lakhs and PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2.03 Lakhs, bagging the day’s best 7.46 Lakhs through eight remarkable finishes. In the aftermath, he has practically sealed the Player of the Year title for an unheard third time and crossed the 5 Crore milestone in annual winnings, making him the only player on our tracked database to reach this tall benchmark in a year!

Spartan Poker’s ‘lux6’ showed remarkable talent by securing second place in The Elite, netting ₹3.30 Lakhs, while ‘ThaBlack(3’ (anonymity requested) turned a ₹1,000 satellite entry into a substantial ₹1.29 Lakhs as the runner-up in The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition.

‘LuvAA’ also stole the limelight, amassing a remarkable 3.60 Lakhs for a grand victory in PokerBaazi’s WTF, offsetting all their past losses! Not to be overshadowed, ‘Ruzzanaire’ parlayed a 330 satellite investment into a platform-best 2.75 Lakhs for a runner-up finish.

Newcomer ‘dpt4_ddy5780.31949700_1490092391‘ on Adda52 made waves with a winning debut in Ferris Wheel, pocketing ₹2.81 Lakhs. Ashish Munot, ranking fourth in the year’s standings, continued his strong form with 2.08 Lakhs as the runner-up and total earnings of ₹3.19 Lakhs for the day.

Bharat Vasan, Thursday’s The Summit champion, reaffirmed his dominance by reigning supreme in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller, bagging a commendable 2.29 Lakhs, tallying 2.38 Lakhs across two deep runs. ‘Looserno101′ reaped a significant 1.72 Lakhs in second place, marking their best score to date.

PokerBaazi’s ‘Gru’ also had a night to remember with a top finish in The Weekly HighRoller, earning a site-best 1.83 Lakhs while playing their seventh tournament on the platform! Arun Sriram, the EndBoss 6.0 champion, secured a commendable 1.37 Lakhs as the runner-up and amassed 1.45 Lakhs overall.

The other standout champions on PokerBaazi were ‘M3ssy’ (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 1.11 Lakhs), ‘badkarma’ (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 1.04 Lakhs), and ‘Funnyfish’ (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for 81,000).

Rahul Kumar, a popular online streamer, secured their maiden title on Pocket52 in Pocket Knights, claiming the 18,573 top prize, bagging his seventh title of the month. ‘Evilgenius‘ locked in 13,046 as the runner-up.

Friday was also rewarding for other marquee winners, including Shuchi Chamaria, Aditya Singh Punn, Gaurang Bhatti, Anurag Kureel, Vaibhav Tyagi, and Partho Datta.

Here are the Friday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 501

Re-entries – 444

Prize Pool – ₹27,12,000

Places Paid – 185

As the year winds down, PokerBaazi witnessed a sensational finale last night with ‘LuvAA,’ a dedicated player since November, triumphing for the first time. Masterfully navigating a challenging field of 945 contestants (501 unique), ‘LuvAA’ emerged victorious in the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF. The epic battle spanned seven hours and eight minutes, culminating in ‘LuvAA’ securing a personal record prize of ₹3.60 Lakhs, erasing all their past losses in a stroke of brilliance.

LuvAA’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.86 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

‘Ruzzanaire’ came in as the runner-up after a gripping showdown. A PokerBaazi regular since March 2018 and a four-time Turbo event winner, ‘Ruzzanaire’ entered the fray via a ₹330 satellite and battled to a second-place finish, earning their platform-best of ₹2.75 Lakhs despite falling short of the title. Although the elusive win remained just out of reach, ‘Ruzzanaire’ will end 2023 on a positive note, offsetting previous losses.

Ruzzanaire’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.59 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.28 Lakhs

Venkatesh ‘Psyberius’ Mukundan also made a strong showing, landing in third place with a prize of ₹2.01 Lakhs after firing three bullets. Despite six final table appearances since his last win in PokerBaazi’s Masters#77 (PLO-6) HighRoller on August 14, Mukundan has been chasing another title to add to his nine for the year. His total earnings for Friday amounted to ₹2.13 Lakhs from three commendable finishes:

Venkatesh Mukundan
Venkatesh Mukundan

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,00,699

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹11,075

> 40th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,229

Venkatesh Mukundan’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.57 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹62.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.53 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹42.91 Lakhs

The poker power couple of Young Gun Gaurav Sood and Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha was on fire last night. While Sood did the heavy lifting by pulling off back-to-back wins in Spartan Poker’s The Elite and PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition to become the first Indian player on our tracked database to hit ₹5 Crores in annual winnings, his better half, Sinha, had an equally fruitful run on the virtual felts. Sinha’s skilful play earned her ₹1.74 Lakhs from four cash finishes, highlighted by two final table appearances.

Gunisha Sinha
Gunisha Sinha

 

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,38,320

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Friday Triple Chance for ₹32,116

> 72nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,015

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹328

Gunisha Sinha’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹48.12 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits ₹28.99 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹43.30 Lakhs

Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain also made a notable impact, amassing ₹1.17 Lakhs from four deep runs, which included two final table appearances:

Paras Jain
Paras Jain

 

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹57,226

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹55,468

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹2,587

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹1,845

Paras Jain’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.57 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7

The WTF’s final table was graced by prominent figures, including Young Gun Devang ‘laila’ Yadav in fifth place for ₹98,180, satellite entrant Amarjeet ‘ninjakar’ Singh in seventh place for ₹45,022, and Monday’s Daily Morning SPRINT finalist Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit in eighth place for ₹35,258.

The WTF, with an entry fee of ₹3,300, comfortably exceeded its advertised guarantee, generating a prize pool of ₹27.12 Lakhs, shared among the top 185 finishers, underscoring the event’s success and the high level of competition that defines PokerBaazi’s tournaments.

Final Table Results

  1. LuvAA – ₹3,60,445
  2. Ruzzanaire – ₹2,75,012
  3. Venkatesh ‘Psyberius’ Mukundan – ₹2,00,699
  4. Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha – ₹1,38,320
  5. Devang ‘laila’ Yadav – ₹98,180
  6. Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain – ₹57,226
  7. Amarjeet ‘ninjakar’ Singh – ₹45,022
  8. Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit – ₹35,258

 

Daily HighRoller – 10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 7,000

Entries – 138

Re-entries – 90

Prize Pool – 13,88,520

Places Paid – 44

Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan, coming off a triumphant streak, added another feather to his cap by claiming victory in PokerBaazi’s 10 Lakhs GTD Daily HighRoller, hot on the heels of his win at last Thursday’s The Summit. Two titles in eight days? This online star is on fire!

Vasan dived into a pool of 228 entries (138 unique) in the 7,000 priced Daily HighRoller and emerged victorious after an arduous 8.5-hour battle. His expertise at the tables was on full display as he secured his first win in the prestigious 8:30 PM flagship event, bagging a hefty 2.29 Lakhs.

Bharat Vasan
Bharat Vasan

 

In addition to his remarkable win, Vasan also managed a 77th-place finish in the WTF, adding 9,221 to his total earnings for the day, which summed up to a lucrative 2.38 Lakhs.

The second-place finisher, known as ‘Looserno101, also made their mark by taking home 1.72 Lakhs, achieving their best performance to date on the platform.

Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot, another notable crusher currently ranked #4 in the POY standings, had a particularly profitable Friday. He raked in a total of 3.19 Lakhs from five deep runs, which included an impressive tally of four final table placements:

Ashish Munot
Ashish Munot

 

> 2nd in Adda52’s Ferris Wheel for 2,07,981

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for 54,569

> 7th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for 24,817

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for 20,799

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for 11,075

Ashish Munot’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 13.61 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 5.83 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: 3.88 Crores | Annual Profits: 1.89 Crores | Ranked #4 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #4 in Annual Profits

Other strong contenders at the Daily HighRoller final table included Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra, who finished third for 1.35 Lakhs, building on his third-place finish from Wednesday’s WTF, and Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg, who finished fifth for 75,258.

The Daily HighRoller, with its 7,000 entry fee, attracted significant interest, culminating in a sizeable prize pool of 13.89 Lakhs. This enhanced bounty was shared among the top 44 finishers!

Final Table Results

  1. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – 2,29,245
  2. Looserno101 – 1,72,038
  3. Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra – 1,35,520
  4. 9sava9 – 1,03,722
  5. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg – 75,258
  6. Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot – 54,569

 

The Weekly HighRoller – 10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 7,000

Entries – 97

Re-entries – 85

Prize Pool – 11,07,470

Places Paid – 38

On PokerBaazi, a user known as ‘Gru’ just turned their online poker aspirations into a notable achievement. After 1.5 years of play and entering their seventh multi-table tournament (MTT), ‘Gru’ claimed their first-ever title in the 10 Lakhs GTD The Weekly HighRoller last night.

The competition was fierce, with 185 entrants (97 unique players), but ‘Gru’ stood out, navigating through the 8 PM flagship event with resilience. The six-hour and 36-minute grind led to a remarkable victory and a hefty top prize of 1.83 Lakhs, marking his triumphant return to profitability on PokerBaazi.

Gru’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: 2.23 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: 1.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram, the EndBoss 6.0 champion, secured a runner-up finish in The Weekly HighRoller, earning 1,37,326. With an additional 99th place finish in the WTF for 7,323, Sriram’s Friday takings exceeded 1.45 Lakhs.

Arun Sriram
Arun Sriram

 

Arun Sriram’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 7.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 2.92 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: 2.74 Crores | Annual Profits: 98.99 Lakhs | Ranked #24 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #9 in Annual Profits

From Siliguri, pro player Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia also had a fruitful day, amassing 1.59 Lakhs from four deep runs, notably finishing third in The Weekly HighRoller and sixth in PokerStarsIndia’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition.

Manish Lakhotia
Manish Lakhotia

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for 1,07,978

> 6th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for 33,812

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for 11,108

> 142nd PokerBaazi’s WTF for 5,696

Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar, hot off his win in Wednesday’s The Pride Lite, continued his streak, netting 1.03 Lakhs across four deep runs, shining with two final table finishes.

Vishal Kumar
Vishal Kumar

 

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for 83,060

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 16,480

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for 1,712

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for 1,365

Vishal Kumar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: 3.26 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 70.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12

The Weekly HighRoller’s final table was a rendezvous of poker aces, with Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh placing fifth for 61,465 and Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta settling for sixth place with 44,299.

The Weekly Highroller’s popularity was evident as the 7,000 buy-in event amassed an 11.07 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing its guarantee and rewarding the top 38 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Gru – 1,83,397
  2. Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram – 1,37,326
  3. Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – 1,07,978
  4. Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar – 83,060
  5. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – 61,465
  6. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – 44,299

 

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – 5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 2,000

Entries – 241

Re-entries – 172

Prize Pool – 7,19,000

Places Paid – 82

PokerBaazi user ‘M3ssy’ swung for the fences and landed a grand slam by winning the 5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT on Friday. Remarkably, this was only the ninth tournament ‘M3ssy’ played on the platform since joining two years ago.

In the 10 PM marquee event, ‘M3ssy’ expertly steered through the 413-entry field (241 unique), clinching the title after six gruelling hours. This feat netted ‘M3ssy’ a personal-best prize of 1.11 Lakhs.

M3ssy’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: 1.15 Lakhs | Site Profits: 95,428 | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala, coming off a win in Thursday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, continued his strong form by finishing second in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, earning 80,485. Bala’s poker prowess shone through as he accumulated 1.11 Lakhs from three impressive finishes, including sixth place in the evening’s 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT event.

Abilash Bala
Abilash Bala

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 80,485

> 63rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 9,221

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 21,437

Abilash Bala’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: 1.63 Crores | Site Profits: 35.83 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #29 | Annual Winnings: 90.76 Lakhs | Annual Profits: 17.88 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Rahul ‘slowroller’ Melwani also cashed in on Friday’s action, garnering 64,767 from two significant finishes:

Rahul Melwani
Rahul Melwani

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 59,071

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 5,696

Rahul Melwani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 1.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 6.25 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Dr. ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan delivered a solid performance in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, landing in fourth place for 44,267.

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, with its 2,000 entry fee, gathered momentum and surpassed its guarantee, creating a hefty 7.19 Lakhs prize pool shared among the top 82 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. M3ssy – 1,10,668
  2. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – 80,485
  3. Rahul ‘slowroller’ Melwani – 59,071
  4. Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan – 44,267
  5. instamuckk – 30,901
  6. Joopytar94 – 21,631
  7. Quest4Best – 17,463

 

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 225

Re-entries – 160

Prize Pool – ₹6,69,900

Places Paid – 77

‘badkarma’ cashes in! After over seven months of grinding on PokerBaazi, they finally claimed their first mid-stakes title last evening.

‘badkarma’ skillfully navigated a spirited assembly of 385 entries (160 unique) in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. The event, which began at 7:15 PM, saw ‘badkarma’ invest four entries before emerging victorious after six hours of intense gameplay. This win marks a significant milestone in their poker career, awarding them a personal best prize of ₹1.04 Lakhs. This victory follows on the heels of a third-place finish in The Endeavour Lite last week, proving ‘badkarma’ is on fire. But don’t be fooled by the name; their skills are pure gold!

badkarma’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹10.56 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #4

Vinay ‘keechad’ Verma, a regular in the online poker scene, narrowly missed clinching the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT title for the third time, finishing in second place. Despite not taking the top spot, Verma’s performance was notable, earning him a substantial prize of ₹76,235.

Vinay Verma’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹75.84 Lakhs

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT featured a notable lineup of finalists, showcasing last night’s standout performers. These included WTF finalist Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain, who finished third with ₹55,468, the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT runner-up Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala, securing sixth place with ₹21,437, and The Weekly HighRoller finalist Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar, who came in seventh earning ₹16,480.

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, with its ₹2,000 entry fee, comfortably exceeded its guarantee by ₹1.70 Lakhs. The top 77 finishers shared in the ₹6.70 Lakhs prize pool, underscoring the tournament’s success and appeal among players.

Final Table Results

  1. badkarma – ₹1,03,500
  2. Vinay ‘keechad’ Verma – ₹76,235
  3. Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain – ₹55,468
  4. Hunterno7662 – ₹42,137
  5. enigma21 – ₹29,208
  6. Abilash ‘Steelbala’ Bala – ₹21,437
  7. Vishal ‘karan23’ Kumar – ₹16,480

 

‘boguspro’ (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for 49,230), Aditya ‘gooner67’ Singh Punn (Won 2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for 31,280), ‘Arekewar123456’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for 28,280), AnuragAGENTP52Kureel (Won 1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for 25,370), ‘Alexee17’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for 24,950), and ‘sunnydeep79’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD 500XDaily for 15,320) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

 

Pocket52

Pocket Knights – ₹1 Lakh GTD

Buy-in – ₹440

Entries – 128

Re-entries – 100

Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar, a beloved figure in the online poker streaming community, has once again demonstrated his prowess at the virtual tables. Last night, he achieved a milestone by clinching his first win on Pocket52 in the ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Knights.

In Pocket Knights, Kumar faced off against 228 entrants (128 unique), and after an exhaustive 6.5-hour session, he emerged triumphant, adding ₹18,573 to his bankroll. This victory is a testament to his consistent performance, marking it as his seventh win of the month.

Rahul Kumar
Rahul Kumar

 

Rahul Kumar’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.53 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹13,145 | Titles Won in 2023: #1

‘Evilgenius’ battled their way to a runner-up finish in the Pocket Knights, setting a new personal record with a prize of ₹13,046.

Evilgenius’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹17,192 | Site Profits: ₹7,238

Another player, ‘nearLiam_f9yzc’ also made a splash on Pocket52 with two final table appearances, cumulatively earning ₹13,949.

> 3rd in Pocket52’s Pocket Knights for ₹9,794

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Brunch for ₹4,155

nearLiam_f9yzc’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹15,796 | Site Profits: ₹234

Wasim Raja ‘madking111’ Khan, who recently made his mark in Wednesday’s Pocket Rockets, continued to show form by landing fourth in the Pocket Knights and pocketing ₹7,471 after entering thrice.

Despite a negligible overlay shortfall of ₹8,800, Pocket Knights lived up to its ₹1 Lakh prize pool promise. With its affordable entry fee of ₹440, the tournament ensured that the top 35 players were duly rewarded for their skill and efforts, with Pocket52 distributing Tournament Discount Credit (TDC) to cover the overlay.

Final Table Results

  1. Rahul ‘Rahulskul’ Kumar – ₹18,573
  2. Evilgenius – ₹13,046
  3. nearLiam_f9yzc – ₹9,794
  4. Wasim Raja ‘madking111’ Khan – ₹7,471
  5. MrArjun – ₹5,812
  6. Ranbow0001 – ₹4,565
  7. KOXXAXE – ₹3,627
  8. dinamaite_26898185 – ₹2,922

 

‘708MSdhoni3’ won the 25K GTD Brunch for 5,915.

 

PokerStars India

The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 89

Re-entries – 67

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,16,942

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,83,058

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Poker prodigy Young Gun Gaurav ‘3betPanda’ Sood, celebrated as the most successful player nationwide, further solidified his lead for the Player of the Year award, all but locking it for an unprecedented third time after his extraordinary performance this Friday. Sood’s double victory last night headlined his stellar two-day streak, where he added three titles to his name and surpassed ₹5 Crores in annual earnings—a feat never before seen in Indian poker within a single year.

Gaurav Sood
Gaurav Sood

 

His winning spree began at PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition, where he bested 89 regs among 156 total entries in under six hours, taking home ₹2.03 Lakhs (₹1.11 Lakhs in bounties) after re-entering twice, winning the 8 PM flagship event for the first time.

But Sood didn’t stop there. Three hours later, he continued his dominance in Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Elite, securing his most significant win of the night with a whopping ₹4.88 Lakhs. This victory marked his fourth in this signature event. These victories contributed to his massive earnings of ₹7.46 Lakhs from eight outstanding finishes on Friday alone, putting him just inches away from surpassing Sreekanth Narayan in the annual profit leaderboard.

Sood`s Friday achievements include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for ₹4,88,104

> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,03,425

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹28,206

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹17,166

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,015

> 20th in Adda52’s Bumper Car for ₹2,730

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,314

> 28th in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for ₹1,510

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹19.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.19 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #34 | Annual Winnings: ₹5.04 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹2.58 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits

‘ThaBlack(3’ (anonymity requested) finished as the runner-up in The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition. This remarkable performance earned them ₹1.29 Lakhs (₹36,104 in bounties), marking it their fourth-highest earning on the platform, turning a mere ₹1,000 satellite entry into a 129-fold return.

ThaBlack(3’s PokerStars India stats: Site Winnings: ₹37.04 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.03 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The Siliguri-based poker pro-Manish ‘the oldest kid’ Lakhotia also made a splash in The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition. Achieving sixth place in the event, he earned ₹33,812 (₹4,911 in bounties) following two entries. He accumulated ₹1.59 Lakhs from four deep runs, including two final table finishes:

Manish Lakhotia
Manish Lakhotia

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹1,07,978

> 6th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹33,812

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹11,108

> 142nd PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,696

Ashish ‘chipcharity999’ Munot, the renowned high roller crusher currently ranked #4 in the Player of the Year (POY) standings, continued his impressive form in recent tournaments. Just a little before his runner-up finish in last night’s Ferris Wheel, Munot secured seventh place in The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition, adding ₹24,817 (₹2,456 in bounties) to his impressive tally of ₹3.19 Lakhs from five events on Friday:

Ashish Munot
Ashish Munot

 

> 2nd in Adda52’s Ferris Wheel for ₹2,07,981

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹54,569

> 7th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹24,817

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for ₹20,799

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹11,075

Ashish Munot’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.86 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.87 Crores | Ranked #4 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #4 in Annual Profits

The final table of PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition saw some of the top online poker talents in action. Notably, Siddharth ‘wickedSSid’ Sagar finished in third place, earning ₹72,368, while Lavesh ‘lavesh786’ Meena clinched fifth place with ₹61,600. Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni, fresh off his Super Stack [8-Max] win on Thursday, secured eighth place, bagging ₹32,495.

Despite a minor overlay shortfall of ₹1.34 Lakhs, The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition ensured the top 20 finishers were aptly compensated from the promised ₹9 Lakhs prize pool.

PokerStars India’s Ticket Drop Promotion offered an additional thrill, randomly awarding players five Spin & Gos tickets across 15 different tables.

Final Table Results (Including bounties)

  1. Gaurav ‘3betPanda’ Sood – ₹2,03,425
  2. ThaBlack(3 – ₹1,28,532
  3. Siddharth ‘wickedSSid’ Sagar – ₹72,368
  4. Algorithm101 – ₹71,219
  5. Lavesh ‘lavesh786’ Meena – ₹61,600
  6. Manish ‘theoldestkid’ Lakhotia – ₹33,812
  7. Ashish ‘chipcharity999’ Munot – ₹24,817
  8. Sreeharsha ‘DonkeyCommitted’ Boneni – ₹32,495

 

‘AajNahiAana’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs Uppercut for 39,683), ‘tuffcookie777’ (Won 70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for 19,768), Partho ‘SpidermanIndia’ Datta (Won 50K Super Stack PKO 8-Max for 13,170), and ‘VinayH71’ (Won 50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 11,365) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

 

Spartan Poker

The Elite – 15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 11,000

Entries – 82

Re-entries – 37

Re-buys – 75

Prize Pool – 19,40,000

Places Paid – 17

We`ve run out of adjectives for Young Gun Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood. A name that has become synonymous with the pinnacle of poker success in India, Sood`s remarkable run of form has practically guaranteed him the Player of the Year title for an unprecedented third time after seizing two flagship titles last evening, contributing to a trio of online victories within a 48-hour window. This remarkable achievement is further accentuated by his crossing the 5 Crore milestone in annual winnings, marking him as the first Indian to reach this celebrated benchmark in a year!

Gaurav Sood
Gaurav Sood

 

The highlight of Sood`s Friday exploits saw him conquering a challenging roster of 82 top-tier participants (194 total entries) in Spartan Poker’s 15 Lakhs GTD The Elite. After almost nine hours of gameplay, he won the 8 PM flagship title for an exceptional fourth time, walking away with a spectacular 4.88 Lakhs.

Yet, this wasn’t his only title win as three hours before sealing The Elite title, he dominated PokerStars India’s 9 Lakhs GTD The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition, banking a handsome 2.03 Lakhs top prize, marking his first win in this event. Sood amassed a staggering total of 7.46 Lakhs across eight remarkable finishes, distinguishing himself as the day’s biggest winner while also coming just under 3.50 Lakhs from crossing Sreekanth Narayan in annual profits.

Sood`s Friday achievements include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for 4,88,104

> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for 2,03,425

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 28,206

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for 17,166

> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 3,015

> 20th in Adda52’s Bumper Car for 2,730

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for 2,314

> 28th in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for 1,510

Gaurav Sood’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 19.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 10.19 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #34 | Annual Winnings: 5.04 Crores | Annual Profits: 2.58 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits

In The Elite, ‘lux6,’ actively playing MTTs for two weeks on Spartan Poker, showcased their prowess by clinching a personal-best 3.30 Lakhs in second place.

lux6’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: 3.64 Lakhs | Site Profits: 2.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

Another poker stalwart, Goonjan ‘PresentSIR’ Mall, also left a significant mark in The Elite, placing fifth for a striking 1.43 Lakhs.

Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara, another formidable regular, racked up 1.26 Lakhs through four notable runs and additional bounties:

Tanmay Benara
Tanmay Benara

 

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s The Elite for 1,12,908

> 161st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 4,611

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 3,015

> 67th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 2,587

> Won bounties worth 2,456 in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition

Tanmay Benara’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: 6.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 1.87 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: 2.10 Crores

With a participation fee of 11,000, The Elite created a generous prize pool of 19.40 Lakhs, benefiting the top 17 finishers with notable prizes.

Final Table Results

  1. Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood – 4,88,104
  2. lux6 – 3,29,800
  3. AllwaysTilting – 2,14,370
  4. Tandroid – 1,77,510
  5. Goonjan ‘PresentSIR’ Mall – 1,43,172
  6. Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – 1,12,908

 

‘AajNahiAana’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for 39,900), Vaibhavhailsatan’ Tyagi (Won 1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for 25,400), ‘Hunter7’ (Won 75K GTD Monster Turbo for 18,874), ‘shootnup5’ (Won 50K GTD Hold’em PKO for 18,292), ‘Roga Danar’ (Won 50K GTD Night Rider Anonymous for 15,741), ‘Bholu122’ (Won 50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for 12,000), ‘ekaseth’ (Won 20K GTD PKO for 6,685), and ‘tshr112233’ (Won 25K GTD Centurion for 6,388) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

 

Adda52

Ferris Wheel – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹6,999

Total Entries – 222

Prize Pool – ₹14,12,591

Places Paid – 31

The mystery player ‘dpt4_ddy5780.31949700_1490092391’ (a mouthful, we know) achieved their inaugural tournament win on Adda52 last night, coming out on top in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Ferris Wheel. Following their debut last Sunday, this victory came in just their seventh tournament on the platform, marking a glorious start to their poker journey on the longest-running online poker platform in the country!

In the 8 PM Friday flagship, ‘dpt4_ddy5780.31949700_1490092391’ expertly navigated a field of 222 competitors and a final table crowded with regs, showcasing exceptional skill and strategic prowess. Their efforts culminated in a significant win, bagging a top prize of ₹2.81 Lakhs.

dpt4_ddy5780.31949700_1490092391’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.88 Lakhs | Site Winnings: ₹2.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot, a well-known high roller crusher currently #4 in the POY rankings, finished as the runner-up in the Ferris Wheel, earning a commendable ₹2.08 Lakhs.

Ashish Munot
Ashish Munot

 

Munot’s Friday performance was outstanding, with a total earning of ₹3.19 Lakhs from five deep runs, highlighted by four remarkable final table showings:

> 2nd in Adda52’s Ferris Wheel for ₹2,07,981

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily HighRoller for ₹54,569

> 7th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹24,817

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Ballers Lite for ₹20,799

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹11,075

Ashish Munot’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.61 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.83 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.88 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.89 Crores | Ranked #4 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #4 in Annual Profits

The final table of Ferris Wheel also featured prominent regulars such as two-time Godfather winner Ravindra ‘wormhole’ Arikeri (3rd for ₹1.54 Lakhs), online sensation Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (4th for ₹1.14 Lakhs), Asian circuit regular Sameer ‘sam2206’ Agarwal (5th for ₹84,511) and former MoneyMaker champ Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna (6th for ₹62,596).

The Ferris Wheel, with an entry fee set at ₹6,999, proved to be a magnet for poker enthusiasts, amassing a prize pool that soared to ₹14.13 Lakhs, well above the guaranteed amount. This enhanced bounty was shared among the top 31 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. dpt4_ddy5780.31949700_1490092391 – ₹2,80,797
  2. Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹2,07,981
  3. Ravindra ‘wormhole’ Arikeri – ₹1,54,047
  4. Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹1,14,099
  5. Sameer ‘sam2206’ Agarwal – ₹84,511
  6. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹62,596

 

‘rkdasss12’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD Bumper Car for 43,985), ‘Abhijit2508’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for 38,234), Gaurang ‘Bhattigaurang77’ Bhatti (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for 28,778), ‘Vishalace’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for 20,040), ‘nafees4444’ (Won 50K GTD Morning Adda for 13,149), ‘Thebang02’ (Won 30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for 11,618), and ‘DooMAni’ (Won 40K GTD Sundown Adda for 11,562) won the other Adda52 marquees.

 

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