Friday was teeming with high-voltage action as online tournament players of all stakes competed across multiple platforms. Spartan Poker’s mammoth ₹25 Crores GTD Legend Poker Series, PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T qualifier, Junglee Poker’s ₹75 Lakhs GTD Rumble Series, and MPL Poker’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Poker Master Series took centre stage. Other highlights were A23 Poker`s ₹20 Lakhs Mega Freeroll and Natural8 India`s spectacular ₹8,88,888 GTD Launch Party Freeroll 1.

Amit Gehani was the standout winner on Friday. After championing the Legend #95 Thursday Magnate, he went on a back-to-back winning streak by taking down Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown last night, bagging the day’s best ₹8.95 Lakhs. This marked his fourth Legends title and his third win in the series. ‘Tigerhumai’ took the runner-up spot with a personal-best ₹6.02 Lakhs in prize money.

Another Spartan Poker player, ‘Impostor,’ marked his maiden victory in the Legend #102 Friday Magnate, raking in a whopping ₹7.86 Lakhs. Rubin Labroo and Young Gun Devang Yadav sealed second and third positions, taking home ₹7 Lakhs and ₹6.28 Lakhs, respectively, post a three-way deal.

The other standout Legend Poker Series champions of the day included Kshitij Kucheria (Won Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹2.39 Lakhs), Pranay Chawla (Won Legend #103 PKO for ₹1.27 Lakhs), Sashank Chakravarthy (Won Legend #98 for ₹93,000), Bhanu Prakash Mishra (Won Legend #101 PLO4 for ₹66,450), and Bharath Kumar (Won Legend #97 6-Max for ₹51,158).

Our latest Young Gun, Abhishek Sonu, made headlines by taking home ₹5.78 Lakhs in Adda52’s The Ballers, pushing his annual earnings beyond ₹1.50 Crores. Trailing him was Adithya NG, who secured a commendable ₹3.50 Lakhs.

Vinayak Bajaj, fresh from his Thursday’s WTF win, triumphed again in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller, pocketing ₹4.62 Lakhs. ‘abdvilliers’ followed in second, securing ₹3.32 Lakhs, tripling their past best on the platform.

PokerBaazi user ‘jainjua’ clinched the WTF title with a personal-best win of ₹3.76 Lakhs, neutralizing past losses on the platform. Popular streamer Aniruddha Joshi finished close behind in second, pocketing a site-best ₹2.29 Lakhs, marking his fourth-largest online earnings.

‘HakunaMatata99’ secured their first-ever title victory on Pocket52 yesterday in the Pocket Knights, pocketing a hefty ₹2.70 Lakhs. Upcoming streamer NaveenKumar S finished second with a hefty ₹1.89 Lakhs.

After 15 final table appearances this month, Clinton Tavares finally broke the tit victory in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition, adding ₹2.55 Lakhs to his day`s total of ₹2.87 Lakhs. This marked his second win in this event this year. Former IOPC The Crown champion Saurabh Rohila placed second in The Big Bash, earning ₹1.01 Lakhs and totalling ₹5.79 Lakhs from five significant finishes.

Jaikishan Jangid triumphed in MPL Poker’s Master Series #4 Friday Supreme, raking in ₹2 Lakhs. ‘rashidkhan’ secured the second position with a payout of ₹1.25 Lakhs.

Aryan Chaudhary, Shivam Kumar Dubey, Mukesh Ahuja, Raman Arora, Aabhas Bandlish, Sahil Verma, Manish Jangid (won two titles), Akshay Kapoor, Mampi Biswas, Adarsh Pandelaneni, Raunak Singh, Shreyash Dutta, and Vaibhav Wankhede won the other Friday marquees.

Here are the Friday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

WTF – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 520

Re-entries – 496

Prize Pool – ₹30,48,000

Places Paid – 148

Last night, PokerBaazi witnessed a spectacular performance by its relatively new user, ‘jainjua’. Starting their journey on the platform on August 10, ‘jainjua’ made an impressive debut by marking their first tournament score 11 days later, on August 21. But the real highlight came last night when this mystery player championed the 7:30 PM flagship event, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF.

Battling a massive field of 1,016 entries (520 unique), ‘jainjua’ emerged victorious after an intense 10-hour-and-2-minute session, grabbing a notable ₹3.76 Lakhs. This breakout win offset all of ‘jainjua’s prior losses on the platform.

jainjua’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.91 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹91,201 | Titles Won: #1

Another poker enthusiast, popular streamer Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi, was in close contention for the WTF title. Despite not clinching the top spot, Joshi showcased commendable gameplay and finished second, earning a site-best ₹2.29 Lakhs. This score stands as his fourth-highest online score to date.

 

In all, Joshi bagged a collective ₹2.49 Lakhs from two final table finishes:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,28,600

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily 1000X for ₹20,425

Aniruddha Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹73.94 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni, a stalwart in the Indian poker scene, also had an impressive run. He garnered ₹92,540 from two noteworthy finishes:

 

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹62,484

> 12th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹30,056

Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹79.11 Lakhs

The WTF final table showcased some prominent regulars, including Thursday’s Pocket Magnets runner-up Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain (3rd for ₹1.83 Lakhs), The Summit runner-up Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal (5th for ₹1.17 Lakhs), Rishabh ’13rishabh’ Harsh (6th for ₹87,478), and Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi (8th for ₹45,720).

Commanding a ₹3,300 entry fee, the featured Friday event generated a staggering ₹30.48 Lakhs prize pool, crushing its advertised ₹25 Lakhs guarantee. The leading 148 finishers enjoyed their share of the winnings.

Final Table Results

1. jainjua – ₹3,75,514
2. Aniruddha ‘PocketacesAJ’ Joshi – ₹2,28,600
3. Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain – ₹1,82,880
4. gameofthrones – ₹1,47,218
5. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹1,16,738
6. Rishabh ’13rishabh’ Harsh – ₹87,478
7. Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹62,484
8. Shaurya ‘shaur23’ Modi – ₹45,720

 

The Weekly HighRoller – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 115

Re-entries – 81

Prize Pool – ₹19,60,000

Places Paid – 20

If championing the WTF on Thursday was not enough, Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (opted out of our tracking) extended his winning streak to Friday. The 30-year-old poker pro, hailing from Ranchi, clinched the top spot in PokerBaazi’s 8 PM attraction, the ₹12 Lakhs GTD The Weekly HighRoller.

Not one to be easily deterred, Bajaj exhibited his tenacity by entering the primetime tournament three times before eventually triumphing. He outplayed a field of 196 contenders (115 unique) in an intense session lasting over eight hours. His stellar performance saw him bagging a lucrative ₹4.62 Lakhs.

 

Close on Bajaj’s heels was ‘abdvilliers,’ who claimed the runner-up position. Their commendable effort was rewarded with a whopping ₹3.32 Lakhs, over three times their previous best score on PokerBaazi.

Laksh Pal ‘boomtlt23’ Singh was another poker stalwart who made waves in the event. Having previously finished fourth in the Legend #69 Sunday Magnate, Singh demonstrated his poker prowess with three commendable cash finishes on Friday, accumulating ₹2.08 Lakhs and storming into the top five in the 2023 Player of the Year standings.

 

Singh`s Friday achievements include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹1,73,460

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹18,288

> 29th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹16,184

Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.24 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.41 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹94.12 Lakhs | Moves to #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #11 in Annual Profits | Ranked #4 on the Legend High Roller Leaderboard

Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat also made a notable impact, amassing ₹3.23 Lakhs in winnings across two final table appearances:

 

> 4th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹1,93,050

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹1,30,340

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹38.15 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.31 Crores | Ranked #6 on the Legend Signature Leaderboard

Another poker expert, Haider ‘Clickbait446’ Madraswala, the renowned EndBoss Special Edition champion, marked his presence with two tournament cash finishes, amassing a total of ₹1.06 Lakhs.

 

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for ₹72,520

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹33,528

Haider Madraswala’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.26 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.21 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹84.56 Lakhs

The Weekly HighRoller, with an entry fee of ₹11,000, garnered much attention from the poker community, amassing a generous prize pool of ₹19.60 Lakhs. This amount was distributed among the top 20 finishers celebrating their outstanding performances in the event.

Final Table Results

1. Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’Bajaj – ₹4,61,580
2. abdvilliers – ₹3,31,632
3. phoenix7777 – ₹2,51,468
4. Laksh Pal ‘boomtlt23’ Singh – ₹1,73,460
5. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,30,340
6. escape – ₹92,120
7. Haider ‘Clickbait446’ Madraswala – ₹72,520
8. stocklock – ₹54,880

 

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost- ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 181

Re-entries – 163

Prize Pool – ₹6,88,000

Places Paid – 65

In a display of exceptional skill and deft strategy, Aryan ‘aryanstark’ Chaudhary claimed his inaugural title of the year in PokerBaazi`s 2 PM showcase event, the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost.

Chaudhary dove into a fierce pool of 344 competitors (181 unique). Over an intense session that lasted 5.5 hours, his impeccable strategy prevailed, leading him to victory and a notable prize purse of ₹92,843.

Aryan Chaudhary`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Chaitanya ‘chaitanyadhingra’ Dhingra, a recognized regular on the platform, skillfully sailed through this competitive terrain, sealing the second position in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. A heads-up deal saw him take away a commendable sum of ₹91,059. Dhingra’s fruitful day didn’t end there, as he accumulated ₹1 Lakh from three cash finishes on PokerBaazi:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹91,059

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,620

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹1,778

Chaitanya Dhingra’s PokerBaazi stats: Site winnings: ₹23.78 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.29 Lakhs | Titles Won: #3

Another notable player, ‘gorgeousGupta94’, left an indelible mark on PokerBaazi this Friday, with collective earnings of ₹79,383 from three cash finishes:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹43,413

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹21,336

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹14,634

gorgeousGupta94’s PokerBaazi stats: Site winnings: ₹11.97 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.76 Lakhs | Titles Won: #5

Roshan ‘Noobdoob’ Fernandes, Thursday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost victor, was unwavering in his quest to defend his title. Firing a staggering six bullets in the daytime tournament, he secured the sixth spot, enhancing his bankroll by ₹22,704.

The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, with its ₹2,200 entry fee, garnered a hefty prize pool of ₹6.88 Lakhs. A commendation is due for the top 65 finishers, who showcased expertise and were aptly compensated for their exceptional gameplay.

Final Table Results

1. Aryan ‘aryanstark’ Chaudhary- ₹92,843*
2. Chaitanya ‘chaitanyadhingra’ Dhingra – ₹91,059*
3. saarrajpuria – ₹57,104
4. gorgeousGupta94 – ₹43,413
5. ManiSim1612 – ₹30,272
6. Roshan ‘Noobdoob’ Fernandes – ₹22,704
7. bluffmaster714 – ₹17,957

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 174

Re-entries – 96

Prize Pool – ₹5,40,000

Places Paid – 53

Following his commendable sixth-place finish in Wednesday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (opted out of our tracking) scored a notable victory last night.

In PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT, which kicked off at 7:15 PM, Dubey exhibited an exceptional mastery of the game. Despite stiff competition from a field comprising 270 entrants (174 unique), Dubey persevered. He entered the tournament three times and emerged victorious after an intense session that lasted roughly 5.5 hours. This outstanding achievement added a substantial ₹77,684 to his bankroll.

 

The event’s climax was marked by a heads-up deal between Dubey and the formidable Anmolraj ‘PINCIOTTI’ Singh Chawla (opted out of our tracking). Chawla, who entered the tournament twice, secured the runner-up position, walking away with an impressive ₹69,034.

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT saw a fierce battle for the title with accomplished online pros like last night’s Predator PLO-5 finalist Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani (3rd for ₹49,086), Sunday’s Legend #69 Sunday Magnate runner-up Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar (5th for ₹25,758) and Thursday’s WTF finalist, Young Gun Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta (6th for ₹18,252) in close contention.

Thanks to its ₹2,200 entry fee, the 7:15 PM marquee event garnered a generous ₹5.40 Lakhs in the prize pool. This significant amount ensured that the top 53 participants received lucrative payouts, underscoring the tournament’s success.

Final Table Results

1. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹77,684*
2. Anmolraj ‘PINCIOTTI’ Singh Chawla – ₹69,034*
3. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani – ₹49,086
4. royalking7424 – ₹36,450
5. Dhinesh ‘dhineshrocky007’ Kumar – ₹25,758
6. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹18,252
7. amu218 – ₹14,904

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

(7-Max) SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 297

Re-entries – 266

Prize Pool – ₹5,63,000

Places Paid – 101

It was a breakthrough performance, Mukesh ‘Mukeshahuja’ Ahuja ended an eight-month title dry spell in style yesterday. Late Friday night, Ahuja scaled the leaderboard in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) SPRINT. Despite the intense competition from a starting pool of 563 entrants (297 unique), Ahuja, fresh off his third-place finish in Masters#91 last month, exhibited unmatched skill. Claiming the tournament crown after a nail-biting seven hours, Ahuja enriched his poker account by ₹77,513.

In the same 11 PM event, the user ‘akki009’ showcased a formidable strategy, securing the second spot. The player took home a substantial ₹66,615, facilitated by a heads-up deal with Ahuja.

Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat, no stranger to tournament success, once again proved his mettle by landing in third place in the (7-Max) SPRINT, earning ₹49,263. This achievement marked an astounding 26th final table appearance for Ahlawat alone this month. His Friday exploits led him to accumulate winnings of ₹76,457, which were distributed across four notable finishes, including two impressive podium appearances:

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹49,263

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹18,180

> 19th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹7,041

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹1,973

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s G.O.A.T. (from Qualifier 2)

Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹48.81 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #15 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.83 Crores

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, currently leading the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, also marked his dominant presence on Friday. Kapoor’s strategic gameplay saw him garner ₹1.23 Lakhs through nine cash finishes, of which three were impressive final table appearances. His top Friday achievements include:

 

> 5th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹56,187

> 6th in Pocket52’s Predator PLO5 for ₹23,778

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹15,240

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹11,373

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹4,472

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #35 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.21 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

The (7-Max) SPRINT, drawing players with its ₹1,100 entry ticket, created quite the buzz. The tournament amassed an attractive ₹5.63 Lakhs prize pool, with the top 101 poker aficionados cashing in.

Final Table Results

1. Mukesh ‘Mukeshahuja’ Ahuja – ₹77,513*
2. akki009 – ₹66,615*
3. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹49,263
4. skshahab – ₹35,919
5. Scorpion0727 – ₹23,421
6. bullet0007 – ₹16,327
7. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹11,373

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

₹10 Crores GTD GOAT – Qualifier 2

Q2 > Entries – 1,170 | Re-entries – 325 | Survivors – 132 | Chip Leader – ‘BigB00bsRosy’ (677,000)

Combined > Entries – 2,298 | Re-entries – 711 | Survivors – 274 | Overall Chip Leader – ‘BigB00bsRosy’ (677,000)

 

‘1000croregoal’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Daily 1000X for ₹63,100), Raman ‘Ranzoo9’ Arora (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹45,260), Aabhas ‘MrEVpositive’ Bandlish (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD 1000X Daily for ₹43,620), ‘Bhaisaab234’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Afternoon PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹37,570), Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹29,390), ‘Dammit7500’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹26,420), Manish ‘KHATIDRAGON’ Jangid (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for ₹15,260) and ‘Pinnkman’ (Won ₹50K GTD 5-Max Daily Turbo for ₹6,330) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

 

Spartan Poker

Legend #100 – Friday Showdown – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 187

Re-entries – 62

Re-buys – 174

Prize Pool – ₹42,30,000

Places Paid – 31

Renowned for his landmark victories at the Legend #46 Multi Entry and Legend #95 Thursday Magnate (6-Max) in the ongoing Legend Poker Series, Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani demonstrated another masterful performance last night, clinching back-to-back titles within two days. As an already established IOPC 12.0 The Crown champion, Gehani’s recent conquests only reiterate his stature as a flagship killer on Spartan Poker.

 

On the evening in question, Gehani’s undying determination found him at the epicentre of Spartan Poker’s ₹40 Lakhs GTD Legend #100 Friday Showdown. In a challenging field that boasted 423 competitors (187 unique), Gehani showcased his class. The event extended over an exhaustive 8-hour period, during which Gehani entered the fray twice. Ultimately, the poker maestro walked away with a staggering ₹8.95 Lakhs, marking not only his second-largest victory this year but also his fourth Legends title. Notably, this is his third victory in the series alone.

Amidst this intense battle, Spartan Poker regular ‘Tigerhumai’ emerged as the runner-up in the Legend #100 Friday Showdown, grabbing a personal-best ₹6.02 Lakhs.

Amit Gehani’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.68 Crores | Site Profits: ₹38.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.22 Crores | Legend Titles Won: #4

Another former IOPC The Crown champion, Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila, also had an exceptional night, pulling in an aggregate ₹6.02 Lakhs from five deep runs and additional bounties worth ₹900. Rohila’s Friday finishes include:

 

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹4,24,692

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,01,106

> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #102 Friday Magnate for ₹62,408

> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 PKO for ₹11,732

> 122nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹1,926

> Made Day 2 in Spartan Poker’s Legend #117 Main Event (from Day 1E)

> Won bounties worth ₹900 in Adda52’s Friday Bounty

Another prominent online regular, Siddarth ‘PeterPunter’ Singhvi, ensured he wasn’t left out of the spotlight. He finished at the final table of both Legend flagship events last evening, earning a combined ₹5.04 Lakhs.

 

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹2,72,412

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #102 – Friday Magnate for ₹2,31,345

Siddarth Singhvi’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.79 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.93 Crores

The Legend #7 PKO champion Sandeep ‘MaestroEric’ Singh had an impressive Friday showing, bagging ₹3.79 Lakhs from five cashouts:

 

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹2,06,847

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #102 Friday Magnate for ₹1,33,163

> 14th in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller for 29,400

> 15th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 PKO for ₹6,502

> 21st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #97 for ₹3,300

Sandeep Singh’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.61 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores

Prem ‘chutny’ Madderla accumulated ₹2.02 Lakhs from two final table finishes:

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹1,51,011

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹51,463

Young Gun Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi, the Terminator winner from September 19, netted ₹2.99 Lakhs last night from eight deep runs, punctuated by three final table finishes:

 

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹1,10,403

> 13th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #102 Friday Magnate for ₹71,550

> 8th in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹57,800

> 7th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹27,274

> 23rd in Pocket52 Pocket Knights for ₹16,743

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,940

> 119th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,486

> 65th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹4,252

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s G.O.A.T. (from Qualifier 2)

> Won bounties worth ₹625 in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 PKO

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.93 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.27 Crores | Ranked #2 on the Legend Signature Leaderboard | Ranked #5 on the Legend High Roller Leaderboard | Ranked #6 on the Legend Hold’em Leaderboard

With its ₹11,000 entry cost, the Friday headliner gathered a staggering ₹42.30 Lakhs prize pool. The enhanced pot ensured that the top 31 performers received their deserved payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani – ₹8,94,645
2. Tigerhumai – ₹6,02,352
3. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹4,24,692
4. clemer – ₹3,44,322
5. Siddarth ‘PeterPunter’ Singhvi – ₹2,72,412
6. Sandeep ‘MaestroEric’ Singh – ₹2,06,847
7. Prem ‘chutny’ Madderla – ₹1,51,011
8. Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi – ₹1,10,403

 

Legend #102 – Friday Magnate (6-Max) – ₹35 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹27,500

Entries – 81

Re-entries – 35

Re-buys – 43

Prize Pool – ₹39,75,000

Places Paid – 17

In a testament to skill and perseverance, Spartan Poker user ‘Impostor’ turned the tables last night, marking an unforgettable achievement in their short five-month journey on the platform. Demonstrating unwavering determination, ‘Impostor’ outplayed a field rife with elite players to earn their inaugural title in the ₹35 Lakhs GTD Legend #102 Friday Magnate (6-Max).

The 9 PM Legend headliner event, renowned for its cutthroat competition and attracting the crème de la crème of the poker community, had 159 elite participants (81 unique). Throughout the rigorous 7.5-hour session, ‘Impostor’ tactically fired two bullets, weaving through challenges to seize a whopping ₹7.86 Lakhs. Notably, this win didn’t just mark their highest single-tournament earning but also neutralized their previous losses on Spartan Poker.

Impostor’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹10.42 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Adding intrigue to the event, a tripartite deal resulted in Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo and Young Gun Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav, who recently missed out on the Legend #96 title, locking in substantial second and third-place payouts of ₹7 Lakhs and ₹6.28 Lakhs, respectively.

 

Notably, Labroo further stamped his authority by progressing to Day 2 in the Legend #117 Main Event through Day 1E.

The final table of Legend #102 Friday Magnate was nothing short of a star-studded affair. Some of the noteworthy contenders included Aditya ‘Ben K Rolle’ Singh, who finished fourth pocketing ₹3.64 Lakhs, Ankit ‘d00mtr00per’ Wadhawan, the formidable #4 ranked Player of the Year, landing fifth with ₹2.93 Lakhs, and fifth-placer in last night’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown, Siddarth ‘PeterPunter’ Singhvi, securing sixth place and earning ₹2.31 Lakhs.

With an entry fee set at a premium ₹27,500, the flagship tournament not only met its advertised guarantee but surpassed it, amassing a total of ₹39.75 Lakhs. This enhanced prize pool was divided among the top 17 poker virtuosos for their stellar performances.

Final Table Results

1. Impostor – ₹7,86,382*
2. Rubin ‘CalmLikeABomb’ Labroo – ₹7,00,245*
3. Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav – ₹6,28,471*
4. Aditya ‘Ben K Rolle’ Singh – ₹3,63,713
5. Ankit ‘d00mtr00per’ Wadhawan – ₹2,93,355
6. Siddarth ‘PeterPunter’ Singhvi – ₹2,31,345

*denotes a three-way deal

 

Legend #99 Multi Entry – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 595

Re-entries – 421

Re-buys – 553

Prize Pool – ₹15,69,000

Places Paid – 151

Kshitij ‘TheG0dfath3r’ Kucheria (opted out of our tracking) enlisted himself as one of the seven winners crowned in Spartan Poker’s Legend Poker Series on Friday.

Determined to leave a mark, Kucheria showcased his prowess in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Legend #99 Multi Entry. The 7:30 PM flagship tournament attracted a mammoth crowd with 1,569 entries (595 unique). With the stakes high and the competition intense, the game stretched for over ten hours. The fervent battle culminated in a heads-up deal between the last two standing warriors. Demonstrating tenacity and skill, Kucheria emerged victorious, securing the champion’s crown and a handsome reward of ₹2.39 Lakhs.

 

A notable adversary in Legend #99 was Amrit ‘sunrunner’ Mishra. Already known for his recent triumph in Legend #86 and a commendable second-place finish in Thursday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Mishra had his eyes set on the Legend #99 title. His formidable gameplay led to the runner-up prize of ₹2.18 Lakhs, courtesy of the heads-up deal.

 

Amrit Mishra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹50 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Legend Titles Won: #1

The other finishers in Legend #99 included Prafull ‘SanWitcher’ Hasbe (3rd for ₹1.21 Lakhs), Dayanand ‘Uriel’ Prass (4th for ₹91,158), Prem ‘chutny’ Madderla (6th for ₹51,463), and Amit ‘saaranshgarg’ Kaushik (8th for ₹27,175).

With an affordable ₹1,100 buy-in, Legend #99 Multi Entry exceeded its advertised guarantee, accumulating a noteworthy ₹15.69 Lakhs prize pool. A total of 151 participants earned well-deserved payouts for their remarkable performances.

Final Table Results

1. Kshitij ‘TheG0dfath3r’ Kucheria – ₹2,39,052*
2. Amrit ‘sunrunner’ Mishra – ₹2,18,323*
3. Prafull ‘SanWitcher’ Hasbe – ₹1,21,441
4. Dayanand ‘Uriel’ Prass – ₹91,158
5. GrGambler – ₹70,134
6. Prem ‘chutny’ Madderla – ₹51,463
7. mad_desires – ₹37,970
8. Amit ‘saaranshgarg’ Kaushik – ₹27,175

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Legend #103 PKO – ₹6 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 153

Re-entries – 29

Re-buys – 85

Prize Pool – ₹6,67,500

Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,33,750

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,33,750

Places Paid – 23

After a conspicuous 15-week hiatus from the winners’ circle, Pranay ‘Alvida’ Chawla, renowned as the 2019 IPC ₹100K High Roller champion, made an emphatic return to form on Friday. Despite his sporadic online appearances of late, Chawla plunged into Spartan Poker’s ₹6 Lakhs GTD Legend #103 PKO and emerged triumphant, ending his extended title drought.

 

The high-octane 9:30 PM Legend event drew a robust roster of 267 participants (153 unique). Chawla outclassed the competition after over six hours of competitive gameplay. A heads-up deal with Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair paved the way for Chawla’s ascent to the top. Besides the duo sharing equal winnings of ₹58,673, Chawla added an impressive ₹68,481 by bounties, amassing a grand total of ₹1.27 Lakhs in the event.

Chawla’s Friday wasn’t just about one victory; he also made significant strides in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition, grabbing the ninth spot and accumulating total winnings surpassing ₹1.51 Lakhs. His Friday achievements include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 PKO for ₹1,27,155* (heads-up deal)

> 9th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹23,416

Pranay Chawla’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.15 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2 | Legend Titles Won: #1

Meanwhile, Hardik Nair, still riding high from his fourth-place finish in Thursday’s The Summit, was on the cusp of bagging the Legend #103 PKO title. Though he had to be content with the second place, his total earnings in the event, inclusive of ₹21,313 in bounties, amounted to a substantial ₹79,987. Nair’s day was further accentuated with three other cash finishes, resulting in cumulative earnings of ₹1.33 Lakhs.

 

Nair`s Friday finishes include:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 PKO for ₹79,987* (heads-up deal)

> 27th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 #Friday Showdown for ₹41,454

> 142nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,486

> Won bounties worth ₹3,750 in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition

> 24th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹2,485

Hardik Nair’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.73 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #30 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.54 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹51.83 Lakhs

Another prodigy, Lavesh ‘Ragnarok25’ Meena, fresh from his Wednesday’s Legend #90 triumph, exhibited exemplary skills across four tournaments, raking in a commendable ₹3.11 Lakhs. Meena`s Friday finishes include:

 

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹2,54,318

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 for ₹46,229

> 39th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹5,899

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,428

Lavesh Meena’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹57.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11

Last week’s WTF champion, Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj, continued his stellar form, accumulating nearly ₹97,000 across two remarkable finishes:

 

> 2nd in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹66,968

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 PKO for ₹30,002

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹34.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹81.60 Lakhs

The Legend #103 final table was adorned with several prominent poker aficionados like the Legend #17 and Legend #77 PKO victor Shiven ‘sammy199’ Meena (4th for ₹47,774), Kashish ‘Charmender’ Sachdev (6th for ₹23,848), and Abhishek Milan ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya (8th for ₹10,811).

With a ₹2,750 buy-in, the 9.30 PM Legend #103 PKO generated a handsome ₹6.68 Lakhs prize pool, ensuring the top 23 finishers walked away with well-deserved rewards.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Pranay ‘Alvida’ Chawla – ₹127,155*
2. Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair – ₹79,987*
3. Lavesh ‘Ragnarok25’ Meena – ₹46,229
4. Shiven ‘sammy199’ Meena – ₹47,774
5. Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj – ₹30,002
6. Kashish ‘Charmender’ Sachdev – ₹23,848
7. Hcalvin7 – ₹18,928
8. Abhishek Milan ‘drpokerabc’ Chinya – ₹10,811

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Legend #98 – ₹4 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 126

Re-entries – 32

Re-buys – 67

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Fresh from a commendable third-place finish in the Legend #69 Sunday Magnate earlier in the week, Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy turned the tables around, snapping a title drought that lasted six weeks by taking down Spartan Poker’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD Legend #98 this Friday.

Outlasting a starting field of 225 poker enthusiasts (26 unique) in the 5 PM Legend event, Chakravarthy showcased his poker finesse through a marathon 7-hour clash. His perseverance paid off with a winning prize of ₹93,000. This achievement also registered his inaugural victory in the acclaimed Legend Poker Series.

Chakravarthy’s fruitful journey on Friday saw him accumulate a handsome ₹1.80 Lakhs through five cash finishes in Legend events, catapulting him to #9 on the Legend Holdem leaderboard and #10 on the Legend PLO leaderboard. His Friday achievements include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #98 for ₹93,000

> 14th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹62,604

> 14th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹13,301

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #101 PLO4 for ₹8,130

> 51st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 for ₹2,500

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.64 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹49.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11 | Moves to #9 on the Legend Holdem Leaderboard | Moves to #10 on the Legend PLO Leaderboard

Ashwin ‘A116’ Vijay, the Legend #65 champion, showcased another stellar performance, clinching the second position in Legend #98 and bagging ₹63,000. This victory propelled him to the #2 spot on the Legend Hold’em leaderboard.

 

Vijay`s cumulative Friday winnings amounted to ₹96,260, spread across four significant finishes that included two final table scores and additional bounties:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #98 for ₹63,000

> 8th in #Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹24,481

> 38th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 for ₹4,688

> 52nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹4,091

Ashwin Vijay’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹83.43 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Moves to #2 on the Legend Turbo Leaderboard | Drops to #9 on the Legend Turbo Leaderboard

Neeraj ‘$elfClaimedPro’ Kumar, a poker maven holding the #3 spot on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, accumulated noteworthy Friday earnings of ₹66,804 from nine distinct finishes. He stands proudly at #4 on the Legend Turbo leaderboard and #5 on the Legend Holdem leaderboard. His top Friday performances include:

 

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #98 for ₹33,602

> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #97 for ₹6,720

> 58th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹6,508

> 134th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,486

The Legend #98 final table also featured notables like Dhaval ‘mahakal07’ Solanki (3rd for ₹42,000) and Pulkit ‘The Clairvoyant’ Mehra (5th for ₹27,600).

While Legend #98 required a buy-in of ₹1,650, it experienced an overlay deficit of ₹62,500. Nonetheless, the top 23 maestros were rewarded for their outstanding gameplay.

Final Table Results

1. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹93,000
2. Ashwin ‘A116;’ Vijay – ₹63,000
3. Dhaval ‘mahakal07’ Solanki – ₹42,000
4. Neeraj ‘$elfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹33,602
5. Pulkit ‘The Clairvoyant’ Mehra – ₹27,600
6. High Stack – ₹21,400
7. prajotm – ₹15,840
8. kaunartist – ₹11,640

 

Bhanu ‘Aloo29’ Prakash Mishra (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Legend #101 PLO4 for ₹66,450) and Bharath ‘sanapalbhar’ Kumar (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Legend #97 6-Max for ₹51,158) won the other Legend Poker Series Friday tournaments.

 

₹2.50 Crores GTD Legend Main Event – Day 1E

Day 1E > Entries – 172 | Re-entries – 49 | Re-buys – 116 | Survivors – 50 | Chip Leader – Dhruvin ‘thepokerplayer’ Kothari (264,714)

Combined > Entries – 801 | Re-entries – 211 | Re-buys – 511 | Survivors – 238 | Overall Chip Leader – Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (444,759)

 

Legend Poker Series Standings After Day 15

Legend Signature Leaderboard

Rank	Player	Points
1	Shardul 'isthat$o' Parthasarathi	2,656
2	Vishal 'SimSlave' Bajaj	2,541
3	Aniket 'Takingsouls' Waghmare	2,159
4	Satyam 'GTOontilt' Verma	2,081
5	Kritagya 'muckfcukit' Sharma	1,978
6	Ashish 'Spewushhhiiiii' Ahuja	1,820
7	Kovid 'Fzzzyyy' Saraswat	1,778
8	Deepankur 'Angrypitbull' Gupta	1,770
9	Mithun '1NTU1T1ON' Mahesh	1,755
10	Guneet 'GeeKay' Kwatra	1,707

 

Legend High Roller Leaderboard

Rank	Player	Points
1	Vishal 'SimSlave' Bajaj	1,907
2	Advait 'Rattler$' Rajguru	1,454
3	Shardul 'Isthat$o' Parthasarathi	1,312
4	Ashish 'Spewushhhiiiii' Ahuja	1,239
5	bear_trap	1,214
6	Laksh Pal 'B00MTiLT23' Singh	1,211
7	Prem 'Chutny' Madderla	1,116
8	Kashish 'BeeTa03' Gupta	1,086
9	Saurabh 'darksider' Rohila	1,072
10	Confusioner	1,008

 

Legend Holdem Leaderboard

Rank	Player	Points
1	High Stack	4,407
2	Ashwin 'A116' Vijay	4,248
3	Arman 'GigianticRebirth' Khan	4,203
4	Oni 'bloording_banger' Malhotra	3,868
5	Neeraj '$elfCliamedPro' Kumar	3,246
6	Dayanand 'uriel' Prass	2,964
7	Shardul 'isthat$o' Parthasarathi	2,829
8	e-shark	2,732
9	Sashank 'TheTamizhDurrr' Chakravarthy	2,667
10	Jaikishan 'acebase23' Jangid	2,665

 

Legend PLO Leaderboard

Rank	Player	Points
1	Lavesh 'ragnarok25' Meena	1,512
2	Apelapato	1,374
3	sarkarinaukri	1,345
4	Hey ram	1,231
5	High Stack	1,177
6	AAAAceSSSS	1,137
7	Shreyas Batman_07 Chopra	1,098
8	memekings	1,063
9	Bhanu Prakash 'ALOO29' Mishra	1,060
10	Sashank 'THETAMIZHDURRR' Chakravarthy	1,023

 

Legend Turbo Leaderboard

Rank	Player	Points
1	Onas 'Papatumhare' Malhotra	2,015
2	Memekings	1,346
3	Manoj 'cutymannu' Sharma	1,336
4	Neeraj '$elfCliamedPro' Kumar	1,330
5	Shiven 'sammy199' Meena	1,219
6	Mohit 'thejoker' Mehta	1,213
7	Mohit 'OfCourseOfCourse' Savargaonkar	1,138
8	Karan 'Majestic' Radia	1,083
9	Ashwin 'A116' Vijay	1,048
10	ExpoSupremo	1,022

 

Legend PKO Leaderboard

Rank	Player	Points
1	Abhishek 'Drpokerabc' Chinya	1,493
2	Lavesh 'Ragnarok25' Meena	1,403
3	Shiven 'sammy199' Meena	1,321
4	Karan 'Majestic' Radia	1,281
5	Shagun '$0gani22' Jain	1,171
6	Sandeep 'MaestroEric' Singh	973
7	Devinder 'Greko' Bahia	936
8	Babua kmal karil	878
9	GKJAT	811
10	Dhaval 'mahakal07' Solanki	779

 

‘Sparky23’ won the ₹50K GTD Chip Up for ₹14,594.

 

Pocket52

Pocket Knights – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 175

Re-entries – 99

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 40

Friday night on Pocket52 was nothing short of a spectacle. The platform’s featured tournament, ₹15 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights, buzzed with energy as poker enthusiasts from all over flocked to battle for the top spot. The evening culminated with the mystery player ‘HakunaMatata99’ securing their first-ever title victory on the platform.

The journey of ‘HakunaMatata99’ to this triumphant moment had already been noteworthy. Just a day before, on Thursday, they showcased their exceptional skills by securing fourth place in the Pocket Magnets and Thursday Highroller tournaments. Riding on that momentum, they navigated the challenging field of 274 contenders (99 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event, Pocket Knights. In less than eight hours, they emerged victorious, pocketing a hefty ₹2.70 Lakhs for his prowess.

HakunaMatata99’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.72 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Another noteworthy player, NaveenKumar ‘gaddarinsaan’ S, continued to make waves on the platform. Known for his remarkable performance in flagship stops such as the Pocket Poker Championship, Pocket Friendly Series, and Big Pocket Series, he was at his best again on Friday. He was on course to clinch the Pocket Knights title but had to settle for a respectable second place, pocketing ₹1.89 Lakhs.

 

Meanwhile, popular poker streamer Jayant ‘jayferro’ Alagawadi kept his fans on the edge of their seats. Fresh from his win in the recent Terminator on Wednesday, Alagawadi was inches away from adding another victory on Pocket52 while streaming his gameplay. Last night, he again treated his viewers to intense poker action, eventually finishing in third place in Pocket Knights and adding a career-best ₹1.42 Lakhs to his account.

 

Jayant Alagawadi’s Pocket52 stats: stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.29 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.14 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Those eager to relive the thrilling moments of Alagawadi’s deep run can watch his stream below.

Pocket Knights’ final table also featured other known players like Abhishek ‘KKKK98’ Verma (4th for ₹1.08 Lakhs) and Sunil ‘masterssmaan’ Arora (6th for ₹66,264).

With an entry buy-in set at ₹5,500, Pocket Knights missed its targeted guarantee by ₹1.30 Lakhs. However, the hefty ₹15 Lakhs prize pool ensured that the top 40 finishers received lucrative payouts.

Final Table Results

1. HakunaMatata99 – ₹2,69,586
2. NaveenKumar ‘gaddarinsaan’ S – ₹1,89,362
3. Jayant ‘jayferro’ Alagawadi – ₹1,42,164
4. Abhishek ‘KKKK98’ Verma – ₹1,08,450
5. Knowhere – ₹84,371
6. Sunil ‘masterssmaan’ Arora – ₹66,264
7. Shipitmate_OWIMopTecD – ₹52,650
8. user1687700601 – ₹42,416

 

Predator PLO-5 – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 110

Re-entries – 73

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 30

In the primetime battle on Pocket52, the mystery player ‘Godzilla_xmVHiBu6wQ’ won their maiden title on the poker network this Friday. Rising above a substantial field of 183 participants (110 unique), this user showcased superior skills in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Predator PLO-5. After a thrilling 6.5 hours of gameplay, they clinched the top spot in the 7 PM PLO-5 marquee event, earning a neat ₹96,742 – their highest prize on the platform to date.

Hot on their heels was the PPC#46 Ragnarok finalist from earlier this month, Mayank ‘MasterDevil’ Shekhar. Although he displayed exceptional prowess throughout the tournament, he narrowly missed the top spot. Nonetheless, Shekhar secured an impressive runner-up prize of ₹67,949.

 

Mayank Shekhar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹33.77 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.59 Lakhs

The final table of Predator was not short of elite poker talent with heavy hitters like last night’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT third-place finisher Vaibhav ‘ChoubeyJi’ Temani (3rd for ₹51,013) and The Big Bash finalist and the #1 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (6th for ₹23,778) also leaving their mark.

The Predator PLO-5, with its ₹2,750 buy-in, registered an overlay deficit of ₹42,500. This added value benefitted the top 30 participants who shared in the ₹5 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Godzilla_xmVHiBu6wQ – ₹96,742
2. Mayank ‘MasterDevil’ Shekhar – ₹67,949
3. Vaibhav ‘ChoubeyJi’ Temani – ₹51,013
4. Manish1356 – ₹38,916
5. user1694704240 – ₹30,275
6. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹23,778

 

Prince ‘WhySoSick’ Kumar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹32,614), ‘Ryan28_1664362’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Brunch for ₹30,552) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

 

MPL Poker

Master Series #4 Friday Supreme – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 557

Re-entries – 279

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 49

The much-awaited Poker Master Series from MPL Poker began its dazzling journey yesterday, showcasing six tournaments and collectively guaranteeing an enticing prize pool of ₹14.50 Lakhs.

The highlight of the series’ inaugural day was undeniably the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Master Series #4 Friday Supreme, which saw online maestro Jaikishan Jangid exhibit a masterclass in poker.

Amidst a bustling crowd of 836 poker enthusiasts (557 unique), the 8:30 PM PMS centrepiece became a battleground of skills and strategy. Jangid emerged from this fierce competition, securing the coveted title and pocketing a whopping ₹2 Lakhs. Not far behind, another adept player on the platform, ‘rashidkhan,’ clinched the second spot and walked away with a commendable ₹1.25 Lakhs.

Sporting an entry buy-in of ₹1,100, Master Series #4 Friday Supreme recorded ₹1.64 Lakhs in overlays. Nevertheless, the top 49 contenders secured their spots in the cash bracket, reaping the rewards of their poker prowess.

Final Table Results

1. Jaikishan Jangid – ₹2,00,000
2. rashidkhan – ₹1,25,000
3. warriorclan – ₹75,000
4. magicodds – ₹50,000
5. nazira786 – ₹30,000
6. champ5537511 – ₹20,000

 

The other Poker Master Series Friday champions included Mampi ‘smartmaps189060’ Biswas (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #3 for ₹20,400), Adarsh ‘tylerdurden555’ Pandelaneni (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #5 full Stack Friday for ₹20,000), Raunak ‘acepockets’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #1 MPL Brunch for ₹19,591), Shreyash ‘actionkid767587’ Dutta (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Master Series #6 for ₹17,450), and Vaibhav ‘vivi123450026’ Wankhede (Won ₹50K GTD Master Series #2 MPL Sundowner for ₹10,432).

 

PokerSaint

Sapphire – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 290

Prize Pool – ₹5,36,500

Places Paid – 53

Poker enthusiasts gathered in droves for PokerSaint’s Friday showcase event, the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sapphire. With 290 players (including re-entries) vying for the top spot, ‘BenjaminRolle‘ emerged victorious. After a unanimous agreement among the top seven contenders, ‘BenjaminRolle’ claimed the title, walking away with a significant purse of ₹75,848.

Not far behind, ‘Brunson007‘ placed runner-up. For their commendable efforts, they secured a cash reward of ₹55,998.

Other beneficiaries of the seven-way deal included ‘Bakara‘ (3rd for ₹45,757), ‘ Ali$ha‘ (4th for ₹44,772), ‘RadiumSingh’ (5th for ₹38,460), ‘SplitSuit‘ (6th for ₹28,378), and ‘rawbetvadra‘ (7th for ₹26,524).

Given the immense popularity of the Friday fixture, the prize pool surged to ₹5.37 Lakhs. Thanks to this substantial pool, the top 53 finishers were guaranteed a share of the spoils.

Final Table Results

1. BenjaminRolle – ₹75,848*
2. Brunson007 – ₹55,998*
3. Bakara – ₹45,757*
4. Ali$ha – ₹44,772*
5. RadiumSingh – ₹38,460*
6. SplitSuit – ₹28,378*
7. rawbetvadra – ₹26,524*
8. SachinGunnpal – ₹12,261

*denotes a seven-way deal

 

PokerStars India

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

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 109

Re-entries – 94

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,07,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹5,07,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹10,15,000

Places Paid – 23goo

After a series of solid performances marked by 15 final table finishes this past month, Clinton ‘Clinton Tavares’ Tavares finally stood atop the winner’s podium last night, bridging a rare month-long title gap.

Tavares displayed sheer brilliance among the 203 participants (109 unique) in PokerStars India’s ₹9 Lakhs GTD The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition. Entering the 8 PM flagship event four times, he persevered and clinched a grand victory after a challenging six-hour session. This accomplishment rewarded him with a significant ₹2.55 Lakhs (₹1.66 Lakhs in bounties), marking his second victory in this event this year.

 

But that wasn’t the end of Tavares’ spectacular Friday evening. He added a considerable ₹2.87 Lakhs to his earnings from five deep runs:

> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,55,130

> 7th in Adda52’s Friday Bounty for ₹21,429

> 31st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹5,864

> 30th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 for ₹2,813

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹1,973

Clinton Tavares’ online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹61.37 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #34 | Annual Winnings: ₹93.98 Lakhs

Meanwhile, the celebrated IOPC The Crown and PPC The Bracelet champion Saurabh ‘saurabh21’ Rohila demonstrated an impressive performance. He finished as a runner-up in The Big Bash, adding ₹1,01,106 (₹11,875 from bounties) to his tally. Beyond this commendable finish, Rohila garnered an astounding ₹5.79 Lakhs from five significant finishes:

 

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #100 Friday Showdown for ₹4,15,387

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,01,106

> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #102 Friday Magnate for ₹49,136

> 9th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 for ₹11,732

> 122nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹1,926

Saurabh Rohila’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.10 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #22 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.28 Crores | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Young Gun Neel ‘Worm236’ Joshi also made a mark in The Big Bash, finishing third for ₹82,402. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.73 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Mohak ‘Flyingmuck’ Kapoor, the #1 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, accrued over ₹1.23 Lakhs through nine deep runs, reaching the final table in three. His standout Friday achievements include:

 

> 5th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹56,187

> 3rd in Pocket52`s Predator PLO5 for ₹23,778

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹15,240

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹11,373

> 36th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹4,472

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #35 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.21 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

The other stars that illuminated The Big Bash final table included distinguished pro and coach Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh (4th for ₹69,401), Adwait ‘Adwait Pol’ Pol (6th for ₹47,873), Varun ‘wardev’ Devayya (8th for ₹25,608), and last night’s Legend #103 champion Pranay ‘aankhdikhatahai’ Chawla (9th for ₹23,416).

With a ₹5,500 entry fee, The Big Bash amassed a prize pool of ₹10.15 Lakhs, surpassing its advertised guarantee. The top 23 finishers were rewarded for their exceptional gameplay.

PokerStars India also delighted five random players across 20 tables with tickets to the Spin & Gos and Royal Rumble as part of its Ticket Drop Promotion!

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. Clinton ‘Clinton Tavares’ Tavares – ₹2,55,130
2. Saurabh ‘saurabh21’ Rohila – ₹1,01,106
3. Neel ‘Worm236’ Joshi – ₹82,402
4. Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh – ₹69,401
5. Mohak ‘Flyingmuck’ Kapoor – ₹56,187
6. Adwait ‘Adwait Pol’ Pol – ₹47,873
7. Shardul ‘merci999’ Parthasarathi – ₹27,274
8. Varun ‘wardev’ Devayya – ₹25,608
9. Pranay ‘aankhdikhatahai’ Chawla – ₹23,416

 

Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid (Won ₹70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for ₹19,232), ‘URKNIGHTMARE<3’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹15,015) and ‘julian_king1310’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹10,568) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

 

Adda52

The Ballers – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,500

Entries – 175

Re-entries – 164

Prize Pool – ₹23,11,980

Places Paid – 34

Our Young Guns have always been at the forefront in high-stakes tournaments, setting benchmarks and raising the bar. Abhishek ‘Mrbroke1’ Sonu, the latest addition to this illustrious list, felt his presence emphatically last night. His masterful performance earned him a whopping ₹5.98 Lakhs, marking two distinguished runs that culminated in a landmark victory. This outstanding performance propelled his annual earnings beyond the significant ₹1.50 Crores milestone.

 

Sonu marked his battleground in Adda52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Ballers. The tournament, which saw a daunting field of 339 players (175 unique), proved no match for Sonu’s prowess. He demonstrated resilience and strategy, entering the fray twice.

After a marathon session lasting nearly eight hours, Sonu bested Adithya ‘rlox1’ NG heads-up, securing The Ballers title. This triumph alone added a colossal ₹5.78 Lakhs to his tally. In a noteworthy performance, Adithya, despite entering twice like Sonu, finished a respectable second, walking away with a commendable ₹3.50 Lakhs.

Sonu’s Friday finishes include:

> 1st in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹5,77,995

> 35th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹20,313

Abhishek Sonu’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹79.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #23 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.51 Crores

Another poker maestro, Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena, who previously emerged victorious in Wednesday’s Legend #90 PLO4 Monster Stack, also enjoyed a fruitful evening. He accumulated a total of ₹3.11 Lakhs across four significant runs:

> 3rd in Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹2,54,318

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #103 for ₹46,229

> 39th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #99 Multi Entry for ₹5,899

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,428

Lavesh Meena’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹57.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11

The Ballers’ final table was a spectacle featuring poker luminaries like last night’s The Weekly HighRoller finalist Kovid fzzfzz’ Saraswat (4th for ₹1.93 Lakhs) and the EndBoss 4.0 champion Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra (6th for ₹86,699).

With an entry fee set at ₹7,500, The Ballers exceeded expectations, generating a mammoth ₹23.12 Lakhs prize pool. The elite top 34 finishers were duly rewarded for their efforts.

Final Table Results

1. Abhishek ‘Mrbroke1’ Sonu – ₹5,77,995
2. Adithya ‘rlox1’ NG – ₹3,50,265
3. Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena – ₹2,54,318
4. Kovid fzzfzz’ Saraswat – ₹1,93,050
5. UNKNOWN – ₹1,32,939
6. Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra – ₹86,699

 

‘Jais001’ (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD Friday Bounty for ₹95,362), Sahil ‘turtle99’ Verma (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD The Ballers Lite for ₹40,165), ‘mallu81’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹31,453), ‘bullzeye’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹13,149), ‘rajjani21’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,618), ‘pranavksagar’ (Won ₹40K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹11,265) and ‘noobstar’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,800) won the other Adda52 marquees.

 

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