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Daily Majors: Sagar Raj, Shriram Varma, Mohak Kapoor, Yash Jaiswal Bag the Biggest Paycheques in the Mid-Week Flagships

Wednesday’s online poker scene was abuzz with significant action and memorable wins despite overlays in many tournaments due to heavy Indian participation at the APT Hanoi Billions in Vietnam. PokerBaazi led the action with its diverse event lineup and building anticipation for the 5 Crores GTD EndBoss 7.0. The eighth qualifier of the EndBoss drew a mix of seasoned and emerging players, all vying for a spot in the much-awaited finale. Additionally, the upcoming PokerBaazi Classics starting Sunday promises to escalate the excitement.

Pocket52’s fifth-anniversary celebrations are in full swing with The Pocket Bash Tournament Edition, featuring slashed buy-ins and boosted guarantees in its 8 PM headliner events throughout December. PokerStars India has joined the fray with its Boosted Tournament GTD, scheduling three primetime tournaments for the next four days, raising the stakes. Meanwhile, MPL Poker’s 1.50 Crores GTD Steal Deal Series, now past the mid-way stage, kept mid-stakes players engaged with six exciting tournaments.

Sagar Raj dominated Wednesday’s action, emerging as the top earner with ₹3.97 Lakhs, highlighted by his stunning second-place finishes in PokerBaazi’s WTF (₹1.96 Lakhs) and Spartan Poker’s Destiny (₹1.96 Lakhs), along with another deep run.

Shriram Varma broke a year-long title drought with a stellar victory in Spartan Poker’s Destiny, earning the day’s highest score of ₹2.88 Lakhs, contributing to his day’s total of over ₹3.01 Lakhs.

Yash Jaiswal showcased his prowess in PokerBaazi’s WTF, clinching the title for the second time this year and banking ₹2.52 Lakhs. His day’s total was a commendable ₹2.82 Lakhs, including a title victory, a podium finish, and two additional deep runs.

Vikhyat Ahlawat topped the charts in PokerBaazi’s The Pride, adding ₹2.04 Lakhs to his day’s earnings of ₹2.41 Lakhs. The event saw Ashit Sharma securing ₹1.95 Lakhs as the runner-up after a heads-up deal, marking his third close second in The Pride.

Sahil Aggarwal shone in Adda52’s Maverick, pocketing ₹2.03 Lakhs after a heads-up deal – his second-best score on the platform – pushing his total to an impressive ₹2.25 Lakhs, including a third-place finish in Maverick Lite.

Mohak Kapoor, leading the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, had a prolific mid-week run, accumulating ₹2.83 Lakhs across a dozen deep runs, including two runner-up finishes and an FT appearance. His standout achievement for placing second in Maverick for 1.92 Lakhs after a heads-up deal with Aggarwal.

In MPL Poker’s Steal Deal Series, ‘smartkicker7863‘ emerged victorious in the featured Steal Deal #28 Wednesday Bonanza, winning ₹1.60 Lakhs.

Satyam Verma continued his strong form, winning PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 | Monster Stack and earning ₹1.43 Lakhs. His total haul for the day was ₹2.49 Lakhs, marked by a title victory and a final table finish. Myron Pereira finished runner-up for 78,827, netting 88,877 overall.

Rahul Purohit secured a win in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite, bagging ₹1.05 Lakhs after a heads-up deal.

Other notable winners on PokerBaazi included ‘aloneop’ taking down the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 74,550 and ‘bobhq’ winning the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for 77,300.

Karan Thakker had a successful outing, winning Pocket52’s Pocket Rocket for ₹91,656 and his maiden title on the platform, while Hemant Gagwana finished second for ₹64,377.

Junglee Poker’s Primetime Wish saw ‘ballbat8498666‘ clinching the top spot and earning ₹46,700.

The day also celebrated champions like Wasim Raja, Harsh Karanpuria, Rahul Kumar, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, and Divyansh Chandra.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

The Pride – 15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 4,030

Entries – 224

Re-entries – 184

Prize Pool – 15,00,000

Places Paid – 77

Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat has been on a remarkable winning streak this week and secured his second major victory in PokerBaazi’s 15 Lakhs GTD The Pride last evening. This win comes on the heels of his success in Monday’s PLO-5 BOOST and a third-place finish in Tuesday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.

Ahlawat’s latest triumph in the 8 PM flagship event on PokerBaazi saw him skillfully navigating a challenging field of 408 entries (224 unique). The intense competition, spanning six hours and thirty-eight minutes, saw Ahlawat pocketing a substantial 2.04 Lakhs following a heads-up deal.

Vikhyat Ahlawat
Vikhyat Ahlawat

 

Demonstrating his versatility and endurance, Ahlawat also made significant strides in five other tournaments on Wednesday, amassing over 2.41 Lakhs in total earnings:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for 2,03,878* (heads-up deal)

> 11th in Adda52’s Maverick for 13,950

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for 11,890

> 29th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 5,000

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for 3,350

> 21st in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for 3,113

Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 3.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 68.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #20 | Annual Winnings: 2.27 Crores | Annual Profits: 29.76 Lakhs

In the same event, Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma, who entered twice, was tantalizingly close to his first The Pride victory but ultimately finished as the runner-up for the third time, earning 1.95 Lakhs from the heads-up deal.

Ashit Sharma
Ashit Sharma

 

The final table of The Pride featured a lineup of skilled players, including Rahul ‘createdd’ Kumar M Jain, who finished third with 1.23 Lakhs, Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani in fourth place, earning 92,400, and Monday‘s standout JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar, who secured eighth place with 64,500.

With many regulars participating in the APT Hanoi Billions, the 4,030 priced The Pride, like many flagship events last evening, experienced an overlay shortfall of 72,000. However, this shortfall proved advantageous for the top 77 finishers, who benefited from the added value in the event.

Final Table Results

  1. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – 2,03,878*
  2. Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma – 1,95,122*
  3. Rahul ‘createdd’ Kumar M Jain – 1,23,300
  4. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – 92,400
  5. JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar – 64,500
  6. undeniable – 45,150
  7. Whoarewe – 36,450
  8. kj777 – 29,400

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

WTF – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 497

Re-entries – 454

Prize Pool – ₹18,19,000

Places Paid – 155

Wednesday’s poker scene on PokerBaazi witnessed a triumphant performance by Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal. Coming off his recent victories in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo and PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost last month, Jaiswal continued his winning streak by securing the ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF title, his second triumph in this event this year.

Jaiswal showcased his skill and endurance in PokerBaazi`s 7:30 PM flagship event, outlasting a competitive field of 951 players (497 unique). His strategic gameplay led to a massive win of ₹2.52 Lakhs after more than eight hours of thrilling action.

Yash Jaiswal
Yash Jaiswal

 

Beyond his headline-grabbing win, Jaiswal also made significant strides in other tournaments, accumulating a handsome total of ₹2.82 Lakhs from a title victory, another podium finish, and two other deep runs:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,51,786

> 3rd in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹23,740

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹4,064

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,687

Yash Jaiswal’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹26.60 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #27 | Annual Winnings: ₹76.25 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹16.77 Lakhs

Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj, last month’s Godfather victor, also dazzled with two second-place finishes in PokerBaazi’s WTF and Spartan Poker’s Destiny within a 1-hour window, earning a combined ₹3.97 Lakhs across three deep runs. His performance marked him as the day`s top scorer!

Sagar Raj
Sagar Raj

 

Raj`s Wednesday achievements include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,96,480

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹1,95,600

> 16th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹5,041

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹43.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.59 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹18.09 Lakhs

Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh, the Big Bubble Rush champion of October, also had a successful night. He accumulated ₹1.25 Lakhs across three deep runs, underscored by a stellar two final table finishes:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,00,059

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹18,286

> 20th in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 / Monster Stack for ₹5,913

Ashish Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹51.36 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | Annual Winnings: ₹9.03 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹57,375

The WTF’s final table also featured strong finishes from Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra (3rd for ₹1,47,360) and Rahul ‘slowroller’ Melwani (8th for ₹25,652).

The WTF, with an entry fee of ₹2,200, surpassed its guarantee, gathering an additional ₹3.19 Lakhs for a total prize pool of ₹18.19 Lakhs, shared among the top 155 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Yash ‘ShakeyAnimal’ Jaiswal – ₹2,51,786
  2. Sagar ‘BustedAA’ Raj – ₹1,96,480
  3. Guneet ‘guntz’ Kwatra – ₹1,47,360
  4. Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹1,00,059
  5. Amit1Sur – ₹69,132
  6. Shivack – ₹48,210
  7. rich daddy – ₹34,384
  8. Rahul ‘slow roller’ Melwani – ₹25,652

 

The Pride Lite – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,012

Entries – 256

Re-entries – 174

Prize Pool – ₹7,52,500

Places Paid – 77

Mid-stakes poker specialist Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit stood out in the mid-week poker action by securing a notable victory in PokerBaazi`s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD The Pride Lite. Purohit, showcasing his skill and endurance, emerged victorious from a field of 430 entries (256 unique) after a nearly seven-hour-long contest. Following a heads-up deal, he won the 7 PM event for ₹1.05 Lakhs, marking his eighth title victory on PokerBaazi this year.

Rahul Purohit
Rahul Purohit

 

Rahul Purohit online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.40 Crores | Lifetime Profit: ₹20.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #13

The runner-up spot in The Pride Lite was clinched by ‘ragedevil,’ a dedicated PokerBaazi player who entered the event twice and earned ₹95,122 from the deal, marking their highest score on the platform after eight months of active play.

ragedevil’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.41 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹85,599

Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, known for his consistent performances and dominance on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, also had a profitable Wednesday. Kapoor finished fourth in The Pride Lite for ₹46,354, a decent outcome after firing six bullets. His overall earnings for the day reached an enviable ₹2.83 Lakhs across a dozen deep runs.

Mohak Kapoor
Mohak Kapoor

 

Kapoor`s top Wednesday achievements include:

> 2nd in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹1,92,482* (heads-up deal)

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹46,354

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Ultrasonic PKO for ₹12,876

> 22nd in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack for ₹8,062

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹8,000

> 132nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,820

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹3,350

> 16th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹2,792

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,687

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹98.21 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #53 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.63 Crores | Ranked #23 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat also had a notable performance in The Pride Lite, finishing fifth and earning ₹32,358. His total earnings for the day touched ₹1.12 Lakhs, achieved through two final table finishes and an additional three deep runs, getting him past ₹3 Crores in tracked online winnings.

Neeraj Sattawat
Neeraj Sattawat

 

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹46,430

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹32,358

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹18,300

> 24th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹9,294

> 80th PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,640

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹88.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #7

Other notable finalists in The Pride Lite included Shravan ‘Enterthedragon’ Suresh, who finished sixth for ₹22,650, and Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh, who secured seventh place and ₹18,286.

With entry priced at ₹2,012, The Pride Lite created a prize pool of ₹7.53 Lakhs, surpassing the advertised guarantee. The top 77 finishers were rewarded for their efforts.

Final Table Results

  1. Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit – ₹1,05,043*
  2. ragedevil – ₹95,122*
  3. Chupacabra – ₹61,856
  4. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹46,354
  5. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹32,358
  6. Shravan ‘Enterthedragon’ Suresh – ₹22,650
  7. Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹18,286
  8. udixi18 – ₹14,749

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 150

Re-entries – 96

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 47

PokerBaazi regular ‘aloneop, known for his recent third-place finish in the 1000X#42 (6-Max) After Party, secured his first title last evening after seven weeks of active play on the platform.

‘aloneop’ marked his territory in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, navigating through 246 entries (96 unique) in less than six hours, championing the 7:15 PM marquee event for a substantial ₹74,550 top prize.

Finishing closely behind was Rohit ‘ACE1990’ Kumar, who bagged ₹56,200 for his second-place finish.

Rohit Kumar
Rohit Kumar

 

aloneop’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.81 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar, a seasoned banker and poker enthusiast, continued his impressive run, placing third in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹43,850. Khandalkar, who recently won Spartan Poker’s Friday Multi Entry, tallied ₹83,388 from the following finishes:

Pranav Khandalkar
Pranav Khandalkar

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹43,850

> 10th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹20,194

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,050

> 19th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹9,294

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s EndBoss (Qualifier 8)

Pranav Khandalkar’s online stats (including HU SnGs and excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.07 Crores

Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi, who recently joined the elite ‘₹10 Crore Club,’ also had a successful outing with ₹62,862 from seven deep runs, underscored by two final table finishes:

Shardul Parthasarathi
Shardul Parthasarathi

 

> 11th in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 / Monster Stack for ₹15,558

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹14,550

> 4th in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-02 / Big Bubble Rush for ₹11,023

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹8,100

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,731

> 19th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹4,231

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,687

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.01 Crores| Lifetime Profits: ₹2.97 Crores|Titles Won in 2023: #9|Annual Winnings: ₹2.69 Crores|Annual Profits: ₹16.88 Lakhs|Ranked #20 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani (4th for ₹33,300), Naman ‘KidPoker09’ Puri (5th for ₹24,750), and Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan (6th for ₹17,650) were other formidable contenders on the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table.

The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Daily SPRINT booked a ₹71,960 overlay shortfall. Nonetheless, the ₹5 Lakhs GTD prize pool was distributed among the top 47 finishers, ensuring them all substantial prizes for their efforts.

Final Table Results

  1. aloneop – ₹74,550
  2. Rohit ‘ACE1990’ Kumar – ₹56,200
  3. Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar – ₹43,850
  4. Karan ‘collingwood’ Sitlani – ₹33,300
  5. Naman ‘KidPoker09’ Puri – ₹24,750
  6. Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹17,650
  7. Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹14,550

 

5 Crores GTD EndBoss – Qualifier 8

Qualifier 8> Entries – 565 | Re-entries – 189 | Survivors – 61 | Chip Leader – ‘bigusdikus’ (583,000)

Combined> Entries – 3,611 | Re-entries – 1,210 | Survivors – 370 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – ‘BigFishh’ (651,000)

 

‘bobhq’ (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for 77,300), ‘bobhq’ (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for 61,750), ‘brpr1987’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for 39,220), ‘Lonewolf720’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for 22,850), ‘Roshanmer111’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for 21,680), ‘Pokerstars’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD SPRINT for 16,570), and ‘bahubali77710’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD 500X for 14,510) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

 

MPL Poker

Steal Deal #28 Wednesday Bonanza – ₹10 Lakhs

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 207

Re-entries – 78

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 55

MPL Poker’s ongoing Steal Deal Series witnessed another day of intense poker action this Wednesday. Among the six SDS events, the ₹10 Lakhs GTD SDS#28 Wednesday Bonanza captured significant attention, drawing a field of 285 entries, including 207 unique players.

In a display of skill and strategy, the player ‘smartkicker7863‘ emerged as the Wednesday Bonanza champion, conquering the field to seize the top prize of ₹1.60 Lakhs.

The runner-up spot was claimed by ‘timedriver95037,’ who put up a tough fight till the end, earning a commendable ₹1 Lakh for their efforts.

Despite the attractive ₹10 Lakhs prize pool guarantee and a relatively accessible entry fee of ₹3,000, the 8:30 PM flagship encountered a landslide ₹2.16 Lakhs in overlays. Nevertheless, the top 55 players made it past the money line, benefiting from the additional value.

Final Table Results

  1. smartkicker7863 – ₹1,60,000
  2. timedriver95037 – ₹1,00,000
  3. ichayan_ – ₹70,000
  4. dqg4z4ay – ₹45,000
  5. 8233167321 – ₹38,000
  6. hoopsking774412 – ₹32,000

 

The other Steal Deal Series title winners of the day included ‘randyorton’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Steal Deal #29 Wowsome Wednesday for 17,450), ‘girijiiloveyou’ (Won 75K GTD Steal Deal #27 MPL Twilight for 15,750), ‘girijiiloveyou’ (Won 75K GTD Steal Deal #30 Monster Stack for 12,500), ‘leader5888425’ (Won 50K GTD Steal Deal #25 MPL Brunch for 10,481), and ‘renuka1230093’ (Won 50K GTD Steal Deal #26 MPL Sundowner for 9,896).

 

Pocket52

Pocket Rockets – ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 92

Re-entries – 50

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,000

Places Paid – 25

Karan ‘karannthakker’ Thakker achieved a significant feat on Pocket52 this Wednesday, claiming his first title in the ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets. The event, a part of The Pocket Bash Tournament Edition to commemorate the platform`s fifth anniversary, saw Thakker rise to the top amidst a field of 142 entries (92 unique). His victory, culminating in over six hours of intense play, earned him a handsome ₹91,656.

Karan Thakker
Karan Thakker

 

Runner-up Hemant ‘Kingkobra’ Gagwana also made a strong showing, securing ₹64,377 for his efforts.

Karan Thakker’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹49.33 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹20.76 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #13

Mayank ‘MasterDevil’ Shekhar, a familiar face on Pocket52, finished fourth in the Pocket Rockets, bagging ₹36,870. His overall earnings for the day summed up to ₹40,394, thanks to two final table finishes and another deep run:

Mayank Shekhar
Mayank Shekhar

 

> 4th in Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets for ₹36,870

> 6th in Adda52’s Bounty Adda for ₹1,924

> 60th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for ₹1,600

Mayank Shekhar`s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹34.97 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.04 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2022: #2

The Pocket Rockets’ final table also featured accomplished players like poker streamer Jayant ‘jayferro’ Alagawadi (5th for ₹28,683), Young Gun Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover (6th for ₹22,527), and Abhishek ‘OFFsuit’ Mondal (7th for ₹17,900).

With entry pegged at ₹2,200, Pocket Rockets experienced an overlay shortfall of ₹1.16 Lakhs. Nonetheless, Pocket52 ensured the top 25 finishers were aptly rewarded from the promised ₹4.50 Lakhs prize pool, distributing Tournament Discount Credit (TDC) to cover the overlay.

Final Table Results

  1. Karan ‘karannthakker’ Thakker – ₹91,656
  2. Hemant ‘Kingkobra’ Gagwana – ₹64,377
  3. AAKKQQJJ_12587485 – ₹48,331
  4. Mayank ‘MasterDevil’ Shekhar – ₹36,870
  5. Jayant ‘jayferro’ Alagawadi – ₹28,683
  6. Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover – ₹22,527
  7. Abhishek ‘OFFsuit’ Mondal – ₹17,900
  8. DHAMAL – ₹14,420

 

‘pokersage’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Brunch for 29,096) and Wasimmadking111’ Raja Khan (Won 1 Lakh GTD Soda for 23,260) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

 

Junglee Poker

Primetime Wish – ₹2 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,500

Entries – 110

Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000

Places Paid – 14

Junglee Poker’s ₹2 Lakhs GTD Primetime Wish culminated in an exciting finish last night, with 110 contenders battling for supremacy in the 8 PM tournament. The intense competition extended until 12:42 AM.

When the dust settled, the player ‘ballbat8498666‘ emerged victorious, who, after firing two bullets, claimed the top spot with a commendable prize of ₹46,700.

Close on the heels was ‘performer2479309,’ who also entered the event twice, finishing in a praiseworthy second place and pocketing ₹35,240.

The JK – Stackstorm PKO, with its affordable entry fee of ₹1,500, encountered an overlay shortfall of ₹51,500. Despite this, the top 14 finishers were rewarded from the ₹2 Lakhs prize pool, ensuring that each of them received a fair share of the winnings for their efforts.

Final Table Results

  1. ballbat8498666 – ₹46,700
  2. performer2479309 – ₹35,240
  3. kitesport31193645 – ₹26,600
  4. nayak23 – ₹20,060
  5. skilln33495259 – ₹15,120
  6. dhoni17111 – ₹11,420
  7. parveen4848 – ₹8,800
  8. Paritosh32716729 – ₹6,780

 

 

PokerStars India

Boosted GTD-01 | Monster Stack – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,850

Entries – 107

Re-entries – 88

Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,64,795

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,35,205

Total Prize Pool – ₹7,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma, well-known for his consistent performances and as last week’s Destiny champion, once again made waves this Wednesday. Verma racked up a substantial ₹2.49 Lakhs in total winnings, marked by a remarkable title victory and another final table finish.

Verma`s standout achievement was seizing victory in the featured event on the opening day of PokerStars India’s Boosted Tournament Guarantees carnival, the ₹7 Lakhs GTD Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack.

Satyam Verma
Satyam Verma

 

Verma excelled in the 8 PM primetime event in under seven hours, overcoming 106 competitors in a field of 195 entries. Entering the event twice, his strategic gameplay led to a rewarding ₹1.43 Lakhs (₹78,658 in bounties) prize. Approximately 45 minutes before clinching the Monster Stack title, Verma booked another six-figure haul in Destiny, falling three places short of defending his title!

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack for ₹1,42,537

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹1,06,560

Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #25 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.19 Crores

In the Monster Stack, Verma faced a strong final opponent in Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira, who fired three bullets and finished as the runner-up, earning ₹78,827 (₹14,947 in bounties). Pereira had an eventful day, amassing ₹88,877 from two deep runs and additional bounties:

Myron Pereira
Myron Pereira

 

> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack for ₹78,827

> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹10,050

> Won bounties worth ₹1,600 in Adda52’s Bounty Madness

> Won bounties worth ₹921 in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-02 Big Bubble Rush

Myron Pereira’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.49 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #19 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.14 Crores | Ranked #12 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Young Gun Devang ‘trappyfish93’ Yadav, building on his third-place finish in The Endeavour the day before, repeated the feat in Monster Stack. Entering twice, Yadav pocketed a commendable ₹57,286 in third place.

JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar also maintained his momentum from Monday, securing ₹1.13 Lakhs from four deep runs and additional bounties, headlined by two final table finishes:

Jaikiran Kumar
Jaikiran Kumar

 

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for ₹64,500

> 4th in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack for ₹37,872

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹6,731

> 46th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,950

> Won bounties worth ₹400 in Adda52’s Bounty Madness

JaiKiran Kumar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.68 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹59.08 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹96.54 Lakhs

Popular streamer Shobhit ‘Shobz569’ Bhargava showcased his skills live, making final tables in two PokerStars India marquees, and added ₹49,263 to his day’s tally.

Shobhit Bhargava
Shobhit Bhargava

 

> 6th in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack for ₹35,200

> 3rd in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-02 Big Bubble Rush for ₹14,063

Shobhit Bhargava’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹27.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

You can watch the replay of Shobhit Bhargava’s Wednesday exploits in his stream below.

Poker coach Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh (5th for ₹30,738) and his former mentor and India’s poker pioneer Aditya ‘Artooriouss’ Agarwal (7th for ₹28,719) were other poker luminaries gracing the Monster Stack final table.

With entry pegged at ₹3,850, the Monster Stack recorded a marginal ₹29,590 in overlays, with the top 23 finishers cashing in.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

  1. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹1,42,537
  2. Myron ‘khAAbib’ Pereira – ₹78,827
  3. Devang ‘trappyfish93’ Yadav – ₹57,286
  4. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹37,872
  5. Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh – ₹30,738
  6. Shobhit ‘Shobz569’ Bhargava – ₹35,200
  7. Aditya ‘Artooriouss’ Agarwal – ₹28,719

 

‘Prat920830’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD Boosted GTD-02 Big Bubble Rush 48,745), ‘Jehrox69’ (Won 70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for 15,152), and ‘sunil jaga’ (Won 50K GTD Boosted GTD-02 Bounty Adrenaline 13,005), and ‘greed_a75’ Madaye (Won 50K GTD Superstack PKO 8-Max for 11,167) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

 

Spartan Poker

Destiny – 12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 5,500

Entries – 113

Re-entries – 37

Re-buys – 87

Prize Pool – 12,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Last evening, Shriram ‘MasterBet10’ Varma raised quite the storm on Spartan Poker, ending his year-long wait for a title with a triumphant win in the12 Lakhs GTD Destiny. Varma, who recently secured a runner-up finish in the BSS Kickoff, excelled in a competitive seven-hour session against 237 entries (113 unique). His perseverance and skilful play rewarded him with the day’s single-highest score of 2.88 Lakhs, marking his performance on Spartan Poker this year.

Shriram Varma
Shriram Varma

 

Varma’s success extended to PokerBaazi’s The Pride, where he finished 21st, adding 13,350 to his winnings. His total earnings for the day surpassed 3.01 Lakhs.

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for 2,88,000

> 21st in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for 13,350

Shriram Varma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 78.94 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The bragging rights for topping the Wednesday charts went to Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj, who accumulated a hefty 3.97 Lakhs from three notable finishes, including a close second place in two headline tournaments!

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 1,96,480

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for 1,95,600

> 16th in Adda52’s Bounty Madness for 5,041

Sagar Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 2.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 43.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: 1.59 Crores | Annual Profits: 18.09 Lakhs

Another standout performer was Satyam ‘GTOonTilt’ Verma, last week’s Destiny champion. Verma augmented his bankroll by 2.49 Lakhs with two final table finishes, including a win in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack!

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Boosted GTD-01 Monster Stack for 1,42,537

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for 1,06,560

Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Adda52 and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 2.85 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 87.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #26 | Annual Winnings: 2.19 Crores| Annual Profits: 56.66 Lakhs

Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat also crossed the six-figure earnings mark with 1.12 Lakhs from five deep runs, which included two final table appearances, hitting 3 Crores in tracked online winnings.

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for 46,430

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for 32,358

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride for 18,300

> 24th in Adda52’s Maverick for 9,294

> 80th PokerBaazi’s WTF for 5,640

Neeraj Sattawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: 3 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 88.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #7

The Destiny’s final table was a star-studded affair, featuring seasoned players like Arpan ‘Cadis Etrama Di Raizel’ Majhi (3rd for 1.29 Lakhs), last night’s Boosted GTD-01|Monster Stack finalist Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh (6th for 67,080), and Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur (8th for 37,200).

With entry pegged at 5,500, Destiny recorded a negligible 15,000 in overlays. The top 20 finishers walked past the money line.

Final Table Results

  1. Shriram ‘MasterBet10’ Varma – 2,88,000
  2. Sagar ‘JugaduNash’ Raj – 1,95,600
  3. Arpan ‘Cadis Etrama Di Raizel’ Majhi – 1,29,000
  4. Satyam ‘GTOonTilt’ Verma – 1,06,560
  5. byggare – 85,560
  6. Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh – 67,080
  7. Neeraj ‘NeeruNJ’ Sattawat – 50,280
  8. Karan ‘Junior-KK’ Kapur – 37,200

 

‘MacMafia’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for 42,203), ‘airbenderr’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for 29,200), Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (Won 75K GTD Monster Turbo for 20,057), ‘garibaadmi’ (Won 50K GTD Night Rider for 16,528), Sabyasachi ‘ClkMouseLsHouse’ Chakraborty (Won 50K GTD Hold’em PKO for 15,338), ‘Vipul27031985’ (Won 50K GTD Chip Up- Triple Chance for 11,549), and ‘PitziTiger’ (Won 20K GTD PKO for 7,144), and ‘SHAMBHU 30’ (Won 25K GTD Centurion for 6,000) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

 

Adda52

Maverick – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,000

Entries – 203

Re-entries – 185

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 62

Wednesday’s primetime poker action on Adda52 was dominated by Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal’s remarkable performance. Aggarwal, a consistent performer on the platform, added another significant win to his Adda52 achievements by championing the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Maverick. This victory comes on the heels of his recent successes in the Monster Turbo, Afternoon Adda, and Nighttide DST Adda in November.

Sahil Aggarwal
Sahil Aggarwal

 

In the Maverick, Aggarwal displayed his poker expertise by outlasting a field of 388 entrants (203 unique) in just under eight hours. His strategic and commanding gameplay earned him the top prize of ₹2.03 Lakhs, following a heads-up deal. This win, marking his second-best score on Adda52 and third-highest overall, was achieved merely 90 minutes after he secured a third-place finish in the Maverick Lite. Aggarwal’s total earnings for the day soared to a striking ₹2.25 Lakhs from the following finishes:

> 1st in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹2,03,305* (heads-up deal)

> 3rd in Adda52’s Maverick Lite for ₹12,257

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6 Max) for ₹8,463

Sahil Aggarwal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India & Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹82.35 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.04 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #42 | Annual Winnings: ₹77.16 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹13.18 Lakhs

Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor, another formidable player currently leading the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, delivered an outstanding performance. Despite falling short of the Maverick title, Kapoor finished as runner-up, pocketing ₹1.92 Lakhs through a heads-up deal with Aggarwal. His cumulative earnings for the day reached a stunning ₹2.83 Lakhs, stemming from an impressive 12 deep runs, including two runner-up finishes and an FT appearance.

Mohak Kapoor
Mohak Kapoor

 

Kapoor`s top Wednesday achievements include:

> 2nd in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹1,92,482* (heads-up deal)

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Pride Lite for ₹46,354

> 2nd in PokerStarsIndia’s Ultrasonic PKO for ₹12,876

> 22nd in PokerStarsIndia’s Boosted Gtd-01 / Monster Stack for ₹8,062

> 13th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹8,000

> 132nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,820

> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹3,350

> 16th in Adda52’s Nighttide DST Adda for ₹2,792

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹2,687

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹98.21 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #53 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.63 Crores | Ranked #23 in the 2023 Leaderboard (Total Cashes) | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

The Maverick`s final table saw fierce competition with top pros like Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani (4th for ₹89,944), Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra (5th for ₹65,928), Young Gun Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya (6th for ₹48,325), Armaan ‘tandavam’ Kochhar (7th for ₹35,422) and Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee (8th for ₹25,964), all vying for the title.

With an entry fee set at ₹3,000, the Maverick recorded a glaring ₹4.42 Lakhs in overlays, providing additional value for the top 62 finishers who shared in the promised ₹15 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

  1. Sahil ‘cashout69’ Aggarwal – ₹2,03,305*
  2. Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor – ₹1,92,482*
  3. victor12 – ₹1,22,707
  4. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani – ₹89,944
  5. Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹65,928
  6. Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya – ₹48,325
  7. Armaan ‘tandavam’ Kochhar – ₹35,422
  8. Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee – ₹25,964

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

‘GABBARISBACK143’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for 32,772), Harsh ‘harsh20’ Karanpuria (Won 1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for 22,813), ‘Babli22’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for 20,806), ‘playhereforsure13’ (Won 50K GTD Morning Adda for 12,558), ‘d111111’ (Won 40K GTD Sundown Adda for 12,260), and Divyansh ‘divyansh2906’ Chandra (Won 50K GTD Bounty Adda for 11,942) won the other Adda52 marquees.

 

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Daily Majors: Amit Gehani, Deepankur Gupta, Gautam Rohilla & Guneet Kwatra Make a Dazzling Thursday Run

Thursday was a whirlwind of action in the online poker realm. The spotlight shone brightly on Spartan Poker’s mammoth ₹25 Crores GTD Legend Poker Series. Simultaneously, seasoned players juggled PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Crores GTD G.O.A.T. qualifiers and dabbled in Junglee Poker’s ₹75 Lakhs GTD Junglee Rumble Series.

But the poker fiesta continues. MPL Poker unveils its brand-new ₹2.50 Crores GTD Poker Master Series today. For those eyeing quick wins, A23 Poker’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Freeroll is set to roll at 8 PM tonight. Additionally, Natural8 India’s ₹8,88,888 Lakhs GTD Launch Party Freeroll 1 is gearing up for a 7:30 PM start!

Nirav Parikh stole the spotlight on Thursday, transforming a modest ₹550 satellite investment into a mammoth ₹17.55 Lakhs triumph in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling. As the Day 1C chip leader, Parikh’s outstanding performance brought in a substantial payout and offset all his previous setbacks. Meanwhile, Dhruva Kalra, who previously claimed the fifth spot in the IOPC 15.0 The Crown, showcased resilience, clinching the runner-up position and netting an impressive ₹9.66 Lakhs.

Amit Gehani, too, left a significant mark, accumulating over ₹8.88 Lakhs. His standout achievement was clinching first place in Spartan Poker’s Legend #95 Thursday Magnate (6-Max). Entering the fray through a ₹2,200 satellite, Gehani walked away richer by ₹6.92 Lakhs, clinching his second Legend title of the ongoing series. Not to be outdone, Mayank Maruka, a three-time LPS title holder in the series, reaffirmed his table dominance. He clinched the second spot, garnering his second-highest online payout of ₹6.88 Lakhs, amplified to ₹7.66 Lakhs through a strategic heads-up deal and five cashouts.

Deepankur Gupta reignited his winning streak after a three-month hiatus, reigning supreme in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown and bagging a handsome ₹6.23 Lakhs, elevating his total earnings to ₹6.56 Lakhs for the day. ‘mindcritic’ clinched an impressive second place, recording a personal high with a ₹3.96 Lakhs payout.

Bibhu Agarwal (Won Legend #96 for ₹1.38 Lakhs), Prafull Hasbe (Won Legend #92 for ₹66,450), and Devinder Bahia (Won Legend #91 PKO for ₹28,598) won the other Legend titles on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Gautam Rohilla, previously the runner-up in MoneyMaker 43.0, continued his remarkable form. He accumulated a whopping ₹5.83 Lakhs from two outstanding performances. Notably, Rohilla clinched victory in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, pocketing ₹3.93 Lakhs after a three-way deal. The deal also saw Ashish Nailwal finishing second with ₹2.98 Lakhs and ‘dopeinderx’ claiming third, earning ₹2.94 Lakhs.

Debneil Mukherjee once again showcased his prowess by clinching victory in Adda52’s prestigious Godfather event, pocketing an impressive ₹5.43 Lakhs. Upcoming talent Gopal Bajaj secured the second spot, amassing ₹4.32 Lakhs, which pushed his online tally beyond the coveted ₹1 Crore milestone.

Guneet Kwatra, fresh off his triumph as the Destiny champion earlier this month, reaffirmed his dominance with a spectacular win in Pocket52’s Thursday Highroller, claiming a handsome ₹3.70 Lakhs. Meanwhile, the formidable Rishab Malik finished a close second, earning a tidy sum of ₹1.83 Lakhs.

Vinayak Bajaj made headlines with a stellar win in PokerBaazi’s WTF, bagging a well-earned ₹2.70 Lakhs. Veteran pro Anish Arora followed suit, clinching the second spot and a bountiful ₹2.63 Lakhs, all thanks to a strategic heads-up agreement.

Suresh Kolli broke his nine-month dry spell with a notable win in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, marking his top earnings for the year at ₹2.54 Lakhs. Ravi Kumar Chandran closely trailed, bagging ₹1.94 Lakhs for his runner-up finish.

In another thrilling event, Areyann Gurbaxani stormed to victory in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, garnering a record ₹1.86 Lakhs and ending his month-long title drought, with his total takings amounting to ₹2.31 Lakhs. The formidable Shagun Jain narrowly missed out on the top spot in Pocket Magnets but still walked away with ₹1.30 Lakhs – his cumulative earnings for the day reached ₹2.84 Lakhs, owing to two strong final table performances.

Other standout victors from Thursday’s action-packed slate included Arpan Majhi, Roshan Fernandes, and Aabhas Bandlish.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,250

Entries – 189

Re-entries – 165

Prize Pool – ₹26,55,000

Places Paid – 49

Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla is on a roll! Just days after a riveting second-place finish in #TheMoneyMaker 43.0, Rohilla made a solid comeback on Thursday, putting on a poker masterclass. The fitness aficionado made a significant impact, notching two commendable performances that enhanced his online earnings by a stunning ₹5.83 Lakhs.

The highlight of Rohilla’s night was his dominant victory in PokerBaazi’s 8 PM flagship event, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. Battling a robust field of 354 participants (189 unique), Rohilla emerged victorious after a seven-hour marathon. He sealed his victory after striking a three-way deal, pocketing a handsome ₹3.93 Lakhs, marking his debut win in this Thursday headliner.

Gautam Rohilla
Gautam Rohilla

 

Further adding to his success, Rohilla also marked his presence on the final table of Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown. His Thursday achievements include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹3,93,362* (three-way deal)

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for ₹1,89,322

Gautam Rohila’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

In the three-way deal that concluded The Summit, Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal and ‘dopeinderx’ were the other notable beneficiaries, finishing second for ₹2.98 Lakhs and third for ₹2.94 Lakhs, respectively.

Ashish Nailwal
Ashish Nailwal

 

Nailwal, known for his string of runner-up finishes like in the recent IMPS#20 Mini Main Event and the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, accumulated ₹3.26 Lakhs from three significant finishes on Thursday. These include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,98,233* (three-way deal)

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹16,155

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹12,000

Ashish Nailwal’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.92 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹84.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023:#2

Upcoming poker prodigy Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair also made his mark, amassing ₹2.33 Lakhs from four notable finishes:

Hardik Nair
Hardik Nair

 

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1,84,523

> 21st in SpartanPoker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for ₹29,741

> 43rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,750

> 143rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,847

Hardik Nair’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.80 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹70.27 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #30 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.52 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹51.47 Lakhs

Online stalwart Ramji Kishore ‘upswing4eva’ G showcased his skills, collecting ₹1.23 Lakhs from three finishes:

Ramji Kishore G
Ramji Kishore G

 

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹99,297

> 31st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹21,540

> 97th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,763

Ramji Kishore G’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.74 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain (opted out of our tracking), Sunday`s Ragnarok champion, was another standout performer, finishing fourth in The Summit and bagging ₹1.53 Lakhs.

PokerBaazi’s The Summit was a roaring success, smashing its advertised guarantee. With an entry fee of ₹8,250, the event generated a massive prize pool of ₹26.55 Lakhs. The top 49 players walked away with their share of the spoils.

Final Table Results

  1. Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohilla – ₹3,93,362*
  2. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹2,98,233*
  3. dopeinderx – ₹2,93,676*
  4. Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹1,84,523
  5. Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain – ₹1,53,459
  6. Leo02 – ₹1,25,316
  7. Ramji Kishore ‘upswing4eva’ G – ₹99,297

*denotes a three-way deal

 

WTF – 20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 542

Re-entries – 535

Prize Pool – ₹26,93,000

Places Paid – 148

Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (opted out of our tracking), the BSS HighRoller champion from September 3, added yet another feather to his cap. Dominating the field on Thursday, Bajaj claimed the crown in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF, navigating through a vast pool of 1,077 participants (542 unique) in a grueling near-10-hour contest. After a shrewd heads-up negotiation, Bajaj walked away with the championship and a whopping ₹2.70 Lakhs in winnings.

Vinayak Bajaj
Vinayak Bajaj

 

Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora clinched the second spot, garnering an impressive ₹2,63,408. This accolade nudged Arora tantalizingly close to achieving the ₹2.99 Crore benchmark in documented online earnings. Additionally, Arora advanced from the Qualifier 1 round in PokerBaazi’s G.O.A.T that same evening.

Anish Arora’s online stats now stand at Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.99 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹50.96 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Young Gun Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta also made waves, accumulating a commendable ₹2.23 Lakhs from four ITM placements:

Anmol Mehta
Anmol Mehta

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,61,550

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹33,188

> 10th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #96 Turbo for ₹14,315

> 8th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹13,750

Other distinguished finalists securing payouts were Abhishek ‘singhsaab’ Goindi (4th for ₹1,30,048), Snehil ‘snehil99’ Aggarwal (6th for ₹77,275), and Arjanveer Singh ‘holdbaby’ Chadha (7th for ₹55,196).

Requiring a ₹2,750 buy-in, the WTF event amassed an impressive ₹26.93 Lakhs prize pool, benefiting the top 148 contenders.

Final Table Results

  1. Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj – ₹2,70,246*
  2. Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹2,63,408*
  3. Anmol ‘anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹1,61,550
  4. Abhishek ‘singhsaab’ Goindi – ₹1,30,048
  5. Ishan0018 – ₹1,03,123
  6. Snehil ‘snehil99’ Aggarwal – ₹77,275
  7. Arjanveer Singh ‘holdbaby’ Chadha – ₹55,196
  8. ALLinBoy – ₹40,388

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 151

Re-entries – 110

Prize Pool – ₹5,22,000

Places Paid – 53

Arpan ‘Novus’ Majhi, after clinching the title in Wednesday’s Daily 1000X, continued his winning streak by emerging victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Requiring two shots in the tournament, Majhi expertly maneuvered a competitive field comprising 261 entrants (151 unique). His journey to the top culminated after a riveting five-hour and 43-minute session.

Majhi faced off against Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra in the heads-up battle, a noteworthy competitor who finished third in last night’s Monster Turbo and also entered the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT twice. Triumphing in this nail-biting duel, Majhi grabbed his third title in the 7:15 PM marquee tournament and pocketed a handsome ₹80,701. Meanwhile, Mishra settled for a still impressive second-place cash prize of ₹61,126.

Amrit Mishra
Amrit Mishra

 

Arpan Majhi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.27 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹67.90 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9

Amrit Mishra, the recent Legend #86 champion had an impressive Thursday as well. He accumulated total winnings of ₹1.61 Lakhs from four remarkable performances, two of which led him to the final table.

> 3rd in Adda52’s MonsterTurbo for ₹63,750

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹61,126

> 176th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for ₹20,112

> 39th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for ₹16,095

Amrit Mishra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.42 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹50.24 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Noteworthy contenders in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT included Wednesday’s Legend #90 PLO4 MonsterStack champion Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena (3rd for ₹47,450), Monday’s The Big Show finalist Anuj ‘technoforever’ Mahajan (4th for ₹35,235) and Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery (7th for ₹14,407).

With participants entering through a buy-in of ₹2,200, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT amassed a prize pool of ₹5.22 Lakhs. This lucrative bounty was shared among the top 53 contenders.

Final Table Results

  1. Arpan ‘Novus’ Majhi – ₹80,701
  2. Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹61,126
  3. Lavesh ‘upay4myweed98’ Meena – ₹47,450
  4. Anuj ‘technoforever’ Mahajan – ₹35,235
  5. vikas96llj – ₹24,899
  6. giggs3933 – ₹17,644
  7. Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery – ₹14,407

 

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost- ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 152

Re-entries – 96

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 47

Elevating his performance from a sixth-place finish in last Friday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, Roshan ‘Noobdoob’ Fernandes displayed outstanding prowess and tactical finesse to triumph in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Boost, concluding in just over five hours.

Competing against a formidable lineup of 248 contenders (152 unique), Fernandes seized his second title of the year in the 2 PM event, pocketing a handsome ₹61,776 as the top prize after a tripartite agreement.

Roshan Fernandes’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹30.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

Current frontrunner on the TLB leaderboard (Points), Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, finished second with a prize of ₹58,454, while Tuesday’s PLO-5 BOOST champion, Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar, took third place, securing ₹54,370. Both benefited from the aforementioned deal.

Mohak Kapoor
Mohak Kapoor

 

Thursday proved fruitful for Mohak Kapoor, as he amassed a total of ₹1.16 Lakhs from nine cash finishes, highlighted by three impressive final table appearances

Kapoor’s Thursday’s strong finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹58,454

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 Boost for ₹23,625

> 154th in Spartan Poker’s LEGEND #71- Sterling Day 2 for ₹10,999

> 126th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,847

> 4th in Adda52’s Freeze Out Adda for ₹3,135

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerSaint): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹91.06 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #38 | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB Leaderboard (Points)

Meanwhile, Sahil Babbar garnered ₹1.03 Lakhs from five distinct cash placements, which included:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹54,370

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹33,188

> 35th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹8,010

> 23rd in Spartan Poker’s LEGEND #91 PKO for ₹4,165

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s Afternoon PLO-5 Boost for ₹3,210

Sahil Babbar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹97.33 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹35.33 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11

The Legend #73 Multi Entry victor, Ishan ‘Ishan2203’ Sharma, entered the event twice before landing in the fourth position of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, earning ₹33,300.

With an entry fee of ₹2,200, the tournament experienced a slight shortfall of ₹4,000. The top 47 spots were compensated.

Final Table Results

  1. Roshan ‘Noobdoob’ Fernandes – ₹61,776*
  2. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹58,454*
  3. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – ₹54,370*
  4. Ishan ‘Ishan2203’ Sharma – ₹33,300
  5. amu218 – ₹24,750
  6. Laipubam – ₹17,650
  7. wellmadeSplit14 – ₹14,550

*denotes a three-way deal

 

₹10 Crores GTD GOAT – Qualifier 1

Q1 > Entries – 1,128 | Re-entries – 386 | Survivors – 142 | Chip Leader – ‘Think_again’ (611,000)

 

‘BITTA2822’ (Won 5 Lakhs GTD Daily 1000X for 74,960), ‘rishuk’ (Won 5 Lakhs GTD SPRINT for 66,245), ‘Bholukaka’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for 48,830), ‘Acejpoker’ (Won 3 Lakhs GTD 1000X Daily for 41,520), ‘mrprakash’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Afternoon PLO-5 Boost for 32,100), ‘aslipapaji’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for 30,420), ‘sam1988’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Evening SPRINT for 14,220), Aabhas ‘MrEVpositive’ Bandlish (Won 50K GTD 5-Max Daily Turbo for 6,330) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

 

Spartan Poker

Legend #71 Sterling – 1 Crore GTD

Buy-in – 5,500

Total Entries – 2,095

Prize Pool – 1,04,75,000

Places Paid – 287

Nirav ‘pavitra0609’ Parikh, active on Spartan Poker for over half a decade, achieved a landmark victory in the grandiose 1 Crore GTD Legend #71 Sterling last night.

Parikh embarked on this expedition after clinching a seat to Day 1C of this colossal multi-flight event through a 550 buy-in satellite. Not only did he secure a spot on Day 2, but he also reigned supreme on Day 1C, emerging as the chip leader.

The re-scheduled Day 2 of the tournament commenced at 10 PM last night, with 287 qualifiers from the 2,095 total entrants battling for poker supremacy. After an intense six-hour face-off, Parikh overcame a galaxy of poker elites, grabbing the title and a whopping payout of 17.55 Lakhs. This accomplishment not only eclipsed his previous best score of 80,250 from a sixth-place Destiny finish on September 13 but also offset his prior losses, positioning him as the day’s top scorer.

Nirav Parikh’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: 24.35 Lakhs | Site Profits: 11.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

While Parikh basked in his victory, IOPC 15.0 The Crown‘s fifth-place finisher Dhruva ‘elder_flower’ Kalra also delivered a stellar performance, narrowly missing the top spot in the Legend #71 Sterling. However, his second-place finish for a mammoth 9.66 Lakhs payout erased his previous setbacks on the platform, marking his second-highest online score.

Dhruva Kalra’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: 93.16 Lakhs | Site Profits: 6.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Pocket52 Team pro Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh continued his impressive streak, amassing 7.09 Lakhs from four deep runs that included two standout final-table finishes. This stellar performance has elevated the SRCC alum to #4 in the Player of the Year race and #9 in annual profits.

Laksh Pal Singh
Laksh Pal Singh

 

Singh’s Thursday achievements include:

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for 5,55,908 (from 4 qualifying stacks)

> 4th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for 1,13,278

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for 26,550

> 49th in Adda52’s Godfather for 13,750

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s GOAT (from Qualifier 1)

Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 15.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 6.24 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: 3.39 Crores | Annual Profits: 93.63 Lakhs | Moves to #4 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #9 in Annual Profits

Meanwhile, Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj rejoiced in amassing 6.42 Lakhs from three significant finishes, making his presence felt at two final tables.

Gokul Raj
Gokul Raj

 

Raj’s Thursday finishes include:

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for 3,21,373

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for 2,96,774

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 24,233

Gokul Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 9.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 3.99 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #5 | Annual Winnings: 1.63 Crores | Annual Profits: 67.85 Lakhs

The Legend #71 Sterling final table also featured poker stalwarts like the IOPC Mastermind Aniket ‘TakingSouls’ Waghmare (3rd for 7.10 Lakhs), Gaurav ‘BIT00Poker’ Verma (5th for 3.98 Lakhs), Myron ‘Zzzzz369’ Pereira (7th for 2.57 Lakhs), and last night’s Legend #95 Thursday Magnate champion Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani (8th for 1.84 Lakhs).

Sporting an entry buy-in of 5,500, Legend #71 Sterling surpassed expectations, gathering a prize pool of 1.05 Crores thanks to an entry field of 2,095 contenders. This significant pot was distributed among the top 287 finishers with a min-cash worth 9,428.

Final Table Results

  1. Nirav ‘pavitra0609’ Parikh – 17,54,563
  2. Dhruva ‘elder_flower’ Kalra – 9,65,795
  3. Aniket ‘TakingSouls’ Waghmare – 7,10,205
  4. Laksh ‘b00mTilt23’ Pal Singh – 4,92,325
  5. Gaurav ‘BIT00Poker’ Verma – 3,98,260
  6. Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj – 3,21,373
  7. Myron ‘Zzzzz369’ Pereira – 2,56,638
  8. Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani – 1,83,941

 

Legend #95 – Thursday Magnate (6-Max) – 30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 22,000

Entries – 95

Re-entries – 36

Re-buys – 50

Prize Pool – 36,20,000

Places Paid – 17

Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani, a celebrated former IOPC The Crown victor and the Legend #46 Multi Entry champion from September 21, hit the ball right out of the park last night! Gehani thrashed out stellar performances in two flagship Legend tournaments, most notably taking down Spartan Poker’s 30 Lakhs GTD Legend #95 Thursday Magnate (6-Max), raking in a staggering 8.88 Lakhs overall.

Amit Gehani
Amit Gehani

 

Gehani’s entry into the Legend #95 Thursday Magnate through a mere 2,200 satellite makes this win particularly rivetting. Battling against an elite roster of 181 players (95 unique) in the 9 PM headliner, Gehani exhibited unparalleled skill throughout the 7.5-hour contest, ultimately seizing the top prize of 6.92 Lakhs and his third Legend Poker Series title – his second at the ongoing series.

Gehani’s Thursday achievements include

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #95 Thursday Magnate for 6,92,009* (heads-up deal)

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for 1,96,092

Amit Gehani’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: 4.59 Crores | Site Profits: 30.23 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: 1.13 Crores | Legend Titles Won: #3

But Gehani wasn’t the only star to shine last night. After an outstanding hat-trick of victories at the ongoing Legend Poker Series this week and an equally compelling Wednesday run, Mayank ‘TwoSmokingBarrels’ Maruka delivered another commendable Thursday performance! Maruka pocketed a striking 6.88 Lakhs as the Legend #95 Thursday Magnate runner-up, his second-best online score to date, courtesy of a heads-up deal.

Mayank Maruka
Mayank Maruka

 

Maruka amassed a whopping 7.66 Lakhs on Thursday from five standout finishes:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #95 Thursday Magnate for 6,88,199* (heads-up deal)

> 10th in Adda52’s Godfather for 31,250

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 29,618

> 156th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for 10,999

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 5,742

Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 4.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 1.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #27 | Annual Winnings: 2.51 Crores | Annual Profits: 63.91 Lakhs | Ranked #18 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #26 in Annual Profits | Legend Titles Won: #4

James ‘Jomathu’ Mathews, who recently secured second place in Legend #76 on September 25, displayed commendable gameplay, clinching the third spot in Legend #95 Thursday Magnate, taking home 5.46 Lakhs. This marks his second-best performance this year.

James Mathews’ Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: 1.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Another formidable player, Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking), known for his runner-up position in Masters#59 on August 10, made his presence felt by finishing sixth in Legend #95, pocketing 2.11 Lakhs.

Eclipsing its advertised guarantee, Legend #95 Thursday Magnate, with its 22,000 entry fee, amassed a hefty 36.20 Lakhs in the prize pool, shared among the top 17 performers.

Final Table Results

  1. Amit ‘Manifest’ Gehani – 6,92,009*
  2. Mayank ‘TwoSmokingBarrels’ Maruka – 6,88,199*
  3. James ‘Jomathu’ Mathews – 5,45,994
  4. Saxbomb – 3,31,230
  5. marking999 – 2,67,156
  6. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – 2,10,684

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Legend #94 Thursday Showdown – 30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 6,600

Entries – 269

Re-entries – 68

Re-buys – 196

Prize Pool – 31,98,000

Places Paid – 47

Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta put on a masterclass in poker strategy last night as he clinched the prestigious 30 Lakhs GTD Legend #94 Thursday Showdown title, part of Spartan Poker`s celebrated Legend Poker Series. This victory is especially significant for Gupta, marking the end of a three-month-long title jinx.

Riding high on the momentum from his recent second-place finish in the Legend #56 Friday Magnate just a week ago, the seasoned pro, a former The Millionaire champion, once again proved his mettle. He expertly worked through a competitive field of 533 entrants (269 unique). The intense eight-hour-long battle culminated with Gupta pocketing a substantial 6.23 Lakhs, making his fourth six-figure score this month alone. This accolade signifies his second Legend title and the first in the current series.

Deepankur Gupta
Deepankur Gupta

 

A notable opponent, ‘mindcritic’, who was the second-place finisher in Legend #86 on Wednesday, marked their 55th MTT on the platform with a personal-best 3.96 Lakhs by securing the runner-up spot in the Legend #94 Thursday Showdown.

Deepankur Gupta had a smashing Thursday run, raking in 6.56 Lakhs via two finishes:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for 6,23,290

> 65th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for 33,206

Deepankur Gupta’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 4.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 1.29 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: 24.87 Lakhs | Legend Titles Won: #2

Meanwhile, Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj continued to impress with his consistent performances. He amassed a significant 6.42 Lakhs over three remarkable placements, two of which were final table finishes:

Gokul Raj
Gokul Raj

 

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for ₹3,21,373

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for 2,96,774

> 24th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for 24,233

Gokul Raj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 9.44 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 3.99 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #5 | Annual Winnings: 1.63 Crores

Another player in the limelight was Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohila, Sunday`s The MoneyMaker 43.0 runner-up. The fitness aficionado celebrated a collective win of 5.83 Lakhs, courtesy of his inaugural title win of the year and another standout final table finish:

Gautam Rohilla
Gautam Rohilla

 

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for 3,93,362

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #94 Thursday Showdown for 1,89,322

Gautam Rohila’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: 2.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 6.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The Legend #94 Thursday Showdown’s final table was adorned with some of the finest talents in the country. This included renowned coach and consistent crusher Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh (opted out of our tracking) (6th for 1.45 Lakhs) and last night`s Godfather champion Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) (8th for 78,031).

The Legend #94 Thursday Showdown, which had an entry fee of 6,600, managed to pool a jaw-dropping 31.98 Lakhs in the prize pot. The rewards were generously spread across the top 47 competitors.

Final Table Results

  1. Deepankur ‘AngryPitbull’ Gupta – 6,23,290
  2. mindcritic – 3,95,912
  3. Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj – 2,96,774
  4. Ew David – 2,40,170
  5. Gautam ‘M8a7’ Rohila – 1,89,322
  6. Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh – 1,44,550
  7. RogerRafaNovak – 1,06,174
  8. Debneil ‘ChhotaDon’ Mukherjee – 78,031

 

Legend #96 – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 220

Re-entries – 51

Re-buys – 138

Prize Pool – ₹8,18,000

Places Paid – 39

Bibhu ‘Vibsi’ Agarwal had a triumphant Thursday outing. Making a late-night dash in Spartan Poker’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Legend #96, Agarwal toppled a competitive 409-entry field (220 unique) in the 9:30 PM Legend Poker Series fixture, landing his maiden Legend title in just over five hours and a handsome ₹1.38 Lakhs in prize money.

Bibhu Agarwal
Bibhu Agarwal

 

Bibhu Agarwal’s online stats (excluding Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹44.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Legend Titles Won: #1

Meanwhile, last week’s Legend #41 Wednesday Magnate victor, Young Gun Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav, almost clinched his second series title. After negotiating a heads-up deal with Agarwal, Yadav took the runner-up spot in Legend #96, pocketing an equally commendable ₹1.35 Lakhs.

Devang Yadav
Devang Yadav

 

That wasn’t all for Yadav; he also left a mark in the day’s featured attraction, Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling, where he secured the 14th position and added another ₹1 Lakh to his kitty. Cumulatively, Yadav’s earnings on Thursday totalled ₹2.36 Lakhs.

Another poker ace, Nitin ‘NITINABD’ Rawat, who finished third in the EndBoss 6.0, also had a productive Thursday. He accumulated ₹91,049 through four significant finishes:

Nitin Rawat
Nitin Rawat

 

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #96 for ₹50,471

> 75th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for ₹18,750

> 44th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,750

> 66th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹8,078

Nitin Rawat’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.51 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13

Other standout players at the Legend #96 final table included Monday’s Legend #76 finalist Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar (6th for ₹38,201), Bharath ‘sanapalbhar’ Kumar (7th for ₹28,057) and Legend #17 & Legend #77 PKO winner Shiven ‘sammy199’ Meena (8th for ₹20,614).

With an entry buy-in set at ₹2,200, the 9:30 PM Legend tournament garnered an ₹8.18 Lakhs prize pool, bestowing the top 39 finishers with payouts.

Final Table Results

  1. Bibhu ‘Vibsi’ Agarwal – ₹1,37,804*
  2. Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav – ₹1,35,244*
  3. hodorthedog – ₹79,755
  4. KanaArjun – ₹64,377
  5. Nitin ‘NITINABD’ Rawat – ₹50,471
  6. Rahul ‘Rahul4444s’ Kumar – ₹38,201
  7. Bharath ‘sanapalbhar’ Kumar – ₹28,057
  8. Shiven ‘sammy199’ Meena – ₹20,614

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Legend #91 PKO – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 142

Re-entries – 63

Rebuy – 99

Prize Pool – ₹3,04,000

Places Paid – 27

Devinder ‘Greko’ Bahia achieved a significant feat on Thursday by clinching his maiden title in the Legend Poker Series during the 3 PM showdown, the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Legend #91 PKO.

In a dynamic assembly of 304 entrants (142 unique), Bahia masterfully marked his first triumph in over a month, garnering a praiseworthy ₹28,598 (₹2,500 in bounties) after a riveting six-hour gameplay. In the climactic moments, a pact was sealed between Bahia and Mohit ‘OfcourseOfcourse’ Savargaonkar. Savargaonkar claimed the second spot, pocketing a handsome ₹54,009 (₹27,910 in bounties).

Mohit Savargaonkar
Mohit Savargaonkar

 

Devinder Bahia Spartan Poker stats: Site winnings: ₹56.01 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹20.12 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11

Manoj ‘cutymannu’ Sharma, the second-place finisher from Tuesday’s Legend #77 PKO, sustained his impressive form in the Legend Poker Series. He earned a laudable third position in Legend #91 PKO, walking away with ₹30,041 (₹12,926 in bounties), taking his total haul to ₹55,989 from three standout performances.

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #91 PKO for ₹30,041

> 77th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for ₹18,750

> 24th in Spartan Poker’s Legend #96 Turbo for ₹7,198

Manoj Sharma’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹74.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

The final table of Legend #91 PKO was adorned with eminent online pros such as the Legend #43 Turbo runner-up Rudramani ‘rud1478’ Pokhrel (5th for ₹14,614) and Legend #48 Thursday Showdown finalist Ankush ‘Ank4u’ Narang (6th for ₹16,798).

With a buy-in set at ₹1,100, the Legend #91 PKO generated an impressive ₹3.04 Lakhs in the prize pool, benefiting the top 27 finishers.

Final Table Results (Including bounties)

  1. Devinder ‘Greko’ Bahia – ₹28,598*
  2. Mohit ‘OfcourseOfcourse’ Savargaonkar – ₹54,009*
  3. Manoj ‘cutymannu’ Sharma – ₹30,041
  4. sanapabhar – ₹13,011
  5. Rudramani ‘rud1478’ Pokhrel – ₹14,614
  6. Ankush ‘Ank4u’ Narang – ₹16,798
  7. ukwads – ₹9,950
  8. AAAAceSSSS – ₹9,957

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

Prafull ‘SanWitcher’ Hasbe (Won 3 Lakhs GTD Legend #92 for 66,450) and Devinder ‘Greko’ Bahia (Won 3 Lakhs GTD Legend #91 PKO for 28,598) won the other Legend titles on Thursday.

 

Legend Poker Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 14

Legend Signature Leaderboard

Vishal ‘SimSlave’ Bajaj is undeniably on fire, reigning supreme on the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Legend Signature leaderboard and maintaining the top spot for a commendable six consecutive days! Accumulating an astounding 2,541 points, Bajaj’s meteoric rise is a testament to his consistent victories, highlighted by an impressive sixth-place finish in the Legend #3 Thursday Showdown and notable runner-up positions in Legend #21 and Legend #54 Sunday Showdowns. His dominance continued as he further cemented his lead with deep runs in two recent Signature LBD events.

Yet, the leaderboard is pulsating with competition! Young Gun Shardul ‘isthat$o’ Parthasarathi holds firm at the second position, showcasing 2,377 points. His upward trajectory is largely attributed to his stellar performance in the Legend #48 Thursday Showdown and a commendable fourth-place stance in the Legend #80 Tuesday Showdown, further boosted by significant runs in a pair of Signature LBD events.

But the competition isn’t solely between the top two. Emerging prominently on the leaderboard is the Legend #24 Esteem victor, Aniket ‘Takingsouls’ Waghmare. Racking up 2,159 points, Waghmare’s rising status is accentuated by his third-place achievement in the recent Legend #71 Sterling.

RankPlayerPoints
1Vishal 'SimSlave' Bajaj2,541
2Shardul 'isthat$o' Parthasarathi2,377
3Aniket 'Takingsouls' Waghmare2,159
4Satyam 'GTOontilt' Verma2,081
5Kritagya 'muckfcukit' Sharma1,978
6Kovid 'Fzzzyyy' Saraswat1,778
7Deepankur 'Angrypitbull' Gupta1,770
8Mithun '1NTU1T1ON' Mahesh1,755
9Guneet 'GeeKay' Kwatra1,707
10Sanat 'orhem3001' Mehrotra1,684

 

Legend High Roller Leaderboard

Vishal ‘SimSlave’ Bajaj continues to reign supreme, firmly grasping the #1 spot on the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Legend High Roller leaderboard for an impressive ten consecutive days. Accumulating a whopping 1,907 points, Bajaj’s laudable achievements encompass a victory in the Legend #29 Monday Magnate, complemented by stellar final table performances in Legend #22 and #69 Sunday Magnates. His recent point influx is thanks to a notable runner-up stance in Legend #81 Tuesday Magnate.

Though Bajaj remains the undeniable leader, the leaderboard below is rife with captivating shifts. Advait ‘Rattler$’ Rajguru, previously in the limelight for his swift climb to the #2 position, reclaimed his #2 rank. With a robust 1,299 points, Rajguru’s rise is underscored by his praiseworthy runner-up achievement in the Legend #49 High Roller (6-Max).

Meanwhile, high stakes maestro Ashish ‘Spewushhhiiiii’ Ahuja, propelled by his fourth-place finish in the Legend #88 PLO High Roller (6 Max), briefly touched the #2 spot but currently holds the #3 position with a total of 1,239 points.

RankPlayer Points
1Vishal 'SimSlave' Bajaj1,907
2Advait 'Rattler$' Rajguru1,454
3Shardul 'Isthat$o' Parthasarathi1,312
4Ashish 'Spewushhhiiiii' Ahuja1,239
5bear_trap1,214
6Laksh Pal 'B00MTiLT23' Singh1,211
7Prem 'Chutny' Madderla1,116
8Kashish 'BeeTa03' Gupta1,086
9Saurabh 'darksider' Rohila1,072
10Confusioner1,008

 

Legend Holdem Leaderboard

RankPlayerPoints
1High Stack4,407
2Ashwin 'A116' Vijay4,248
3Arman 'GigianticRebirth' Khan4,203
4Oni 'bloording_banger' Malhotra3,868
5Neeraj '$elfCliamedPro' Kumar3,246
6Dayanand 'uriel' Prass2,964
7Shardul 'isthat$o' Parthasarathi2,829
8e-shark2,732
9Sashank 'TheTamizhDurrr' Chakravarthy2,667
10Jaikishan 'acebase23' Jangid2,665

 

Legend PLO Leaderboard

RankPlayerPoints
1Lavesh 'ragnarok25' Meena1,512
2sarkarinaukri1,345
3Hey ram1,104
4Shreyas Batman_07 Chopra1,098
5Apelapato1,055
6High Stack1,047
7AAAAceSSSS1,028
8Abhinv 'gambu' Menon1,019
9Anny19841,009
10Vaibhav 'Choubey ji' Temani959

 

Legend Turbo Leaderboard

RankPlayerPoints
1Onas 'Papatumhare' Malhotra2,015
2Memekings1,346
3Manoj 'cutymannu' Sharma1,336
4Shiven 'sammy199' Meena1,219
5Mohit 'thejoker' Mehta1,213
6Neeraj '$elfCliamedPro' Kumar1,148
7Karan 'Majestic' Radia1,083
8Ashwin 'A116' Vijay1,048
9ExpoSupremo1,022
10Mohit 'OfCourseOfCourse' Savargaonkar1,006

 

Legend PKO Leaderboard

RankPlayerPoints
1Abhishek 'Drpokerabc' Chinya1,298
2Karan 'Majestic' Radia1,163
3Lavesh 'Ragnarok25' Meena1,084
4Shiven 'sammy199' Meena1,045
5Shagun '$0gani22' Jain1,018
6Babua kmal karil878
7Dhaval 'mahakal07' Solanki779
8Ankur 'showstopper89' Aryan774
9Mazaaya757
10Kovid 'Fzzzyyy' Sarasswat753

 

₹2.50 Crores GTD Legend Main Event – Day 1D

Day 1D > Entries – 175 | Re-entries – 50 | Re-buys – 113 | Survivors – 51 | Chip Leader – Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila (396,969)

Combined > Entries – 629 | Re-entries – 162 | Re-buys – 395 | Survivors – 188 | Overall Chip Leader – Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (444,759)

 

‘Kingbadshah’ (Won 50K GTD Chip Up for 16,658) won the other Spartan Poker marquee.

 

Pocket52

Thursday Highroller – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 75

Re-entries – 30

Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000

Places Paid – 20

Earlier this month’s Spartan Poker’s Destiny champion, Guneet ‘GeeKay’ Kwatra, once again showcased his prowess by seizing the crown in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Thursday Highroller at Pocket52 last evening.

Amidst a fierce lineup of 105 savvy players (75 unique), Kwatra emerged atop in the 7 PM marquee event, following a rigorous 7.5-hour showdown, pocketing a splendid ₹2,60,915. Cumulatively, his earnings for the day reached an impressive ₹3,70,004, attributed to his stellar performances from the following deep runs:

Guneet Kwatra
Guneet Kwatra

 

> 1st in Pocket52’s Thursday Highroller for ₹2,60,915

> 22nd in Spartan Poker’s Legend #71 Sterling for ₹90,504

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,558

Guneet Kwatra’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.47 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.54 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹27.28 Lakhs

In a battleground brimming with talent, Rishab ‘GOAT’ Malik clinched a noteworthy second place, bagging ₹1,83,263.

The final table of the Thursday Highroller was adorned with formidable players, including last night’s WTF third-place finisher Young Gun Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta (3rd for ₹1.38 Lakhs) and Aritra ‘Salazar’ Hazra (6th for ₹64,129).

With the ₹11,000 buy-in, Thursday Highroller narrowly missed its 120-player target by just fifteen entries. Nevertheless, the lavish ₹12 Lakhs prize pool was allocated among the top 20 contenders.

Final Table Results

  1. Guneet ‘GeeKay’ Kwatra – ₹2,60,915
  2. Rishab ‘GOAT’ Malik – ₹1,83,263
  3. Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹1,37,585
  4. HakunaMatata99 – ₹1,04,958
  5. UNKNOWN – ₹81,653
  6. Aritra ‘Salazar’ Hazra – ₹64,129

 

Pocket Magnets – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,850

Entries – 163

Re-entries – 84

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 35

In a thrilling showdown last night, the poker circuit was set ablaze by a remarkable feat from the two-time Sunday Special maestro, Areyann ‘YedaRepublic’ Gurbaxani. Breaking his near-month title hiatus, Gurbaxani clinched the prestigious ₹10 Lakhs GTD #PocketMagnets crown on #Pocket52.

Demonstrating unparalleled strategy in the 8 PM marquee event, Gurbaxani navigated a robust field of 247 players (163 unique) and emerged victorious from a riveting seven-hour duel. This laudable achievement, marking his second conquest on Pocket52, rewarded him with an impressive ₹1,85,731—his highest accolade on the platform to date.

Areyann Gurbaxani
Areyann Gurbaxani

 

Yet, Gurbaxani’s starry night didn’t conclude there. He further showcased his prowess on Adda52’s Monster Turbo, securing the 4th spot and an additional ₹45,000. By night’s end, his earnings soared to a staggering ₹2.31 Lakhs. Moreover, Gurbaxani is poised for Day 2 action in PokerBaazi’s GOAT via Qualifier 1.

Areyann Gurbaxani`s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.30 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹39.72 Lakhs

Sunday’s Ragnarok victor, Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain, narrowly missed the 8 PM marquee title, claiming second place with a lucrative ₹1,30,455. In addition, Jain clinched an impressive fourth spot in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, amassing ₹1.53 Lakhs, bringing his Thursday total to a whopping ₹2.84 Lakhs.

Shagun Jain
Shagun Jain

 

Pocket Magnets’ final table was adorned with poker luminaries such as Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta (3rd for ₹97,939), Shobhit ‘569poker’ Bhargava (5th for ₹58,124), Mohitkumar ‘bazingaaa’ Bohra (6th for ₹45,650) and Kannav ‘Scorpionkings’ Goyal (7th for ₹36,272)

Although the Pocket Magnets’ enticing ₹3,850 buy-in didn’t quite meet its projected guarantee, falling short by ₹1.36 Lakhs, the pledged ₹10 Lakhs prize fund still ensured lucrative rewards for the top 35 contenders.

Final Table Results

  1. Areyann ‘YedaRepublic’ Gurbaxani – ₹1,85,731
  2. Shagun ‘sogani22’ Jain – ₹1,30,455
  3. Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta – ₹97,939
  4. HakunaMatata99 – ₹74,714
  5. Shobhit ‘569poker’ Bhargava – ₹58,124
  6. Mohitkumar ‘bazingaaa’ Bohra – ₹45,650
  7. Kannav ‘Scorpionkings’ Goyal – ₹36,272
  8. Starjan – ₹29,220

 

‘KANGJACK’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Soda for 32,614), ‘raccoon_feroz_9624925’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Brunch for 30,552) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

 

Junglee Poker

Stackstorm – ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹990

Entries – 161

Re-entries – 58

Prize Pool – ₹1,97,100

Places Paid – 20

In Junglee Poker’s premier Thursday showdown, the ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD Stackstorm, ‘rolirajput’ masterfully carved his path through a competitive lineup of 219 entrants (including re-entries), clinching the championship and bagging the top reward of ₹30,000.

Hot on his heels, ‘meenaji077’ clinched an impressive second spot, pocketing ₹22,500.

With a buy-in set at ₹990, the Stackstorm amassed an impressive prize pool of ₹1.97 Lakhs, bestowing rewards upon the top 20 adept contenders.

Final Table Result

  1. rolirajput – ₹30,000
  2. meenaji077 – ₹22,500
  3. aerobic26659634 – ₹18,000
  4. pan8145 – ₹15,000
  5. performer2479309 – ₹10,649
  6. singh111313 – ₹9,000

 

 

PokerSaint

Opal – 4 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 1,500

Entries – 261

Prize Pool – 4,00,000

Places Paid – 47

Amidst a vibrant atmosphere of competition on PokerSaint, ” demonstrated unparalleled prowess. Rising from a competitive pool Prabhat2810 of 261 contenders (inclusive of re-entries), ‘Prabhat2810’ emerged as the champion in the highly-anticipated 4 Lakhs GTD Opal, pocketing the top reward of 61,783.

Hot on his heels, ‘GoldenCat‘ clinched the second position with earnings of 45,392. Meanwhile, ‘Raccoon‘ secured the third spot with 43,832, and ‘Juwarijoker4‘ finished fourth, adding 39,761 to their account, all thanks to a strategic four-way deal.

Despite a buy-in set at 2,500, Opal witnessed a shortfall of 47,650 from its projected guarantee. Nevertheless, the prize money was generously dispersed amongst the top 47 participants.

Final Table Results

  1. Prabhat2810 – 61,783*
  2. Goldencat – 45,392*
  3. Raccoon – 43,832*
  4. Juwarijoker4 – 39,761*
  5. Kalu_barber – 19,676
  6. Born2fly – 14,178
  7. Born2Kill – 11,517
  8. jatshankar – 9,355

*denotes a four-way deal

 

 

PokerStars India

The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – 10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 11,000

Entries – 67

Re-entries – 49

Prize Pool – 11,60,000

Places Paid – 17

Following a nine-month hiatus from the winner’s circle, Suresh ‘Wabi-$abi’ Kolli staged a triumphant return yesterday. He reigned supreme in PokerStars India’s 10 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, delivering a virtuoso performance amidst a robust assembly of 116 contenders (67 unique). This triumphant comeback not only marked Kolli’s resurgence but also rewarded him with a handsome 2.54 Lakhs, registering his highest earnings of the year.

Suresh Kolli
Suresh Kolli

 

Nipping at Kolli’s heels was another stalwart from PokerStars India, Ravi ‘rkcravi’ Kumar Chandran, who clinched a laudable second place, pocketing 1.94 Lakhs.

Suresh Kolli’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: 2.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 60.98 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The Colosseum’s final table glittered with a roster of poker maestros. Prominent among them were last night’s Legend #71 Sterling fourth-place finisher Laksh ‘B00MTilt23’ Pal Singh (4th for 1.13 Lakhs), Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar (5th for 86,518), Ayush ‘Kyanaamrakhu’ Garg (6th for 66,079), Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava (7th for 50,469), and Rajat ‘sharabikebabi’ Sharma (8th for 38,546).

With a buy-in pegged at 11,000, The Colosseum accrued a total prize pool of 11.60 Lakhs, benefitting the top 17 participants with their deserving slice of the bounty.

During the Ticket Drop Edition on PokerStars India, select tables were treated to surprise rewards. Players were randomly bestowed with complimentary Spin & Go tickets, valued at ₹250 and ₹100. Additionally, tickets worth ₹1,000 each were given for the 15 seats GTD Big Bash Mega Satellite.

Final Table Results

  1. Suresh ‘Wabi-$abi’ Kolli – 2,54,255
  2. Ravi ‘rkcravi’ Kumar Chandran – 1,94,191
  3. J500PC – 1,48,316
  4. Laksh ‘B00MTilt23’ Pal Singh – 1,13,278
  5. Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar – 86,518
  6. Ayush ‘Kyanaamrakhu’ Garg – 66,079
  7. Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava – 50,469
  8. Rajat ‘sharabikebabi’ Sharma – 38,546
  9. josh1317 – 32,330

 

‘nirwair’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Super Stack 8-Max for 48,943), ‘Nitya47’ (Won 50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for 13,221) and ‘udit1010’ (Won 50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for 9,919) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

 

Adda52

Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 236

Re-entries – 234

Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000

Places Paid – 49

Coming hot on the heels of his commendable fourth-place finish in Wednesday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) yet again showcased his poker prowess. Last evening, he emerged as the champion in Adda52’s coveted ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather.

Starting amidst a competitive field of 470 participants (236 unique), Mukherjee displayed remarkable resilience and skill. He dominated the Thursday flagship event in just over nine hours, securing a whopping prize of ₹5.43 Lakhs. It’s worth noting that this recent victory echoes his earlier success in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash on January 20, marking it as possibly his second standout title win this year.

However, Mukherjee wasn’t the only standout player in the event. Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj, vying for his third title this month, showcased an exceptional performance. He eventually clinched the runner-up spot and added a significant ₹4.32 Lakhs to his earnings. This recent addition has not only elevated his status in the poker community but has also pushed his annual winnings and total online profits past the impressive ₹1 Crore mark.

Gopal Bajaj
Gopal Bajaj

 

Gopal Bajaj’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.03 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores

The final table of the Godfather tournament was nothing short of a poker masterclass featuring an array of eminent players. Notable mentions include Wednesday’s The Pride finalist Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi (3rd for ₹2.50 Lakhs), seasoned regs Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall (4th for ₹1.88 Lakhs), Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria (5th for ₹1.25 Lakhs), Sanket ‘blackcod’ Arora (6th for ₹87,500), and Tuesday’s The Mint finalist Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh (8th for ₹56,250).

The Godfather, with an entry fee set at ₹5,500, unfortunately fell short of its advertised guarantee, recording an overlay deficit of ₹1.50 Lakhs. Nevertheless, the event rewarded the top 49 contenders.

Final Table Results

  1. Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee – ₹5,43,369
  2. Gopal ‘TheAceCrown’ Bajaj – ₹4,31,631
  3. Samyak ‘stonedurr’ Sethi – ₹2,50,000
  4. Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall – ₹1,87,500
  5. Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria – ₹1,25,000
  6. Sanket ‘blackcod’ Arora – ₹87,500
  7. deepesh2727 – ₹68,750
  8. Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh – ₹56,250

 

ten1020twenty (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for 38,022), ‘loveforpoker’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for 28,698), ‘sevendueceAllin’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for 26,707), ‘vishavjeet1’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for 11,618), ‘Mahadevpoker’ (Won ₹40K GTD Bounty Adda for 11,480) and ‘sangeeta132’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for 11,398) won the other Adda52 marquees.

 

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Daily Majors: Gadadhar Behera, Sahaj Tambi, Guneet Kwatra & Sanat Mehrotra Shine in the Wednesday Flagships

The mid-week spotlight was firmly on PokerBaazi’s 6-plus Crores GTD 1000X Series, featuring a quartet of high-value tournaments that set the poker community buzzing. The palpable excitement was mirrored in the other flagship events across platforms that generously rewarded participants.

While the 1000X events all ran at full capacity, a few tournaments registered significant overlays. This lull hints at seasoned pros taking a breather in preparation for the launch of Spartan Poker’s much-awaited 25 Crores GTD Legend Poker Series, set to kick off today.

Capturing the lion’s share of attention was PokerBaazi’s 1000X#16 Mini Main Event. Jaipur’s Sahaj Tambi seized the limelight, clinching the event with a career-high win of ₹5.30 Lakhs, marking the end of a seven-month title quest and erasing all past losses. A three-way deal in the 7:30 PM headliner ensured hefty rewards for Gadadhar Behera, who settled for second with a better ₹5.51 Lakhs, and ‘GaramNaram‘ who secured third place with ₹4.05 Lakhs.

Behera’s day wasn’t limited to this remarkable feat. He further distinguished himself, securing another runner-up finish in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#14 (6-Max), complemented by two additional cash finishes. This exemplary streak boosted Behera`s day’s total to ₹6.35 Lakhs, crowning him as Wednesday’s standout performer and elevating him to #4 on the 1000X Series leaderboard!

Other 1000X title winners of the day include Ravi Thakur (Won 1000X#15 for ₹1.10 Lakhs), Naveen Kumar S (Won 1000X#14 for ₹97,000), and Shobhit Jaju (Won 1000X#17 PKO for ₹74,000).

Guneet Kwatra heralded his return to the winner’s circle after a six-week title hiatus by claiming his third victory in Spartan Poker’s Destiny, pocketing 3.49 Lakhs. Adding to his day’s accomplishments, Kwatra also won a 3,300 buy-in satellite, earning a ticket worth 1.05 Lakhs to the 1 Crore GTD Legend #4 – Super High Roller, scheduled for tonight!

Over at Pocket52, Young Gun Sanat Mehrotra returned to the spotlight by acing Pocket Rockets, taking home ₹2.56 Lakhs, concluding a nine-week dry spell. His combined mid-week feats rewarded him with a total purse of ₹2.99 Lakhs from three significant finishes.

Joining him on Pocket52’s winner’s list was Altaf Naslapuri, who dominated the Avenger to earn ₹1.11 Lakhs. Bharat Vasan showcased his prowess, finishing close second and pocketing ₹78,273.

Over at PokerStars India, ‘Scorpion_kings4‘ emerged victorious in the Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition, securing 1.08 Lakhs. Close on his tail was satellite qualifier Pranjal Raut, grabbing the second position with ₹93,288.

‘FighterShark’ (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 90,000), Rudramani Pokhrel (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for 86,885), and ‘bababa’ (Won (7-Max) SPRINT for 51,000) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

The other standout winners of the day included Sandeep Varma RS, Kabir Dhamija, Mayank Maruka, Vikhyat Ahlawat, and Viney Thakur.

Here are the Wednesday highlights!

 

PokerBaazi

1000X#16 Mini Main Event – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 575

Re-entries – 576

Prize Pool – ₹57,55,000

Places Paid – 148

Sahaj ‘pandit12’ Tambi,‘ active on PokerBaazi since September 2022, celebrated a long-awaited victory on Wednesday, breaking a seven-month dry spell. The Jaipur-based player made headlines in the day’s most anticipated tournament, the ₹50 Lakhs GTD 1000X#16 Mini Main Event, standing tall among a competitive field of 1,151 participants (575 unique).

Sahaj Tambi
Sahaj Tambi

 

The gruelling 10-hour showdown culminated in a three-way deal, marking Tambi’s debut 1000X victory and a record personal cash prize of ₹5.30 Lakhs. This win recouped all of Tambi’s previous setbacks on the platform, bringing him comfortably into the green.

Sahaj Tambi’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹10.45 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.73 Lakhs | Titles Won: #2

Gadadhar ‘gd1921’ Behera delivered an outstanding performance last night, securing the runner-up position in the 1000X#16 Mini Main Event for the lion`s share of the prize money, netting ₹5.51 Lakhs. Meanwhile, ‘GaramNaram’ secured a well-deserved ₹4.06 Lakhs in third place as part of the deal.

Gadhadhar Behera
Gadhadhar Behera

 

Behera, who previously triumphed in the Nano PLO on September 8, had already tasted success earlier last night with a runner-up finish in 1000X#14 (6-Max). With two additional cashes to his name, Behera’s day’s tally soared to an impressive ₹6.35 Lakhs, crowning him as Wednesday’s standout performer.

Thanks to his stellar mid-week performance, Behera now sits at the #4 spot on the ₹10 Lakhs GTD 1000X Series leaderboard with 2,884 points. His Wednesday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#16 Mini Main Event for ₹5,50,791* (three-way deal)

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#14 (6-Max) for ₹75,600

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,420

> 131st in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#17 (PKO) for ₹1,070

The 1000X#16 Mini Main Event’s final table also featured other prominent players such as former The Millionaire champion Rohan ‘likeaboss85’ Bhasin (4th for ₹2.78 Lakhs) and Sumeet ‘sumeet1256’ Modi (5th for ₹2.20 Lakhs).

Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish, the week’s #2 ranked player who recently secured the runner-up position in Sunday`s EndBoss 6.0, maintained his momentum, finishing sixth and enriching his bankroll by ₹1.65 Lakhs.

Thiyam Dannish
Thiyam Dannish

 

The 1000X#16 Mini Main Event, priced at ₹5,500 for participation, gathered an astounding ₹57.77 Lakhs in the prize kitty, benefiting the top 148 contenders.

Final Table Results

  1. Sahaj pandit12’ Tambi – ₹5,29,904*
  2. Gadadhar ‘gd1921’ Behera – ₹5,50,791*
  3. GaramNaram – ₹4,05,246*
  4. Rohan ‘likeaboss85’ Bhasin – ₹2,77,967
  5. Sumeet ‘sumeet1256’ Modi – ₹2,20,417
  6. Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Dannish – ₹1,65,169
  7. tiltplay – ₹1,17,978
  8. Trucky – ₹86,325

*denotes a three-way deal

 

1000X #15 – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 468

Re-entries – 409

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 143

Ravi ‘Ravi955’ Thakur, a dedicated PokerBaazi player active since December 2020, achieved a momentous milestone this past Wednesday by seizing his first-ever 1000X title.

Thakur`s tenacious efforts paid off in the intense ₹10 Lakhs GTD 1000X#15. Hailing from Bihar, Thakur made three entries into the 5 PM tournament, displaying sheer resilience against 467 opponents (877 total entries) in a marathon 6.5-hour battle. The event culminated in a three-way deal crowning Thakur the champion and rewarding him with a platform-best ₹1.10 Lakhs prize.

Ravi Thakur
Ravi Thakur

 

Sharing the limelight were ‘abdvilliers,’ who clinched the second spot, pocketing ₹92,912, and ‘dopeinderx,’ entering thrice and securing the third position with ₹1.06 Lakhs thanks to the deal.

Ravi Thakur’s PokerBaazi’s stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.90 Lakhs | Titles Won: #14 | 1000X Titles Won: #1

Shivkesh ‘pokeraddictive’ Meena delivered a commendable performance, clinching fourth place in 1000X #15 and earning ₹88,310.

Yasir Anwar ‘yasir1986’ Siddiqui also marked his presence on Wednesday. He collected ₹25,350 through two commendable finishes:

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#15 for ₹22,000

> 41st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,350

With an entry price of ₹1,100, the 1000X#15 experienced an overlay deficit of ₹1.23 Lakhs, paying out cash prizes to the top 143 finishers.

Final Table Results

  1. Ravi ‘Ravi955’ Thakur – ₹1,09,602*
  2. abdvilliers – ₹92,912*
  3. dopeinderx – ₹1,05,976*
  4. Shivkesh ‘pokeraddictive’ Meena – ₹88,310
  5. enigma21 – ₹43,20
  6. vinoo – ₹29,300
  7. Yasir Anwar ‘yasir1986’ Siddiqui – ₹22,000
  8. frank123 – ₹15,900

*denotes a three-way deal

 

1000X#14 (6-Max) – 7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 770

Entries – 476

Re-entries – 431

Prize Pool – 7,00,000

Places Paid – 155

After a string of runner-up finishes since his last triumph in Pocket Bullets on July 17, upcoming poker streamer NaveenKumar ‘HappyHunter’ S (opted out of our tracking) broke the cycle last night. Displaying relentless determination, Kumar fired six bullets in the first 1000X event of the day, PokerBaazi’s 7 Lakhs GTD 1000X#14 (6-Max), masterfully outclassing a field of 907 participants (476 unique) in a brisk six and a half hours, pocketing 96,880.

NaveenKumar S
NaveenKumar S

 

NaveenKumar S also made his mark in the 1000X#16 Mini Main Event, securing 71st place and 17,265. His cumulative winnings for the day stood at 1.14 Lakhs. Combined with his five previous scores in the series, his Wednesday feats catapulted him to the #6 position on the 1000X Series leaderboard.

Gadadhar ‘gd1921’ Behera turned heads-up last night, packing in his career-best online performance. Registering four deep runs, he accumulated a striking 6.35 Lakhs. With twin runner-up finishes in the past 1000X Series, Behera doubled that record last night. His consistent performance across nine 1000X Series tournaments so far has catapulted him to the #4 spot on the 10 Lakhs GTD 1000X Series leaderboard.

Behera’s Wednesday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#16 Mini Main Event for 5,50,791* (three-way deal)

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#14 (6-Max) for 75,600

> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 6,424

> 131st in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#17 (PKO) for 1,695

Md ‘007Bahubali’ Zeeshan, who recently placed fifth in 1000X#12 (7-Max) Tuesday Prime, also reached the 1000X#14 (6-Max) final table, taking home 18,550 in sixth place.

Sporting a modest buy-in of 770, the 3 PM slotted 1000X#14 (6-Max) fell 65,100 short of its advertised 7 Lakhs guarantee. Nonetheless, the top 155 finishers got to share the substantial rewards!

Final Table Results

  1. NaveenKumar ‘HappyHunter’ S – 96,880
  2. Gadadhar ‘gd1921’ Behera – 75,600
  3. chumbakman – 56,700
  4. rahulsingh111 – 38,500
  5. klaus0072 – 26,600
  6. Md ‘007Bahubali’ Zeeshan – 18,550

 

1000X#17 (PKO-RE) – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 539

Re-entries – 531

Prize Pool – ₹5,35,000

Places Paid – 185

Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju, a PokerBaazi stalwart with numerous NPS medals to his credit, added another jewel to his crown yesterday by emerging triumphant in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD 1000X#17 (PKO-RE).

Battling it out against a formidable lineup of 1,070 participants (539 unique), Jaju took three shots at the 9 PM event. After a marathon session exceeding eight hours, he reaped a handsome reward of ₹1.44 Lakhs (₹71,057 in bounties). This win marked his maiden 1000X title and was his first triumph since his stellar display in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on August 8.

Shobhit Jaju
Shobhit Jaju

 

Shobhit Jaju’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹50.93 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹18.14 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Sagar ‘sagargulati’ Gulati secured ₹93,248 on Wednesday from three cash finishes:

Sagar Gulati
Sagar Gulati

 

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#17 (PKO-RE) for ₹88,373 (₹30,646 in bounties)

> 58th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,700

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s PLO-5 BOOST for ₹2,175

Sagar Gulati’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹64.53 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹7.80 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The final table of the 1000X#17 (PKO-RE) showcased notable players, including Sunday’s 1000X#3 third-place finisher Dinesh ‘htc170209’ Kukreja (3rd for ₹60,163) and Tuesday’s 1000X#13 champion, currently #2 on the 1000X Series leaderboard, Sahil ‘SEEDHEMAUTT’ Aggarwal (6th for ₹16,514).

Sporting an entry buy-in of ₹1,100, the late-night tournament amassed ₹5.35 Lakhs in the prize pool, extending payouts to the top 185 participants.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

  1. Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju- ₹1,44,048
  2. Sagar ‘sagargulati’ Gulati – ₹88,373
  3. Dinesh ‘htc170209’ Kukreja – ₹60,163
  4. JCchon413 – ₹39,605
  5. Camero07 – ₹33,726
  6. Sahil ‘SEEDHEMAUTT’ Aggarwal – ₹16,514
  7. kundumc – ₹10,344
  8. Tilt66 – ₹8,933

 

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 146

Re-entries – 135

Prize Pool – ₹5,62,000

Places Paid – 53

Rudramani ‘rud1478’ Pokhrel is on a roll! A day after ending his five-month dry spell by clinching the 1000X#11 title, Pokhrel made headlines again.

Participating in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost amid 281 contenders (146 unique), Pokhrel’s prowess was evident. Competing fiercely in the 2 PM event, he fired four bullets, emphasizing his tenacity and drive. After an exhilarating contest spanning just over five hours, he emerged as the champion in this daytime showcase, pocketing a neat ₹86,885.

Rudramani Pokhrel
Rudramani Pokhrel

 

PokerBaazi user ‘LegendSoOP’ didn’t make it easy, though. Giving it their all with two entries, ‘LegendSoOP’ came close to the finish line, eventually securing the runner-up prize of ₹65,810.

Pokhrel also min-cashed PokerBaazi’s 1000X#14 (6-Max), finishing 95th for ₹1,750, bringing his day`s total to ₹88,635. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹41.91 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table also witnessed remarkable performances from online regulars Arindam ‘darkhorse94’ Nayak (4th for ₹37,935), Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (5th for ₹26,807), and Lourembam ‘ninjakari’ Joshima Devi (6th for ₹18,996).

With an entry fee of ₹2,200, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost exceeded its advertised guarantee by ₹62,000. This allowed the top 53 contenders to divide the enriched ₹5.62 Lakhs pot.

Final Table Results

  1. Rudramani ‘rud1478’ Pokhrel – ₹86,885
  2. LegendSoOP – ₹65,810
  3. fischerr – ₹51,086
  4. Arindam ‘darkhorse94’ Nayak – ₹37,935
  5. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹26,807
  6. Lourembam ‘ninjakari’ Joshima Devi – ₹18,996
  7. Deependra1207 – ₹15,511

 

1000X Leaderboard Standings After Day 4

Wednesday’s action-packed lineup at PokerBaazi’s ₹6-plus Crores GTD 1000X Series 5.0 brought forth four thrilling tournaments, leading to significant jostles in the leaderboard rankings.

Leading the charge on the ₹10 Lakhs GTD 1000X Series leaderboard for the second consecutive day is Rising Star Pratibh ‘pratibhsaluja’ Saluja, boasting an impressive 3,303 points. Saluja has notched up nine cash finishes in the series, including a stellar weekend victory in the 1000X#4 Sunday Prime.

Hot on his heels is site regular Sahil ‘SEEDHEMAUTT’ Aggarwal. He catapulted two ranks overnight to solidify his position at #2, brandishing 3,140 points. Aggarwal’s journey in this series paints a picture of success with eight commendable runs, underlined by his conquest in 1000X#13, along with final table finishes in both 1000X#5 and the recent 1000X#17 (PKO-RE).

Completing the top trio is the ever-consistent Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, who not only holds the #2 spot on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard but also maintains a strong presence on the 1000X leaderboard at #3, amassing 3,052 points. Thakur’s series achievements encompass 12 deep runs, including noteworthy podium finishes in 1000X#2 and 1000X#10.

RankPlayerPoints
1Pratibh 'pratibhsaluja' Saluja3,303
2Sahil 'SEEDHEMAUT' Aggarwal3,140
3Rajneesh 'msdhoni' Thakur3,052
4Gadadhar "gd1921" Behera2,884
5"HEROCALLSBRO"2,819
6NaveenKumar "happyhunter" S2,682
7Uttam 'brokenpocker' Gope2,668
8Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade2,498
9Dinesh "htc170209" Kukreja2,477
10Sony 'swAAmi' Puthussery2,425

 

‘FighterShark’ (Won 5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Daily SPRINT for 90,290), ‘bababa’ (Won 5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for 51,420), Kabir ‘kabira36’ Dhamija (Won 2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for 49,910), Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (Won 2.50 Lakhs Daily Boost for 41,000), ‘Sanju876’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 BOOST Monster for 35,250), ‘Wolfz’ (Won 3 Lakhs GTD 1000X Daily for 34,480), ‘saninisa’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for 24,910), ‘Treys’ (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for 24,370), ‘Magneto001’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for 23,950) and ‘sanzoo’ (Won 50K GTD 5-Max Daily Turbo for 5,800) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

 

Pocket52

Pocket Rockets – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 224

Re-entries – 120

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 50

Young Gun Sanat ‘trust_me_not’ Mehrotra, who celebrated standout victories in PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller and Adda52’s The Ballers in July, splendidly ended a nine-week title drought last night. The distinguished IIT-IIM graduate triumphed in Pocket52’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets.

Starting against 344 competitors (224 unique), Mehrotra reigned supreme in the 8 PM flagship event, wrapping it up in about seven hours. This victory netted him an impressive ₹2.56 Lakhs, marking his strong comeback to profits on the poker network.

Sanat Mehrotra
Sanat Mehrotra

 

The fight at the top was intense, with ‘user1691516672’ finishing a respectable second, pocketing ₹1.80 Lakhs.

This success was Mehrotra’s inaugural title win on Pocket52. Still, he boasts an impressive repertoire on the platform with final table finishes in PPC#11 Pocket Knights, PPC#19 Pocket Kings, PPC#26 Terminator, and the most recent Terminator earlier this month.

Mehrotra’s winning streak extended beyond the Pocket Rockets victory. He racked up significant earnings totalling ₹2.99 Lakhs across three deep runs:

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets for ₹2,55,828

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#16 Mini Main Event for ₹28,775

> 20th in Spartan Poker’s Destiny for ₹14,641

Sanat Mehrotra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.37 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.24 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.92 Crores

The final table of Pocket Rockets also witnessed stellar performances from Kanwal ‘kds007’ Deep Singh (4th for ₹1.03 Lakhs) and industry veterans like former PPC#46 Ragnarok victor Sriharsha ‘ZonedIn’ Doddapaneni (5th for ₹80,060), Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (6th for ₹62,879), Pavankiran ‘Arsames’ Bellamkonda (7th for ₹49,961) and Abhimanyu ‘Holy_Grail’ Mittal (8th for ₹40,248).

With its entry fee pegged at ₹4,400, the Pocket Rockets experienced an overlay shortfall of ₹1.24 Lakhs. Nevertheless, the unwavering ₹15 Lakhs prize pool guarantee ensured the top 50 contestants received well-deserved payouts.

Final Table Results

  1. Sanat ‘trust_me_not’ Mehrotra – ₹2,55,828
  2. user1691516672 – ₹1,79,690
  3. NarayanGopal – ₹1,34,903
  4. Kanwal ‘kds007’ Deep Singh – ₹1,02,911
  5. Sriharsha ‘ZonedIn’ Doddapaneni – ₹80,060
  6. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹62,879
  7. Pavankiran ‘Arsames’ Bellamkonda – ₹49,961
  8. Abhimanyu ‘Holy_Grail’ Mittal – ₹40,248

 

Avenger – 6 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 2,750

Entries – 136

Re-entries – 85

Prize Pool – 6,00,000

Places Paid – 35

Pocket52 regular Altaf ‘Klugli’ Naslapuri, who placed fourth in Pocket Jacks this week, delivered an exemplary performance in the poker network’s 7 PM Wednesday extravaganza, the 6 Lakhs GTD Avenger.

Among a starting field of 221 participants (136 distinct), Naslapuri emerged victorious after a nail-biting 6.5-hour faceoff, claiming the top honour with a cool 1.11 Lakhs, marking a profitable turn on the platform.

Altaf Naslapuri’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: 2.38 Lakhs | Site Profits: 97,709 | Titles Won: #1

Seasoned regular Bharat ‘lorenzovonmatterhon’ Vasan clinched an admirable second-place finish in Avenger, earning a neat 78,273.

Bharat Vasan
Bharat Vasan

 

Following a superb performance on Sunday, Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar once again caught the spotlight, amassing a striking 1.17 Lakhs across five deep runs, punctuated by two remarkable podium finishes:

Sahil Babbar
Sahil Babbar

 

> 3rd in Pocket52’s Avenger for 58,763

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for 45,960

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 4,789

> 74th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#17 for 4,560

> 12th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT 2,700

Sahil Babbar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: 95.62 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: 35.25 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #10

The ever-consistent Pradip ’CalmMind’ Ghosh, August`s leaderboard champion, reeled in 1.33 Lakhs via four cashouts, including two final table finishes and additional bounties:

Pradip Ghosh
Pradip Ghosh

 

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for 53,086

> 4th in Pocket52’s Avenger for 44,828

> 55th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#16 Mini Main Event for 28,775

> 40th in Adda52’s Maverick for 6,000

Pradip Ghosh’s (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: 5.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 2.49 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: 2.23 Crores | Annual Profits: 79.53 Lakhs | Ranked #19 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #13 in Annual Profits

Anurag ‘CultOfPersonality’ Srivastava also left an indelible mark with his midweek gains totalling 88,489 across three final table finishes:

Anurag Srivastava
Anurag Srivastava

 

> 5th in Pocket52’s Avenger for 34,874

> 8th in Adda52’s Maverick for 30,000

> 6th in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition for 23,615

Anurag Srivastava’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: 11.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 3.21 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: 1.72 Crores

With an entry buy-in set at 2,750, Avenger registered an overlay shortfall of 47,500, offering added value to the top 35 finishers, who shared in the 6 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

  1. Altaf ‘Klugli’ Naslapuri – 1,11,439
  2. Bharat ‘lorenzovonmatterhon’ Vasan – 78,273
  3. Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar – 58,763
  4. Pradip ’CalmMind’ Ghosh – 44,828
  5. Anurag ‘CultOfPersonality’ Srivastava – 34,874
  6. Dinesh ‘HousePlayer52’ Singh – 27,390

 

born4skier’ (Won 2 Lakhs GTD Soda for 40,736) and Viney ‘rude’ Thakur (Won 2 Lakhs GTD Brunch for 38,697) won the other Pocket52 marquees.

 

Spartan Poker

Destiny – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 135

Re-entries – 41

Re-buys – 115

Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Following a string of standout performances in the past six weeks, including a remarkable second-place finish in the Masters#65 HighRoller last month, Guneet ‘GeeKay’ Kwatra finally staged a comeback to the champion’s club by securing victory in Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Destiny. This marks his first victory since his outstanding performance in The Elite on August 4.

Guneet Kwatra
Guneet Kwatra

 

Competing among a starting field of 291 participants (135 unique) in the 8 PM mid-week flagship, Kwatra clinched the Destiny title for an astounding third time. The marathon session, lasting just over eight hours, saw him netting a substantial ₹3.49 Lakhs, pushing his online profits earnings beyond the impressive ₹2.50 Crores milestone.

The user ‘Madmoney005’ narrowly missed securing their fourth title on the platform, achieving a personal-best ₹2.36 Lakhs payout for their runner-up finish in Destiny.

Further adding to his success, Kwatra won a ₹3,300 buy-in satellite, earning a ticket worth ₹1.05 Lakhs to the ₹1 Crore GTD Legend #4 – Super High Roller, which starts at 9 PM tonight!

Guneet Kwatra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.50 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.46 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹30.83 Lakhs

Sporting an entry buy-in of ₹5,500, Destiny reported an overlay shortfall of ₹45,000. The top 23 contenders walked away with payouts.

Final Table Results

  1. Guneet ‘GeeKay’ Kwatra – ₹3,48,750
  2. Madmoney005 – ₹2,36,250
  3. wildernesscove – ₹1,57,500
  4. Pochettino – ₹1,29,000
  5. Rabkabanda – ₹1,03,500
  6. pavitra0609 – ₹80,250
  7. boothboyz – ₹59,400
  8. TurtleTime – ₹43,650

 

‘Gulmoharvilla’ (Won 2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for 60,000), ‘Sourabh_Singh’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for 27,096), ‘Dontmuck’ (Won 1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for 29,150), ‘Kingbadshah’ (Won 50K GTD Chip Up – Triple Chance for 15,750) and ‘Yamoshi’ (Won 50K GTD Chip Up – Triple Chance for 14,979) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

 

PokerSaint

Emerald – 5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 2,000

Entries – 299

Prize Pool – 5,53,150

Places Paid – 53

PokerSaint stalwart ‘Antara777,’ fresh off victories in Amethyst and Opal last month, clinched another title by taking top honours in the platform`s 8 PM Wednesday showcase: the 5 Lakhs GTD Emerald.

Navigating through a bustling field of 299 contenders (including re-entries), ‘Antara777’ seized the crown after firing three bullets, bagging a hefty 92,750 in earnings. Not far behind, former Emerald champion ‘GoldenCat’ secured the runner-up position and a tidy 79,463 after a heads-up deal.

Adding flair to the event was PokerGuru’s dedicated in-house streamer Naman ‘QQssuckmedry’ Sharma, also known by fans as SharmaJI. Achieving third place, he garnered 52,338 in winnings. But SharmaJI’s day wasn’t over; he also marked a 17th-place finish in the 2 Lakhs GTD Daily, bringing his Wednesday total to 55,487.

Naman Sharma
Naman Sharma

 

Fans and enthusiasts can catch every moment of SharmaJI’s Emerald journey as he live-streamed his run on PokerGuru’s YouTube channel. Relive his exhilarating gameplay below.

The 8 PM Emerald, with a 2,000 entry buy-in, amassed a generous 5.53 Lakhs in the prize pool, with 53 fortunate players sharing the spoils.

Final Table Results

  1. Antara777 – 92,750*
  2. GoldenCat – 79,463*
  3. Naman ‘QQssuckmedry’ Sharma – 52,338
  4. #Born2Kill# – 37,883
  5. Aswinias – 27,420
  6. Voyager14 – 19,846
  7. himanshuoo7 – 15,840
  8. baazigar54 – 12,642

*denotes a heads-up deal

 

PokerStars India

Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition – 5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – 4,400

Entries – 87

Re-entries – 65

Regular Prize Pool – 3,04,000

Bounty Prize Pool – 3,04,000

Total Prize Pool – 6,08,000

Places Paid – 19

After a commendable sixth-place standing in last week’s Galactic Series-59 [Championship PKO 6-Max], Kannav ‘Scorpion_kings4’ Goyal reached new heights with a stunning mid-week triumph!

Demonstrating unparalleled skill, Goyal took the lead from the get-go among a starting group of 152 participants (87 unique) in PokerStars India’s 5 Lakhs GTD Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition. After an intense 6.5-hour battle, they clinched the coveted Wednesday primetime title, cashing in 1.08 Lakhs (53,531 in bounties). This marks their debut win for the year and a return to profitability on the platform.

Kannav Goyal’s PokerStars India stats: Site Winnings: 12.50 Lakhs | Site Profits: 72,964 | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Pranjal ‘broke08’ Raut did what he does best by securing his ticket into Monster Stack via a 500 satellite. Making the most of it, he secured an impressive 93,288 (39,031 in bounties) for his second-place finish.

Pranjal Raut`s online stats (PokerBaazi and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: 33.69 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: 6.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

Not far behind was the formidable talent, Young Gun Shardul ‘merci999’ Parthasarathi, claiming third place in the Monster Stack. He amassed a collective 1.13 Lakhs from three cash finishes:

Shardul Parthasarathi
Shardul Parthasarathi

 

> 3rd in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack – Ticket Drop Edition for 58,695

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#16 Mini Main Event for 40,285

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s 1000X#17 for 13,993

Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: 9.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: 2.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7

The Monster Stack final table was replete with top regs like Faiz ‘LFGgggg’ Alam (5th for 41,804), Avenger finalist Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava (6th for 23,615), yesterday`s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost champion Rudramani ‘rudz1478’ Pokhrel (8th for 20,789), and Varun ‘wardev’ Devayya (9th for 11,352).

The Monster Stack, boasting a 4,400 entry ticket, pulled together a prize pool of 6.08 Lakhs, benefiting the top 19 participants. As an added perk, PokerStars India’s exclusive Ticket Drop promotion surprised players at random tables with tickets worth 2,000 for the 10 Seats GTD Colosseum Mega Satellite.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

  1. Kannav ‘Scorpion_kings4’ Goyal – 1,07,788
  2. Pranjal ‘broke08’ Raut – 93,288
  3. Shardul ‘merci999’ Parthasarathi – 58,695
  4. GudThimma – 39,919
  5. Faiz ‘LFGgggg’ Alam – 41,804
  6. Anurag ‘GutshotHaiBro’ Srivastava – 23,615
  7. imhobadshah – 16,765
  8. Rudramani ‘rudz1478’ Pokhrel – 20,789
  9. Varun ‘wardev’ Devayya – 11,352

 

Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka (Won 1.50 Lakhs GTD Big Bubble Rush for 43,536), ‘isshaan’ (Won 70K GTD Ultrasonic PKO for 22,822), ‘Iichum13’ (Won 50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for 15,840) and ‘wildshark100’ (Won 50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for 12,847) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

 

Adda52

Sandeep ‘effuno’ Varma RS (Won 3 Lakhs GTD Bounty Madness for 1.05 Lakhs), ‘Mahakal772’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for 28,000), ‘bullzeye’ (Won ₹1.40 Lakhs GTD The Mint Lite for 26,298), ‘SpaceRacer’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for 24,505), ‘khanbhai001’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs Maverick Lite for 22,940), ‘teraflop’ (Won ₹40K Bounty Adda for 15,567) and ‘mohan1969 (Won 50K Morning Adda for 10,832) won the Adda52 marquees.

NOTE: Since the Maverick winner has opted out of our tracking, we have not canvassed the event in this report.

 

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This Week in Poker: August 9 – 15

In the PokerGuru feature, ‘This Week in Poker,’ we bring you the weekly roundup of the most significant online scores by Indian MTT players and the top stories from both the live and online poker circuits. Here are this week’s top stories!

August’s second week sizzled with PokerBaazi’s ₹28 Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters (IPM) series rolling out its marquee tournaments.

Sitting at #7 in the Player of the Year rankings, Rising Star Ritwik Khanna, made waves across virtual tables. He amassed ₹31.42 Lakhs across eight top-tier finishes, one being a prestigious title. In a triumphant three-way deal, he conquered the Adda52 Colossus, raking in a whopping ₹22.85 Lakhs — his pinnacle win on the platform and his second-highest purse to date. For such a stellar performance, we hail Khanna as the “PokerGuru Star of the Week”.

Others who dominated the online realm this week include Rishab Malik, Dhaval Mudgal, Haider Madraswala, Pradip Ghosh, Guneet Kwatra, Young Gun Anuj Yadav, Venkatesh Mukundan, Pranav Walia, and Amit Kaushik.

As the nation commemorated 76 years of Independence, various platforms have rolled out enticing guarantees, specials, and freerolls.

Pocket52 unveils its 10th Pocket Poker Championship, running from August 25 to September 5, boasting an unprecedented ₹5.50 Crores GTD prize pool.

Join Pokerbet’s ₹22 Lakh GTD Legend Overlay Edition on August 19, 10:30 PM (IST). At just a ₹450 entry, you can dive into its progressive knock-out format and stand a chance to secure big winnings or even snag a complimentary satellite seat!

PokerSaint revives the popular Daily Deal 2 and Mini Mania 2 from August 7-20. Engage in daily races to clinch a portion of ₹14 Lakhs or partake in Mini Mania 2’s compact tournaments for a daily prize pot of ₹2 Lakhs.

A23 Poker has rolled out a significant upgrade, introducing features like Fairplay Assurance, Comprehensive Stats, Showdown Insights, and more, marking its first significant enhancement since its launch in June.

During the Monsoon Session’s finale, the Indian Parliament approved pivotal Bills amending the 2017 IGST and Central GST Acts. With the Union Cabinet’s blessing, online gaming, casinos, and horse racing will now attract a 28% GST, targeting player deposits. Despite protests, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bill, which was passed without extensive debate. Implementation is slated for October 1.

On August 14, the Madras High Court delved into a new legal tangle involving Tamil Nadu’s government, online gaming entities, and the AIGF. Senior Counsel for the state, Kapil Sibal, emphasized the seductive appeal of online gaming, pointing to lucrative rewards, and posed the question: Is it skill or enticement? Issues like bot players, 24/7 gaming availability, and the state’s guardianship role took center stage. A verdict is awaited on August 17.

In corporate news, Delta Corp Limited, India’s premier casino & hospitality enterprise, achieved a significant milestone. They’ve secured Goa’s SEIAA nod for their ₹3,000 Crore Deltin Entertainment City in Dhargalim, adjacent to the upcoming MOPA airport. A grand inauguration is anticipated in 2027!

The Triton Super High Roller Series London 2023 concluded recently at JW Marriot Grosvenor House. Jason Koon claimed his ninth Triton title by winning the $60K Short Deck Main Event, earning $828,000 and a Triton trophy. Additionally, he was awarded a Jacob & Co watch, similar to his recent prize from a Cyprus victory.

This week’s other Triton Poker SHR Series London winners included Danny Tang (Won Event #13: $60K NLHE for $1,600,000), Wai Kin Yong (Won Event #15: $30K Short Deck Ante Only for $350,000), and Phil Ivey (Won Event #17: $25K Short Deck Ante Only Turbo for $280,500).

 

Online Railbird Report

The ranked #7 player on the Player of the Year standings, Rising Star Ritwik Khanna made a resounding impact on the domestic virtual felts, amassing an impressive 31.42 Lakhs from eight final table finishes including a title win. After a three-way chop, he grabbed the week’s single-biggest score for taking down Adda52 1 Crore GTD Adda52 Colossus for a jaw-dropping 22.85 Lakhs. This marked his biggest score on the platform and his second-highest prize to date. Undoubtedly, for this stellar performance, Khanna earns our “PokerGuru Star of the Week” title!

Ritwik Khanna
Ritwik Khanna

 

His top finishes include:

> 1st in Adda52 Colossus for 22,84,515

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s The Elite (6 Max) for 2,27,900

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#66 (7-Max) Turbo for 1,75,021

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Futuristic – Triple Chance for 1,21,814

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#61 Bounty (KO) for 55,429

> 4th in PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition for 49,179

> 8th in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for 34,038

> 8th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] for 23,541

The two-time The Millionaire champion, Rishab Malik, reeled in a whopping 27.85 Lakhs this past week. The 28-year-old New Delhi-based poker pro, clinched the coveted title in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings, pocketing 4.35 Lakhs. But that wasn’t all – Malik also took a grand runner-up spot in the Adda52 Colossus, earning him another 21.35 Lakhs, via a three-way deal.

Rishab Malik
Rishab Malik

 

His top finishes include:

> 2nd in Adda52 Colossus for 21,34,667

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for 4,34,994

Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval Mudgal was another trailblazer. He banked a lofty 25.77 Lakhs this week from a five final table finishes. He most prominently banked the third-place payday worth 19.81 Lakhs in Adda52 Colossus, following a three-way chop.

Dhaval Mudgal
Dhaval Mudgal

 

His top finishes include:

> 3rd in Adda52 Colossus for 19,80,818

> 3rd in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for 2,30,781

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#69 (6-Max) Turbo for 1,65,367

> 4th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for 84,792

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for 31,550

The EndBoss Special Edition champion Haider Madraswala has been on a rampage of late. This online dynamo continued to blaze trails by accumulating over 24.47 Lakhs just this week. The highlights of his weekly achievements include seizing the top spot in PokerBaazi’s Masters#65 HighRoller for a whopping 18.35 Lakhs and clinching the runner-up position in Spartan Poker’s Ultron, taking home 3.99 Lakhs – both ending in heads-up deals.

Haider Madraswala
Haider Madraswala

 

His top finishes include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#65 HighRoller for 18,34,982

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for 3,98,884

SPRINT King Pradip Ghosh, grabbed the fifth position on the week’s online charts, adding 20.11 Lakhs to his poker bankroll.

Pradip Ghosh
Pradip Ghosh

 

His top finishes include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#65 HighRoller for 10,21,680

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#72 Afternoon Value for 4,74,592* (3-Way Deal)

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Rockets for 1,72,353

> 7th in Adda52’s Maverick for 41,250

Guneet Kwatra, Young Gun Anuj Yadav, Venkatesh Mukundan, Pranav Walia, Amit Kaushik were the week’s other top online scorers.

 

Notable Winners of the Week

PlayerPrize AmountEventPoker Site
Ritwik Khanna₹22.85 LakhsAdda52 Colossus ₹1 Crore GTDAdda52
Haider Madraswala₹18.35 LakhsMasters#65 HighRoller ₹80 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Anuj Yadav₹15.57 LakhsMasters#54 DeepStack ₹70 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Mohit Mittal₹10.63 LakhsMasters#70 Mini Main Event ₹1.25 Crores GTDPokerBaazi
Shailesh Patel₹9.78 LakhsMasters60# Big MegaStack ₹60 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Amit Kaushk₹8.42 LakhsMasters#83 Big Bounty (KO) – ₹50 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Ujjwal Narwal₹7.13 LakhsSunday SuperStack ₹30 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
Rajat Sharma₹7.12 LakhsMasters#71 SuperStack ₹60 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Aditya Singh₹6.16 LakhsThe Elite ₹20 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
Sunil Arora₹6 LakhsGodfather ₹25 Lakhs GTDAdda52
“indianaccent”₹5.42 LakhsThe Ballers ₹20 Lakhs GTDAdda52
Tanmay Benara₹5.09 LakhsMasters#72 Afternoon Value ₹50 Lakhs GTD (FINAL)PokerBaazi
Arjanveer Singh Chadha₹4.86 LakhsDestiny ₹15 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
Rishab Malik₹4.35 LakhsPocket Kings ₹30 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Divyanshu Agrawal₹4.23 LakhsUltron ₹18 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
Rishabh Harsh₹4 LakhsMasters#73 MegaStack ₹20 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
“lasvegan”₹3.87 LakhsMaverick ₹15 Lakhs GTDAdda52
“BingeBinker”₹3.62 LakhsPocket Knights ₹25 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Vishal Ojha₹3.49 LakhsMasters#66 Turbo ₹20 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Divyanshu Agrawal₹3.31 LakhsDeepStack Turbo (6-Max) ₹15 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
Shashikant Yadav₹2.94 LakhsPocket Bullets – ₹18 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Paras Jain₹2.94 LakhsMasters#85 (PKO) – ₹8 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
“Faizalkhan”₹2.90 LakhsPocket Magnets ₹20 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Shivam Kumar Dubey₹2.81 LakhsMasters#69 Turbo ₹20 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Advait Rajguru₹2.79 LakhsThursday HighRoller ₹12 Lakhs GTDPocket52
“gdk2309”₹2.72 LakhsSunday Special PKO ₹15 Lakhs GTDPokerStars India
Goonjan Mall₹2.70 LakhsThe Colosseum - TDE ₹11 Lakhs GTDPokerStars India
Harsh Bubna₹2.68 LakhsMasters#59 ₹12 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Rishabh Gupta₹2.67 LakhsMasters#61 Bounty ₹10 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Ashish Munot₹2.41 LakhsMega Stack – ₹12 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
Shivam Shukla₹2.32 LakhsPocket Rockets ₹15 Lakhs GTDPocket52
“iamahunter”₹2.30 LakhsMasters#56 Turbo ₹8 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Ankit Wadhawan₹2.26 LakhsBounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹9 Lakhs GTDPokerStars India
Kanishka Samant₹2.15 LakhsSunday Showdown ₹10 Lakhs GTDAdda52
“98***495_V5qWQbKCkq”₹2.12 LakhsRagnarok ₹12 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Mithun Mahesh₹2.09 LakhsThe Big Bash - TDE ₹9 Lakhs GTDPokerStars India
Sachin Raj₹2.01 LakhsMasters#53 MonsterStack ₹12 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Praveen Rana₹1.94 LakhsMasters#64 ₹10 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Natansh Basandra₹1.87 LakhsMasters#55 (PLO-6) ₹10 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
“badrun”₹1.86 LakhsFriday PLO5 ₹10 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Gaurav Mittal₹1.80 LakhsMasters#68 (PLO-6) ₹8 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Dinesh Singh₹1.52 LakhsMasters#82 (6-Max) Turbo – ₹10 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Hardik Nair₹1.51 LakhsMonster Stack - TDE ₹5 Lakhs GTDPokerStars India
Akshay Kaoor₹1.49 LakhsTerminator – ₹8 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Vikram Mishra₹1.41 LakhsMasters#58 ₹7 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
“isthat$o”₹1.38 LakhsFuturistic – Triple Chance ₹7 Lakhs GTDSpartan Poker
"Varun7478"₹1.33 LakhsMasters#81 – ₹8 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Praveen Rana₹1.22 LakhsMasters#80 – ₹6 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
“ABIR1414”₹1.19 LakhsAvenger ₹6 Lakhs GTDPocket52
Venkatesh Mukundan₹98KMasters#52 Hyper ₹6 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
“sw1612”₹76KMasters#63 ₹5 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi
Pramod Gupta₹60K(7-Max) Afternoon Boost ₹5 Lakhs GTDPokerBaazi

 

Pocket52’s to Host Biggest-Ever ₹5.50 Crores GTD Pocket Poker Championship (August 25 – September 3)

Pocket52 is set to host the grand 10th edition of the Pocket Poker Championship (PPC) from August 25 to September 5. Poker aficionados can anticipate a record ₹5.50 Crores in guaranteed prizes.

Pocket52's Pocket Poker Championship to Run From August 23 to September 5

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Mark Your Calenders For PokerBet’s 22 Lakh GTD Legend Overlay Edition (August 19 at 10:30 PM)

PokerBet, is all set to roll out the Pokerbet Legend Overlay Edition on Saturday, August 19 at 10:30 PM (IST). Boasting a juicy prize pool of 22 Lakhs ($26,400+), it’s set to magnetize a sea of poker aficionados. Dive into the electrifying progressive knock-out format and give your bankroll a turbo boost right from the get-go. And guess what? At an entry fee of just 450, with ongoing satellites, you might even clinch a free seat!

Pokerbet's Legend Overlay Edition

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PokerSaint Extends the Excitement with Daily Deal 2 and Mini Mania 2 (August 7 – 20)

PokerSaint is back with even more thrilling offers after the hit Daily Deal and Mini Mania. From August 7-20, join the excitement with Daily Deal2 and Mini Mania2! Daily Deal 2 offers daily races in seven distinct stake levels, competing for a share of a daily ₹14 Lakhs prize pool. Meanwhile, Mini Mania 2 is perfect for micro-stake masters! Participate in Micro Tournaments, accumulate leaderboard points, and compete for a daily ₹2 Lakhs jackpot. Dive in, poker lovers!

PokerSaint Extends the Excitement with Daily Deal 2 and Mini Mania 2!

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A23 Poker’s Latest App Update Delivers Game-Changing Features, Including Advances Player Stats & KYC Verified Indicator

A23 Poker, building on the prestige of its counterpart, A23 Rummy, has unveiled a major update packed with new features. Highlights include Fairplay Assurance, Detailed Gameplay Stats, Insightful Showdown Data, Personalization Tools, and Improved Performance. This is the first significant update since its acclaimed debut in June.

A23 Poker's Latest App Update

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Amplify Your Poker Game with A23 Poker’s Rewarding Refer & Earn Program!

Elevate the game at A23 Poker! Invite friends and benefit from our revamped Refer & Earn program. For every friend you introduce, you could earn up to ₹10,000. So, gather more friends for bigger rewards. Dive into the A23 Poker universe, where each hand amps up the thrill!

A23 Poker Refer & Earn

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PokerDangal Rolls Out Daily New Tournaments: A Feast for Micro & Low Buy-in Enthusiasts!

This monsoon, Poker Dangal heats up with an enticing series of pocket-friendly tournaments. Aimed at providing exceptional value, these daily new tournaments, ranging from just ₹11 to ₹330, promise to boost your bankroll!

Showcased in the Daily and Weekly Showdown line-ups, these MTTs are curated to engage players every hour. Dive into an exhilarating poker experience, keeping you glued to the action. Ideal for low-stakes enthusiasts, it’s time to amplify your game!

PokerDangal Unveils a Torrent Of Thrilling Daily New Tournaments

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Triton Super High Roller Series London 2023

The curtains fell in the 2023 Triton Poker SHR Series London held at the JW Marriot Grosvenor House on August 10.

Jason Koon continued his domination at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series, securing his ninth title and second win in the London series. With his victory in Event #16: $60K Short Deck Main Event, Koon pocketed $828,000 and added another Triton trophy. Besides the winnings, he received a lavish Jacob & Co watch, mirroring a prize from his recent Cyprus win in May.

Jason Koon
Jason Koon

 

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At the London series, poker legend Phil Ivey clinched two titles. He bagged $1.007 Million from Event #12: $30K NLH 8-Handed Turbo and continued his streak, winning Event #17: $25K Short Deck Ante Only Turbo, adding $280,500 more to his winnings.

Phil Ivey
Phil Ivey

 

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Malaysia’s Wai Kin Yong (Won Event #15: $30K Short Deck Ante Only for $350,000) and Hong Kong’s Danny Tang (Won Event #13: $60K NLHE for $1,600,000) were the other winners on the last week of the series.

 

With this, we conclude this week’s roundup of the latest news updates and developments from the poker world. We will return again next week with another weekly report. Stay tuned.

Online Rankings

i Top Ranked Poker Players in India
Member Won
Member Won
Member Won
₹1,29,29,197
₹1,25,88,313
₹1,20,69,627
₹1,15,22,676
5.Vinay B Vinay B
₹1,14,52,995
6.M L M L
₹1,14,40,871
₹1,09,13,473
₹1,05,24,690
₹99,60,672
₹99,49,327
Member Profit
Member Profit
Member Profit
₹55,77,649
₹50,59,154
₹47,48,174
₹46,54,932
₹44,93,503
₹43,84,994
₹43,56,316
₹42,00,183
₹41,14,429
₹40,97,624
Member Points
Member Points
Member Points
42,268
35,945
28,827
4.N K N K
28,311
25,814
25,649
24,477
24,446
9.M L M L
23,604
22,922

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