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Top Videos of The Week: March 3 – 9
In our weekly roundup, we spotlight the hottest videos from the poker scene. Whether it’s the wildest, most humorous, fascinating, or simply outlandish – we’ve got it all covered here, week by week!
SharmaJI Charges Into Junglee Poker’s Dhina Dhin Dha Series!
The stakes are high, and the action is heart-pounding in Junglee Poker’s electrifying ₹6+ Crores GTD Dhina Dhin Dha series. Last Sunday, everyone’s favourite poker personality, Naman Sharma AKA SharmaJI, joined the high-stakes battleground! Last Sunday, he threw down the gauntlet in the ₹50 Lakhs GTD DDDT – #9 Sunday Special Knockout, ready to shake up the competition.
SharmaJI’s foray into the DDD arena is more than another tournament run. His captivating live commentary and insightful poker strategy promised an unforgettable viewing experience. Did he have what it takes to outsmart, outplay, and outlast the competition? Find out for yourself below.
PokerBaazi Streamers Bring the Heat in the Ground-Breaking NPS India 2024
The stakes have never been higher! PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Crores GTD National Poker Series India 2024 is the place to be, and its superstar streamers are bringing fans an all-access pass to the action, with strategy breakdowns, thrilling moments, and a whole lot of poker adrenaline daily.
Kshitij Kucheria, AKA ‘KMK1127,’ kicked off the NPS India 2024 with a bang! He battled in the ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#5 Megadive on opening day, then returned for another shot at glory in the ₹60 Lakhs GTD NPS #33 Thursday Thunder.
Young Gun Abhishek Sonu wasn’t just playing; he was educating! ‘chipndchair’ treated viewers to four hours of thrilling gameplay in the ₹60 Lakhs GTD NPS#12 Monday Medley, sharing his insights along the way.
Rahul Thakur`s stream wasn’t for the faint of heart! ‘Fisherman‘ entered the knockout frenzy of the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Tuesday Tornado, securing a sweet 25th-place finish for ₹11,988. He continued the medal hunt in Friday’s ₹1 Crore GTD NPS#40 Friday Freestyle.
Saumil Krishnani, a long-timer veteran known by his online moniker ‘Indianavatar,’ faced tough competition in PokerBaazi`s ₹60 Lakhs GTD Wednesday Volley. Even without a cash finish, his stream provided a masterclass in adapting and adjusting your game under pressure.
Harshdev Jhirmiria, AKA ‘hdjharsh,’ went quite the distance in PokerBaazi`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS#50 Marathon, streaming over 4.5 hours and ultimately pocketing ₹6,245 after a well-fought 138th-place finish.
Shobhit Bhargava’s Action-Packed Cash Game Stream Captivates Fans
Shobhit Bhargava, the mastermind behind the celebrated ‘569Poker‘ YouTube channel, brings his signature blend of skill and charisma to an ardent fan following every week. This poker maverick’s streams are a wild ride – think bold moves, massive pots, exciting giveaways and the kind of thrills that keep you glued to the edge of your seat. This Thursday, Bhargava dove headfirst into the ₹10/₹25 cash tables on Pocket52, fueled by a relentless drive to claw back his ₹50K losses after a marathon 43 hours of streaming in 2024. Check out how he fared below.
Jayant Alagawadi Snatches a Brilliant Third in Junglee Poker`s Thursday Thunder PKO
Jayant Alagawadi, the sharp mind known by his online moniker ‘Jayferro,’ painted a masterpiece on the felt! His Thursday performance was a symphony of calculated aggression and precise reads. Known for transforming poker streams into strategic masterclasses, Alagawadi battled his way through Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD DDD#22 Thursday Thunder, clinching a brilliant third-place finish and a sweet ₹32,600 payday. Want to dissect his moves? Dive into the replay below.
Prapti Singh Ignites Action on Junglee Poker
Prapti Singh, the effervescent poker streamer, brought her A-game to Junglee Poker’s Dhina Dhin Dha series, engaging fans with her audacious plays in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD DDD#24 Friday Supernova and the ₹5 Lakhs GTD DDD#25 Friday Fighter. Though a cash finish eluded her, Singh’s vibrant tactics and spirited charm made for an enthralling spectacle!
Rahul Kumar Makes Waves on Junglee Poker With Engaging Streams
Rahul Kumar is more than just a skilled online poker player – he’s a captivating entertainer! His recent Junglee Poker streams brought a whirlwind of excitement, attracting dedicated viewers with his strategic insights and thrilling gameplay.
This past Wednesday, Kumar kept the energy high as he took on Junglee Poker’s Dhina Dhin Dha series marquees, the ₹15 Lakhs GTD DDD#18 Wednesday Superstack and the ₹3 Lakhs GTD DDD#19 Wednesday Mania.
Devvrat Singh Kaurav Captivates Audiences With Engaging Poker Streams on Junglee Poker
Devvrat Singh Kaurav, the Jhansi poker sharp, is setting the online streaming space ablaze. This dedicated player brings his A-game and strategic savvy to the felt, drawing in a sizable crowd with his frequent live streams on his and the IPPA YouTube channels.
Kaurav kicked off the week in style, diving into Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD DDD#15 Tuesday Phoenix. Fans got a front row seat as he navigated the field, his play as dynamic as it was calculated.
The action didn’t stop there! On Friday, Kaurav streamed his grind across two thrilling Junglee Poker tourneys: the ₹20 Lakhs GTD DDD#24 Friday Supernova and the ₹5 Lakhs GTD DDD#25 Friday Fighter.
IPPA Streamers Rahul Kumar, Ashutosh Kumar & Devvrat Singh Kaurav Dive Into High-Stakes Action
IPPA’s star streamers, Rahul Kumar, Devvrat Singh Kaurav and Ashutosh Kumar, brought their A-game to the virtual felt this week, battling in high-stakes MTTs and thrilling viewers with their action-packed streams.
Devvrat Singh Kaurav boldly kicked off the week, captivating viewers by streaming his journey in Junglee Poker’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD DDD#9 Sunday Special Knockout and returned on Saturday night for A23 Poker`s 5 Lakhs GTD.
On Thursday, Rahul Kumar engaged fans by live streaming his participation in Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD DDD#22 Thursday Thunder, captivating viewers with his playthrough.
The action continued into Friday as Ashutosh Kumar took on the challenge of Natural8 India’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Zodiac Dog Ultra, offering viewers a front-row seat to his strategic decisions!
PokerGuru Daily Majors Recap With Saumya Paithankar – Weekly Recap
PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar consistently provided succinct and insightful recaps of the week’s biggest online tournaments and the standout winners. Our top selections include her summaries from Sunday (March 3) and Wednesday (March 6).
PGT Mixed Games Series Delivers Thrills and Triumphs – Final Table Highlights
The 2024 PGT Mixed Games Series has brought a whirlwind of poker excitement to the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas. Ten high-stakes tournaments, each showcasing a different poker discipline, attracted the game’s elite in a thrilling showdown of skill. Fans can relive the dramatic final table action of some of these events on PokerGO’s YouTube channel.
Event #4: $10,200 8-Game
The 8-Game showdown drew a stacked final table featuring Dylan Weisman, Dan Zack, Jim Collopy, Mike Gorodinsky, John Hennigan, Joshua Rhodes, and Chris Vitch. In a display of mixed-game mastery, Dan Zack emerged victorious, adding a PGT title and a handsome $195,200 to his poker resume.
Event #9: $25,300 10-Game Championship
In the penultimate event of the series, Alex Livingston captured his first PGT title, demonstrating his versatility across ten poker variants against a field of 41 elite players. Livingston’s second live tournament win earned him a massive $324,465 payday, further solidified by a heads-up deal. Dylan Weisman continued his strong showing in the series, taking the runner-up position and $290,535.
Austria’s Leonard Maue Conquers GGMillion$ High Rollers For Massive Win
Poker fans were treated to a thrilling finale of GGPoker`s weekly showcase, GGMillion$ High Rollers, with live commentary from poker pro Jeff Gross and special guest Mike Wasserman adding expert insights. In a field packed with top players, Austria’s Leonard Maue emerged as the champion, securing a colossal prize of $304,226. Check out the final table replay below.
Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Kicks Off With Thrilling Wins & Million-Dollar Payouts
The 2024 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series exploded onto the scene in Jeju, South Korea, delivering a spectacle of high-stakes action and incredible final table performances.
Event #1: $15K NLH 8-Handed – Holz’s Dominance Continues
German poker legend Fedor Holz proved once again why he’s one of the game’s greats. Holz outmanoeuvred a tough field to claim his fourth Triton title and a massive $786,000 payday. Seth Gottlieb, a 41-year-old digital marketing executive, made a splash with an impressive runner-up finish, earning a whopping $500,000.
Event #2: $20K NLH 8-Handed – Rokita’s Breakthrough Triumph
Austrian poker pro and ex-ski-jumper Roland Rokita made a dream come true, clinching his first-ever Triton title and a whopping $904,000 prize. Sirzat Hissou snagged a strong second-place finish, earning $599,000.
Event #3: $25K Silver Main NLH 8-Handed – History Made & Dreams Fulfilled
Lithuania’s Paulius Vaitiekunas achieved a career milestone, securing his first live tournament win in a record-breaking field of 298 entries. A three-way deal saw Vaitiekunas take home an astounding $1,077,499. Germany’s Alex Tkatschew ($1,002,000) and America’s Aram Oganyan ($989,501) also clinched almost million-dollar payouts from the deal.
Poker Masterclass: Must-See Highlights From Jaime Staples
Get an inside look at the mind of a pro with the latest stream highlights from partypoker Ambassador Jaime Staples. Witness his killer instincts, cunning strategies, and those epic moments that make him one of the most entertaining poker streamers on the scene.
Poker Showdown: Experience the Thrill of Bally Live Cash Games
Craving the adrenaline rush of high-stakes poker? Bally Live Poker replays deliver! Witness epic clashes of skill and strategy as top players battle it out in these electrifying live-streamed games.
The Lodge: Where Texas-Sized Poker Action Unfolds
Replays from The Lodge Card Club in Texas are your ticket to high-stakes action. Witness epic clashes where seasoned players put their skills (and their stacks) on the line. A must-watch for both newcomers and long-time poker enthusiasts!
Keep following PokerGuru for a compilation of the top poker videos each week!
Top Videos of the Week: December 24 – 30
In this weekly feature, we list down the most trending videos from the poker world. From the craziest to the funniest – from the interesting to the bizarre – you’ll find it all here every week!
Chota Machhi Streams For A23 Poker
PokerGuru’s Arpit Jain, better known as Chota Machhi, delivered an enthralling performance in A23 Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Level 3 Supersonic Qualifier on Sunday. Though his journey in this tournament ended earlier than expected, his performance was nonetheless captivating.
The stakes were higher on Saturday when Chota Machhi entered the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Supersonic Grand Finale. The stream was significant as it marked Jain’s final streaming session for PokerGuru. Displaying his poker acumen, Jain battled through the competition, eventually busting in 63rd place.
Saumil Krishnani, Riyana Rasheed, Ridhav Chawla & Rahul Thakur Stream For PokerBaazi
PokerBaazi’s YouTube channel offered poker enthusiasts a treat this week with a lineup of exciting live streams featuring prominent poker personalities. The week began with Saumil Krishnani‘s attempt at conquering the ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit on Tuesday.
The excitement continued on Wednesday with a unique dual stream by Riyana Rasheed and Ridhav Chawla, who competed in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF. Chawla notably finished in 64th place, earning ₹6,016.
The streaming action reached its climax on Friday, with Rahul Thakur stepping onto the virtual felt for the ₹25 Lakhs GTD WTF. Thakur’s performance led him to a commendable 62nd-place finish, earning ₹9,221.
Rahul Arora Streams For MPL Poker
On Wednesday, Rahul Arora live-streamed his run, playing MPL Poker`s ₹1 Lakh GTD WowSome Wednesday. His gameplay was streamed live on the Indian Poker Players’ Association (IPPA) YouTube channel, offering viewers an insider’s look at his strategies in real time.
PokerCast’s Debut Episode: Bad Beats Analyzed With Aly Goni on PokerBaazi
PokerBaazi’s fresh series, PokerCast, recently premiered with a fascinating episode dedicated to demystifying ‘bad beats’ in poker. The show discusses how players experience and inflict bad beats equally over time. To support this theory, PokerBaazi has introduced a cutting-edge feature, the Bad Beat Counter.
The episode features a panel discussion with renowned TV actor Aly Goni, PokerBaazi Team Pro Abhishek Goindi, and poker pro Vinayak Bajaj, accompanied by other PokerBaazi team members. The panellists engage in a lively conversation about bad beats and share insights on the functionality and benefits of the Bad Beat Counter on the PokerBaazi client.
PokerGuru’s Daily Majors Recap With Saumya Paithankar – Weekly Highlights
Throughout the week, PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar expertly navigated the high-energy world of online poker, offering viewers an engaging and detailed review of the week’s biggest tournaments and outstanding performances. Our picks include the recaps from Sunday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 27.
Best Players of 2023 Compilation – PokerStars
With the year-end approaching, PokerStars posted a “Best Players Of The Year 2023 Compilation” on its YouTube channel. This exhilarating video pays tribute to the exceptional talents that dominated the tables at PokerStars LIVE events throughout the year. Dive into a montage of remarkable plays showcasing the wit, strategy, and audacity of the world’s best poker players. A source of inspiration and enjoyment, this compilation is a must-see for anyone who loves the game of poker.
Uncovering a Stunning Cheating Scandal at GGPoker – Doug Polk Podcast
Doug Polk‘s latest podcast episode takes a deep dive into the recent cheating scandal at GGPoker, a situation reminiscent of the Mike Postle case and the Ultimate Bet scandal. The focus is on a player, ‘Moneytaker69,’ who displayed an unusually high win rate and suspicious hand histories, suggesting potential superusing. With a meticulous examination of the evidence, Polk’s expert analysis sheds light on the intricacies of this latest cheating accusation, drawing parallels with historical incidents in the poker world.
Tony G vs. Sam Trickett – A Clash in Premier League Poker – partypoker
Watch the gripping battle between Tony G and Sam Trickett in this throwback video from the partypoker Premier League Poker, where strategic mastery meets the psychological intensity of poker. This unforgettable hand demonstrates the high stakes and deep thought processes involved in professional poker, making it a must-watch for enthusiasts and aspiring players alike.
GGMillion$ – S03E34
GGPoker’s weekly High Roller, the $1 Million GTD GGMillion$, made another successful run this week. The high roller tournament, demanding a $10,300 buy-in, saw poker enthusiasts and professionals alike drawn to the virtual tables. Commentators Jeff Gross and Samuel Mullur provided insightful coverage as fresh crusher Thomas Santerne emerged victorious, securing a massive $289,000. Relive the excitement of the final table action through the live stream replay below.
2023 WSOP Bahamas Main Event – Jeff Gross Vlog
In his latest vlog, poker pro and renowned poker vlogger Jeff Gross takes viewers on an exciting journey through the 2023 WSOP Bahamas Main Event. With a $5,300 buy-in and a lavish $15 Million guarantee, the event was nothing short of spectacular. Fresh from his achievements in the $25K event, Gross jumps into the Main Event action, sharing his experiences and strategies while making multiple entries.
The vlog also captures the lively WSOP environment and features casual yet insightful encounters with poker greats like Phil Hellmuth, Mustapha Kanit, Dan “Jungleman” Cates and his good friend Fabian Gregorious.
Garrett Adelstein Returns to Live Streamed on Bally Live – Watch the Biggest Pots
Garrett Adelstein, a notable name in the poker world, marked his comeback to live-streamed poker with an impressive showing at Bally Live, Tropicana, Las Vegas. His return, eagerly awaited since the much-discussed Jack-Four incident at Hustler Casino Live 15 months ago, didn’t disappoint. Fans and enthusiasts witnessed Adelstein engaging in some of the most significant pots in recent memory. His strategic prowess and daring plays were the session’s highlight, captivating audiences. Watch the biggest pots of the session in the video below.
2008 WSOP Main Event Highlights – A PokerGO Throwback
Relive the thrilling moments from the 2008 WSOP Main Event, where poker veteran Mike Matusow and rising stars like Tiffany Michelle, Chino Rheem, and Darus Suharto showcase their skills.
Meanwhile, Allen Cunningham faces challenges, while James Carroll and Kelly Kim surge ahead, keeping the competition fierce.
As the player count drops to 44, the feature table heats up with legends like Phil Hellmuth, Chino Rheem, and Brandon Cantu. Tiffany Michelle and Mike Matusow bring intense gameplay to this high-stakes stage.
The climax nears with poker elites like Peter Eastgate, James Carroll, and Ivan Demidov battling it out. Tiffany Michelle‘s controversy added drama while competitors fiercely competed for a final table spot.
The final table is set with Craig Marquis, Chino Rheem, and others vying for the top prize of $9.10 Million and the world championship title.
Stream Highlights – Jaime Staples
Don’t miss the latest gaming highlights from partypoker Ambassador Jaime Staples! Watch and learn as Staples demonstrates the skill and tactics that have firmly established him as one of the most followed poker streamers in the game.
Stream highlights – Lex Veldhuis
On Sunday, Lex Veldhuis clinches not just one but two New Year Series titles in a single live stream, banking a sensational $36,000 first-place prize.
Cash Game Action – The Lodge
Tune in for high-stakes poker action from The Lodge Card Club in Texas. Witness seasoned players’ strategy and skill in these exciting, live-streamed games. Perfect for both new and seasoned poker fans!
Keep following PokerGuru for a compilation of the top poker videos each week!
Top Videos of the Week: November 12 – 18
In this weekly feature, we list down the most trending videos from the poker world. From the craziest to the funniest – from the interesting to the bizarre – you’ll find it all here every week!
SharmaJI & Chota Machhi Create Waves With Engaging Poker Streams
PokerGuru’s SharmaJI (Naman Sharma) and Chota Machhi (Arpit Jain) live streams have been a spectacle of skill, charm, and entertainment, captivating a growing audience of poker enthusiasts.
SharmaJI’s stream on Wednesday was a remarkable display of finesse and personality. He delved into the competitive landscape of A23 Poker’s ₹5 Crores GTD Mega Freeroll Series, particularly the 23rd ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Freeroll. His gameplay, a fusion of expert tactics and charismatic presentation, offered viewers an unforgettable poker streaming experience. Fans can relive SharmaJI’s strategic play and engaging interactions in the stream available on PokerGuru`s YouTube channel.
Adding to the excitement, Chota Machhi took on the challenge of the penultimate ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Freeroll on Friday, navigating the high-stakes tides in pursuit of a substantial score.
Continuing the momentum, Chota Machhi returned on Saturday with another engaging live stream. This time, he focused on PokerBaazi’s 1000X#7 Saturday Prime, aiming to secure his maiden 1000X title.
Rahul Thakur, Saumil Krishnani & Prachi Pahuja Stream For PokerBaazi
This past week on PokerBaazi was not just about the cards and chips; it was also a showcase of talent and insights, thanks to the live streams by newcomer Rahul Thakur alongside Saumil Krishnani and Prachi Pahuja.
Wednesday was a special day for the poker community as Rahul Thakur, known as ‘FISHERMAN,’ made his live-streaming debut. With over 15 years of experience in poker, Thakur participated in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD WTF, sharing his deep knowledge and seasoned strategies with a broader audience. This landmark stream marked his entry into the world of live poker streaming, allowing viewers to learn from the long-standing regular.
The following day, Thursday, saw Saumil Krishnani, popularly playing under the username ‘Indianavatar,’ bring his A-game to the live streaming platform. Krishnani chose PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF for his streaming session, allowing viewers to witness his approach and gameplay in real time.
Friday’s streaming session featured Prachi Pahuja, another esteemed player on the platform. She took on the Day 1 flagships of PokerBaazi’s sixth edition of the 1000X Series, specifically the ₹35 Lakhs GTD 1000X#3 Friday Prime and the ₹12 Lakhs GTD 1000X#4. Demonstrating her skills, Pahuja secured a commendable sixth place in the 1000X#4, winning ₹35,100. Her impressive run and strategic gameplay in these high-stakes tournaments were streamed live, allowing fans and fellow players to observe her tactics first-hand.
Dynamic Duo Shobhit Bhargava and Jayant Alagawadi Team Up For Junglee Poker’s PPL Main Event Stream
In a unique collaboration, two of the poker streaming world’s notable figures, Shobhit Bhargava and Jayant Alagawadi, teamed up on Saturday to bring an exciting live stream of the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Poker Premier League Main Event on Junglee Poker. This partnership offered viewers a rare treat as both Bhargava and Alagawadi are known for their distinct styles and insights into the game.
Shobhit Bhargava’s Stream Battle on PokerStars India
Renowned for engaging live streams on his YouTube channel ‘569Poker,’ Shobhit Bhargava recently brought another thrilling poker session to his followers on PokerStars India. This time, Bhargava participated in the Stream Battle, a special event crafted for his home game group on the platform. Bhargava, known for his in-depth understanding of the game and ability to connect with his audience, did not disappoint. He navigated through the intense competition with his strategic acumen, eventually clinching a dramatic victory, much to the excitement and admiration of his audience.
Devvrat Singh Kaurav Streams Pocket52 MTTs
Devvrat Singh Kaurav has been steadily carving out a niche for himself in the poker streaming cycles, especially known for his engaging broadcasts on Pocket52. His frequent live streams have garnered a growing audience, eager to watch his strategic play and insights into the game.
Last Tuesday marked another instance of Kaurav’s streaming prowess when he live-streamed his participation in Pocket52`s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets. His gameplay was dynamic and compelling, attracting poker fans who tuned in to watch him tackle the challenges of the tournament.
Continuing his regular streaming schedule, Kaurav took on the ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets on Pocket52 on Thursday.
On Friday, Kaurav kept up the momentum by participating in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights on Pocket52 while simultaneously streaming his play. These consistent streams have not only showcased his poker abilities but also his commitment to engaging with the poker community through his content.
Rahul Kumar & Rahul Arora`s Entertaining Streams
Rahul Kumar, an emerging talent in the poker streaming community, recently took to Pocket52 to display his adeptness in the game. His streaming sessions, including participation in some of the platform’s leading tournaments, have been gaining attention for his skilful play and engaging content.
On Tuesday, Kumar participated in Pocket52’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets, where he made a significant mark by finishing in the eighth position, earning ₹15,220. Adding an extra layer of excitement to the event, he live-streamed his gameplay. Demonstrating his versatility, Kumar also skillfully juggled playing the ₹10/₹25 cash tables alongside the tournament, showcasing his ability to navigate different game formats easily.
Continuing his streak of impressive performances, Kumar joined forces with another rising poker streamer, Rahul Arora, for a dual stream on Wednesday. The duo participated in Pocket52’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets tournament, offering viewers a double dose of poker action and strategies. This unique collaboration brought together two distinct styles and perspectives on the game, making for an engaging and educational session for the audience.
On Friday, Kumar dived into the high-stakes excitement of A23 Poker`s penultimate ₹20 Lakhs GTD Mega Freeroll. This tournament presented a significant opportunity for him to showcase his competitive edge in a larger field and higher stakes to his growing fan base in real time.
Jayant Alagawadi Streams For PokerStars India
On Tuesday, Jayant Alagawadi turned his attention to cash games on PokerStars India. This session was more than a display of his poker skills; it was an educational journey for viewers. His insightful commentary throughout the stream made it an engaging and instructive experience for poker enthusiasts at all levels.
Later in the week, on Friday, Alagawadi switched gears to participate in The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition on PokerStars India. This event provided different challenges and opportunities, allowing Alagawadi to demonstrate his versatility and adaptability in tournaments.
Ankit Nahar & Sagar Maheswari Streams MTTs For Pocket52
Ankit Nahar, an emerging name in the world of online poker streaming, has been making waves with his consistent and engaging streams for Pocket52. This week was particularly eventful, as Nahar delighted his audience with four compelling streaming sessions.
The week’s action kicked off with Nahar participating in Pocket52’s Tuesday headliner, the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets. This session marked the start of an exciting week for Nahar as he showcased his skills and strategies in this marquee event.
Nahar’s momentum continued into Wednesday when he joined the tables for Pocket52’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets. His performance was commendable as he managed to finish In-The-Money (ITM), securing a payout of ₹4,100, demonstrating his consistent form in online tournaments.
Thursday brought a special dual streaming session with Sagar Maheswari. Both players engaged in Pocket52’s ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Rockets. Nahar impressed with a 13th-place finish, earning ₹7,786, adding another feather to his cap for the week.
Wrapping up the week, Nahar streamed his gameplay on Friday in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights on Pocket52. This session was another opportunity for his followers to witness Nahar’s tactical gameplay and interaction with the audience.
PokerGuru’s Daily Majors Recap With Saumya Paithankar: Weekly Highlights
Throughout the week, PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar skillfully delved into the bustling online poker scene, presenting viewers with captivating and thorough analyses of the week’s major tournaments and notable achievements. Highlights from her coverage include comprehensive recaps from Sunday, November 12, and Wednesday, November 15, offering an inside look at the high achievers and standout events across different poker platforms.
Poker After Dark: ‘Game of Gold’ Episode 2, 3 & 4 Featuring Nikita Luther
The latest offering from Poker After Dark, the ‘Game of Gold’ series, which premiered on GGPoker`s YouTube channel on November 10, has rapidly gained traction among poker enthusiasts. This captivating series saw its narrative evolve through episodes 2 and 3, aired on November 13 and 15, respectively, continuing to build on the excitement of the season opener.
The series features a dynamic format with 16 seasoned poker players divided into four teams, all vying for a grand prize of $456,000. The competition has been intense from the outset, with the first episode setting a high benchmark for the series.
A special draw for the series has been the participation of India’s poker sensation, Nikita Luther. Her presence in the series adds an international flair and brings a spotlight to the talent emerging from India. As the episodes progress, viewers are invited to witness how Luther and her contemporaries navigate the complex landscape of the ‘Game of Gold’ as her team is currently leading the race.
Expert Bluffing on Display: Loosli vs. Lonis at PCA 2023 – PokerStars
The PCA 2023 Main Event turned into a captivating spectacle of poker strategy and nerve when French poker pro Sylvain Loosli squared off against American player Jesse Lonis. This hand, which unfolded during one of the tournament’s crucial stages, stands as a testament to Loosli’s exceptional bluffing skills.
Loosli, known for his strategic acumen and ability to read his opponents, executed a high-stakes bluff, showcasing not just his mastery over the game but also his courage to make bold moves under pressure. The hand was a chess match of poker minds, with Loosli navigating the complex dynamics of the game with apparent ease.
This hand is a crucial learning opportunity for poker enthusiasts. It highlights the significance of psychological warfare in poker and the importance of maintaining composure under intense scrutiny.
DAT Poker Podcast Ep 150 & 151
The 150th and 151st episodes of the DAT Poker Podcast featured hosts Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, Ross Henry, and GGPoker Ambassador Daniel Negreanu. In these episodes, they delved into detailed discussions, offering their unique perspectives and insights. The presence of these seasoned poker experts, especially with the inclusion of a renowned player like Negreanu, provided listeners with in-depth analyses and behind-the-scenes viewpoints on the strategies and dynamics of the games covered in the podcast.
Member Footage Review With Paul Gough & Alexandra Fagaras – Run It Once
Tune into an invaluable learning experience with Run It Once coaches Alexandra Fagaras and Paul Gough. In this interactive poker training stream, they meticulously review gameplay footage from fellow Run It Once members. This isn’t just about individual plays; it’s a chance to identify common leaks that could be lurking in your game, too!
Whether you want to solidify your poker fundamentals or elevate your strategy to advanced levels, this stream is a goldmine of information.
WPT Cash Games & MTT Highlights: The Intense Sands vs. Cheong Finale
The World Poker Tour (WPT) recently delivered another thrilling poker event, reaching a nail-biting conclusion with only David Sands and Joseph Cheong left battling for the title. David Sands, wielding a massive lead with a five-million-chip stack, faces off against the formidable Joseph Cheong in a match filled with suspense and high stakes. As the final moments of this gripping encounter draw near, poker enthusiasts worldwide are on the edge of their seats, eager to witness which player will claim the coveted prize of over $1 Million.
Hustler Casino LIVE: Brad’s Back-to-Back Big Wins
The super high-stakes cash game at Hustler Casino Live has been nothing short of a poker extravaganza. Featuring a table of renowned players like Andy Stacks, Mariano, Brad, Dentist Dave, Charles, Wesley, Nik Airball, Francisco, and Bobo, the game escalates into a frenzy of high-tension and massive pots. Brad emerges as the star of the show, astonishing his competitors and viewers alike with two back-to-back massive wins. In a remarkable display of skill mixed with a stroke of luck, he first scoops up an enormous $600,000 pot, only to top it with an even more impressive $700,000 pot later in the game.
Throwback to WPT World Championship: Elite Final Table Showdown
The WPT World Championship set the stage for an epic confrontation among some of the most respected names in poker. The table, featuring the likes of poker behemoths like Chino Rheem, Erick Lindgren, Jonathan Roy, Matt Hyman, Brandon Steven, and David Peters, becomes an arena where strategy, skill, and nerves are tested to the extreme. Competing for a staggering $3,540,000 prize pool, each player brings their best game, aiming to etch their name in the annals of poker history.
Experience the Legendary WSOP Main Event 2003 – PokerGO
Relive the unforgettable moments from the 2003 World Series of Poker Main Event, available on PokerGO. Witness the journey from Day 1 to the final table, with iconic moments and intense battles among poker’s greatest.
Day 1 Highlights: Featuring Robert Varkonyi at the feature table, alongside legends Doyle Brunson and Padraig Parkinson, and appearances by former champions like Johnny Chan, Phil Hellmuth, Scotty Nguyen, and Chris Ferguson.
Day 2 Recap: The stakes rise as half the field is eliminated. The feature table with Phil Hellmuth, Sam Grizzle, and T.J. Cloutier is a blend of experience and skill. Watch as previous champions bid farewell and Amir Vahedi takes the lead.
Day 3 Action: With just over 100 players left, Johnny Chan, Howard Lederer, and Paul Darden take the spotlight. Chris Moneymaker‘s pivotal plays signal a turning point in the tournament.
Day 4 Drama: The final table draws near with only 27 players remaining. Despite the efforts of poker heavyweights, it’s Chris Moneymaker who takes the chip lead, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.
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The Lock-In With Lynn Gilmartin
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Daily Majors: Tanmay Benara, Mohammad Azhar, Gagan Juneja & Haider Madraswala Trailblaze Through the Mid-Week Flagships
It was a firecracker Wednesday as MTT players were spoiled for choice with PokerBaazi’s National Poker Series India 2023 running in tandem with Spartan Poker’s India Turbo Masters!
Tanmay Benara was the mid-week crusher as he added to his NPS medal collection by topping the Day 1 headliner, NPS#4 Wednesday Volley, for ₹6.11 Lakhs. In addition to winning his career-first NPS gold medal, Benara FT-ed two ITM tournaments, Spartan Poker`s ITM #29 DST (3rd for ₹1.07 Lakhs) and ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic (7th for ₹91,466), locking in ₹8.15 Lakhs overall.
Mohammad Azhar has made quite the name for himself in winning NPS gold medals, but last night, it was the India Turbo Series where he showcased his poker prowess. He took down Spartan Poker’s ITM #28 Wednesday Big Turbo 6-Max for ₹6.76 Lakhs – the day’s single-largest score – making away with ₹7.24 Lakhs in total winnings from four deep runs.
Gagan Juneja won the other ITM flagship, Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic 7-Max, for a personal-best ₹5.37 Lakhs. Abhijeet Kumar finished runner-up for ₹3.41 Lakhs (won ₹3.59 Lakhs overall).
Yash Goel (Won ITM #29 DST for ₹2.19 Lakhs), Aryan Singh (Won ITM #26 Hyper for ₹92,214), Ritu Bala (Won ITM #25 Rapid for ₹76,600), Shafiulla H (Won GTD ITM #24 Triple Chance Turbo for ₹45,047), Saumil Krishnani (Won ITM #30 PLO 4 Bounty PKO for ₹40,424), and Rudramani Pokhrel (Won ITM #23 Hyper 5-Max for ₹54,405) won the other India Turbo Masters tournaments on Wednesday.
Prashant Pandagre hit it big on Day 1 of the NPS. The upcoming crusher took down the series-opener NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) for ₹3.45 Lakhs (his second-best career score), following a heads-up deal with Rahul Purohit (2nd for ₹3.71 Lakhs). Pandagre added a nifty ₹3.62 Lakhs from deep runs in three NPS tournaments, climbing to the top of the NPS Series leaderboard.
Ravinder Singh (Won NPS#3 Marathon for ₹3.41 Lakhs), ‘saurav29’ (Won NPS#6 Slamdunk for ₹3.35 Lakhs), Sony Puthussery (Won NPS#5 SPRINT (6-Max) for ₹1.62 Lakhs), and Shivam Kumar Dubey (Won NPS#2 Deepdive for ₹1.57 Lakhs) won the other NPS gold medals on Day 1 of the series.
Haider Madraswala shipped Adda52’s Maverick for ₹4.06 Lakhs (won ₹4.29 Lakhs overall), ending a three-week-long title slump.
Tuesday`s top scorer, Young Gun Anuj Yadav, went back-to-back by winning PokerStars India’s Monster Stack [6-Max PKO] for ₹1.93 Lakhs and bagged away at least ₹4 Lakhs overall.
Last night NPS#3 Marathon silver medal winner Shailesh Patel championed Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for a second time this week for ₹92,500 and locked in a lofty ₹3.09 Lakhs overall.
Vishal Ojha, Divya Raushan, Armaan Kochhar, and Tanmay Hazra won the other Wednesday marquees.
Here are the Wednesday highlights!
PokerBaazi
NPS#4 Wednesday Volley – ₹40 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,400
Entries – 585
Re-entries – 654
Prize Pool – ₹49,56,000
Places Paid – 148
The former India Turbo Masters Main Event champion Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara made waves in the two mega festivals currently running, NPS India 2023 and India Turbo Masters. He emerged as the Wednesday chartbuster with total winnings of ₹8.15 Lakhs.
Benara started strong in the National Poker Series India 2023, winning the Day 1 headliner, PokerBaazi’s ₹40 Lakhs GTD NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹6.11 Lakhs – his first NPS gold medal, which he added to the silver and bronze medals he won in the previous NPS editions. This victory also landed him the #6 position on the NPS Series leaderboard.
Adding to his NPS glory, Benara posted FT finishes in Spartan Poker’s ITM #29 DST (3rd for ₹1.07 Lakhs) and ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic (7th for ₹91,466).
His top Wednesday finishes include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹6,10,579 (won his first NPS gold medal and second-best score on the site)
> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #29 DST for ₹1,06,519 (his best finish in the ongoing series)
> 7th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic for ₹91,466
Tanmay Benara’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.69 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.62 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #4 | Ranked #6 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The winningest player on our tracked database, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood, covered some distance on Ashish Munot in the POY race by locking in ₹5.98 Lakhs across six deep runs and picked up his first NPS silver medal.
Sood’s top Wednesday finishes include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi`s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹3,71,700 (won his first NPS medal)
> 5th in Spartan Poker`s ITM #28 Wednesday Big Turbo for ₹1,98,153
Gaurav Sood’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹16.45 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.82 Crores | Ranked #2 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Moves to #3 in Annual Profits
Friday’s The Weekly HighRoller winner, Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam, collected at least ₹4.31 Lakhs through seven ITM finishes (and one bounty), with his biggest score coming in NPS#4 Wednesday Volley (3rd for ₹2.97 Lakhs).
Srujan ‘Gambling_buddha’ Gudelly (5th for ₹1.90 Lakhs), leaderboard crusher Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC (6th for ₹1.42 Lakhs), last night’s La Luna champion, Vishal ‘Darky’ Ojha (7th for ₹1.02 Lakhs) and Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (8th for ₹74,340) also FT-ed NPS#4 Wednesday Volley.
The ₹4,400 buy-in flagship paid out the top 148 finishers a share from the guarantee-shattering ₹49.56 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara – ₹6,10,579
- Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹3,71,700
- Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹2,97,360
- TheWhiteSwan – ₹2,39,375
- Srujan ‘Gambling_buddha’ Gudelly – ₹1,89,815
- Bhanu ‘Chennaino1’ Prakash KC – ₹1,42,237
- Vishal ‘Darky’ Ojha – ₹1,01,598
- Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar – ₹74,340
NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) – ₹30 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 914
Re-entries – 1,141
Prize Pool – ₹41,10,000
Places Paid – 190
Saturday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT winner Prashant ‘prashant031’ Pandagre struck gold on the opening day of the biggest-ever National Poker Series India 2023. The upcoming online crusher championed a guarantee-crushing 2,055-entry field in the series opener, ₹30 Lakhs GTD NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max), to claim his first NPS gold medal and a winner’s paycheque worth ₹3.45 Lahks (his second-best career score), charging into an early lead on the NPS Series leaderboard.
Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit claimed the NPS silver medal for his runner-up finish and ₹3.71 Lakhs in prize money, courtesy of a heads-up deal. Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha bagged the bronze medal for ₹2.31 Lakhs.
Pandagre added a nifty ₹3.62 Lakhs on Wednesday from three deep runs in three NPS tournaments, which include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) for ₹3,44,625 (his second title win in three days)
> 79th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹12,390
> 117th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹4,986
Prashant Pandagre’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.43 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2 | Ranked #1 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
Rahul Purohit accumulated ₹4.11 Lakhs through four finishes, which include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) for ₹3,71,337
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) for ₹3,71,337
> 37th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹19,390
> 29th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic for ₹16,175
> 91st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Deepdive for ₹4,338
Rahul Purohit’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹90.30 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹14.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3 | Ranked #3 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The #3 ranked player of 2022, Arjanveer Singh Chadha, packed up ₹2.86 Lakhs in total winnings from five ITM finishes, which include:
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) for ₹2,30,982
> 49th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹24,780
> 44th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Slamdunk for ₹16,320
> 20th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹11,358
> 150th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 SPRINT (6-Max) for ₹2,431
Arjanveer Singh Chadha’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹14.05 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.83 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #3 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.13 Crores | Ranked #11 on the 2023 POY (Total Cashes) Leaderboard | Ranked #10 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira (5th for ₹1.43 Lakhs), Raghavendra ‘ThikanaCK’ Hada (6th for ₹1.01 Lakhs), and Bibhu ‘Daniel_Ivey’ Agarwal (7th for ₹73,980) made up the (7-Max) NPS #1 Kick-off final table.
The ₹2,200 entry buy-in NPS 3.0 series-opener posted a guarantee-smashing ₹41.10 Lakhs prize pool. The top 190 finishers sailed past the money line.
Final Table Results
- Prashant ‘prashant031’ Pandagre – ₹3,44,625*
- Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit – ₹3,71,337*
- Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh Chadha – ₹2,30,982
- DaaakuDaddy – ₹1,87,005
- Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira – ₹1,43,439
- Raghavendra ‘ThikanaCK’ Hada – ₹1,00,695
- Bibhu ‘Daniel_Ivey’ Agarwal – ₹73,980
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS#3 Marathon – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 499
Re-entries – 609
Prize Pool – ₹27,70,000
Places Paid – 148
Ravinder ‘Ravikirti’ Singh packed up the guarantee-crushing 1,108-entry field (499 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD NPS#3 Marathon in under eight hours, winning his first NPS gold medal in the 6:30 PM tournament and ₹3.41 Lakhs in prize money (his second-best score on the site).
Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel, who won Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for the second time this week last night, bagged the silver medal and the ₹2.08 Lakhs runner-up cash prize.
Ravinder Singh’s deep run in three NPS tournaments earned him almost ₹3.52 Lakhs, securing him the #4 rank on the NPS Series leaderboard.
His Wednesday finishes include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹3,41,264
> 92nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) for ₹8,220
> 175th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 SPRINT (6-Max) for ₹2,145
Ravinder Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹50.78 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Ranked #4 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
Tuesday’s ITM #21 DST runner-up finisher, Abhimanyu ‘AbhimanyuMittal’ Mittal, locked in ₹3.47 Lakhs in Wednesday earnings from eight deep runs and scored the most from an FT finish in NPS#3 Marathon (4th for ₹1.34 Lakhs).
Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.19 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.59 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Yuvraj ‘Yuvi0069’ Bhardwaj (5th for ₹1.06 Lakhs), Monday’s The Big Show champion, Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh (7th for ₹56,785), and Puneet ‘bonomo’ Mishra (8th for ₹41,550) also FT-ed NPS#3 Marathon.
The 6:30 PM flagship posted a guarantee-crushing ₹27.70 Lakhs prize pool distributed among the top 148 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Ravinder ‘Ravikirti’ Singh – ₹3,41,264
- Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Kumar Patel – ₹2,07,750
- Yoanatanwar – ₹1,66,200
- Abhimanyu ‘AbhimanyuMittal’ Mittal – ₹1,33,791
- Yuvraj ‘Yuvi0069’ Bhardwaj – ₹1,06,091
- salazar666 – ₹79,499
- Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹56,785
- Puneet ‘bonomo’ Mishra – ₹41,550
NPS#2 Deepdive – ₹18 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in- ₹1,650
Entries – 761
Re-entries – 685
Prize Pool – ₹21,69,000
Places Paid – 148
Saturday’s Centurion winner Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey added a third title win to his March scorecard last night in style! The small stakes reg ransacked a 1,446-strong field (761 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD NPS #2 Deepdive, winning the 5:30 PM NPS marquee to enter the ‘NPS Gold Medallist`s Club’ for a ₹1.57 Lakhs bankroll boost – his best score on PokerBaazi.
A three-way final table deal earned ‘phaadunga’ (2nd for ₹2,00,152) and Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor (3rd for ₹2,02,920) the silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Shivam Dubey accumulated ₹1.79 Lakhs across four deep runs yesterday, three of them in NPS tournaments, taking over the #7 rank on the NPS Series leaderboard.
His Wednesday finishes include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s NPS #2 Deepdive for ₹1,56,964* (three-way deal)
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Slam Dunk for ₹19,040
> 205th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,859
> 59th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #25 Rapid for ₹1,400
Shivam Kumar Dubey’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹31.64 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹11.54 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #20 | Ranked #7 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor fired up a profitable Wednesday grind, lapping up almost ₹2.65 Lakhs across three deep runs, including two podium finishes!
His Wednesday finishes include:
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS #2 Deepdive for ₹2,02,920* (three-way deal)
> 3rd in Adda52’s La Luna for ₹47,765
> 52nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹13,850
Akshay Kapoor’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹62.35 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | Ranked #21 on the NPS Series Leaderboard
The Pride runner-up finisher from earlier this month, Vikk ‘GamblerVikk’ Sharma, raked in ₹1.08 Lakhs from two deep runs, which include:
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #2 Deepdive for ₹1,04,763
> 108th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,003
Vikk Sharma’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹29.56 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹14.04 Lakhs
Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal notched up ₹76,100 in Wednesday earnings across two deep runs, which include:
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #2 Deepdive for ₹62,250
> 53rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹13,850
Ashish Nailwal’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹77.41 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1
The ₹1,650 entry buy-in NPS #2 Deepdive crushed its listed guarantee by ₹3.69 Lakhs and paid the top 148 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹1,56,964*
- phaadunga – ₹2,00,152*
- Akshay ‘CallmeAK’ Kapoor – ₹2,02,920*
- Vikk ‘GamblerVikk’ Sharma – ₹1,04,763
- TheWhiteSwan – ₹83,073
- Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹62,250
- imagine007 – ₹44,465
- oyeahbaby – ₹32,535
*denotes a three-way deal
NPS#6 Slamdunk – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 541
Re-entries – 547
Prize Pool – ₹27,20,000
Places Paid – 148
The Afternoon PLO5 Boost winner from March 12, ‘saurav29’ fired two bullets in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD NP#6 Slamdunk, clinching decisive victory in the 9:30 PM tournament to win one of six NPS gold medals awarded on Day 1 of the series and ₹3.35 Lakhs in prize money – their best score of the year.
The mystery player overcame a 1,088-strong field, eventually beating Prabhat ‘greatgatsby’ Paliya in the heads-up showdown. Paliya secured a runner-up payday of ₹2.04 Lakhs and his first NPS silver medal.
saurav29’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹45.87 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.44 Lakhs | Titles Won: #43
Chasing his first title of the year, Prabhat Paliya, who last placed fourth in Sunday’s Nano Highroller, notched up ₹2.79 Lakhs from four ITM finishes, which include:
> 164th in PokerBaazi`s NPS#1 (7-Max) KickOff for 4,932
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Slamdunk for ₹2,04,000
> 14th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹54,516
> 39th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Deepdive for ₹15,183
Prabhat Paliya’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹34.74 Lakhs
WSOP bracelet winner Kartik ‘TheInternetKid’ Ved bagged away ₹77,980 from six ITM finishes.
His top Wednesday finishes include:
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Slamdunk for ₹40,800
> 25th in PokerStars India’s MonsterStack [6-Max, PKO] for ₹11,256
Kartik Ved’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2
Pranjal ‘lilmessi’ Gandhi (5th for ₹1.05 Lakhs) and Shriram ‘MasterBet10’ Varma (7th for ₹55,760) also FT-ed NPS#6 Slamdunk.
The ₹2,750 entry buy-in tournament generated a ₹27.20 Lakhs prize pool – over 80% more than the advertised guarantee. The prize money was distributed among the top 148 finishers.
Final Table Results
- saurav29 – ₹3,35,104
- Prabhat ‘greatgatsby’ Paliya – ₹2,04,000
- vedprakash923 – ₹1,63,200
- luckybastard1031 – ₹1,31,376
- Pranjal ‘lilmessi’ Gandhi – ₹1,04,176
- charcoal – ₹78,064
- Shriram ‘MasterBet10’ Varma – ₹55,760
- Kartik ‘TheInternetKid’ Ved – ₹40,800
NPS#5 (6-Max) SPRINT – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in- ₹1,100
Entries – 812
Re-entries – 618
Prize Pool – ₹14,30,000
Places Paid – 245
The PokerBaazi loyalist who holds the distinction of winning the PLO Daily a record 34 times, Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery had his most profitable session on the site on Wednesday! He won the ₹10 Lakhs GTD NPS #5 (6-Max) SPRINT, beating a stacked field of 1,430 runners (812 unique), taking home a site-best ₹1.62 Lakhs and his first-ever NPS gold medal. This is Puthussery’s second title this month, and he now has a total of six titles won in 2023. He struck a heads-up deal with ‘Whoarewe,’ who scored a better ₹1.66 Lakhs in second place but had to settle for the silver medal.
Sony Puthussery’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹77.77 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹23.79 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6
The three-time Destiny winner Avneesh ’iamam’ Munjal bagged away ₹1.18 Lakhs from six deep runs, which include:
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s NPS #5 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹50,050
> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹22,160
> 34th in SpartanPoker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic for ₹17,632
> 61st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 (7-Max) Kick-Off for ₹16,440
> 30th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹8,113
> 136th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Deepdive for ₹3,904
Avneesh Munjal’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.55 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7
The first-ever ENDBOSS champion Abhishek ‘Human_AI’ Maheshwari (4th for ₹72,930) also FT-ed NPS #5 (6-Max) SPRINT.
The ₹1,100 entry buy-in tournament dished out a generous ₹14.30 Lakhs in prize money to the top 245 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery – ₹1,61,850*
- Whoarewe – ₹1,66,049*
- popeye1303 – ₹1,00,100
- Abhishek ‘Human_AI’ Maheshwari – ₹72,930
- Avneesh ’iamam’ Munjal – ₹50,050
- B4u420 – ₹35,750
*denotes a heads-up deal
NPS India 2023 Series Leaderboard Standings After Day 1
The third edition of PokerBaazi’s National Poker Series India 2023 got into motion on March 29, with the series taking off with a band. A total of 18 NPS medals were awarded on Wednesday, getting the ₹50 Lakhs GTD NPS Series and Podium leaderboards ticking.
The series-opener NPS#1 Kick-off (7-Max) champion Prashant ‘prashant031’ Pandagre (2,267 points) has pulled ahead into an early lead on the NPS Series leaderboard, with Yuvraj ‘Yuvi0069’ Bhardwaj (1,790 points) who ITM-ed all the six NPS tournaments yesterday, ranked #2.
The NPS #1 Kick-off (7-Max) third-place finisher Rahul ‘Godfather10’ Purohit (1,786 points) is currently ranked third.
Rank Player Points
1 Prashant 'prashant031' Pandagre 2,267
2 Yuvraj 'Yuvi0069' Bhardwaj 1,790
3 Rahul 'Godfather10' Purohit 1,786
4 Ravinder 'Ravikirti' Jain 1,781
5 Myron 'priyankAAchoprAA' Pereira 1,761
6 Tanmay 'truman' Benara 1,739
7 Shivam 'daddyaddy' Kumar Dubey 1,694
8 TheWhiteSwan 1,657
9 Sony 'swAAmi' Puthussery 1,513
10 Arjanveer 'holdbaby' Singh Chadha 1,481
Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹45,060), Animesh ‘animeshth20’ Thakur (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹39,820), ‘kalus0072’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹35,320) and ‘klaus0072’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD SPRINT for ₹29,920) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.
Spartan Poker
ITM #28 Wednesday Big Turbo (6-Max) – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹16,500
Entries – 96
Re-entries – 28
Re-buys – 96
Prize Pool – ₹26,85,000
Places Paid – 17
The four-time NPS gold medallist Mohammad ‘Cupid stunt’ Azhar will be a player to watch out for at the just-started National Poker Series India 2023. While his opening day results in the mega series were luke-warm, Azhar bagged the top honors in Spartan Poker’s 9:30 PM showstopper, ₹25 Lakhs GTD ITM #28 Wednesday Big Turbo 6-Max, outplaying a reg-infested 179-strong field to win ₹6.76 Lakhs – the day’s single-largest score. The user ‘wildernesscove’ placed runner-up for ₹4.56 Lakhs.
The first-ever NPS Main Event champion, Azhar, packed in an impressive ₹7.24 Lakhs across his mid-week run from the following scores:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #28 Wednesday Big Turbo for ₹6,75,546 (his maiden ITM title)
> 14th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic 7-Max for ₹36,642
> 147th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹8,921
> 120th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹2,717
Mohammad Azhar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.81 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2
January leaderboard topper Tarush ‘Tarush123’ Gupta (3rd for ₹2.97 Lakhs), poker coach Abhishek ‘AllGoodNamesAreGone’ Rathod (4th for ₹2.46 Lakhs), NPS#4 Wednesday Volley silver medallist Young Gun Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood (5th for ₹1.98 Lakhs) and the #1 ranked player of the year, Ashish ‘0mg_spew’ Munot (6th for ₹1.56 Lakhs) also FT-ed ITM #28 Wednesday Big Turbo.
The ₹16,500 entry buy-in Wednesday flagship distributed the ₹26.85 Lakhs collected in the prize pool among the top 17 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Mohammad ‘Cupid stunt’ Azhar – ₹6,75,546
- wildernesscove – ₹4,56,450
- Tarush ‘Tarush123’ Gupta – ₹2,96,693
- Abhishek ‘AllGoodNamesAreGone’ Rathod – ₹2,45,678
- Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood – ₹1,98,153
- Ashish ‘0mg_spew’ Munot – ₹1,56,267
ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic 7-Max – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 268
Re-entries – 72
Re-buys – 211
Prize Pool – ₹27,55,000
Places Paid – 47
Spartan Poker’s 8 PM ITM headliner, ₹25 Lakhs GTD ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic 7-Max, witnessed fierce competition between 551 entrants (268 unique), all vying for the biggest share of the ₹27.55 Lakhs prize pool.
This week’s ITM #4 Sunday Supersonic finalist Gagan ‘Skysdlimit1’ Juneja, who has been active on Spartan Poker for over three years, came out on top to win his maiden title on the site and a personal-best ₹5.37 Lakhs in prize money.
Gagan Juneja’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹9.37 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.22 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1
The ITM #3 Triple Chance Turbo runner-up finisher Abhijeet ‘TheSupremeOne’ Kumar, chasing his first ITM title, had to settle for a runner-up payday of ₹3.41 lakhs. Kumar hauled in ₹3.59 Lakhs last night from four deep runs, which include:
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic 7-Max for ₹3,41,069
> 90th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 (7-Max) Kick-Off for ₹8,220
> 10th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #26 Hyper for ₹7,979
> 222nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,716
Abhijeet Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.31 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.15 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2
The IOPC #122 Friday Prime winner from February 3, Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha, had a terrific Wednesday outing. The MTT reg posted five deep runs, including a title win and two FT finishes, rounding up a Wednesday take-home worth ₹3.45 Lakhs.
His Wednesday finishes include:
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic 7-Max for ₹1,24,526
> 1st in Adda52’s La Luna for ₹1,06,600
> 7th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹1,01,598
> 30th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹7,301
> 91st in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 SlamDunk for ₹5,440
Vishal Ojha’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹74.98 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2
The ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic final table was replete with regs like Ritika ‘Sweetie12’ Kumari (3rd for ₹2.56 Lakhs), last night’s Monster Stack 6-Max PKO winner Young Gun Anuj ‘br0ckLesnar95’ Yadav (4th for ₹2.07 Lakhs), Tuesday’s Bounty Builder HR champion Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna (5th for ₹1.63 Lakhs), and NPS#4 Wednesday Volley gold medallist Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara (7th for ₹91,466).
The ₹5,500 entry buy-in tournament saw the top 47 finishers digging into the ₹27.55 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Gagan ‘Skysdlimit1’ Juneja – ₹5,36,949
- Abhijeet ‘TheSupremeOne’ Kumar – ₹3,41,069
- Ritika ‘Sweetie12’ Kumari – ₹2,55,664
- Anuj ‘br0ckLesnar95’ Yadav – ₹2,06,901
- Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna – ₹1,63,096
- Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha – ₹1,24,526
- Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹91,466
ITM #29 DST – ₹7 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 233
Re-entries – 44
Re-buys – 160
Prize Pool – ₹10,92,500
Places Paid – 39
It was a memorable Wednesday grind for Yash ‘YashPokerGG’ Goel, who outlasted a vast 437-player field (233 unique) in Spartan Poker’s ₹7 Lakhs GTD ITM #29 DST, winning the 9:30 PM tournament for ₹2.19 Lakhs – picking up his first-ever six-figure score. The site user ‘mansoon’ scored ₹1.46 Lakhs as the runner-up.
Yash Goel’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.42 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.94 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #4
Yesterday’s top scorer Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara (3rd for ₹1.07 Lakhs), ITM #20 Tuesday Big Turbo runner-up finisher Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh (5th for ₹67,407), Amit ‘Penguin071’ Gaikwad (6th for ₹51,020), and last night’s Maverick finalist Buhr ‘C@rnage’ Advirkar (8th for ₹27,531) were other well-known regs on the ITM #29 DST final table.
The ₹2,750 entry buy-in tournament collected over ₹10.92 Lakhs in the prize pool, with 39 players crossing the money line.
Final Table Results
- Yash ‘YashPokerGG’ Goel – ₹2,19,046
- mansoon – ₹1,45,630
- Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹1,06,519
- Fliptripp – ₹85,980
- Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh – ₹67,407
- Amit ‘Penguin071’ Gaikwad – ₹51,020
- KAKAROT98$ – ₹37,473
- Buhr ‘C@rnage’ Advirkar – ₹27,531
Aryan ‘bob_marley’ Singh (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD ITM #26 Hyper for ₹92,214), Ritu ‘Thor91’ Bala (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD ITM #25 Rapid for ₹76,600), Shafiulla ‘Trancsend2020’ H (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD ITM #24 Triple Chance Turbo for ₹45,047), Saumil ‘INDIANAVATAR’ Krishnani (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD ITM #30 PLO 4 Bounty PKO for ₹40,424), Rudramani ‘Rud1478’ Pokhrel (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD ITM #23 Hyper 5-Max for ₹54,405) won the other India Turbo Masters tournaments on Wednesday.
India Turbo Masters 3.0 Leaderboard Standings After Day 4
With four days of the India Turbo Masters 3.0 in the books, last night’s ITM #26 Hyper champion Aryan ‘bob_marley’ Singh has finally dethroned Mahima Walia Das from the top of the leaderboard standings. With 16 scores, Aryan Singh (3,539 TLB points) is now ranked #1 on the ITM leaderboard.
Tuesday’s ITM #19 Triple Chance Turbo champion ‘zmxncbv’ (anonymity requested) (3,376 TLB points) retained his #2 position for the second straight day.
Mahima ‘mabojojo’ Walia Das (3,037 TLB points) has slipped two places to #3 in the standings.
Rank Player Points
1 Aryan 'bob_marley' Singh 3,539
2 zmxncbv 3,376
3 Mahima 'mabojojo' Walia Das 3,037
4 Parag 'Persie' Shah 2,947
5 Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh 2,688
6 Ravi 'Rvjn91' Jain 2,337
7 Suraj 'Trashcan20' Adiga 2,252
8 Ashish 'X--factor' Pareek 2,238
9 Hemant '$Hamza$' Meena 2,236
10 Advait 'Rattler$' Rajguru 2,066
‘Fliptrip’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Night Rider for ₹35,859), Tanmay ‘tanmay007’ Hazra (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Chip Up- Triple Chance for ₹19,235) and ‘Shirou Emiya’ (Won ₹50K GTD Centurion for ₹9,048) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
Pocket52
Pocket Jacks – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,800
Entries – 139
Re-buys – 115
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 38
The first-ever PokerGuru Challenge winner Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Kumar Patel, has been on a tear in the boosted guaranteed marquees in Pocket52`s March Millionaire series of tournaments. He won Pocket Queens on Friday and followed that by shipping the Pocket Jacks twice in three days. He won the 8 PM marquee for the second time last night for ₹92,500 after outlasting a soft 254-entry field.
Patel made a mid-week collection of ₹3.09 Lakhs from three ITM finishes, including a title victory and a runner-up finish, adding an NPS silver medal to his poker cabinet.
His Wednesday finishes include:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹2,07,750
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹92,500 (won the tournament for the second time this week)
> 31st in PokerStars India’s MonsterStack [6-Max PKO] for ₹8,500
Shailesh Patel’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹27.12 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.44 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Final Table Results
- Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Kumar Patel – ₹92,500
- luck777 – ₹65,000
- chester_4kiy70ln9B – ₹45,000
- Dracarus – ₹35,000
- rayraj – ₹25,000
- Pay2Win – ₹20,000
‘dinesh99_HdcgDXd1A8’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Brunch for ₹31,125), ‘netherlands_quarter55_13381327’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Snacks for ₹22,000), and ‘AAKKQ’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Soda for ₹21,539), won the other Pocket52 marquees.
IndiaPlays
IMPL PLO6 – ₹50K GTD
Buy-in – ₹165
Entries – 85
Re-buys – 71
Prize Pool – ₹50,000
Places Paid – 40
IndiaPlays user ‘bo0om’ bested a 281-player field in the ₹50K GTD IMPL PLO6, taking down the 8 PM marquee for ₹10,500. The user ‘kismat7’ placed second for ₹7,500.
Final Table Results
- bo0om – ₹10,500
- kismat7 – ₹7,500
- BWVQ9052 – ₹5,000
- Manojsharma9313 – ₹3,600
- XWNB9599 – ₹2,125
- KXLO8840 – 1,850
- Hfhkkvc – ₹1,500
PokerDangal
Booster Wednesday – ₹75K GTD
Buy-in – ₹550
Entries – 90
Re-buys – 24
Prize Pool – ₹75,000
Places Paid – 17
PokerDangal user ‘PaulLynch93’ shipped the ₹75K GTD Booster Wednesday for ₹18,000, defeating ‘00SUBHA00’ (2nd for ₹12,750) heads-up.
Final Table Results
- PaulLynch93 – ₹18,000
- 00SUBHA00 – ₹12,750
- 72ofhearts – ₹9,000
- Raja1226 – ₹6,750
- Mr_Ghost – ₹5,250
- MenaceByom – ₹3,750
PokerSaint
Emerald – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 183
Re-entries – 98
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 53
PokerSaint user ‘MadBluffer’ outlasted a soft 281-player field in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Emerald, taking down the Wednesday marquee for ₹93,888. The user ‘Sundar888’ placed runner-up for ₹67,957.
Final Table Results
- MadBluffer – ₹93,888
- Sundar888 – ₹67,957
- phoenix23 – ₹49,188
- Firebullets – ₹35,602
- NoChanc3 – ₹25,769
- ithinkALot – ₹18,652
- AmYourDaDdy – ₹14,886
- WonderWarrior – ₹11,881
PokerStars India
Monster Stack [6-Max PKO] – ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in- ₹4,400
Entries – 135
Re-entries – 105
Regular Prize Pool – ₹4,80,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹4,80,000
Total Prize Pool – ₹9,60,000
Places Paid – 29
The top-ranked player of 2022, Young Gun Anuj ‘brocklesnar95’ Yadav (opted out of tracking), is back to his winning ways. After topping the Tuesday charts with a wholesome ₹5.24 Lakhs (at least) in total winnings, the online crusher won a flagship tournament for the second day in a row. He stormed past a 240-strong field (135 unique) PokerStars India’s ₹7.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Stack [6-Max PKO] to collect ₹1.93 Lakhs (₹1.12 Lakhs in bounties).
Last night`s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley finalist Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar (opted out of tracking) earned ₹1.08 Lakhs (₹27,187 in bounties) from his runner-up finish in the 8 PM tournament.
Yadav boosted his burgeoning bankroll by at least ₹4 Lakhs yesterday from two deep runs, which include:
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #27 Wednesday Supersonic for ₹2,06,901
> 1st in PokerStars India’s MonsterStack [6-Max PKO] for ₹1,93,289
Karan ‘The Annihilator’ Radia (3rd for ₹68,204), Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (5th for ₹36,212), and Abhishek ‘Addysonu’ Sonu (7th for ₹40,533) were other top regs on the Monster Stack [6-Max PKO] final table.
The ₹4,400 buy-in tournament generated a guarantee-crushing ₹9.60 Lakhs in prize money, with the top 29 finishers getting a share of the spoils.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Anuj ‘brocklesnar95’ Yadav – ₹1,93,289
- Ram ‘TheLagLawyer’ Kakkar – ₹1,08,040
- Karan ‘The Annihilator’ Radia – ₹68,204
- newbie884 ₹48,240
- Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹36,212
- sumitm74 – ₹36,505
- Abhishek ‘Addysonu’ Sonu – ₹40,533
‘irhs’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Big Bubble Rush for ₹40,719), ‘chillkevj’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Ultrasonic for ₹23,975), ‘Jikinabai007’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹13,380), and ‘shivam577’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹12,793) won the other PokerStars India marquees.
Adda52
Maverick – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 306
Re-entries – 343
Prize Pool – ₹16,22,500
Places Paid – 72
Haider ‘donktown22’ Madraswala continues to build on his online poker record. He championed Adda52`s Maverick last night, three weeks after his last win in PokerStars India`s Master Minds. The 8 PM tournament attracted a 649-player field, with Madraswala emerging victorious to collect a top prize of ₹4,05,625 (his second-best score on Adda52).
Young Gun Devang ‘spark123’ Yadav (opted out of our tracking), who won The Colosseum on March 16, finished runner-up for ₹2,35,263.
In addition to his Maverick victory, Madraswala crossed the money line in PokerStars India’s Monster Stack [6-Max PKO] (10th for ₹23,633), accumulating ₹4.29 Lakhs on Wednesday.
Haider Madraswala’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹90.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2
Devang Yadav made away with at least ₹2.68 Lakhs from four deep runs, which include:
> 2nd in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹2,35,263
> 37th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#2 Deepdive for ₹15,180
> 104th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#4 Wednesday Volley for ₹8,920
> 73rd in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Slamdunk for ₹8,160
Top reg Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru (opted out of tracking) added at least ₹58,049 from four ITM finishes that include:
> 7th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹44,619
> 88th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#6 Slamdunk for ₹5,440
> 136th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#3 Marathon for ₹4,990
> 99th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#5 (6-Max) SPRINT for ₹3,000
Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar locked in ₹1.33 Lakhs from three deep runs. His top finishes include:
> 4th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹1,13,575
> 65th in PokerBaazi’s NPS#1 (7-Max) Kickoff for ₹16,440
Pratik Manjrekar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.28 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.28 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Buhr ‘riokid’ Advirkar crossed the money line in four tournaments, adding ₹72,346 altogether. He prominently FT-ed two tournaments, which include:
> 8th in Adda52’s Maverick for ₹32,450
> 8th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #29 DST for ₹27,531
Buhr Advirkar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.82 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2
Varun ‘slayer1235’ Bansal (5th for ₹81,125) also FT-ed Maverick.
The ₹2,750 entry buy-in Wednesday flagship awarded a generous ₹16.23 Lakhs in prize money to the top 72 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Haider ‘donktown22’ Madraswala – ₹4,05,625
- Devang ‘spark123’ Yadav – ₹2,35,263
- 888tp – ₹1,59,005
- Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar – ₹1,13,575
- Varun ‘slayer1235’ Bansal – ₹81,125
- kanishka27 – ₹56,788
- Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru – ₹44,619
- Buhr ‘riokid’ Advirkar – ₹32,450
Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD La Luna for ₹1.07 Lakhs), Divya ‘Dada19’ Raushan (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹33,360), Armaan ‘SpaceRacer’ Kochhar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,781), ‘aarush18’ (Won ₹1 Lakhs GTD Kill Shot PLO Bounty for ₹25,897), ‘prakhargupta0808’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Maverick Lite for ₹22,940), ‘amanpoker27’ (Won ₹40K GTD Morning Adda for ₹15,490), ‘Bluffminister’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,600), ‘eswar518’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹8,861), and ‘Ankit24680’ (Won ₹20K GTD Midnight Bash for ₹7,133) won the other Adda52 marquees.
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