The mid-week poker scene is hotter than ever, with electrifying action both on the Las Vegas strip and across the digital poker universe. As India celebrates a thrilling victory over England in the ICC T20 World Cup semi-final, our poker heroes are making waves at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP)!

Poker legend Daniel Negreanu ignited the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas with his long-awaited triumph in Event #58: $50,000 Poker Players Championship. Shattering over a decade-long bracelet drought, Negreanu’s masterful play earned him a jaw-dropping $1,178,703 and one of the most prestigious bracelets on offer this year. Meanwhile, India’s own Kunal Punjwani showcased his exceptional skills with a commendable 89th-place finish in Event #66: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, adding $20,099 (~₹16.76 Lakhs) to his already impressive winnings at this year’s WSOP.

But the poker frenzy doesn’t stop there! Back home, PokerBaazi is hosting a non-stop poker extravaganza with thrilling tournaments and massive prize pools that are lighting up the online felt. Adda52 and Junglee Poker are also serving up their own sizzling poker action, ensuring that poker enthusiasts have a plethora of options to satisfy their craving for the game.

Ashish Nailwal, the former The MoneyMaker runner-up, reigned supreme on Thursday night. Following a phenomenal Monday that included a Daily Last Chance victory and a runner-up finish in The Big Show, Nailwal continued his hot streak by conquering PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante). He walked away with a hefty ₹8.50 Lakhs after a strategic heads-up deal, bringing his total winnings for the day to a massive ₹8.65 Lakhs, storming to #2 on the weekly charts! Mayank Aggarwal also put on a stellar performance, securing second place in the same event and walking away with a career-best ₹7.63 Lakhs.

Vishal Ojha, the 2023 USOP Main Event champion and 2023 People’s Poker Championship nominee, further solidified his reputation with an awe-inspiring third victory in Adda52’s Godfather, pocketing ₹4.35 Lakhs following a savvy heads-up deal. This latest triumph propelled his annual winnings past the ₹1 Crore mark, with his total earnings for the day reaching ₹4.40 Lakhs. Abhimanyu Mittal, fresh off a remarkable second-place finish in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour, gave Ojha a run for his money, finishing as a close runner-up in Godfather for ₹4.30 Lakhs and amassing ₹4.68 Lakhs across three events.

Kovid Saraswat, known for his victories in the AOPS – Goa Edition Micro Main Event and NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT, ended a three-month titleless streak by winning PokerBaazi’s WTF. This win earned him ₹2.81 Lakhs, contributing to his total earnings of ₹3.95 Lakhs on Thursday. Sanket Agarwal, the runner-up, also performed well, securing ₹2.14 Lakhs.

JaiKiran Kumar is unstoppable. Fresh off a string of deep runs, the poker prodigy just added another trophy to his collection by dominating Junglee Poker’s Thursday Deepstacks, adding ₹1.97 Lakhs to his day`s total of ₹3.52 Lakhs. Not to be outdone, ‘amit1258,’ hot on Kumar’s heels with recent podium finishes in both the Friday Supernova PKO and Sunday Special Knockout PKO, came in a close second, pocketing ₹1.52 Lakhs.

Young Gun Abhishek Sonu is proving that persistence pays off. After making two impressive deep runs in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance earlier this week, he finally clinched the victory in last night’s 11:30 PM flagship, adding ₹2.04 Lakhs to his Thursday haul of ₹2.46 Lakhs across three tourneys. Piyush Lalchandani secured a solid second-place finish with ₹1.42 Lakhs, bringing his total earnings for the day to ₹1.51 Lakhs across three deep runs.

PokerBaazi’s marquee events were a whirlwind of action, with seasoned pros and rising stars alike claiming impressive victories, including Chirag Desai (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹66,000), Arvindhan Lakshminarayanan (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹53,000), Kamal Punjabi (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹52,000), and Dhaval Doshi (Won (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹47,410).

The victory parade continued with Madhur Sandal and Pradeep winning marquee events across other platforms.

Here are the Thursday highlights!

PokerBaazi

The Summit (Double Ante) – ₹50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹8,625

Entries – 355

Re-entries – 272

Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000

Places Paid – 95

Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal, the former The MoneyMaker runner-up, has been on an absolute rampage on PokerBaazi this week, showcasing an unparalleled blend of skill, strategy, and pure determination.

Nailwal’s breakout streak began on Monday with a victory in the Daily Last Chance and a second-place finish in The Big Show that made him the day’s top scorer. He continued his hot streak on Wednesday, conquering the (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT with his signature style. But the best was yet to come.

Last night, Nailwal proved unstoppable in PokerBaazi’s ₹50 Lakhs GTD The Summit (Double Ante). In a gruelling seven-hour and 44-minute session, he fired three bullets, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to victory. His perseverance paid off as he outplayed a field of 627 contenders (355 unique) in the 8 PM Thursday showstopper, ultimately securing the championship title and a colossal ₹8.50 Lakhs prize from a heads-up deal, thanks to PokerBaazi’s enhanced payout structure.

This spectacular win marks Nailwal’s fourth victory of 2024—all achieved in June—and his third title this week alone. This incredible feat has propelled him to the #2 spot on the weekly leaderboard, solidifying his reputation as one of the hottest players in the game!

But Nailwal’s dominance didn’t stop there. He continued his winning ways in two more PokerBaazi tournaments, amassing a total of ₹8.65 Lakhs for the day – the highest single-day winnings on Thursday.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) for ₹8,49,891* (heads-up deal)

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹9,105

> 38th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹6,105

Ashish Nailwal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹90.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4 | Annual Winnings: ₹19.99 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹11.20 Lakhs

Entering twice, Mayank ‘mayankaggarwal111’ Aggarwal snagged a career-best ₹7.63 Lakhs for his second-place finish in The Summit (Double Ante) from the same deal.

Mayank Aggarwal’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹34.80 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹9.48 Lakhs

The Summit (Double Ante) final table was an electrifying showdown, as expected, featuring a star-studded lineup of poker heavyweights and rising stars riding high on recent success. Yesterday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost finalist Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia (3rd for ₹3.72 Lakhs), Tuesday’s Daily Last Chance runner-up Neeraj ‘sherlockofpoker’ Ailsinghani (4th for ₹2.80 Lakhs), long-time poker pro Naresh ‘Emperor457’ Veeravalli (5th for ₹2.40 Lakhs), and the formidable Mohit ‘mohitbothra26’ Bothra (6th for ₹2 Lakhs), Young Gun Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia (7th for ₹1.60 Lakhs), and Anmol ‘airball’ Narang (8th for ₹1.20 Lakhs), all battled fiercely for the title and the top-heavy payouts.

The ₹8,625 buy-in The Summit (Double Ante) may have fallen ₹2.98 Lakhs short of its ambitious guarantee, but with a whopping ₹50 Lakhs prize pool up for grabs, it was still a high-stakes showdown that attracted the best in the business. A massive 95 players shared in this poker goldmine, and with enhanced minimum payouts, even those who barely made the cut walked away with ₹16,500 – a sweet 2X return on their initial investment!

Final Table Results

1. Ashish ‘Notoriouskonvict’ Nailwal – ₹8,49,891*
2. Mayank ‘mayankaggarwal111’ Aggarwal – ₹7,62,609*
3. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹3,71,500
4. Neeraj ‘sherlockofpoker’ Ailsinghani – ₹2,80,000
5. Naresh ‘Emperor457’ Veeravalli – ₹2,40,000
6. Mohit ‘mohitbothra26’ Bothra – ₹2,00,000
7. Karan ‘Apocalypto’ Radia – ₹1,60,000
8. Anmol ‘airball’ Narang – ₹1,20,000

*denotes a heads-up deal

WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 458

Re-entries – 428

Prize Pool – ₹21,00,810

Places Paid – 167

Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, the poker wizard who dazzled us with his AOPS – Goa Edition Micro Main Event victory and NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT gold medal, is back in the winner’s circle! He shattered his nearly three-month title drought spectacularly, taking down PokerBaazi’s midweek flagship, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF, for an awesome ₹2.81 Lakhs prize!

In an intense seven-hour showdown against a massive field of 886 players (458 unique), Saraswat proved his mettle, conquering the 7:30 PM flagship event for the first time after entering it thrice.

Not content, Saraswat extended his winning streak by storming Junglee Poker’s Thursday Deepstacks final table, securing a third-place finish and adding ₹1.14 Lakhs to his overflowing coffers. In a single night, this poker sensation amassed a stunning ₹3.95 Lakhs, proving that he’s back and better than ever!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,81,209

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Deepstacks for ₹1,14,000

Kovid Saraswat online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.14 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.45 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹35.69 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Sanket ‘sanketagarwal79‘ Agarwal, a PokerBaazi regular since May 2019, made a valiant effort to capture his first online title on the platform. While Agarwal narrowly missed out on the top spot in the WTF, his impressive second-place finish earned him a career-high payday of ₹2.14 Lakhs after two entries.

JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar, the poker dynamo who recently dominated PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost and Adda52’s Knock Out Arena, yet again came out charging last night, storming through a series of high-stakes tournaments and leaving a trail of stunned opponents in his wake.

Kumar’s Thursday night conquest began with a stellar fourth-place finish in the fiercely competitive WTF, where he pocketed a sweet ₹1.06 Lakhs. But this poker virtuoso wasn`t even close to done. Displaying his masterful multi-tabling abilities, Kumar then turned his attention to Junglee Poker’s Thursday Deepstacks, seizing the championship title and a hefty ₹1.97 Lakhs prize.

By the end of his epic Thursday grind, Kumar had amassed an impressive ₹3.51 Lakhs across six events, including three final table appearances and a spectacular title win—a true showcase of skill and strategy.

> 1st in JungleePoker’s Thursday Deepstacks for ₹1,97,000

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,06,089

> 41st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹17,152

> 8th in JungleePoker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹15,524

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹11,492

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,700

The WTF final table was a star-studded affair. Among the shining stars were Sunday’s (6-Max) BSS SPRINT finalist, the legendary 3-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik (3rd for ₹1.57 Lakhs), Arvindhan ‘bblackdegen’ Lakshminarayanan (5th for ₹76,231), Nikhil ‘Jannat100’ Aneja (6th for ₹45,951), and Harsh ‘bbbvicky’ Sharma (7th for ₹35,998).

With a buy-in of ₹2,750, the WTF was a high-stakes showdown that generated a massive ₹21.01 Lakhs prize pool, exceeding its advertised guarantee and rewarding the 167 players who survived the cutthroat competition.

Final Table Results

1. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹2,81,209
2. Sanket ‘sanketagarwal79’ Agarwal ₹2,13,872
3. Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹1,56,698
4. JaiKiran ‘testify’ Kumar – ₹1,06,089
5. Arvindhan ‘bblackdegen’ Lakshminarayanan – ₹76,231
6. Nikhil ‘Jannat100’ Aneja – ₹45,951
7. Harsh ‘bbbvicky’ Sharma – ₹35,998
8. VarnitJain – ₹28,375

Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,001

Entries – 223

Re-entries – 167

Prize Pool – ₹10,17,900

Places Paid – 67

Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu, the poker prodigy, has been tearing through the PokerBaazi flagships! His meteoric rise began with an impressive second-place finish on the NPS Podium Leaderboard at NPS India 2024, where he snagged a ₹7.50 Lakhs Vegas Package with 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal; this Young Gun is showing no signs of slowing down.

Sonu’s dominance continued in April, where he crushed both #9 The MoneyMaker and The Quest Lite. May brought more success as he conquered PokerBaazi’s WTF and secured a runner-up finish in The Pride Lite. And in June, he’s already claimed victory in the (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT and Daily Morning SPRINT. But that’s not all!

Last night, Sonu added another jewel to his crown by dominating PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance. Having already achieved a runner-up finish on Monday and a final table appearance on Tuesday in the same 11:30 PM flagship event, Sonu proved his strategic brilliance. After a fierce six-hour battle against 222 opponents (390 total entries), he emerged victorious, claiming the title and a hefty ₹2.04 Lakhs prize.

Not content with just one victory, Sonu continued his hot streak, securing two more scores and amassing an impressive ₹2.46 Lakhs for the night!

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹2,03,502

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) for ₹38,500

> 154th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,447

Piyush ‘Piyush303’ Lalchandani also turned up the heat in Daily Last Chance with a sensational runner-up finish. This impressive feat earned him a cool ₹1.42 Lakhs, marking the third-largest payout of his career. Lalchandani continued his winning streak with two additional deep runs, racking up a total of ₹1.51 Lakhs for the night.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,42,451

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,750

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹3,700

Piyush Lalchandani ‘s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹82.12 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.09 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1

Meanwhile, Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, the reigning champion of the annual TLB leaderboard and current #5 in the POY race, continues his march to the throne. Fresh off his Wednesday WTF victory, Kapoor unleashed his poker magic once again, securing four deep runs, including two final table appearances. His solid Thursday run netted him a sweet ₹67,499, adding to his ever-growing poker fortune.

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹35,613

> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather Lite for ₹15,581

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹9,105

> 19th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹7,200

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.48 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #38 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.69 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹33.35 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #1 in 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings

The Daily Last Chance final table was a spectacle, featuring other notable players like Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta, who finished fourth for ₹61,051, and Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol, who secured eighth place for ₹25,438.

With a buy-in of ₹3,001, the Daily Last Chance was an electrifying late-night showdown that generated a massive ₹10.18 Lakhs prize pool. It exceeded its advertised guarantee and rewarded the top 67 players who survived the intense competition.

Final Table Results

1. Abhishek ‘chipndchair’ Sonu – ₹2,03,502
2. Piyush ‘Piyush303’ Lalchandani – ₹1,42,451
3. saifjolly – ₹1,01,751
4. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹61,051
5. NOTILTING – ₹48,841
6. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹35,613
7. RampageR1 – ₹30,525
8. Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol – ₹25,438

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

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 158

Re-entries- 105

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 61

Kamal ‘syrubinek’ Punjabi is an absolute poker inferno! After igniting the virtual felt with two titles on Sunday, this poker maestro continued his scorching streak, clinching his third victory for the week in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. Punjabi’s dominance over a field of 263 entries (158 unique) was nothing short of spectacular.

In the 1:30 PM marquee event, Punjabi unleashed his full arsenal of poker prowess, firing two bullets and navigating through an intense 5-hour and 37-minute session, bagging a well-deserved ₹52,171 top prize after a strategic heads-up deal.

But Punjabi’s reign of fire didn’t stop there! He further ignited the poker scene with a third-place finish in Adda52’s Freeze Out Adda, earning an additional ₹4,573 and bringing his total earnings for the day to a blazing ₹56,744.

Kamal Punjabi’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹97.52 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.05 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #14 | Annual Winnings: ₹23.48 Lakhs

Meanwhile, Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi is keeping pace with his own hot streak, raking in a cool ₹1.47 Lakhs from six deep runs, including three final table appearances on Thursday. Doshi narrowly missed out on victory in the same (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, securing a second-place finish and ₹51,330 after a heads-up deal. But he quickly redeemed himself by conquering the ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT later in the session, adding another ₹47,409 to his winnings after yet another heads-up deal.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹51,330* (heads-up deal)

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹47,409* (heads-up deal)

> 4th in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena for ₹28,240

> 12th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹9,302

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹6,323

> 132nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,447

Dhaval Doshi’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.29 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹54.10 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹41.76 Lakhs

The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost final table was a star-studded showdown of epic proportions! Alongside the fiery duel between Punjabi and Doshi, other fierce competitors like Avinash ‘ladda’ Koneru (4th for ₹26,450), last night’s The Summit third-place finisher Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia (6th for ₹15,750), and Aman ‘aceskings4’ Chauhan (7th for ₹12,850) added more depth to an already competitive lineup.

The ₹2,000 buy-in (7-Max) Afternoon Boost might have fallen ₹42,380 short of its ₹5 Lakhs guarantee, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the 61 lucky players who made it to the money. With even the min-cash worth a sweet ₹3,700, the Afternoon Boost proved a lucrative opportunity for poker aficionados looking for thrilling daytime action.

Final Table Results

1. Kamal ‘syrubinek’ Punjabi – ₹52,171*
2. Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹51,330*
3. mk8585 – ₹32,500
4. Avinash ‘ladda’ Koneru – ₹26,450
5. Krunal1800 – ₹21,000
6. Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia – ₹15,750
7. Aman ‘aceskings4’ Chauhan – ₹12,850

*denotes a heads-up deal

(7-Max) Daily SPRINT– ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,000

Entries – 161

Re-entries- 113

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 61

Arvindhan ‘Bblackdegen’ Lakshminarayanan (opted out of our tracking), the poker prodigy who had been teasing us with his talent in recent tournaments, including a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s The Quest and a nail-biting second place in Mini HighRoller (Double Ante), finally secured his breakthrough victory last night.

In PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Lakshminarayanan unleashed his full poker prowess, outlasting a massive field of 274 entries (161 unique) in a whirlwind 5.5-hour battle. Dominating the 7:15 PM marquee event, he secured the title and a sweet ₹52,810 payday after a strategic heads-up deal.

With the momentum on his side, he embarked on two more deep runs, including a final table appearance in the WTF, amassing at least ₹1.29 Lakhs in total winnings.

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹76,231

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹52,810* (heads-up deal)

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s (500X) Daily for ₹440

Gurpal ‘Roothless’ Singh, the NPS#25 Marathon gold medalist and NPS#65 Marathon silver medalist, also made his mark in the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. Fresh off a string of deep runs, including a third-place finish in WTF, Singh showcased his skills by placing runner-up in the 7:15 PM marquee event, pocketing ₹50,690 from the same heads-up deal.

Singh continued his winning streak with a deep run in Adda52’s Monster Turbo, bringing his total Thursday earnings to a satisfying ₹58,834.

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹50,690* (heads-up deal)

> 15th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹8,144

Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, MPL Poker, Junglee Poker and #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹96.88 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹77.68 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹4.39 Lakhs

The (7-Max) Daily SPRINT final table was a melting pot of poker talent, featuring a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars like Gautam ‘BEATTHEFISH’ Sachdeva (3rd for ₹32,500) and recent Knock Out Arena standouts Myron ‘PriyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira (5th for ₹21,000), and Aritra ‘Morsmordre’ Hazra (6th for ₹15,750).

With a ₹2,000 buy-in and ₹23,240 in overlays, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was a thrilling affair, ensuring the top 61 finishers received a generous reward for their poker prowess. Even the min-cash offered a tempting ₹3,700 payday, making this tournament a lucrative opportunity for players of all levels.

Final Table Results

1. Arvindhan ‘Bblackdegen’ Lakshminarayanan – ₹52,810*
2. Gurpal ‘Roothless’ Singh – ₹50,690*
3. Gautam ‘BEATTHEFISH’ Sachdeva – ₹32,500
4. MoyeMoye52 – ₹26,450
5. Myron ‘PriyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira – ₹21,000
6. Aritra ‘Morsmordre’ Hazra – ₹15,750
7. Anonshark – ₹12,850

*denotes a heads-up deal

Chirag ‘jinchi’ Desai (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹65,981), Dhaval ‘faizal1506’ Doshi (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹47,410), ‘jacsons’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 Boost for ₹32,800), Madhur ‘LiTOnyx’ Sandal (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹22,770), ‘maulin’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹20,250), ‘probot99’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 5000X Daily for ₹10,000), and ‘camero07’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹10,000) won the other Wednesday marquees on PokerBaazi.

Junglee Poker

Thursday Deepstacks – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,650

Entries – 171

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 23

JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar, the February leaderboard topper who’s been lighting up the virtual felt with his recent string of victories, just added another feather to his cap! This poker maestro continued his winning streak last night, conquering Junglee Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Thursday Deepstacks spectacularly.

Fresh off his triumphs in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost and Adda52’s Knock Out Arena and a podium finish in the Wednesday Superstacks PKO, Kumar brought his A-game to the 8 PM flagship event. Facing down 170 skilled opponents, Kumar came out on top after an intense 6.5-hour battle, claiming the Thursday Deepstacks title and a hefty ₹1.97 Lakhs prize.

Fueled by his win, Kumar embarked on a relentless rampage, securing five more deep runs. This poker virtuoso even managed to snag a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF. By the end of his epic poker marathon, Kumar had amassed an impressive ₹3.52 Lakhs in total winnings!

> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Deepstacks for ₹1,97,000

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,06,089

> 41st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹17,152

> 8th in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Thunder for ₹15,524* (₹4,844 in bounties)

> 8th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹11,492

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,700

Not to be left out, ‘amit1258,’ fresh off a second-place finish in Friday Supernova PKO and a podium showing in the Sunday Special Knockout PKO, entered the 8 PM Thursday Deepstacks with a vengeance. Doubling down on their chances with two entries, they ultimately secured a well-deserved runner-up finish and a rewarding ₹1.52 Lakhs payday.

Meanwhile, Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat, the AOPS – Goa Edition Micro Main Event champion and NPS#7 (6-Max) SPRINT gold medalist, continued his winning streak in style. Riding high on form after a second-place finish in Adda52’s Nano HighRoller, Saraswat stormed the Thursday Deepstacks with his signature flair, finishing third for a sweet ₹1.14 Lakhs prize.

But Saraswat wasn’t content with just one impressive finish. He set his sights on PokerBaazi’s WTF, where his calculated risk-taking paid off big time. Emerging as the champion, Saraswat added another impressive win to his already stellar poker resume, bringing his total earnings for Thursday to a sizzling ₹3.95 Lakhs.

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹2,81,209

> 3rd in Junglee Poker’s Thursday Deepstacks for ₹1,14,200

Kovid Saraswat’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.14 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.45 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹35.69 Lakhs | Ranked #16 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Amit ‘the_ziro’ J, still basking in the glory of his recent Sunday Special Knockout PKO victory, wasn’t about to let the momentum fade. He stormed into the Thursday Deepstacks final table, scoring a decent ₹85,800 in fourth place.

The Thursday Deepstacks, already a high-stakes affair with its ₹4,650 buy-in, became even more irresistible with a tantalizing ₹3.16 Lakhs overlay. The action was intense, the stakes were high, and the rewards were even higher! The top 23 finishers walked away with a share of the juicy ₹10 Lakhs prize pool, making it a night of poker dreams coming true for many.

Final Table Results

1. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹1,97,300
2. amit1258 – ₹1,52,000
3. Kovid ‘n5clockend’ Saraswat – ₹1,14,200
4. Amit ‘the_ziro’ J – ₹85,800
5. fisherman199 – ₹64,500
6. vigilant69 – ₹48,500
7. encephaldus – ₹38,700
8. mompoker60 – ₹31,000

Thursday Thunder – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,850

Entries – 160

Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000

Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 17

Aditya ‘The Paper House’ Kulkarni, the online stalwart who recently dominated PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, is proving that he’s a force to be reckoned with! Just ten days after his epic victory, Kulkarni sounded off victory bells again in Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Thursday Thunder.

Kulkarni unleashed his poker prowess in a thrilling 5.5-hour showdown against a formidable field of 160 players, emerging as the last player standing in the 9:30 PM Thursday Thunder and pocketing ₹1.03 Lakhs (49,023 in bounties).

But Kulkarni wasn’t the only star shining bright in the Thursday Thunder. ‘robnation’ put up a valiant fight, securing a commendable second-place finish and taking home ₹59,848 (₹5,938 in bounties).

JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar, the February leaderboard topper and last night’s Thursday Deepstacks champion, also made his mark in the Thursday Thunder, finishing in eighth place for ₹15,524. This impressive performance, combined with his other scores, resulted in an impressive ₹3.51 Lakhs haul across six events, including three final table appearances and a spectacular title victory.

Although the ₹2,850 buy-in Thursday Thunder fell short of its guarantee by ₹1 Lakh, the action was still electric. The top 17 players who navigated the intense competition shared in the ₹5 Lakhs prize pool, adding to the tournament’s overall excitement and appeal.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘The Paper House’ Kulkarni – ₹1,02,993
2. robnation – ₹59,848
3. crossbow41031132 – ₹59,248
4. khpakalimaa – ₹30,471
5. jeevabg – ₹22,080
6. Raja31740388 – ₹43,693
7. puyam – ₹15,195
8. JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹15,524

‘johnyblaze’ won the ₹75K GTD Thursday Sunsetter for ₹14,681.

Adda52

Godfather – ₹27.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,750

Entries – 200

Re-entries – 205

Prize Pool – ₹27,50,000

Places Paid – 63

Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha, the poker phenom who conquered the 2023 USOP Main Event and earned a 2023 People’s Poker Championship nomination, is on an absolute tear! Not only has he smashed through the ₹1 Crore mark in annual winnings, but he did so after snagging a remarkable third victory in Adda52’s prestigious ₹27.50 Lakhs GTD Godfather!

Ojha pulled out a poker masterclass in the 8 PM Thursday headliner. After an epic 8-hour and 17-minute battle, he outlasted a massive field of 405 contenders (200 unique) to claim the Godfather title and the top prize of ₹4.35 Lakhs following a savvy heads-up deal.

Ojha also flexed his poker prowess in PokerBaazi’s WTF, adding ₹4.40 Lakhs to his overflowing bankroll and further cementing his status as a poker icon in the making!

> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,34,570

> 90th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,506

Vishal Ojha’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.38 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.46 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.01 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹23.79 Lakhs

Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal, the poker powerhouse fresh off a second-place finish in PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour, is a whirlwind of talent and determination. Though titles have been just out of reach lately, with a staggering seven runner-up finishes in flagship events over the past three months, Mittal’s relentless spirit and undeniable skill continue to impress.

Last night, the Godfather title tantalizingly slipped through his fingers, but Mittal’s Thursday was anything but a disappointment. This poker juggernaut raked in a stunning ₹4.68 Lakhs across three events, including a scorching ₹4.30 Lakhs for his second-place finish in Godfather and yet another final table appearance in Monster Turbo. These impressive results catapulted him into the exclusive ‘₹8 Crore Club’ for tracked online winnings and propelled him to the #9 spot in the POY standings. Mittal isn’t just chasing wins; he’s building a poker empire.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,29,371* (heads-up deal)

> 5th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹33,269

> 89th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,506

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.03 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.94 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.57 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹45 Lakhs | Moving to #9 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Rajneesh ‘rajneesh620’ Thakur, the tournament leaderboard crusher and current #2 in the annual TLB standings, is a poker powerhouse who knows how to turn a small investment into a major payday. This poker maestro snagged a remarkable sixth-place finish in Godfather, adding ₹1.05 Lakhs to his ever-growing bankroll. What’s even more impressive? Thakur secured his seat in this lucrative event through a mere ₹575 buy-in satellite, resulting in an astounding 183X ROI!

But Thakur didn’t stop there! He also made waves in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, matching his sixth-place success in Godfather. And as if that wasn’t enough, he continued his winning streak with cash finishes in three other events, accumulating a total of ₹1.36 Lakhs across his epic Thursday grind.

> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,05,487

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹17,320

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,506

> 39th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹4,750

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s (PLO-5) BOOST for ₹3,200

The Godfather’s final table was a feeding frenzy for the sharks! “High Roller Specialist” Karan ‘nebzo’ Sitlani (3rd for ₹2.68 Lakhs), recent The Pride podium finisher Mohit ‘thejokerrrr’ Mehta (4th for ₹1.96 Lakhs), 2023 POY #2 Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan (7th for ₹77,321) and Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo (8th for ₹56,676) were all part of the carnage.

The Godfather was a bonanza for participants! A juicy ₹7.25 Lakhs overlay meant extra value for every player and a treasure trove of prizes for the top 63 finishers. Even with a star-studded field, this ₹5,750 buy-in event was a win-win for everyone…except maybe those who missed the money line.

Final Table Results

1. Vishal ‘darky012’ Ojha – ₹4,34,570*
2. Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal – ₹4,29,371*
3. Karan ‘nebzo’ Sitlani – ₹2,67,849
4. Mohit ‘thejokerrrr’ Mehta – ₹1,96,333
5. sunnynagpal099 – ₹1,43,911
6. Rajneesh ‘rajneesh620’ Thakur – ₹1,05,487
7. Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan – ₹77,321
8. Rubin ‘kornkif’ Labroo – ₹56,676

*denotes a heads-up deal

Monster Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,875

Entries – 87

Re-entries- 67

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 23

Adda52’s virtual tables were ablaze with action as a constellation of poker stars collided in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo. Leading the charge was the unstoppable Harsha ‘humbuja’ Karmakar, fresh off victories in Voyager and PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. This poker warrior outlasted a field of 154 entries (87 unique) in the 10 PM marquee after a whirlwind 4-hour and 16-minute battle, seizing his second Adda52 title and fourth overall this year, along with a cool ₹1.04 Lakhs prize.

Harsha Karmakar’s online stats: (Adda52 and PokerBaazi): Lifetime Winnings: ₹30.37 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4

Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan, riding high on recent podium finishes in Bounty Adda and Knock Out Arena, nearly stole the show with a second-place finish in Monster Turbo, adding ₹78,307 to his bankroll. But Haridasan’s hunger for victory didn’t stop there; he also made a deep run in the Knock Out Arena, ending the night with a total of ₹83,897 in winnings.

> 2nd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹78,307

> 13th in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena for ₹5,590

Sharad Haridasan’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.97 Crores | Site Profits: ₹34.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #24 | Annual Winnings: ₹29.55 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹6.83 Lakhs

Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover, another poker force fresh off a win in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance and a podium finish in The Pride, snagged a respectable third-place finish in the Monster Turbo, earning ₹58,868. Not one to rest on his laurels, Grover continued his Thursday assault in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT, concluding his Thursday session with a respectable ₹61,568 in total winnings.

> 3rd in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹58,868

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹2,700

Meanwhile, Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava, who’s been on a podium-finishing spree in Junglee Poker tournaments, added another impressive performance to his resume with a fourth-place finish in Adda52`s Monster Turbo, earning ₹44,255. But Srivastava was just warming up. This poker powerhouse racked up four more deep runs, including a final table appearance in Knock Out Arena, culminating in a grand ₹1.28 Lakhs in total winnings for the night!

> 4th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹44,255

> 15th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit (Double Ante) for ₹38,500

> 3rd in Adda52’s Knock Out Arena for ₹33,250

> 18th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹7,200

> 33rd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,674

The Monster Turbo final table was stacked, featuring other seasoned campaigners like last night’s Godfather runner-up Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal (5th for ₹33,269), Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra (7th for ₹18,802), and last night’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT podium finisher Dayanand ‘1God’ Prass (8th for ₹14,135).

Despite falling ₹80,000 short of its ₹5 Lakhs guarantee, the ₹2,875 buy-in Monster Turbo attaracted a hungry field of players eager to claim their share of the prize pool. The top 26 players walked away with a payday, with even the min-cash boasting a tempting ₹6,291 reward.

Final Table Results

1. Harsha ‘humbuja’ Karmakar – ₹1,04,030
2. Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan – ₹78,307
3. Surbhit ‘grovahova’ Grover – ₹58,868
4. Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava – ₹44,255
5. Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal – ₹33,269
6. Erravigupta – ₹25,011
7. Amrit ‘amrit1111’ Mishra – ₹18,802
8. Dayanand ‘1God’ Prass – ₹14,135

‘kingimo9’ (Won ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD Knock Out Arena for ₹73,590), Pradeep ‘AAKK22’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹38,587), ‘Stranger_khilari’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹16,690), and ‘omEga996’ (Won ₹45K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹13,294) won the other Thursday marquees on Adda52.

Pocket52

‘user1655613192’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Pocket Magnets for ₹19,348), ‘Moni__yt’ (Won ₹20K GTD Soda for ₹5,292), and ‘Toto555’ (Won ₹20K GTD Brunch for ₹4,732) won the Thursday marquees on Pocket52.

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