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Top Videos of the Week: August 6 – 12
Top Videos of the Week: August 6 – 12
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!
Dynamic Duo – Chota Machhi & SharmaJI’s Epic MTT Streams
Renowned streamers Chota Machhi (Arpit Jain) and SharmaJI (Naman Sharma) have firmly etched their names in the annals of the Indian poker community.
Last Sunday, fans tuned in as Chota Machhi delivered another exhilarating poker session, streaming his involvement in PokerSaint’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Diamond.
Come Tuesday, Chota Machhi was on fire, diving into two of Pocket52’s marquee events: the ₹18 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets and the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Terminator. His electrifying gameplay provided viewers with a spectacle, especially with his impressive run in Pocket Bullets.
By Wednesday, fans were treated to another stream. Chota Machhi returned to PokerSaint, battling it out in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Emerald, further solidifying his reputation as a poker maestro.
Thursday saw SharmaJI enter the fray, navigating the monumental ₹11.50 Crores GTD August MTT Schedule on Pocket52. Venturing into high-stakes waters, he showcased intense clashes in the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Snacks and the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Magnets, leaving viewers riveted with his strategic mastery.
Friday’s spotlight returned to Chota Machhi, as he squared off against top-tier competitors for PokerSaint’s esteemed ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sapphire crown.
Rounding off the week, SharmaJI plunged into the high-intensity ₹5/₹10 & ₹10/20 cash game tables on A23 Poker, ensuring a thrilling end to an action-packed week.
Engaging IPM Flagships Streamed by Sanjay Taneja, Prachi Pahuja, Aditya Wadhwani, Abhishek Goindi, Kanishka Samant & Vinayak Bajaj For PokerBaazi
As the Indian Poker Masters breaks boundaries, PokerBaazi ensures fans get front row seats to the excitement, streaming live on their YouTube channel.
This past Sunday was particularly thrilling, with the dynamic duo, Sanjay Taneja and Prachi Pahuja, coming together to provide a dual stream, showcasing their strategic gameplay in the Day 6 flagships of the Indian Poker Masters.
Last Monday, renowned poker commentator Aditya Wadhwani shared his experiences from Day 7 of the IPM flagships. Eventually he ran deep in ₹10 Lakhs GTD Masters#44 Turbo, placing seventh for ₹51,302.
On Tuesday, PokerBaazi Team pro Abhishek Goindi came in for live streaming session. He played most of the Day 8 IPM flagships, but ran deep in the ₹35 Lakhs GTD Masters#48 (PLO-5) HighRoller, placing third for ₹4.91 Lakhs.
The next day, veteran poker pro Kanishka Samant graced with his presence, grinding the Day 9 flagships of the Indian Poker Masters on PokerBaazi.
On Thursday, Vinayak Bajaj dived into the action, playing PokerBaazi‘s Indian Poker Masters Day 10 flagships.
Monster Poker Community’s Animesh Thakur & Utsav Taneja Stream MTTs
The Monster Poker Community streamers came back with two streams this week.
On Wednesday, Animesh Thakur dived into Pocket52, playing their flagships of the day.
On Friday, Utsav Taneja streamed his run in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday PLO on Pocket52.
Harshdev Jhirmiria Streams Pocket52 Flagships
Harshdev Jhirmiria, a prominent poker streamer, thrilled his audience with three compelling live streams this past week for Pocket52. Check them out below.
Parth Jain Streams Cash Games
On Thursday, popular content creator Parth Jain, AKA Your Poker Guy, took on the challenge at Pocket52‘s ₹50/₹100 cash tables.
Sawan Kumar Streams MTTs
Sawan Kumar thrice this week for Gamezy Poker, grinding their flagship events. Check them out below.
Devvrat Singh Kaurav Streams MTTs
Devvrat Singh Kaurav streamed six times this week. Check out his engaging streams below.
Rahul Kumar Stream MTTs
Rahul Kumar, a notable The Player Hunt Season 2 participant, streamed his fascinating journey of the week three times this week. Check them out below.
Prapti Singh Stream MTTs
Throughout the week, Prapti Singh delivered a dazzling showcase of her skills, taking on tournaments in various sites. Check them out below.
PokerGuru’s Daily Majors Recap with Saumya Paithankar: Weekly Highlights
PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar delivers another week of insightful updates on major online poker winners. The highlights of the week were her reviews from the tournaments on Sunday, August 6, and Wednesday, August 9.
Delve into Diverse Poker Variants with Adda52
Unlock the nuances of poker with Adda52’s comprehensive video guide! Dive deep into the intricacies of iconic poker games such as Texas Holdem, Pot Limit Omaha, Seven-Card Stud, Five Card Draw, and Razz Poker. Whether you’re a beginner eager to grasp the basics or a seasoned player seeking advanced strategies, this video is tailored to enrich your poker knowledge.
Triton Super High Roller Series London 2023 – Live Streams
The prestigious Triton Super High Roller Series London recently culminated at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House. All the adrenaline-pumping action from these high-stakes tournaments were being live-streamed on Triton Poker’s YouTube channel. Relive the most electrifying moments from these games by watching the replays below.
On Sunday, Canadian crusher Timothy Adams became only the third player ever to win two Main Events in the history of the Triton Super High Roller Series. Adams overcame the 151-entry field (54 unique) in Event #11: $125K NLH Main Event, earning a breathtaking $4.185 Million as the champion. Check out the Day 2 and Final Table replay below.
Hong Kong’s pride and Natural8 Ambassador, Danny Tang, clinched the top spot in Event #13: $60K NLHE, winning his fourth Triton title and a hefty $1,600,000 prize purse. Check out the Day 1 and Day 2 replay below.
Malaysia’s Wai Kin Yong blazed through the final table of Event #15: $30K Short Deck Ante Only, clinching his fourth Triton title and bolstered his bankroll by $350,000. Check out the Day 2 replay below.
Jason Koon clinched an astounding ninth career title and his second triumph in the Triton Poker SHR Series London, reinforcing his supremacy atop the leaderboard.
Crowning his success in Event #16: $60,000 Short Deck Main Event, Koon added a staggering $828,000 to his poker coffers and another intricate Triton trophy to an already brimming collection.
Check out the Day 2 replay below.
GGMillion$ – S03E21
GGPoker’s weekly High Roller, the $1 Million GTD GGMillion$, played out this week. With a steep buy-in of $10,300, the live stream of this high-stakes event captured widespread interest as Jeff Gross and Adam Hendrix.
Ukraine’s Andrii Novak championed the tournament for $252,073. You can watch the replay of the final table live stream below.
WPT Prime Series Aix-en-Provence Main Event Live Stream
The renowned World Poker Tour Prime series made its illustrious stop at Aix-en-Provence, the timeless capital of Provence. Poker enthusiasts and pros alike convened at the Pasino GRAND for an exhilarating week, in collaboration with TexaPoker.
Samy Boujmala championed the $1,100 Main Event, pocketing a substantial €93,580 ($102,938) along with the prestigious €10,400 package, granting him a seat at the WPT World Championship in the iconic Wynn Las Vegas, marking the grand finale of this WPT season.
For those who missed the high-octane action or wish to relive the gripping moments from the final table, the complete replay is available below.
Jeff Gross Podcast Ft. Joao Vieira
Tune in to the most recent Jeff Gross Podcast video featuring Joao ‘Naza114’ Vieira as he shares his ambitious goal of clinching five WSOP bracelets! Delve into his journey, from the moment he decided to turn pro in poker, to his online poker routines. Joao reminisces about his cherished poker memory and delves into the psychological aspects of the game and beyond. Don’t miss out!
PokerStars Stream Highlights
This past week, PokerStars treated fans to a couple of riveting video compilations.
On Sunday, they brought a thrilling watch, showcasing an incredible comeback by Italian poker maestro, Giuliano Bendinelli during the EPT Barcelona 2022.
On Thursday, viewers got a taste of Lex Veldhuis‘s charismatic flare with a montage of his most unforgettable poker outbursts. Catch the action and emotions below.
World Series of Poker 2023 Best Bluffs Compilation – PokerGO
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is not just about having the best hand; sometimes, it’s about making your opponents think you do! The 2023 WSOP brought a plethora of high stakes, heart-racing bluffs that kept viewers on the edge of their seats. Courtesy of PokerGO, we now have a compilation of the best bluffs from this year’s series.
Dive into the compilation and relive those thrilling moments when poker becomes more about nerve than the cards in hand!
Top 100 Greatest Poker Moments – partypoker
partypoker’s “Top 100 Greatest Poker Moments” series continues to captivate fans worldwide! Two recent additions showcase jaw-dropping gameplay from seasoned pros.
Moment #13: A nail-biting hand from the WPT London Poker Classic showcases Jake Cody and Kristoffer Thorsson‘s mastery in the art of pre-flop pressure. Cody enters the fray with while Thorsson holds his ground with . How does this seemingly benign situation lead to a staggering 4-bet all-in showdown? Discover who trumps in this sensational duel!
Moment #14: Step into the exhilarating atmosphere of Big Game 2, where WSOP Main Event champion Jamie Gold displays a stellar strategy. This thrilling cash game hand will have you pondering every move and anticipating each play.
PokerStaples Spins Ultra Challenge – Jaime Staples
Watch partypoker Ambassador Jaime Staples take on a profit challenge by playing seven spin tournaments on Partypoker for $189. Can he hit a multiplier and post a profit? Find out in the stream highlights below.
Stream Highlights – Lex Veldhuis
PokerStars Ambassador Lex Veldhuis released a highlight video of his final table run in the $1,050 Sunday KO, finishing fifth for $3,477.
Big Bet Poker Live Streams
Watch the electrifying cash game action with Big Bet Poker straight from the renowned Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Resort.
Keep following PokerGuru for a compilation of the top poker videos each week!
Top Videos of the Week: July 30 – August 5
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!
PokerGuru Podcast: Episode 2. FT. Technology & Gaming Lawyer Jay Sayta
GST Council`s recent decision to levy 28% GST on initial deposits across online gaming and casinos has been a burning topic of discussion in the industry. To clarify some burning issues left unanswered, we invited Jay Sayta, an expert in online gaming law, for Episode 2 of the PokerGuru Podcast. In a candid conversation with PokerGuru`s Saumya Paithankar, Sayta analyzed the potential implications of this tax and the industry`s future. Topics discussed include possible revisions to the CGST Act, potential legal countermeasures, and changes to the Indian gaming industry. Sayta also outlined the possible impact on operators and professional players. Despite the challenges, he expressed confidence in the industry’s resilience.
Chota Machhi & SharmaJI’s Exciting MTT Streams
The thrilling duo of Chota Machhi (Arpit Jain) and SharmaJI (Naman Sharma) kept their audiences engaged this past week with exciting live streams.
On Sunday, these streaming gurus plunged into the realm of high-stakes poker, contending for top spots in Pocket52`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS #51 Snacks, ₹20 Lakhs GTD BPS #53 Ragnarok, and the Big Pocket Series showstopper, the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BPS #52 Pocket Royale.
As the new week dawned on Monday, SharmaJI took a shot at the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Amethyst on PokerSaint.
On Tuesday, Chota Machhi took on competitors on the ₹5/10 and ₹10/20 cash tables on A23 Poker.
Later that day, Chota Machhi tackled MPL Poker’s ₹50K GTD Steal Deal Series Event #79.
On Thursday, SharmaJI dived into the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Opal on PokerSaint.
On Friday, SharmaJI took on the competition at the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Masters #21 Freeze-Out & ₹5 Lakhs GTD Masters #24 (6-Max) Turbo on PokerBaazi.
Engaging Indian Poker Masters Flagships Streamed by Aditya Wadhwani, Prachi Pahuja & Vikhyat Ahlawat
The thrilling Indian Poker Masters, currently shattering records, is in full swing on PokerBaazi. Daily live streams on PokerBaazi’s YouTube channel offer fans a close view of the action.
Last Tuesday, renowned poker commentator Aditya Wadhwani shared his experiences from Day 1 of the IPM flagships and the ₹1 Crore GTD The MoneyMaker.
On Wednesday, Wadhwani was joined by Prachi Pahuja for a dual stream, where they navigated the day’s IPM flagships.
On Thursday, Vikhyat Ahlawat made his presence known as he tackled the Day 3 IPM flagships.
Shobhit Bhargava Streams Pocket52`s Flagships
Shobhit Bhargava, who runs his streaming channel 569poker, showcased his poker skills in multiple live streams on Pocket52’s flagships last week.
He started off with the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BPS#52 Main Event on Sunday.
Bhargava and Siddharth joined forces for a dual stream for the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Pocket Royale on Wednesday.
On Thursday, Bhargava participated in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Thursday Highroller.
He concluded the week by playing the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets on Friday.
Monster Poker Community’s Utsav Taneja Stream MTTs
Utsav Taneja, representing the Monster Poker Community, streamed his run in Pocket52’s Friday flagships, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights and the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday PLO5.
Harshdev Jhirmiria Streams Pocket52`s Big Pocket Series Flagships
On Sunday, Harshdev Jhirmiria, a prominent poker streamer, thrilled his audience by playing the final table attractions of the Big Pocket Series, including the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BPS#52 Main Event.
Parth Jain Streams MTTs & Cash Games
Popular content creator Parth Jain, AKA Your Poker Guy, lined up two streams this week, grinding MTTs and cash games.
Parth Jain returned on Tuesday, playing HiScore’s Grand Prix.
On Friday, Jain dived into MPL Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Steal Deal #108 Full Stack Friday.
Sawan Kumar Streams For Gamezy Poker
Sawan Poker came out with two thrilling streams for Gamezy Poker this week.
On Tuesday, he played the ₹18 Lakhs GTD Whiplash.
On Friday, he streamed his run in the ₹25 Lakhs Wolverine.
IPPA’s Ashutosh Kumar, Devvrat Singh Kaurav & Shivam Jain Stream MTTs
Streamers from India Poker Players Association (IPPA), including Ashutosh Kumar, Devvrat Singh Kaurav, and Shivam Jain, captivated audiences this past week with regular poker streams.
On Tuesday, Ashutosh Kumar took to the digital felts, streaming his gameplay on MPL Poker’s ₹5/₹10 cash game tables.
On Friday, Kumar streamed his run in Pocket52’s Friday flagships, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights and the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday PLO5.
On Sunday, Devvrat Singh Kaurav played the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Royale and the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Ragnarok on Pocket52.
On Wednesday, Kaurav took a shot in PokerSaint’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Emerald.
On Thursday, Kaurav played the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets on Pocket52.
The next day, he played the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Wolverine on Gamezy Poker.
On Thursday, Shivam Jain dived into Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather.
Prapti Singh’s MTT Streams
Throughout the week, Prapti Singh delivered a dazzling showcase of her poker skills.
On Sunday, Singh played the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Royale and the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Ragnarok on Pocket52.
On Tuesday, she joined Gamezy Poker’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Whiplash.
On Thursday, she dived into Pocket52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets.
Your Poker Journey Podcast Ft. Aman Madan
The inaugural episode of the “Your Poker Journey” podcast by Monster Poker Community, hosted by Utsav Taneja, featured an enlightening conversation with Aman Madan. Madan shares his inspiring poker journey, having escalated his bankroll from ₹50,000 to ₹30 Lakhs in just 11 months. This episode is a must-listen for poker enthusiasts seeking both inspiration and insight.
PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar Provides Weekly Recap of Major Tournaments
Known for her extensive insights into online poker victories, PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar once again delivered a week filled with detailed daily updates. Her round-up of the biggest online tournament winners on Sunday, July 30, and Wednesday, August 3, are our top picks.
Triton Super High Roller Series London 2023 – Live Streams
The prestigious Triton Super High Roller Series returned to London at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House on July 27. All the adrenaline-pumping action from these high-stakes tournaments is being live-streamed on Triton Poker’s YouTube channel. Relive the most electrifying moments from these games by watching the replays below.
German phenom Fedor Holz stormed back into the winner’s circle, taking down Event #2: $25,000 NLH 7-Handed, claiming his third career Triton title and banking a cool $609,853.
Espen Jorstad, the 2022 WSOP Main Event champion, took the crown in Event #3: $40,000 Mystery Bounty, earning an impressive prize of $639,000. This victory marked his first win in the Triton Poker Series.
The spotlight shone on Ole Schemion in Event #5: $50,000 NLH 8-Handed, as he became the second German professional to clinch a Triton title this week. His win, which netted him a massive $1.35 Million, was also his debut Triton victory.
Jason Koon validated his status as one of poker’s greatest players in Event #6: $60K NLH 7-Handed, clinching a record-extending eighth Triton title (his fourth this year) and a windfall of $1.57 Million.
In Event #7: $200,000 NLH 8-Handed, New Zealand’s David Yan emerged victorious, pocketing a colossal cash prize of $3.05 Million following a three-way deal.
DAT Poker Podcast Ep 144
The 144th episode of the DAT Poker Podcast had Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, Ross Henry, and GGPoker Ambassador Daniel Negreanu discussing hot topics like:
> DNegs WSOP Vlog Recap
> Overall Numbers Of The 2023 WSOP
> Main Event Payouts
> Reasons for the resurgence
> Poker Hall Of Fame
> DNegs Series Results
> TChans WSOP, Learning new games
> WSOP Player Of The Year
> WSOP In Paradise (Bahamas)
> Daniel’s Travel Story
> Triton High Rollers
> Upcoming High Stakes Duel VS Polk & more!
Feast Your Eyes on the Most Captivating Poker Hands of the Week on PokerStars
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned player seeking high-stakes thrills, these weekly highlight reels are just for you. Every Thursday, PokerStars showcases the most gripping moments from the week’s Twitch live streams, offering a ringside view of adrenaline-fueled online poker tournaments. Savour the best poker moments from the streams of stalwarts like Lex Veldhuis, Fintan Hands, aka EasyWithAces, and Spraggy on the PokerStars Twitch channel below.
Jeff Gross Podcast Ft. Chris Moorman
In a recent episode of the Jeff Gross Podcast, renowned poker pro Chris Moorman shared his experiences in poker, the benefits of coaching, and strategies for handling downswings. From carrying €800,000 in public to applying poker skills in life, Moorman provides listeners with unique insights into the world of professional poker.
GGMillion$ Show – Season 2023 E20
GGMillion$ Show returned with the cards-up FT replay of the site’s $1 Million GTD Super Millions, with Jeff Gross and Indian bracelet winner Nikita Luther calling the action.
Juan Domínguez won the Super MILLON$ title, bagging a massive $262,938 winner’s paycheque.
Big Bet Poker Live Streams
Watch the electrifying cash game action with Big Bet Poker straight from the renowned Tropicana Las Vegas Casino Resort.
Keep following PokerGuru for a compilation of the top poker videos each week!
Top Videos of the Week: July 23 – 29
Top Videos of the Week: July 23 – 29
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!
Dynamic Duo – Chota Machhi & SharmaJI’s Epic MTT Streams
Now household names in the domestic poker scene, our dynamic streaming powerhouses Chota Machhi (Arpit Jain) and SharmaJI (Naman Sharma) have made a strong mark as frequent live session hosts, bringing poker action to the fans nearly daily.
Last Sunday, they upped the ante by joining forces on two dual streams. The dynamic pair kicked off their evening by jumping into Pocket52`s Big Pocket Series. They put their poker skills to the test in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS #9 Snacks, followed by the more challenging ₹25 Lakhs GTD BPS #10 Pocket Kings.
After their stint at Pocket52, they took their game to PokerSaint for an exciting showdown in the high-value ₹25 Lakhs GTD Grand Money Masters.
As Monday arrived, Chota Machhi took on the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Amethyst on PokerSaint.
On Tuesday, Chota Machhi switched to the ₹25/50 and ₹50/100 cash tables on PokerDangal.
The same day, SharmaJI took on the mightiest challenge yet at Pocket52’s ₹5 Crores GTD Big Pocket Series. He streamed his gameplay in three high-stakes events: ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS#21 Pocket Snacks, ₹15 Lakhs GTD BPS#22 Pocket Bullets, and ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS#23 Terminator.
On Wednesday, SharmaJI faced a stern test in Pocket52’s ₹5 Crores GTD Big Pocket Series as he joined three high-stakes events – ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS#27 Pocket Snacks, ₹15 Lakhs GTD BPS#28 Pocket Rockets, and ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS#29 Avenger.
Come Thursday, Chota Machhi was ready for glory in Pocket52’s Big Pocket Series, participating in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS #33 Snacks and the massive ₹35 Lakhs GTD BPS #34 MME – Pocket Masters.
Later, SharmaJI was back for more poker action, taking part in the ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD Steal Deal #28 Thursday Throwdown on MPL Poker.
Friday saw SharmaJI tackling Pocket52’s ₹5 Crores GTD Big Pocket Series, playing three exciting events: ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS #39 Snacks, ₹20 Lakhs GTD BPS #40 Pocket Knights, and ₹12 Lakhs GTD BPS #41 Dominator PLO5.
Later on Friday, Chota Machhi joined the action at MPL Poker’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Steal Deal Series #38 Full Stack Friday, aiming for a strong finish.
To cap off the week, the dynamic duo came together on Saturday, playing the evening Big Pocket Series flagships on Pocket52 like the ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS #45 Snacks, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD BPS #46 Pocket Queens, and the ₹12 Lakhs GTD BPS #47 Hercules.
Harshdev Jhirmiria Streams Pocket52`s Big Pocket Series Flagships
Harshdev Jhirmiria, a prominent poker streamer, thrilled his audience with three compelling live streams this past week.
On Wednesday, Jhirmiria jumped into Pocket52’s BPS flagships. This session showcased his innovative gameplay tactics and provided viewers with a deep-dive analysis of his thought process.
He returned to the virtual felts on Thursday, streaming Pocket52`s high-octane ₹35 Lakhs GTD BPS#34 MME – Pocket Masters and the ₹15 Lakhs GTD BPS#35 Elite Highroller.
Getting ready for the busy weekend grind, Jhirmiria participated in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD BPS#40 Pocket Knights and the ₹12 Lakhs GTD BPS#41 Dominator PLO5 on Friday.
Monster Poker Community’s Arpan Roy Choudhury Stream MTTs
Arpan Roy Choudhury, representing the Monster Poker Community, streamed his run in Pocket52’s Big Pocket Series Friday flagships.
IPPA’s Ashutosh Kumar, Sawan Kumar, Rahul Kumar & Prapti Singh Stream MTTs
The past week was a whirlwind of excitement for the streamers of the India Poker Players Association (IPPA)!
On Sunday, Ashutosh Kumar took to the digital felts, streaming his gameplay in PokerSaint’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Money Masters Grand.
In a thrilling dual stream on Wednesday, Ashutosh Kumar joined forces with Sawan Kumar. The duo brought to the screens of poker enthusiasts Gamezy Poker’s Grand Chipmaster Series Day 5 flagships.
Thursday saw another engaging collaboration, this time between Ashutosh Kumar and Rahul Kumar. Together, they streamed the Day 6 attractions of Pocket52’s Big Pocket Series.
Throughout the week, Prapti Singh delivered a dazzling showcase of her skills, taking on tournaments in Gamezy Poker’s Grand Chipmaster Series and Pocket52’s Big Pocket Series.
Rahul Kumar, a notable The Player Hunt Season 2 participant, streamed his fascinating journey in Adda52’s ₹14 Lakhs GTD The Mint on Tuesday.
The rest of the week saw Rahul Kumar engrossed in the Big Pocket Series flagship tournaments on Pocket52.
On Friday, Sawan Kumar made a comeback for a second streaming session, taking on PokerSaint’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sapphire.
Parth Jain Streams MTTs & Cash Games
Popular content creator Parth Jain, AKA Your Poker Guy, lined up four streams this week, grinding MTTs and cash games.
On Sunday, Jain dived into the Day 2 flagships of Pocket52`s Big Pocket Series.
The next day, he took on the challenge at MPL Poker`s ₹50/₹100 cash tables.
Jain returned on Tuesday, playing MPL Poker`s Steal Deal Series tournaments.
Much to the delight of his virtual rail, Jain made a killing in the Big Pocket Series Thursday tournaments, posting two final table finishes on stream for ₹1.80 Lakhs in total winnings. His standout finishes came in BPS#34 MME – Pocket Masters (6th for ₹1.40 Lakhs) and BPS#33 Snacks (6th for ₹40,000). Check out his run below.
Devvrat Singh Kaurav Streams For Pocket52
Devvrat Singh Kaurav posted three entertaining streams for Pocket 52 this week, playing the Big Pocket Series flagships. Check them out below.
Ginish Vadera Streams For PokerSaint
On Sunday, Ginish Vadera took a shot in PokerSaint’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Money Masters Grand.
Jayant Alagawadi & Armaan Kochhar Streams Cash Games & MTTs
Jayant Alagawadi showed up on PokerStars India along with Armaan Kochhar, and they dual streamed their run, playing the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special.
On Wednesday, Alagawadi streamed a cash game session on PokerStars India.
On Tuesday and Friday, Alagawadi dived into the Big Pocket Series flagships on Pocket52.
PokerGuru’s Daily Majors Recap with Saumya Paithankar: Weekly Highlights
Known for her detailed recap of the biggest online winners, PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar yet again graced us with a week teeming with insightful daily updates. Among her comprehensive recaps, the ones that particularly piqued our interest were her reviews for the Sunday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 26, tournaments.
“Bas Chalte Rehna Hai” – Hanuman Patel’s Inspirational Journey to a ₹78.74 Lakhs Win in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss
In a compelling saga reminiscent of a rags-to-riches narrative, Hanuman Patel, hailing from a modest town in Rajasthan, seized second place at PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss, walking away with an incredible ₹78.74 Lakhs through a four-way deal.
Patel’s incredible journey highlights PokerBaazi’s potential to revolutionize lives and redefine the benchmarks of success for aspiring poker players in the country. His riveting personal account, shared during an interview with PokerBaazi, genuinely exemplifies the ethos of “Bas Chalte Rehna Hai.” You can watch the complete interview below.
GGMillion$ – S03E19
GGPoker`s weekly High Roller, the $5 Million GTD WSOP Summer Circuit Event #14, played out this week. With a steep buy-in of $10,300, the live stream of this high-stakes event captured widespread interest as Jeff Gross and WSOP bracelet winner Diego Ventura delivered expert analysis.
The event’s final table bore witness to a heated contest, with Russia`s ‘Army034’ triumphing. Following a riveting heads-up encounter against Lebanese competitor ‘youngmoney23,’ ‘Army034’ clinched the WSOP circuit ring and a staggering $943,582. Notably, ‘youngmoney23’ also bagged a hefty sum, securing winnings to the tune of $728,706. You can watch the replay of the final table live stream below.
2023 Triton Super High Roller Series London – Live Streams
The eagerly awaited Triton Super High Roller Series made a resounding comeback to London for its second edition at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House on July 27. The series stormed back into the spotlight, flaunting some of the most remarkable poker talents from around the globe, including the sole Indian Triton champion Santhosh Suvarna.
Luc Greenwood claimed triumph in Event #1, the $25,000 buy-in GG Million$ Live, securing a staggering $897,000 in prize money.
Poker aficionados can view all the action from Event #1, as Triton Poker broadcasted the event on its YouTube channel. Relive the excitement by watching the replay of the live stream below.
APT Series Da Nang Live Streams
The 2023 Asian Poker Tour (APT) Series Da Nang, taking place at the plush Ariyana Convention Centre within the opulent five-star beachfront Furama Resort, is on its last legs.
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Daily Majors: Gaurav Sood, Shagun Jain, Sanat Mehrotra & Pranav Bang Headline the Thursday Winners
Thursday’s online tournaments certainly delivered on the excitement, with Spartan Poker’s India Turbo Masters 4.0 headlining, while PokerBaazi’s 5 Crores GTD EndBoss Special Edition rolled out another qualifier. The excitement is only expected to amplify as Pocket52 gears up for its grandest ₹3.50 Crores GTD Pocket Poker Championship on Saturday, and PokerBaazi’s eagerly awaited ₹3-plus Crores GTD Indian Micro Poker Series Gold Edition kicks off on Sunday.
Young Gun Gaurav Sood made the most significant impact on the Thursday scoreboard, amassing a whopping ₹6.95 Lakhs from six finishes, propelling his quest for an unprecedented third POY title. The former dentist ascended to the top in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) and PokerBaazi’s SPRINT (7-Max), securing second place in both. Sood’s crowning achievement came from the ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo, where he pocketed a hefty ₹4.06 Lakhs payout after a heads-up deal with Vivek Singh.
Vivek Singh, an erstwhile The Millionaire champion, also had a fantastic day, walking away with an impressive prize of ₹4.37 Lakhs as the ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo winner. His stellar performance significantly contributed to his overall Thursday earnings of ₹4.76 Lakhs from three cash finishes.
Shagun Jain, best known for his two-time Game Changer win, closely followed Sood on Thursday’s winners’ list. Jain clinched victory in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic, securing his ninth title of the year and a substantial ₹5.67 Lakhs (won at least ₹6.29 Lakhs overall). Long-time reg Siddarth Singhvi bagged the runner-up payday of ₹3.82 Lakhs.
Other noteworthy players claiming the Thursday ITM titles include Sawan Kumar (Won ITM #43 PKO for a personal-best ₹1.66 Lakhs), ‘battlefury’ (Won ITM #37 Hyper for ₹1.60 Lakhs), ‘Meghnaath2105’ (Won ITM #39 DST (7-Max) for ₹97,000), Abhimanyu Mittal (Won ITM #36 Turbo (7-Max) for ₹75,083), ‘David Smith’ (Won ITM #41 Hyper for ₹42,935), and Pulkit Arora (ITM #35 Turbo for ₹25,267).
Young Gun Sanat Mehrotra, currently competing in the 54th annual WSOP in Las Vegas, earned his first online title in almost two months, winning Adda52’s Godfather for an incredible fifth time and collecting the day’s biggest single score of ₹6.12 Lakhs. Akshay Limaye took the runner-up prize of ₹3.62 Lakhs.
Pranav Bang, last month`s IOPC 15.0 #62 Mega High Roller runner-up finisher, ended his nearly seven-month title dry spell by conquering PokerBaazi’s WTF, pocketing an impressive ₹5.28 Lakhs. Young Gun Shardul Parthasarathi, the champion of ITM #8 Turbo, finished just behind Bang, securing ₹3.24 Lakhs (won ₹3.42 Lakhs overall).
Manish Lakhotia had an exceptional Thursday, amassing ₹5.14 Lakhs from four cash finishes, with his most notable accomplishments coming in Adda52’s Godfather (3rd for ₹2.50 Lakhs) and Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic (4th for ₹2.18 Lakhs).
Young Gun Devang Yadav put on a winning performance in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, taking home a generous ₹3.05 Lakhs prize after a heads-up deal with poker sensation Aditya Singh, who secured a second-place prize of ₹2.87 Lakhs. Singh also placed third in PokerStars India The Colosseum for ₹1.58 Lakhs, locking up ₹4.44 Lakhs from these two finishes.
Arjanveer Singh Chadha displayed his skills in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, earning ₹2.48 Lakhs (won ₹2.83 Lakhs overall) after shaking hands on a heads-up deal with Young Gun Arsh Grover (2nd for ₹2.35 Lakhs). Grover notably cashed in four tournaments, netting an impressive ₹4.58 Lakhs overall.
Yash Chitre secured the top prize of ₹1.44 Lakhs in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, followed by an FT finish in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum (4th for ₹1.19 Lakhs), raking in a total of ₹2.63 Lakhs in Thursday winnings.
Faiz Alam (Won (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹98,649) and Cherag Batliwalla (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹84,412) won the other featured tournaments on PokerBaazi.
Sachin Raj, Satyam Joon, Aryaman Arora, and Tanmaya Sahoo won the other Thursday marquees.
Here are the Thursday highlights!
PokerBaazi
WTF – ₹40 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,400
Entries – 494
Re-entries – 449
Prize Pool – ₹40,00,000
Places Paid – 115
Pranav ‘pranav.bang1’ Bang secured his first title victory in almost seven months on Thursday. The winner of the Millionaire Series 5.0 Friday Millionaire, who earned a career-high ₹37.28 Lakhs from a second-place finish in the IOPC 15.0 Mega High Roller on June 9, emerged victorious over an impressive field of 943 players (494 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹40 Lakhs GTD WTF after an almost ten-hour battle, pocketing an impressive ₹5.28 Lakhs.
Young Gun Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi, winner of Sunday’s ITM #8 Turbo, further enhanced his online profile by accruing ₹3.42 Lakhs this Thursday from four deep runs:
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,24,000
> 25th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #37 Hyper for ₹7,040
> 14th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹6,250
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,541
Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.70 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.74 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.38 Crores
Another Young Gun, Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover, currently ranked #6 on the annual leaderboard, further bolstered his aspirations for the Player of the Year title by earning a noteworthy ₹4.58 Lakhs from four deep runs, including three impressive final table finishes.
Grover’s Thursday finishes include:
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,34,921
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,77,600
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s(7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹29,980
> 26th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹15,188
Arsh Grover’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.62 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹60.62 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #16 in Annual Profits
Other noteworthy players at the WTF final table included Mangu ‘mangubansal’ Bansal (4th for ₹2.20 Lakhs), Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi (6th for ₹1.37 Lakhs), and Wednesday’s Maverick finalist Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair (7th for ₹1.02 Lakhs).
With a ₹4,400 buy-in, the WTF fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹2.28 Lakhs. The top 115 players shared in the ₹40 Lakh prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Pranav ‘pranav.bang1’ Bang – ₹5,28,000
- Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi – ₹3,24,000
- PakkuRakku – ₹2,62,800
- Mangu ‘mangubansal’ Bansal – ₹2,19,600
- Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹1,77,600
- Akshay ‘akdolos’ Joshi – ₹1,36,800
- Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹1,02,000
- pinkknight – ₹80,000
The Summit – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹8,250
Entries – 139
Re-entries – 131
Prize Pool – ₹20,25,000
Places Paid – 35
Young Gun Devang ‘laila’ Yadav (opted out of our tracking), who won the (7-Max) SPRINT last Saturday, notched another big win last night. Participating in a crowd of 270 competitors (139 unique) at PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Summit, the IIT alum clinched victory in the Thursday flagship in just seven hours, pocketing a handsome ₹3.05 Lakhs prize.
A heads-up deal on the final table resulted in Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (opted out of our tracking), the champion of last Friday’s The Ballers, securing a runner-up payday of ₹2.87 Lakhs. This marks at least his 11th runner-up finish in a flagship tournament this year.
In addition, Singh reached the final table in PokerStars India The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition, finishing third and earning ₹1.58 Lakhs. These two achievements alone netted him an impressive ₹4.44 Lakhs.
The Summit’s final table also featured other notable players such as Harsha ‘hashtagpo’ Dhanani (3rd for ₹2.07 Lakhs), last night’s ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo finalist Dhinesh dhineshrocky007′ Kumar (4th for ₹1.74 Lakhs), Subhojit ‘Roysubho85’ Roy (6th for ₹1.14 Lakhs) and Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara (7th for ₹86,063).
With a buy-in of ₹8,250, the flagship tournament amassed a remarkable ₹20.25 Lakhs prize pool. The top 35 players each walked away with a piece of the pie.
Final Table Results
- Devang ‘laila’ Yadav – ₹3,04,772*
- Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹2,86,528*
- Harsha ‘hashtagpo’ Dhanani – ₹2,06,550
- Dhinesh dhineshrocky007′ Kumar – ₹1,74,150
- tandroid – ₹1,43,775
- Subhojit ‘Roysubho85’ Roy – ₹1,14,413
- Tanmay ‘truman’ Benara – ₹86,063
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) SPRINT – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,850
Entries – 227
Re-entries – 175
Prize Pool – ₹14,07,000
Places Paid – 49
Chakshu ‘cf123’ Ahuja pulled off a career-best performance last night in PokerBaazi`s ₹12 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) SPRINT. Triumphing over a challenging pool of 402 participants (227 unique), Ahuja claimed the top spot in the 9 PM flagship, pocketing a personal-best ₹2.40 Lakhs and breaking an over-year-long title drought.
In the race for an unprecedented third POY title, the player with the most winnings on our tracked database, Young Gun Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood, grabbed the second-place finish, taking home ₹1.59 Lakhs. Simultaneously, Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav concluded the podium with ₹1.24 Lakhs in earning in third place.
Chakshu Ahuja’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹20.23 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹4.60 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Sood stole the Thursday thunder, accumulating an astounding ₹6.95 Lakhs in total earnings from six cash finishes, making him the day`s top earner.
Sood’s Thursday achievements include:
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) for ₹4,05,559* (heads-up deal)
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,58,991
> 10th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹49,062
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #39 DST 7 Max for ₹37,550
> 11th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹29,686
> 46th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,750
Gaurav Sood’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.87 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹9.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.24 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.53 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits
With a buy-in of ₹1,650, the 9 PM quick-paced tournament created a guarantee-crushing prize pool of ₹14.07 Lakhs, with payouts handed out to the top 49 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Chakshu ‘cf123’ Ahuja – ₹2,39,612
- Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹1,58,991
- Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav – ₹1,23,535
- SinWithAGrin – ₹97,787
- favkapil – ₹ 81,325
- sidk99 – ₹66,410
- volat – ₹52,622
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 184
Re-entries – 127
Prize Pool – ₹6,22,000
Places Paid – 59
Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (opted out of our tracking), a finalist in Saturday’s Nano Head Shot Bounty, has been on a scoring frenzy. The tournament professional triumphed in the Thursday session, deftly navigating a field of 311 participants (184 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT. This notable achievement in the 7:15 PM event earned him a lucrative top prize of ₹98,649. Meanwhile, the user ‘fishsh’ secured the second-place spot, netting a substantial payout of ₹72,774.
The final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was packed with notable contenders, including last night’s Godfather ninth-place finisher Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B (3rd for ₹57,348), yesterday’s ITM #37 Hyper ninth-place finisher Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira (4th for ₹42,109), The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition runner-up and WTF’s finalist Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover (5th for ₹29,980), Tuesday’s ITM #39 DST 7 Max finalist Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra (6th for ₹21,335), and Pranay ‘5pranay’ Chaudhry (7th for ₹17,105).
Surpassing its initial guarantee, the marquee event, with a ₹2,200 buy-in, amassed a hefty prize pool of ₹6.22 Lakhs. The top 59 finishers received payouts.
Final Table Results
- Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam – ₹98,649
- fishsh – ₹72,774
- Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹57,348
- Myron ‘priyankAAchoprAA’ Pereira – ₹42,109
- Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover – ₹29,980
- Aritra ‘morsmordre’ Hazra – ₹21,335
- Pranay ‘5pranay’ Chaudhry – ₹17,105
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 159
Re-entries – 114
Prize Pool – ₹5,46,000
Places Paid – 53
Cherag ‘cheragb’ Batliwalla, the 1000X Series title holder from March, made a grand return to the winner’s circle after a hiatus of over four weeks. Batliwalla, a low-to-mid stakes grinder, rose above a pool of 273 participants (159 unique) in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. He claimed the prime spot in the 2 PM marquee, garnering a prize of ₹84,412, his third most significant earning this year.
Cherag Batliwalla’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹40.32 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹8.71 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5
Online regular Puneet ‘Bonomo’ Mishra (opted out of our tracking) fired thrice and came excruciatingly close to the Afternoon Boost title, placing second for a respectable ₹63,937.
Other known players who made it to the Afternoon Boost final table included Sumeet ‘Sumitsingh199’ Rajpurohit (5th for ₹26,044) and Wednesday`s Pocket Bullets runner-up Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi (6th for ₹18,455).
The (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, which had an entry fee of ₹2,200, witnessed enthusiastic participation that exceeded its guaranteed prize pool, generating a total of ₹5.46 Lakhs. The top 53 participants each secured cash prizes.
Final Table Results
- Cherag ‘cheragb’ Batliwalla – ₹84,412
- Puneet ‘Bonomo’ Mishra – ₹63,937
- sagar54 – ₹49,631
- pradeepsahani67 – ₹36,855
- Sumeet ‘Sumitsingh199’ Rajpurohit – ₹26,044
- Dhaval ‘Faizal1506’ Doshi – ₹18,455
- pkraj123 – ₹15,070
₹5 Crores GTD EndBoss – Qualifier 7
Q7> Entries – 510 | Re-entries – 247 | Survivors – 60 | Chip Leader – ‘noobnoob’ (579,000)
Combined> Entries – 4,390 | Re-entries – 1,485 | Survivors – 435 (unique) | Overall Chip Leader – ‘gaqrhim’ (1,062,000)
‘ChipsGenerator’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹40,710), ‘Saul231’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Turbo for ₹35,900), Satyam ‘joonjoon’ Joon (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO 5 Boost for ₹35,880), ‘tintin4891’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹32,980), ‘NiceTryJack’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO 6 Boost Monster for ₹32,400), ‘Usernameishigh’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹25,300), ‘Sailor24’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹24,150) and ‘sa001’ (Won ₹50K GTD 5-Max Daily Turbo for ₹6,100) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.
Spartan Poker
ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,700
Entries – 168
Re-entries – 54
Re-buys – 161
Prize Pool – ₹26,81,000
Places Paid – 31
Two-time Game Changer winner and Summer Series-02 [Battle in Colosseum] 6-Max champion, Shagun ‘$ogani22’ Jain (opted out of our tracking) added another significant victory to his poker resume last night. Battling a stacked field of 383 entrants (168 unique) in Spartan Poker’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic, Jain fired two bullets before taking down the 8 PM ITM headliner in just under five and a half hours. The triumph, which saw him pocketing the ₹5.67 Lakhs first-place prize, marked Jain’s ninth title victory of the year.
Jain’s overall Thursday performance was exceptional, accumulating at least ₹6.29 Lakhs across five known finishes, which include his win in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic, among others:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹5,67,032
> 9th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹21,140
> 16th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹21,250
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹4,540
> 28th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹15,190
Siddarth ‘PeterPunter’ Singhvi, who finished fourth in last month’s IOPC 15.0 The Crown, almost claimed his first ITM title but fell short, finishing runner-up in ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic. After three attempts, he managed a notable second place, taking home ₹3.82 Lakhs. This marks his third runner-up finish in an ITM event within the past year.
Siddarth Singhvi’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.08 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.83 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #1
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, currently ranked #7 in the Player of the Year race, had a successful day, amassing ₹5.14 Lakhs from four finishes, including final table scores in Spartan Poker`s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic and Adda52’s Godfather, thereby pushing his annual earnings past ₹2.50 Crores.
Lakhotia`s Thursday finishes include:
> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,50,000
> 4th in SpartanPoker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹2,18,233
> 16th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) for ₹30,733
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹15,188
Likewise, Vaibhav ‘Aam Jahe Munde’ Sharma had a prosperous day, netting ₹1.94 Lakhs from five in-the-money (ITM) finishes:
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹1,31,101
> 13th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹25,811
> 15th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹25,000
> 49th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹9,849
> 36th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #39 DST for ₹2,495
Vaibhav Sharma’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.99 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.74 Crores | Ranked #21 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
Sreekanth ‘Vhagar’ Narayan, the champion of this Tuesday`s The Endeavour, maintained his winning streak, netting ₹90,224 across two cash finishes:
> 8th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹69,974
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹20,250
Sreekanth Narayan’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.91 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.63 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.05 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹92 Lakhs | Ranked #13 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #7 in Annual Profits
Sandeep ‘MaestroEric’ Singh finished third in ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic, earning ₹2.69 Lakhs.
The ₹7,700 entry buy-in flagship tournament generated a sizable prize pool of ₹26.81 Lakhs, with 31 players walking away with payouts.
Final Table Results
- Shagun ‘$ogani22’ Jain – ₹5,67,032
- Siddarth ‘PeterPunter’ Singhvi – ₹3,81,774
- Sandeep ‘MaestroEric’ Singh – ₹2,69,172
- Manish ‘thekid’Lakhotia – ₹2,18,233
- SanWitcher – ₹1,72,656
- Vaibhav ‘Aam Jahe Munde’ Sharma – ₹1,31,101
- Whateveh – ₹95,712
- Sreekanth ‘Vhagar’ Narayan – ₹69,974
ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 115
Re-entries – 28
Re-buys – 66
Prize Pool – ₹20,90,000
Places Paid – 20
Vivek ‘KasolHeights’ Singh, a former The Millionaire champion, left an impressive mark in the Thursday flagships last night with three notable finishes, amassing a handsome ₹4.76 Lakhs in total earnings.
Singh’s striking performance was in Spartan Poker’s 9 PM India Turbo Masters flagship, the ₹20 Lakhs GTD ITM #40 Thursday BigTurbo (6 Max). He outperformed a strong field of 209 entrants (115 unique), securing a breakthrough ITM title victory in under six hours and pocketing an impressive ₹4.37 Lakhs. This triumph ended an 18-week title drought for Singh, making it an especially noteworthy achievement.
Singh’s successful Thursday run included the following finishes:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday BigTurbo (6 Max) for ₹4,36,712* (heads-up deal)
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹24,000
> 31st in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹15,188
Vivek Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.11 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2 | Annual Winnings: ₹68.10 Lakhs
Young Gun Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood, the top-ranked player of the year chasing a record-extending third POY title, negotiated a heads-up deal with Singh, bagging a runner-up payday of ₹4.06 Lakhs. Sood dominated Thursday’s proceedings with a staggering ₹6.95 Lakhs in total winnings from six cash finishes, making him the day`s top earner.
Sood`s Thursday finishes include:
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday BigTurbo (6 Max) for ₹4,05,559* (heads-up deal)
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹1,58,991
> 10th in SpartanPoker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹49,062
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #39 DST 7 Max for ₹37,550
> 11th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹29,686
> 46th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,750
Gaurav Sood’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.87 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹9.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #18 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.24 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹1.53 Crores | Ranked #1 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits
Dhinesh ‘kendralust’ Kumar, the recent Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] champion, accumulated ₹3.83 Lakhs across four cash finishes, including:
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday BigTurbo (6 Max) for ₹1,85,592
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1,74,150
> 58th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹18,000
> 21st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹5,722
Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.94 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.82 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #8 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.66 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹32.29 Lakhs | Ranked #22 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
The ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo final table featured a talented pool of players, including Sahil ‘Blinddaddy’ Nevatiya (3rd for ₹2.25 Lakhs) and the June leaderboard topper Goonjan ‘PresentSIR’ Mall (5th for ₹1.49 Lakhs).
The ₹11,000 entry buy-in ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) cruised past its listed guarantee, ensuring the top 20 finishers a share of the ₹20.90 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh – ₹4,36,712*
- Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood – ₹4,05,559*
- Sahil ‘Blinddaddy’ Nevatiya – ₹2,24,675
- Dhinesh ‘kendralust’ Kumar – ₹1,85,592
- Goonjan ‘PresentSIR’ Mall – ₹1,49,017
- Whateveh – ₹1,16,831
*denotes a heads-up deal
ITM #37 Hyper – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 221
Re-entries – 39
Re-buys – 119
Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000
Places Paid – 39
Spartan Poker user ‘battlefury,’ who clinched the IOPC #127 (Mid) title on June 17, once again emerged victorious in Spartan Poker’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD ITM #37 Hyper. Just three weeks after their prior win, ‘battlefury’ reigned supreme in a strong field of 379 entrants (221 unique), securing their largest cash prize of the year— an impressive ₹1.60 Lakhs.
Battlefury’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹11.73 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹5.23 Lakhs | Titles Won: #25
Ritika ‘Sweetie12’ Kumari performed outstandingly, earning the second spot in ITM #37 Hyper and a hefty cash reward of ₹1.07 Lakhs. Moreover, Kumari also picked up a bounty in Spartan Poker’s ITM #42 PKO, adding an extra ₹500 to her Thursday haul, thus culminating the day with a cumulative ₹1.07 Lakhs in winnings.
Ritika Kumari`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹81.94 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.85 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3
Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh accumulated ₹92,960 across two tournament cashes, which include:
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #37 Hyper for ₹62,960
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹30,000
Mohsin’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.77 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹60.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #17
Other known players making it to the ITM #37 Hyper final table included Harrshith ‘Dunnopoker’ Karthik (5th for ₹49,360), Raghav ‘Mr. Bean’ Ananth (7th for ₹27,440) and the #9 ranked player on the ITM 4.0 leaderboard Hemant ‘$Hamza$’ Meena (8th for ₹20,160).
The ₹2,200 buy-in tournament faced a negligible overlay deficit of ₹2,200, with payouts being made to the top 39 finishers.
Final Table Results
- battlefury – ₹1,60,400
- Ritika ‘Sweetie12’ Kumari – ₹1,06,640
- Pranav ‘R_U_SUAR’ Khandalkar – ₹78,000
- Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹62,960
- Harrshith ‘Dunnopoker’ Karthik – ₹49,360
- tommya96 – ₹37,360
- Raghav ‘Mr. Bean’ Ananth – ₹27,440
- Hemant ‘$Hamza$’ Meena – ₹20,160
ITM #42 Turbo – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,650
Entries – 180
Re-entries – 33
Re-buys – 118
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 31
A newcomer to Spartan Poker, user ‘Piyushgamer1,’ active on the platform since June 2, achieved their first tournament victory on Thursday. This elusive player defeated a field of 331 competitors (180 unique) in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD ITM #42 Turbo. A heads-up deal in the 9:30 PM tournament granted them a handsome payout of ₹92,761.
Piyushgamer1’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.86 Lakhs | Titles Won: #1
Ambika ‘sonju’ Chowdhury secured the runner-up payday of ₹84,189, adding ₹87,483 in total earnings across three cash finishes:
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #42 Turbo for ₹84,189
> 45th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #39 DST 7 Max for ₹2,850
> 38th in Spartan Poker’s Chip Up – Triple Chance for ₹444
Ambika Chowdhury’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹52.31 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹22.64 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #19
Sandeep Varma ‘effuno’ RS, the victor of Monday’s Super Stack 8-Max, pocketed ₹91,897 from four deep runs, including:
> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #42 Turbo for ₹50,200
> 27th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹30,000
> 30th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #37 Hyper for ₹6,240
> 11th in PokerStars India’s Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹5,457
> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s EndBoss Special Edition (from Qualifier 7)
Paras ‘Jhukega nahi $ala’ Jain amassed ₹64,731 from four cash finishes and one bounty, including:
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #42 Turbo for ₹24,450
> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #41 Hyper for ₹20,381
> 79th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹14,000
> 18th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #39 DST 7 Max for 5,150
> Won bounties worth in ₹750 in Spartan Poker’s ITM #43 PKO
Sujith ‘dancingshrimp’ Kumar finished seventh in ITM #37 Hyper and took home ₹17,850.
With a buy-in of ₹1,650, the tournament reported a negligible ₹3,500 in overlays, and payouts were extended to 31 participants.
Final Table Results
- Piyushgamer1 – ₹92,761*
- Ambika ‘sonju’ Chowdhury – ₹84,189*
- Sandeep Varma ‘effuno’ RS – ₹50,200
- MTT beast – ₹40,700
- 12 monkeys – ₹32,200
- Paras ‘Jhukega nahi $ala’ Jain – ₹24,450
- Sujith ‘dancingshrimp’ Kumar – ₹17,850
- Prince Of Persia – ₹13,050
*denotes a heads-up deal
ITM #43 PKO – ₹5.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 170
Re-entries – 74
Re-buys – 144
Regular Prize Pool – ₹3,88,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹3,88,000
Total Prize Pool – ₹7,76,000
Places Paid – 31
Sawan ‘PaisaWala’ Kumar delivered an extraordinary performance last night, skillfully navigating a pack of 388 players (170 unique) to win Spartan Poker’s ₹5.50 Lakhs GTD ITM #43 PKO. His victory in the 11 PM tournament, which saw him bagging a career-high ₹1.66 Lakhs (₹83,582 in bounties), ended his week-long title drought. Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna, a strong contender who last claimed the Adda52’s Voyager title on June 27, earned a remarkable second-place finish, securing a handsome ₹83,521 (₹28,270 in bounties).
Kumar, who previously secured the second position in Head Shot Bounty last week, garnered ₹1.68 Lakhs across two cash winnings, which include:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #43 PKO for ₹1,65,644
> 47th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #39 DST 7 Max for ₹2,850
Sawan Kumar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹43.41 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.13 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #8
Harsh Bubna enjoyed a terrific Thursday run, netting ₹2.05 Lakhs through five cashes, including two podium scores!
Bubna`s Thursday finishes include:
> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #43 – PKO for ₹83,521
> 3rd in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹72,000
> 23rd in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹28,955
> 36th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹10,553
> 26th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #37 Hyper for ₹7,040
> 54th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,608
Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #11
Wednesday`s ITM #27 Hyper 5 Max winner Mohit ‘OfcourseOfcourse’ Savargaonkar (3rd for ₹67,510), Arjun ‘2Pac4life’ Singh Kochhar (4th for ₹31,236), and last night`s ITM #35 Turbo (6-Max) champion Pulkit ‘AAnogood’ Arora (5th for ₹39,362) also graced the ITM #43 PKO final table.
The ₹2,200 buy-in tournament created a guarantee-smashing ₹7.76 Lakhs prize pool, and the top 31 finishers boarded the money bus.
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Sawan ‘PaisaWala’ Kumar – ₹1,65,644
- Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna – ₹83,521
- Mohit ‘OfcourseOfcourse’ Savargaonkar – ₹67,510
- Arjun ‘2Pac4life’ Singh Kochhar – ₹31,236
- Pulkit ‘AAnogood’ Arora – ₹39,362
- hodorthedog – ₹18,126
- coldcoffee – ₹19,977
- High Stack – ₹23,486
ITM #39 DST 7 Max – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 258
Re-entries – 60
Re-buys – 182
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 47
In Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD ITM #39 DST 7 Max, ‘Meghnaath2105’ emerged victorious, navigating a formidable field of 500 participants (258 unique) to win the 8 PM tournament, bagging a prize of ₹97,450. ‘royalflush84‘ put on an impressive show, securing the second position and a ₹61,900 payout.
Meghnaath2105’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹16.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3
The day`s breakout scorer Young Gun Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood (4th for ₹37,550) and Young Gun Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta (5th for ₹29,600) also left their imprints in the ITM #39 DST 7 Max.
The ₹1,100 buy-in tournament exactly broke even, and the top 47 finishers crossed the money line.
Final Table Results
- Meghnaath2105 – ₹97,450
- royalflush84 – ₹61,900
- Severide – ₹46,400
- Gaurav ‘mozzie17’ Sood – ₹37,550
- Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹29,600
- tommya96 – ₹22,600
- Rahul4444s – ₹16,600
ITM #36 Turbo (7-Max) – ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 209
Re-entries – 40
Re-buys – 106
Prize Pool – ₹3,55,000
Places Paid – 31
Abhimanyu ‘foul child’ Mittal, the star of the IOPC 15.0 who bagged four title victories and dominated the IOPC Series leaderboard, continues to blaze his trail of triumphs.
Just a week into July, the invincible Mittal is not easing off the throttle. After already securing top finishes in Spartan Poker’s The Elite and Adda52’s Bounty Madness, the online poker powerhouse shipped his third tournament this month – Spartan Poker’s ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD ITM #36 Turbo (7-Max) last night.
Mittal joined the fray among a starting field of 325 competitors (209 unique) in the 5 PM event. He emerged victorious in a brisk contest lasting slightly over six hours, earning the champion’s prize of ₹75,083. The second-place finish was achieved by the site regular ‘Rahul4444s,’ who walked away with ₹50,552.
Through six deep runs (including a title victory) and a bounty worth ₹4,000, Mittal added a substantial ₹1.83 Lakhs to his ever-burgeoning bankroll.
Mittal’s top Thursday finishes include:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s ITM #36 Turbo (7 Max) for ₹75,083
> 12th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) for ₹36,575
> 26th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹26,274
> 19th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹21,250
> 9th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo for ₹11,250
Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.07 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.79 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹47.01 Lakhs | Ranked #18 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #24 in Annual Profits
The final table of the ITM #36 Turbo featured other known players such as Mayur ‘Darthvader30’ Telangi (3rd for ₹35,642), the #3 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, Neeraj ‘$elfClaimedPro’ Kumar (5th for ₹22,862) and Shibani ‘Under_Rated’ Debroy (7th for ₹12,674).
With an entry fee of ₹1,100, the tournament awarded ₹3.55 Lakhs in total prize money to the top 31 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Abhimanyu ‘foul child’ Mittal – ₹75,083
- Rahul4444s – ₹50,552
- Mayur ‘Darthvader30’ Telangi – ₹35,642
- High Stack – ₹28,390
- Neeraj ‘$elfClaimedPro’ Kumar – ₹22,862
- jayvee – ₹17,360
- Shibani ‘Under_Rated’ Debroy – ₹12,674
‘David Smith’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD ITM #41 Hyper for ₹42,935), and Pulkit ‘AAnogood’ Arora (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD ITM #35 Turbo for ₹25,267) won the other ITM tournaments on Thursday.
₹1.50 Crores GTD ITM Blizzard – Day 1A
Day 1A > Entries – 144 | Re-entries – 38 | Survivors – 66 | Chip Leader – ‘Lawyer_on_trial’ (415,142)
ITM 4.0 Leaderboard Standings After Day 5
Spartan Poker’s India Turbo Masters (ITM 4.0) continues its electrifying run, advancing into the sixth day of the series. Thursday marked the end of nine intense tournaments, resulting in substantial changes and reshuffling in the leaderboard’s top ranks.
Bhanu ‘spectre‘ Prakash KC has managed to reclaim the top spot on the ₹15 Lakhs GTD ITM Series leaderboard, amassing an outstanding total of 4,013 points. Prakash’s return to the top spot, after a brief slip, is noteworthy. His persistent high-performing gameplays continue to underline his dominance, including consecutive runner-up finishes in Sunday’s ITM #3 Triple Chance Turbo and Monday’s ITM #16 Turbo (6-Max).
In a surprising turn of events, the mystery player ‘Prince Of Persia’ has climbed to the second spot on the leaderboard, with a current total of 3,687 points.
The unidentified player, ‘Lawyer_on_trial,’ who previously impressed on Wednesday by securing second place in ITM #26 Turbo – 6 Max and another final table finish in ITM #30 Wednesday Supersonic, has fallen to the third spot. Despite the dip, they remain a formidable player on the leaderboard, maintaining their position with 3,598 points.
Rank Player Points
1 Bhanu 'spectre' Prakash KC 4,013
2 Prince Of Persia 3,687
3 Lawyer_on_trial 3,598
4 Neeraj 'SelfClaimedPro' Kumar 3,588
5 Whateveh 2,764
6 Rahul4444s 2,701
7 Ravi 'Rvjn91' Jain 2,695
8 SanWitcher 2,615
9 Hemant $Hamza$ Meena 2,521
10 Tandroid 2,432
‘vvcxyz‘(Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Chip Up for ₹18,281) and ‘Sharique121’ (Won ₹50K GTD Centurion for ₹9,207) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
Pocket52
Pocket Magnets – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – xx
Re-entries – xx
Prize Pool – ₹xx
Places Paid – xx
Yash ‘reraizer’ Chitre, a poker whiz who last triumphed in PokerStars India’s Eliminator [8-Max] on June 5, showcased his strategic brilliance by winning Pocket52’s Thursday headliner, the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets. This victory, his first in over a month, added a significant ₹1.44 Lakhs to his coffers. ‘Milkhasingh_09kNzhdzd8‘ was the second-best finisher in the event, putting up a solid battle and pocketing a respectable ₹1.04 Lakhs.
Yet, Chitre didn’t stop there; he also reached the final table of PokerStars India’s The Colosseum, accumulating a grand total of ₹2.63 Lakhs in winnings on Thursday. His Thursday finishes include:
> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹1,44,000
> 4th in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum for ₹1,19,378
Yash Chitre’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.27 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #20
Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, the runner-up in yesterday’s ITM #43 PKO, managed an equally commendable performance, securing third place and a cool ₹72,000 in Pocket Magnets.
Final Table Results
- Yash ‘reraizer’ Chitre – ₹1,44,000
- Milkhasingh_09kNzhdzd8 – ₹1,04,000
- Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹72,000
- YedaRepublic – ₹52,000
- Maa111 – ₹37,600
- HoleyMole – ₹32,000
PokerStars India
The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 65
Re-entries – 40
Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000
Places Paid – 15
Chandigarh’s Arjanveer ‘ballistik310’ Singh Chadha, who ranked third in last year’s POY rankings, maintained his winning momentum by triumphing in PokerStars India’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition. This win follows his success in The Big Bash just a week ago.
Last night, Chadha charged through a field of 105 entrants (65 unique) in an intense six-hour game in The Colosseum and was the lone warrior left standing at the end, earning ₹2.48 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. This was Chadha’s second final table appearance in this event this year.
Adding to his bankroll, Chadha secured ₹2.83 Lakhs from three in-the-money (ITM) scores (including the title win) last night, including:
> 1st in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,48,053* (heads-up deal)
> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹24,000
> 29th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹11,256
Arjanveer Singh Chadha’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹17.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.26 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.18 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹58.97 Lakhs | Ranked #10 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #17 in Annual Profits
Young Gun Arsh ‘BiggggTymeR’ Grover, a steady contender in the POY race for the past four years, had an outstanding performance on Thursday. The poker prodigy accumulated a substantial ₹4.58 Lakhs from four scores, three of which were notable final table finishes. His most significant achievement came in The Colosseum, where Grover chopped the top payouts with Chadha in a heads-up deal, earning ₹2.35 Lakhs. This marks Grover’s third final table appearance in The Colosseum and his most lucrative one.
Grover`s Thursday finishes include:
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s The Colosseum – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2,34,921* (heads-up deal)
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,77,600
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹29,980
> 26th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹15,188
> Qualified to Day 2 of PokerBaazi’s End Boss Special Edition (from Qualifier 7)
Arsh Grover’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.46 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.72 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.62 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹60.62 Lakhs | Ranked #6 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #16 in Annual Profits
The Colosseum’s final table also saw appearances from various poker titans, including last night’s The Summit runner-up finisher Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (3rd for ₹1.58 Lakhs), Pocket Magnets champion Yash ‘Reeraiser21’ Chitre (4th for ₹1.19 Lakhs), Armaan ‘armaan007111’ Kochhar (5th for ₹90,408), ITM #31 Wednesday Big Turbo winner Vishal ‘Vishalb22’ Bajaj (6th for ₹68,469), Advait ‘ronaldinh18’ Rajguru (7th for ₹51,853) and the 2022 Player of the Year Young Gun Anuj ‘brockLesnar95’ Yadav (8th for ₹39,270).
Despite the thrilling competition, PokerStars India’s The Colosseum fell ₹1.50 Lakhs short of its guaranteed prize pool, with 15 players finishing in the money. As part of the ongoing Ticket Drop Edition promotion, players on randomly selected tables were awarded tickets worth ₹1,000 to The Big Bash Mega Satellite.
Final Table Results
- Arjanveer ‘ballistik310’ Singh Chadha – ₹2,48,053*
- Arsh ‘BiggggTymeR’ Grover – ₹2,34,921*
- Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh – ₹1,57,630
- Yash ‘Reeraiser21’ Chitre – ₹1,19,378
- Armaan ‘armaan007111’ Kochhar – ₹90,408
- Vishal ‘Vishalb22’ Bajaj – ₹68,469
- Advait ‘ronaldinh18’ Rajguru – ₹51,853
- Anuj ‘brockLesnar95’ Yadav – ₹39,270
- ammarali01 – ₹34,143
* denotes a heads-up deal
‘himanshu33’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹39,312), ‘dannysachdev’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Ultrasonic for ₹30,679), ‘prasad 296’ (Won ₹60K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹16,420) and Tanmaya ‘tks5432’ Sahoo (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹12,270) won the other PokerStars India marquees.
Adda52
Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 263
Re-entries – 217
Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 49
Young Gun Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra is part of the Indian contingent at the 2023 WSOP in Las Vegas. His maiden trip has already yielded some success with three cash finishes in bracelet events. The IIT-IIM alum even bagged an above-average stack of 102,100 (127 BBs) on Day 1C of the $10K WSOP Main Event World Championship. Despite this bustling schedule, he found time for an online session on his off day.
Since his resounding victory in the BSS Championship on May 14, Mehrotra has maintained top-level performance, reaching seven final tables. However, a title win remained elusive until yesterday.
Breaking this pattern, Mehrotra triumphed in Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather last night – marking his fifth victory in this Thursday flagship. Battling against a field of 480 entrants (263 unique), the former Full House champion emerged victorious, pocketing a significant ₹6.12 Lakhs, the day’s single-largest score. This win represents Mehrotra’s second-largest online score this year.
Securing the runner-up spot was Akshay ‘alibaba1784’ Limaye, who boosted his bankroll by a substantial ₹3.62 Lakhs.
Sanat Mehrotra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹11.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.09 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #10 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.45 Crores
Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, the recent ITM #20 Tuesday Supersonic champion and the #7 ranked player in the Player of the Year race, continued his strong performance by amassing ₹5.14 Lakhs from four scores, including two FT finishes, pushing his annual winnings beyond the ₹2.50 Crores mark.
Lakhotia’s Thursday finishes include:
> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,50,000
> 4th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #38 Thursday Supersonic for ₹2,18,233
> 16th in Spartan Poker’s ITM #40 Thursday Big Turbo (6 Max) for ₹30,733
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹15,188
Archit ‘Aarchit’ Dhadwal (5th for ₹1.25 Lakhs), Akshay ‘Powershell’ Asawa (56th for ₹87,500), and Sandy ‘Narcos’ Lamba (8th for ₹56,250) were among other notable players at the Godfather final table.
The Godfather, priced at ₹5,500, fell short of its guaranteed pool by ₹1 Lakh. The top 49 players benefited from the added value.
Final Table Results
- Sanat ‘mehro2511’ Mehrotra – ₹6,12,500
- Akshay ‘alibaba1784’ Limaye – ₹3,62,500
- Manish ‘newkidpoker’ Lakhotia – ₹2,50,000
- Bholano1 – ₹1,87,500
- Archit ‘Aarchit’ Dhadwal – ₹1,25,000
- Akshay ‘Powershell’ Asawa – ₹87,500
- PIYUSHBAID654 – ₹68,750
- Sandy ‘Narcos’ Lamba – ₹56,250
Sachin ‘brownguy26’ Raj (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹1.37 Lakhs), ‘nakulboora’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹32,940), ‘RageBase’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,059), ‘ashish_fa’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹39,973), Aryaman ‘AryaKnight’ Arora (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹12,408), ‘tannyboi’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,800) and ‘anmol1989’ (Won ₹40K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹9,929) won the other Adda52 marquees.
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