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Daily Majors: Satyam Verma, Bharat Vasan, Neel Joshi & Dhinesh Kumar Led the Charge on Thursday With Impressive Wins
Thursday’s online poker scene was a hive of activity, mirroring the dynamic gameplay of Wednesday. Natural8 India and PokerBaazi spearheaded the action with an extensive array of tournaments, elevating the day’s competitive spirit. The day was further energized by PokerStars India’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Winter Series 6.0 and MPL Poker’s ₹6 Crores GTD India Poker Festival, raising the stakes significantly.
Countless players battled across platforms for glory and hefty payouts. But amidst the established names and familiar faces, rising stars emerged, and comeback kings reclaimed their thrones, making it a day full of captivating storylines.
Satyam Verma, a force to reckon with in recent MTTs across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and PokerStars India, continued his exceptional form. He established himself as the day’s undisputed champ, racking up a staggering ₹9.79 Lakhs from deep runs. Verma’s most significant score was on Natural8 India, where he earned a whopping ₹6.45 Lakhs for a 29th place finish in the 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]. He also came close to claiming The Summit title for a second time on PokerBaazi, bagging ₹2.55 Lakhs in second place.
Bharat Vasan made a significant mark by winning his first title of 2024 in Adda52’s Godfather, pocketing a grand ₹4.53 Lakhs. His performance included three additional deep runs, cumulatively earning him ₹5.31 Lakhs, propelling his online winnings beyond the extraordinary ₹6 Crore mark. Rajat Sharma, riding the momentum of his recent Sunday Showdown win, secured a robust runner-up finish for ₹3.32 Lakhs.
Young Gun Neel Joshi maintained his dominance in 2024, achieving his third flagship win on PokerBaazi early in the year. His remarkable victory in the Summit HighRoller fetched him a hefty ₹3.54 Lakhs, with total earnings of ₹4.76 Lakhs from four deep runs, pushing him to the #6 spot in the 2024 POY standings. ‘Sw1612‘ earned a personal-best ₹2.72 Lakhs for the second place.
Dhinesh Kumar, fresh from his win in The Pride last week, continued his success by winning the Winter Series – 37 – Colosseum on PokerStars India, earning ₹3.08 Lakhs. His total earnings from three significant finishes summed up to ₹3.49 Lakhs. Aniket Waghmare closely followed, securing second place with a ₹2.30 Lakhs prize.
Other Winter Series winners included ‘Pokerqueen1390‘ (Won Winter Series-38 Uppercut Mini for ₹1.20 Lakhs), ‘GM2318’ (Won Winter Series-35 Polar Express for ₹33,359), ‘natan948’ (Won Winter Series-36 Alternate Blinds for ₹22,931), and ‘abhinav cm’ (Won Winter Series-29 Frostbite for ₹17,500).
M Jimmy shook off a four-month title drought in style by winning PokerBaazi’s The Summit, claiming his first title of 2024 and a career-best cash prize of ₹3.42 lakhs.
‘4cut Atmaram‘ achieved a notable milestone on Spartan Poker, winning the Ultron for a personal-best ₹3.15 Lakhs on just their 18th tournament appearance, thanks to a heads-up deal. Young Gun Devang Yadav, coming off his victory in The Pride, put up a strong performance and secured the runner-up spot with ₹3.14 Lakhs.
Srijan Batra clinched a thumping victory in MPL Poker’s IPF#10 Thursday Smash, securing the prestigious IPF Gold Dust Trophy and ₹3.07 Lakhs in prize money. ‘Harryisthehero‘ followed closely as runner-up, enhancing their bankroll with ₹1.99 Lakhs.
Other IPF winners included ‘incredible2190’ (Won IPF#11 Thursday Throwdown for ₹33,000), ‘9241435122’ (Won IPF#9 MPL Twilight for ₹20,400), and ‘quicksets479711’ (Won IPF#12 Monster Stack for ₹20,400).
Ashish Singh made a triumphant comeback in PokerBaazi’s WTF, breaking a three-month winless streak with a ₹3.02 Lakhs victory, his second-highest career score. The up-and-coming player ‘Clutchg0d‘ achieved a personal best with a second-place finish worth ₹2.69 Lakhs.
Other PokerBaazi marquees saw victories from ‘Jerome’ (Won Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹2.10 Lakhs), Chetraj Mishra (Won The Summit Lite for ₹1.66 Lakhs), Arjun Raghani (Won 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹1.10 Lakhs), Akhilesh Gautam (Won 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹85,757), and Vaibhav Sharma (Won (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹67,875).
In Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets, ‘Everlitleo_f95ps‘ emerged victorious, claiming the top prize of ₹53,917. Meanwhile, ‘rajibg74‘ clinched the top spot in Junglee Poker’s Primetime Wish, earning ₹29,187.
The other standout winners of the day included Ankit Jajodia, Sankalp Marwah, Rohan Sahni, Vishwas Khanna, Varun Nagpal, Hobito Yepthomi, and Piyush Nanda.
Here are the Thursday highlights!
PokerBaazi
Summit HighRoller – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹15,000
Entries – 105
Re-entries – 55
Prize Pool – ₹20,87,000
Places Paid – 29
Young Gun Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi, among the top performers last week, continues his dominant run in 2024, picking up his third title of the year last night on PokerBaazi. After winning Endeavour HighRoller on January 2 and Daily Mini HighRoller on January 8, Joshi conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Summit HighRoller on Thursday, completing a hattrick of flagship wins on the platform early in the New Year.
The Thursday flagship event, which began at 8.30 PM, saw intense competition with 160 entries (105 unique) battling it out. Entering twice, Joshi’s strategic prowess shone through as he clinched the top spot after a gruelling 7-hour session, netting a lucrative ₹3.54 Lakhs prize. The user ‘sw1612’ secured a career-best ₹2.72 Lakhs as the runner-up.
Joshi’s cumulative earnings of ₹4.76 Lakhs from four deep runs positioned him as one of Thursday’s top earners, elevating him to #6 in the 2024 POY standings.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹3,54,407
> 7th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹58,935
> 8th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹50,543
> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹11,756
Neel Joshi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.88 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 |Moves to #6 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
Poker pro Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot, who finished fourth in the 2023 POY race, continued his dominant form into 2024. Last week’s The Weekly HighRoller champion, Munot, accumulated over ₹2.54 Lakhs from three deep runs, including two final table finishes.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹1,79,082
> 7th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹70,292
> 137th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,673
Ashish Munot’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13.73 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹5.85 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1| Finished #4 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
After posting two final table finishes on Tuesday, Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni kept his sails high and accumulated ₹2.04 Lakhs from four deep runs, including two final table finishes.
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹1,34,416
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹36,124
> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Ultron for ₹22,932
> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹10,183
Sriharsha Doddapaneni’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.38 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The final table of the Summit HighRoller was graced with a formidable lineup of experienced players. Ravindra ‘Arikeri’ Arikeri, a finalist in Wednesday’s Daily Mini HighRoller, clinched the third spot with a prize of ₹2.24 Lakhs. Pocket52 Team Pro Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh also made his mark by finishing sixth and securing ₹1.01 Lakhs.
The Summit HighRoller, with its ₹15,000 buy-in, not only met but exceeded its advertised guarantee, generating a total prize pool of ₹20.87 Lakhs. The tournament rewarded the top 29 finishers.
Final Table Results
- Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – ₹3,54,407
- sw1612 – ₹2,72,171
- Ravindra ‘Arikeri’ Arikeri – ₹2,24,165
- Ashish ‘OMG_spew’ Munot – ₹1,79,082
- Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹1,34,416
- Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh – ₹1,01,021
The Summit – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹8,630
Entries – 164
Re-entries – 129
Prize Pool – ₹21,98,000
Places Paid – 53
Last night on PokerBaazi, M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy shook off a four-month title drought in spectacular fashion, conquering the prestigious ₹20 Lakhs GTD The Summit. After three attempts and seven gruelling hours, Jimmy conquered a field of 293 entries (164 unique), claiming his maiden title of 2024 and a career-best cash prize of ₹3.42 lakhs. This triumph marks a sweet redemption for Jimmy, who narrowly missed the top spot in Sunday’s BSS Super Value.
M Jimmy’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹40.20 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹11.41 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
But the night wasn’t just about Jimmy’s triumphant return. Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma, a recent MTT beast on Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and PokerStars India, continued his rampage, amassing a staggering ₹9.79 Lakhs from at least four deep runs, including two final table appearances, making him the day’s undisputed top scorer.
The former PBC MoneyMaker champion, Verma’s biggest haul came on Natural8 India, where he pocketed a jaw-dropping ₹6.45 Lakhs for 29th place in the 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]. He then came agonizingly close to snatching The Summit title for the second time, settling for the runner-up spot and a hefty ₹2.55 Lakhs payday.
> 29th in Natural8 India’s 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty] for ₹6,45,138
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,55,350
> 6th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹72,156
> 112th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902
Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.06 Crores
The Summit final table proved to be a battleground of seasoned champions, featuring Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra (3rd for ₹2 Lakhs), Wednesday’s Pride HighRoller winner Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia (4th for ₹1.48 Lakhs), three-time The Millionaire champion Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik (5th for ₹1.05 Lakhs), Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra (6th for ₹74,276), and Sunday’s BSS Kickoff finalist Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha (7th for ₹60,651).
With a ₹8,630 buy-in, The Summit shattered its advertised guarantee, attracting a massive turnout and generating a generous prize pool of ₹21.98 Lakhs. This enhanced prize kitty was shared among the top 53 finishers, rewarding their skill and perseverance in this signature Thursday event.
Final Table Results
- M ‘Bluffmaster055’ Jimmy – ₹3,41,711
- Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹2,55,350
- Amrit ‘bungakat’ Mishra – ₹1,99,753
- Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹1,48,331
- Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹1,04,821
- Onas ‘papatumhare’ Malhotra – ₹74,276
- Tanmay ‘tanmaylodha’ Lodha – ₹60,651
WTF – ₹20 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 535
Re-entries – 494
Prize Pool – ₹24,59,310
Places Paid – 193
The bustling poker scene on PokerBaazi witnessed a vibrant Thursday, highlighted by Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh‘s resounding victory in the ₹20 Lakhs GTD WTF. This win marked a triumphant return to the winner’s circle for Singh, who last won the Big Bubble Rush on October 1.
Despite a three-month hiatus from the top spot, Singh’s poker prowess remained razor-sharp, evident in his impressive seven final table appearances during the interim period. His unwavering determination was on full display throughout the 7:30 PM flagship event last night, where he outlasted a mammoth field of 1,029 players (535 unique) after making two entries and battling it out for nearly eight thrilling hours. Singh’s strategic gameplay culminated in a monumental win of ₹3.02 Lakhs, marking his second-best career score.
Beyond his headline-grabbing WTF victory, Singh also made significant strides in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, amassing a handsome total of ₹3.23 Lakhs for the day!
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹3,02,453
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹20,556
Ashish Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹57.52 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1
While Singh basked in the glory of his victory, emerging player ‘Clutchg0d’ gave him a fierce run for his money in the WTF, narrowly missing out on a maiden title but securing a career-best score of ₹2.69 Lakhs for their valiant second-place finish.
Clutchg0d’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹12.55 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹6.52 Lakhs
Site-loyalist Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran, the four-time (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, also had a successful night, accumulating ₹2.11 Lakhs across three deep runs. His performance was highlighted by stellar runs to two final tables: a fourth-place finish in the WTF and a fifth-place finish in the Daily Mini HighRoller.
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹1,24,441
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹68,986
> 30th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹18,020
Arjun Baskaran’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.21 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹11.26 Lakhs
Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan had a monumental Thursday, pocketing a staggering ₹5.31 Lakhs for the day! This impressive haul included his first Adda52’s Godfather title, a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF, and two other deep runs. But perhaps the most significant achievement was Vasan surpassing the ₹6 Crore mark in online tournament winnings!
> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,53,203
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹50,910
> 50th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,720
> 24th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹11,760
Bharat Vasan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.63 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju, who finished as the runner-up in Sunday’s Mega Suits, also made an appearance at the WTF final table, securing a seventh-place finish and taking home ₹39,841.
With an entry fee of ₹2,750, the WTF surpassed its guarantee by ₹3.19 Lakhs, generating a total prize pool of ₹18.19 Lakhs shared among the top 155 finishers. This sizable prize pool and the sheer number of participants highlighted the immense popularity and competitiveness of PokerBaazi’s tournaments.
Final Table Results
- Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹3,02,453
- Clutchg0d – ₹2,69,336
- PabloEco – ₹1,76,087
- Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran – ₹1,24,441
- roadkill – ₹85,830
- Bharat ‘Thinkfloyd’ Vasan – ₹50,908
- Shobhit ‘Heisenbergj’ Jaju – ₹39,841
- aaryaa77 – ₹31,479
Daily Mini HighRoller – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹7,000
Entries – 134
Re-entries – 75
Prize Pool – ₹12,73,000
Places Paid – 44
PokerBaazi witnessed a flurry of thrilling victories on Thursday, with seasoned players and rising stars showcasing their skills across various tournaments.
Among the day’s champions was ‘Jerome,’ a PokerBaazi loyalist known for their Masters#97 (7-Max) Turbo victory in August. ‘Jerome’s claim to fame was conquering the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Mini HighRoller for their first title of 2024. After navigating a field of 209 entries (134 unique) and battling for over seven hours, ‘Jerome’ emerged victorious in the 9 PM event, claiming the coveted title and a hefty prize of ₹2.10 Lakhs. This stellar performance marked their fourth win on PokerBaazi and the player`s fourth-largest score on the platform. They also achieved a runner-up finish in the 7:15 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, pocketing ₹81,622 after a heads-up deal.
Jerome’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹32.94 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.59 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Poker pro Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh has been on a scoring streak since the beginning of 2024. Following his third-place finish in Tuesday’s Mega Stack, Singh nearly clinched his first title of the year in two major Thursday events. Despite entering PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller twice, he finished as the runner-up, earning ₹1.58 Lakhs. Additionally, his third-place finish in Adda52’s Godfather later in the night added ₹2.43 Lakhs to his total. Cumulatively, Singh amassed a staggering ₹4.39 Lakhs from six deep runs, surpassing the remarkable ₹13 Crores mark in tracked online winnings, making him only the 12th player on our tracked database to achieve this feat.
> 3rd in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹2,43,499
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,57,701
> 17th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹15,176
> 45th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,723
> 155th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹4,673
> 64th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹3,052
Vivek Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹13 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.15 Crores
Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth, another consistent high-performer with five final table appearances in 2024, added his name to Thursday’s high achievers list. He raked in a striking ₹2.39 Lakhs from six deep runs, including an impressive four final table finishes.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹1,24,226
> 8th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹48,136
> 4th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹39,306
> 7th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini for ₹11,716
> 34th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹8,764
> 93rd in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹7,132
Raghav Ananth’s online stats (excluding #Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.72 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.15 Crores
Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar, coming off a win in Monday’s The Big Show and a standout performance on Natural8 India around New Year’s Eve, added ₹2.02 Lakhs to his earnings from four deep runs, including two final table appearances.
> 5th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,30,829
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹50,021
> 13th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹15,176
> 105th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902
Pratik Manjrekar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The final table of the Daily Mini HighRoller also featured prominent players like Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava, last week’s The Ballers runner-up, who finished fourth with ₹95,079, and Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran, securing the fifth spot with ₹68,986.
With a buy-in of ₹7,000 and a prize pool exceeding its advertised guarantee, the Daily Mini HighRoller provided a rewarding platform for players of all skill levels. The top 44 finishers walked away with significant payouts from the ₹12.73 Lakhs prize kitty, making Thursday night a resounding success for many.
Final Table Results
- Jerome – ₹2,10,141
- Vivek ‘Nutpeddling729’ Singh – ₹1,57,701
- Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹1,24,226
- Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava – ₹95,079
- Arjun ‘Asuran’ Baskaran – ₹68,986
- Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹50,021
The Summit Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,310
Entries – 168
Re-entries – 117
Prize Pool – ₹10,69,000
Places Paid – 53
Last night was a game-changer for Chetraj ‘Chetraj100’ Mishra, who finally broke through a frustrating title drought spanning over two weeks by conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Summit Lite. The 7:30 PM marquee event proved to be a battle royale, with Mishra navigating a field of 285 entries (168 unique) after four entries and more than 5.5 hours of intense gameplay. His perseverance paid off handsomely as he emerged victorious, claiming a cool ₹1.66 Lakhs – a fitting reward for his tenacity.
Chetraj Mishra’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹98.02 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot, also on a mission to end a lengthy three-month title drought, fought hard in The Summit Lite. He valiantly claimed the runner-up spot, walking away with ₹1.24 Lakhs. But Bhanot’s night wasn’t over. He further added to his winnings by snagging 20th place in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹14,264, culminating in a respectable total of ₹1.39 Lakhs for the night.
The final table of The Summit Lite was a true test of skills, bringing together notable players like Tuesday’s breakout winner Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey (3rd for ₹97,149), Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (4th for ₹72,141), Surya ‘survin82’ Chopra (5th for ₹50,979), last night’s Summit HighRoller finalist Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni (6th for ₹36,124), last week’s Friday Bounty finalist Clinton ‘OnlyTens’ Tavares (7th for ₹29,498) and the three-time POY champion, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (8th for ₹24,581).
With a buy-in of ₹4,310, The Summit Lite surpassed expectations by generating a prize pool of ₹10.69 Lakhs. This impressive turnout resulted in 53 players crossing the money line, each securing a share of the prize kitty for their skill and endurance in this competitive tournament.
Final Table Results
- Chetraj ‘Chetraj100’ Mishra – ₹1,66,191
- Abhinav ‘AffableSatan’ Bhanot – ₹1,24,189
- Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey – ₹97,149
- Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹72,141
- Surya ‘survin82’ Chopra – ₹50,979
- Sriharsha ‘ivey2’ Doddapaneni – ₹36,124
- Clinton ‘OnlyTens’ Tavares – ₹29,498
- Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹24,581
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 234
Re-entries – 177
Prize Pool – ₹7,15,000
Places Paid – 82
The air crackled with anticipation at the PokerBaazi tables on Thursday night, where a familiar face etched with determination emerged victorious. After weathering a seven-week title drought, the 1000X Mini Main Event winner from November 22, Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani, finally found his groove in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT.
It wasn’t a walk in the park. Raghani, known for his tenacious spirit, had to battle it out against a staggering 411 entrants (234 unique) over six gruelling hours and make four entries. But his persistence in the 10 PM marquee event paid off in spades as he navigated the treacherous tournament waters to claim the coveted top prize of ₹1.10 Lakhs. This sweet victory wasn’t just a title but a declaration – Raghani is back and hungry for more.
But Raghani’s hunger wasn’t limited to just one tournament. He savoured success in two other events, netting a striking ₹1.77 Lakhs for the day!
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹1,10,132
> 8th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹51,524
> 12th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for 15,176
Arjun Raghani’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹54.08 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.83 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia, who won Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, continued his winning streak by championing the ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost last night. This victory, his second in this event, earned him ₹43,074. Jajodia also made deep runs in three additional PokerBaazi events, collectively earning ₹1.18 Lakhs.
> 4th PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹44,053
> 1st PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹43,074
> 19th PokerBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹25,255
> 111th PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902
Ankit Jajodia’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.04 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2
The final table of the 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT featured other notable players, including Surya ‘Surya12’ Lohia (2nd for ₹80,096), Sushant ‘sanskrit’ Sirohi (3rd for ₹58,785), Wednesday’s The Pride Lite runner-up Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey (5th for ₹30,751), and Saturday’s Blockbuster winner Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol (6th for ₹21,526).
With an entry fee of ₹2,000, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT generated a substantial prize pool of ₹7.15 Lakhs, exceeding its guarantee and rewarding the top 82 finishers for their efforts.
Final Table Results
- Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – ₹1,10,132
- Surya ‘Surya12’ Lohia – ₹80,096
- Sushant ‘sanskrit’ Sirohi – ₹58,785
- Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹44,053
- Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹30,751
- Adwait ‘adwaitpol’ Pol – ₹21,526
- underlord – ₹17,378
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 209
Re-entries – 149
Prize Pool – ₹6,22,920
Places Paid – 69
Fresh off a near-miss in Monday’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT, Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam exploded onto the online poker scene last night, carving his name into two championship banners and racking up a hefty ₹1.21 Lakhs from three deep runs and a bounty score. He wasn’t just winning; he was dominating.
Gautam`s victory parade started at 12:40 AM, conquering PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Daily SPRINT with a skilful display against 358 foes (209 unique). After 5.5 hours of intense play, he emerged victorious in the 7:15 PM marquee event, securing the top prize of ₹85,757 after a heads-up deal with ‘Jerome,’ who later tasted success in the Daily Mini HighRoller, but settled for runner-up with ₹81,622.
With barely two hours to catch his breath, Gautam extended his streak to PokerStars India and repeated his magic in the Winter Series-40 – Polar Express. Two bullets later, he sliced through a formidable field of 140 (77 unique) in a thrilling 3-hour battle, adding another title and ₹33,359 (₹21,853 in bounties) to his growing pile. This marked his second Winter Series title.
Gautam’s Thursday achievements include:
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT for ₹85,757* (heads-up deal)
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-40 – Polar Express for ₹33,359
> 20th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹1,782
> Won bounties worth ₹85 in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-39 – Frostbite
Akhilesh Gautam’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹24.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Beyond the titles and cash, the final table of the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT was a who’s who of champions from last night, including the Daily Mini HighRoller third-place finisher Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth (4th for ₹39,306), Daily Night SPRINT winner Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna (5th for ₹27,409), WTF victor Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh (6th for ₹20,556) and the indomitable Kabir ’tiltplay’ Tandon (7th for ₹15,573).
With a ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Daily SPRINT smashed its guarantee, creating a juicy prize pool of ₹6.23 Lakhs and rewarding the top 69 finishers who witnessed Gautam’s masterclass firsthand.
Final Table Results
- Akhilesh ‘Aone1’ Gautam – ₹85,757*
- Jerome – ₹81,622*
- pintu00 – ₹51,702
- Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹39,306
- Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna – ₹27,409
- Ashish ‘ashish7d’ Singh – ₹20,556
- Kabir ’tiltplay’ Tandon – ₹15,573
*denotes a heads-up deal
(7-Max) Afternoon Boost – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 143
Re-entries – 125
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 53
Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma once again demonstrated his top-tier poker skills in PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Boost. Yesterday, Sharma outshone a competitive field of 268 players (143 unique), clinching his third victory in this signature daytime tournament and a prize of ₹67,875. This achievement, following his earlier win in the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost on December 27, marks Sharma’s inaugural title of 2024.
A strategic deal among the final three players heightened the event’s climax. The other beneficiaries of this agreement included yesterday’s Daily Night SPRINT champion, Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna, who secured the second spot with a payout of ₹59,651, and Shobhit ‘shobhit3373’ Naveen, who landed in third place, earning ₹53,774.
Vaibhav Sharma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹36.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The final table of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost also featured other prominent regulars, such as Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav, who finished fourth and earned ₹33,750, and Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N, Wednesday`s (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion, who finished seventh, pocketing ₹13,800.
Attracting players with its ₹2,000 buy-in, the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost recorded an overlay shortfall of ₹33,680, with the leading 53 finishers sharing in the promised ₹5 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma – ₹67,875*
- Vishwas ‘quickmaths’ Khanna – ₹59,651*
- Shobhit ‘shobhit3373’ Naveen – ₹53,774*
- Suraj ‘MR8BEAST’ N Yadav – ₹33,750
- killfish09 – ₹23,850
- Treys – ₹16,900
- Puneeth ‘Ruzzanaire’ B N – ₹13,800
*denotes a three-way deal
Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹43,070), Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PLO-5 BOOST for ₹38,880), Vishwas ‘quickmath’ Khanna (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹23,280), ‘mikerulzz’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹16,530), and ‘mike13214654’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 500X Daily for ₹14,111) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.
MPL Poker
IPF#10 Thursday Smash – ₹16 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹4,500
Entries – 224
Re-entries – 98
Prize Pool – ₹16,00,000
Places Paid – 60
MPL Poker’s colossal ₹6 Crore GTD India Poker Festival 2.0 exploded with excitement on Thursday, offering players a chance to battle for a dazzling ₹19.50 Lakhs prize pool across four tournaments.
In the spotlight stood the prestigious ₹16 Lakhs GTD IPF#10 Thursday Smash, kicking off at 8:30 PM. This flagship event drew a sharp field of 322 entries (224 unique), promising a heart-pounding showdown. As the event unfolded, one player rose above the rest – Srijan Batra. Batra navigated the fierce competition with unwavering skill and strategic brilliance, claiming the coveted IPF Gold Dust Trophy and a hefty ₹3.07 Lakhs prize.
Falling just short of Batra’s glorious victory was the talented ‘harryisthehero.’ They displayed impressive poker prowess and secured the second-place position, adding a significant ₹1.99 Lakhs to their coffers.
Mohak ‘battlebuff56557’ Kapoor, renowned for his mid-stakes expertise and dominating performance on last year’s TLB (points) leaderboard, proved his mettle once again. He finished a solid fourth in IPF#10 Thursday Smash, boosting his earnings by ₹96,000 and totalling ₹1.88 Lakhs for the day with two other final table finishes on Pocket52.
Despite an overlay deficit of ₹2.96 Lakhs, the IPF#10 Thursday Smash maintained its prize commitment, distributing the promised ₹16 Lakhs prize pool among the top 60 finishers, assuring they hefty returns on their ₹4,500 buy-in.
Final Table Results
- Srijan Batra – ₹3,07,200
- harryisthehero – ₹1,98,800
- +918421589270 – ₹1,39,200
- Mohak ‘battlebuff56557’ Kapoor – ₹96,000
- manii350010 – ₹76,000
- jua_hi_toh_hai – ₹60,800
The other IPF winners of the day included ‘incredible2190’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD IPF#11 Thursday Throwdown for ₹33,000), ‘9241435122’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD IPF#9 MPL Twilight for ₹20,400), and ‘quicksets479711’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD IPF#12 Monster Stack for ₹20,400).
Pocket52
Pocket Magnets – ₹3 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹990
Entries – 161
Re-entries – 105
Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000
Places Paid – 40
Last night, Pocket52’s ‘Everlitleo_f95ps‘ emerged victorious in the network’s key Thursday event, the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets, conquering a field of 266 players (161 unique) after a gruelling seven-hour battle. Their masterful manoeuvring earned them the coveted title and a hefty ₹53,917 first-place prize, leaving the competition in the dust.
Following closely behind was ‘raccoon_feroz_9624925,’ who secured a respectable runner-up finish and a ₹37,872 payday.
Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor was a notable presence among the final table contenders. Kapoor, an online poker sensation, finished fourth, adding ₹21,690 to his earnings. But Kapoor’s night wasn’t over there. He went on to cash in a staggering eight other tournaments throughout the day, amassing a striking total of ₹1.75 Lakhs! This included two podium finishes, showcasing his incredible consistency and adaptability across different platforms.
Kapoor`s top Thursday achievements include:
> 4th in MPLPoker’s IPF#10 Thursday Smash for ₹96,000
> 4th in Pocket52’s Pocket Magnets for ₹21,690
> 19th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹21,443
> 48th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹12,631
Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and MPLPoker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.05 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #3 | Finished #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
While the Pocket Magnets fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹60,600, Pocket52 covered the overlay with Tournament Discount Credit (TDS), ensuring the top 40 finishers received their fair share of the promised ₹3 Lakhs prize pool.
Final Table Results
- Everlitleo_f95ps – ₹53,917
- raccoon_feroz_9624925 – ₹37,872
- modiji – ₹28,433
- Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹21,690
- risky – ₹16,874
- Kalyan01431 – ₹13,253
- Pankhi806 – ₹10,530
- Easylites – ₹8,483
‘raccoon_feroz_9624925’ won the ₹1 Lakh GTD Soda for ₹23,660.
Junglee Poker
Primetime Thunder – ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹1,200
Total Entries – 104
Prize Pool – ₹1,25,000
Places Paid – 14
In the bustling arena of Junglee Poker’s ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Primetime Wish, 104 skilled players locked horns in a battle of wits and bluffs. The air was tense as strategies shifted, bets rose, and fortunes teetered. Amidst this crucible, ‘rajibg74‘ emerged victorious, earning the top prize of ₹29,187.
In a closely fought contest, ‘fucknfly‘ also showcased exceptional poker skills. With their resilience and tactical acumen, ‘fucknfly’ earned a well-fought second-place finish, earning a respectable prize of ₹22,025.
With an entry fee of ₹1,200, the Primetime Wish attracted a competitive mix of players. Although the tournament faced a minor overlay shortfall of ₹12,680, it allowed the top 14 finishers to partake in the total prize pool of ₹1.25 Lakhs, making it a rewarding experience for the leading participants.
Final Table Results
- rajibg74 – ₹29,187
- fucknfly – ₹22,025
- pupuspendr – ₹16,625
- fucknrun – ₹12,537
- cool5555 – ₹9,450
- tonkaaaaaa – ₹7,137
- catcher26497347 – ₹5,500
- gangakhor – ₹4,237
PokerStars India
Winter Series-37 – Colosseum – ₹12 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 70
Re-entries – 76
Total Prize Pool – ₹14,60,000
Places Paid – 19
Dhinesh ‘you3betl4bet’ Kumar, one of the top performers in the 2023 POY standings, has carried his remarkable form into 2024. Following a recent victory in The Pride last week, Kumar shone again by winning PokerStars India’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Winter Series – 37 – Colosseum last night.
The 8 PM flagship event was a highlight on PokerStars India yesterday. Kumar, competing against 146 players (70 unique), emerged victorious in just over six and a half hours, securing a hefty ₹3.08 Lakhs prize.
Kumar’s dominance extended beyond the Colosseum victory, amassing a total of ₹3.49 Lakhs from three notable finishes across platforms:
> 1st in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹3,07,989
> 9th in PokerBaazi’s Daily Mini HighRoller for ₹25,456
> 30th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹15,593
Dhinesh Kumar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.42 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Aniket ‘stacktical’ Waghmare (opted out of our tracking), the first-ever IOPC Mastermind champion, continued his strong performance from his recent Maverick final table finish. In the Colosseum, Waghmare achieved the runner-up position, bagging a notable ₹2.30 Lakhs after three entries.
Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma, a past The MoneyMaker champion, has recently made significant waves in the MTT scene. He’s been in top form across various platforms, including Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and PokerStars India. On Thursday, he amassed a staggering ₹9.79 Lakhs from at least four deep runs, including two final table appearances, making him the highest earner of the day.
Verma`s biggest haul came from Natural8 India, where he bagged a whopping ₹6.45 Lakhs for 29th place in the 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty]. He also impressed in PokerBaazi’s The Summit, claiming the runner-up spot for ₹2.55 Lakhs and a sixth-place finish in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum worth ₹72,156.
> 29th in Natural8 India’s 150 Winter Wonderbox [Mystery Bounty] for ₹6,45,138
> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹2,55,350
> 6th in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-37 – Colosseum for ₹72,156
> 112th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902
Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and Natural8 India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.21 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.06 Crores
The Winter Series-37 – Colosseum final table boasted a competitive lineup of skilled players. Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat, a finalist in Sunday’s (1000X) BSS SuperStack, finished third with ₹1.72 Lakhs from three entries. Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna, the recent Mega Stack finalist, secured fourth place with ₹1.29 Lakhs after three entries. With two entries, JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar earned ₹96,455 for a fifth-place finish.
With an entry fee of ₹11,000, the Winter Series-37 – Colosseum exceeded expectations, generating a generous prize pool of ₹14.60 Lakhs. This allowed for a wider distribution of winnings, rewarding the top 19 finishers for their perseverance and skill.
Final Table Results
- Dhinesh ‘you3betl4bet’ Kumar – ₹3,07,989
- Aniket ‘stacktical’ Waghmare – ₹2,30,400
- Kovid ‘kovid21’ Saraswat – ₹1,72,357
- Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna – ₹1,28,937
- JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar – ₹96,455
- Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹72,156
Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 103
Re-entries – 71
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,82,500
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,17,500
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 23
The mysterious ‘Pokerqueen1390‘ (opted out of our tracking) reigned supreme in PokerStars India’s Winter Series-38 Uppercut Mini last night, leaving a trail of conquered opponents and a hefty ₹1.20 Lakhs prize (₹70,312 in bounties) in their wake. Their phenomenal display of skill in the 9:30 PM marquee event across five and a half gruelling hours was impossible to ignore.
Not far behind was Arpan ‘Vasusenaa’ Majhi, who snatched a commendable runner-up finish of ₹53,688 (₹4,219 in bounties). But Majhi’s night was far from over—he claimed another final table finish in Adda52’s Godfather, adding a massive ₹1.78 Lakhs to his already impressive haul of the day, totalling a stunning ₹2.47 Lakhs across three deep runs.
> 4th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹1,78,484
> 2nd in PokerStars India’s Winter Series – 38 – Uppercut Mini for ₹53,688
> 42nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,723
Arpan Majhi’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.67 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹75.78 Lakhs
Other notable players who made a mark in the Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini included Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni, who finished third with ₹47,820 (₹15,625 in bounties) after four entries, and Abhiman ‘AbhimanUrs’ Urs, who secured sixth place and a prize of ₹24,686 (₹10,781 in bounties).
Despite a slight shortfall of ₹65,000 in reaching its advertised guarantee, the Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini was a success, drawing in a competitive group of participants. With a buy-in of ₹2,750, the tournament rewarded the top 23 finishers, recognizing their skill and tenacity in the event.
Final Table Results (Including bounties)
- pokerqueen1390 – ₹1,19,782
- Arpan ‘Vasusenaa’ Majhi – ₹53,688
- Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni – ₹47,820
- $00th$ayer – ₹40,274
- MONSSTTRR – ₹25,427
- Abhiman ‘AbhimanUrs’ Urs – ₹24,686
The other Winter Series title winners of the day included ‘GM2318’ (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Winter Series-35 Polar Express for ₹33,359), ‘natan948’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Winter Series-36 Alternate Blinds for ₹22,931), and ‘abhinav cm’ (Won ₹75K GTD Winter Series-29 Frostbite for ₹17,500).
Spartan Poker
Ultron – ₹15 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹6,600
Entries – 126
Re-entries – 22
Re-buys – 112
Prize Pool – ₹15,60,000
Places Paid – 20
A new star has risen on Spartan Poker! Four weeks into their journey on the platform, ‘4cut Atmaram’ claimed a stunning victory in the prestigious ₹15 Lakhs GTD Ultron, marking their first flagship title in just their 18th tournament. This triumph eclipses their previous best, a commendable ninth place in the Millionaire I this past Sunday.
The 8 PM showdown saw ‘4cut Atmaram’ navigate a field of 260 (126 unique), battling fiercely for over 6.5 hours. Their strategic play and steely resolve culminated in a heads-up deal, securing them a personal-high ₹3.15 Lakhs and etching their name as the Ultron champion.
4cut Atmaram’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹5.69 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.70 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
While Young Gun Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav (opted out of tracking), The Pride champion from the day before, put up a valiant fight for a second Ultron title, it was ‘4cut Atmaram’ who emerged victorious. Yadav settled for a well-deserved ₹3.14 Lakhs thanks to the heads-up deal, just shy of the coveted champion’s spot but still an impressive outcome. Yadav had previously won the Ultron on December 14.
The Ultron wasn’t just about the new champion. Notable performances came from seasoned players like Tuesday`s Endeavour HighRoller third-place finisher Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha took the same third place with ₹1.68 Lakhs, while Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh, the recent Destiny finalist, secured fourth place with ₹1.39 Lakhs. Even the two-time WPT Prime India title-holder Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj graced the top ten with an eighth-place finish for ₹48,360.
With its ₹6,600 buy-in surpassed by the enthusiastic turnout, Ultron created a final prize pool of ₹15.60 Lakhs. The top 20 players, including the new champion and runner-up, walked away with a share of this generous prize kitty, making Thursday night a resounding success for many.
Final Table Results
- 4cut Atmaram – ₹3,14,631*
- Devang ‘bear_trap’ Yadav – ₹3,14,049*
- Vishal ‘Darky012’ Ojha – ₹1,67,700
- Rahul ‘Watatheif’ Singh – ₹1,38,528
- herbalista – ₹1,11,228
- OnlySnaps – ₹87,204
- bhaiordost – ₹65,364
- Gokul ‘$uper King$’ Raj – ₹48,360
*denotes a heads-up deal
₹1 Crore GTD Millionaire II – Qualifier – 2
Q2 > Entries – 157 | Re-entries – 24 | Re-buys – 142 | Survivors – 50 | Chip Leader – Nishant ‘Rekt@ce’ Kumar (296,613)
Combined > Entries – 311 | Re-entries – 51 | Re- buys – 250 | Survivors – 84 | Chip Leader – Harsh ‘Chiraunjilala Khosla’ Bubna (397,922)
‘StoicCrusher’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹36,681), Rohan ‘oldrod’ Sahni (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹27,500), ‘Spartan Sonu’ (Won ₹75K GTD Monster Turbo for ₹18,659), Varun ‘Alreadywinner’ Nagpal (Won ₹50K GTD Night Rider Anonymous for ₹12,943), ‘Saranraj1987’ (Won ₹50K GTD Chip up – Triple Chance for ₹11,625), ‘9th Glamber’ (Won ₹50K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹10,346), Hobito ‘Hanpyhan’ Yepthomi (Won ₹25K GTD Centurion for ₹6,290), and Piyush ‘NoName30’ Nanda (Won ₹20K GTD PKO for ₹6,206) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
Adda52
Godfather – ₹25 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 205
Re-entries – 226
Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 63
Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan‘s 2024 poker campaign roared into high gear this Thursday, culminating in a crowning achievement – his first Adda52 ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather title! But that wasn’t all; the night was a whirlwind of success, with a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF and two other deep runs, pushing his online tournament winnings past a monumental ₹6 Crores milestone!
Vasan’s Godfather journey was a masterclass in perseverance. He battled a gruelling nine-hour marathon with three entries in a field of 431 (205 unique). His ₹4.53 Lakhs prize marked not just his maiden Godfather title but his third-highest Adda52 score to date, finally getting him his first victory this year after two close podium finishes since his Daily HighRoller win on December 29.
Vasan’s Thursday achievements include:
> 1st in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹4,53,203
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹50,910
> 50th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹14,720
> 24th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit Lite for ₹11,760
Bharat Vasan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.63 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Adding to the night’s drama was Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma, fresh off his Sunday Showdown victory, making waves in the Godfather himself. The banker turned poker reg, Sharma, chasing his second Godfather crown, claimed a solid runner-up position worth ₹3.32 Lakhs and even chipped in a 98th place finish in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹5,902, bringing his total earnings for the day to a respectable ₹3.38 Lakhs.
Another top pro and coach, Mithun ‘Intuitionn’ Mahesh (opted out of our tracking), too enjoyed a fruitful Thursday, amassing at least ₹1.38 Lakhs through three known deep runs, including a Godfather sixth place for ₹95,897.
> 6th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹95,897
> 29th in PokeBaazi’s Summit HighRoller for ₹25,250
> 18th in PokerBaazi’s WTF for ₹17,210
The final table of the Godfather was like a who’s who of poker, featuring names like last night’s Daily Mini HighRoller runner-up Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh (3rd for ₹2.43 Lakhs), the Winter Series-38 – Uppercut Mini runner-up Arpan ‘distroyer’ Majhi (4th for ₹1.78 Lakhs), last night’s Daily Mini HighRoller finalist Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar (5th for ₹1.31 Lakhs), yesterday’s Summit HighRoller finalist Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot (7th for ₹70,292) and the night’s 10 PM (7-Max) Daily SPRINT champion Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani.
Despite the high stakes and intense competition, the ₹5,500 buy-in Godfather fell short of its advertised guarantee by ₹3.45 Lakhs. The top 63 finishers benefitted from this added value, earning substantial payouts.
Final Table Results
- Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan – ₹4,53,203
- Rajat ‘oshoswami’ Sharma – ₹3,32,197
- Vivek ‘vivek94540’ Singh – ₹2,43,499
- Arpan ‘distroyer’ Majhi – ₹1,78,484
- Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar – ₹1,30,829
- Mithun ‘Intuitionn’ Mahesh – ₹95,897
- Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹70,292
- Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani – ₹51,524
‘rkdasss12’ (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹94,386), ‘kalakohli’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Godfather Lite for ₹32,642), ‘Abhijit2508’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹20,201), ‘sk3’ (Won ₹50K GTD Morning Adda for ₹13,041), ‘TheBang02’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹11,857), and ‘Alkauser’ (Won ₹40K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,197), and ‘Thebang02’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹10,333) won the other Adda52 marquees.
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Daily Majors: Abhishek Goindi, Anuj Yadav, Shardul Parthasarathi, Amit Kaushik & Sanat Mehrotra Champion the Thursday Flagships
With the weekend approaching, the MTT turnouts were encouraging across sites. Poker Bootcamp India co-founder Abhishek Goindi emerged as Thursday`s biggest winner. The poker coach took down Adda52‘s Godfather for ₹6.20 Lakhs, while Aniket Waghmare placed runner-up for ₹3.75 Lakhs.
Another Bootcamp India coach, Young Gun Shardul Parthasarathi, shipped Spartan Poker’s Trending Thursday for the second time yesterday for ₹4.33 Lakhs. Fellow boot camper Ashumi Parekh came second for ₹2.88 Lakhs.
The #3 ranked player of the year, Young Gun Anuj Yadav, topped PokerBaazi’s The Summit to collect ₹4.41 Lakhs.
One of the January leaderboard toppers, Amit Kaushik went on a tear last night. The online reg won two titles and ₹2.99 Lakhs cumulatively, most prominently championing Spartan Poker’s Deepstack (₹1.01 Lakhs) and PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT (₹52,839).
Young Gun Sanat Mehrotra took down PokerStars India‘s Highroller for ₹2.30 Lakhs. The winningest player on our tracked database, Young Gun Gaurav Sood, stood second for ₹1.77 Lakhs – collectively adding ₹3.90 Lakhs to his Thursday tally.
Siddharth Gangwar, Shashank Mehrotra, Clinton Tavares, Young Gun Siddharth Karia, Kripansh Khosla, Akansha Malhotra, Rajneesh Thakur, Harsimar Singh, Karan Malhotra, Rahul Thakur, Neeraj Kumar, Shrvan Amlekar, Aryaman Arora, and Kuldeep Jorwal won the other marquee.
Here are the Thursday highlights!
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Spartan Poker
Spartan Poker`s Trending Thursday made another smashing run last night. The ₹5,500 buy-in and ₹20 Lakhs guaranteed event logged in a guarantee-crushing 432-entry field, and the top 39 places got a share from the ₹21.60 Lakhs prize pool. Poker Bootcamp India coach Young Gun Shardul ‘Caribbean Flex’ Parthasarathi shipped the Thursday flagship for the second time yesterday for ₹4.33 Lakhs. Fellow boot camper Ashumi ‘ThePhoenix’ Parekh settled for a runner-up payout worth ₹2.88 Lakhs.
Shardul Parthasarathi’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.22 Crores
The #3 ranked player of 2021, PokerGuru Ambassador Laksh ‘LuckyBhai$’ Pal Singh, crossed the money line in four events (includes two FT scores), pocketing ₹2.67 Lakhs overall.
His ITM finishes include:
> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Trending Thursday for ₹1.33 Lakhs
> 5th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹1.11 Lakhs
> 40th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹13,750
> 10th in Adda52’s Monster Turbo 5L for ₹9,250
Laksh Pal Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.90 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.61 Crores | Finished #3 in the 2021 Leaderboard Standings
The ₹5 Lakhs GTD Deepstack booked another smashing run, with a 518-strong field making for a ₹5.18 Lakhs prize pool. The former IOPC – Blaze runner-up finisher Amit ‘deshominisation’ Kaushik walked away with the title and a ₹1.01 Lakhs payday after eliminating Srijan ‘TheDawnFacere’ Batra (2nd for ₹63,479) in heads-up play.
One of the biggest winners of the year (so far), Amit Kaushik ITM-ed an impressive nine events yesterday – and won two titles – filling in ₹2.99 Lakhs overall.
His ITM finishes include:
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack for ₹1.01 Lakhs
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹88,500
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Night SPRINT for ₹52,839
> 13th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹31,250
> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Holdem BOOST for ₹10,261
> 17th in Spartan Poker’s Sundowner for ₹5,985
> 7th in PokerStars India’s Deepstack for ₹5,664
> 25th in Adda52’s Nano DST for ₹1,773
> 25th in Adda52’s Nano Godfather for ₹1,744
Amit Kaushik’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.06 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹58.74 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2022: #5 | Ranked #10 in the Annual Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
Kripansh ‘GentMrK’ Khosla topped the 376-entry field in the ₹4.50 Lakhs GTD Sundowner to win ₹95,175. Kamani ‘Sergio’ Natvarlal came second for ₹64,080.
Kripansh Khosla’s stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹18.41 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹84,156
Akansha ‘akanshasehgal’ Malhotra (Won Monster Stack ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD for ₹57,236), ‘THE.STORM’ (Won Night Rider – DeepStack ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD for ₹32,567), and ‘pin2chem’ (Won Epic ₹80K GTD for ₹21,000) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.
PokerBaazi
The three-time The Millionaire-winning Young Gun Anuj ‘brockLesnar95’ Yadav raced past the 250-player field in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Summit to claim the lion’s share of the ₹18.75 Lakhs prize pool worth ₹4.41 Lakhs. ‘anadimish’ stood second for ₹3.10 Lakhs.
Last night`s win happens to be Anuj Yadav`s fifth title victory this year. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.21 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹78.60 Lakhs | Ranks #3 in the Annual Leaderboard Standings
The site`s new ₹7 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost was taken down by last month`s PokerBaazi Classics The MoneyMaker champion Shashank ‘Shashank171992’ Mehrotra. The 31-year-old poker player won the title for ₹1.43 Lakhs following a heads-up deal with Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj (2nd for ₹1.20 Lakhs). The ₹2,200 buy-in event logged in 281 entries, registering ₹1.38 Lakhs in overlays.
Shashank Mehrotra’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹52.05 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹29.58 Lakhs
Shrey Baj also finished 25th in (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,761, pocketing ₹1.25 Lakhs overall.
Clinton ‘clintontavares’ Tavares made away with ₹1.07 Lakhs in Thursday winnings on the back of four ITM finishes. These include:
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Daily Boost for ₹69,790
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Afternoon SPRINT for ₹31,493
> 35th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) SPRINT for ₹4,157
> 8th in PokerStars India’s Deepstack for ₹1,380
The ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sprint 7-Max brought in 447 runners, making for a prize pool collection of ₹6.71 Lakhs. Young Gun Siddharth ‘schemer’ Karia was the last player standing and won ₹1.06 Lakhs after striking a three-way deal with Rajesh Kumar ‘intervntion’ Shukla (2nd for ₹99,470) and ‘Odinson’ (3rd for ₹84,960).
With last night`s win, Siddharth Karia picked up his first title in February and his third this year. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.40 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹90.99 Lakhs
Spartan Poker’s Deepstack champion Amit ‘quark’ Kaushik (Won Daily Night SPRINT ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD for ₹52,840), Karan ‘karangogi’ Malhotra (Won Holdem BOOST ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD for ₹38,620), ‘kalakhata’ (Won SPRINT ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹37,010), Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (Won Evening SPRINT ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹23,580), ‘somzprash’ (Won PLO-5 Sprint ₹75K GTD for ₹18,040), and ‘jiteshmritkar’ (Won 5-max Daily ₹50K GTD for ₹10,460) shipped the other PokerBaazi marquees.
PokerStars India
PokerStars India`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Highroller had 105 participants signing up for ₹7,700, resulting in an overlay shortfall worth ₹2.65 Lakhs. Young Gun Sanat ‘durrsanta‘ Mehrotra topped them all to collect ₹2.30 Lakhs.
Sanat Mehrotra‘s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.69 Crores | Finished #8 in the 2021 Leaderboard Standings
Young Gun Gaurav ‘3betPanda‘ Sood came second in the Highroller for ₹1.77 Lakhs. The winningest player on our tracked database and the top-ranked MTT player in the country for the last two years running, Sood lapped up ₹3.90 Lakhs cumulatively last night.
His ITM finishes include:
> 2nd in PokerStars India`s Highroller for ₹1.77 Lakhs
> 3rd in PokerBaazi‘s The Summit for ₹1.99 Lakhs
> 42nd in Adda52‘s Godfather for ₹13,750
The second Thursday marquee, ₹1.75 Lakhs Deepstack, recorded a 130-entry field, and with each of them buy-in for ₹1,375, the top 13 places benefitted from the ₹12,500 overlay value. Harsimar ‘simar78‘ Singh was the last player standing and won ₹48,068 after beating ‘Sush000‘ (2nd for ₹23,244) in heads-up play.
Rahul ‘andarkiaag‘ Thakur (Won Ultrasonic ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹28,576), ‘kalra420‘ (Won Deepstack ₹50K GTD for ₹15,470), Shrvan ‘SSAHisoka‘ Amlekar (Won Primetime Grind ₹50K GTD for ₹12,591), and Aryaman ‘AryaKnight‘ Arora (Won Afternoon on Stars ₹50K GTD for ₹11,934) took down the other PokerStars India marquees.
Adda52
Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather registered a glaring ₹5.40 Lakhs in overlays as the ₹5,500 buy-in event could only muster a 392-player field. The top 43 players earned a share of the spoils, with the Poker Bootcamp India co-founder and coach Abhishek ‘pomfret1989’ Goindi walking away as the champion and ₹6.20 Lakhs in prize money. The first-ever IOPC MASTERMIND, Aniket ‘anteman’ Waghmare, came second for ₹3.75 Lakhs.
Abhishek Goindi’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.32 Crores | Titles Won in 2022: #1
Siddharth ‘kab00m’ Gangwar was the other big winner on the site. He ran past the 212-player field in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo to win ₹1.37 Lakhs. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani finished runner-up for ₹81,250. The ₹2,500 buy-in event overlaid ₹23,000.
Siddharth Gangwar made deep runs in another four events – netting ₹2.31 Lakhs cumulatively. With ₹1.99 Crores in tracked lifetime winnings, Gangwar will likely cross the ₹2 Crores mark anytime now.
His top ITM finishes include:
> 1st in Adda52’s Monster Turbo 5L for ₹1.37 Lakhs
> 10th in Adda52’s Godfather for ₹31,250
> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack for ₹23,414
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Evening SPRINT for ₹21,473
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹17,625
The ₹25 Lakhs GTD Nano Main Event continues to fill in entries in the run-up to Day 2 scheduled for February 13 (10 PM). Day 1B of the NPS Main Event ran from 8 PM to 11.20 PM yesterday and had 163 players in contention. Only 23 of them qualified for Day 2, with ‘PhoenixEye’ (210,231), ‘peaceyo’ (207,247), and ‘vivek1219’ (165,559) topping the day-end chip counts.
Counting the 211 entries on Day 1A, the Main Event had filled in a 374-player field with another five starting flights left to run.
Rajneesh ‘rajneesh620’ Thakur (Won Nano DST ₹2 Lakhs GTD for ₹56,730), ‘RedDevil81’ (Won Nano Godfather ₹3 Lakhs GTD for ₹53,701), ‘Hissickness’ (Won Nano Thursday Adda ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹26,000), ‘Borntogamble’ (Won Nano Crack Jack ₹70K GTD for ₹14,482), Kuldeep ‘lmspro7’ Jorwal (Won Nano Battleship 30K GTD for ₹8,700), and ‘Sagargaba’ (Won Midnight Bash for ₹6,499) won the other Adda52 marquees.
Khelo365
The Khelo365-hosted ₹30K GTD Hitman PLO logged in 37 entries, and ‘Sethu99’ outlasted them all to win ₹12,000. The user ‘poque17’ finished runner-up for ₹7,500.
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Daily Majors: Harshit Sanghi, Vishnu Khandelwal, Laksh Pal Singh, Avneesh Munjal & Ujjwal Narwal Crush the Thursday Flagships
Thursday laid out a busy schedule of tournaments even as Spartan Poker’s The Millionaire returned after a three-week gap.
Wednesday’s Destiny champion Harshit Sanghi kept his heater going by taking down Spartan Poker’s The Big Deal for ₹7.55 Lakhs, converting a ₹1,100 satellite buy-in into a second flagship title.
Vishnu Khandelwal was Thursday’s top scorer with over ₹8.33 Lakhs in cumulative earnings. The two-time Destiny champion shipped Adda52’s Godfather for ₹6.12 Lakhs and placed fifth in Spartan Poker’s The Big Deal for ₹2.21 Lakhs.
Debapriya Manna was the other chartbuster who crushed the Adda52 marques last night, adding ₹5.17 Lakhs. He championed the Monster Turbo 5 for ₹1.54 Lakhs and almost went back-to-back with a runner-up finish in the Godfather worth ₹3.62 Lakhs.
PokerGuru Ambassador Laksh Pal Singh shipped PokerBaazi’s The Summit for ₹4.15 Lakhs.
The former AOPS Main Event runner-up finisher Avneesh Munjal championed Spartan Poker’s Trending Thursday for ₹3.36 Lakhs following a three-way deal with the IOPC – Blaze Of Glory champion Harshad Barve (2nd for ₹3.29 Lakhs) and Raman Gujral (3rd for ₹2.92 Lakhs).
Young Gun Ujjwal Narwal was the last player standing in PokerStars India’s Highroller and won the marquee title for the third time last night (fourth time overall) for ₹2.42 Lakhs. PokerGuru Ambassador Deepankur Gupta placed runner-up for ₹1.87 Lakhs.
Hemant Meena, Srijan Batra, Dhirendra Kumar (won two titles), Manoj Sharma (won two titles), Sumanth Kumar, Clinton Tavares, Sankalp Marwah, Sharad Haridasan, Rakesh Sharma won the other marquee tournaments.
Here are the Thursday highlights!
Spartan Poker
Spartan Poker’s ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Deal logged in a 149-entry field, falling one entry short of breaking even. The first-ever IOPC – The Crown champion Harshit ‘PokerinOlympics’ Sanghi shipped the event, converting a ₹1,100 satellite buy-in into a whopping ₹7.55 Lakhs payday. The user ‘TheMeisTeR’ finished runner-up for ₹5.01 Lakhs.
Harshit Sanghi had won the Destiny title a day ago, making this his second flagship victory on consecutive days. His stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.59 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹81.11 Lakhs
The former AOPS Main Event runner-up Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal was the other big winner on Spartan Poker. Munjal outran a 444-player field in the ₹19 Lakhs GTD Trending Thursday to collect ₹3.36 Lakhs. Before taking down the title, Munjal cut a three-way deal with IOPC – Blaze Of Glory champion Harshad ‘omglukbox’ Barve (2nd for ₹3.29 Lakhs) and seasoned pro Raman ‘tathagat’ Gujral (3rd for ₹2.92 Lakhs).
The Millionaire is back after a three-week gap and guarantees ₹20 Lakhs to the eventual champion. Day 1A of the ₹5,500 buy-in tourney logged in 267 entries, and only 28 made the cut for Day 2. Young Gun Siddhanth ‘PluRibu$’ Kripalani (294,269), PokerGuru Mentor Aditya ‘Yennefer’ Agarwal (245,287), and ‘Vedh’ (187,033) topped the day-end chip counts.
Manoj ‘cutymannu’ Sharma won two titles on Spartan Poker, the ₹1 Lakh GTD Epic for ₹23,450 and ₹50K GTD Energise for ₹15,400, picking up a cumulative ₹38,850.
Srijan ‘TheDawnFacere’ Batra (Won Night Rider – DeepStack Turbo ₹2 Lakhs GTD for ₹49,921), ‘Hskedqu$’ (Won Ultimate 4 Card PLO ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD for ₹33,327), and ‘R.K.K’ (Won The Centurion ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹20,881) shipped the other Thursday marquees on Spartan Poker.
PokerBaazi
PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Summit obliterated its advertised guarantee as the ₹8,250 buy-in event registered 235 participants, collecting a ₹17.63 Lakhs prize pool. This was 31 more entries compared to last week, and 27 places finished ITM.
PokerGuru Ambassador Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh came out on top to win ₹4.15 Lakhs, with ‘vishu8856’ placing runner-up for ₹2.91 Lakhs. The #3 ranked player in the annual leaderboard, Singh also placed 40th in Godfather for ₹13,750.
Laksh Pal Singh’s stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.26 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.96 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹3.24 Crores | Ranked #3 in the Annual Leaderboard Standings | Ranked #2 in Annual Profits
The ₹4 Lakhs GTD Daily SPRINT 5-Max generated a ₹4.74 Lakhs prize pool on the back of 237 contenders, each of them signing up for ₹2,200. The event played down to a three-way deal, and ‘bigfish12’ walked away with the title and ₹85,615. ‘Bajaj111’ (2nd for ₹79,786) and ‘ATRAVMAN1’ (3rd for ₹74,728) banked almost comparable payouts, courtesy of the deal.
Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Meena (Won Holdem BOOST ₹2 Lakhs GTD ₹53,570), Dhirendra ‘dhiru91’ Kumar (Won Daily Night SPRINT ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD for ₹46,150), ‘Pankaj8619’ (Won PLO Boost Monster ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹35,110), Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah (Won ₹75K GTD Turbo for ₹15,860), and ‘shiv.gawas’ (Won 5-max DAILY ₹50K GTD for ₹10,860), shipped the other PokerBaazi marquees.
PokerStars India
PokerStars India’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Highroller saw Young Gun Ujjwal ‘CougarHunter69’ Narwal overcoming the 158-entry field to win ₹2.42 Lakhs. PokerGuru Ambassador Deepankur ‘dp8218’ Gupta locked in the runner-up payout worth ₹1.87 Lakhs.
Ujjwal Narwal has won the Thursday Highroller twice before this year. His stats (excluding Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.56 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.45 Crores
The former Millionaire champion, Deepankur Gupta, had recently placed fourth in the INCOOP Main Event. His stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹64.79 Lakhs | Lifetime Profit: ₹36 Lakhs
The ₹2 Lakhs GTD The Classic was taken down by ‘ThaBlack(3,’ who banked a cool ₹46,087. Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker77’ Parakh came second for ₹35,396.
Aman Parakh’s stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.16 Crores | Lifetime Profit: ₹97.10 Lakhs
‘texaskid2405’ (Won Ultrasonic ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD for ₹30,550), ‘ballebaaz’ (Won Bigstack Turbo ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹23,897), Clinton ‘Clinton Tavares’ Tavares (Won Afternoon on Stars ₹60K GTD for ₹16,567), Rakesh ‘noviceanari’ Sharma (Won Primetime Grind ₹50K GTD for ₹13,579), and ‘fuckRey’ (Won Deepstack ₹50K GTD for ₹12,750) shipped the other PokerStars India marquees.
Adda52
Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather wrangled in 457 entries, experiencing an overlay shortfall worth ₹2.15 Lakhs. The two-time Destiny champion Vishnu ‘violator’ Khandelwal came out on top to win ₹6.12 Lakhs. He also placed fifth in Spartan Poker’s The Big Deal for ₹2.21 Lakhs, rounding up ₹8.34 Lakhs in Thursday winnings, making him the day’s top scorer.
Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna went on a trailblazing run on Adda52 last night. He bested the 254-entry field in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo to collect ₹1.54 Lakhs. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh secured a runner-up payday of ₹90,011.
Manna almost went back-to-back with a runner-up finish in the Godfather for ₹3.62 Lakhs. He lapped up ₹5.17 Lakhs from these two scores alone to touch ₹42.83 Lakhs in recorded winnings on Adda52 (includes ₹6.33 Lakhs in site profits).
‘kripanshk’ (Won Afternoon Adda ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD for ₹44,604), ‘imblufing’ (Won Nighttide DST Adda ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD for ₹38,485), Sumanth ‘sp175’ Kumar (Won Punch ₹80K GTD for ₹27,661), Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan (Won Sundown Adda ₹50K GTD for ₹14,500), and ‘Dream_crusher’ (Won Evening Adda ₹50K GTD for ₹9,234) won the other Thursday marquees.
The other Thursday winners were:
Player | Prize Amount | Event | Poker Site |
---|---|---|---|
bigfish12 | ₹85,615 | Daily SPRINT 5-Max ₹4 Lakhs GTD | PokerBaazi |
Hemant ‘hkm2828’ Meena | ₹53,570 | Holdem BOOST ₹2 Lakhs GTD | PokerBaazi |
Srijan ‘TheDawnFacere’ Batra | ₹49,921 | Night Rider – DeepStack Turbo ₹2 Lakhs GTD | Spartan Poker |
ThaBlack(3 | ₹46,087 | The Classic ₹2 Lakhs GTD | PokerStars India |
Dhirendra ‘dhiru91’ Kumar | ₹46,150 | Daily Night SPRINT ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD | PokerBaazi |
kripanshk | ₹44,604 | Afternoon Adda ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD | Adda52 |
imblufing | ₹38,485 | Nighttide DST Adda ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD | Adda52 |
Pankaj8619 | ₹35,110 | PLO Boost Monster ₹1 Lakh GTD | PokerBaazi |
Hskedqu$ | ₹33,327 | Ultimate 4 Card PLO ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD | Spartan Poker |
texaskid2405 | ₹30,550 | Ultrasonic ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD | PokerStars India |
Sumanth ‘sp175’ Kumar | ₹27,661 | Punch ₹80K GTD | Adda52 |
Manoj ‘cutymannu’ Sharma | ₹23,450 | Epic ₹1 Lakh GTD | Spartan Poker |
R.K.K | ₹20,881 | The Centurion ₹1 Lakh GTD | Spartan Poker |
Clinton 'Clinton Tavares' Tavares | ₹16,567 | Afternoon on Stars ₹60K GTD | PokerStars India |
Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah | ₹15,860 | Turbo ₹75K GTD | PokerBaazi |
Manoj ‘cutymannu’ Sharma | ₹15,400 | Energise ₹50K GTD | Spartan Poker |
Sharad ‘zimbawe’ Haridasan | ₹14,500 | Sundown Adda ₹50K GTD | Adda52 |
Rakesh 'noviceanari' Sharma | ₹13,579 | Primetime Grind ₹50K GTD | PokerStars India |
fuckRey | ₹12,750 | Deepstack ₹50K GTD | PokerStars India |
shiv.gawas | ₹10,860 | 5-max DAILY ₹50K GTD | PokerBaazi |
Dream_crusher | ₹9,234 | Evening Adda ₹50K GTD | Adda52 |
iamcoming81 | ₹5,000 | SUN DOWNER ₹10K GTD | Khelo365 |
The Millionaire (₹20 Lakhs GTD to the Winner) – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 159
Re-entries – 22
Rebuys – 86
Survivors – 28
Spartan Poker`s most popular weekly flagship, The Millionaire, made a rousing comeback last night after a three-week hiatus. And in its revised avatar, The Millionaire now guarantees ₹20 Lakhs to the champion.
Day 1A started with a bang with 267 runners signing up to play, and 28 of them made it through Day 2.
The top 10 chip counts list read the who`s who of the poker community with Game Changer 3.0 champion Young Gun Siddhanth ‘PluRibu$’ Kripalani (294,269), bagging the chip lead. IOPC July 2021 – The Crown runner-up, Aditya ‘Yennefer’ Agarwal (245,287), finished second in chips.
PokerGuru Ambassadors Deepankur ‘dp179’ Gupta (185,454) and Gokul ‘The Greek Freak’ Raj (145,438), Spartan Poker regular M ‘LACHANCE’ Balakrishnan (165,694), Young Guns Sanat ‘orhem3001’ Mehrotra (182,358) and Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi (151,124), along with Dhinesh ‘kendralust’ Kumar (133,595), made for a star-studded list of survivors.
Top 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1A
- Siddhanth ‘PluRibu$’ Kripalani – 294,269
- Aditya ‘Yennefer’ Agarwal – 245,287
- Vedh – 187,033
- Deepankur ‘dp179’ Gupta – 185,454
- Sanat ‘orhem3001’ Mehrotra – 182,358
- MudduSingh143 – 174,836
- M ‘LACHANCE’ Balakrishnan – 165,694
- Neel ‘Worm33’ Joshi – 151,124
- Gokul ‘The Greek Freak’ Raj – 145,438
- Dhinesh ‘kendralust’ Kumar – 133,595
The Big Deal (6-Max) ₹30 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹22,000
Entries – 78
Re-entries – 37
Rebuys – 34
Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000
Places Paid – 17
Running alongside The Millionaire and the Trending Thursday was the ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Deal. The ₹22,000 buy-in high roller attracted 149 entries to post a negligible ₹20,000 in overlays.
After almost seven hours of non-stop play, the first-ever IOPC – The Crown champion Harshit ‘PokerinOlympics’ Sanghi walked away with the title and a ₹7.55 Lakhs payday, beating ‘TheMeisTeR’ (2nd for ₹5.01 Lakhs) in heads-up.
Wednesday’s Destiny winner, Harshit Sanghi, had satellited into the event for ₹1,100.
Young Gun Anuj ‘tittooTauji’ Yadav (3rd for ₹3.31 Lakhs), last night`s Godfather champion Vishnu ‘violator’ Khandelwal (5th for ₹2.21 Lakhs), and PokerGuru Ambassadors Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan (4th for ₹2.66 Lakhs), Vishal ‘CrownUpJr’ Bajaj (6th for ₹1.75 Lakhs) also FT-ed the event.
Final Table Results
- Harshit ‘PokerinOlympics’ Sanghi – ₹7,54,800
- TheMeisTeR – ₹5,01,282
- Anuj ‘tittooTauji’ Yadav – ₹3,31,500
- Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan – ₹2,65,782
- Vishnu ‘violator’ Khandelwal – ₹2,21,400
- Vishal ‘CrownUpJr’ Bajaj – ₹1,74,600
Godfather ₹25 Lakhs GTD – Adda52
Buy-in – ₹5,500
Entries – 230
Re-entries – 227
Prize Pool – ₹25,00,000
Places Paid – 49
Adda52`s overlay woes continue, and last night it`s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather ended up filling in ₹2.15 Lakhs in overlays as only 457 participants signed up to play.
The 8 PM tourney concluded at 5.06 AM, with the two-time Destiny champion Vishnu ‘violator‘ Khandelwal coming out on top to collect ₹6.12 Lakhs. He also placed fifth in Spartan Poker’s The Big Deal for ₹2.21 Lakhs, working up over ₹8.33 Lakhs cumulatively.
Last night`s Monster Turbo 5 champion Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345‘ Manna almost crossed the finish line here as well. He placed runner-up for ₹3.62 Lakhs.
The former Millionaire champion Rohan ‘sailor85‘ Bhasin (3rd for ₹2.50 Lakhs), Sandeep ‘thak’ Thakral (6th for ₹87,500), Pradip ‘Nit2Donk‘ Ghosh (7th for ₹68,750), and Young Gun Abhinav ‘checkshove‘ Iyer (8th for ₹56,250) also FT-ed the event.
Final Table Results
- Vishnu ‘violator’ Khandelwal – ₹6,12,500
- Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna – ₹3,62,500
- Rohan ‘sailor85’ Bhasin – ₹2,50,000
- prithviaditya19 – ₹1,87,500
- Rider529 – ₹1,25,000
- Sandeep ‘thak’ Thakral – ₹87,500
- Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹68,750
- Abhinav ‘checkshove’ Iyer – ₹56,250
Trending Thursday ₹19 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹1,650
Entries – 223
Re-entries – 82
Rebuys – 139
Prize Pool – ₹22,20,000
Places Paid – 39
Former Destiny champion, Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal stormed his way to the top in Spartan Poker`s ₹19 Lakhs GTD Trending Thursday to collect ₹3.36 Lakhs. He chopped the title three-way deal with IOPC – Blaze of Glory winner Harshad ‘omglukbox’ Barve (2nd for ₹3.29 Lakhs) and poker veteran Raman ‘tathagat’ Gujral (3rd for ₹2.92 Lakhs).
The 8 PM flagship logged in 444 entrants, collecting a bumper ₹22.20 Lakhs prize pool.
Deepak ‘FireDart’ J Ralliaram (4th for ₹1.75 Lakhs), IPC 2020 champion Rubin ‘imightwin’ Labroo (7th for ₹76,146), and the NPS – Main Event winner Mohammad ‘Cupid stunt’ Azhar (8th for ₹55,944) posted FT scores.
Final Table Results
- Avneesh ‘IamAM’ Munjal – ₹3,36,074*
- Harshad ‘omglukbox’ Barve – ₹3,29,300*
- Raman ‘tathagat’ Gujral – ₹2,92,112*
- Deepak ‘FireDart’ J Ralliaram – ₹1,74,714
- Shyamzs – ₹1,33,857
- SubuDan – ₹1,03,674
- Rubin ‘imightwin’ Labroo – ₹76,146
- Mohammad ‘Cupid stunt’ Azhar – ₹55,944
*denotes a three-way deal
The Summit ₹15 Lakhs GTD – PokerBaazi
Buy-in – ₹8,250
Entries – 122
Re-entries – 113
Prize Pool – ₹17,63,000
Places Paid – 27
PokerGuru Ambassador Laksh ‘boomtlt23′ Pal Singh championed PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Summit for ₹4.15 Lakhs (his second time winning the Thursday flagship). The user ‘vishu8856’ came second for ₹2.91 Lakhs.
Laksh Pal Singh’s stablemate Rony ‘bisadip176’ Chowdhury (3rd for ₹1.87 Lakhs), Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (5th for ₹1.04 Lakhs), and Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (7th for ₹69,090) also FT-ed the tourney.
The ₹8,250 buy-in event clocked in 235 entries, rounding up a ₹17.63 Lakhs prize pool. The 8 PM tourney ended at 3:39 AM, and the top 27 places got paid.
Final Table Results
- Laksh ‘boomtlt23’ Pal Singh – ₹4,14,716
- vishu8856 – ₹2,90,989
- Rony ‘bisadip176’ Chowdhury – ₹1,87,178
- Nickpoker – ₹1,38,533
- Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj – ₹1,03,988
- akhil0488 – ₹83,190
- Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹69,090
Highroller ₹12 Lakhs GTD – PokerStars India
Buy-in – ₹7,700
Entries – 92
Re-entries – 66
Prize Pool – ₹12,00,000
Places Paid – 20
PokerStars India`s 12 Lakhs GTD Highroller played down to a heads-up showdown between Young Gun Ujjwal ‘CougarHunter69’ Narwal and PokerGuru Ambassador Deepankur ‘dp8218’ Gupta. The more experienced Narwal defeated the former Millionaire winner to collect his fourth Thursday Highroller title and a winner’s paycheque worth ₹2.42 Lakhs. Gupta banked a runner-up payout worth ₹1.87 Lakhs.
The event logged in 158 entries, falling ₹94,000 short of its advertised guarantee.
Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ B (3rd for ₹1.45 Lakhs), Godfather eighth-place finisher Abhinav ‘abhi58’ Iyer (4th for ₹1.12 Lakhs), Young Gun Devang ‘trappyfish93’ Yadav (5th for ₹86,707), Rising Star Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna (6th for ₹67,089), Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra (7th for ₹51,909), and Rubin ‘kornkid4’ Labroo (8th for ₹40,164) also FT-ed the tourney.
Final Table Results
- Ujjwal ‘CougarHunter69’ Narwal – ₹2,41,927
- Deepankur ‘dp8218’ Gupta – ₹1,87,188
- Vinay ‘CharleSCorreA’ Bk – ₹1,44,834
- Abhinav ‘abhi58’ Iyer – ₹1,12,063
- Devang ‘trappyfish93’ Yadav – ₹86,707
- Ritwik ‘Fisherman1997’ Khanna – ₹67,089
- Sanish ‘sneakysani’ Chhabra – ₹51,909
- Rubin ‘kornkid4’ Labroo – ₹40,164
Monster Turbo ₹5 Lakhs GTD – Adda52
Buy-in – ₹2,500
Entries – 171
Re-entries – 83
Prize Pool – ₹5,71,501
Places Paid – 27
Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna toppled the 254-entry field in Adda52`s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo to win ₹1.54 Lakhs. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh conceded to a runner-up finish worth ₹90,011.
Manna made a smashing run on Adda52 last night as just a few hours later, he finished runner-up to Vishnu Khandelwal in the Godfather for an even better ₹3.63 Lakhs. In all, Manna made away with ₹5.17 Lakhs in Thursday winnings, improving his online scorecard to ₹42.83 Lakhs.
The 2,500 buy-in event crushed its advertised guarantee to collect ₹5.72 Lakhs in the prize pool.
Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna (3rd for ₹68,580), Navaneesha ‘np406’ P (4th for ₹50,006), Mohit ‘Gandiaa’ Dhingra (5th for ₹34,290), Young Gun Karan ‘Reg_Slayer’ Radia (7th for ₹18,574), and Mohammad ‘Blankspace’ Azhar (8th for ₹14,288) also FT-ed the tourney.
Final Table Results
- Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna -₹1,54,305
- Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹90,011
- Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹68,580
- Navaneesha ‘np406’ P – ₹50,006
- Mohit ‘Gandiaa’ Dhingra – ₹34,290
- GS05 – ₹24,289
- Karan ‘Reg_Slayer’ Radia – ₹18,574
- Mohammad ‘Blankspace’ Azhar – ₹14,288
- Vicked85 – ₹11,430
Daily SPRINT 5-Max ₹4 Lakhs GTD – PokerBaazi
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 128
Re-entries – 109
Prize Pool – ₹4,74,000
Places Paid – 27
PokerBaazi’s ₹4 Lakhs GTD Daily SPRINT 5-Max was taken down by ‘bigfish12’ for ₹85,615, who cut a three-way deal with ‘Bajaj111’ (2nd for ₹79,786) and ‘ATRAVMAN1’ (3rd for ₹74,728).
Anurag ’13anurag’ Srivastava (4th for ₹37,256), and last night’s Turbo ₹75K GTD champion Sankalp ‘Wobbegong’ Marwah (5th for ₹27,966) also FT-ed the 5-max tourney.
The Classic ₹2 Lakhs GTD – PokerStars India
Buy-in – ₹1,650
Entries – 72
Re-entries – 36
Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000
Places Paid – 13
PokerStars India’s ₹2 Lakhs GTD The Classic registered 108 entries, overlaying ₹38,000. The mystery user ‘ThaBlack(3’ took down the title for ₹46,087 just as Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker77’ Parakh fell out in second place for ₹35,396.
Sandeep ‘effuno007’ Varma RS (3rd for ₹27,185), and Jaideep ‘NNomadas’ Sajwan (6th for ₹12,316) also FT-ed the tourney.
SUNDOWNER ₹10K GTD – Khelo365
Buy-in – ₹110
Entries – 28
Rebuys – 16
Add-ons – 27
Prize Pool – ₹10,000
Places Paid – 3
Khelo365 user ‘iamcoming81’ took down the ₹10K GTD SUNDOWNER for ₹5,000.
This report was updated at 5 PM on 01.10.2021.
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Daily Majors: Srijan Batra, Anmol Agarwal, Rishab Malik, Advait Rajguru, Aman Parakh Champion the Tuesday Flagships
As always, the Tuesday flagships outdid the Monday turnouts, with Day 17 of the IOPC July Edition driving the Tuesday action.
Srijan Batra topped the Tuesday charts as he took down IOPC#104 Tuesday Prime for ₹5.30 Lakhs. Rajeev Kumar placed runner-up for ₹4.11 Lakhs.
Anmol Agarwal championed Adda52’s The Mint to win a career-best ₹3.05 Lakhs and chopped the title heads-up with PokerGuru Ambassador Ratul Steves.
Rishab Malik ended an over four-month-long title drought by taking down PokerBaazi’s The Endeavour for ₹2.73 Lakhs.
Advait Rajguru came out on top in the IOPC #105 Tuesday Spotlight to win ₹2.43 Lakhs and his first IOPC title, while Rising Star Aman Parakh won his second title at the series in IOPC#102 for ₹1.42 Lakhs.
Jimmy Arora, Faiz Alam, Shubham Tyagi, Nitesh Baliyan & Sahil Roxx took down the other Tuesday marquees.
Here are the Tuesday highlights.
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With just five days left for the record-crushing IOPC July Edition to close out, the remainder of the week should be action-packed, to say the least.
Tuesday had a firecracker lineup of eight IOPC events, and six of them played down to a winner. The day`s showstopper, the ₹32 Lakhs GTD IOPC#104 Tuesday Prime, registered 1,075 entries. Srijan ‘TheDawnFacere’ Batra outlasted them all to win the most significant share of the ₹32.25 Lakhs prize pool worth ₹5.30 Lakhs and his career-first IOPC title. The former FTS Kick-off third-place finisher now boasts ₹45.98 Lakhs in lifetime winnings (₹8.09 Lakhs in net profits).
64-year old Rajeev ‘AthenaVolt’ Kumar, who placed fourth in the IOPC Legends on Monday, placed runner-up to Batra for ₹4.11 Lakhs.
After five FT finishes at the IOPC July 2021, Advait ‘GTfO18’ Rajguru finally clinched his first IOPC title after topping the 841-entry field in the ₹11 Lakhs GTD IOPC #105 Tuesday Spotlight for ₹2.43 Lakhs.
Advait Rajguru`s stats: Lifetime winnings: ₹1.75 Crores|Lifetime Profits: ₹21.03 Lakhs
The ₹10 Lakhs GTD IOPC #106 All Rounder – Boost was taken down by Spartan Poker user ‘ardneran1,’ who fired two bullets before coming out on top to win ₹2.14 Lakhs. The player now has ₹3.04 Lakhs in recorded winnings on Spartan Poker (under this moniker) and ₹1.52 Lakhs in site-profits.
The IOPC#58 champion Rising Star Aman ‘Karmapoker’ Parakh clinched his second IOPC title of the series (fourth overall) in the ₹6.40 Lakhs GTD IOPC#102 for ₹1.42 Lakhs, beating Suhas ‘Drunkenstein’ N Yadav (2nd for ₹95,680) heads-up.
Aman Parakh posted an impressive seven other ITM finishes last night, cumulatively earning ₹1.73 Lakhs. His Tuesday rampage has pushed him up to #6 in the IOPC series leaderboard standings.
Aman Parakh’s stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores|Lifetime Profit: ₹85.92 Lakhs
Archit ‘DeputyDong69’ Bhardwaj (Won IOPC #103 ₹5 Lakhs GTD for ₹97,000) and ‘TheRealG’ (anonymity requested) (Won IOPC #101 ₹3.75 Lakhs GTD for ₹69,835) took down the other IOPC titles on Tuesday.
The magnum opus of the ongoing series, the ₹3.50 Crores GTD IOPC – The Crown, played out its second starting flight on Tuesday. The ₹11,000 entry buy-in tourney saw a slight fall in turnout compared to Monday, with 346 signups and 48 players made it across to Day 2. PokerGuru Ambassador Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan (386,032), ‘mothertrucker’ (297,084), and Young Gun Devang ‘equity_hunter’ Yadav (248,914) topped the day-end chip counts. The event has logged in 716 entries so far (Day 1A – 370 and Day 1B) and has another six starting flights to run.
The other multi-flight event, the ₹40 Lakhs GTD IOPC Value Mine, also completed the second of its eight starting flights last night. Day 1B registered 641 participants, and only 64 players survived the day’s onslaught. Rumit ‘Viking$$Barbie’ Khade (419,666), ‘Indianthug’ (178,911), and Ajay ‘Regenerating Degenerate’ Harjani (176,349) topped the day-end chip counts. The ₹660 entry buy-in event has already recorded 1,320 entries (Day 1A – 679 and Day 1B – 641) with six more flights on the tap before Day 2 on Sunday.
A quick look at the ₹1 Crore GTD IOPC series leaderboard standings and the top three spots remain unchanged. Young Gun Anuj ‘tittooTauji’ Yadav is still headlining the standings with 14,894 points. Bhanu ‘spectre’ Prakash KC (13,949 points) and Abhijeet ‘TheSupremeOne’ Kumar (11,880 points) are his closest competitors
IOPC Leaderboard Standings After Day 17
Rank | Player | Points |
---|---|---|
1 | Anuj 'tittooTauji' Yadav | 14,894 |
2 | Bhanu 'spectre' Prakash KC | 13,949 |
3 | Abhijeet 'TheSupremeone' Kumar | 11,880 |
4 | Tanmay 'PlusEv' Benara | 11,083 |
5 | Suraj 'MR.BEAST' N Yadav | 10,383 |
6 | Aman 'KarmaPoker' Parakh | 10,028 |
7 | Abhishek 'MambaMentality' Goindi | 9,700 |
8 | Anirban 'pokernoob' D Das | 9,449 |
9 | Neeraj 'Jannat52' Kumar | 9,227 |
10 | Vikram 'MentalScience' Mishra | 9,138 |
PokerBaazi
PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour was the biggest draw on the site, and the Tuesday primetime event filled in 370 entries, collecting ₹12.95 Lakhs in the prize pool. The EndBoss fifth-place finisher Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik came out on top to win ₹2.73 Lakhs and his first title in over four months. The user ‘daredevilcalls’ placed runner-up for ₹1.90 Lakhs.
Rishab Malik`s last recorded title victory dates back to April 10, when he won The Weekly Highroller for ₹3.89 Lakhs. The Endeavour title is his fourth flagship victory of the year and pushed him across the ₹2.47 Crore mark in lifetime earnings (₹88.70 Lakhs in net profits).
Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora delivered a terrific performance last night, winning two PokerBaazi marques. The former PPL #27 winner took down both the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Turbo and the ₹1 Lakhs GTD PLO Boost Monster for the second time, netting 64,503 overall. He boasts ₹79.26 Lakhs in lifetime online earnings and ₹15.50 Lakhs in net profits. His ITM finishes include:
> 1st in ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Turbo for ₹34,230
> 1st in ₹1 Lakhs GTD PLO Boost Monster for ₹23,705
> 8th in Holdem BOOST DST for ₹6,569
Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam (Won Holdem BOOST DST ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD for ₹49,270), Shubham ‘BamBhole3796’ Tyagi (Won Night DST ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹37,290), and Nitesh ‘neo007’ Baliyan (Won Afternoon DST ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹32,830) won the other Tuesday marquees on PokerBaazi.
PokerStars India
PokerStars India`s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sixth Sense attracted 215 entries, and the top 23 places benefitted from the ₹70,000 overlay value. Site-regular ‘sumitm74’ shipped the title for ₹1.29 Lakhs (includes ₹80,000 in bounties) with ‘Rootahua Macchi’ taking second place for ₹60,595 (includes ₹11,281 in bounties). ‘sumitm74’ now boasts ₹42.26 Lakhs in recorded winnings on PokerStars India.
The user ‘041195’ was the last player standing in the ₹2 Lakhs GTD Uppercut Mini and won ₹56,235 (includes ₹34,961 in bounties) just as ‘him_070793’ finished runner-up for ₹24,243 (includes ₹2,969 in bounties).
Sahil ‘gr8sahil19’ Roxx (Won Ultrasonic ₹1 Lakh GTD for ₹21,659), ‘jul1u592’ (Won Ultra KO 75% ₹50K GTD for ₹16,530), ‘kidwithim’ (Won Afternoon on Stars ₹60K GTD for ₹15,239), ‘sab131313’ (Won Deepstack ₹50K GTD for ₹10,019), and ‘Radmod’ (Won Primetime Grind ₹40K GTD for ₹7,026) took down the other Tuesday marquees on PokerStars India.
Adda52
Anmol ‘anmol39’ Agarwal powered his way through the 415-entry strong field in Adda52`s ₹15 Lakhs GTD The Mint to win a career-best ₹3.05 Lakhs. The former ATOC Helios champion also placed 11th in PokerStars India’s Sixth Sense for ₹12,554, rounding up ₹3.18 Lakhs in Tuesday winnings. Before taking down the title, Anmol Agarwal chopped the title heads-up with PokerGuru Ambassador Ratul ‘riverking021’ Steves (runner-up for ₹2.92 Lakhs).
The user ‘misraaniket’ shipped the ₹3 Lakhs GTD Voyager, outlasting the 338-entry field to win a personal-best (on Adda52) ₹84,500. Priya Ranjan ‘priyaranjan2k12’ Das came second for ₹51,207.
The other Wednesday winners were:
Player | Prize Amount | Event | Poker Site |
---|---|---|---|
misraaniket | ₹84,500 | Voyager ₹3 Lakhs GTD | Adda52 |
041195 | ₹56,235 | Uppercut Mini ₹2 Lakhs GTD | PokerStars India |
Dinny9 | ₹50,040 | Afternoon Adda ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD | Adda52 |
Faiz 'AilaGaya' Alam | ₹49,270 | 6-Max Holdem BOOST DST ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD | PokerBaazi |
Shubham 'BamBhole3796' Tyagi | ₹37,290 | Night DST ₹1 Lakh GTD | PokerBaazi |
Praveen ‘praveen2626’ KR | ₹34,787 | Nighttide DST Adda ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD | Adda52 |
Jimmy 'jeeven' Arora | ₹34,230 | Turbo ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD | PokerBaazi |
icecube1001 | ₹33,759 | Time Tourney: 90 Minutes ₹50K GTD | PokerStars India |
Nitesh 'neo007' Baliyan | ₹32,830 | Afternoon ₹1 Lakh GTD | PokerBaazi |
Vaibhav ‘Vaibsss’ Bhatia | ₹24,500 | Battlefield Tuesday ₹1 Lakh GTD | PokerDangal |
Vishal ‘Mitsen’ Singh | ₹24,300 | Punch ₹80K GTD | Adda52 |
Jimmy 'jeeven' Arora | ₹23,700 | PLO Boost Monster ₹1 Lakh GTD | PokerBaazi |
Sahil 'gr8sahil19' Roxx | ₹21,659 | Ultrasonic ₹1 Lakh GTD | PokerStars India |
jul1u592 | ₹16,530 | Ultra KO 75% ₹50K GTD | PokerStars India |
kidwithim | ₹15,239 | Afternoon on Stars ₹60K GTD | PokerStars India |
indra100 | ₹10,912 | Evening Adda ₹50K GTD | Adda52 |
sab131313 | ₹10,019 | Deepstack ₹50K GTD | PokerStars India |
Radmod | ₹7,026 | Primetime Grind ₹40K GTD | PokerStars India |
The Crown ₹3.5 Crores GTD Day 1B – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹11,000
Entries – 181
Re-entries – 60
Rebuys – 105
Survivors – 48
Day 1B of the ₹3.50 Crores GTD IOPC – The Crown had 346 hopefuls joining the field. The event ran from 7 PM to 12 AM, and by the time the play halted, only 48 runners were left standing. PokerGuru Ambassador Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan (386,032) topped the advancing field, with the user ‘mothertrucker’ (297,084) and Young Gun Devang ‘equity_hunter’ Yadav (248,914) rounding out the top three stacks of the flight.
Adding the 370 entries from Day 1A, the IOPC – The Crown has registered 716 entrants already and has another six flights to follow before Day 2 on August 1.
Nikhil ‘fatfish’ Arora (213,363), Yudhishter ‘McFly’ Jaswal (185,359), Amarjeet ‘superchor89’ Singh (175,037), Sanket ‘BANK$Y’ Arora (171,067), Nitin ‘Demogorgon’ Arora (167,314), Raghav ‘thatssosick’ Bansal (162,873), and Deepesh ‘prince1993’ Raka (160,975) carried forward the other top stacks to Day 2 in the IOPC showstopper.
Top 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1B
- Ankit ‘Shippament’ Wadhawan – 386,032
- mothertrucker – 297,084
- Devang ‘equity_hunter’ Yadav – 248,914
- Nikhil ‘fatfish’ Arora – 213,363
- Yudhishter ‘McFly’ Jaswal – 185,359
- Amarjeet ‘superchor89’ Singh – 175,037
- Sanket ‘BANK$Y’ Arora – 171,067
- Nitin ‘Demogorgon’ Arora – 167,314
- Raghav ‘thatssosick’ Bansal – 162,873
- Deepesh ‘prince1993’ Raka – 160,975
IOPC Value Mine ₹40 Lakhs GTD Day 1B – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹660
Entries – 310
Re-entries – 51
Rebuys – 280
Survivors – 64
Day 1B of the ₹40 Lakhs GTD IOPC Value Mine registered 641 entrants, and only 10% of the field, i.e., 64 runners, made the cut for Day 2.
IOPC#98 Monday Prime third-place finisher Rumit ‘Viking$$Barbie’ Khade (419,666), ‘Indianthug’ (178,911), Ajay ‘Regenerating Degenerate’ Harjani (176,349), Kapil ‘Pokerkingaadi99’ Chaudhary (171,823), Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan (168,475), IOPC#90 Sunday Prime third-place finisher Ayan ‘Mr.Bojangles’ Ray (152,010), Piyush ‘anCap’ Ravi (142,446), Karan ‘Karangogi’ Malhotra (138,336) and Sunday’s BSS#3 MonsterStack 6-Max champion Siddharth ‘champ-ak’ Pandey (134,166) featured on the day-end top 10 chip counts list.
Like the IOPC – The Crown, the Valur Mine also has another six starting flights to run before all survivors convene on the last day of the series, i.e., August 1.
Top 10 Chip Counts at the End of Day 1B
- Rumit ‘Viking$$Barbie’ Khade – 419,666
- Indianthug – 178,911
- Ajay ‘Regenerating Degenerate’ Harjani – 176,349
- Kapil ‘Pokerkingaadi99’ Chaudhary – 171,823
- Dr ‘heisenberg369’ Farhan – 168,475
- VerbalDiarrhea – 157,173
- Ayan ‘Mr.Bojangles’ Ray – 152,010
- Piyush ‘anCap’ Ravi – 142,446
- Karan ‘Karangogi’ Malhotra – 138,336
- Siddharth ‘champ-ak’ Pandey – 134,166
IOPC#104 Tuesday Prime ₹32 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹3,300
Entries – 448
Re-entries – 230
Re-buys – 397
Prize Pool – ₹32,25,000
Places Paid – 95
The day`s featured tourney, the ₹32 Lakhs GTD Tuesday Prime, offered the most massive prize pool guarantee among all the flagships that played down to a winner last night.
Srijan ‘TheDawnFacere’ Batra was the last player standing after almost nine-and-a-half-hours of non-stop gameplay and won his first IOPC title and a payday worth 5.30 Lakhs. The IOPC#92 – Legends fourth-place finisher Rajeev ‘AthenaVolt’ Kumar placing second for ₹4.11 Lakhs.
A massive 1,075 entry-field registered a guarantee-crushing ₹32.25 Lakhs prize pool, and 95 places got paid.
The former The Millionaire champion Shagun ‘icansuckout’ Jain (5th for ₹1.65 Lakhs), Nikhil ‘fatfish’ Arora (7th for ₹93,525), Archit ‘Archit789’ Saraogi (8th for ₹63,919) also FT-ed the event.
Final Table Results
- Srijan ‘TheDawnFacere’ Batra – ₹5,30,202
- Rajeev ‘AthenaVolt’ Kumar – ₹4,10,656
- royalflush84 – ₹3,25,722
- Rootahua Machi – ₹2,08,012
- Shagun ‘icansuckout’ Jain – ₹1,64,797
- Neeraj2811 – ₹1,28,355
- Nikhil ‘fatfish’ Arora – ₹93,525
- Archit ‘Archit789’ Saraogi – ₹63,919
The Mint ₹15 Lakhs GTD – Adda52
Buy-in – ₹3,850
Entries – 215
Re-entries – 200
Prize Pool – ₹15,00,000
Places Paid – 4
Adda52’s The Mint could only muster 415 entrants, resulting in an overlay shortfall worth ₹47,500. The event played down to a heads-up deal, and Anmol ‘anmol39’ Agarwal walked away with the title and a personal-best ₹3.05 Lakhs in prize money. PokerGuru Ambassador Ratul ‘riverking021’ Steves chopped the title with Agarwal, collecting an equally impressive₹2.92 Lakhs.
Agarwal, who placed runner-up in this event last month, finished 11th in the Sixth Sense for ₹12,554. He collectively won ₹3.18 Lakhs last night, boosting his lifetime winnings to ₹80.79 Lakhs.
Ratul Steves is a one-time Mint champion, having tasted victory in the tourney in November last year. Last night`s run is his fourth runner-up finish in The Mint, adding to his ever-growing bankroll that stands at ₹3.85 Crores.
The star-studded final table featured the likes of PokerGuru Ambassador Vivek ‘Vivek94540’ Singh (3rd for ₹1.57 Lakhs), July ‘Lily8’ Kumari (4th for ₹1.20 Lakhs), Kunal ‘FloatToMyBoat’ Patni (5th for ₹78,000), PokerGuru Ambassador Laksh Pal ‘boomtilt23’ Singh (6th for ₹52,500), Siddhanth ‘Sidstack’ Kripalani (7th for ₹41,250) and Young Gun Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia (8th for ₹33,750).
Final Table Results
- Anmol ‘anmol39’ Agarwal – ₹3,05,377*
- Ratul ‘riverking021’ Steves – ₹2,91,623*
- Vivek ‘Vivek94540’ Singh – ₹1,57,500
- July ‘Lily8’ Kumari – ₹1,20,000
- Kunal ‘FloatToMyBoat’ Patni – ₹78,000
- Laksh Pal ‘boomtilt23’ Singh – ₹52,500
- Siddhanth ‘Sidstack’ Kripalani – ₹41,250
- Siddharth ‘skaria1’ Karia – ₹33,750
*denotes a heads-up deal
The Endeavour ₹12 Lakhs GTD – PokerBaazi
Buy-in – ₹3,850
Entries – 189
Re-entries – 181
Prize Pool – ₹12,95,000
Places Paid – 45
Ending an over three-month-long title drought, Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik raced past the 370-entry field in PokerBaazi’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD The Endeavour to claim the lion’s share of the ₹12.95 Lakhs prize pool worth ₹2.73 Lakhs. The user ‘daredevilcalls’ came second for ₹1.90 Lakhs.
The former HERCULES champion, Rishab Malik`s last recorded title win came in April – when he shipped PokerBaazi’s The Weekly HighRoller. He now boasts ₹2.44 Crores in lifetime online winnings (₹88.70 Lakhs in net profits).
The star-studded final table featured the likes of NPS Main Event champion Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar (3rd for ₹1.22 Lakhs), Prashanth ‘Iveyleague’ Sekar (4th for ₹90,650), Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal (5th for ₹67,990), Satwik ‘Rounderss’ Gupta (6th for ₹54,390), Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (7th for ₹45,325) and Yudhishthir ‘Rowdy6’ Singh Rathore (8th for ₹36,260).
Final Table Results
- Rishab ‘ryuk’ Malik – ₹2,72,950
- daredevilcalls – ₹1,90,365
- Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar – ₹1,22,378
- Prashanth ‘Iveyleague’ Sekar – ₹90,650
- Vinay ‘vinay09’ Rajpal – ₹67,990
- Satwik ‘Rounderss’ Gupta – ₹54,390
- Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹45,325
- Yudhishthir ‘Rowdy6’ Singh Rathore – ₹36,260
IOPC #105 Tuesday Spotlight ₹11 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹1,650
Entries – 372
Re-entries – 145
Re-buys – 324
Prize Pool – ₹12,61,500
Places Paid – 71
Advait ‘GTfO18’ Rajguru finally got his hands on an IOPC badge after five final table finishes at the ongoing series. Rajguru took down the ₹11 Lakhs GTD IOPC #105 Tuesday Spotlight for a ₹2.43 Lakhs payday after prevailing over ‘Mutemath’ (runner-up for ₹1.53 Lakhs) in the heads-up play.
The ₹1,650 entry buy-in event obliterated its posted guarantee by ₹1.61 Lakhs after gathering 841 entrants.
Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj (4th for ₹86,539), IOPC Sunday Prime winner Rubin ‘imightwin’ Labroo (5th for ₹67,995), and Bhushan ‘funchampion’ Sohani (6th for ₹53,109) also FT-ed the tourney!
Final Table Results
- Advait ‘GTfO18’ Rajguru – ₹2,43,470
- Mutemath – ₹1,53,398
- C@rnage – ₹1,09,877
- Shrey ‘Kingsb30’ Baj – ₹86,539
- Rubin ‘imightwin’ Labroo – ₹67,995
- Bhushan ‘funchampion’ Sohani – ₹53,109
- VM.Varga – ₹39,990
- Ataraxia – ₹26,573
IOPC #106 All Rounder – Boost ₹10 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 207
Re-entries – 94
Re-buys – 233
Prize Pool – ₹10,68,000
Places Paid – 39
Spartan Poker user ‘ardneran1’ outran the competition in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD IOPC #106 All Rounder – Boost to collect a personal best ₹2.12 Lakhs. ‘Bhavandar’ came second for ₹1.42 Lakhs.
The ₹2,200 buy-in event commenced at 10:30 PM and logged in a starting field of 534 contestants. The top 39 places got paid a share from the ₹10.68 Lakhs prize pool.
Jyoti ‘Joey114114’ Ranjan Nayak (3rd for ₹1.01 Lakhs), Suraj ‘MR.BEAST’ N Yadav (4th for ₹81,800), PokerGuru Ambassador Nadeem ‘blindgame’ Basha (5th for ₹65,896), Young Gun Siddharth ‘Ari Tribbiani’ Karia (6th for ₹49,876), and Akshat ‘doubledown’ Sharma (7th for ₹36,632) also FT-ed the tourney!
Final Table Results
- ardneran1 – ₹2,11,883
- Bhavandar – ₹1,42,364
- Jyoti ‘Joey114114’ Ranjan Nayak – ₹1,01,879
- Suraj ‘MR.BEAST’ N Yadav – ₹81,800
- Nadeem ‘blindgame’ Basha – ₹65,896
- Siddharth ‘Ari Tribbiani’ Karia – ₹49,876
- Akshat ‘doubledown’ Sharma – ₹36,632
- Oled – ₹24,662
IOPC#102 ₹6.40 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 121
Re-entries – 61
Re-buys – 129
Prize Pool – ₹6,40,000
Places Paid – 27
Rising Star Aman ‘Karmapoker’ Parakh bagged his second IOPC title of the series (his fourth overall) after taking down the ₹6.40 Lakhs GTD IOPC#102 for ₹1.42 Lakhs. Suhas ‘Drunkenstein’ N Yadav placed runner-up for ₹95,680.
Aman Parakh had won IOPC#58 on July 20. He posted another seven ITM finishes, raking in ₹1.73 Lakhs in Tuesday winnings. He is currently ranked #6 on the IOPC leaderboard standings.
Aman Parakh’s stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.73 Crores|Lifetime Profit: ₹85.92 Lakhs
The event registered 311 entries, overlaying ₹18,000.
Vikash ‘Vikinse’ Khaitan (3rd for ₹65,856), Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara (4th for ₹53,696), Bhanu ‘spectre’ Prakash KC (5th for ₹42,816), and Anurag ‘Krifard’ Rawat (8th for ₹17,344) also earned final table payouts.
Final Table Results
- Aman ‘Karmapoker’ Parakh – ₹1,41,760
- Suhas ‘Drunkenstein’ N Yadav – ₹95,680
- Vikash ‘Vikinse’ Khaitan – ₹65,856
- Tanmay ‘PlusEv’ Benara – ₹53,696
- Bhanu ‘spectre’ Prakash KC – ₹42,816
- TheRealG – ₹32,896
- Dr Putin – ₹23,936
- Anurag ‘Krifard’ Rawat – ₹17,344
Sixth Sense ₹5 Lakhs GTD – PokerStars India
Buy-in – ₹2,200
Entries – 121
Re-entries – 94
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,85,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,15,000
Places Paid – 23
PokerStars India’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Sixth Sense filled in 215 entries, overlaying ₹70,000.
The event ran from 7:30 PM to 2:18 AM, and PokerStars India regular ‘sumitm74’ came out on top to win ₹1.29 Lakhs (includes ₹80,000 in bounties), just as ‘Rootahua Macchi’ placed runner-up for ₹60,595 (includes ₹11,281 in bounties).
Clinton ‘Clinton Tavares’ Tavares (5th for ₹23,046) and Anirban ‘nocluewho’ D Das (6th for ₹14,307) also FT-ed the tourney.
Final Table Results
- sumitm74 – ₹1,29,313
- Rootahua Macchi – ₹60,595
- lavesh786 – ₹38,194
- Niraj2401 – ₹27,070
- Clinton ‘Clinton Tavares’ Tavares – ₹23,046
- Anirban ‘nocluewho’ D Das – ₹14,307
- Vedab94 – ₹19,088
IOPC#103 ₹5 Lakhs GTD – Spartan Poker
Buy-in – ₹770
Entries – 304
Re-entries – 109
Re-buys – 273
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 55
Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD IOPC#103 attracted 686 entries, experiencing an overlay of ₹19,800. Archit ‘DeputyDong69’ Bhardwaj was the last player standing and won ₹97,000. ‘Nesh05’ finished runner-up for ₹61,500.
Armaan ‘space ace’ Kochhar (3rd for ₹44,450), Abhiroop ‘Ron007’ Gupta (5th for ₹28,450), and Ravinder ‘DRUMLORD88’ Singh (6th for ₹21,900) also FT-ed the tourney.
Final Table Results
- Archit ‘DeputyDong69’ Bhardwaj – ₹97,000
- Nesh05 – ₹61,500
- Armaan ‘space ace’ Kochhar – ₹44,450
- Rahul4444s – ₹35,950
- Abhiroop ‘Ron007’ Gupta – ₹28,450
- Ravinder ‘DRUMLORD88’ Singh – ₹21,900
- LetsFlush – ₹16,300
- hichhikara – ₹11,800
Voyager ₹3 Lakhs GTD – Adda52
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 187
Re-entries – 151
Prize Pool – ₹3,38,000
Places Paid – 34
The ₹3 Lakhs GTD Voyager registered 338 runners, and 34 players got paid a share from the ₹3.38 Lakhs prize pool.
The 9:30 PM event came to a close at 3.40 AM, with the user ‘misraaniket’ walking away with the title and a personal-best (on Adda52) ₹84,500. Priya Ranjan ‘priyaranjan2k12’ Das came second for ₹51,207.
Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar (6th for ₹12,675) also FT-ed the tourney.
Uppercut Mini ₹2 Lakhs GTD – PokerStars India
Buy-in – ₹1,375
Entries – 86
Re-entries – 56
Total Prize Pool – ₹2,00,000
Regular Prize Pool – ₹1,11,250
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹88,750
Places Paid – 14
PokerStars India`s ₹2 Lakhs GTD Uppercut Mini logged in 142 entries, falling ₹22,500 of breaking even. It took the user ‘041195’ about four hours to take down the title for ₹56,235 (includes ₹34,961 in bounties). The user ‘him_070793’ finished runner-up for ₹24,243 (includes ₹2,969 in bounties).
This week`s Sunday Special Progressive KO champion Aditya ‘ukid767’ Singh (3rd for ₹16,116) and Sandeep ‘goldypaji’ Malik (6th for ₹12,121) also FT-ed the tourney.
Turbo ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD – PokerBaazi
Buy-in – ₹1,650
Entries – 49
Re-entries – 32
Prize Pool – ₹1,50,000
Places Paid – 9
Jimmy ‘jeeven’ Arora championed PokerBaazi`s ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Turbo for ₹34,230, following a three-way deal with Tanay ‘TanayParekh’ Parekh (2nd for ₹31,330), and Sahil ‘illuminati777’ Babbar (3rd for ₹31,200).
And this was one of two titles Jimmy Arora won last night. He also took down the PLO Boost Monster for ₹23,700, improving his lifetime winnings to ₹79.26 Lakhs (₹15.50 Lakhs in net profit).
The ₹1,650 entry buy-in event clocked in 81 entries, overlaying ₹28,500.
Abhishek ‘abhiom’ Chhajer (4th for ₹15,000), Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (5th for ₹11,250), and Neeraj ‘SelfClaimedPro’ Kumar (7th for ₹7,500) also FT-ed the tourney.
Battlefield Tuesday ₹1 Lakh GTD – PokerDangal
Buy-in – ₹1,100
Entries – 55
Rebuys – 25
Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000
Places Paid – 13
PokerDangal’s ₹1 Lakh GTD Battlefield Tuesday attracted 80 entries, filling in ₹20,000 in overlays. Vaibhav ‘Vaibsss’ Bhatia proved the last player standing and won ₹24,500, with ‘Pramod1981’ (2nd for ₹18,500) & Satyam ‘Joonjoon’ Joon (3rd for ₹13,500) rounding out the podium finishers.
Monster ₹75K GTD – GoodPoker
Buy-in – ₹550
Entries – 127
Prize Pool – ₹75,000
Places Paid – 19
The user ‘poker52india’ won the ₹75K GTD Monster on GoodPoker for ₹17,250. ‘galat’ placed runner-up for ₹12,375.
Under The Gun ₹20K GTD PLO – Khelo365
Buy-in – ₹330
Entries – 24
Re-entries –5
Re-buys – 18
Add-ons – 19
Prize Pool – ₹20,000
Places Paid – 3
Khelo365 regular ‘JonGregor’ made a grand return on the site by taking down the ₹20K GTD Under The Gun PLO for ₹10,000.
This report was updated at 8:30 PM on 28.7.2021.
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