Samy Boujmala made a remarkable mark at the premiere WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence €1,100 Main Event, co-hosted with TexaPoker. Amidst a challenging 457-entry field at the Pasino Grand, Boujmala stood tall, pocketing a cool $102,938. Following closely, Loic Menneteau claimed the second spot with a respectable $60,940.

In a display of unmatched poker finesse, Alex Todd was crowned the champion of the 11th live edition of the Grosvenor Poker Goliath Main Event, which stamped its legacy as the grandest live poker tournament hosted outside Las Vegas.

With a deft play after a six-way deal, Todd ascended to the top, wrapping up a high-octane duel against Richard Birchall and amassing a handsome £178,860. The runner-up, Birchall, settled for an admirable £80,000. The deal’s other beneficiaries included luminaries like Yu-San Chan (3rd for £83,300), Min Ji (4th for £103,500), Wayne Penford (5th for £80,250), and Andrew Mackenzie (6th for £75,000).

Over at the Bratislava Poker Festival, Greece’s poker prodigy Alexandros Dimogiorgis seized a lavish €102,000 prize after dominating the €550 Grand Prix Main Event. Thanks to a strategic heads-up deal, his counterpart, Germany’s Dillan Bruce, clinched a commendable €93,000.

Samy Boujmala Wins Inaugural WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence For $102,938

Samy Boujmala clinched victory at the inaugural WPT Prime Aix-en-Provence €1,100 Main Event, co-hosted with TexaPoker. At the Pasino Grand, Boujmala emerged victorious over a strong 457-entry field, bagging $102,938 for his efforts.

This triumph is Boujmala’s second-largest to date, surpassed only by the $251,611 he notched up from a fifth-place finish at this year’s European Poker Tour Monte Carlo €5,300 Main Event. His career earnings now exceed $491,000.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation over four starting flights, culminating in a prize pool of $482,592. Among the top 59 contenders who cashed in, notable performances included Leo Soma (8th for $11,352), Florian Ribouchon (20th for $4,026), and Koen De Visscher (33rd for $2,640).

Entering the event’s final day as the chip leader, Loic Menneteau faced Boujmala in the heads-up showdown but eventually settled for the runner-up spot, taking home $60,940.

In the tournament’s climactic hand, Boujmala went all-in with , while the shorter-stacked Menneteau responded with a call holding . With the board revealing , Boujmala’s rivered two-pair earned him the top prize of $102,938, along with a coveted seat at the season-ending WPT World Championship in Wynn Las Vegas, valued at $10,400.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Samy Boujmala – $102,938*
2. Loic Menneteau – $60,940
3. Hugo Heiter – $44,770
4. Aadrien Amorella – $33,242
5. Patrick Viret – $24,992
6. Jerome Lopez – $18,986
7. Emmanuel Goemz – $14,586
8. Leo Soma – $11,352
9. Nicolas Gil – $8,932

*includes a ticket to the WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas worth $10,400

Alex Todd Wins Record-Breaking 2023 Grosvenor Poker Goliath Main Event For £178,860

In an unprecedented display of poker prowess, Alex Todd has emerged as the champion of the 11th live edition of the Grosvenor Poker Goliath Main Event, which created a new record as the largest-ever live poker tournament held outside of Las Vegas.

After dominating a six-way deal, Todd clinched the top spot, culminating in a thrilling face-off against fellow player Richard Birchall, banking £178,860 up top. Birchall took home £80,000 for his runner-up finish.

Last year, the event made headlines with a staggering 10,584 entries, but this year’s edition shattered that record. An impressive 11,493 participants flocked to compete in the most monumental Goliath Main Event yet. A remarkable £1,379,160 prize pool was amassed from a modest buy-in of just £150. The top 1,000 players got a slice of this lucrative pie, with the minimum cash prize set at a decent £320.

Initially, the winner was to walk away with £220,000. However, a consensus was reached among the top six players, leading to a renegotiation. With the chip lead in his grasp, Todd clinched the most substantial payout of £133,200. Following closely were Min-Ji with £103,500, Yu-San Chan taking home £83,300, Wayne Penford with £80,250, Richard Birchall at £80,000, and Andrew Mackenzie pocketing £75,000. An enticing £44,000 and the esteemed trophy remained in contention.

A deal has been done in GOLIATH!!! pic.twitter.com/e2cCBhEORq

— Grosvenor Poker (@GrosvenorPoker) August 6, 2023

Entering the heads-up finale with a significant chip advantage, Todd showcased his expertise, sealing victory after a high-octane duel against Birchall. The defining moment arrived when Birchall, armed with ace-nine, went all in, only to be countered by Todd’s pocket tens. The board bricked for Birchall, and Todd was crowned the undisputed champion of this record-breaking event.

Final Table Results (GBP)

1. Alex Todd – £178,860*
2. Richard Birchall – £80,000*
3. Yu-San Chan – £83,300*
4. Min Ji – £103,500*
5. Wayne Penford – £80,250*
6. Andrew Mackenzie – £75,000*
7. Nigel Brampton – £22,510
8. Peter Seagar – £18,500
9. William Picot – £15,880

*denotes a six-way deal

Alexandros Dimogiorgis Ship Grand Prix Bratislava Main Event For €102,000

The debut run of the Bratislava Poker Festival at the Card Casino in the heart of Slovakia’s capital was nothing short of spectacular. Players from various walks of life converged at the venue, pushing each event to exceed its prize pool guarantees. Throughout the series, players claimed a share of over €1.30 Million in winnings.

A substantial €102,000 of this bounty now belongs to Greece’s poker maestro, Alexandros Dimogiorgis, following his triumphant performance in the €550 Grand Prix Main Event. Not far behind, Germany’s Dillan Bruce clinched an impressive €93,000 courtesy of a heads-up deal.

With a turnout of 1,113 participants, the tournament generated a whopping €542,590 prize pool, divided among the top 112 contenders. This overwhelming response ensured that each of the final nine players pocketed no less than €11,700 for their exemplary gameplay.

Final Table Results (GBP)

1. Alexandros Dimogiorgis – €102,000*
2. Dillan Bruce – €93,000*
3. Andras Balogh – €47,000
4. Charles La Boissonniere – €36,000
5. Ciprian Paunescu – €28,750
6. Thomas Chrobak – €22,500
7. Janos Somogyi – €18,000
8. Jiri Stana – €14,500
9. Dennis Magro – €11,700

*denotes a heads-up deal

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In the first significant fallout following this development, Mobile Premier League (MPL), a dominant player in India’s RMG industry, has announced plans to lay off 350 employees, nearly half its workforce. The decision, revealed in a memo to its staff on Tuesday, August 8, follows the recent GST Council ruling, resulting in an increased tax burden of 350-400% on the company.

In an emotional email to employees, the co-founder and CEO of MPL, Sai Srinivas, expressed his concerns, stating that while businesses can brace for a 50% or even 100% increase in taxes, this abrupt and significant hike has forced the company into making “some very tough decisions.”

He explained, “The new rules will increase our tax burden by as much as 350-400 per cent. As a business, one can prepare for a 50 per cent or even a 100 per cent increase, but adjusting to a sudden increase of this magnitude means we need to make some very tough decisions.”

Online gaming operators and industry bodies had warned there would be serious repercussions if tax was imposed on the full face value of bets or contest entry amounts. Though the Council adopted a softer stance in its August 2 meeting by declaring tax on the initial player deposits, it still amounts to an insurmountable tax hike from the current 18% GST charged on Gross Gaming Revenue or platform fees.

MPL is the country’s second-biggest online gaming startup, with a dominant presence in fantasy sports and interests in rummy and poker. The company’s move is one of the first visible fallouts of the GST Council’s decision.

A smaller player, gaming startup Quizy also announced it was shutting operations after being hit hard by the government’s decision.

Ironically the Union government seems unmoved by the gaming sector’s plight. Addressing a question in Rajya Sabha on August 8, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the GST Council’s decision to levy a 28% GST on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing.

The fate of the proposed GST Amendment Bills in the current Parliament session remains uncertain. The government had indicated its intention to enforce the decision by October 1, but recent events have raised questions about the proposed timelines. Notably, the August 4 cabinet meeting did not address the bills, leaving their timeline for enactment in doubt.

MPL Poker – Cutting Costs

Co-founded by Sai Srinivas, Shubh Malhotra, and Joe Wadakethalakal, MPL Poker is India’s second-biggest online gaming company. The company became India’s second gaming unicorn in September 2021 after raising an undisclosed amount in a Series E round at a pre-money valuation of $2.30 Billion. In February 2022, the firm acquired Germany’s leading game studio GameDuell, expanding its footprint in Europe.

Last November, MPL Poker – the poker subsidiary of MPL – announced it had crossed 25 Lakh players on its platform, claiming to have emerged as the country’s biggest online poker platform.

MPL leadership’s email to its employees, sent on Tuesday evening, makes it among the country`s first online gaming companies to undertake employee layoffs as a cost-cutting measure. However, this is not the first time MPL will be cutting its work force. The company had laid off around 100 employees in May when leaving the Indonesian market. However, the current situation has more far-reaching implications, affecting the entire Indian gaming industry.

In the present context, the move comes when the Union government is on the verge of amending the CGST Act. Once the Parliament approves it, states will follow by amending the respective SGST Acts, burdening the gaming industry with the new tax regime.

MPL’s leadership emphasized that their main variable costs are related to server infrastructure, personnel, and office facilities. With efforts already in place to reduce server and office costs, the company felt compelled to address personnel-related expenses, stating, “Regrettably, we have to let go of around 350 of you.”

The gaming giant detailed that it was performing well after turning EBITDA positive in December 2022. In June 2023, it recorded its best-ever month in business performance, beating the record in July.

According to ETTech, MPL Poker’s current valuation stands at $2.19 Billion, with the company having raised funds to the tune of $396 Million to date. Primary investors in MPL include Peak XV (earlier known as Sequoia Capital), SIG, RTP Global, Moore Strategic Ventures, Play Ventures, Base Partners, Telstra Ventures, and Founders Circle Capital.

Quizy Closes Down

Gaming startup Quizy has also felt the sting of the new tax regime, announcing the complete shutdown of operations. Founder Sachin Yadav expressed his frustration in a post on LinkedIn, pointing out that the industry has been hit hard by the removal of the ₹10,000 TDS exemption limit and a flat 30% TDS on all winnings. He added that the “introduction of a 28% GST rate on entry fees further compounded our woes and murdered the industry finally.”

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Decision

The Union government has shown little sympathy for the gaming sector’s predicament. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while responding to a question raised by retired Lt.Gen. and BJP member DP Vats., in Rajya Sabha on August 8, emphasized that this adjustment aims to enhance revenue inflow for the government.

The NITI Aayog estimates the sector reached $1.9 Billion in 2021, growing by 28%, Sithraman said, revealing that the casinos are currently paying 28% GST on the gross gaming revenue (GGR), while the online gaming industry and several horse racing clubs are paying 18% GST on the platform fees/ commission, which converts to 5-20% of full face value. Other horse clubs are paying 28% GST on full face value. While online gaming companies and horse racing clubs are opposed to the spike, levying 28% GST will result in higher revenue collection, she said.

On being questioned on the reason behind imposing the 28% rate and its potential impact on the growth and revenue generation of the three sectors, Sitharaman said that the GST rate and exemption are decided based on the recommendations of the GST Council, which consists of members from central and state/UT governments who together recommended 28% GST on actionable claims in the form of betting and gambling.

Uncertainty Over Listing & Approval of Proposed GST Amendment Bills

As the monsoon session of Parliament is underway, a pivotal question remains unanswered: Will the proposed GST Amendment Bills successfully navigate the path to listing and approval this session? The government intends to enforce the new tax regime by October 1, but questions about the timeline for enactment remain.

Surprisingly, despite a cabinet meeting on the same date, the August 4 charter did not include the much-anticipated bills for consideration. The amendments to the CGST Act 2017 and IGST Act 2017 appeared absent from the agenda, raising questions about the timeline for their enactment.

This situation has prompted conjecture that the government could be exploring an alternative approach, possibly opting to promulgate an ordinance to effectuate the proposed changes.

As discussions continue, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has taken proactive steps by issuing an amendment to the Central Goods and Services Tax Rules. This action was executed under section 164 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, demonstrating the government’s commitment to navigating these complex legislative waters.

Though the final implementation date for the GST changes remains uncertain, the government’s decision to impose such a high tax has already begun to strike blows at the online gaming industry.

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Sahil Nevatiya, who has been active on PokerBaazi for four years, achieved an extraordinary milestone by claiming his first-ever title on the platform. His triumph came in the day’s featured tournament, the Masters#48 (PLO-5) HighRoller, earning him a personal-best ₹8.29 Lakhs. This marked the day’s largest individual score, despite intense competition from Mohammad Azhar, the first-ever NPS Main Event champion, who finished in second place with ₹5.77 Lakhs.

Sandeep Singh impressed with a splendid performance, raking in a total of ₹3.62 Lakhs from four deep runs. His crowning glory was a decisive victory in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack, with a grand prize of ₹3.26 Lakhs. Hot on his trail was Amrit Mishra, securing ₹2.19 Lakhs for second place.

Making a triumphant finish for a second consecutive Tuesday, Rishabh Gupta seized victory in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49, earning ₹3.59 Lakhs. This latest win pushed Gupta over the ₹1 Crore milestone in annual earnings. Close behind was Vinayak Bajaj, who pocketed ₹2.19 Lakhs as the runner-up.

‘Dan5116’ (Won Masters#47 for ₹1.52 Lakhs), Pramod Gupta (Won Masters#46 for ₹1.34 Lakhs), and Siddharth Gangwar (Won Masters#50 5-Max Hyper for ₹1.51 Lakhs) won the other Indian Poker Masters Tuesday tournaments.

Young Gun Shardul Parthasarathi, an admired poker coach, clinched a much-awaited victory in Adda52’s The Mint, grabbing the champion’s prize worth ₹3.26 Lakhs (won ₹3.43 Lakhs overall). Following his runner-up finish in The Ballers on Friday, Bhavyajeet Singh Rathore yet again claimed the second position in The Mint, adding ₹2.71 Lakhs.

Seasoned circuit regular Gurpal Singh made a triumphant comeback taking down Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹2.94 Lakhs (won ₹3.13 Lakhs overall). Finishing close behind was Alok Pawar, who secured ₹2.07 Lakhs as the runner-up.

PokerStars India reg ‘RAV1619’ championed Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹2.39 Lakhs. Hot on the heels of a third-place finish in The Big Bash last Friday, seasoned pro Mithun Mahesh secured a well-deserved ₹1.11 Lakhs as the runner-up.

In Pocket52’s Terminator, Kabir Tandon clinched the top spot with a hefty ₹1.49 Lakhs prize. Young Gun Aayush Arya followed closely, securing a payday of ₹1.04 Lakhs and total winnings of ₹1.27 Lakhs.

The day also saw notable victories from players like Mohak Kapoor, Cherag Batliwalla, Hemanshu Tomar, Kashish Sachdev, Chaitanya Dhingra, and Gaurang Bhatti in the other Tuesday marquees!

Here are the Tuesday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Masters#48 (PLO-5) HighRoller – ₹35 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹16,500

Entries – 159

Re-entries – 162

Total Prize Pool – ₹48,15,000

Places Paid – 35

Last night, the stage belonged to Sahil ‘Bluewhale‘ Nevatiya, who has been active on PokerBaazi for four years. Rising like a phoenix, he took the bull by the horns by securing his first-ever title on the platform and, remarkably, in the featured tournament of the day.

Outlasting a swarm of 158 other poker sharks (321 total entries) in the Indian Poker Masters Tuesday headliner, the ₹35 Lakhs GTD Masters#48 (PLO-5) HighRoller, Nevatiya’s victory run in the 7:30 PM tournament awarded him a personal-best sum of ₹8.29 Lakhs – the day’s single most massive score.

Sahil Nevatiya’s online stats (PokerBaazi & Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹66.56 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹12.94 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

The first-ever NPS Main Event champion Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar, followed close behind. Despite firing three bullets, Azhar fell just short of his fourth title of the year, settling for second place and ₹5.77 Lakhs in winnings. Along with another small cash in Masters#49 (34th for ₹5,252), Azhar’s total earnings for the day reached ₹5.83 Lakhs.

Mohammad Azhar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.33 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.85 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Rounding out the Masters#48 (PLO-5) HighRoller podium was PokerBaazi Team Pro Abhishek ‘singhsaab’ Goindi, who finished third and collected ₹4.91 Lakhs. Fans had the special opportunity to follow Goindi’s journey as he streamed his tournament run live on PokerBaazi’s YouTube channel. You can relive the thrilling moments below.

With a substantial ₹16,500 entry buy-in, the Masters#48 (PLO-5) HighRoller created a stunning prize pool of ₹48.15 Lakhs, shared among the top 35 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Sahil ‘Bluewhale’ Nevatiya – ₹8,28,662
2. Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar – ₹5,77,319
3. Abhishek ‘singhsaab’ Goindi – ₹4,91,130
4. Pokerstars – ₹4,14,090
5. srb9582 – ₹3,41,865
6. Vavozeus – ₹2,72,048

Masters#49 – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 540

Re-entries – 627

Prize Pool – ₹29,18,000

Places Paid – 148

Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta has once again proven his mettle by clinching victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Masters#49, just a week after his outstanding triumph in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack. The 8:30 PM Indian Poker Masters event witnessed a massive turnout of 1,167 players (540 unique), with Gupta standing tall at the end of a grueling nine-plus hour marathon.

Firing two bullets, Gupta managed to secure his first-ever IPM title, netting an impressive ₹3.59 Lakhs for his victory. This remarkable win has propelled him past the significant ₹1 Crore threshold in annual earnings.

Finishing close was Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj (opted out of our tracking), who bagged a commendable ₹2.19 Lakhs as the runner-up!

Rishabh Gupta’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.48 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹42.32 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.05 Crores | IPM Titles Won: #1

The Masters#49 final table boasted several PokerBaazi regulars such as Suneeth ‘suneethkalmady’ Kalmady (4th for ₹1.41 Lakhs), Sonu ‘sonushejpal’ Shejpal (5th for ₹1.12 Lakhs), Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth (7th for ₹59,809) and satellite qualifier Dhirendra ‘dhirekum’ Kumar Chauhan (8th for ₹43,763).

With a buy-in of ₹2,750, Masters#49 amassed a striking ₹29.18 Lakhs in the prize pool – almost 2X the advertised guarantee. The top 148 finishers made it past the money bubble.

Final Table Results

1. Rishabh ‘rgeader’ Gupta – ₹3,59,436
2. Vinayak ‘salmanbhai’ Bajaj – ₹2,18,813
3. ace.high – ₹1,75,050
4. Suneeth ‘suneethkalmady’ Kalmady – ₹1,40,915
5. Sonu ‘sonushejpal’ Shejpal – ₹1,11,740
6. hobbes – ₹83,732
7. Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹59,809
8. Dhirendra ‘dhirekum’ Kumar Chauhan – ₹43,763

Masters#47 – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 526

Re-entries – 443

Total Prize Pool – ₹16,54,000

Places Paid – 155

In a remarkable narrative of a rapid rise to success, PokerBaazi user ‘Dan5116’ has taken the online poker scene by storm. Though active on the platform for just four days, ‘Dan5116’ has already clinched two illustrious titles.

Fresh off their victory from Saturday’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost, ‘Dan5116’ once again showcased stellar gameplay and tactical acumen by navigating a massive 969-strong battlefield (526 unique) in the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Masters#47, winning the 6 PM Indian Poker Masters fixture for ₹1.52 Lakhs – their new personal-best score.

The road to this victory was paved with collaboration, as ‘Dan5116’ brokered a three-way deal before securing the title. ‘AACES71’ finished in the second spot, earning a personal-best reward of ₹1.62 Lakhs, while Kritagya ‘Kritagya_17’ Sharma took home the most significant slice of the prize pie, walking away in third place with ₹1.62 Lakhs.

Vasudev ‘VJS2807’ Shrest (4th for ₹79,943) and last night’s The Mint fourth-place finisher Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat (5th for ₹55,233) were other known players to reach the Masters#47 final table.

The Masters#47 was a magnet for poker enthusiasts, attracting a sizable crowd and swelling the prize pool to an impressive ₹16.54 Lakhs. With a modest entry fee of ₹1,650, the competition was fierce, and as the game concluded, the top 155 finishers walked away with well-deserved payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Dan5116 – ₹1,52,203*
2. AACES71 – ₹1,61,683*
3. Kritagya ‘Kritagya_17’ Sharma – ₹1,61,990*
4. Vasudev ‘VJS2807’ Shrest – ₹79,943
5. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat – ₹55,233
6. dpatron – ₹38,518
7. MaddyMax – ₹27,471
8. klaus0072 – ₹20,494

*denotes a three-way deal

Masters#46 – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,380

Entries – 428

Re-entries – 388

Prize Pool – ₹10,20,000

Places Paid – 137

In a riveting and decisive session that proved to be a game-changer for Pramod ‘pg111111’ Gupta, he emerged victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Masters#46 last night. This win in the 4:30 PM Indian Poker Masters tournament marked the end of a 13-month title-less streak, as Gupta overcame a formidable field of 816 participants (428 unique) in a thrilling six-and-a-half-hour clash.

The competition reached a fever pitch, culminating in a three-way deal that ultimately crowned Gupta the champion. He walked away with the coveted title and an impressive prize of ₹1.34 Lakhs – his second-best online score. This remarkable victory also allowed him to recover all previous losses.

Pramod Gupta’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹9.99 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹85,877 | Titles Won in 2023: #1 | IPM Titles Won: #1

Sharing the spotlight in Masters#46 were Arbaaz ‘Abbc’ Ahmed and Hemant ‘Hemant0606’ Poddar, who finished second and third, securing commendable payouts of ₹1.13 Lakhs and ₹1.01 Lakhs, respectively. This dynamic duo and Gupta formed the triumphant trio on the Masters#46 podium.

Hemant Poddar also cashed the Masters#47 (130th for ₹3,052), rounding out ₹1.04 Lakhs in total winnings. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹27.03 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹80,559

Other standout players showcasing their skills in Masters#46 included Aryaman ‘aryaknight’ Arora (5th for ₹40,800), Neha ‘bugsy’ Kamath (6th for ₹27,540), Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal (7th for ₹19,380), and Chaitanya ‘chaitanyadhingra’ Dhingra (8th for ₹14,688).

With an entry buy-in of ₹1,380, the Masters#46 amassed a whopping prize pool of ₹10.20 Lakhs, distributed among the top 137 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Pramod ‘pg111111’ Gupta – ₹1,33,547*
2. Arbaaz ‘Abbc’ Ahmed – ₹1,12,649*
3. Hemant ‘Hemant0606’ Poddar – ₹1,00,909*
4. notilt – ₹60,180
5. Aryaman ‘aryaknight’ Arora – ₹40,800
6. Neha ‘bugsy’ Kamath – ₹27,540
7. Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal – ₹19,380
8. Chaitanya ‘chaitanyadhingra’ Dhingra – ₹14,688

*denotes a three-way deal

Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 369

Re-entries – 355

Prize Pool – ₹10,86,000

Places Paid – 119

In a stunning display of skill, Siddharth ‘GangnamGangi’ Gangwar flexed his poker muscles to victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹7 Lakhs GTD Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper. This remarkable win marked his triumphant return to the winner’s circle after a 12-day hiatus and his maiden title in the Indian Poker Masters series.

As June’s 1000X#24 Friday Prime champion, Gangwar proved his mettle once again. He skillfully conquered a bustling field of 724 entrants (369 unique) in the super-fast Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper, taking down the 9 PM tournament in under four hours. His first-place finish added a substantial ₹1.51 Lakhs to his bankroll, while the runner-up, PokerBaazi user ‘standon108,‘ settled for a commendable ₹1.19 Lakhs.

Making a stellar Tuesday run, Gangwar pocketed a total of ₹1.95 Lakhs from four cash finishes, including:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹1,51,280

> 10th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹18,093

> 44th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹17,505

> 35th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹8,412

Siddharth Gangwar’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.71 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.08 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | IPM Titles Won: #1

Among those joining Gangwar at the Masters#50 final table was Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye, who secured a solid ₹41,268 in fifth place.

With a modest ₹1,650 entry fee, Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper amassed an impressive ₹10.86 Lakhs in the prize pool, overshooting its guarantee by over 50%! The spoils were divided among 119 participants, showcasing both the fierce competition and the tournament’s immense appeal.

Final Table Results

1. Siddharth ‘GangnamGangi’ Gangwar – ₹1,51,280
2. standon108 – ₹1,19,460
3. nafeesahmed – ₹90,138
4. deepakrud – ₹61,359
5. Mandar ‘MAMA04’ Madaye – ₹41,268

(7-Max) Afternoon Boost- ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 141

Re-entries – 140

Prize Pool – ₹5,62,000

Places Paid – 53

PokerBaazi regular and multiple NPS medal winner ‘Heisenbergj‘ again lived up to his reputation yesterday by clinching victory in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD (7-Max) Afternoon Boost. Storming past a formidable field of 281 players (141 unique), ‘Heisenbergj’ navigated their way to the top, ultimately pocketing a substantial reward of ₹78,575. This marked their sixth victory in this afternoon marquee tournament.

Before sealing the win, ‘Heisenbergj’ struck a heads-up deal with ‘elefante,’ who just last Thursday finished third in Masters#15 MonsterStack. ‘elefante’ took home ₹74,120 for the runner-up position.

Heisenbergj’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹37.64 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹8.49 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11

The final table of the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost wasn’t short of talent. Among the poker luminaries making it to the final stages were Rahul ‘Bunnyhigh’ Solanki (3rd for ₹51,086), Anilkumar ‘jat777’ Singh (5th for ₹26,807), and Roshan ‘Noobdoob’ Fernandes (6th for ₹18,996).

With a ₹2,200 buy-in, the 2 PM tournament generated a notable prize pool of ₹5.62 Lakhs, ensuring the top 53 contenders walked away with cash prizes.

Final Tables Results

1. Heisenbergj – ₹78,575*
2. elefante – ₹74,120*
3. Rahul ‘Bunnyhigh’ solanki – ₹51,086
4. FighterShark – ₹37,935
5. Anilkumar ‘jat777’ Singh – ₹26,807
6. Roshan ‘Noobdoob’ Fernandes – ₹18,996
7. meemumbaikar – ₹15,511

*denotes a heads-up deal

₹50 Lakhs GTD Masters#39 Afternoon Value – Qualifier 2

Q2 > Entries – 397 | Re-entries – 179 | Survivors – 47 | Chip Leader – ‘Pokerbaaaz’ (560,000)

Combined > Entries – 877 | Re-entries – 401 | Survivors – 99 (unique) | Chip Leader – ‘Psycho91’ (609,000)

Indian Poker Masters Leaderboard Rankings After Day 8

The drama is building as PokerBaazi’s monumental ₹28-plus Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters enters Day 9, with high-intensity gameplay marking the proceedings thus far. Five riveting, high-stakes contests painted an exhilarating tableau, setting the stage for a grand Tuesday showdown. And while the players displayed fierce tenacity, the top ranks on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Indian Poker Masters leaderboard revealed no changes.

Surprising many by rising from an underdog position at sixth, PokerBaazi user ‘Sw1612’ is now the player to watch. Holding the top spot for two consecutive days and amassing an impressive 7,651 points on the leaderboard, ‘Sw1612’ may not have any titles yet, but he has consistently demonstrated remarkable skill. His performance includes four memorable final table appearances, with highlights such as a seventh-place finish in Masters#3 (7-Max), a runner-up position in Masters#35, and two fourth-place finishes in Masters#40 and Masters#42 SuperStack on Monday.

Not far behind is Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh, whose Monday performance skyrocketed him to the #2 spot. Ghosh has collected 7,362 points, and his resume sparkles with victories in Masters#7 (6-Max) Turbo and the recent Masters#40. An additional three final table appearances throughout the series underline his dominant presence on the leaderboard.

The bronze position on the IPM leaderboard belongs to Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor. With an enviable 7,029 points, Kapoor’s remarkable run includes 23 cash finishes. His successes are highlighted by consecutive wins in Masters#4 and Masters#8 Bounty and two additional final table appearances.

Also prominent in the IPM leaderboard’s upper echelons are Akshat ‘takingcuntrol’ Sharma (6,887 points), Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (6,857 points), and Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (6,745 points).

As the Indian Poker Masters continues to unfold, the anticipation builds, and the stakes get higher. The leaderboard’s stability at the top ranks shows an intense battle for supremacy. With more events on the horizon, the competition is far from over!

Rank	Player	Points
1	sw1612	7,651
2	Pradip 'Nit2Donk' Ghosh	7,362
3	Mohak 'tiltin' Kapoor	7,029
4	Akshat 'takingcuntrol' Sharma	6,887
5	Shailesh 'MrShailesh' Patel	6,857
6	Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra	6,745
7	Venkatesh 'Psyberius' Mukundan	6,185
8	Rajneesh 'msdhoni' Thakur	6,126
9	Kashish 'BeeTa03' Gupta	6,068
10	Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade	6,025

‘Whoarewe’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹52,640), ‘Venom1010’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹46,390), Hemanshu ‘papakancha00’ Tomar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹39,970), ‘crownTHEclown’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹22,470), and Chaitanya ‘chaitanyadhingra’ Dhingra (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹29,900) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Bullets – ₹18 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 250

Re-entries – 113

Prize Pool – ₹18,00,000

Places Paid – 60

Pocket52 has set the poker community abuzz by unveiling a colossal ₹11.50 Crores in tournament guarantees for August, injecting a new wave of enthusiasm among poker enthusiasts.

Leading the pack in the Tuesday lineup of events on Pocket52 was the ₹18 Lakhs GTD Pocket Bullets. Ending nearly four weeks without a title, seasoned circuit regular Gurpal ‘singhsterrr’ Singh made a triumphant comeback. He clinched first place in the 8 PM flagship event after outlasting a formidable field of 363 entrants (250 unique).

Singh’s victory marked his second time winning the 8 PM tournament title this year, with a handsome prize of ₹2.94 Lakhs. Finishing close behind was Alok ‘Coconut1’ Pawar, who secured a commendable ₹2.07 Lakhs as the runner-up.

Singh’s Tuesday was nothing short of spectacular, with total earnings touching ₹3.13 Lakhs from three cash finishes, which include:

> 1st in Pocket52’s Pocket Bullets for ₹2,94,471

> 17th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹9,774

> 44th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹8,412

Gurpal Singh’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.86 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹66.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12

Notable players who graced the Pocket Bullets final table included Parini ‘Siddharth’ Luniya (3rd for ₹1.55 Lakhs), Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan (4th for ₹1.18 Lakhs), Bharat ‘lorenzovonmatterhon’ Vasan (7th for ₹57,505), and Milena ‘Milena’ Mezhuilva (8th for ₹46,327).

Despite its attractive ₹4,400 entry fee, the Pocket Bullets tournament fell short of meeting its ambitious guarantee by ₹3.48 Lakhs. Nevertheless, the flagship event distributed cash rewards to the top 60 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Gurpal ‘singhsterrr’ Singh – ₹2,94,471
2. Alok ‘Coconut1’ Pawar – ₹2,06,824
3. Parini ‘Siddharth’ Luniya – ₹1,55,273
4. Shrikant ‘baphomate’ Sanjay Pradhan – ₹1,18,451
5. nanga_insaan – ₹92,149
6. quick_farfetchÂ’d165_9398083 – ₹72,374
7. Bharat ‘lorenzovonmatterhon’ Vasan – ₹57,505
8. Milena ‘Milena’ Mezhuilva – ₹46,327

Terminator – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 160

Re-entries – 88

Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000

Places Paid – 35

In a decisive showdown, circuit regular Kabir ‘tiltplay’ Tandon emerged victorious in Pocket52’s 7 PM Tuesday flagship event, the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Terminator. Outmanoeuvring a competitive field of 248 entrants (160 unique), Tandon clinched the title and a substantial ₹1.49 Lakhs in winnings. Young Gun Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya came in a close second, earning a runner-up payday of ₹1.04 Lakhs.

Arya, who last won the Dynamite DST on July 29, accumulated an impressive ₹1.27 Lakhs from five cash finishes across his Tuesday session, which include:

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Terminator for ₹1,04,364

> 67th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹8,753

> 40th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#46 for ₹5,100

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹4,608

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#47 for ₹4,506

Aayush Arya’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.02 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.27 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14

The unstoppable Abhimanyu ‘Holy_Grail’ Mittal, having recently surpassed the ₹2 Crore mark in annual earnings, continued his strong run by hauling in ₹58,370 through four cash outs and additional bounties:

> 6th in Pocket52’s Terminator for ₹36,520

> 9th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#46 for ₹11,220

> 51st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#47 for ₹5,378

> 141st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹5,252

Abhimanyu Mittal’s online stats: (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.65 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.08 Crores | Annual Winnings: ₹2 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #14 | Ranked #16 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta (opted out of our tracking) also made waves with a notable third-place finish in Terminator, netting a cool ₹78,351.

The Terminator, which commanded a ₹3,300 entry buy-in, registered an overlay shortfall of ₹56,000, and 35 players managed to carve out their share from the ₹8 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Kabir ‘tiltplay’ Tandon – ₹1,48,584
2. Aayush ‘aayusharya’ Arya – ₹1,04,364
3. Mohit ‘thejokerrr’ Mehta – ₹78,351
4. Arsames – ₹59,771
5. RKP2410 – ₹46,499
6. Abhimanyu ‘Holy_Grail’ Mittal – ₹36,520

‘Vavita_TWHCb5kQE0’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Snacks for ₹48,371), ‘user1688882957’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹40,736), and ‘Vexous’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Brunch for ₹37,146), and won the other Pocket52 marquees.

Spartan Poker

Mega Stack – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 183

Re-entries – 51

Re-buys – 151

Prize Pool – ₹15,40,000

Places Paid – 31

Tuesday was an exceptional day for Sandeep ‘MaestroEric’ Singh, as he dazzled the online poker community by accumulating winnings of ₹3.62 Lakhs across four deep runs. His impressive performance included top finishes in Spartan Poker’s highlighted tournaments, with his crowning achievement coming in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Mega Stack.

Facing a competitive field of 385 participants (183 unique) in the 8 PM Mega Stack, Singh seized the title and an impressive prize of ₹3.26 Lakhs after a grueling eight-hour showdown. Amrit ‘sunrunner’ Mishra was not far behind, skillfully securing second place with ₹2.19 Lakhs.

Remarkably, this marked Singh’s first flagship title victory in a fortnight and his repeat performance at the Mega Stack, having won the Tuesday title just three weeks prior.

Singh’s Tuesday finishes include:

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Mega Stack for ₹3,25,710

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo for ₹21,504

> 82nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹7,294

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#47 for ₹6,977

Sandeep Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.32 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7

The Mega Stack’s final table was a gathering of poker elites. Among them were well-known players like Friday’s Masters#21 Freeze-Out champion Dhaval ‘ElegantlyWasted’ Mudgal (3rd for ₹1.55 Lakhs), Thursday’s Godfather winner Adithya ‘LieTeller’ NG (5th for ₹99,176), Rising Star Aman ‘Karmapoker’ Parakh (6th for ₹75,306), the #9 ranked player on the Indian Poker Masters leaderboard Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta (7th for ₹54,978) and Monday’s The CashMaker – Triple Chance finalist Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy (8th for ₹40,194).

The flagship event, with a ₹4,400 entry buy-in, created a sensational prize pool of ₹15.40 Lakhs. The top 31 finishers were awarded a piece of this lucrative sum.

Final Table Results

1. Sandeep ‘MaestroEric’ Singh – ₹3,25,710
2. Amrit ‘sunrunner’ Mishra – ₹2,19,296
3. Dhaval ‘ElegantlyWasted’ Mudgal – ₹1,54,616
4. FunnyLeone – ₹1,25,356
5. Adithya ‘LieTeller’ NG – ₹99,176
6. Aman ‘Karmapoker’ Parakh – ₹75,306
7. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹54,978
8. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹40,194

‘buntydon’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹59,985), ‘buntydon’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Stack for ₹36,480), ‘Ezi0’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Night Rider for ₹31,080), ‘pranjal1990’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Chip Up for ₹29,828), ‘Dhiraj bihani’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹24,343), ‘AwwwMann’ (Won ₹75K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹21,242) and ‘$_supernova’ (Won ₹50K GTD Centurion for ₹10,310) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

PokerSaint

Ruby – ₹3 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,350

Total Entries – 282

Prize Pool – ₹3,00,000

Places Paid – 53

Unstoppable in his relentless pursuit of excellence, the #1 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard, Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, delivered yet another masterclass in poker yesterday. Showcasing his extraordinary skill and maintaining his beast mode, Kapoor netted an impressive ₹1 Lakh from a busy Tuesday session that included nine cash finishes, culminating in a title victory.

Kapoor, a formidable mid-stakes crusher, achieved his biggest triumph in PokerSaint’s ₹3 Lakhs GTD #Ruby. He emerged victorious in a primetime showdown against a competitive 282-strong field (including re-entries), adding ₹47,959 to his burgeoning bankroll.

Before seizing the 8 PM flagship event, Kapoor smartly struck a three-way deal with site regulars ‘BenjaminRolle’ (2nd for ₹45,237) and ‘rawbetvadra’ (3rd for ₹44,178), all three earning equally respectable payouts.

Kapoor’s top Tuesday finishes include:

> 1st in PokerSaint’s Ruby for ₹47,959* (three-way deal)

> 43rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹17,505

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹10,453

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Midnight SPRINT for ₹10,208

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s Masters#45 Afternoon Value (from Qualifier 2)

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52 and PokerSaint): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.76 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹93.25 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #37 | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Standings | Ranked #3 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Indian Poker Masters Leaderboard

Final Table Results

1. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹47,959*
2. BenjaminRolle – ₹45,237*
3. rawbetvadra – ₹44,178*
4. NotSoSaint – ₹23,175
5. Dammunteapu – ₹16,774
6. Ciaociao – ₹12,141
7. Fishy – ₹9,690
8. Sirjadeja – ₹7,734

PokerDangal

PLO6 Booster Tuesday – ₹1 Lakh GTD

Buy-in – ₹660

Entries – 89

Re-buy – 54

Prize Pool – ₹1,00,000

Places Paid – 23

In Tuesday’s thrilling action on PokerDangal, ‘AdamGlock23’ showcased their poker prowess by clinching victory in the ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO6 Booster Tuesday. Battling a starting field of 143 contenders (89 unique) in the primetime tournament, ‘AdamGlock23’ battled it out to earn the first-place prize of ₹21,000.

Following closely was ‘Chetanchaplin,’ who performed commendably to seize the runner-up position, netting ₹15,500.

Interestingly, despite a buy-in of ₹660, the tournament experienced an overlay, falling ₹14,200 shy of its advertised ₹1 Lakh guarantee. The top 23 finishers were duly rewarded with cash prizes for their excellent play.

Final Table Results

1. AdamGlock23 – ₹21,000
2. Chetanchaplin – ₹15,500
3. RaviIndian – ₹11,750
4. Kashish1410 – ₹9,000
5. Suspenseful – ₹6,750
6. anna93 – ₹5,000

PokerStars India

Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹7,700

Entries – 81

Re-entries – 66

Regular Prize Pool – ₹5,14,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹5,14,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹10,29,000

Places Paid – 15

A yet unknown crusher on PokerStars India, ‘RAV1619,’ left an indelible impression on the platform last night. Storming past a competitive field of 147 players (81 unique) in the featured ₹10 Lakhs GTD Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition, ‘RAV1619’ claimed the coveted Tuesday flagship title and a substantial ₹2.39 Lakhs in prize money (₹1.43 Lakhs in bounties).

Hot on the heels of a third-place finish in The Big Bash last Friday, seasoned pro Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh (opted out of our tracking) demonstrated his prowess, securing a well-deserved ₹1.11 Lakhs (₹14,438 in bounties) as the tournament’s runner-up.

Another player enjoying a triumphant Tuesday was Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka. He turned a ₹1,500 satellite investment into a cool ₹1.02 Lakhs for a fourth-place finish in the Bounty Builder HR. His impressive play led to a total accumulation of ₹1.17 Lakhs through four deep runs, which include:

> 4th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹1,02,177

> 68th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹8,753

> 47th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#50 (5-Max) Hyper for ₹4,670

> 12th in PokerStars India’s Uppercut for ₹1,833

Mayank Maruka’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.51 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹68.29 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #23

The Bounty Builder HR’s final table was a veritable battleground, with stalwarts such as Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma (5th for ₹48,571) and Sandeep ‘effuno007’ Varma RS (7th for ₹52,514) making their presence felt.

With a ₹7,700 entry buy-in, the tournament exceeded its guarantee, amassing a lucrative prize pool of ₹10.29 Lakhs, shared among the top 15 finishers. Participants also benefited from PokerStars India’s Ticket Drop promotion, as players on randomly selected tables received tickets to the 15 Seat GTD Monster Stack Mega Satellite valued at ₹660 each.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. RAV1619 – ₹2,39,034
2. Mithun ‘ThePokeRajaIN’ Mahesh – ₹1,10,956
3. pokerface0455 – ₹73,378
4. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹1,02,177
5. Ashit ‘Cringing’ Sharma – ₹48,571
6. Deepak006 – ₹67,741
7. Sandeep ‘effuno007’ Varma RS – ₹52,514

Kashish ‘dubaisoon’ Sachdev (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Uppercut for ₹37,864), ‘CR7 Official’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹13,567) and ‘rpthepoet’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹10,196) and won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Adda52

The Mint – ₹14 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,850

Entries – 231

Re-entries – 206

Prize Pool – ₹15,29,500

Places Paid – 49

Young Gun Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi, an esteemed poker coach and a product of Vellore Institute of Technology, clinched a much-awaited victory in Adda52’s ₹14 Lakhs GTD The Mint last night. Facing off against 437 competitors (231 unique), Parthasarathi reigned supreme in the 8 PM flagship tournament, grabbing the champion’s prize worth ₹3.26 Lakhs.

This victory was long-overdue for Parthasarathi, who had made an astounding 13 final table finishes since his last triumph in the ITM #8 Turbo on July 2. On this triumphant Tuesday, he not only secured his first win in The Mint but also amassed a total of ₹3.43 Lakhs across four deep runs, including:

> 1st in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹3,25,961

> 74th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹8,753

> 29th in PokerStars India’s Bounty Builder HR – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹5,250

> 121st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#47 for ₹3,052

Shardul Parthasarati’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹8.92 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.78 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.62 Crores

But Parthasarathi wasn’t the only one shining bright. Following his runner-up finish in The Ballers on Friday, Bhavyajeet Singh ‘brbhavya’ Rathore yet again claimed the second position in The Mint, adding a substantial ₹2.71 Lakhs to his bankroll.

Bhavyajeet Singh Rathore`s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹69.89 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹15.81 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

The Tuesday action also witnessed Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat making waves with ₹1.75 Lakhs from three cash finishes, highlighted by two remarkable final table scores:

> 4th in Adda52’s The Mint for ₹1,14,713

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#47 for ₹55,233

> 130th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#49 for ₹5,252

> Made Day 2 in PokerBaazi’s Masters#51 Afternoon Value (from Qualifier 2)

Vikhyat Ahlawat’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India):: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.58 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹50.34 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #12 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.49 Crores | Ranked #5 on the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard

Not to be forgotten, the inaugural Game Changer champion Prashanth ‘ekthatalli’ Sekar made a strong appearance, taking home the third-place prize of ₹1.53 Lakhs in The Mint.

With a buy-in of ₹3,850, The Mint generated an impressive prize pool of ₹15.30 Lakhs, shared among the top 49 finalists.

Final Table Results

1. Shardul ‘vamos96’ Parthasarathi – ₹3,25,961
2. Bhavyajeet Singh ‘brbhavya’ Rathore – ₹2,70,545
3. Prashanth ‘ekthatalli’ Sekar – ₹1,52,950
4. Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat – ₹1,14,713
5. FoldMasterCK1992 – ₹76,475
6. 8Y4Y9Y1Y6Z – ₹53,533
7. UNKNOWN – ₹42,061
8. Iamondrugs – ₹34,414

Cherag ‘TheMiracleBoy’ Batliwalla (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹69,680), ‘Harshyash1620’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹28,495), ‘bhaagbc’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹27,000), ‘Bluffminister’ (Won ₹40K GTD Morning Adda for ₹13,041), Gaurang ‘Bhattigaurang77’ Bhatti (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,800) and ‘cricpoker’ (Won ₹40K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹10,783) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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Brazil’s poker stalwart, Bruno Volkmann, who placed runner-up in Event #8: $30K NLH 8-Handed Turbo Bounty, had to settle for the runner-up position, missing out on his maiden Triton title by a whisker and securing $1,080,000.

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— Triton Poker (@tritonpoker) August 9, 2023

Rewinding to March, when the WSOP bracelet winner, Danny Tang, clinched his first Triton title in Vietnam, he admitted, “I wasn’t sure I would ever get over the line.” Once feeling overshadowed by his trophy-collecting friends and colleagues, Tang’s recent victories prove that his time in the spotlight has come.

May witnessed Tang’s poker prowess in North Cyprus, where he swept two Triton titles in Event #12: $50K NLH Turbo and Event #16: $50K Short Deck Main Event. The win marked his 21^st Triton score, pushing his Triton tally to $9,980,404.

According to Hendon Mob, Dan is ranked #1 on Hong Kong’s All-Time Money List, and his live tournament earnings have skyrocketed to $18,768,395 post his latest triumph.

Currently, only Jason Koon surpasses Tang’s tally of Triton titles. As the echoes of this victory reverberate, Danny Tang stands tall as a formidable force in the Triton Series. The only looming question remains: is the 30-year-old from Hong Kong poised to outstrip Koon?

In his winner interview, Tang told Ali Nejad, “I don’t know what to say, I really don’t know what to say.”

Although he recognized some improvement, Tang emphasized that his skill level hadn’t dramatically changed in the last six months. Eventually, he reached for a spiritual explanation, suggesting his victory was due to “Ivan’s (Triton co-founder) blessing, right?”

Post-victory, Tang extended heartfelt gratitude to his supporters: “All of the support, it means a lot, you know. Brazil on that side, Asia on this side. I’m just blessed to have these good friends. We can all improve together.”

The $60,000 buy-in Event #13 attracted 106 entries, including 36 re-entries, generating a prize pool of $6,360,000. The top 17 finishers crossed the money line with a min-cash worth $100,000.

Tensions ran high as players fought to reduce the field, with notable eliminations and surprising turnarounds.

The tables saw the demise of Juan Pardo at a critical juncture, leaving him in the stone bubble.

Ben Heath (11^th for $130,400), Yuri Dzivielevski (12^th for $114,500), Cary Katz (13^th for $114,500), Webster Lim (14^th for $105,500), Rodrigo Seiji (15^th for $105,500), Nick Petrangelo (16^th for $100,000), and Steve O’Dwyer (17^th for $100,000) were the regs to post in the money finishes in Event #13.

Event #11: $125K NLH Main Event champion Timothy Adams fell short of the final table, landing in 10th place and walking away with $130,400.

You can watch the replay of the Day 2 live stream below.

Final Table Chip Counts

1. Keat Liu Chun – 5.855 Million (73 BBs)
2. Jason Koon – 3.475 Million (43 BBs)
3. Danny Tang – 2.60 Million (33 BBs)
4. Matthias Eibinger – 2.435 Million (30 BBs)
5. Bruno Volkmann – 2.33 Million (29 BBs)
6. Lewis Spencer – 1.42 Million (18 BBs)
7. Mikita Badziakouski – 1.25 Million (16 BBs)
8. Elior Sion – 1.04 Million (13 BBs)
9. Sean Winter – 790,000 (10 BBs)

Final Table Recap

The final table saw an eclectic mix of Triton veterans and fresh faces. Among the stalwarts, Jason Koon held eight titles, Danny Tang had three, Matthias Eibinger owned two, and Mikita Badziakouski boasted four. Meanwhile, newcomers Keat Liu Chun and Lewis Spencer looked to establish their presence.

Returning to the Triton tables after his previous outing in London, Elior Sion couldn’t repeat his earlier success and busted in ninth place at the hands of Keat Liu Chun. With only eight big blinds left, Sion’s couldn’t outmatch Chun’s , which made a club flush.

Despite his patient strategy, Lewis Spencer eventually pushed all in with . Unfortunately, Matthias Eibinger’s was the superior hand, and Spencer was out in eighth place, marking his debut Triton cash.

Mikita Badziakouski‘s London run was anything but smooth. His final hand with pocket kings met Danny Tang’s . An Ace on the turn spelt the end for Badziakouski in seventh place.

Sean Winter‘s tenacious effort at the table was notable. He had a close call with Matthias Eibinger, eventually succumbing in sixth place with his against Eibinger’s .

The dominant force for the better part of the tournament, Keat Liu Chun, crashed in fifth place after clashing with Tang in a hand that would change the tournament’s trajectory. Chun’s was defeated by Danny Tang’s , who rivered trip tens.

Jason Koon, the all-time leader in Triton titles, was out in fourth place after his fell short against Danny Tang’s , preventing Koon from securing a record-extending ninth title.

Matthias Eibinger‘s end came in third place when he went head-to-head with Bruno Volkmann. Eibinger’s was bested by Volkmann’s , which rivered the winning straight.

The stage was set for an epic heads-up clash. Danny Tang (65 BBs) held a significant chip lead over Bruno Volkmann (19 BBs). On the final hand, Tang limped with , and Volkmann checked his . The flop was checked by both players. The turn saw Volkmann bet 275,000, which Tang called. The river brought . Volkmann checked, leading Tang to bet 1.4 Million. Volkmann, holding a deuce, decided to bluff by shoving all in. Faced with a challenging decision, Tang remarked, “I’m not slow-rolling you, by the way,” before making the call. Tang’s straight bested Volkmann’s bluff, earning him his fourth Triton title.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Danny Tang – $1,600,000
2. Bruno Volkmann – $1,080,000
3. Matthias Eibinger – $703,000
4. Jason Koon – $582,000
5. Keat Liu Chun – $469,000
6. Sean Winter – $370,200
7. Mikita Badziakouski – $283,000
8. Lewis Spencer – $213,000
9. Elio Rion – $159,000

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China`s Yuanning Wu stood tall as the champion, claiming victory in the ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event. With 1,354 competitors, the tournament stood as the second-largest APPT Main Event ever. Wu’s first triumph in an APPT event netted him an extraordinary ₱11.42 Million, a personal milestone. Additionally, he secured a ₱105,000 package for future APPT tournaments. Filipino poker sensation Christopher Mateo, though missing out on the title, walked away with an impressive ₱10 Million through a heads-up deal.

Indian players, too, left an indelible mark with 12 cash finishes in the series. Chirag Sodha and Asish Ghosh were the forerunners, contributing multiple cash placements.

Sodha impressively performed in three events, accumulating total winnings of ₱181,000. His standout finishes spanned Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event (188th for ₱102,000), Event 39: Knockout Turbo [₱5K Bounty] Freezeout (7th for ₱63,000), and Event 50: Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo [Re-entry] (19th for ₱16,000).

Ghosh netted ₱56,100 across two events, registering scores in Event #2: ₱20K APPT Kick-Off (87th for ₱31,500) and Event 11: Knockout Turbo [₱5K Bounty] Re-entry (13th for ₱24,600).

Other Indian talents, such as Vasa Kaushal, Srinivas Polishetty, Bagaria Raj Vardhan, Haney Daryanani, Mahek Jagrut, Animesh Jah, and Chirag Shah further solidified India’s presence in the series.

Several marquee side events also brought thrilling narratives. Victors including the UK’s Ashley Patterson (Event #2: ₱20K APPT Kick-Off for ₱2.02 Million), Singapore’s Dingxiang Ong (Event #9: ₱35K APPT National for ₱2.20 Million), Philippines’ Mike Takayama (Event 25: ₱500K APPT Super High Roller for ₱2.59 Million), South Korea’s Wooram Cho (Event 45: ₱250K APPT High Roller for ₱3.57 Million), and Japan’s Yuki Honjo (Event 47: ₱15K APPT Mini Main Event for ₱1.15 Million) ensured a global representation on the victors’ stage.

The success of the 2023 APPT Manila stands as a testament to the growing popularity of poker in Asia.

Team India Scores at the 2023 Asia Pacific Poker Tour Manila

Rank	Player	Event	Prize Amount
29th	Vasa Kaushal	Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event	₱312,000
36th	Srinivas Polishetty	Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event	₱269,000
54th	Bagaria Raj Vardhan	Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event	₱226,000
120th	Haney Daryanani	Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event	₱120,000
188th	Chirag Sodha	Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event	₱102,000
7th	Chirag Sodha	Event 39: Knockout Turbo [₱5K Bounty] Freezeout	₱63,000
13th	Chirag Shah	Event 28: Deepstack Re-entry	₱55,000
61st	Mahek Jagrut	Event #2: ₱20K APPT Kick-Off	₱35,500
87th	Asish Ghosh	Event #2: ₱20K APPT Kick-Off	₱31,500
17th	Animesh Jah	Event 10: ₱15,000 NLH Re-Entry	₱25,700
19th	Chirag Sodha	Event 50: Last Chance Super Hyper Turbo [Re-entry]	₱16,000

2023 Asia Pacific Poker Tour Manila Winners

Yuanning Wu Seizes Victory in the 2023 APPT Manila Main Event, Scooping Up ₱11.42 Million and Maiden APPT Title

The 2023 Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) Manila Main Event, sponsored by PokerStars, culminated in a triumphant victory for China’s Yuanning Wu. Notably ranked as the second-biggest APPT Main Event in the series’ lineage, it was undoubtedly an event of grandeur.

Wu clinched the esteemed PokerStars Shard trophy, emerging victorious from a staggering player base of 1,354 entrants in Event 34: ₱65K APPT Manila Main Event. This victory marked his debut APPT title and rewarded him with a staggering ₱11.42 Million. The icing on the cake? A package worth ₱105,000 to a forthcoming APPT tour.

Local star Christopher Mateo had his sights set on keeping the prestigious PokerStars Shard trophy in the Philippines. Although he fell short of the title, Mateo’s second-place finish netted him a substantial ₱10 Million, thanks to a heads-up deal.

Setting a new benchmark, this edition`s Main Event prize pool skyrocketed to an unprecedented ₱76,832,730. Wu and Mateo claimed the lion’s share. Their mutual agreement left ₱1,414,730 in play, leading to an electrifying showdown, where Wu fashioned a straight on the river, outclassing Mateo’s pair and blockers.

Yuanning Wu

Christopher Mateo

Board

This victory marked a substantial leap from Wu’s previous best score of ₱1.48 Million, earned from a seventh-place finish in the 2019 APPT Manila Main Event. Wu’s live tournament earnings now amount to a commendable $268,593, with scores dating back to 2014, according to his Hendon Mob profile.

The finale table of the APPT Manila Main Event showcased an ensemble of poker luminaries like South Korea’s Gyuhyuk Lee (3rd for ₱5.50 Million), Philippines’ John Tech (4th for ₱4.07 Million), Netherlands’ Nino Pansier (5th for ₱3.18 Million), Japan’s Riku Sasahara (6th for ₱2.40 Million), Philippines’ Archie Mariano (7th for ₱1.83 Million), and New Zealand’s Thomas Ward (8th for ₱1.30 Million).

Representing India, talents such as Vasa Kaushal (29th for ₱312,000), Srinivas Polishetty (36th for ₱269,000), Bagaria Raj Vardhan (54th for ₱226,000), Haney Daryanani (120th for ₱120,000), and Chirag Sodha (188th for ₱102,000) left their mark, netting commendable payouts.

Commanding a ₱65,000 entry fee, the APPT Manila Main Event generated an awe-inspiring ₱76.83 Million prize pool, the second-largest for an APPT Main Event. From this pot, the top 199 players relished a windfall, with the payouts starting at ₱102,000.

Final Table Results (Philippine Peso)

1. Yuanning Wu – ₱11,414,730*
2. Christopher Mateo – ₱10,000,000*
3. Gyuhyuk Lee – ₱5,501,000
4. John Tech – ₱4,074,000
5. Nino Pansier – ₱3,184,000
6. Riku Sasahara – ₱2,398,000
7. Archie Mariano – ₱1,833,000
8. Thomas Ward – ₱1,301,000

* denotes a heads-up deal

Other PokerStars Shard Trophy Winners

The 2023 APPT Manila dazzled the poker community with an exhilarating fusion of talent, strategy, and grit, paving the way for unforgettable victories and record-breaking prize pools.

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Ashley Patterson ascended over a sea of 589 contenders in the ₱3 Million GTD Event #2: ₱20K APPT Kick-Off, clinching his inaugural APPT title. With the celebrated PokerStars Spadie trophy in hand, he claimed a lavish ₱2.02 Million. Yet, victory wasn’t easily grasped, with South Korea’s Yonghwa Jung closely tailing, sealing an enviable ₱1.26 Million.

In ₱5 Million GTD Event #9: ₱35K APPT National, Singapore’s Dingxiang Ong demonstrated sheer brilliance, eclipsing a 558-player field. His accolades included the distinctive PokerStars Shard trophy, the APPT crown, and a hefty ₱2.20 Million prize. The enthralling final table culminated in a four-way deal, yielding rich rewards for China’s Dong Zhilian (2nd for ₱1.93 Million), Philippines’ Edgar Asehan (3rd for ₱1.91 Million), and USA’s Bonachita Acain (4th for ₱1.84 Million).

In the exclusive Event 25: ₱500K APPT Super High Roller, Philippines’ Mike Takayama stood unrivalled, mastering an elite 11-player ensemble. His spoils? The PokerStars Shard trophy, the APPT title, and a splendid ₱2.59 Million. Fellow competitors, the Philippines’ John Tech (2nd for ₱1.55 Million) and Taiwan’s Yen-Han Chen (3rd for ₱1.04 Million), also dug into the ₱5.18 Million prize pool.

South Korea’s Wooram Cho wielded unmatched prowess in Event 45: ₱250K APPT High Roller, securing the PokerStars Shard trophy, the APPT title, and a formidable ₱3.57 Million. The event’s abundant ₱10.49 Million prize pool was apportioned among poker luminaries such as Hong Kong’s Hon Cheong Lee (2nd for ₱2.46 Million), China’s Xiaogang Lin (3rd for ₱1.57 Million), Japan’s Kaoru Kishimoto (4th for ₱1.21 Million), South Korea’s Hyung Tai Kim (5th for ₱944,000), and Event 25: ₱500K APPT Super High Roller victor, Mike Takayama (6th for ₱734,000).

Lastly, Yuki Honjo of Japan exhibited finesse and precision, reigning supreme in Event 47: ₱15K APPT Mini Main Event. Navigating a 462-player maze, Honjo notched up the PokerStars Shard trophy and an impressive ₱1.15 Million chunk from the ₱5.92 Million prize pool. Japan’s Seigo Miyazaki followed suit, bagging a worthy second-place prize of ₱722,000.

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In a gripping heads-up duel, the 37-year-old Adams triumphed over French businessman Jean Noel Thorel, a competitor over twice his age. Known affectionately as JNT in the poker world, Thorel is the oldest player ever to grace a seat at the Triton Series. With his unpredictable style and dauntless demeanour, he has rightfully earned his reputation as a super high roller stalwart. His attire for the day, a t-shirt and cap emblazoned with the word “POLICE,” signalled his intention to keep the young challengers in check. Yet, despite his best efforts, Adams emerged victorious, leaving Thorel in a respectable second place with a hefty $2.83 Million prize.

In March 2019, Timothy Adams clinched his inaugural Triton title, reigning supreme at the Triton SHR Series Jeju Main Event with a monumental win of over $3.53 Million. Not one to rest on his laurels, Adams also pocketed $1.55 Million just last week for a fourth-place finish in Event #7: $200K NLH 8-Handed at the series.

The recent title win becomes his 11th Triton score, elevating his aggregate Triton earnings to an astronomical $13,097,448. According to his Hendon Mob profile, Adams’s live tournament winnings now stand at a staggering $36,727,006, with a whopping $5.70 Million attributed to his recent exploits in the London series.

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Santhosh Suvarna, India’s lone Triton champion, continues to dominate the high-stakes arena, registering his fourth notable finish in the ongoing series. Suvarna min-cashed the Main Event, placing 25th to secure an impressive $189,000 payout. Earlier in the series, he delivered commendable performances in Event #6: $60K NLH 7-Handed (12^th for $112,300), Event #9: $250K Luxon Invitational (20^th for $371,000), and Event #12: $60K NLH Turbo (10th for $91,500).

These scores have pushed Suvarna’s total winnings for the series to a jaw-dropping $763,800. Moreover, the Main Event marked his 11th score in Triton events, elevating his overall Triton winnings to $3,379,100.

Santhosh Suvarna’s remarkable success in high roller tournaments has elevated him to the #2 rank on India’s all-time money list, according to Hendon Mob. With the latest score, Suvarna’s live tournament earnings have reached a staggering $3,775,493, reaffirming his status as one of India’s foremost poker talents.

Still reeling from the excitement, Timothy Adams admitted in his winner’s interview, “I’m just lost for words because that was insane that I won this one. It was a battle heads up. Jean Noel, hats off to him. He is an insane competitor, super tough to play against.”

Recalling that intense moment against Thorel, Adams remarked, “When we got it in, it was a bit of a cooler. I thought that would be it for me. I couldn’t believe it when I smashed the eight on the river.”

In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship, Thorel joined Adams for the winner’s photograph. The stage was also populated with numerous other high roller regulars – both friends and rivals of Adams, underscoring that camaraderie often rivals competition in the high-stakes community. Given the thunderous applause and cheers, it’s safe to say there hasn’t been a more celebrated winner or runner-up in recent memory.

The $125,000 buy-in tournament in the magnificent Great Room of the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel drew a record-breaking turnout of 151 entries (54 unique), surpassing even the organizers’ expectations. The Main Event collected a massive $18,875,000 in the prize pool, making it the biggest-ever Main Event in Triton history. The top 27 finishers crossed the money line with a min-cash worth $189,000.

Daniel Dvoress was eliminated in 27^th place as the money bubble.

Notables to cross the money line included Seth Davies (10th for $360,000), Nick Schulman (11th for $360,000), Matthias Eibinger (12th for $311,000), Paul Phua (13th for $311,000), Nacho Barbero (14th for $282,000), Webster Lim (15th for $282,000), Event #3: $40K Mystery Bounty champion Espen Jorstad (16th for $254,000), Tobias Schwecht (17th for $254,000), Wiktor Malinowski (18th for $226,000), Erik Seidel (19th for $226,000), Dan Smith (20th for $226,000), Event #9: $250K Luxon Invitational champion Bryn Kenney (21st for $207,500), Brian Kim (22nd for $207,500), Rodrigo Seiji (23rd for $207,500), Pablo Brito Silva (24th for $189,000), India’s Santhosh Suvarna (25th for $189,000), Alex Kulev (26th for $189,000), and Ramin Hajiyev (27th for $189,000).

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Final Table Chip Counts

1. Dan Cates – 8.2 Million (66 BBs)
2. Stephen Chidwick – 6.65 Million (53 BBs)
3. Jean Noel Thorel – 5.65 Million (45 BBs)
4. Tim Adams – 5.15 Million (41 BBs)
5. Doug Polk – 3.325 Million (27 BBs)
6. Juan Pardo – 2.5 Million (20 BBs)
7. Isaac Haxton – 2.325 Million (19 BBs)
8. James Chen – 2.3 Million (18 BBs)
9. Lun Loon – 1.675 Million (13 BBs)

Final Table Recap

As night gave way to morning, the atmosphere intensified. Although the average stack was on the shorter side as the final table started, it was immediately apparent that this would be a whirlwind showdown. Within just a few rounds, three competitors had already departed.

A tense face-off between Isaac Haxton and Doug Polk kicked things off. Haxton’s tens outmatched Polk’s pocket eights. Haxton prospered, doubling up, while Polk was staggering. Two hands later, Polk exited in ninth place, clashing unfavorably with Jean Noel Thorel’s kings.

Lun Loon, although a newcomer, showed promise. From being a businessman in agriculture to marking his third Triton final appearance, Loon’s evolution in the high-stakes arena was evident. However, his journey concluded when he challenged Stephen Chidwick’s pocket fives with a pair of deuces, settling for eighth place.

The once Triton Series regular, James Chen, made a formidable return after five years, only to encounter Jean Noel Thorel’s pocket aces with his cowboys. Chen’s comeback was cut short in seventh place.

Thorel seemed to be living every poker player’s fantasy. He found himself with premium pairs repeatedly, causing ripples in the line-up. After a sizable win against Chidwick, he took out Juan Pardo, who held , sending him home in sixth.

Stephen Chidwick tried to turn his luck around, but Thorel’s queens trumped Chidwick’s sevens. The British poker pro had to be content with a fifth-place finish.

Isaac Haxton, too, was in Thorel’s line of sight. An engaging showdown with a tantalizing flop ended with Haxton missing his needed cards, exiting in fourth place.

The usually dominant Dan “Jungleman” Cates found himself overshadowed, not just by Thorel, but Tim Adams too. Adams played executioner, sending Cates to the rail in third place.

As the final two stood, Thorel, riding high on his past conquests, sat comfortably with a mammoth 24 Million chips (80 BBs). Meanwhile, Adams, fresh from his last win, wasn’t far behind with a solid 13 Million chips (43 BBs). The battle began on a high note for Adams. His found a favorable flop of . Both Adams and Thorel landed the top pair; however, Thorel, holding , couldn’t find any further advantage on the board. Adams’ kicker came into play in this crucial moment, giving him the upper hand.

On the Final hand, Jean Noel Thorel and Timothy Adams went all-in pre-flop, with Adams holding and Thorel slightly ahead with . As the community cards were revealed, tension reached its peak. The flop and the turn provided no relief for Adams, and it all came down to the river. Then, in a stunning twist of fate, an appeared on the river, granting Adams the victory.

In retrospect, Adams said, “When we got it in, it was a bit of a cooler. I thought that would be it for me. I couldn’t believe it when I smashed the eight on the river.”

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Timothy Adams – $4,185,000
2. Jean Noel Thorel – $2,830,000
3. Daniel Cates – $1,940,000
4. Isaac Haxton – $1,582,000
5. Stephen Chidwick – $1,260,000
6. Juan Pardo – $970,000
7. James Chen – $705,000
8. Lun Loon – $510,000
9. Doug Polk – $422,500

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Taking front and centre among the Sunday standouts was the PokerBaazi user ‘Chizzale,’ whose awe-inspiring performance in the Masters#38 Big Value left competitors in awe. Facing off against a daunting field of 4,159 players from five starting flights, ‘Chizzale’ brilliantly engineered a three-way deal, seizing their first IPM title and a jaw-dropping ₹24.13 Lakhs in winnings. The negotiated deal also led to record payouts for newcomers ‘hudak123‘ (2nd for ₹19.37 Lakhs) and ‘inikhil‘ (3rd for ₹14.19 Lakhs).

A roster of accomplished players showcased their skills and earned their laurels in the Indian Poker Masters Sunday tournaments, including ‘RAJK7’ (Won Masters#35 for ₹3.42 Lakhs), Neeraj Sattawat (Won Masters#37 6-Max Turbo for ₹3.41 Lakhs), Rafiq Khan (Won Masters#31 Warm Up for ₹2.14 Lakhs), Shivam Kumar Dubey (Won Masters#34 for ₹1.83 Lakhs), and Vivek Jain (Won Masters#33 (PLO-6) for ₹93,984).

Poker sensation Aditya Singh delivered a breathtaking performance, accumulating a dazzling ₹18.19 Lakhs in a day filled with triumphs. Singh’s remarkable achievements included a final table appearance and two triumphant titles. His top score of the night arrived in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value, where he secured fourth place and ₹8.26 Lakhs. Singh’s exceptional gameplay extended to Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack, where a strategic four-way deal resulted in his victory with a lucrative ₹5.55 Lakhs payout. Akshay Nasa (2nd for ₹5.34 Lakhs), Kashish Gupta (3rd for ₹5.31 Lakhs), and Kunal Patni (4th for ₹4.74 Lakhs) were the other beneficiaries of the deal.

Singh’s dominance continued as he claimed the Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) title just minutes before his Sunday SuperStack victory, pocketing ₹3.84 Lakhs. Vivek Singh secured the runner-up prize of ₹2.58 Lakhs.

Aditya Sushant, India`s first WSOP bracelet champion and two-time The MoneyMaker winner, displayed his prowess by accumulating a whopping ₹12.82 Lakhs. Sushant’s triumphant spree was headlined by his top finish in PokerBaazi’s Masters#36 Big SuperStack, securing ₹12.51 Lakhs and marking his fifth-largest career finish.

Young Gun Ujjwal Narwal, Friday’s The Elite runner-up, reached new heights by championing Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹9.07 Lakhs.

Manish Lakhotia stood out with five deep finishes, amassing an impressive ₹4.43 Lakhs. He most notably shipped PokerStars India’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] for ₹2.77 Lakhs. Pranay Thawait secured the runner-up payout of ₹1.58 Lakhs.

Shivam Shukla, Friday’s PLO6 Boost Monster and Saturday’s Pocket Queens runner-up, continued his winning momentum to secure his best score of the year worth ₹4 Lakhs in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings. Himanshu Arora placed runner-up for ₹2.82 Lakhs, adding ₹4.46 Lakhs in total winnings.

‘Thir31’ championed Adda52’s Mega Suits for their maiden title on the platform and a hefty ₹4.26 Lakhs following a three-way deal with Jayjit Ray (2nd for ₹4.13 Lakhs), and Akshat Sharma (3rd for ₹4.11 Lakhs).

Young Gun Anmol Mehta claimed a noteworthy ₹3.76 Lakhs in total earnings. He notably emerged victorious in Pocket52’s Ragnarok, securing ₹2.16 Lakhs. Pocket52 Team Pro Dhaval Mudgal took second place, banking ₹1.51 Lakhs.

Rahul Purohit achieved victory in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown to grab the title and ₹1.91 Lakhs, their first six-figure score in four months.

‘JoshuaSwipe’ clinched their maiden tournament victory in Spartan Poker’s Money Heist – Triple Chance, earning a site-best ₹98,230. Kashish Sachdev collected a runner-up payday of ₹61,646.

Abhishek Kumar emerged as the star of MPL Poker’s Steal Deal Series, championing the Steal Deal #128 Big Bucks Sunday for a well-deserved ₹84,000.

Clinton Tavares, Mayank Shekhar, Mohak Kapoor, Shreyansh Sharma, Keshav Panwar, and Kushal Jain won the other Sunday marquees.

Here are the Sunday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Masters#38 Big Value – ₹2 Crores GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 2,770

Re-entries – 1,389

Prize Pool – ₹2,07,95,000

Places Paid – 417

The inaugural weekend of PokerBaazi’s grand ₹28+ Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters was ushered in with the much-anticipated ₹2 Crores GTD Masters#38 Big Value. This spectacular weekend attraction, the first of five IPM flagships with eight-figure guarantees, attracted a remarkable 4,159 participants (2,770 unique) across five starting flights, amassing a breathtaking prize pool of ₹2.08 Crores.

With Day 2 kicking off at 8:30 PM, 422 survivors from the starting flights reconvened at the virtual tables. The intensity of the competition was palpable, but only 417 players were fated to receive payouts. After an arduous contest lasting six hours and 18 minutes, the mystery user ‘Chizzale’ triumphed, securing their debut IPM title and a record ₹24.13 Lakhs payday, thanks to a strategic three-way deal that marked the end of an eight-month title drought.

The lucrative deal also provided substantial rewards for PokerBaazi newcomers ‘hudak123’ (2nd for ₹19.37 Lakhs) and ‘inikhil’ (3rd for ₹14.19 Lakhs), both achieving career-best scores. ‘hudak123’s impressive finish marked their first-recorded score on the site, while for ‘inikhil,’ it was a memorable second score.

Chizzale’s PokerBaazi’s stats: Site Winnings: ₹52.03 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹26.26 Lakhs | Titles Won: #2 | IPM Titles Won: #1

Though left out of the Masters#38 Big Value final table deal, Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) was a notable standout on Sunday, commanding a massive ₹18.19 Lakhs from five impressive runs. This included a final table appearance and two remarkable title victories on Spartan Poker.

Singh’s known Sunday finishes include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹8,25,562

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹5,55,327

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹3,83,873

> 15th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹47,438

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#35 for ₹6,430

The Masters#38 Big Value’s final table was adorned by poker elites, including Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth (5th for ₹6.80 Lakhs), Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi (6th for ₹5.76 Lakhs) and Friday’s standout winner, Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (7th for ₹4.76 Lakhs).

With a ₹5,500 entry buy-in, the weekend headliner effortlessly crushed the guarantee, collecting a jaw-dropping ₹2.08 Crores in the prize pool and extending payouts to the top 417 finishers. The massive success of this event sets the stage for an electrifying series ahead.

Final Table Results

1. Chizzale – ₹24,12,962*
2. hudak123 – ₹19,36,727*
3. inikhil – ₹14,18,844*
4. Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh – ₹8,25,562
5. Raghav ‘scambrahm’ Ananth – ₹6,79,997
6. Samyak ‘stonedurrr’ Sethi – ₹5,76,022
7. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹4,76,206
8. explore – ₹3,78,469

*denotes a three-way deal

Masters#36 Big SuperStack – ₹75 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 522

Re-entries – 426

Prize Pool – ₹94,80,000

Places Paid – 115

Two-time The MoneyMaker champion and WSOP bracelet winner Aditya ‘gangajal’ Sushant made a Sunday night rampage with a dominating run in the Indian Poker Masters Sunday headliners, bringing home a staggering ₹12.82 Lakhs.

After a three-week absence from the winner’s circle, Sushant returned in full force, displaying his exceptional skills in a demanding nine-hour session in PokerBaazi’s ₹75 Lakhs GTD Masters#36 Big SuperStack. Facing off against a formidable 948-strong field (522 unique), Sushant persevered, capturing his first Indian Poker Masters title and a remarkable ₹12.51 Lakhs cash prize. This win represents his fifth-largest career payout and the third-highest on PokerBaazi. Additionally, Sushant notched a 60th-place finish in the ₹2 Crore GTD Masters#38 BigValue, adding ₹31,193 to his earnings.

PokerBaazi user ‘sdb1401’ gave a commendable performance in Masters#36 Big SuperStack, clinching the runner-up position and a ₹7.68 Lakhs prize.

Aditya Sushant’s online stats: Lifetime Profits: ₹8.60 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.89 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #8

The Masters#36 Big SuperStack final table was brimming with poker luminaries. Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha scored her second-best win on the platform with ₹6.23 Lakhs, followed by other prominent finishers like Vishnu ‘violator’ Khandelwal (4th for ₹5.20 Lakhs), satellite qualifier Sandeep ‘janspeed’ Jaiswal (5th for ₹4.21 Lakhs), Friday’s The Elite finalist Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram (6th for ₹3.24 Lakhs), and Thursday’s Ultron champion Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare (8th for ₹1.90 Lakhs).

With an ₹11,000 buy-in, the 7 PM flagship tournament amassed an extraordinary ₹94.80 Lakhs in the prize pool, distributed among the top 115 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘gangajal’ Sushant – ₹12,51,000
2. sdb1401 – ₹7,68,000
3. Gunisha ‘obimikel’ Sinha – ₹6,23,000
4. Vishnu ‘violator’ Khandelwal – ₹5,20,000
5. Sandeep ‘janspeed’ Jaiswal – ₹4,21,000
6. Arun ‘vazharmorghulis’ Sriram – ₹3,24,000
7. Tima1106 – ₹2,42,000
8. Aniket ‘Anteman’ Waghmare – ₹1,90,000

Masters#35 – ₹20 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 508

Re-entries – 564

Prize Pool – ₹32,16,000

Places Paid – 148

In a competitive battlefield of 1,072 players (508 unique), PokerBaazi user ‘RAJK7’ emerged as the champion of the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Masters#35. This remarkable achievement in the 6 PM Indian Poker Masters Sunday tournament marks ‘RAJK7’s first title win on the platform and their personal-best payday of ₹3.42 Lakhs, boosting them back into profits on PokerBaazi.

The victory was significant not only for ‘RAJK7’ but also for the other two top finishers. A strategic deal among the top three culminated in sizable payouts for ‘sw1612’ (2nd for ₹2.41 Lakhs) and Abhinay ‘abhishivu’ Devarakonda (3rd for ₹2.47 Lakhs).

In addition to the Masters#35 triumph, ‘RAJK7’ made a profit in the Masters#38 Big Value (342nd for ₹20,795), bringing their Sunday’s total earnings to a striking ₹3.63 Lakhs. RAJK7’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.58 Lakhs | Site Profits: ~₹1.98 Lakhs | Titles Won: #1

The Masters#35’s final table also featured other regs like Dev ‘rucharth’ Mittal (5th for ₹1.23 Lakhs), Shashank ‘Broadway17’ Mehrotra (7th for ₹65,930), and Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurbaxani (8th for ₹48,240).

With a ₹3,300 buy-in, the tournament generated a breathtaking prize pool of ₹32.16 Lakhs, shared among the top 148 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. RAJK7 – ₹3,42,000*
2. sw1612 – ₹2,41,000*
3. Abhinay ‘abhishivu’ Devarakonda – ₹2,47,000*
4. Botreboot – ₹1,55,000
5. Dev ‘rucharth’ Mittal – ₹1,23,000
6. pablo_escobar – ₹92,300
7. Shashank ‘Broadway17’ Mehrotra – ₹65,930
8. Areyann ‘kreishhAA’ Gurbaxani – ₹48,240

*denotes a three-way deal

Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 567

Re-entries – 540

Prize Pool – ₹27,68,000

Places Paid – 148

In a thrilling Sunday showdown, Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat broke free from his three-month title drought, clinching victory in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo.

The 8:30 PM flagship tournament attracted a staggering 1,107 entries (567 unique) and lasted over seven hours. Sattawat’s strategic gameplay and perseverance paid off, earning him the top spot and a remarkable ₹3.41 Lakhs in prize money. The runner-up, a still unknown player ‘1299sanj,’ didn’t leave empty-handed, securing a respectable ₹2.08 Lakhs.

But Sattawat’s remarkable night didn’t end there. He continued to impress by landing in the money in Masters#38 #BigValue, finishing 26th and adding ₹41,590 to his winnings. His online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.35 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹65.27 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #5

Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant also made waves on Sunday, accumulating ₹2.05 Lakhs through three cash finishes, which include:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹1,66,000

> 140th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹24,954

> 36th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹14,465

Kritarth Pant’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹73.89 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) was also a key player, marking his presence in at least four events. Gupta raked in at least ₹3.48 Lakhs with two final table finishes. His known Sunday finishes include:

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹1,82,226

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹79,430

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#36 Big SuperStack for ₹56,880

> 93rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹29,110

Other standout players on the Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo final table were Bharath ‘hzgod’ Kumar, who placed fourth for ₹1.34 Lakhs, and last night’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] champion Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia, finishing fifth for ₹1.06 Lakhs.

With an entry buy-in set at ₹2,750, the Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo saw a prize pool that far exceeded expectations, amassing a substantial ₹27.68 Lakhs. The top 148 participants shared this lucrative pot, marking another successful event in the inaugural Indian Poker Masters series.

Final Table Results

1. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹3,41,000
2. 1299sanj – ₹2,08,000
3. Kritarth ‘AgentJack’ Pant – ₹1,66,000
4. Bharath ‘hzgod’ Kumar – ₹1,34,000
5. Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia – ₹1,06,000
6. Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta – ₹79,430

Masters#31 Warm Up – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 550

Re-entries – 496

Prize Pool – ₹20,92,000

Places Paid – 148

In a riveting comeback tale, PokerBaazi reg Rafiq ‘Mrkhan’ Khan shattered his eight-month-long title drought on Sunday. After a gruelling seven hours and three minutes long battle, Khan stood victorious in PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Masters#31 Warm Up, besting a massive swarm of 549 competitors (1,046 total entries) in the 2 PM Indian Poker Masters extravaganza. His triumphant win netted him ₹2.14 Lakhs, a significant achievement marking his second-largest career win.

But the journey to the title was not without its twists and turns. In the final moments of the tournament, Khan entered into a heads-up deal with Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani, who took home a substantial ₹2.01 Lakhs for his efforts.

Other notable mentions at the final table included Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh (3rd for ₹1.26 Lakhs), Karan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Pantola (4th for ₹1.01 Lakhs), Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar (5th for ₹80,124), and the #2 ranked player on the Indian Poker Masters leaderboard Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (8th for ₹31,380).

This ₹2,200 entry buy-in IPM tournament registered a whopping ₹20.92 Lakhs in the prize pool, ensuring 148 skilled contenders walked away with a piece of the lucrative pie.

Final Table Results

1. Rafiq ‘Mrkhan’ Khan – ₹2,13,939*
2. Arjun ‘arr86’ Raghani – ₹2,00,696*
3. Sandeep ‘PoKcey’ Singh – ₹1,25,520
4. Karan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Pantola – ₹1,01,044
5. Mohammad ‘chandlerbing’ Azhar – ₹80,124
6. dotcomm – ₹60,040
7. lowrider – ₹42,886
8. Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹31,380

*denotes a heads-up deal

Masters#34 – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,380

Entries – 624

Re-entries – 566

Prize Pool – ₹14,88,000

Places Paid – 148

Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey, an emerging name in the mid-stakes poker scene, is rapidly solidifying his reputation thanks to a string of recent triumphs, including winning the Daily Boost four times within the last four months.

The three-time Flash winner, Dubey, expanded his winning resume on August 1 by claiming victory in PokerBaazi’s Turbo. His latest accolade was clinching the top spot in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Masters#34 on Sunday. Competing against a field of 1,190 entries (624 unique) in the 4:30 PM tournament, Dubey seized the title and a rewarding prize of ₹1.83 Lakhs. This win catapulted him to the #18 spot on the Indian Poker Masters leaderboard.

Hot on Dubey’s heels was the mystery player ‘mak007.’ In only their 86th MTT on PokerBaazi, ‘mak007’ recorded a best-ever performance, securing a commendable second place and earning ₹1.12 Lakhs.

Shivam Kumar Dubey’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹74.74 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹26.10 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #31

Other prominent players who made it to the Masters#34 final table were Harshit ‘SADR85’ Dadhich (4th for ₹71,850), Akshay ‘jumlebaz’ Kumar (7th for ₹30,490), and Akshay ‘powershell’ Asawa (8th for ₹22,310).

The Masters#34, with a buy-in of ₹1,380, didn’t just meet its promised guarantee; it exceeded expectations by generating a prize pool of ₹14.88 Lakhs. This ensured that the top 148 finishers walked away with their share of the rewards.

Final Table Results

1. Shivam ‘daddyaddy’ Kumar Dubey – ₹1,83,000
2. mak007 – ₹1,12,000
3. rajakumark0007 – ₹89,250
4. Harshit ‘SADR85’ Dadhich – ₹71,850
5. k.jo – ₹56,970
6. dedebhai – ₹42,690
7. Akshay ‘jumlebaz’ Kumar – ₹30,490
8. Akshay ‘powershell’ Asawa – ₹22,310

Masters#33 (PLO-6) – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹880

Entries – 314

Re-entries – 576

Prize Pool – ₹7,12,000

Places Paid – 115

Vivek ‘mittalgang’ Jain has returned to the winner’s circle on PokerBaazi, breaking a fifteen-month dry spell with a triumphant performance in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Masters#33 (PLO-6). After entering the 3:30 PM Sunday tournament four times, Jain stormed past a fierce field of 890 entries (214 unique), seizing his first title on the platform in over a year and a rewarding prize of ₹93,984.

The tournament also highlighted Sreeprakaash ‘fitzmagic’ Seetharaman’s talent, who fired three bullets to claim the runner-up position, pocketing a commendable ₹57,672.

Jain’s successful run saw him accumulating ₹97,750 on PokerBaazi across two deep runs:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#33 (PLO-6) for ₹93,984

> 11th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#31 Warm Up for ₹3,766

Vivek Jain’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹59.96 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.93 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery, who has shipped the PLO Daily an astonishing 34 times, made a neat profit, raking in ₹63,401 across two deep runs:

> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#33 (PLO-6) for ₹46,778

> 34th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹16,623

Sony Puthussery’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹40 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #13

The action was further highlighted by Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, the #1 ranked player on the annual TLB (points) leaderboard. He made his signature run with at least ₹1.33 Lakhs in total earnings across a title victory and four additional cash finishes and bounties, including:

> 1st in Pocket52`s Soda for ₹58,045

> 54th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹31,193

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#33 (PLO-6) for ₹24,350

> 44th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹11,835

> 28th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹7,549

Mohak Kapoor’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.74 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹93.48 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #36 | IPM Titles Won: #2 | Ranked #1 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Standings | Ranked #4 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Leaderboard

The Masters#33 (PLO-6) final table also featured well-known regs Niteen ‘Niteenraj154’ Raj (4th for ₹39,089) and Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh (8th for ₹14,240).

With an entry buy-in of ₹880, the Masters#33 (PLO-6) exceeded expectations, generating a substantial prize pool of ₹7.12 Lakhs. The top 115 finishers shared in the spoils.

Final Table Results

1. Vivek ‘mittalgang’ Jain – ₹93,984
2. Sreeprakaash ‘fitzmagic’ Seetharaman – ₹57,672
3. Sony ‘swAAmi’ Puthussery – ₹46,778
4. Niteen ‘Niteenraj154’ Raj – ₹39,089
5. destiny1008 – ₹31,613
6. Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor – ₹24,350
7. survin82 – ₹18,156
8. Amandeep ‘amanpoker27’ Singh – ₹14,240

Indian Poker Masters Leaderboard Rankings After Day 6

The action has been heating up in PokerBaazi’s grand Indian Poker Masters (IPM), with an eye-popping ₹28-plus Crores GTD up for grabs. As Day 6 concluded, the dramatic clashes across seven high-stakes contests set the stage for an adrenaline-fueled Sunday showdown. This intense competition triggered a reshuffling at the top of the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Indian Poker Masters leaderboard standings.

Holding the #1 position is Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel. His incredible winning streak, including back-to-back victories in Masters#29 Big Bounty and Masters#26 (5-Max) Hyper on Saturday and taking down Masters#20 Bounty on Friday, has allowed him to ascend the throne of the IPM leaderboard. These three title triumphs have earned Patel a staggering 6,294 points.

Once holding the #1 position on the IPM leaderboard with unyielding dominance for four consecutive days, Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra slipped down to the #3 spot after Saturday’s action. However, he didn’t stay down long; his relentless pursuit on Sunday elevated him back to the #2 position. Mishra’s remarkable achievements feature a top finish in the Masters#1 Kick-Off and a praiseworthy third place in the Masters#21 Freeze-Out, accumulating 6,150 points in total.

Another standout player, Akshat ‘takingcuntrol’ Sharma, briefly claimed the lead of the IPC leaderboard following his exceptional play on Saturday, a highlight of which was his stunning victory in Masters#11 Micro HighRoller. However, the tides of Sunday’s games brought him down to the third spot on the leaderboard, wrapping up the day with 6,005 points. Sharma’s impressive resume continues to grow, with a second-place finish in the Masters#29 Big Bounty (PKO-RE) and a fourth-place in the Masters#5 Inaugural.

Rank	Player	Points
1	Shailesh 'MrShailesh' Patel	6,294
2	Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra	6,150
3	Akshat 'takingcuntrol' Sharma	6,005
4	Mohak 'tiltin' Kapoor	5,983
5	Pradip 'Nit2Donk' Ghosh	5,244
6	'sw1612'	5,183
7	Kashish 'BeeTa03' Gupta	5,099
8	Venkatesh 'Psyberius' Mukundan	5,070
9	Rajneesh 'msdhoni' Thakur	4,888
10	Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade	4,662

‘NeilonTheFelt1’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹78,970), Keshav ‘hanuman3725’ Panwar (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹38,440), ‘daddyyoda’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PKO for ₹20,300), ‘Fevicol’ (Won ₹50K GTD Turbo for ₹11,140) and ‘golu2428’ (Won ₹50K GTD Daily PLO-6 for ₹10,970) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Kings – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 297

Re-entries – 218

Prize Pool – ₹30,00,000

Places Paid – 100

Shivam ‘broosky’ Shukla began the weekend on a victorious note, claiming the title in PokerBaazi’s PLO6 Boost Monster on Friday and nearly replicating the feat with a second-place finish in Pocket52’s Pocket Queens on Saturday. But his true moment of brilliance was reserved for Sunday.

In a field flooded with 515 competitors (297 unique) in Pocket52’s ₹30 Lakhs GTD Pocket Kings, Shukla outplayed the competition to secure the flagship title and a staggering prize of ₹4 Lakhs. This notable victory marks his highest score of the year and ranks as his second-best online achievement.

Shukla’s weekend success didn’t stop there; he also made his mark in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value, finishing 169th for ₹24,954. His total Sunday haul rounded up to an impressive ₹4.25 Lakhs. His online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.29 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹17.52 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

But Shukla wasn’t the only player making waves this Sunday. Himanshu ‘pirateking7’ Arora, the victor of Friday’s Masters#23 Mini HighRoller and last week`s top scorer, continued his hot streak on Sunday. Arora finished as runner-up in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings, winning ₹2.82 Lakhs, and claimed the fifth spot in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6 Max), taking home ₹1.17 Lakh.

Arora’s total Sunday earnings amounted to a whopping ₹4.46 Lakhs from five ITM finishes (including two FT scores), which include:

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹2,81,934

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6 Max) for ₹1,16,886

> 139th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹27,034

> 40th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹14,465

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#33 (PLO-6) for ₹4,272

Himanshu Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.47 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.35 Crores | Moves to #12 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The final table of Pocket Kings was studded with notable players such as Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila, who secured the fourth place with ₹1.63 Lakhs, and Mahesh ‘mariokart’ Shyamsundar, who walked away with the sixth-place prize of ₹1 Lakh.

Despite ₹4.25 Lakhs in overlays, the ₹5,500 buy-in Sunday flagship tournament proved a remarkable opportunity for the top 100 players, each of whom secured a share from the astounding ₹30 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Shivam ‘broosky’ Shukla – ₹4,00,233
2. Himanshu ‘pirateking7’ Arora – ₹2,81,934
3. jollyFish – ₹2,12,349
4. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹1,62,645
5. Meme_lover – ₹1,27,143
6. Mahesh ‘mariokart’ Shyamsundar – ₹1,00,449
7. HousePlayer52 – ₹80,379
8. Sahil – ₹65,289

Ragnarok – ₹12 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 178

Re-entries – 116

Prize Pool – ₹20,20,000

Places Paid – 40

This August, Pocket52 has ignited the excitement among poker enthusiasts by announcing a whopping ₹11.50 Crores in tournament guarantees. The poker community is abuzz with anticipation, and Sunday’s action set the stage for an enthralling month.

The Sunday spotlight was on Young Gun Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta, who demonstrated mastery by clinching Pocket52’s ₹12 Lakhs GTD Ragnarok title. Facing stiff competition from a 294-strong field (178 unique players), Mehta came out on top, winning a remarkable ₹2.16 Lakhs. This triumph marks his return to the winner’s circle after a brief ten-day hiatus.

Mehta’s performance on Sunday didn’t stop at Ragnarok. He reached the final table in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack, finishing 8th for ₹1.20 Lakhs, and made deep runs in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value (29th for ₹41,590) and Adda52’s Mega Suits (30th for ₹17,095). His total haul for the day was an impressive ₹3.76 Lakhs.

Pocket52 Team Pro and recent Masters#21 Freeze-Out victor, Dhaval ‘Dhaval’ Mudgal, almost clinched the top spot in the Ragnarok, settling for a strong runner-up finish and a substantial prize of ₹1.51 Lakhs. Mudgal’s Sunday achievements extended to four cash finishes, with total earnings of ₹2.01 Lakhs:

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Ragnarok for ₹1,51,489

> 37th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹35,352

> 48th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹11,835

> 48th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹2,232

Dhaval Mudgal’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.63 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.06 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | IPM Titles Won: 1 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.20 Crores

Other notables at the Ragnarok final table included NaveenKumar ‘gaddarinsaan’ S (3rd with ₹1.14 Lakhs), Vaibhav ‘ChoubeyJi’ Temani (7th with ₹42,120), and Ayush ‘thesetminer’ Arora (8th with ₹33,932).

With an entry buy-in of ₹4,400, Ragnarok experienced a nominal ₹24,000 in overlays. Nevertheless, the top 40 contenders had the opportunity to claim their share from the guaranteed ₹12 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹2,15,669
2. Dhaval ‘_Dhaval_’ Mudgal – ₹1,51,489
3. NaveenKumar ‘gaddarinsaan’ S – ₹1,13,731
4. Kamui – ₹86,760
5. Shardul – ₹67,496
6. user1684070393 – ₹53,011
7. Vaibhav ‘ChoubeyJi’ Temani – ₹42,120
8. Ayush ‘thesetminer’ Arora – ₹33,932

Mayank ‘MasterDevil’ Shekhar (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Snacks for ₹58,045), Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Soda for ₹58,045), and ‘bade_bhaiya’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Brunch for ₹55,719) won the other Sunday marquees on Pocket52.

Spartan Poker

Sunday Superstack – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹11,000

Entries – 189

Re-entries – 58

Re-buys – 144

Prize Pool – ₹39,10,000

Places Paid – 31

Online sensation Aditya ‘ben k rolle’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) delivered a trailblazing performance this past Sunday, amassing an impressive haul of at least ₹18.19 Lakhs, emerging as one of the day`s standout scorers. Singh’s exceptional gameplay shone brightly, securing him not one but two flagship titles on Spartan Poker, elevating his title count for the year to an impressive 16.

Singh’s most remarkable achievement came in PokerBaazi’s ₹2 Crores GTD Masters#38 Big Value, where he placed fourth for a remarkable ₹8,25,562. However, he shone brightly in Spartan Poker’s 8 PM centrepiece, the ₹30 Lakhs GTD Sunday Superstack. Overcoming a formidable field of 391 participants (189 unique) in a battle that spanned eight and a half hours, he clinched a four-way deal to seize the title and the top prize of ₹5.55 Lakhs.

But his success continued. Singh continued his winning streak in Spartan Poker’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Deepstack Turbo (6-Max), besting a strong 363-player field (165 unique) just 17 minutes earlier to take home the champion’s crown and ₹3.84 Lakhs in winnings. The runner-up in this event, Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh, finished with an impressive ₹2.58 Lakhs.

Singh’s known Sunday finishes include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹8,25,562

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹5,55,327* (four-way deal)

> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹3,83,873

> 15th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹47,438

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#35 for ₹6,430

Fresh from a successful outing at the 2023 World Series of Poker, Akshay ‘GGGenius’ Nasa returned to the online poker scene with a bang, securing his first cash finish in seven weeks. Nasa’s impressive runner-up finish in the Sunday Superstack earned him a substantial ₹5.34 Lakhs from the four-way deal, marking his best online score this year.

The other top performers in the Sunday Superstack included Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta, who secured third place and ₹5.31 Lakhs, and Kunal ‘SoormaBhopali’ Patni, who placed fourth, earning ₹4.74 Lakhs.

Patni’s Sunday was particularly fruitful, as he collected a total of ₹5.94 Lakhs through multiple deep runs:

> 4th in Spartan Poker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹4,74,475* (four-way deal)

> 23rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 BigValue for ₹72,783

> 10th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] for ₹35,295

> 51st in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹11,835

Kunal Patni’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹10.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹3.01 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #4

Other commendable finishes in the Sunday Superstack came from accomplished players like Amit ‘saaranshgarg’ Kaushik (5th for ₹2.51 Lakhs), Ishaan ‘potripper16’ Bhatia (6th for ₹1.91 Lakhs), and last night’s Ragnarok champion Young Gun Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta (8th for ₹1.02 Lakhs).

The high-stakes tournament, with an ₹11,000 entry buy-in, generated an eye-catching prize pool of ₹39.10 Lakhs, shared among the top 31 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘ben k rolle’ Singh – ₹5,55,327*
2. Akshay ‘GGGenius’ Nasa – ₹5,33,650*
3. Kashish ‘BeeTa03’ Gupta – ₹5,31,136*
4. Kunal ‘SoormaBhopali’ Patni – ₹4,74,475*
5. Amit ‘saaranshgarg’ Kaushik – ₹2,51,804
6. Ishaan ‘potripper16’ Bhatia – ₹1,91,199
7. roxko – ₹1,39,587
8. Anmol ‘Anzzzzz’ Mehta – ₹1,02,051

*denotes a four-way deal

Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 165

Re-entries- 55

Re-buys – 143

Prize Pool – ₹18,15,000

Places Paid – 31

This Sunday, the unstoppable Aditya ‘ben k rolle’ Singh (opted out of our tracking) delivered a jaw-dropping performance. Three weeks after his triumphant victory at PokerStars India’s The Big Bash – Ticket Drop Edition, Singh flexed his poker muscles, clinching two coveted flagship titles on Spartan Poker and securing cash prizes in at least three additional events. This resulted in an incredible single-evening haul of ₹18.19 Lakhs, marking Singh’s most triumphant outing of 2023 and bringing his title count for the year to an astonishing 16.

Among Singh’s successes, the fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value stood out, earning him ₹8.26 Lakhs. It was his second-best finish of the year. Yet, Singh’s poker mastery didn’t stop there. He swept two Spartan Poker’s Sunday headliners, starting at 4:18 AM, when he claimed victory in the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Deepstack Turbo (6 Max).

In a thrilling showdown in the 9:30 PM Deepstack Turbo that had 363 participants (165 unique), Singh went head-to-head with Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh in a gripping duel, emerging victorious and pocketing a handsome ₹3.84 Lakhs.

A mere 17 minutes later, Singh masterfully negotiated a four-way deal in Spartan Poker’s 8 PM headliner, the ₹30 Lakhs GTD Sunday Superstack, to seize the title and ₹5.55 Lakhs.

Singh’s known Sunday finishes include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 BigValue for ₹8,25,562

> 1st in SpartanPoker’s Sunday Superstack for ₹5,55,327* (four-way deal)

> 1st in SpartanPoker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹3,83,873

> 15th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹47,438

> 98th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#35 for ₹6,430

The Deepstack Turbo runner-up Vivek Singh also had a remarkable night, accumulating a notable ₹3.15 Lakhs from two deep finishes, including:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6 Max) for ₹2,58,456

> 13th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹56,925

Vivek Singh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹12.29 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹4.10 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #2

Tarush ‘Tarush123’ Gupta (opted out of our tracking) caught attention with a considerable haul of ₹3.48 Lakhs from four distinguished finishes, including:

> 3rd in SpartanPoker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹1,82,226

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹79,430

> 35th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#36 Big SuperStack for ₹56,880

> 93rd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹29,110

Himanshu ‘WhatIffGawd’ Arora, Friday’s Masters#23 Mini HighRoller victor and last week’s top scorer, also made waves, securing a commendable ₹4.46 Lakhs from five deep runs and surging to #12 in the Player of the Year standings. His Sunday finishes include:

> 2nd in Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹2,81,934

> 5th in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6 Max) for ₹1,16,886

> 139th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹27,034

> 40th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹14,465

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#33 (PLO-6) for ₹4,272

Himanshu Arora’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹6.54 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.47 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #5 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.35 Crores | Moves to #12 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)

The Deepstack Turbo (6 Max), with a buy-in of ₹5,500, generated a staggering prize pool of ₹18.15 Lakhs. The top 31 deserving finalists shared the impressive spoils.

Final Table Results

1. Aditya ‘Ben K Rolle’ Singh – ₹3,83,873
2. Vivek ‘KasolHieghts’ Singh – ₹2,58,456
3. Tarush ‘Tarush123’ Gupta – ₹1,82,226
4. Pranav ‘R_U_SUAR’ Khandalkar – ₹1,47,741
5. Himanshu ‘WhatIffGawd’ Arora – ₹1,16,886
6. ImperialHAL – ₹88,754

Money Heist – Triple Chance – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,100

Entries – 223

Re-entries – 114

Re-buys – 167

Prize Pool – ₹5,04,000

Places Paid – 47

Last night on Spartan Poker, a player known as ‘JoshuaSwipe,‘ active on the platform since January 2022, reached an outstanding milestone by clinching their first-ever tournament victory in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Money Heist – Triple Chance. This triumphant moment follows a solid ninth-place finish in the same 8 PM Sunday tournament the previous week. ‘JoshuaSwipe’ bested a competitive field of 504 entrants (223 unique) in an intense battle lasting over eight hours, securing a site-best ₹98,230.

JoshuaSwipe’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.38 Lakhs | Titles Won: #1

Alongside ‘JoshuaSwipe,’ other players also shone brightly. Kashish ‘Charmender’ Sachdev (opted out of our tracking) fired three shots in Money Heist – Triple Chance and landed in the runner-up position, taking home ₹61,646.

Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair exhibited remarkable consistency and prowess, racking up a total of ₹1.29 Lakhs in winnings through four in-the-money (ITM) finishes, which include:

> 6th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹41,724

> 4th in SpartanPoker’s Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹37,850

> 15th in SpartanPoker’s Deepstack Turbo (6 Max) for ₹26,862

> 240th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹22,875

Hardik Nair’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.39 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹54.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #24 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.48 Lakhs

Ashwini ‘AshG’ Ganglani also made a statement with a strong performance, amassing a total of ₹29,791 from two final table finishes:

> 7th in Spartan Poker’s Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹16,733

> 3rd in Spartan Poker’s Night Rider for ₹13,058

Ashwini Ganglani’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹32.34 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #4

The ₹1,100 buy-in multi-entry Money Heist – Triple Chance attracted an impressive crowd, creating a substantial prize pool of ₹5.04 Lakhs. The top 47 contenders found themselves on the payout list.

Final Table Results

1. JoshuaSwipe – ₹98,230
2. Kashish ‘Charmender’ Sachdev – ₹61,646
3. Billy the Kid – ₹46,022
4. Hardik ‘dickgod’ Nair – ₹37,850
5. TwoSmokingBarrels – ₹34,279
6. tull1969 – ₹22,781
7. Ashwini ‘AshG’ Ganglani – ₹16,733
8. Amit ‘duky’ Roy – ₹11,549

Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Turbo 6-Max for ₹41,061), ‘AP9009’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Night Rider for ₹29,150), Kushal ‘Bhothard’ Jain (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹29,150), ‘youngistan’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Chip Up for ₹25,425) and ‘Marshe777’ (Won ₹50K GTD Centurion for ₹9,308) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

MPL Poker

Steal Deal #128 Big Bucks Sunday – ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹770

Entries – 231

Re-entries – 155

Prize Pool – ₹3,50,000

Places Paid – 96

MPL Poker’s biggest-ever ₹1 Crore GTD Steal Deal Series powered down to a thunderous close on Sunday, marking a thrilling end to a fortnight of gripping tournaments for micro and small-stakes players.

The centrepiece of the series’ final day, the ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD Steal Deal #128 Big Bucks Sunday, drew an impressive field of 386 participants (231 unique). This event showcased the accessibility and excitement of the series, reflecting MPL Poker’s commitment to fostering competitive play across all levels.

Emerging victorious from this battle was Abhishek ‘fightnoob666173’ Kumar, who masterfully navigated the competition in the 8:30 PM tournament to claim the top prize of ₹84,000. Nipping at his heels was ‘tsixtyfour,’ who also put forth a commendable performance, securing a significant ₹45,850 as the runner-up.

Interestingly, the ₹770 entry buy-in Sunday tournament witnessed an overlay deficit of ₹79,800, translating to a 22.80% shortfall. While this might seem like a setback, it was a boon for the top 96 finishers who cashed in on the added value.

Final Table Results

1. Abhishek ‘fightnoob666173’ Kumar – ₹84,000
2. tsixtyfour – ₹45,850
3. akkiii007 – ₹24,500
4. pouuthdd – ₹14,000
5. rpgsystem706175 – ₹10,500
6. rahimkhan66 – ₹8,750

PokerSaint

Diamond – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Total Entries – 338

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 65

Akash ‘Dolorprovider’ Saluja took centre stage on PokerSaint this weekend, winning the primetime Sunday flagship, the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Diamond. In a fierce competition against a field of 338 players (including re-entries), Saluja battled his way to the top and clinched the champion’s prize, a substantial sum of ₹1.32 Lakhs.

The action at the final table intensified, culminating in a four-way deal. This led to significant payouts for the other top contenders ‘BenjaminRolle’ (2nd for ₹1.20 Lakhs), ‘AJ_PRO’ (3rd for ₹1.13 Lakhs), and Bhushan ‘funchampion’ Sohani (4th for ₹85,634).

With an entry buy-in of ₹2,750, the Sunday tournament experienced an overlay of ₹1.55 Lakhs. This added value was a boon to the top 65 finishers, who all grabbed a share of the prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Akash ‘Dolorprovider’ Saluja – ₹1,31,648*
2. BenjaminRolle – ₹1,19,832*
3. AJ_PRO – ₹1,13,129*
4. Bhushan ‘funchampion’ Sohani – ₹85,634
5. Gopalj – ₹44,019
6. Satrjan – ₹31,141
7. Bakara – ₹25,324
8. JeevanJuwaaHai – ₹20,593

*denotes a four-way deal

PokerDangal

Sunday PLO 6 – ₹50K GTD

Buy-in – ₹330

Entries – 73

Re-buys – 35

Prize Pool – ₹50,000

Places Paid – 17

PokerDangal’s ₹50K GTD Sunday PLO 6 proved a battleground of skill and strategy this past weekend. With a field of 105 competitors, including 73 unique entries, the tournament was a test of endurance and poker acumen.

Emerging as the Sunday primetime event champion was a regular PokerDangal player known by the moniker ‘destroyer.‘ Battling through the skilled field, ‘destroyer’ took down the title in a stunning victory, pocketing ₹12,000.

Hot on ‘destroyer’s’ heels was ‘AbhayGupt,’ who put up an impressive fight to finish in second place. For his valiant efforts, ‘AbhayGupt’ secured a payday of ₹8,500.

Final Table Results

1. destroyer – ₹12,000
2. AbhayGupt – ₹8,500
3. RobMorgan – ₹6,000
4. Bazzzeee123 – ₹4,500
5. riddhisiddhi108 – ₹3,500
6. MithleshTrace – ₹2,500

PokerStars India

Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 157

Re-entries – 150

Regular Prize Pool – ₹7,67,500

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹7,67,500

Total Prize Pool – ₹15,35,000

Places Paid – 39

Manish ‘theoldestkid’ Lakhotia, the renowned poker maestro from Siliguri, made waves this Sunday, amassing a remarkable ₹4.43 Lakhs from five exceptional finishes that included both a title win and a final table appearance.

Lakhotia, currently ranked 7th in the Player of the Year standings and 3rd in all-time winnings on our tracked database, masterfully navigated a stacked field of 307 entrants (157 unique) in PokerStars India’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO]. After making four entries, he secured his third victory in the 5 PM Sunday tournament, walking away with a lucrative ₹2.77 Lakhs prize (₹1.51 Lakhs in bounties). Close on his heels was Pranay ‘pranay1245’ Thawait, who bagged the runner-up payday, earning ₹1.58 Lakhs (₹31,758 in bounties).

Manish Lakhotia’s Sunday finishes include:

> 1st in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] for ₹2,76,834

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#37 (6-Max) Turbo for ₹1,03,245

> 156th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹24,954

> 16th in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹24,140

> 12th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹13,718

Young Gun Arsh ‘BiggggTymeR’ Grover, ranked #5 in the POY standings, enjoyed a prosperous haul, raking in almost ₹1.80 Lakhs across four deep runs punctuated by two notable final table scores, including:

> 4th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] for ₹1,11,716

> 8th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹52,600

> 61st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#31 Warm Up for ₹8,368

> 41st in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹7,549

Arsh Grover’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹15.75 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹6.75 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.91 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹59.71 Lakhs | Ranked #5 in the 2023 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes) | Ranked #20 in Annual Profits

Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka had an eventful Sunday, amassing ₹97,613 from four deep runs, including:

> 8th in PokerStars India’s Sunday Special [8-Max, PKO] for ₹36,957

> 16th in Spartan Poker’s Money Heist – Triple Chance for ₹34,279

> 26th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#31 Warm Up for ₹18,828

> 42nd in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹7,549

Mayank Maruka’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.36 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹67.17 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #23

Several other high-profile players left their mark on the Sunday Special final table, including the top-ranked player in the country, Young Gun Gaurav ‘3betPanda’ Sood (3rd for ₹1.02 Lakhs), Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni (5th for ₹86,526), Young Gun Laksh ‘B00MTilt23’ Pal Singh (6th for ₹38,788), Sriharsha ‘1ll|1ll1|ll1|’ Doddapaneni (7th for ₹46,645), and Anant ‘antypanty123’ Chaudhary (9th for ₹31,599).

With a buy-in of ₹5,500, the flagship tournament attracted a broad spectrum of talented players, culminating in a substantial prize pool of ₹15.35 Lakhs. The top 39 finishers reaped their well-earned share of the pot.

Final Table Results

1. Manish ‘theoldestkid’ Lakhotia – ₹2,76,834
2. Pranay ‘pranay1245’ Thawait – ₹1,58,044
3. Gaurav ‘3betPanda’ Sood – ₹1,01,531
4. Arsh ‘BiggggTymeR’ Grover – ₹1,11,716
5. Rahul ‘Unleashed2519’ Sahni – ₹86,526
6. Laksh ‘B00MTilt23’ Pal Singh – ₹38,788
7. Sriharsha ‘1ll|1ll1|ll1|’ Doddapaneni – ₹46,645
8. Mayank ‘riverrshiverr’ Maruka – ₹36,957
9. Anant ‘antypanty123’ Chaudhary – ₹31,599

Clinton ‘Clinton Tavares’ Tavares (Won ₹1.75 Lakhs GTD Big Bubble Rush for ₹63,191), ‘rpthepoet’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Ultrasonic for ₹26,445), ‘shabbu51’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹16,872) and ‘CR7 Official’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹12,170) won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Adda52

Big Whale – ₹30 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹16,500

Entries – 147

Re-entries – 106

Prize Pool – ₹37,95,006

Places Paid – 27

Emerging from the shadows of his runner-up finish in The Elite on Friday, Young Gun Ujjwal ‘fourteenk’ Narwal (opted out of our tracking) roared back into the spotlight on Sunday. Breaking his nearly month-long title drought, Narwal demonstrated a fearless playstyle, firing four aggressive bullets in Adda52’s ₹30 Lakhs GTD Big Whale. After an intense eight-hour battle against 253 contenders (147 unique), he emerged as the victor, becoming the seventh Big Whale champion and seizing a handsome ₹9.07 Lakhs prize. ‘JackNotMa’ (anonymity requested) narrowly missed the top spot but secured a commendable ₹6.67 Lakhs as the runner-up.

Amid this thrilling competition, Venkatesh ‘NotLikeThis’ Mukundan, fresh from his Tuesday’s Masters#6 victory, continued to shine. He accumulated ₹3.06 Lakhs from seven deep runs, which included two remarkable final table finishes:

> 5th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹2,18,213

> 8th in Adda52’s Sunday Showdown for ₹22,697

> 316th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value for ₹20,795

> 37th in Spartan Poker’s Deepstack Turbo (6-Max) for ₹17,787

> 34th in Adda52’s Mega Suits for ₹17,095

> 27th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#33 (PLO – 6) for ₹5,340

> 116th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#31 Warm Up for ₹3,766

Venkatesh Mukundan’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹49.28 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #7 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.12 Crores | Ranked #8 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Leaderboard

The Big Whale’s final table also featured Rishabh ‘rishabh002’ Gupta (3rd for ₹4.42 Lakhs), Ankit ‘imluckbox’ Bajaj (4th for ₹3.23 Lakhs), and Manik ‘royalty’ Kapoor (6th for ₹1.61 Lakhs).

With a buy-in of ₹16,500, the Sunday flagship event amassed a whopping ₹37.95 Lakhs in the prize pool. The top 27 gladiators were rewarded, with payouts starting at a respectable ₹34,155.

Final Table Results

1. Ujjwal ‘fourteenk’ Narwal – ₹9,07,434
2. JackNotMa – ₹6,67,491
3. Rishabh ‘rishabh002’ Gupta – ₹4,42,118
4. Ankit ‘imluckbox’ Bajaj – ₹3,22,575
5. Venkatesh ‘NotLikeThis’ Mukundan – ₹2,18,213
6. Manik ‘royalty’ Kapoor – ₹1,61,288

Mega Suits – ₹25 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹5,500

Entries – 255

Re-entries – 249

Prize Pool – ₹25,20,000

Places Paid – 55

In a stunning display of skill and determination, Adda52’s ‘Thir31’ made an unforgettable debut by winning the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Mega Suits. Having been active on the site for just two weeks, ‘Thir31’ faced a daunting field of 504 entries (255 unique) in the 7:30 PM flagship and emerged victorious after eight-and-a-half hours of intense gameplay. This remarkable achievement marks their first victory on the platform, earning an impressive ₹4.26 Lakhs.

Thir31’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.30 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹3.62 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #1

Mega Suits culminated in a thrilling three-way deal. Jayjit ‘pokerminator’ Ray, who celebrated victory in last month’s The Big Show, secured the runner-up position, pocketing a rewarding ₹4.13 Lakhs. Not far behind, Akshat ‘akshat03’ Sharma, the #3 ranked player on the Indian Poker Masters leaderboard, made a strong third-place finish, taking home ₹4.11 Lakhs.

Other notable performances at the Mega Suits final table included Arman ‘Batman_poker’ Khan, who finished sixth for ₹92,050, and Young Gun Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover, who stood eighth, earning ₹52,600.

With an entry buy-in of ₹5,500, Mega Suits generated an impressive prize pool of ₹25.20 Lakhs, ensuring that the top 55 finishers received their well-deserved share.

Final Table Results

1. Thir31 – ₹4,25,730*
2. Jayjit ‘pokerminator’ Ray – ₹4,12,577*
3. Akshat ‘akshat03’ Sharma – ₹4,10,943*
4. UNKNOWN – ₹1,97,250
5. UNKNOWN – ₹1,31,500
6. Arman ‘Batman_poker’ Khan – ₹92,050
7. rj147 – ₹65,750
8. Arsh ‘bigggtymer’ Grover – ₹52,600

* denotes a three-way deal

Sunday Showdown – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 232

Re-entries – 164

Prize Pool – ₹10,00,000

Places Paid – 44

Rahul ‘poker_king52’ Purohit, known for his championship performance in ITM #34 DST in March and victory in last month’s Morning Adda, showcased his poker mastery in Adda52’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Sunday Showdown last night. Triumphing over a challenging field of 396 contenders (232 unique) in a nail-biting seven-hour duel, Purohit secured his first six-figure score in over four months, netting an impressive ₹1.91 Lakhs.

Ayush ‘ayush2407’ Mittal, another seasoned player on Adda52, pushed Purohit to the limit in the 7 PM Sunday tournament but ultimately settled for a respectable runner-up finish, earning ₹1.41 Lakhs.

Purohit’s remarkable day was not limited to a single event. He also marked his territory in PokerBaazi’s Masters#38 Big Value, placing 313th and adding ₹20,795 to his total Sunday earnings of ₹2.12 Lakhs. His online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.15 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹16.66 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #6

Several other noteworthy competitors graced the Sunday Showdown final table, including Nandan ‘LotJ24’ Pugalia (4th for ₹76,701), last night’s Money Heist Triple Chance finalist Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair (6th for ₹41,724), Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey (7th for ₹30,774) and Big Whale finalist Venkatesh ‘NotLikeThis’ Mukundan (8th for ₹22,697).

With its ₹2,750 entry fee, the Sunday Showdown missed its 400-player guarantee by just four entries. Nevertheless, the top 44 finishers shared in the grand ₹10 Lakhs prize pool.

Final Table Results

1. Rahul ‘poker_king52’ Purohit – ₹1,91,170
2. Ayush ‘ayush2407’ Mittal – ₹1,40,998
3. UNKNOWN – ₹1,03,994
4. Nandan ‘LotJ24’ Pugalia – ₹76,701
5. hissickness – ₹56,571
6. Hardik ‘hardiknair1999’ Nair – ₹41,724
7. Siddharth ‘gabandheer’ Pandey – ₹30,774
8. Venkatesh ‘NotLikeThis’ Mukundan – ₹22,697

‘josephine25’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Holdem Bash for ₹69,500), ‘Meghnaath2105’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Sunday Bounty for ₹19,569) and ‘Vickymohta’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sunday Night PLO for ₹12,943) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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Former The Millionaire champion Rohan Bhasin seized the spotlight with an impressive victory in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack, pocketing a substantial ₹5.88 Lakhs.

Not far behind, Vaibhav Sharma, the MoneyMaker 25.0 runner-up, marked his Monday with an impressive ₹5.41 Lakhs from two top finishes: a title in Masters#41 MonsterStack (₹1.80 Lakhs) and a runner-up finish in Masters#42 SuperStack (₹3.58 Lakhs), breaking a nearly three-month-long title drought.

On Adda52, Areyann Gurbaxani flew to victory in Iron Man, marking his third win in the Monday flagship with a handsome ₹2.37 Lakhs prize. His successful spree continued with five other cash finishes, adding up to ₹2.89 Lakhs.

‘SPRINT King’ Pradip Ghosh displayed his online MTT prowess with total Monday earnings exceeding ₹2.43 Lakhs. His triumphs included PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 title (₹1.07 Lakhs) and a solid fourth-place finish in Masters#44 Turbo (₹1.21 Lakhs). This performance catapulted him to #2 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Indian Poker Masters leaderboard.

Masters#40 played down to a three-way deal with Neeraj Sattawat (₹1.11 Lakhs) and Meyoolangki Myrphet (₹92,395), notching up hefty payouts.

Sameer Agarwal battled his way to victory in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo, earning ₹2.40 Lakhs in an intense seven-hour showdown. Hardik Nair, who was on the cusp of his third title this month, ended with a laudable ₹2.56 Lakhs, amassing ₹3.09 Lakhs from a remarkable three final table finishes.

Saurabh Rohila, the IOPC 13.0 The Crown victor, dazzled in Spartan Poker’s The CashMaker – Triple Chance, securing a stellar ₹2.23 Lakhs. Karan Malhotra clinched second place, banking ₹1.50 Lakhs (won ₹1.79 Lakhs overall).

Mihir Thakkar dominated Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks, grabbing his best score this year worth ₹1.83 Lakhs. Site-regular Janani Ghosh narrowly missed the top spot, netting ₹1.29 Lakhs.

A night of firsts saw PokerBaazi’s ‘predictkar’ landing a debut win in Masters#43 (PLO-5), pocketing a record ₹1 Lakh. Not far behind, Natansh Basandra, the former BSS Value Boost champion, placed second for ₹61,366 (won ₹74,524 overall).

PokerStars India regular ‘7Braveheart’ prevailed in PokerStars India’s Eliminator – Ticket Drop Edition, banking ₹88,763. Vaibhav Bhatia ended as the runner-up, pocketing ₹52,915.

Monday’s roll of honour also spotlighted Shweta Kumari, Kamal Joshi, Archit Saraogi, Chaitanya Dhingra, Yuvraj Bhardwaj, Nikhel Anand, Satyapal Singh, and Aditya Sharma.

Here are the Monday highlights!

PokerBaazi

Masters#42 SuperStack – ₹40 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹4,400

Entries – 575

Re-entries – 619

Prize Pool – ₹47,76,000

Places Paid – 148

Rohan ‘likeaboss85’ Bhasin (opted out from tracking), a former The Millionaire champion, truly lived up to his moniker in Monday’s intense face-off. Displaying unwavering determination, he fired four bullets, skillfully navigating a challenging ensemble of 1,194 contenders (575 unique) in PokerBaazi’s Indian Poker Masters Day 7 headliner, the ₹40 Lakhs GTD Masters#42 SuperStack. His strategic prowess clinched him the top spot, granting him the day’s highest payout of ₹5.88 Lakhs.

Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma, The MoneyMaker 25.0 runner-up, trailed just behind Bhasin. He concluded the event as the day’s second triumphant player, amassing an impressive sum of ₹5.41 Lakhs. Sharma’s outstanding day was marked by three deep runs, a title victory, and a gripping runner-up position.

Sharma`s Monday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹3,58,200

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹1,79,835* (three-way deal)

> 105th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹2,869

Vaibhav Sharma’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.41 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹31.88 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Other notable names gracing the Masters#42 SuperStack final table included Rising Star Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh (3rd for ₹2,86,560), Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat (5th for ₹1,82,921), and Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B (8th for ₹71,640).

With a buy-in set at ₹4,400, the Masters#42 SuperStack distributed rewards to the top 148 finishers, drawing from an impressive prize pool totalling ₹47.76 Lakhs.

Final Table Results

1. Rohan ‘likeaboss85’ Bhasin – ₹5,88,403
2. Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma – ₹3,58,200
3. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹2,86,560
4. sw1612 – ₹2,30,681
5. Kovid ‘fzzzyyy’ Saraswat – ₹1,82,921
6. hiti03 – ₹1,37,071
7. DancingShrimp – ₹97,908
8. Vinay ‘Vinstill’ B – ₹71,640

Masters#44 Turbo – ₹15 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,750

Entries – 543

Re-entries – 458

Prize Pool – ₹25,02,000

Places Paid – 148

Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal clinched one of five Indian Poker Masters titles awarded on Monday, putting on an extraordinary show at PokerBaazi’s ₹15 Lakhs GTD Masters#44 Turbo. He outplayed a massive field of 1,001 opponents (543 unique) in the 9 PM tournament, lasting a gruelling seven hours. Agarwal eventually claimed the prize of ₹2.40 Lakhs following a heads-up deal, ending an over two-month title drought since winning the IOPC #23 (Mid) on June 3.

His close competitor, Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair, nearly captured his third online title of the month. Though falling just short, Nair left with the lion`s share of the prize money, securing ₹2.56 Lakhs in second place from the heads-up deal.

Sameer Agarwal`s Monday performance yielded ₹2.48 Lakhs in total winnings across two deep runs, which include:

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹2,39,760* (heads-up deal)

> 138th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹8,597

Sameer Agarwal’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹41.86 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹9.42 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2 | IPM Titles Won: #1

Hardik Nair also made waves with his exceptional performance, amassing ₹3.09 Lakhs from three final table appearances. This included two remarkable second-place finishes:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹2,56,235* (heads-up deal)

> 2nd in Adda52’s Voyager for ₹39,215

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s Daily Turbo (6-Max) for ₹13,857

Hardik Nair’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.43 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55.20 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #25

Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh was another standout performer, scooping up ₹2.43 Lakhs across four deep runs, winning an Indian Poker Masters title and posting another final table finish – ascending to #2 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM leaderboard.

Ghosh’s Monday finishes include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹1,20,871

> 14th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹9,658

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹1,07,045

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹5,553

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.22 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.18 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.72 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹51.12 Lakhs | Ranked #19 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard | IPM Titles Won: #2 | Moves to #2 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Leaderboard

Aditya ‘adiwankenobi’ Wadhwani, renowned poker commentator and streamer, collected ₹54,540 through two commendable runs while live-streaming his entire Monday session.

> 7th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹51,301

> 77th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹3,239

Aditya Wadhwani’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹74.59 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹28.19 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #2

You can watch a replay of Wadhwani’s live stream below.

Other notable players at the Masters#44 Turbo final table included Arshia ‘FlowerMama9’ Mehta (6th for ₹71,822) and the top-ranked player in the country, Young Gun Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood (8th for ₹37,538).

With an entry buy-in of ₹2,750, the Masters#44 Turbo created a striking ₹25.02 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing the advertised guarantee. This significant sum was shared among the top 148 contenders.

Final Table Results

1. Sameer ‘tandoori’ Agarwal – ₹2,39,760*
2. Hardik ‘HARDIKHARDIK’ Nair – ₹2,56,235*
3. favkapil – ₹1,50,150
4. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹1,20,871
5. Lakpabhutia – ₹95,846
6. Arshia ‘FlowerMama9’ Mehta – ₹71,822
7. Aditya ‘adiwankenobi’ Wadhwani – ₹51,301
8. Gaurav ‘gaug17’ Sood – ₹37,538

*denotes a heads-up deal

Masters#41 MonsterStack – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 342

Re-entries – 289

Prize Pool – ₹12,62,000

Places Paid – 113

Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma made a roaring comeback to the forefront of the poker scene this past Monday, amassing an impressive ₹5.41 Lakhs through three significant cash finishes, including a triumphant victory and a second-place finish. This powerful performance catapulted him to the #29 position on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Indian Poker Masters leaderboard, placing him in the #2 spot on the Monday charts.

Sharma’s fearless strategy broke his nearly three-month-long title drought, culminating in a grand prize of ₹1.80 Lakhs in PokerBaazi’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Masters#41 MonsterStack. The intense seven-hour battle saw Sharma fire three bullets, eventually claiming victory. Another player, known as ‘Sunnysolanki,’ a mid-stakes grinder, also recorded a personal best, earning ₹1.37 Lakhs for a second-place finish in the 6 PM Indian Poker Master event.

Sharma’s Monday finishes include:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹3,58,200

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹1,79,835

> 105th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹2,869

Vaibhav Sharma’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.45 Crores| Lifetime Profits: ₹31.88 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #3

Meanwhile, Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia also made a notable performance, reeling in ₹73,807 through three cash finishes:

> 5th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹51,742

> 49th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹12,513

> 100th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹9,552

Ankit Jajodia’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.47 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹86.83 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #16

Other notables on the Masters#41 MonsterStack final table included Vinay ‘keechad’ Verma (6th for ₹35,841) and Rehmat ‘Seinfeld’ Singh Walia (8th for ₹21,328).

With a ₹2,200 entry buy-in, Masters#41 MonsterStack amassed a staggering ₹12.62 Lakhs in the prize pool, over 50% more than its listed guarantee. The winnings were shared among 113 participants, underscoring the intense competition and popularity of the event.

Final Table Results

1. Vaibhav ‘BeBoT’ Sharma – ₹1,79,835
2. Sunnysolanki – ₹1,36,548
3. Harsh23Yadav – ₹1,07,270
4. yano – ₹69,410
5. Ankit ‘akj290’ Jajodia – ₹51,742
6. Vinay ‘keechad’ Verma – ₹35,841
7. HappyHunter – ₹25,997
8. Rehmat ‘Seinfeld’ Singh Walia – ₹21,328

Masters#40 – ₹7 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,650

Entries – 325

Re-entries – 292

Total Prize Pool – ₹9,25,500

Places Paid – 113

‘SPRINT King’ Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh continues to gain recognition for his exceptional consistency in big-ticket online tournaments. His extraordinary August run began with a triumphant victory at the Masters#7 (6-Max) Turbo last Tuesday and continued with an impressive performance at Friday’s The Elite. Ghosh further solidified his reputation with a championship win, a final table finish, and two other deep runs last night, earning over ₹2.43 Lakhs in the process.

The highlight of Ghosh’s Monday success came around 10:30 PM last night when he captured his second Indian Poker Masters title at PokerBaazi. His victory came in the ₹7 Lakhs GTD Masters#40, where he masterfully navigated a 617-strong field (325 unique) and took down the 4:30 PM tournament for ₹1.07 Lakhs, following a three-way deal.

But Ghosh’s triumph didn’t stop there. Mere hours after his victory, he was on the cusp of adding another IPM title to his collection but ultimately finished in a respectable fourth in Masters#44 Turbo, netting ₹1.21 Lakhs. His remarkable performance in yesterday’s Indian Poker Masters events, including a title, final table finish, and another deep run, elevated his leaderboard points to 7,121, thrusting him to the #2 position on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM leaderboard.

Ghosh’s notable Monday achievements include:

> 4th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹1,20,871

> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹1,07,045* (three-way deal)

> 14th in Adda52’s IronMan for ₹9,658

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹5,553

Pradip Ghosh’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.23 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹2.19 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.72 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹51.12 Lakhs | Ranked #19 in the 2023 TLB (Points) Leaderboard | IPM Titles Won: #2 | Ranked #2 on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD IPM Leaderboard

The Masters#40’s conclusion was thrilling, culminating in a nail-biting three-way deal. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat secured second place with an impressive ₹1.11 Lakhs, while Meyoolangki ‘Yomme’ Myrphet took third place, earning ₹92,395.

Other notable players at the Masters#40 final table were Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain, who finished fifth with ₹37,946, and Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz, who took eighth place, garnering ₹15,641.

With an affordable entry fee of ₹1,650, Masters#40 not only met its guarantee but surpassed it, amassing a total prize pool of ₹9.26 Lakhs. This was distributed amongst the top 113 finishers.

Final Table Results

1. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh – ₹1,07,045*
2. Neeraj ‘neerunj’ Sattawat – ₹1,11,251*
3. Meyoolangki ‘Yomme’ Myrphet – ₹92,395*
4. sw1612 – ₹50,903
5. Paras ‘PARASJAIN1717’ Jain – ₹37,946
6. amu218 – ₹26,284
7. standon108 – ₹19,065
8. Abdul ‘ManiakGod’ Aziz – ₹15,641

* denotes a three-way deal

Masters#43 (PLO-5) – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹880

Entries – 386

Re-entries – 561

Prize Pool – ₹7,57,600

Places Paid – 115

In a display of skill and tenacity, PokerBaazi user ‘predictkar’ claimed his first-ever title victory last night after just over two months of competing in PLO tournaments on the platform. His triumph came following an intense eight-hour battle in the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Masters#43 (PLO-5). Facing off against a formidable starting field of 947 entries (386 unique), ‘predictkar’ emerged victorious in the 8:30 PM IPM tournament, earning a personal-best prize of ₹1 Lakh.

predictkar’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹1.32 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹29,047 | Titles Won in 2023: #1

The Masters#43 (PLO-5) saw former BSS Value Boost champion Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra make an aggressive push, entering the event an impressive five times. His perseverance paid off, resulting in a runner-up finish and a prize of ₹61,366. He collectively added ₹74,524 across four deep runs, including:

> 2nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#43 (PLO-5) for ₹61,366

> 16th in PokerBaazi’s (7-Max) Afternoon Boost for ₹5,414

> 112th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹4,505

> 62nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹3,239

Natansh Basandra’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹44.79 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.86 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #10

Rounding out the Masters#43 (PLO-5) podium was Prakashchandra ‘pcc2192’ Choudhary, who secured third place and a prize of ₹49,774.

Last Thursday’s Pocket Magnets runner-up, Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, had a strong showing on Monday. He collected ₹1.09 Lakhs from six significant finishes, including two final table appearances:

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s The CashMaker – Triple Chance for ₹51,492

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#43 (PLO-5) for ₹25,910

> 11th in PokerStars India’s Eliminator – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹10,503

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹8,597

> 18th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹8,209

> 109th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹3,912

Harsh Bubna online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.96 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12

The ₹880 entry buy-in Masters#43 (PLO-5) generated a lucrative prize pool of ₹7.58 Lakhs. The top 115 finishers received payouts for their commendable gameplay.

Final Table Results

1. predictkar – ₹1,00,003
2. Natansh ‘Evilbunny36’ Basandra – ₹61,366
3. Prakashchandra ‘pcc2192’ Choudhary – ₹49,774
4. laviahuja – ₹41,592
5. gd1921 – ₹33,637
6. Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna – ₹25,910

₹50 Lakhs GTD Masters#39 Afternoon Value – Qualifier 1

Q1> Entries – 480 | Re-entries – 222 | Survivors – 53 | Chip Leader – ‘Psycho91’ (609,000)

Indian Poker Masters Leaderboard Rankings After Day 7

The excitement was palpable on Day 7 of PokerBaazi’s mammoth ₹28-plus Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters (IPM). As five high-stakes games were played out, the anticipation for an unforgettable Monday clash grew. The intense battles resulted in significant shifts on the ₹60 Lakhs GTD Indian Poker Masters leaderboard.

A player to watch, PokerBaazi user ‘Sw1612,’ rose dramatically from the #6 spot to the pinnacle of the IPM leaderboard. While they haven’t captured a title yet, ‘Sw1612’ ended the day with an impressive 7,189 points. The standout performance in the series includes four vital final table appearances, featuring a seventh-place finish in Masters#3 (7-Max), a second-place spot in Masters#35, and two fourth-place achievements in Masters#40 and Masters#42 SuperStack.

Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh also turned heads, propelling himself to the highly sought-after #2 position on the IPM leaderboard. Just shy of the top with 7,121 points, Ghosh’s impressive wins in Masters#7 (6-Max) Turbo and the Masters#40 last night, along with three other FT finishes, underscore his rapid ascent.

Another remarkable performance came from Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor, who solidified his #3 rank. Accumulating 6,692 points from an extraordinary 21 cash finishes in this inaugural series, Kapoor marked his presence with consecutive wins in Masters#4 and Masters#8 Bounty, complemented by two additional final table finishes.

Rounding off the top six are Shailesh ‘MrShailesh’ Patel (6,506 points), Akshat ‘takingcuntrol’ Sharma (6,330 points) and Vikram ‘Poker_lover’ Mishra (6,309 points).

Rank	Player	Points
1	'sw1612'	7,189
2	Pradip 'Nit2Donk' Ghosh	7,121
3	Mohak 'tiltin' Kapoor	6,692
4	Shailesh 'MrShailesh' Patel	6,506
5	Akshat 'takingcuntrol' Sharma	6,330
6	Vikram 'Poker_lover' Mishra	6,309
7	Kashish 'BeeTa03' Gupta	5,724
8	Venkatesh 'Psyberius' Mukundan	5,705
9	Rajneesh 'msdhoni' Thakur	5,699
10	Ganesh 'Ganesh24' Durgade	5,267

Kamal “bagdadi345” Joshi (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹60,466), Archit ‘Rareability’ Saraogi (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Midnight SPRINT for ₹57,720), ‘Acegikmoqsu’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PLO-6 Boost Monster for ₹36,000), ‘ishan099999’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Night SPRINT for ₹49,770), and Chaitanya ‘chaitanyadhingra’ Dhingra (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Morning SPRINT for ₹29,900) won the other PokerBaazi marquees.

Pocket52

Pocket Jacks – ₹10 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 241

Re-entries – 132

Prize Pool – ₹11,19,000

Places Paid – 60

Monday night witnessed a riveting display of poker skills by Mihir ‘gameofdeath’ Thakkar, who took the top spot in Pocket52’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Pocket Jacks. Thakkar outmanoeuvred a fierce field of 373 competitors (241 unique) in the 8 PM flagship event in his year’s best performance. His skilful play led to a well-earned victory and an outstanding prize of ₹1.83 Lakhs. Janani ‘Khapa’ Ghosh also made her mark, clinching the runner-up position and a hefty ₹1.29 Lakhs award.

Mihir Thakkar’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.10 Crores

Joining Thakkar in the limelight was The MoneyMaker 30.0 champion Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan. Mohan’s persistent efforts paid off at the Pocket Jacks final table, and he added ₹1.07 Lakhs to his earnings across six cash finishes, including:

> 3rd in Pocket52’s Pocket Jacks for ₹73,637

> 59th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹10,010

> 130th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹8,597

> 5th in Adda52’s Afternoon Adda for ₹6,250

> 67th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 Monster Stack for ₹4,417

> 56th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹4,072

Sanjay Mohan’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.11 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹42.31 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #11

The ₹3,300 entry buy-in Pocket Jacks generated a guarantee-crushing prize pool of ₹11.19 Lakhs. The top 60 performers were recognized and rewarded for their excellent gameplay.

Final Table Results

1. Mihir ‘gameofdeath’ Thakkar – ₹1,83,063
2. Janani ‘Khapa’ Ghosh – ₹1,28,575
3. fishvsshark – ₹96,528
4. Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan – ₹73,637
5. kholnayak – ₹57,286
6. sagarmaheshwari – ₹44,993
7. bamyth2020 – ₹35,749
8. Harveyhomes – ₹28,800

Gladiator – ₹5 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,200

Entries – 166

Re-entries – 65

Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000

Places Paid – 36

In a thrilling display of talent and strategy, Shweta ‘born4skier‘ Kumari clinched victory in Pocket52`s 7 PM Monday tournament, the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Gladiator. Part of a 231-strong (166 unique) field, this mystery player triumphed, capturing the title and an impressive ₹92,866 in prize money. But the evening wasn’t only about Shweta Kuamri, another standout performer, Dinesh ‘fishvsshark’ Sahani, also demonstrated remarkable skill, securing a rewarding ₹65,228 as the runner-up.

With its ₹2,200 entry buy-in, the Monday marquee event experienced a slight shortfall in participation, leading to an overlay deficit of ₹38,000. Nevertheless, the top 36 finishers found their efforts well-compensated, each crossing the money line.

Final Table Results

1. Shweta ‘born4skier’ Kumari – 92,866
2. Dinesh ‘fishvsshark’ Sahani – 65,228
3. Ishita ‘Ishita’ Arora – 48,970
4. Kritarth ‘Pahaadi’ Pant – 37,357
5. Mohammad ‘HassiAces’ Hasibullah – 29,062
6. Devvrat ‘Rmgkks’ Pathak – 22,825
7. Kashish ‘Kamui’ Gupta – 18,136
8. Rahul ‘Poker_God’ Darak – 14,610

‘gotnochange’ (Won ₹3 Lakhs GTD Snacks for ₹50,920), and Yuvraj ‘Hayabusaa’ Bhardwaj (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Brunch for ₹38,697), and won the other Pocket52 marquees.

Spartan Poker

The CashMaker – Triple Chance – ₹9 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹3,300

Entries – 148

Re-entries – 64

Re-buys – 139

Prize Pool – ₹10,53,000

Places Paid – 31

The Monday night stage was set at Spartan Poker’s ₹9 Lakhs GTD The CashMaker – Triple Chance, and the IOPC 13.0 The Crown victor Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila seized the champion’s title. Facing a starting field of 351 entries (148 unique), Rohila’s superior play led him to the grand prize of ₹2.23 Lakhs, all within a thrilling eight-hour contest.

Fresh from his third-place finish in Friday’s The Elite, Karan ‘Engineerlonda’ Malhotra secured a commendable runner-up payday of ₹1.50 Lakhs, adding to his total earnings of ₹1.79 Lakhs from two deep runs, including:

> 2nd in Spartan Poker’s The CashMaker – Triple Chance for ₹1,49,947

> 45th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹28,656

Karan Malhotra’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.92 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.23 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.59 Crores

Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, last week`s The CashMaker – Triple Chance winner, fought hard to defend his title. Chakravarthy entered the tournament with three stacks (six total bullets), making them all count. While he finished 16th from one stack, Chakravarthy navigated skillfully to the final table with the two other stacks. Adhering to the tournament rules, he received the eighth-place payout for his shorter stack and secured a commendable third-place finish from the merged stack, amassing a total ₹1.47 Lakhs in the tournament.

Chakravarthy`s ITM finishes in The CashMaker – Triple Chance include:

> 3rd for ₹1,05,721

> 16th for ₹14,005

> 8th for ₹27,483

Chakravarthy’s success extended beyond this event, as he also cashed Adda52’s Iron Man (49th for ₹5,312), contributing to total Tuesday earnings of ₹1.53 Lakhs.

Sashank Chakravarthy’s online stats (excluding PokerStars India): Lifetime Winnings: ₹2.32 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55.01 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2023: #9

Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna, last Thursday’s Pocket Magnets runner-up finisher, accumulated ₹1.09 Lakhs from six cash finishes:

> 6th in Spartan Poker’s The CashMaker – Triple Chance for ₹51,492

> 6th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#43 (PLO-5) for ₹25,910

> 11th in PokerStars India’s Eliminator – Ticket Drop Edition for ₹10,503

> 120th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 Superstack for ₹8,597

> 18th in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹8,209

> 109th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 Monsterstack for ₹3,912

Harsh Bubna’s online stats (excluding Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.95 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.16 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #12

Poker coach Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh was among The CashMaker finalists, clinching a seventh-place score of ₹37,592.

The CashMaker – Triple Chance, featuring a buy-in of ₹3,300, generated a substantial ₹10.53 Lakhs prize pool, surpassing its advertised guarantee. The top 31 performing players walked away with well-deserved payouts.

Final Table Results

1. Saurabh ‘darksider’ Rohila – ₹2,22,710
2. Karan ‘Engineerlonda’ Malhotra – ₹1,49,947
3. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹1,05,721
4. Letschill – ₹85,714
5. TwoSmokingBarrels – ₹67,813
6. Harsh ‘Chiraunjilal Khosla’ Bubna – ₹51,492
7. Mithun ‘1NTU1T1ON’ Mahesh – ₹37,592
8. Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy – ₹27,483

‘viacheslav’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Daily Turbo 6-Max for ₹60,218), ‘BiggBuLlll’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Stack for ₹41,478), ‘PokerKnight’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Dark Knight for ₹32,130), Nikhel ‘aludra02’ Anand (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Night Rider for ₹28,600), Satyapal ‘Burgersingh’ Singh (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Chip Up for ₹26,645), ‘Donkanator’ (Won ₹75K GTD Hold’em PKO for ₹21,887) and ‘Arif jinani1’ (Won ₹50K GTD Centurion for ₹10,564) won the other Spartan Poker marquees.

PokerSaint

Amethyst- ₹4 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹1,500

Total Entries – 264

Prize Pool – ₹4,00,000

Places Paid – 47

In a captivating showdown at PokerSaint, ‘Ciaociao4‘ showcased exemplary prowess among a competitive roster of 279 players (including re-entries), clinching the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Amethyst title. Emerging triumphant in the Monday primetime event, they pocketed ₹61,859 after striking a three-way deal.

The deal also favored ‘Behnoi‘, securing the second place with ₹51,814, and Shubham ‘HeartBreakKid’ Saroch, who took the third position, bagging ₹49,788.

With a ₹1,500 entry fee, the tournament filled in an overlay deficit of ₹43,600, providing enhanced value to the 47 contenders who crossed the money line.

Final Table Results

1. Ciaociao4 – ₹61,859*
2. Behnoi – ₹51,814*
3. Shubham ‘HeartBreakKid’ Saroch – ₹49,788*
4. jatshankar – ₹27,305
5. Haramzaada – ₹19,676
6. Shadowces – ₹14,178
7. TheTrader – ₹11,517
8. aa13193 – ₹9,355

*denotes a three-way deal

PokerStars India

Eliminator – Ticket Drop Edition – ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,500

Entries – 94

Re-entries – 83

Regular Prize Pool – ₹2,01,426

Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,01,426

Total Prize Pool – ₹4,02,852

Places Paid – 20

In an electrifying face-off at PokerStars India, seasoned player ‘7Braveheart’ clinched victory. Overpowering a formidable lineup of 177 participants (94 unique), he dominated the ₹3.50 Lakhs GTD Eliminator – Ticket Drop Edition. After enduring six intense hours on the poker table, ‘7Braveheart’ seized the top honour, bagging an impressive ₹88,763 (₹53,148 in bounties).

Trailing closely was April’s Sunday Highroller champion, Vaibhav ‘vaibsss’ Bhatia (opted out of our tracking). While Bhatia showcased a remarkable performance, he ultimately secured the second spot, earning ₹52,915 (₹17,301 in bounties).

The Eliminator’s final table was nothing short of a star-studded affair, spotlighting poker luminaries like Debneil ‘ChhotaD0N’ Mukherjee (4th for ₹30,407), Sunday Special runner-up Pranay ‘pranay1245’ Thawait (5th for ₹21,274), Harsh ‘hdj_harsh’ Dev Jhirmiria (6th for ₹15,384), Mandar ‘MAMA4000’ Madaye (7th for ₹13,134), Devrat ‘vickypune’ Singh (8th for ₹10,879), and Sandeep ‘effuno007’ Varma RS (9th for ₹18,564).

With an entry buy-in of ₹2,500, the primetime tourney surpassed its guarantee by ₹52,852. This ensured the top 20 players enjoyed a rewarding finish. Elevating the stakes, PokerStars India awarded eight fortunate players tickets worth ₹1,500 each for the 10 Seats GTD Bounty Builder HR Mega Satellite as part of its Ticket Drop promotion.

Final Table Results (Including Bounties)

1. 7Braveheart – ₹88,763
2. Vaibhav ‘vaibsss’ Bhatia – ₹52,915
3. vjTILTing – ₹25,373
4. Debneil ‘ChhotaD0N’ Mukherjee – ₹30,407
5. Pranay ‘pranay1245’ Thawait – ₹21,274
6. Harsh ‘hdj_harsh’ Dev Jhirmiria – ₹15,384
7. Mandar ‘MAMA4000’ Madaye – ₹13,134
8. Devrat ‘vickypune’ Singh – ₹10,879
9. Sandeep ‘effuno007’ Varma RS – ₹18,564

‘nikpokernoob’ (Won ₹1.25 Lakhs GTD Super Stack 8-Max for ₹33,627), ‘nirwair’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Ultrasonic for ₹27,385), ‘starbuster12’ (Won ₹50K GTD Super Stack PKO 8-Max for ₹12,162) and ‘RAHUL072’ (Won ₹50K GTD Bounty Adrenaline 6-Max for ₹11,585) and won the other PokerStars India marquees.

Adda52

Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD

Buy-in – ₹2,400

Entries – 251

Re-entries – 188

Prize Pool – ₹9,65,800

Places Paid – 49

Online phenom Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani secured ₹2.89 Lakhs on Monday, following six commendable finishes that included a flagship title victory.

Ending a three-week title drought, Gurbaxani emerged victorious from a pool of 439 participants (251 unique) in Adda52’s ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man. This marked his third conquest of the Iron Man title, earning him a stellar prize of ₹2.37 Lakhs—his largest payout from the Iron Man to date.

Gurbaxani’s Monday finishes include:

> 1st in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹2,36,621

> 32nd in PokerBaazi’s Masters#42 SuperStack for ₹38,208

> 146th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#44 Turbo for ₹4,505

> 96th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#41 MonsterStack for ₹3,912

> 107th in PokerBaazi’s Masters#40 for ₹2,869

Areyann Gurbaxani’s online stats: Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.14 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.34 Crores | Titles Won in 2023: #16 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.60 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹46.70 Lakhs

The Iron Man’s final table showcased skilled players such as Sandeep ‘homelite’ Rajora (3rd for ₹96,580), Deepak ‘peacelover’ Singh (6th for ₹33,803) and Sunday`s Big Bubble Rush winner Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares (8th for ₹21,731).

With a buy-in of ₹2,400, the flagship event clocked in a staggering ₹9.66 Lakhs prize pool. The top 49 contenders walked away with prizes.

Final Table Results

1. Areyann ‘paisenikalbc’ Gurbaxani – ₹2,36,621
2. UNKNOWN – ₹1,40,041
3. Sandeep ‘homelite’ Rajora – ₹96,580
4. karu2351 – ₹72,435
5. UNKNOWN – ₹48,290
6. Deepak ‘peacelover’ Singh – ₹33,803
7. MAN1506 – ₹26,560
8. Clinton ‘RedArmy07’ Tavares – ₹21,731

Aditya ‘Opulentadi’ Sharma (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Voyager for ₹65,780), ‘9Z3A9A9A3A’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Nighttide DST Adda for ₹30,059), ‘dpj’ (Won ₹1.20 Lakhs GTD Afternoon Adda for ₹28,000), ‘shanaykhemani’ (Won ₹40K GTD Morning Adda for ₹13,041), ‘Bluffminister’ (Won ₹50K GTD Sundown Adda for ₹11,744), ‘tcs41194’ (Won ₹30K GTD Freeze Out Adda for ₹10,922) and ‘Thir31’ (Won ₹40K GTD Bounty Adda for ₹9,832) won the other Adda52 marquees.

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Fresh off winning his sixth WSOP gold bracelet this summer, Shaun Deeb clinched the $25,000 PLO High Roller title, bagging $239,100. Roger Teska followed closely, securing $219,090 for his second-place finish.

On the other hand, Sam Sternfield made a dominating run in multiple non-hold’em events. He began his streak by championing the $600 Deep Stack Six-Max Pot-Limit Omaha, pocketing $23,260. Not long after, he seized the $2,700 Eight-Game Mix title, earning a personal-best payout of $55,745.

Shaun Deeb Wins $25K PLO High Roller at 2023 SHRPO For $239,100

Less than two months after clinching his sixth WSOP bracelet in Event #27: $1,500 Eight Game Mix at the 2023 WSOP, Shaun Deeb emerged victorious in the $25,000 PLO High Roller at the 2023 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open, pocketing $239,100.

Deeb prevailed over an elite 22-player field featuring some of the globe’s premier poker talents. He outlasted Roger Teska heads-up to seize the title. Not far behind, Teska secured $219,090 for his commendable second-place finish.

The only other players to cash in were Alex Foxen (3rd for $97,800) and Ren Lin (4th for $65,200).

This triumph propels Deeb’s live tournament earnings to an astounding $12.30 Million. His recent victory echoes his outstanding performance at the 2023 WSOP. Although the Player of the Year accolade went to Ian Matakis, with Deeb narrowly missing out in second place, this momentum sets him up for a potential induction into the Poker Hall of Fame, for which he’ll be eligible in 2026 when he turns 40.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Shaun Deeb – $239,100
2. Roger Teska – $141,300
3. Alex Foxen – $97,800
4. Ren Lin – $65,200

Sam Sternfield Bags A Double Whammy With 2 SHRPO Titles

While Sam Sternfield might not share the same limelight as Deeb, he certainly made waves at the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open. Hailing from Florida, Sternfield turned heads in his home territory by clinching multiple titles in rapid succession.

His initial victory came on July 27 in the $600 Deep Stack Six-Max Pot-Limit Omaha. With 173 entrants, the tournament amassed a prize pool of $90,825. Sternfield triumphed with $23,260 — his second-highest cash prize to date.

Exhilarated, Sternfield exclaimed post-win, “The curse is over! So many close calls. I was out for blood today.”

This win highlights Sternfield’s prowess, marking his 10th final table appearance and his 19th cash finish in an SHRP major series event.

On August 4, Sternfield clinched another victory in the series, triumphing in the $2,700 Eight-Game Mix. With 65 participants, he secured a career-best payout of $55,745. Now boasting $340,000 in lifetime earnings, most of his impressive track record has been established in his home state.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Sam Sternfield – $23,260
2. Jeffrey Gale – $15,300
3. Frank Brannan – $10,355
4. Ryan Gibson – $7,190
5. Scotter Clark – $5,135
6. Jeremy Parker – $3,775
7. Andrei Mitsiuk – $2,855
8. Gerardo Flores – $2,855
9. Robert Cote – $2,230

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Often hailed as the finest poker player in history, Ivey outplayed a competitive field of 61 participants to bag his fourth Triton title. Despite a performance at the 2023 WSOP that was considered lukewarm by his standards, Ivey is rounding off his summer with massive wins overseas. Before this win, he had already secured two other cash finishes earlier in the series, including a second-place finish to Espen Jorstad in Event #3: $40,000 Mystery Bounty just last week.

The GOAT ???? ???????? @philivey for the win! ???? Amid a flurry of cards and an adrenaline rush, Ivey emerges as the electrifying champion of Event #12 $60k NLH Turbo, bagging a whopping $1,007,000 ????!

He surged to the top with an unstoppable force! It was a wild ride of emotions,… pic.twitter.com/Y3S4xs8wS0

— Triton Poker (@tritonpoker) August 7, 2023

Join us in saluting the extraordinary journey of the GOAT ???????????? @philivey. From the initial hand to the exhilarating final moments, Ivey navigated the challenging poker landscape with grace and grit.

Heartiest congratulations on your 4th Triton title, Ivey ????! pic.twitter.com/OxzRcRYzKp

— Triton Poker (@tritonpoker) August 7, 2023

Ivey’s notable victory places him alongside Mikita Badziakouski, with both tied for the second spot in all-time Triton titles, trailing behind Triton ambassador Jason Koon, who dominates with eight wins. This million-dollar win also propels him back into the top ten on poker’s all-time money list.

Having now crossed the coveted $40 Million earnings mark, Ivey became the 10th player to reach this milestone. Before this triumph, he was just $15,421 short of surpassing Fedor Holz on the all-time money list. However, with this million-dollar boost, he now confidently sits at the #10 spot.

India`s Santhosh Suvarna, a VIP at the Triton Poker circuit, marked his third score of the series in this event. He narrowly missed the final table, finishing 10th and earning $91,500. Earlier in the series, Suvarna had placed 12th in Event #6: $60K NLH 7-Handed ($112,300) and 20th in Event #9: $250K Luxon Invitational ($371,000), bringing his series earnings to a staggering $574,800.

Henrik Hecklen, who placed 11th and earned $91,500, was the only other player to secure a payout without making the final table.

PokerGO founder Cary Katz swiftly emerged as a formidable force, clinching a flush that led to Sam Greenwood‘s ninth-place elimination. Katz continued his onslaught, dispatching Wai Yong (8th) and Tan Xuan (7th) with pocket Aces. It seemed the final table was turning into a Cary Katz spectacle until Nick Petrangelo leveraged double-ups through the chip leaders, seizing control of the action.

Phil Ivey regained his footing when his pocket Jacks held firm, causing Biao Ding‘s exit in sixth place. Petrangelo then crafted a decisive flush on the river, ousting Aleks Ponakovs in the fifth position.

As blinds escalated during the four-handed play, every player found themselves on the brink of an all-in or fold situation, regardless of their stack size. Ivey’s pocket Jacks came to the rescue again, eliminating Rodrigo Selouan in fourth place.

The tournament reached its climax with an all-American trio battling for the title. Nick Petrangelo went all-in with , initially leading against Ivey’s . However, an eight landing on the flop flipped the script in Ivey’s favour, ending Petrangelo’s run in third place.

Entering the heads-up play, Ivey held a 3:1 chip lead with 47 BBs against Cary Katz‘s 14 BBs.

On the climactic final hand, Katz pushed all-in with a strong , while Ivey held a less favourable . But the tables turned when the flop revealed two queens, signalling the end for Katz. With this twist of fate, Ivey triumphed, securing his fourth Triton title!

Complete Payouts (USD)

1. Phil Ivey – $1,007,000
2. Cary Katz – $715,500
3. Nick Petrangelo – $468,900
4. Rodrigo Selouan – $360,000
5. Aleks Ponakovs – $285,500
6. Biao Ding – $223,200
7. Tan Xuan – $175,700
8. Wai Kin Yong – $137,200
9. Sam Greenwood – $104,000
10. Santhosh Suvarna – $91,500
11. Henrik Hecklen – $91,500

Content & Images Courtesy: Triton Poker

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PokerGuru Podcast: Episode 2. FT. Technology & Gaming Lawyer Jay Sayta

GST Council`s recent decision to levy 28% GST on initial deposits across online gaming and casinos has been a burning topic of discussion in the industry. To clarify some burning issues left unanswered, we invited Jay Sayta, an expert in online gaming law, for Episode 2 of the PokerGuru Podcast. In a candid conversation with PokerGuru`s Saumya Paithankar, Sayta analyzed the potential implications of this tax and the industry`s future. Topics discussed include possible revisions to the CGST Act, potential legal countermeasures, and changes to the Indian gaming industry. Sayta also outlined the possible impact on operators and professional players. Despite the challenges, he expressed confidence in the industry’s resilience.

Chota Machhi & SharmaJI’s Exciting MTT Streams

The thrilling duo of Chota Machhi (Arpit Jain) and SharmaJI (Naman Sharma) kept their audiences engaged this past week with exciting live streams.

On Sunday, these streaming gurus plunged into the realm of high-stakes poker, contending for top spots in Pocket52`s ₹10 Lakhs GTD BPS #51 Snacks, ₹20 Lakhs GTD BPS #53 Ragnarok, and the Big Pocket Series showstopper, the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BPS #52 Pocket Royale.

As the new week dawned on Monday, SharmaJI took a shot at the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Amethyst on PokerSaint.

On Tuesday, Chota Machhi took on competitors on the ₹5/10 and ₹10/20 cash tables on A23 Poker.

Later that day, Chota Machhi tackled MPL Poker’s ₹50K GTD Steal Deal Series Event #79.

On Thursday, SharmaJI dived into the ₹4 Lakhs GTD Opal on PokerSaint.

On Friday, SharmaJI took on the competition at the ₹5 Lakhs GTD Masters #21 Freeze-Out & ₹5 Lakhs GTD Masters #24 (6-Max) Turbo on PokerBaazi.

Engaging Indian Poker Masters Flagships Streamed by Aditya Wadhwani, Prachi Pahuja & Vikhyat Ahlawat

The thrilling Indian Poker Masters, currently shattering records, is in full swing on PokerBaazi. Daily live streams on PokerBaazi’s YouTube channel offer fans a close view of the action.

Last Tuesday, renowned poker commentator Aditya Wadhwani shared his experiences from Day 1 of the IPM flagships and the ₹1 Crore GTD The MoneyMaker.

On Wednesday, Wadhwani was joined by Prachi Pahuja for a dual stream, where they navigated the day’s IPM flagships.

On Thursday, Vikhyat Ahlawat made his presence known as he tackled the Day 3 IPM flagships.

Shobhit Bhargava Streams Pocket52`s Flagships

Shobhit Bhargava, who runs his streaming channel 569poker, showcased his poker skills in multiple live streams on Pocket52’s flagships last week.

He started off with the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BPS#52 Main Event on Sunday.

Bhargava and Siddharth joined forces for a dual stream for the ₹15 Lakhs GTD Pocket Royale on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Bhargava participated in the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Thursday Highroller.

He concluded the week by playing the ₹12 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets on Friday.

Monster Poker Community’s Utsav Taneja Stream MTTs

Utsav Taneja, representing the Monster Poker Community, streamed his run in Pocket52’s Friday flagships, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights and the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday PLO5.

Harshdev Jhirmiria Streams Pocket52`s Big Pocket Series Flagships

On Sunday, Harshdev Jhirmiria, a prominent poker streamer, thrilled his audience by playing the final table attractions of the Big Pocket Series, including the ₹50 Lakhs GTD BPS#52 Main Event.

Parth Jain Streams MTTs & Cash Games

Popular content creator Parth Jain, AKA Your Poker Guy, lined up two streams this week, grinding MTTs and cash games.

Parth Jain returned on Tuesday, playing HiScore’s Grand Prix.

On Friday, Jain dived into MPL Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Steal Deal #108 Full Stack Friday.

Sawan Kumar Streams For Gamezy Poker

Sawan Poker came out with two thrilling streams for Gamezy Poker this week.

On Tuesday, he played the ₹18 Lakhs GTD Whiplash.

On Friday, he streamed his run in the ₹25 Lakhs Wolverine.

IPPA’s Ashutosh Kumar, Devvrat Singh Kaurav & Shivam Jain Stream MTTs

Streamers from India Poker Players Association (IPPA), including Ashutosh Kumar, Devvrat Singh Kaurav, and Shivam Jain, captivated audiences this past week with regular poker streams.

On Tuesday, Ashutosh Kumar took to the digital felts, streaming his gameplay on MPL Poker’s ₹5/₹10 cash game tables.

On Friday, Kumar streamed his run in Pocket52’s Friday flagships, the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Pocket Knights and the ₹10 Lakhs GTD Friday PLO5.

On Sunday, Devvrat Singh Kaurav played the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Royale and the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Ragnarok on Pocket52.

On Wednesday, Kaurav took a shot in PokerSaint’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Emerald.

On Thursday, Kaurav played the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets on Pocket52.

The next day, he played the ₹25 Lakhs GTD Wolverine on Gamezy Poker.

On Thursday, Shivam Jain dived into Adda52’s ₹25 Lakhs GTD Godfather.

Prapti Singh’s MTT Streams

Throughout the week, Prapti Singh delivered a dazzling showcase of her poker skills.

On Sunday, Singh played the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Pocket Royale and the ₹20 Lakhs GTD Ragnarok on Pocket52.

On Tuesday, she joined Gamezy Poker’s ₹18 Lakhs GTD Whiplash.

On Thursday, she dived into Pocket52’s ₹20 Lakhs GTD Pocket Magnets.

Your Poker Journey Podcast Ft. Aman Madan

The inaugural episode of the “Your Poker Journey” podcast by Monster Poker Community, hosted by Utsav Taneja, featured an enlightening conversation with Aman Madan. Madan shares his inspiring poker journey, having escalated his bankroll from ₹50,000 to ₹30 Lakhs in just 11 months. This episode is a must-listen for poker enthusiasts seeking both inspiration and insight.

PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar Provides Weekly Recap of Major Tournaments

Known for her extensive insights into online poker victories, PokerGuru’s Saumya Paithankar once again delivered a week filled with detailed daily updates. Her round-up of the biggest online tournament winners on Sunday, July 30, and Wednesday, August 3, are our top picks.

Triton Super High Roller Series London 2023 – Live Streams

The prestigious Triton Super High Roller Series returned to London at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House on July 27. All the adrenaline-pumping action from these high-stakes tournaments is being live-streamed on Triton Poker’s YouTube channel. Relive the most electrifying moments from these games by watching the replays below.

German phenom Fedor Holz stormed back into the winner’s circle, taking down Event #2: $25,000 NLH 7-Handed, claiming his third career Triton title and banking a cool $609,853.

Espen Jorstad, the 2022 WSOP Main Event champion, took the crown in Event #3: $40,000 Mystery Bounty, earning an impressive prize of $639,000. This victory marked his first win in the Triton Poker Series.

The spotlight shone on Ole Schemion in Event #5: $50,000 NLH 8-Handed, as he became the second German professional to clinch a Triton title this week. His win, which netted him a massive $1.35 Million, was also his debut Triton victory.

Jason Koon validated his status as one of poker’s greatest players in Event #6: $60K NLH 7-Handed, clinching a record-extending eighth Triton title (his fourth this year) and a windfall of $1.57 Million.

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Hosted within Circa’s sprawling sportsbook, recognized as the world’s largest, the inaugural induction ceremony promises to honor a distinguished set of ten individuals, five living and five posthumously, who have left indelible marks on the sports gambling landscape.

Among the inaugural inductees, as decided by a 16-person advisory board, notable names include Billy Walters, often hailed as the greatest sports bettor of all time, Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal, immortalized by Robert DeNiro in the movie Casino, and Roxy Roxborough, who brought mathematical formulas and computer models to betting.

Adding intrigue to the announcement is the induction of Poker Hall of Famer Billy Baxter. The seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Baxter, who came close to winning his eighth WSOP bracelet this summer, has also been a significant influence in sports gambling, introducing halftime betting and famously clashing with the US government over the tax classification of “Professional Gambler.”

The 82-year-old Billy Baxter’s illustrious career in gambling spans decades. A native of Augusta, Georgia, Baxter started out in pool halls before transitioning to poker at 18. His achievements also encompass backing Stu Ungar in the 1997 WSOP Main Event, which Ungar went on to win. Additionally, Baxter’s legal tussle with the IRS led to the landmark case, Baxter v. United States, setting a crucial precedent for the gambling community.

The complete list of this year’s inductees includes:

Billy Walters – Celebrated as the all-time greatest sports bettor and a philanthropic icon in Nevada.

Recognized as the greatest sports bettor of all time… pic.twitter.com/oyHE810o16

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) May 11, 2023

Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal – Famed sports gambler and Las Vegas casino executive whose life inspired Robert DeNiro’s portrayal in the cinematic hit “Casino.”

Life portrayed by Robert DeNiro in the movie Casino… pic.twitter.com/iuBS1bccn1

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) May 11, 2023

Roxy Roxborough – The preeminent Odds Maker of the 80s and 90s, celebrated for pioneering mathematical models in the industry.

The Preeminent Odds Maker of the 80s and 90s… pic.twitter.com/IyvCiqp5UP

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) May 11, 2023

Billy Baxter – Not just a Poker Hall of Famer, but an advocate for halftime betting and the right to declare oneself a “Professional Gambler” for tax purposes.

The best all around gambler.

Billy Baxter pic.twitter.com/zhl1lNcgY1

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) July 10, 2023

Jackie Gaughan – Creator of the first-ever sportsbook inside a casino and owner of eight Las Vegas casinos.

Opened the first ever sportsbook inside of a casino at The Union Plaza!

Jackie Gaughan pic.twitter.com/OgLth9krkN

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) June 6, 2023

Jack Franzi – Influential oddsmaker and expert in sports betting information.

An expert on obtaining valuable sports betting information.

Jack Franzi pic.twitter.com/c6zI9Enboi

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) June 20, 2023

Bob Martin – USA’s premiere oddsmaker who invented the “half-point line.”

Known as the nation’s premiere oddsmaker for decades!

Bob Martin pic.twitter.com/y55BwO6TT7

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) June 6, 2023

Charles McNeil: Famous bettor who popularized the point spread.

The man who popularized the point spread

Charles McNeil pic.twitter.com/7UPlCKquCN

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) June 17, 2023

Scotty Schettler: Beloved bookmaker who started the Stardust lottery.

One of the most beloved and respected bookmakers ever…

Scotty Schettler pic.twitter.com/wg884hlloK

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) July 7, 2023

Jimmy Vaccaro: A face of Las Vegas bookmaking, who introduced halftime and quarter wagering.

The face of Las Vegas Bookmaking…

Jimmy Vaccaro pic.twitter.com/KFiVPIZLQd

— Sports Gambling Hall Of Fame (@theSGHOF) June 27, 2023

Notably, Billy Baxter, previously enshrined in the Poker Hall of Fame in 2006, will be inducted into two Hall of Fames. Known for his fearless confrontations with the IRS and advocacy for poker as a skill game, Baxter’s dual inductions draw parallels to Cal Hubbard, the sole individual to be inducted into the Pro Football and Baseball Hall of Fames.

Derek Stevens, Circa’s CEO & founder, expressed his pride and anticipation for the event: “It’s an honor to have our sportsbook serve as the physical location for the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame. At Circa, we are all about recognizing those who have made our city and industry what it is today. We look forward to celebrating these individuals and ensuring that their legacy is cemented.”

Gadoon “Spanky” Kyrollos, the mastermind behind Bet Bash and the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame, shared similar sentiments. He applauded Circa’s vision, noting how, unlike most casinos, Circa was designed around its sportsbook. “Being a sports bettor, it’s such an incredible thing, and we love what Derek has done down here,” Kyrollos said.

Kyrollos added, “We had a blast at last year’s Bet Bash at Circa. It’s the perfect setting to come together for the ultimate sports betting gathering.”

The event promises various activities from August 8-11, from a $20,000 scavenger hunt to valuable networking opportunities.

The grand induction is set for 5 PM on August 11 at Circa Sportsbook. The Galaxy Ballroom will host the follow-up ceremony for those lucky to secure Bet Bash tickets. With such a star-studded lineup and the industry’s best converging in Las Vegas, this year’s Bet Bash promises to be an unforgettable event.

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