The weekend poker buzz may have calmed, but Monday ushered in a new wave of thrilling poker action. PokerBaazi kept the momentum going with its boosted guaranteed tournaments, setting the stage for the highly anticipated ₹35 Crores GTD WPT India Online Series. Simultaneously, Natural8 India rolled out the red carpet for the APT Online 2024, a 20-event spectacle featuring coveted APT trophies and fierce competition.
Not to be outdone, A23 Poker has stepped up the game with a new desktop app designed for the ultimate poker experience. It offers seamless multi-tabling, better bankroll management, customization options, top-notch security, and some enticing bonuses! Plus, their Dynamite Series launched on Monday, boasting a whopping ₹1.50 Crores guaranteed over the next two weeks—a high-stakes showdown that players won’t want to miss.
Amidst this whirlwind of poker activity, one player emerged as a true champion: Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram! This recreational poker maestro, returning after a 1.5-month break, proved that absence only makes the heart grow fonder… of winning! Riding the wave of his impressive victory in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters MAIN EVENT 54 back in September, he conquered Adda52’s Big Whale. His triumph earned him a staggering ₹8.81 Lakhs, making him the day’s biggest winner and further solidifying his position as #5 in the coveted Player of the Year rankings. Hot on his heels was online phenom Debneil Mukherjee, who secured a strong runner-up finish worth ₹6.40 Lakhs, making him the third-highest earner of the day.
Over on Natural8 India, poker pro Anish Arora made a powerful debut! After a sensational November with a win in Adda52’s Voyager DPT Edition and a runner-up spot in Adda52 Millions DPT Edition, Arora kept his streak alive by topping the field of 553 in the Daily Special 88 for ₹7.26 Lakhs. He didn’t stop there—Arora also nailed a final table finish in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show, pushing his total Monday winnings to ₹8.04 Lakhs and claiming the day’s second-biggest win, right behind Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram.
On PokerBaazi, POY #8 Satyam Verma, last month’s The MoneyMaker 90.0 podium finisher, returned to the winner’s circle in The Big Show, breaking a month-long title drought to pocket ₹5.30 Lakhs. This marked his sixth-best score of the year, adding up to ₹5.60 Lakhs from three deep runs. Meanwhile, ‘DaxKap,’ a fierce competitor and IPM#67 Bounty finalist, took the runner-up spot with a personal-best ₹3.18 Lakhs.
Natural8 India continued to see standout performances, with ‘pushnplay’ scoring big! Building on last month’s win in the Bounty Hunters Special 88, they snagged a victory in the Bounty Hunters Hyper Special 108 for ₹2.43 Lakhs and a second-place finish in the Speed Racer Bounty Americas 108, bringing their total Monday winnings to ₹3.80 Lakhs.
Mayank Maruka, fresh off back-to-back runner-up finishes in Adda52’s Headshot NL Bounty and Pocket52’s PPC 7-Max Deepstack Turbo, claimed PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance title for the fifth time this year. He earned ₹1.56 Lakhs after a heads-up deal and amassed ₹2.64 Lakhs across seven deep runs, including a final table finish in Pocket52’s PPC Pocket Jacks. Satellite specialist Siddhant Gaurav finished as the runner-up for ₹1.30 Lakhs from the deal, marking his second-highest of the year and his fourth-best overall.
Siddhant Singh broke his 5-week title drought in style, conquering Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹94,000. His total winnings for the day climbed to over ₹1.92 Lakhs from three deep runs, including a podium finish in Pocket52’s PPC (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo.
Newcomer ‘marineEvin_gk7xu’ made a grand entrance by clinching the top spot in Pocket52’s PPC Pocket Jacks, achieving a career-best score of ₹1.88 Lakhs and moving into profitability. ‘High Roller Specialist’ Karan Sitlani followed closely behind in second place, earning ₹1.32 Lakhs – his second-highest score on the platform – and bringing his total winnings to ₹1.37 Lakhs from two deep runs.
Another newcomer, ‘IMNKN,’ made a splash by winning The Big Show Lite for an impressive ₹1.78 Lakhs in their debut performance. IPPA streamer and community manager Ashutosh Kumar, riding high from his WTF victory last week, secured the runner-up spot for ₹1.16 Lakhs, bringing his total earnings to over ₹1.26 Lakhs from two deep runs.
NPS#79 Marathon gold medalist Tejas Anantha made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle, claiming victory in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1.54 Lakhs and bringing his total Monday earnings to ₹1.58 Lakhs from two deep runs. Meanwhile, micro-stakes grinder ‘amit2224’ achieved a personal best score of ₹1.14 Lakhs by finishing second.
Mohsin Shaikh, who won the October Adda52 MMA Mini HR, ended his four-week title drought with a victory in Junglee Poker’s Monday Monster for ₹97,909, pushing his total earnings to ₹1.05 Lakhs from two deep runs. Aditya Kulkarni, who won last week’s PokerBaazi Daily Last Chance, continued his strong form with a second-place finish worth ₹73,931.
The day also saw Arjun Raghani, Adith Mathialagan, Abhishek Pal, Kaleem Pasha, Karan Paul, and Kamlesh Raul snagging impressive wins in Monday’s other marquee events, keeping the action rolling well into the week.
Here are the Monday highlights!
PokerBaazi
The Big Show – ₹30 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,750
Entries – 370
Re-entries – 336
Prize Pool – ₹35,30,000
Places Paid – 111
PokerBaazi is quickly becoming a major player in the Indian poker world. With boosted guarantees now a permanent fixture after their anniversary celebrations and a groundbreaking partnership with the World Poker Tour, they’re raising the bar for the poker experience across the country.
And the action didn’t slow down after the weekend. Monday night saw the ₹30 Lakhs GTD The Big Show take centre stage, and it was Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma, the poker pro from Dhaulpur in Rajasthan, who dominated the competition, claiming a stunning ₹5.30 Lakhs payday – his sixth-best score of the year and a remarkable third victory in this Monday headliner!
Verma, currently ranked #8 in the Player of the Year race, has been on an absolute tear in 2024. Coming off a podium finish in PokerBaazi’s The MoneyMaker 90.0 last month and a near miss in Spartan Poker’s Thursday Thriller just a few weeks ago, Verma added another victory to his resume, ending a nearly month-long title drought in style!
The 8 PM Monday showstopper was a battleground, with a daunting field of 706 contenders (370 unique) going head-to-head in an intense 7.5-hour showdown. But Verma was the last player standing, proving he’s back in top form. And that wasn’t all – he also made two more deep runs in Adda52’s Big Whale and Iron Man, bringing his total winnings for Monday to ₹5.60 Lakhs.
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹5,29,500
> 36th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹22,331
> 21st in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹8,148
Satyam Verma’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹5.78 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.95 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #13 | Annual Winnings: ₹3.64 Crores (including all platforms) | Ranked #8 in the 2024 Leaderboard Standings (Total Cashes)
While Verma was busy crushing the competition, PokerBaazi’s ‘DaxKap’ was also making waves. Active since March 2023 and with recent success in the IPM#67 Bounty and the Daily Morning SPRINT, ‘DaxKap’ was looking to add another title to their resume. Despite a strong showing, they narrowly missed the top spot in The Big Show, finishing as the runner-up. Nevertheless, they earned a personal-best ₹3.18 Lakhs —more than double their previous highest score, offsetting almost all their earlier losses in one go.
DaxKap’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹6.55 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
Another enigmatic player, ‘dirgesh,’ who has been grinding on PokerBaazi since June 2023, also delivered a stellar performance in The Big Show. They claimed third place for ₹2.44 Lakhs – a new personal best on the platform, over 12 times their previous best. ‘dirgesh’ also made a deep run in The Big Show Lite, bringing their total Monday winnings to over ₹2.48 Lakhs.
> 3rd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹2,43,570
> 87th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹4,635
dirgesh’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹7.69 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
The final table of The Big Show was a gathering of poker heavyweights, featuring Siddharth ‘CARDashian66’ Kadel (4th for ₹2.03 Lakhs), recent The Quest champ Wilson ‘kalingkaling’ Yomso (6th for ₹1.36 Lakhs), Friday`s WTF podium finisher Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (7th for ₹1.06 Lakhs), and last week’s Adda52 Millions DPT Edition runner-up Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora (8th for ₹78,013).
The Big Show drew a massive crowd, pushing the prize pool to ₹35.30 Lakhs and easily surpassing its ₹30 Lakh guarantee. With a buy-in of ₹5,750, 111 players shared in the spoils, with even a min-cash awarding a generous ₹10,590 – a great way to kick off the week for many players.
Final Table Results
- Satyam ‘satyamverma25’ Verma – ₹5,29,500
- DaxKap – ₹3,17,700
- dirgesh – ₹2,43,570
- Siddharth ‘CARDashian66’ Kadel – ₹2,02,622
- khurafaati – ₹1,67,675
- Wilson ‘kalingkaling’ Yomso – ₹1,35,552
- Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer – ₹1,06,606
- Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora – ₹78,013
The Big Show Lite – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,000
Entries – 399
Re-entries – 267
Prize Pool – ₹11,58,840
Places Paid – 102
A new player has burst onto the PokerBaazi scene, and they’re already making a big splash! ‘IMNKN’ took down the ₹10 Lakhs GTD The Big Show Lite last night, proving that sometimes beginner’s luck is more than just luck – it’s a sign of a rising star.
This newcomer didn’t just win; they dominated. Facing a field of 666 entries (399 unique) in the 7:30 PM flagship event, ‘IMNKN’ showed they weren’t messing around. After an intense six-hour and 17-minute battle, they emerged as the champion, claiming a site-best ₹1.78 Lakhs and establishing themselves as a profitable player on PokerBaazi.
IMNKN’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹4.28 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹82,435 | Titles Won in 2024: #1
But the excitement didn’t stop there. Ashutosh ‘trailblazera’ Kumar, the popular poker streamer and community manager for the IPPA, continued his impressive run. Kumar has had a phenomenal year, with major wins in big-ticket tournaments like The Endeavour, Blockbuster, and Adda52’s Godfather, to name a few. Fresh off a victory in WTF last week, Kumar kept the momentum going, taking second place in The Big Show Lite for ₹1.16 Lakhs. He also added another score in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show (94th for ₹10,590), bringing his total winnings for the day to over ₹1.26 Lakhs.
Ashutosh Kumar’s online stats (PokerBaazi and Adda52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹85.45 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹42.16 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #6 | Annual Winnings: ₹86.37 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹33.71 Lakhs
Nikhil ‘Royalflush84’ Madaan was another familiar face at The Big Show Lite final table, finishing in sixth place for ₹44,500.
With a buy-in of just ₹2,000, the Big Show Lite was a value-packed event, generating an ₹11.59 Lakhs prize pool. The top 102 players shared this enhanced prize pool, each taking home at least ₹4,635—more than double the buy-in! It was a rewarding night for everyone who made the cut, proving that the party never stops at PokerBaazi.
Final Table Results
- IMNKN – ₹1,76,723
- Ashutosh ‘trailblazera’ Kumar – ₹1,15,884
- fishbot – ₹85,754
- AjubaBakchod – ₹66,517
- QueenDezzi – ₹55,045
- Nikhil ‘Royalflush84’ Madaan – ₹44,500
- vikas916 – ₹34,881
- NoLimitSoldier – ₹25,610
Daily Last Chance – ₹10 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,500
Entries – 288
Re-entries – 209
Prize Pool – ₹10,80,478
Places Paid – 78
Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka is an absolute beast on the online poker felts! This online poker crusher just conquered PokerBaazi’s ₹10 Lakhs GTD Daily Last Chance for an astounding fifth time this year. That’s right, he’s made this tournament his own personal ATM, with two wins in July, another on October 25, and another on November 5. Now, he’s added a fifth victory to his collection, proving that he’s the undisputed king of this late-night flagship!
Maruka, known for his high-volume tournament grinding, came into this tournament with a chip on his shoulder after back-to-back runner-up finishes in Adda52’s Headshot NL Bounty and Pocket52’s PPC 7-Max Deepstack Turbo over the weekend. Clearly determined to turn things around, he finally got the win last night.
Undeterred by an early exit in the 10:30 PM Daily Last Chance, Maruka fired a second bullet and navigated a vast field of 497 entries (288 unique) in a quick but intense five-hour and 46-minute showdown. The poker pro from Jodhpur collected a cool ₹1.56 Lakhs following a heads-up deal.
And this wasn’t even his only success of the day! Maruka had a monster Monday, racking up over ₹2.64 Lakhs across seven deep runs, including final table appearances in Pocket52’s PPC Pocket Jacks and Adda52’s MMA Monster Stack. This guy is a true multi-tabling machine!
> 1st in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance for ₹1,55,769* (heads-up deal)
> 4th in Pocket52’s PPC Pocket Jacks for ₹62,880
> 63rd in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹19,574
> 68th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹10,590
> 7th in Adda52’s MMA Monster Stack for ₹7,600
> 56th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹4,635
> 27th in Adda52’s MMA 8-Max for ₹3,020
Mayank Maruka’s online stats (excluding Natural8 India, Junglee Poker and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹7.16 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹1.69 Crores | Titles Won in 2024: #25 | Annual Winnings: ₹2.14 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹27.49 Lakhs | Ranked #9 in the 2024 TLB (Points) Leaderboard Standings
Satellite specialist Siddhant ‘ALLinBoy’ Gaurav was also in the mix, hoping to break a nearly seven-month title drought. He also fired two bullets in the Daily Last Chance and came agonizingly close to victory, ultimately taking home a respectable ₹1.30 Lakhs from the heads-up deal with Maruka. This score marks his second-highest of the year and his fourth-best overall, almost bringing him back into profitability.
Siddhant Gaurav’s PokerBaazi stats: Site Winnings: ₹44.10 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #4
The Daily Last Chance final table also saw appearances from other regs like Penjo ‘Shutterisland’ Wangchuk (4th for ₹62,668) and Vishal ‘bunt259’ Shetty (6th for ₹43,759).
The ₹2,500 buy-in Daily Last Chance crushed its guarantee, generating a massive ₹10.80 Lakhs prize pool. The top 78 players all got a share of the winnings, with each taking home at least ₹5,402 – more than double their initial buy-in. It was a profitable night for those who made the cut, proving that the late-night grind can be very rewarding.
Final Table Results
- Mayank ‘Newsolidcash’ Maruka – ₹1,55,769*
- Siddhant ‘ALLinBoy’ Gaurav – ₹1,30,018*
- Ceberus08 – ₹88,599
- Penjo ‘Shutterisland’ Wangchuk – ₹62,668
- hanumanjar – ₹52,943
- Vishal ‘bunt259’ Shetty – ₹43,759
- harmlessWake864 – ₹34,575
- anachronox – ₹25,391
*denotes a heads-up deal
Adith ‘GounderBell’ Mathialagan (Won ₹5 Lakhs GTD 7-Max Afternoon Boost for ₹71,410), Karan ‘paul7788’ Paul (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PLO-6 Daily for ₹30,450), ‘parshaara’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD Daily Boost for ₹27,000), Kamlesh ‘malvette’ Raul (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD 7-Max SPRINT for ₹19,560), ‘tncxlegend’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max Hyper for ₹16,000), ‘rockstar1980’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD 6-Max SPRINT for ₹10,680), ‘DRK28’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹12,490), and ‘susanta77’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Boost for ₹11,600) won the other Monday marquees on PokerBaazi.
Junglee Poker
Monday Monster – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,300
Entries – 236
Ranked Prize Pool – ₹2,64,000
Bounty Prize Pool – ₹2,36,000
Total Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 27
Junglee Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Monster kicked off the week with a bang, delivering non-stop action from start to finish! A total of 236 players dove into the 8 PM marquee event, battling it out fiercely for the top spot. The action was intense, stretching all the way into the early hours of the morning!
At 4:02 AM, online mid-stakes grinder Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh, known for his win with the Deccan Aces team in Pocket52 PSL Season 6, emerged victorious! After a nearly four-week title drought since his Adda52 MMA Mini HR win on October 18, Shaikh returned to the winner’s circle, taking home a sweet ₹97,909, including ₹58,336 in bounties!
Shaikh didn’t stop there, making a deep run in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite, finishing 18th for ₹6,721, bringing his total Monday winnings to an impressive ₹1.05 Lakhs!
> 1st in Junglee Poker’s Monday Monster for ₹97,909 (₹58,336 in bounties)
> 18th in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for ₹6,721
Mohsin Shaikh’s online stats (PokerBaazi, Adda52 and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹3.04 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹96.84 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #21 | Annual Winnings: ₹84.45 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹25.04 Lakhs
Meanwhile, Aditya ‘The Paper House’ Kulkarni, a seasoned mid-to-high stakes grinder on a red-hot streak, fresh off last week’s Daily Last Chance win and a third-place finish in the same event on Sunday, came close to the title but had to settle for second place with ₹73,931 (₹34,648 in bounties).
Also making their mark on the Monday Monster final table were poker streamer Prapti ‘titania’ Singh (7th for ₹10,542) (₹1,250 in bounties) and Himalaya ‘kalapaan’ Tarani (8th for ₹12,471) (₹5,000 in bounties).
Despite the ₹2,300 buy-in Monday Monster falling a nominal ₹28,000 short of its ₹5 Lakhs guarantee, the event delivered high-stakes excitement. With payouts for the top 27 finishers and juicy bounties up for grabs, Junglee Poker once again provided players with unmatched value and thrilling action, solidifying its place as the go-to platform for mid-stakes enthusiasts!
Final Table Results (Including Bounties)
- Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh – ₹97,909
- Aditya ‘The Paper House’ Kulkarni – ₹73,931
- earlybird – ₹32,230
- sumo0610 – ₹24,477
- zarieal – ₹19,587
- ORCA1690 – ₹14,578
- Prapti ‘titania’ Singh – ₹10,542
- Himalaya ‘kalapaan’ Tarani – ₹12,471
‘robotiam1202’ won the ₹2 Lakhs GTD Monday Battleground for ₹53,866.
Adda52
Big Whale – ₹50 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹5,750
Entries – 557
Re-entries – 370
Survivors – 109
Prize Pool – ₹50,00,000
Places Paid – 98
Adda52 turned an otherwise ordinary Monday into a high-stakes showdown last night, hosting the finale of the ₹50 Lakhs GTD Big Whale. And Nishaanth ‘superdeluxe’ Shanmughasundaram (opted out of our tracking) stole the show, claiming the title and a staggering ₹8.81 Lakhs payday!
Nishaanth, the recreational poker phenom who made headlines with his jaw-dropping ₹1.97 Crores victory in Natural8 India’s Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions in June, is back in the winner’s circle after a 1.5-month hiatus. After a short break following his nearly seven-million-rupee win in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters MAIN EVENT 54 in September, he is finally back on top!
His victory in the Big Whale finale, which was strategically scheduled for Monday night from its usual Sunday slot, not only adds another accolade to his phenomenal year but also strengthens his grip on the #5 spot in the Player of the Year rankings, getting him a step closer to his goal of retiring from the corporate grind.
The Big Whale was a spectacle, attracting 927 total entries (557 unique) across five starting flights. A total of 109 survivors reconvened at 8 PM for the final showdown, which lasted 6 hours and 22 minutes. Nishaanth battled his way through a tough field, defeating some of the game’s best to claim the top prize, making him the day’s undisputed top scorer.
Online prodigy Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee (opted out of our tracking) finished a close second, earning a massive ₹6.40 Lakhs. This impressive score made him Monday’s third-biggest winner overall, trailing only Nishaanth and Natural8 India’s “FishingRod777,” who took down the Daily Special88 for ₹7.26 Lakhs.
Mukherjee has been on an absolute tear on PokerBaazi this year, with achievements like winning August’s IPM#74 Micro HighRoller title, finishing as the runner-up in April’s #19 The MoneyMaker, and taking down the WTF and BSS Super Value last month.
The BigWhale final table was packed with some serious talent, including Varun ‘BuffBluff’ Mittal (3rd for ₹4.64 Lakhs), Sanjay ‘Floppednuts’ Kumar (4th for ₹3.37 Lakhs), the recent Sunday Big Slick runner-up Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan (5th for ₹2.44 Lakhs), last week`s Maverick winner Arun ‘runyrules’ Sriram (6th for ₹1.77 Lakhs), Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot (7th for ₹1.29 Lakhs) and Naresh ‘nareshnow’ Kumar (8th for ₹93,417).
With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the Big Whale narrowly missed its ambitious ₹50 Lakhs guarantee, overlaying for ₹3.65 Lakhs. However, the top 98 players all enjoyed a share of the substantial prize pool. With a minimum payout of ₹17,157—nearly three times the buy-in—it was a memorable Monday for everyone who cashed in, proving once again that Adda52 consistently delivers incredible value and excitement.
Final Table Results
- Nishaanth ‘superdeluxe’ Shanmughasundaram – ₹8,81,301
- Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee – ₹6,39,560
- Varun ‘BuffBluff’ Mittal – ₹4,64,128
- Sanjay ‘Floppednuts’ Kumar – ₹3,36,818
- Bharat ‘rungooserun’ Vasan – ₹2,44,429
- Arun ‘runyrules’ Sriram – ₹1,77,382
- Ashish ‘ragspoker’ Munot – ₹1,28,726
- Naresh ‘nareshnow’ Kumar – ₹93,417
Iron Man – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 148
Re-entries – 108
Rebuy – 10
Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000
Places Paid – 39
Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha, PokerBaazi’s NPS#79 Marathon gold medalist, made a triumphant return to the winner’s circle with a stellar performance on Adda52! Following his recent final table finishes in Nighttide DST Adda, PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, and Daily Morning SPRINT, Anantha charged into the ₹8 Lakhs GTD Iron Man, clinching the title in style and adding another win to his growing collection.
Anantha, a powerhouse in the low-to-mid stakes scene, expertly maneuvered through a field of 266 entries (148 unique) in this 8 PM flagship event. After a grueling 5.5-hour showdown, he broke a four-month title drought, pocketing a rewarding ₹1.54 Lakhs – his third-best score of the year. And he didn’t stop there! Anantha also made a deep run in the MMA 8-Max, bringing his total Monday winnings to an impressive ₹1.58 Lakhs.
> 1st in Adda52’s Iron Man for ₹1,54,347
> 23rd in Adda52’s MMA 8-Max for ₹3,685
Tejas Anantha’s online stats (Adda52, PokerBaazi and Spartan Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹52.73 Lakhs | Lifetime Profits: ₹10.81 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹32.09 Lakhs | Annual Profits: ₹9.92 Lakhs
Meanwhile, ‘amit2224’—grinding on Adda52 since August 2023—continues to rise with consistent wins across micro-stakes events. Fresh off a Sunday victory in the Late Night Party, ‘amit2224’ made a remarkable attempt at their first flagship title and ninth title of the year, securing an impressive runner-up finish with ₹1.14 Lakhs, marking their biggest score on the platform!
amit2224’s Adda52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹3.16 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹2.44 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #8
The Iron Man final table was a showcase of talent, featuring notable players like The Ballers runner-up and Freeze Out Adda winner Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh (3rd for ₹84,320), last week’s The Mint runner-up Ankit ‘ankitsinghme’ Singh (4th for ₹62,323), and Sachin ‘sachinsawale7’ Sawale (5th for ₹46,064).
With a ₹2,750 buy-in and a generous ₹1.62 Lakhs overlay, Iron Man provided a high-value, adrenaline-fueled tournament that kept players hooked. The prize pool extended to the top 39 finishers, with a minimum cashout of ₹6,844—more than twice the buy-in! It was the perfect kickoff to another exciting week on #Adda52, blending thrill with fantastic value.
Final Table Results
- Tejas ‘sajet69’ Anantha – ₹1,54,347
- amit2224 – ₹1,14,081
- Pradeep ‘Learnnwin’ Singh – ₹84,320
- Ankit ‘ankitsinghme’ Singh – ₹62,323
- Sachin ‘sachinsawale7’ Sawale – ₹46,064
- Roshan7299 – ₹34,047
The MasterMinds Arena title winners of the day included Arjun ‘arjunraghani4444’ Raghani (Won ₹4 Lakhs GTD MMA 8-Max for ₹76,468), ‘StuyBluffsAlot’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD MMA Monster Stack for ₹46,228), Abhishek ‘abhispal’ Pal (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD MMA 6-Max for ₹38,022), Kaleem ‘fishwithnuts’ Pasha (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD MMA PKO for ₹31,188), ‘banno9211’ (Won ₹90K GTD MMA Turbo for ₹17,600), and ‘RPADeveloper’ (Won ₹80K GTD MMA 6-Max for ₹15,644).
Pocket52
PPC Pocket Jacks – ₹8 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹3,300
Entries – 152
Re-entries – 109
Prize Pool – ₹8,00,000
Places Paid – 20
Pocket52’s ₹2.50+ Crores GTD Pocket Poker Championship (PPC) is off to a roaring start! After a thrilling Sunday, Monday kept the momentum going with the high-stakes ₹8 Lakhs GTD PPC Pocket Jacks taking center stage. But this time, it wasn’t a well-known face claiming the trophy – instead, a mysterious newcomer rose to the top!
Introducing ‘marineEvin_gk7xu,’ a player who only joined Pocket52 last month. In a jaw-dropping display of skill, they outlasted a competitive field of 261 entries (152 unique) to secure their first-ever title and a career-best ₹1.88 Lakhs! This impressive win immediately pushed them into profitability, leaving everyone curious about the identity of this enigmatic champion.
marineEvin_gk7xu’s Pocket52 stats: Site Winnings: ₹2.82 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹1.36 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #1
“High Roller Specialist” Karan ‘WoW4bet’ Sitlani was also in the race for the title, ultimately securing a strong second-place finish worth ₹1.32 Lakhs. This was his best score on Pocket52 in 2024 and his second-highest ever on the platform! While this wasn’t enough to break his month-long title drought, Sitlani still enjoyed a profitable Monday, adding another ₹4,635 to his winnings with a 93rd place finish in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite, bringing his total haul for the day to ₹1.37 Lakhs.
Karan Sitlani’s online stats (excluding Pocket52, Natural8 India and Junglee Poker): Lifetime Winnings: ₹4.07 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹77.72 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #17 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.79 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹38.27 Lakhs
The PPC Pocket Jacks final table was a showcase of poker talent, featuring some of the most recognizable names in the Indian online poker circuit. Mayank ‘muckforvalue’ Maruka, on fire from his recent fifth win in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, continued his hot streak with a fourth-place finish in PPC Pocket Jacks, pocketing ₹62,880. The ever-consistent Nishant ‘robotiam’ Chowdhury secured a solid seventh place, adding ₹31,360 to his bankroll.
Despite falling ₹50,930 short of its advertised guarantee, the ₹3,300 buy-in PPC Pocket Jacks still delivered a thrilling tournament experience. The top 20 finishers all secured a minimum payout of ₹8,400 – an impressive 2.5 times their initial buy-in, ensuring a profitable day for many.
Final Table Results
- marineEvin_gk7xu – ₹1,88,240
- Karan ‘WoW4bet’ Sitlani – ₹1,32,080
- vastmask_ga20i – ₹84,960
- Mayank ‘muckforvalue’ Maruka – ₹62,880
- validcart_gbxgq – ₹47,200
- Rsbolte1528 – ₹37,760
- Nishant ‘robotiam’ Chowdhury – ₹31,360
- Redsnake7 – ₹25,120
The other PPC title winners for the day included ‘NaamKyaHai’ (Won the ₹5 Lakhs GTD PPC 7-Max Deepstack Turbo for ₹1.18 Lakhs), ‘LESSEGO’ (Won ₹2 Lakhs GTD PPC Brunch for ₹48,300), ‘user1687072723’ (Won the ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD PPC Soda for ₹40,200), ‘divyansh0050’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PPC PLO6 for ₹30,140), and ‘ifeelsnowman’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD PPC PLO6 for ₹28,150).
Spartan Poker
Monday Masters – ₹5 Lakhs GTD
Buy-in – ₹2,750
Entries – 88
Re-entries – 17
Rebuys – 37
Prize Pool – ₹5,00,000
Places Paid – 25
Spartan Poker’s ₹5 Lakhs GTD Monday Masters started the week with an exhilarating explosion, offering non-stop action from start to finish! The 8 PM event saw 142 fierce competitors (88 unique) eager to seize the crown, but it was Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh who took the spotlight, ending his five-week title drought in style. Since his last win at the Head Shot NL Bounty on October 5, Singh had been hungry for victory, and last night, he stormed back into the winner’s circle, pocketing a cool ₹94,000!
And he didn’t stop there! Riding this wave of success, Singh delivered deep runs in three more tournaments, racking up total winnings of over ₹1.92 Lakhs for the night.
> 1st in Spartan Poker’s Monday Masters for ₹94,000
> 3rd in Pocket52’s PPC (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo for ₹53,100
> 22nd in PokerBaazi’s The Big Show for ₹22,945
> 35th in Adda52’s Big Whale for ₹22,331
Siddhant Singh’s online stats (excluding Junglee Poker, Natural8 India and Pocket52): Lifetime Winnings: ₹1.53 Crores | Lifetime Profits: ₹55.56 Lakhs | Titles Won in 2024: #11 | Annual Winnings: ₹1.31 Crores | Annual Profits: ₹39.34 Lakhs
Another upcoming name, ‘KING IMO,’ was on fire, almost clinching his third title on Spartan Poker. After a recent fifth-place finish in the Thursday Thriller, they brought his A-game to the Monday Masters. Although they narrowly missed the top spot, their runner-up finish earned him ₹70,000. Along with an 8th place finish in the Monster Turbo for ₹4,000, he closed the night with nearly ₹74,000 in winnings!
KING IMO’s Spartan Poker stats: Site Winnings: ₹14.74 Lakhs | Site Profits: ₹27,655 | Titles Won in 2024: #2
Rounding off the action, Shivam ‘degen_gambler’ Shukla—last month’s Daily Morning SPRINT champ—secured sixth place in Monday Masters, adding ₹33,000 to his bankroll.
With its ₹2,750 buy-in, Monday Masters offered incredible value to players, thanks to a massive ₹1.45 Lakhs overlay. The top 25 finishers walked away with at least ₹4,500 – 1.6 times their initial investment! It was an action-packed event with some serious prize money up for grabs, but Siddhant Singh stole the show with his impressive victory.
Final Table Results
- Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh – ₹94,000
- KING IMO – ₹70,000
- Jatinxx – ₹60,000
- UNKNOWN – ₹49,500
- Blablablacar – ₹41,000
- Shivam ‘degen_gambler’ Shukla – ₹33,000
‘4JC’ (Won ₹2.50 Lakhs GTD Bullet for ₹42,730), ‘satan.vish’ (Won ₹1.50 Lakhs GTD Monster Turbo for ₹22,576), ‘6X9Y4Y3Y0Y’ (Won ₹1 Lakh GTD Monster Turbo for ₹19,100), ‘Play_like_pro’ (Won ₹60K GTD Equaliser for ₹11,840), and ‘ajeet89’ (Won ₹50K GTD Holdem Hyper for ₹11,100) won the other Monday marquees on Spartan Poker.
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