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Anant Purohit, Arunav Mittal, Ankit Bajaj Crush Sunday Online Poker Grind

The virtual felts were absolutely on full blast over the weekend, and several Indians made the most of it with some of the biggest GTDs available for those with the skills and grit to take what they want. 

While PokerBaazi continued its hot streak of The MoneyMaker with a ₹1 Crore GTD, other tournaments saw good player interest. 

PokerDangal

₹1.5 Lakh GTD Sunday Grind (RE)

• GTD: ₹1.5 Lakh
• Total Entries: 139
• Buy-in; 1,150

Sunday night sizzled with action on PokerDangal as the ₹1.5 Lakh GTD Sunday Grind (RE) drew in a feisty field of 139 entries, each one gunning for glory. With a buy-in of just ₹1,150, this marquee event once again proved why it’s a crowd favourite on the platform — high value, big stakes, and intense competition.

After hours of gripping play, it was ‘xMACHHIx’ who emerged victorious, outlasting the field and seizing the top prize of ₹38,625. Following close behind was ‘Yashas11’, who battled valiantly to finish runner-up and walked away with ₹27,045. ‘Swindlers’ secured the third spot, banking ₹17,400 for their deep run, while ‘Lunchbox’ took fourth place and ₹12,885. Rounding out the top five was ‘Shitchilly’, pocketing ₹9,660 after a strong showing.

The final table was a clash of grit, strategy, and nerves. Players traded pots in a fast-paced showdown that kept spectators glued to the action. ‘xMACHHIx’ held firm through the pressure, showing sharp instincts and fearless moves to seal the win.

With the Sunday Grind once again delivering on its promise of value-packed excitement, PokerDangal continues to prove it’s a serious player in India’s online poker scene.

Junglee Poker 

SS#1 Sunday Special Knockout ₹15 lakh GTD

• GTD: ₹15 Lakh
• Total Entries: 266
• Buy-in: ₹5,750

The thrill continued with the SS #1 Sunday Special Knockout ₹15 Lakh GTD, where 266 entries joined the fray at a buy-in of ₹5,750. With ₹8.35 Lakh in ranked prizes and ₹6.65 Lakh in bounty pools, the knockout format delivered non-stop action. In the end, it was a virtual dead heat between ‘kaushiknakul’ and Manish ‘manish jangid’ Jangid, who took home ₹1,17,317 and ₹1,17,150 respectively. ‘askasakash7’ followed in third with ₹79,575, while Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani (₹68,303) and JaiKiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar (₹52,271) rounded out the money spots.

With sky-high guarantees, gripping finishes, and fresh heroes emerging every hour, Junglee Poker’s weekend run was a statement to the Indian poker community: the stakes are rising, and the game has never been more thrilling.

A23 Poker

Sunday Big Slick 

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Total Players: 443
• Buy-in: ₹2,500

A23 Poker’s Sunday grind came alive with the ₹10 Lakh GTD Sunday Big Slick, and it didn’t disappoint. The popular ₹2,500 buy-in tourney pulled in a strong field of 443 players, making for a fiery contest filled with bluffs, bold plays, and breakout performances. And when the final hand was dealt, it was Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh who claimed the crown, pocketing a cool ₹1,61,115 after a thrilling deep run.

Hot on his heels was Debapriya ‘debapriya_12345’ Manna, who played a sharp, strategic game to finish second and earn ₹1,52,998, proving that consistency and calm can go a long way in high-stakes MTTs. In third place, Stavya ‘dgunner09’ Singh took home ₹97,400, followed by ‘Deadman2601’ with ₹71,394 and Prince ‘Prince7664’ Kumar, who rounded out the top five with a payout of ₹52,331.

Other notable finishes included Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Maruka, who landed in 6th place for ₹38,359, Sahil ‘ImHighishove’ Mahboobani, taking 12th for ₹11,734, and Nikita ‘princesskitana’ Fernandes, who cashed in 47th for ₹5,053 after another solid Sunday grind.

Adda52

Big Whale

• GTD: ₹50 Lakh
• Buy-in ₹5,750
• Total Entries: 911

The ₹50 Lakh GTD Big Whale stormed through the felts, delivering drama, action, and monster payouts. With a ₹5,750 buy-in and 911 entries, the high-stakes showdown lived up to its billing — and when the waves settled, it was Ankit ‘Imluckbox’ Bajaj who emerged as the true shark, scooping up a massive ₹8,68,056 top prize!

The final table was packed with firepower, and the chases were intense. ‘Batman_poker’ flew high to finish runner-up, banking a hefty ₹6,30,019, while seasoned grinder Arjanveer ‘Arjan30’ Singh Chadha put on a clinical show to secure third place and ₹4,47,330. Not far behind, ‘saisal123123’ earned ₹3,32,009 for a deep finish, while WSOP bracelet winner Aditya ‘A_Sushant’ Sushant added yet another big score to his resume, pocketing ₹2,41,064 for fifth place.

The payouts ran deep in this one. Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava narrowly missed the final table but cashed 13th for ₹48,883, ‘JeenNhiDunga’ made it to 18th for ₹25,959, and Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna banked ₹21,832 in 34th, proving that the Big Whale offered value well beyond the top spots.

Mystery Bounty

1. GTD: ₹25 Lakh
2. Total Entries: 451
3. Buy-in: ₹5,750

The virtual felts were on fire as the ₹25 Lakh GTD Mystery Bounty brought a thrilling blend of surprises, strategy, and suspense to India’s poker community this week. With a buy-in of ₹5,750 and a sharp field of 451 entries, the event delivered on every front — big bounties, bold moves, and breakout moments.

Topping the field in style was  Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat j, who navigated the mystery and mayhem to clinch the title and a handsome payday of ₹2,26,579. Hot on his heels, the ever-consistent Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan finished runner-up for ₹1,66,099, continuing his impressive online form. Vaibhav ‘vane_shado’ Temani locked up third place with ₹1,21,750, followed by Ashutosh ‘Akp125602’ Kumar (₹89,242) and Kritarth ‘TightAgressive28’ Pant (₹65,414), all of whom delivered rock-solid performances on the final table.

The action-packed FT also saw Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani finish 7th for ₹35,146, while Debneil ‘NoobNeil’ Mukherjee and Arjanveer ‘arjan30’ Singh Chadha followed in 8th and 9th, banking ₹25,762 and ₹18,864, respectively.

Deep runs came from a string of familiar names — Aditya ‘Whatistheend’ Kulkarni (12th for ₹14,668), Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang (13th for ₹14,668), Ankit ‘d00mtr00p3r’ Wadhawan (14th for ₹11,882), and Shreyansh ‘halifax7701’ Sharma (17th for ₹11,882), all proving once again why they’re constantly in the mix.

Rounding out the in-the-money finishes were Amit ‘The_Alchemist’ Sur, Vinayak ‘bhai_on_mary_jane’ Bajaj, Mayank ‘AreyBetaRaise’ Meruka, Shivam ‘SSoulShaker’ Dubey, and Harsh ‘harsh1327’ Bubna, all showing grit as they cashed out in a fiercely contested field.

Even outside the top tiers, the tournament featured some of the country’s top grinders in the money, including Ashwin ‘Ashwinvijay1399’ Vijay Vergiya, Aditya ‘konstantin’ Singh, and WSOP bracelet winner Aditya ‘A_Sushant’ Sushant, each adding another notch to their online resumes.

Natural8 India

It was a supercharged Sunday on the international virtual felts, and Indian crushers came out swinging, with Anant ‘EasyShips’ Purohit leading the charge in spectacular fashion! Purohit delivered a thunderous performance in the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 525, finishing banking a jaw-dropping ₹71,91,436, which included ₹18.95 Lakh in bounties. The veteran pro’s explosive run proved once again why he remains one of India’s most feared bounty tournament grinders.

Joining the Sunday celebration was Harshad ‘Hdb18’ Barve, who found himself deep in not one but two big-field events. Barve pocketed ₹8,82,561 (includes ₹8.7 Lakh in bounties) in the Sunday Showdown 55, raking in ₹1,22,527 in the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 525, placing 236th — a double whammy for the rising star.

Another Indian who made waves in the same Bounty Hunters Main Event was ‘lolwhat2616’, who walked away with ₹2,63,152. Meanwhile, the ever-familiar moniker ‘YouKnowMe!!!!’ stayed in the action mix with a ₹1,22,945 cash in the Main Event and an additional ₹1,79,430 in the Sunday Showdown 1500. 

In the low-stakes showdown, the spotlight was stolen by ‘yudie’, netting a cool ₹4,07,957, including ₹35,480 in bounties — a brilliant ROI for a micro buy-in warrior.

Adding to the list of high-impact finishes was Venkatesh ‘KirkLazarus’ Mukundan, who earned ₹1,89,591 in the process.

Spartan Poker

Spartan Poker’s Sunday action was on fire, and the spotlight belonged to Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan, who blazed his way to the top in a high-octane showdown that drew 395 entries. With a buy-in of ₹2,875 and a near-capacity field (just shy of the 400 mark), the tournament saw 75 players finishing in the money, but it was Sanjay who seized the crown and the ₹1.3 Lakh winner’s payday in style.

Mohan, who has been grinding consistently on the domestic circuit, outlasted a fiercely competitive field to etch his name into Spartan Poker’s winner’s column — a big statement in a tournament packed with firepower.

Not far behind was ‘9X6X0X0X4X’, who pocketed a solid ₹84,000 for the runner-up finish. The third-place prize of ₹70,000 went to ‘Play_like_pro’, who lived up to their name with a deep, disciplined run. ‘Th1rt33n’ followed in fourth, banking ₹59,700, while ‘suborno33’ rounded out the top five with a tidy ₹46,000.

PokerBaazi

The MoneyMaker

• GTD: ₹1 Crore
• Total Entries: 1,379
• Buy-in: ₹7,500

India’s online poker streets witnessed a blockbuster showdown as the latest edition of The MoneyMaker lit up the felts with a massive ₹1 Crore prize pool on offer. With a buy-in of just ₹7,500, the tourney pulled in an impressive 1,379 entries, proving yet again why it’s one of the most anticipated tournaments on the Indian calendar.

Emerging victorious from this high-voltage field was Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal, who outlasted some of the country’s finest to grab the ₹15 Lakh top prize and The MoneyMaker glory! Displaying nerves of steel and flawless execution through the late stages, Mittal sealed the deal in dominant style.

Finishing runner-up was the enigmatic ‘CheckinTheDark’, who banked a well-earned ₹8.75 Lakh, while seasoned pro Aditya ‘aditya2596’ Sabherwal claimed third for a handsome ₹6.55 Lakh. Abhimanyu ‘AsrfManfi’ Mittal also made a deep run to collect ₹5 Lakh, followed by ‘chivaslegal’, who secured a payday of ₹3.95 Lakh.

The MoneyMaker’s depth saw big names cashing across the board. Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh finished 25th for ₹56K, while the likes of Avijit ‘SwangoRay’ Jaiswal, Kritagya ‘Foldnhihota’ Sharma, Nikita ‘highpriestess’ Fernandes, and Satyam ‘AnakinSkywa1ker’ Verma all added ₹34K to their bankrolls for finishes in the 30s. Arsh ‘Button_Hai_Bro’ Grover rounded out the list of notables with a 42nd-place finish worth ₹34K.

Daily Last Chance

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 692
• Total Prize Money: ₹15.04 Lakh

PokerBaazi’s grindfest ended with a bang as the Daily Last Chance lived up to its name — offering one final shot at glory with a ₹10 Lakh GTD prize pool. With a buy-in of ₹2,500 and a total of 692 entries, the tournament soared past expectations, clocking in a total prize pool of ₹15.04 Lakh and setting the stage for a thrilling finish.

After hours of intense action, it was Dhaval ‘TheMaHaKaL’ Solanki who rose above the rest, seizing the top spot and walking away with a cool ₹2.12 Lakh. Known for his fearless play and timely aggression, Solanki delivered another signature finish in a field stacked with talent.

Coming in close was ‘macchibaba’, who secured the runner-up payout of ₹1.69 Lakh, followed by Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg, who banked ₹1.1 Lakh for his third-place finish. Also making a mark were ‘Believeme2508’ with ₹86,350 and ‘detuleungikhul’, who added ₹71,460 to their bankroll.

Among the notables cashing in was Surag ‘MR8Beast’ Yadav, who finished further down the line but still managed to pick up ₹13,540 — a solid return on a grind-heavy night.

The Daily Last Chance continues to be a thrilling wrap-up event for late-night grinders looking for one final score — and this edition proved why it’s one of PokerBaazi’s most anticipated daily tourneys. With high stakes and higher intensity, India’s online poker scene just keeps getting better.

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