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Arman Khan Wins ₹15 Lakh, Manash Kalita, Lakshya Dawra Ship Wednesday Night Titles

The mid-week blues were heavy on Wednesday, but the night rolled out some intense and thrilling cash-outs for Indian poker players. Online poker tournaments with GTDs ranging from ₹1 Crore to prize pools that crushed expectations made Wednesday night poker a battleground of intense competition. 

PokerDangal

100K GTD PLO5 Wednesday (RE)

• GTD: ₹1 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹900
• Total Entries: 114

The midweek grind brought high-octane action to the virtual felt as PokerDangal’s 100K GTD PLO5 Wednesday (RE) event turned into a turbocharged spectacle of five-card fireworks. With a ₹900 buy-in and 54 unique entries chasing a slice of the ₹1 Lakh guaranteed prize pool, it was anything but a quiet Wednesday night.

In a field that rewarded the top 15 finishers, ‘Popeyes’ served up the spice, dishing out a dominant performance to claim the top prize of ₹26,800. Riding the variance-heavy swings of Pot-Limit Omaha 5 confidently, ‘Popeyes’ outlasted a formidable lineup, showcasing creative aggression and clutch decision-making when it mattered most.

Hot on their heels was ‘KingSalmon’, who fought valiantly and banked ₹18,770 for a well-earned second place. Their resilience and determination were evident in every move. Not far behind, ‘Artist0’ painted a solid run into the money with ₹12,070 for third, while ‘Mr.Z’ held steady through the madness to take home ₹8,940. Rounding out the top spots, ‘Tanu6585’ walked away with ₹6,700 after a gritty grind.

A23 Poker

Bounty Madness

• GTD: ₹2.75 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,000
• Total Entries: 181
• Total Prize Money: ₹3.07 Lakh

It was a wild ride on the virtual felt during A23 Poker’s Bounty Madness as the action lived up to its name, delivering chaos, eliminations, and cold-blooded finishes. With a ₹2,000 buy-in and 181 entries locked in, the prize pool swelled to a healthy ₹3.07 Lakh, and the bounties flew thick and fast.

In a format where every knockout adds fuel to the fire, Karan ‘teraflop’ Kapoor calculated the perfect line to victory. His strategic gameplay and bounty-hunting mindset led him to walk away with ₹30,381 and all the glory after a commanding final table performance.

Vidur ‘bullgod89’ Singhal wasn’t far behind, charging through the field with fearless aggression and walking away with ₹23,241 for his efforts. Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan played the long game and was rewarded with ₹17,641, showing grit and calm under pressure. Also in the mix was the creatively-named ‘Lifeintheblind’, who pocketed ₹13,344 after a deep run filled with slick moves and timely knockouts. Stavya ‘dgunner09’ Singh was rounding out the top end, who gunned his way into the spotlight and secured ₹10,094.

With 27 players making it into the money and dozens of bounties claimed along the way, Bounty Madness once again proved why it’s one of the most entertaining formats in the A23 Poker stable. Fast, unpredictable, and adrenaline-fueled, it was a night where every elimination counted—and ‘teraflop’ made every single one of them matter.

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Natural8 India

It was a thrilling run for Shreyansh ‘jINX7701’ Sharma on the Natural8 India platform, where he showcased his poker prowess by clinching 5th place in the GGMasters Double Stack 25. His efforts earned him a handsome payday of ₹1,90,328.

Meanwhile, at the Wednesday Wonderbox, Ashit ‘INDIfference1’ Sharma secured a spot in the money list, walking away with an impressive ₹1,61,329 for his strong finish.

Adda52

Head Hunter

• GTD: 20 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹5,750
• Total Entries: 320

The midweek action on Adda52 was anything but mellow. Two marquee events, Head Hunter and Wednesday Wonder, delivered fireworks, fierce competition, and some standout performances from India’s top online grinders.

In the ₹20 Lakh GTD Head Hunter, bounty hunters went to war as 320 entries locked horns in a high-stakes shootout with a ₹5,750 buy-in. Emerging from the frenzy with a dominant run and 16 scalps to his name was Lakshya ‘Luckybossipl’ Dawra, who made his mark with a ruthless mix of power poker and bounty aggression to bank ₹2,28,131. Right behind him, Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh was in complete form, bagging ₹1,67,222 and claiming 12 bounties in a display of his trademark relentless style.

Shobit ‘569ppoker’ Bhargava kept the pressure on and collected ₹1,22,673, nailing five knockouts along the way. Jaikiran ‘jeditriv’ Kumar mirrored that bounty tally and took home ₹89,846, while Ram ‘mowgumotu’ Kakkar rounded off the top crop with ₹65,857 from a smart, steady grind that included four eliminations.

Wednesday Wonder

• GTD: ₹7.5 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹3,350
• Total Entries: 212

The thrill didn’t end there. The Wednesday Wonder, boasting a ₹7.5 Lakh guarantee and a ₹3,350 buy-in, attracted 212 entries who weren’t there to mess around. Aritra ‘prongs’ Hazra played a near-flawless game, blending sharp reads and fearless aggression to take down the title and the top prize of ₹1,49,083. Right behind was the mysterious ‘Bataadmi’, who ran deep and secured ₹1,10,426 after a strong showing. Debneil ‘Noobneil’ Mukherjee showed poise under pressure and collected ₹81,790, while Vidur ‘bullgod89’ Singhal added yet another deep run to his growing résumé, pocketing ₹60,580 in the process.

Also making final table appearances were the ever-consistent Sanjay ‘smr1g10’ Mohan and Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani, joined by Karan ‘teraflop’ Kapoor, who continues to rack up big finishes across the week. Ashwin ‘ashwinvijay1399’ Vijay Vergiya and Nikita ‘princesskitana’ Fernandes also cashed, adding another notch to their already impressive 2024 campaigns.

With massive prize pools, intense battles, and fearless plays lighting up the virtual tables, Adda52’s Wednesday night was a perfect reminder that in Indian online poker, midweek is anything but mid.

Junglee Poker

PPL Wednesday Superstack

• GTD: ₹7.5 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹3,450
• Total Entries: 230

The midweek heat was real on JungleePoker as the PPL Wednesday Superstack came in blazing with a ₹7.5 Lakh guarantee and a crowd of 230 contenders eager to leave their mark. With a ₹3,450 buy-in and 35 spots paid, the tournament was a magnet for India’s sharpest poker minds—and when the dust settled, it was Jaikiran ‘ZEEKE777’ Kumar who stood tall, pocketing a cool ₹1,39,200 for his powerhouse performance.

Kumar navigated the stacked field with precision and poise, firing on all cylinders when it mattered most. ‘pintu5152’ came in hot behind him, banking ₹1,06,725. Sahil ‘inaboobham’ Mahboobani made another deep run, showing off his consistency by walking away with ₹78,825 after a strong showing on the final table.

‘Tiltinnn’ had the right timing and tenacity to secure ₹58,200, while Gagan ‘gagangaming’ Singh proved yet again that he’s a name to watch, locking in ₹42,975.

As the Poker Premier League continues to light up the Junglee Poker schedule, the Wednesday Superstack delivered top-tier poker, breakout performances, and a night to remember for the community. With action this fierce, the rest of the series promises nothing short of fireworks.

Spartan Poker

Supreme Tournament

• GTD: ₹4 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 177

 It was fireworks at the virtual felts as Arsh ‘BigggTymeR’ Grover stormed his way to the top in a thrilling ₹2,500 buy-in tournament, walking away with a stellar ₹75,200 in prize money. The fast-paced event saw intense action, drawing in 177 entries — including 92 registrations and a hefty 85 re-entries — creating a fierce battle for the top spots.

A total of 25 players made it to the money in this electrifying contest, each carving their path through a stacked field of grinders and rising stars.

The enigmatic ‘9X6X0X0X4X’ won runner-up honours ₹56,000, followed closely by baapji511 with ₹48,000 for a strong third-place finish. Consistent performer Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh added ₹39,600 to his online tally, while ‘Process’ rounded off the top five with ₹32,800.

With the required entry benchmark set at 184 and the final count hitting just below 177, the turnout was nonetheless impressive—a testament to the tournament’s growing popularity and the passion of India’s vibrant poker community.

In a game where every chip counts, it was Grover’s ‘BigggTymeR’ moment — and he seized it with commanding flair.

PokerBaazi

The MoneyMaker #28

• GTD: ₹1 Crore
• Buy-in: ₹10K
• Total Entries: 1,079

It was a blockbuster weekend on PokerBaazi, as the virtual felt hosted some of the sharpest minds and steeliest nerves in Indian poker. Marquee events like The MoneyMaker #28, The Pride, Daily Last Chance, and The Pride Lite turned the platform into a high-stakes battleground, drawing in the usual suspects and rising stars.

At the heart of the action was The MoneyMaker #28, boasting a thunderous ₹1 Crore guarantee. With a ₹10K buy-in and a staggering 1,079 total entries (610 unique + 469 re-entries), the prize pool was hotly contested over hours of high-octane play. In the end, Arman ‘Qbranch’ Khan emerged triumphant, clinching the coveted title and a handsome payday of ₹15 Lakh.

Hot on his heels, ‘TheWolverine’ clawed their way to a strong second for ₹9.78 Lakh, while Nishant ‘NC1202’ Chowdhary took home ₹7 Lakh for his third-place finish. Other deep runs came from Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia (₹5.6 Lakh), Siddhant ‘aajnahinaana’ Singh (₹4.44 Lakh), and the ever-steady ‘CoolHandLuke’, who notched a final table finish worth ₹1.32 Lakh. Aditya ‘aditya2596’ Sabharwal (14th for ₹83K) and Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi (21st for ₹60K) also made it into the money, reinforcing their positions as formidable contenders.

The Pride

• GTD: ₹30 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹5,750
• Total Entries: 551

Meanwhile, The Pride with its ₹30 Lakh GTD and ₹5.75K buy-in showcased yet another gripping narrative. Manash ‘ravenclaws’ Kalita swooped down for the kill, bagging ₹5 Lakh and the trophy. Anamika ‘bossbaby97’ Singh was impressive with a runner-up finish for ₹3.15 Lakh, followed by Sanjay ‘sanjaykotak’ Khanna, who secured third place and ₹2.48 Lakh.

Vishal Maharaj added ₹1.91 Lakh to his bankroll, while Nikita ‘highpriestess’ Fernandes continued her consistent streak with a 7th-place finish for ₹91,000. The Pride’s participation list also saw appearances from Arman ‘Qbranch’ Khan (15th), Kritagya ‘Foldnhihota’ Sharma (18th), and Amar ‘PsykoEko’ Iyer (21st), all cashing in for their efforts.

The Daily Last Chance

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 637
• Total Prize Money: ₹13.8 Lakh

The Daily Last Chance event packed in 637 entries and built a healthy ₹13.8 Lakh prize pool off a modest ₹2.5K buy-in. Azman ‘azzy0097’ Ali Malik stood tallest here, bagging ₹2.1 Lakh for the win, followed by ‘Officer194’ with ₹1.38 Lakh and ‘Dingebrinking’ who locked up ₹1.02 Lakh.

The Pride Lite

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,000
• Total Entries: 774
• Total Prize Money: ₹13.47 Lakh

Rounding out the weekend fireworks, The Pride Lite proved a value-packed offering with a ₹2K buy-in drawing 774 entries for a ₹13.47 Lakh prize pool. Siddharth ‘Siddonuts’ Pandey crunched the numbers and the competition to claim ₹1.56 Lakh, narrowly edging past Pratik ‘Acehigh20’ Modi, who walked with ₹1.3 Lakh. Rohan ‘Toobigtofail’.

Sharma wasn’t far behind with a near-matching ₹1.53 Lakh for third. Notables like Akshay ‘jumlebaz’ Kumar (₹63.16K), Karan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Pantola, Nandan ‘ragemonster’ Pugalia, Anish ‘PapaNegreanu’ Arora, and Shardul ‘duuurrrr’ Parthasarathi also made money finishes, showcasing the sheer depth of talent spread across the field.

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