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Aditya Kesharwani, Satyam Verma, Vishal Bajaj, Arjanveer Singh, Shubham Agarwal Wrap Up The Weekend By Shipping Online Poker Tournaments

The weekend online poker tournaments saw some of the biggest GTDs coming into play, with the biggies like PokerBaazi’s The Money Maker coming back into play. Other poker apps like A23 Poker and PokerDangal had all the excitement going on. 

The tournaments saw poker regs like Aditya Kesharwani, Vishah Bajaj, Arjanveer Singh, and others creating bangs on the leaderboards. Here’s our complete round-up.

A23 Poker

The Sundowner

• GTD: ₹5 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,100
• Total Entries: 235

A sizzling showdown lit up A23 Poker on The Sundowner tournament wrapped up with fireworks and fierce finishes! Topping the 127-entry field, it was Aditya ‘Beware67 Kesharwani’ who outplayed the competition and walked away with the lion’s share — a hefty ₹97,772 from the ₹5 Lakh prize pool.

Hot on their heels was Sanish ‘sanish21’ Chhabra, securing second place and ₹72,326 in prize money, while Anmol ‘ace10’ Narang clinched third place for ₹35,499. The action-packed event saw 98 re-entries, creating intense competition across the felt.

Other big winners included ‘DisruptorX’ (₹39,573), Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh (₹29,272), and  Pradip ‘Nit2Donk’ Ghosh (₹21,653), each making strong final table impressions.

The fast-paced 8-max Hold’em format, with a 20K starting stack and unlimited re-entry till late reg, tested the mettle of even seasoned grinders. Poker fans also witnessed gritty plays from Himanshu ‘himanshurocks’ Aggarwal, Lavesh ‘UPay4MyWeed98’ Meena, and ‘kalidenalii’, all of whom finished in the top ten.

With 35 places paid and intense competition until the final hand, The Sundowner lived up to its name—delivering high-octane poker action under the virtual lights!

Sunday Big Slick

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 379

Sunday night was a scorcher on A23 Poker as the Sunday Big Slick wrapped up with electric energy and top-tier poker prowess. Outlasting a massive field of 208 entries and 171 re-entries, it was Satyam ‘8X9X3X0X3X’ Verma who took home the crown and the most significant slice of the ₹10 Lakh prize pool — an impressive ₹1,42,165!

Samarth ‘Kidneychor Agarwal’ finished a strong second, pocketing ₹1,41,838, while Deepankur ‘dp178’ Gupta clinched third place and banked ₹1,30,793 in prize money. With unlimited re-entries until late registration and a deep starting stack of 20,000 chips, players came in aggressive, and the action did not disappoint.

Notable finishes included Rishab ‘rish1994’ Malik (₹79,555), ‘dauntless’  (₹52,743), and ‘Shato’ (₹38,660), all making deep runs and cashing big. The top 10 were regular crushers like Advait ‘ronaldinho018’ Rajguru,  Hitesh ‘buntai’ Batra, Yudhisthir ‘rowdy6’ Singh, and Prince ‘prince7664’ Kumar, each bagging solid payouts.

Sunday Reign

• GTD: ₹25 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹11,500
• Total Entries: 215

The virtual felt of A23 Poker lit up this Sunday night as the Sunday Reign tournament drew fierce competition, electric gameplay, and one ultimate champion – ‘newkidpoker’! In a field filled with poker’s sharpest minds, newkidpoker reigned supreme, clinching the title and a massive payday of ₹4,96,954.

With a ₹11,500  buy-in, the Sunday Reign attracted 111 entries and a hefty 104 re-entries, making for a total prize pool of ₹25,00,000. With 6-player tables, deep stacks of 25,000 chips to start, and unlimited re-entries till late registration, the action was relentless from the first hand to the final all-in.

After hours of intense poker warfare, Ujjwal ‘fourteenk’ Narwal finished in second place, taking home ₹3,68,805, followed closely by Praveen ‘praveen2626 ’KR in third, who added ₹2,72,633 to their bankroll. The final table was packed with well-known grinders and rising stars, but none could stop ‘newkidpoker’’s march to victory.

Other standout performances came from Tarush ‘tarush123’ Gupta, who secured fourth place for ₹2,01,934, and ‘Futoloa’, who rounded out the top five with ₹1,49,568. Deep runs by ‘dragon55’, Ritwik ‘ritwik27’’ Khanna, Abhimanyu ‘PsychoDrama’ Mittal, Anurag ‘NormanBates’ Srivastava, and Ganesh ‘ganesh24’ Durgade ensured the final table was a rollercoaster of chip swings, bold bluffs, and tactical brilliance.

In total, 31 players made it to the money, each walking away with a piece of the ₹25-lakh pie. From opening levels to the nail-biting final table, the Sunday Reign lived up to its name, delivering thunderous poker action.

With its generous prize pool, sharp structure, and nonstop thrills, the Sunday Reign continues to be a marquee event on A23 Poker. With ‘newkidpoker’ taking the throne this week, the bar has been set sky-high for those hoping to seize the spotlight next Sunday.

Some of the winners and players listed under the A23 Poker tournaments could have accessed the tournaments through the Adda52 platform, as the two entities have a shared network. 

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1 Cr Burst Fire Finale

• GTD: ₹1 Crore
• Buy-in: ₹5,750
• Total Entries: 1756

The virtual felt on A23 Poker was ablaze as the 1 Cr Burstfire Finale delivered a spectacular showdown. With 171 qualifiers entering, the ₹1 Crore guaranteed prize pool was split into ₹61.12 Lakh in regular payouts and a fiery ₹38.87 Lakh in bounties.

‘BaLuGaWhAlE’ emerged as the champion, pocketing a mammoth ₹9,85,862 and four bounties. Close behind was Sam ‘Lokimon’ Anand, finishing runner-up with ₹7,07,054, and ‘sagarchawla’ followed in third with ₹5,06,677. All three shared the exact bounty count: 4.

Other top finishers included:

• vinay0902 (4th – ₹3,26,606)
• effuno (5th – ₹2,65,600, 9 bounties)
• NbS16 (6th – ₹1,19,119, 8 bounties)
• luckybossipl (7th – ₹1,37,566, 11 bounties)
• Pranavcr07 (8th – ₹99,062)
• Lotf24 (9th – ₹97,711)
• UniquePersonality & ChennaiNo1 (10th-11th – ₹1,54,171 each)

The bounty carnage continued with Satyam ‘8X9X3X0X3X’ Verma knocking out a staggering 12 players, the highest of the night, and finishing 14th. Meanwhile,  Ambika ‘Frontline’ Chowdhury (16th – ₹37,158, 10 bounties) and Rajneesh ‘rajneesh620’ Thakur (18th – ₹26,867, 9 bounties) also stood out for their aggressive styles.

More notables in the money:

• ‘kalidenalii’, ‘rj147’, ‘prongs’, ‘The_Alchemist’, and ‘happyhigh’ each secured ₹26,867
• ‘jumobotoppair1988’ (27th – ₹19,595, 4 bounties)
• ‘buntai’ (29th – ₹19,595)
• ‘roshangurbuxanii (30th – ₹19,595, 3 bounties)

With entrants finishing in the money, the 1 Cr Burstfire Finale proved once again that A23 Poker is the home of thrilling, high-value tournament action, where every chip counts and every bounty matters.

PokerDangal

Sunday Grind (RE)

• GTD: ₹1.5 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹1,150
• Total Entries: 152

Sunday night on PokerDangal was ablaze with action as the ₹1.5 Lakh GTD online poker tournament delivered drama, excitement, and a champion-worthy performance from the player known as ‘MITSUBISHI’, who powered through the field to seize the top prize of ₹39,140!

With a modest buy-in of ₹1,150, the tournament attracted 89 entries and 63 re-entries, pushing the prize pool just past the guarantee to a final total of ₹1,52,000. What followed was an intense grind packed with calculated aggression, bold moves, and momentum-shifting hands.

At the heart of the battle was ‘MITSUBISHI’, who kept their foot on the gas and refused to ease up, eventually bulldozing through the final table and securing the win. Hot on their heels was ‘Novice’, who proved anything but, collecting a well-earned ₹27,405 for the runner-up finish.

PokerDangal regular ‘Einstein’ showcased sharp poker IQ on their way to third place, bagging ₹17,632, while ‘Honeybadger’ and ‘MagicTricks’ rounded out the top five with ₹13,056 and ₹9,788, respectively.

The tournament proved yet again why PokerDangal continues to be a go-to destination for online poker enthusiasts looking for value-packed action, sharp competition, and the thrill of the chase.

Whether you’re a grinder, a rising star, or a dark horse waiting for your moment, tournaments like these are where legends are made.

Junglee Poker

• GTD: ₹20 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹6,900
• Total Entries: 227

High-octane poker took centre stage on JungleePoker as the ₹20 Lakh GTD online tournament played out with all the twists, turns, and dramatic finishes fans could hope for! Outlasting a stacked field of 227 entries, it was the player known as ‘godfather’ who delivered a mob-boss performance, claiming the top spot and a total payout of ₹2,26,868, including a bounty haul of ₹1,30,312.

With a buy-in of ₹6,900, players dove into the action hoping to secure a slice of the ₹20 lakh prize pool. And while all eyes were on the leaderboard, the knockouts were just as crucial—this bounty format meant every elimination added serious weight to the prize purse.

Coming in a whisper behind the champion was ‘sid7868’, who also walked away with ₹2,26,736, including ₹68,578 in bounties. It was a nail-biting finish between the top two, and both players emerged with massive payouts and major bragging rights.

The ever-dangerous ‘pikapikacha’ captured third place with a combined win of ₹1,47,200, backed by ₹29,671 in bounty takedowns. ‘iguess_d’ also had a notable run, finishing fourth and collecting ₹1,10,927, which included ₹3,000 in bounties. Meanwhile, ‘DonkeyCommitted’ rounded off the top five with ₹83,624, boosted by ₹7,500 in bounty earnings.

The tournament showcased strategy, timing, and relentless aggression, and the bounty format added an extra dose of adrenaline that kept players swinging until the final hand.

With such fireworks lighting up the virtual felt, JungleePoker’s Sunday flagship has proven once again why it’s a staple for India’s online poker warriors. 

Natural8 India

Poker players came out swinging on Natural8 India this past Sunday, leaving a trail of deep runs, big finishes, and eye-popping cashes in some of the platform’s most competitive tournaments.

Leading the charge was Shubham ‘BakchodLaunda’ Agarwal, who came agonisingly close to a title in the Sunday Crazy Eights Asia 8.88. Navigating through the chaos with clinical precision, He eventually clinched runner-up honours, pocketing a cool ₹2,38,289. While the top spot just slipped away, this deep run was nothing short of sensational.

In another high-octane bounty fest, ‘W@rCry Gaming’ made his presence felt in the Zodiac Pig Last Feast Bounty, finishing 2nd. His reward? A hefty ₹1,48,162 payday.

The ever-dynamic ‘Wonderwoman6’ was in no mood to be left out. She brought her A-game to the Sunday Hyper 200, a turbo-format event where survival is war. She finished 4th, adding ₹1,49,305 to her bankroll. Blink-and-you-miss-it action, but she stood firm in the storm.

Meanwhile, Anurag ‘FreeDebtm’ Rawat aka proved that grinding huge fields is his comfort zone. In the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 54, his performance earned him ₹2,84,344, making it one of the standout scores this week.

Eyes now turn to the next big grind. Will we see more breakthroughs? If this past weekend is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes.

PokerBaazi

The MoneyMaker

• GTD: ₹1 Crore
• Buy-in: ₹7,500
• Total Entries: 1,424

In a thrilling 11-hour poker marathon, PokerBaazi’s flagship The MoneyMaker tournament wrapped up with Vishal ‘Vishzz’ Bajaj clinching the top spot and walking away with a massive ₹15 Lakh payday!

With a modest buy-in of ₹7,500, the battle was intense from the first hand to the final all-in. Arunav ‘Frankie08’ Mittal put up an impressive fight to finish runner-up, pocketing ₹8.7 Lakh, while ‘Poker_lover’ rounded out the podium with a well-earned ₹6.54 Lakh for third place.

Notable deep runs included ‘aakaps’ finishing fourth for ₹4.92 Lakh, Neelkantan ‘difsripp007’ Murali taking home ₹3.88 Lakh in fifth, and Vikas ‘nohomejerome’ Yadav cashing ₹2.9 Lakh for sixth.

The top 221 players shared the 1 Crore prize pool, with payouts starting at ₹14K and rising sharply up the ladder. Other finishers in the top 10 included ‘ChipEater01, ‘Sanjay SpinDoctor’ Chandy, Madhur ‘madhur1994’ Kapoor, ’ and Daniyall ‘devilll9’ Kazi

Daily Last Chance

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 626
• Total Prize Money: ₹13.61 Lakh

The night owls of the poker world were treated to fireworks as Arjanveer ‘holdbaby’ Singh seized the title in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance tournament, bagging a cool ₹2.08 Lakh!

With a buy-in of just ₹2,500 and a prize pool of ₹13.61 Lakh, the battle saw players grinding hard deep into the night. Ravi ‘racebegins’ Kant Saraf finished runner-up for ₹1.36 Lakh, followed by ‘krishna28’, who locked in ₹1.01 Lakh for third.

The action-packed final table also featured Anamika ‘Bossbaby97’ Singh taking home ₹78,120 for fourth place, while ‘psykick’ scooped up ₹64,640 in fifth.

Not far behind, ‘winnerwinner’ cashed ₹52,260, and ‘Lucky9960’ claimed ₹40,960. The top ten rounded off with ‘Bullzeye’, ‘philivey007’, and ‘Happihigh’, finishing in the ₹19K-₹30K range.

BSS Super Value

• GTD: ₹25 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 1,219
• Total Prize Money: ₹26.5 Lakh

PokerBaazi’s BSS Super Value tournament lit up the virtual felt, and ‘Godfather10’ delivered a dominant performance to seize the title and ₹3.98 Lakh in top prize money!

With a buy-in of just ₹2,500, the tournament pulled in a strong 611 entries, building a total prize pool of ₹26.5 Lakh. After nearly nine hours of intense action, Ankit ‘gabru1410’ Agarwal finished runner-up for a solid ₹2.39 Lakh, while Sanjay ‘SpinDoctor’ Chandy secured third place with ₹1.8 Lakh.

‘sunjad’ and Alekh ‘Pier39’ Jha’ finished fourth and fifth, respectively, pocketing ₹1.4 Lakh and ₹1.13 Lakh. Other notables on the final table included Sehej ‘UdxiAgain’ Singh(₹90,100), ‘Harshbjj97’ (₹67,580), and ‘neatly’ (₹47,700), all making deep runs in the tournament.

BSS Sprint

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,300
• Total Entries: 546
• Total Prize Money: ₹10.92 Lakh

In another thrilling showdown on PokerBaazi, ‘tovahswu’ emerged triumphant in the (6-Max) BSS Sprint tournament, bagging a cool ₹1.64 Lakh and bragging rights!

The fast-paced, six-handed showdown featured a buy-in of ₹2,300 and drew in 282 entries, amassing a prize pool of ₹10.92 Lakh. Action kicked off at 8:30 PM and lasted for over six hours, culminating in a final table full of talent.

Sanish ‘Sanish21’ Chhabra finished in second place, collecting ₹1.11 Lakh, followed closely by Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, who locked up ₹84,080 for third place.

Other standout performances included Anmol ‘airball’ Narang  (₹62,790), Zeshan ‘Deez49’ Hamza (₹53,180), and Vishal ‘Mrvkey’ Kadyan(₹43,680). Y ‘Localboy99’ Srinuvasu fought solidly to take home ₹34,400.

That’s all we have on our view of the weekend’s online weekend poker tournaments in India. Keep reading Gutshot Magazine for more!

 

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