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Saturday Roundup: Ajit Singh Arora, Goonjan Mall, Praful Sharma Ship Tournaments

Saturday night was once again an epic one for the Indian poker players, who routinely crushed the GTDs of the online poker tournaments. The various tournaments saw poker regs and relatively new names make some incredible amounts. At the top of the charts were Goonjan Mall, Praful Sharma, and others who shipped events. Then, in the deep runs, some Mohsin Shaikh, Vikhyat Ahlawat, Mohak Kapoor and others. 

Junglee Poker

SS Daily Finale

• GTD: ₹5 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,875
• Total Entries 196 

The stakes were high and the action intense in the latest edition of the SS Daily Finale on Junglee Poker, which featured a guaranteed prize pool of ₹5 Lakh. With a buy-in of ₹2,875, the event drew 196 total entries, each gunning for the top spot in this prestigious daily showdown.

After a night of slick moves and clutch decisions, it was ‘gullulal332’ who emerged victorious, bagging the title along with a tidy ₹96,200 payout! The final battle saw Sandeep ‘goldypaji’ Malik put up a strong fight to finish second for ₹72,550, while ‘overlap46202466’ secured third place and ₹53,550.

Ajit ‘ace_bob’ Singh Arora (₹39,550) and ‘balramvanal’ (₹29,200) also made it to the final five, both showcased solid skills throughout the event. With a compact field, competitive energy, and handsome rewards, the SS Daily Finale once again proved why it’s a must-play for serious grinders — and this time, it was ‘gullulal332’ who rose above the rest to claim the spotlight!

A23 Poker

Stack Attack

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹4,600
• Total Entries: 201

The virtual felt was on fire in the latest edition of Stack Attack on A23 Poker, where a hefty ₹10 Lakh guaranteed prize pool drew in a competitive crowd. With a buy-in of ₹4,600, the tournament saw a total of 201 entries (123 unique, 74 re-entries, and 4 add-ons), all eyeing the lion’s share of the prize.

After hours of intense play, Goonjan ‘gmtesting’ Mall tested the limits and came out on top, pocketing ₹1,98,777 for a stellar first-place finish. Hot on their heels was Aritra ‘flushnace’ Sengupta, who showcased brilliant poker acumen to finish runner-up for ₹1,47,234, while Ambika ‘Frontline’ Chowdhury secured the third-place spot with a payout of ₹1,09,053. Tanay ‘rujula16’ Kauntia (₹80,773) and ‘8X9X3X0X3X’ (₹59,827) also put up an intense fight, rounding out a competitive final table. With deep stacks, big swings, and high-pressure decisions, Stack Attack delivered exactly what it promised – a thrilling ride. And leading the charge this time was Mall, who walked away with the win and bragging rights.

PokerDangal

Saturday Showdown (RE)

• GTD: ₹2 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹1,490
• Total Entries: 159 
• Total Prize Money: ₹2.07 Lakh

The weekend kicked off in style with the Saturday Showdown (RE) on PokerDangal, drawing a field of 159 entries (74 unique + 85 re-entries) and generating a total prize pool of ₹2.07 Lakh. With a modest buy-in of ₹1,490, the event delivered big value and even bigger drama on the virtual tables. At the end of a high-paced battle, it was ‘Honeybadger’ who stood tall, showing nerves of steel to clinch the top prize of ₹53,230. Following closely was ‘Koushal1986’, who made a deep run to grab ₹27,270 for second place.

The ever-consistent ‘ace_bob’ returned to the final table spotlight with a third-place finish worth ₹23,980, while ‘LOBSTER’ (₹17,760) and ‘THESTARPOKER’ (₹13,310) rounded out the top five with strong performances of their own. With action-packed hands and fearless moves, the Saturday Showdown lived up to its name — and it was ‘Honeybadger’ who walked away with the crown and cash.

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PokerBaazi

Blockbuster

• GTD: ₹30 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹5,750
• Total Entries: 630
• Total Prize Money: ₹31.5 Lakh

The action was sizzling on the virtual felts as Blockbuster on PokerBaazi lived up to its name with a thrilling night of poker. The ₹5,750 buy-in event saw a solid turnout of 630 entries (318 unique + 312 re-entries), creating an intense battlefield for glory and a prize pool of ₹31.5 Lakh.

After hours of high-octane play, Gokul ‘Gokulsnaps’ Krishna Parvathaneni came out on top, defeating a tough final table and bagging an impressive ₹5.14 Lakh in a heads-up deal to secure the title. Right on his heels was ‘rohanlodha’, who fought valiantly and settled for ₹3.07 Lakh, while Aditya ‘gangajal’ Sushant rounded out the top three with a handsome payout of ₹2.45 Lakh.

The final table was stacked with seasoned grinders, including Dhrooval ‘Senseikid’ Verma (₹1.89 Lakh), Ankit ‘Psycorp’ Omprakash Bajaj (₹1.39 Lakh), and Amit ‘BadbeatPro83’ Sharma (₹1.13 Lakh), all of whom showcased exceptional skill and composure. Vikram ‘supernovaaa’ Jaiswal also made a deep run, cashing ₹91,980 for their effort.

Just outside the final table, notable performances included Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani and Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, both taking home ₹50,400 each. Mid-field warriors like Satyam ‘AnakinSkywa1kerR’ Verma, Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shakh, Saahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani, Jaikiran ‘testify’ Kumar, Rajat ‘LungFakeer’ Sharma, Faiz ‘AilaGaya’ Alam, and Siddhant ‘aajnahiaana’ Singh all earned ₹10,080 apiece, showing just how deep the talent pool ran in this marquee tournament.

With electrifying play, strategic brilliance, and a prize pool that delivered, the Blockbuster was a fitting stage for the stars to shine. Hats off to all the grinders who made it a night to remember!

Daily Last Chance

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 677
• Total Prize Money: ₹14.72 Lakh

The grind was real and the competition fierce in the Daily Last Chance, as the tournament pulled in a solid 677 entries (327 unique + 350 re-entries) to comfortably surpass its ₹10 Lakh guarantee and create a prize pool of ₹14.72 Lakh. With a modest buy-in of ₹2,500, players were eyeing a big score in this high-value daily showdown.

Topping the field was Praful ‘insanevolta’ Sharma, who lived up to their name with a storming finish to claim the title and a cool ₹2.24 Lakh payday! It wasn’t an easy road to victory, with ‘TheBrave’ putting up an intense fight and taking home ₹1.90 Lakh for their runner-up finish. The ever-consistent Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh made yet another deep run, clinching ₹1.09 Lakh for third place, followed by Shivam ‘broosky’ Sharma (₹84,400) and Okika ‘GeniusWand007’ Chopi (₹69,900), who rounded out the top five.

Further down the payouts, familiar names like Sreekanth ‘n0thing’ Narayan (₹32,500), Ganesh ‘Ganesh24’ Durgade (₹18,250), Mohak ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor (₹8,540), and Kanishka ‘Highness’ Samant (₹7,200) kept the leaderboard buzzing with action. Even outside the top tiers, grinders like Sam ‘thereallokimon’ Anand and Kritagya ‘Foldnhihota’ Sharma walked away with ₹5,890 each for their efforts.

From seasoned regs to hungry newcomers, the Daily Last Chance was a dynamic battlefield of strategy, bluffs, and bold plays. And in the end, it was Praful Sharma who rose above them all, turning the last chance into a first-rate finish!

Blockbuster Lite

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,000
• Total Entries: 692
• Total Prize Money: ₹12.04 Lakh

The Blockbuster Lite lived up to its name with a power-packed night of poker action! With a buy-in of just ₹2,000 and reaching a generous ₹12.04 Lakh prize pool, the event drew a massive 692 entries (391 unique + 301 re-entries), making for a thrilling contest of skill and nerve.

Emerging as the star of the night was ‘GangamGangi’, who outlasted a stacked field to claim the top prize of ₹1.84 Lakh and the coveted title. Right behind was Aryaman ‘aryaknight’ Arora, who battled all the way to second place and took home a solid ₹1.20 Lakh. Vikhyat ‘supersaiyan57’ Ahlawat continued their hot streak with a deep run that earned them ₹89,100, followed by ‘RustK’ in fourth, who bagged ₹69,110.

The tournament also saw consistent performers making their presence felt were Karan ‘Collingwood’ Sitlani, finished 17th for ₹10,840, Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh claimed ₹6,620 in 28th place, and Mohak  ‘Tiltin’ Kapoor secured ₹5,420 at 39th. With big prizes, fast-paced action, and strong finishes from some of the community’s regulars, the Blockbuster Lite delivered a memorable night. And at the end of it all, it was ‘GangamGangi’ who stood tall with the win and bragging rights!

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