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Top Monday Poker Titles Shipped by Harshit Muchhal, NaveenKumar S, Gaurav Duduskar, Manish Lakhotia

India’s online poker scene lit up over into Monday night, as players from across the country took to the virtual felts on top Indian poker platforms. From high-stakes showdowns to value-packed guarantees, the tournaments were stacked with intense action, deep fields, and crushing performances. With guaranteed prize pools being shattered across the board, several players rose to the occasion, grabbing top honours and making serious additions to their bankrolls.

A23 Poker

Inception

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹3,500
• Total Entries: 252

The Inception tournament on A23 Poker wrapped up with a bang, drawing intense action and top-tier gameplay. With a buy-in of ₹3,500 and a massive ₹10 Lakh prize pool on the line, the competition saw total 252 entries.

After hours of high-stakes Hold’em action at 8-player tables, it was NaveenKumar ‘HappyHunter’ S who emerged victorious, pocketing a hefty ₹1,95,557 and the bragging rights that come with clinching the title. 

Hot on their heels was Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh, who had to settle for second place but still took home a solid ₹1,44,652. Vikhyat ‘hazard57’ Ahlawat followed closely in third, earning ₹1,06,998.

Other notable performances included Pratik ‘manjer24’ Manjrekar with ₹79,146 in fourth and ‘8YZ0YZ4Z0Z’, who claimed ₹58,544 in fifth. Players like Manish ‘newkidpoker’ Lakhotia, ‘pusherkjl’, and ‘Ravibabu888’ also made deep runs, securing payouts ranging from ₹43,305 to ₹23,694. 

The final table saw spirited participation from consistent grinders and fresh contenders alike, including ‘9E71E6E62F’, Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy, and ‘dragon55’.

Thirty-five places were paid out in total, marking a significant return for those who navigated the intense field and shifting chip stacks. With unlimited re-entries until late registration and deals allowed on the final table, the tournament delivered thrilling dynamics and strategic showdowns.

Also making their mark on the payout list were ‘Rocko31′ and ‘amish00789’, each bagging ₹15,069 for their efforts. Just behind them, ‘arunevents81’, Sahil ‘ImHighIshove’ Mahboobani ‘DisruptorX’, and Nandan ‘Lotj24’ Pugalia secured ₹12,956 apiece. 

Players like Laveen ‘elbalani’ Belani, ‘slm1982’, ‘The_Alchemist’, Mohak ‘sparkie’ Kapoor, ‘baluanited’, Nikita ‘princesskitana’ Fernandes, ‘j4jolly’, and Inzemaam ‘shavzz’ Husain also made it into the money, each walking away with ₹11,139, capping off a stellar night of competition on A23 Poker.

MMA Main Event Finale

• GTD: ₹35 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,200
• Total Entries: 1631

A23 Poker brought the heat with its high-stakes ‘35L MMA Main Event Finale’, and the action was nothing short of electrifying. With 180 players locking horns in this Hold’em thriller, the ₹35,00,000 prize pool- split between ₹21,07,040 in regular prizes and ₹13,92,960 in bounties – had the tables buzzing from the first hand to the final showdown.

In a performance packed with precision and grit, it was Kripansh ‘kripanshk’ Khosla who clinched the top spot, walking away with ₹3,33,691 in winnings along with 7 bounties to cap off a dominant run. Hot on his heels was Arjanveer ‘arjan30’ Singh in second place, earning ₹2,39,824 and 6 bounties, while ‘Ace2311’ locked in third place with ₹1,72,540 and 2 bounties. ‘Outtaluck15’ and ‘8YZ0YZ4Z0Z’ rounded out the top five, banking ₹1,24,162 and ₹89,378 respectively, with ‘8YZ0YZ4Z0Z’ also securing a notable 11 bounties.

Further down the line, ‘rain117826’ and Sameer ‘underscore’ Agarwal matched each other with ₹64,368 apiece, while Shivam SSoulShaker’ Dubey, Shekhar ‘Brat_Poker’ Singh, and Rahul ‘chanakyax’ Bhura all cashed for solid returns and multiple bounties. Players like Ashish ‘lazyfish’ Kumar, Lakshya ‘luckybossipl’ Dawra, Akash ‘WinMan4’ Arora, and Aryaman ‘AryaKnight’ Arora also made their presence felt with bounty counts in the double digits, adding fire to an already explosive final table.

With 180 places paid and a full house of talent, the 35L MMA Main Event Finale cemented its place as one of A23 Poker’s most thrilling events of the season, giving players plenty to talk about and setting the tone for more high-octane showdowns ahead.

Junglee Poker

SS Daily Finale

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹3,450
• Total Entries: 240

Junglee Poker’s SS Daily Finale with a ₹10 Lakh GTD turned into a thrilling Monday night showdown, drawing 240 entries for a shot at big glory and even bigger payouts. With a ₹3,450 buy-in fueling the action, the tournament saw some of the platform’s fiercest grinders go head-to-head in a high-stakes battle.

Topping the charts was ‘bholekabeta’, who delivered a clutch performance to take home the title and ₹1,85,600 in prize money. Not far behind was Amit ‘the_ziro’ J, who finished runner-up and bagged ₹1,42,500, followed by ‘x.aa.x’ who clinched third place and ₹1,05,100 in winnings. The ever-consistent  Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy secured fourth for ₹77,600, while ‘breakneck’ and Siddharth ‘siddonuts’ Pandey closed out the final table with ₹57,300 and ₹42,300 respectively.

Beyond the final table, a few other regulars also found their way into the money. Siddhant ‘AajNahiAana’ Singh finished 35th and picked up ₹8,500 for the effort, while deep-run specialists like Moshin ‘gongo’ Shaikh and Pratik ‘pyari_titli’ Manjrekar also made it into the payouts. With a strong turnout and high-octane action throughout, the SS Daily Finale once again proved why it’s one of Junglee Poker’s flagship events.

PokerDangal

100K GTD Monday Mania (RE)

• GTD: ₹1 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹900
• Total Entries:165
• Total Prize Money: ₹1.32 Lakh

PokerDangal’s 100K GTD Monday Mania (RE) kicked off the week in thrilling fashion, drawing 165 entries who turned up the heat for a shot at the ₹1 Lakh guaranteed prize pool. With a buy-in of just ₹900, the event smashed its guarantee to collect a total prize pool of ₹1,32,000—setting the tone for a fiery Monday night grind.

Leading the charge was ‘Nochop’, who went the distance and claimed the top prize of ₹32,828 after a sharp and consistent run through the field. Hot on their heels was ‘JumboBolts’, who finished runner-up and scored ₹23,007 for their deep finish. The third spot belonged to ‘KingSalmon’, whose strong showing added ₹14,797 to their bankroll.

Rounding out the top five were ‘koushal1986’, who secured ₹10,956 for fourth place, and ‘Popeyes’, who earned ₹8,223 after battling through a competitive field. With a boosted prize pool, fast-paced action, and a mix of seasoned grinders and rising talent, the Monday Mania lived up to its name and delivered a power-packed start to the week on PokerDangal.

Natural8 India

Natural8 India saw some serious heat this week as grinders brought their A-game to the virtual felt and locked in impressive cashes across high-octane online poker tournaments. From massive field battles to high-stakes showdowns, the latest results are a strong reminder that Indian players are making serious moves on the global poker map.

Leading the charge was Ankit ‘Naturalm8’ Bajaj, who stormed his way to a 5th-place finish in the prestigious Zodiac Goat High Roller. He pocketed a solid ₹4,11,421 for his deep run. It was a high-roller clash filled with talent, and it proved once again that he’s built for the big leagues.

In another fierce contest, ‘muckitbaby’ made waves in the Daily Bounty Hunters Main Event 5.50. The grinder battled through the chaos to finish 5th and collect ₹1,91,658. It was a phenomenal run in one of the platform’s most popular bounty formats, showcasing both endurance and precision.

Meanwhile, ‘Niki ferrari’ cruised to the cash in the GGMasters 150, securing ₹1,06,799. A deep run in a field that stacked is no small feat, and it speaks volumes about the grind and skill needed to stay ahead in such a competitive environment.

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PokerBaazi

The Big Show

• GTD: ₹30 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹5,750
• Total Entries: 666
• Total Prize Money: ₹33.3 Lakh

PokerBaazi’s marquee tournament, The Big Show, lived up to its name as 666 total entries locked horns for a share of the eye-popping ₹33.3 Lakh prize pool. With a buy-in of ₹5,750, the action was relentless over 8 hours and 38 minutes of intense Hold’em action.

In a dominant display, it was Harshit ‘AskYourMom’ Muchhal who stormed to the top, clinching the title and ₹5.44 Lakh in prize money after an epic run through the field. Saransh ‘saransh004’ Garg put up a valiant fight to finish runner-up and took home ₹3.25 Lakh, while Thiyam ‘thiyam’ Danish rounded out the podium in third place, banking ₹2.59 Lakh.

Close behind was Arush ‘arush20000’ Pratap, who finished fourth for ₹2 Lakh, Philip ‘Philister’ Jude with ₹1.47 Lakh and Vikram ‘supernovaaa’ Jaiswal scoring ₹1.2 Lakh. Consistent crushers like Prahlad ‘Clutchg0d’ Nilange, ‘5betjamm’, and ‘Ajaybs08’ also found their names among the top 10, with each earning between ₹74,000 and ₹97,000 for their deep runs.

Among the other players who cashed in were Tarush ‘Busterr’ Gupta and Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur, both earning ₹53,280 for their deep finishes just outside the top 10. Further down the leaderboard, Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy secured ₹13,990 for a 42nd place finish, while players like Hitesh ‘hiteshbhai Batra’, Satyam ‘AnakinSkywa1kweR’ Verma, Anmol ‘airball’ Narang, Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh, Aditya ‘gangajal’ Sushant, and Pranav ‘MeenakshiSundareshwar’ Khandalkar each walked away with ₹10,660, showing that even a min-cash in The Big Show makes for a rewarding outing.

GrindHouse

• GTD: ₹12 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹3,500
• Total Entries: 370

PokerBaazi’s GrindHouse tournament brought the late-night grind to life with a high-octane showdown. 192 unique entries battled it out for a share of the ₹12 Lakh prize pool. With a ₹3,500 buy-in, the field was stacked with sharp minds and fearless moves.

In a performance that defined domination, Manish ‘thekid’ Lakhotia crushed the field and walked away with the top prize of ₹1.8 Lakh, asserting total control at the final table Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar put up a valiant fight to finish second and secure ₹1.38 Lakh, while ‘RampageR1’ rounded off the podium with a strong third-place finish worth ₹1.09 Lakh.

Just missing out on the top was Kritagya ‘FoldnhiHota’ Sharma, who earned ₹83,280, Aditya ‘Nairrrr09’ Nair with ₹60,000, and Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh, who took home ₹48,000. Other big stacks cashing in included Rajneesh ‘msdhoni’ Thakur with ₹40,560, Lakshay ‘AceHigh20’ Aggarwal with ₹32,880, and the trio of Karan ‘Mahadevpoker’ Pantola, ‘FishFingers07’, and ‘psykicks’, each pocketing ₹25,800. With 59 places paid and multiple standout performances, GrindHouse proved once again why it’s a crowd favourite in PokerBaazi’s power-packed lineup.

Daily Last Chance

• GTD: ₹12 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,500
• Total Entries: 566
• Total Prize Money: ₹12.3 Lakh

The late-night poker grind reached a fever pitch on PokerBaazi with the Daily Last Chance tournament, attracting 566 total entries to battle it out for a share of the ₹12.3 Lakh prize pool. With a modest buy-in of ₹2,500 and re-entries allowed until Level 26, this Hold’em slugfest delivered explosive action and hefty payouts across the board.

Leading the charge was Gaurav ‘gyd18’ Duduskar, who navigated the field masterfully to clinch the title and the top prize of ₹1.89 Lakh. Mohsin ‘gongo’ Shaikh made another deep run, securing the runner-up spot and ₹1.23 Lakh, while Nikhil ‘nikk58’ Tuniki rounded out the top three with a payout of ₹92,410. 

Anurag ‘Rebuy2survive’ Srivastava and ‘VJ2025’ followed closely with ₹70,140 and ₹59,430 respectively, while consistent performers like Shyam ‘shyam93kr’ Kumar, ‘gambleton’, and ‘jigmee522’ each took home respectable returns ranging from ₹48,000 to ₹28,000 With 87 players finishing in the money and the action stretching into the early hours, the Daily Last Chance once again proved to be a prime battleground for late-night crushers looking to turn small stakes into big rewards.

The Big Show Lite

• GTD: ₹10 Lakh
• Buy-in: ₹2,000
• Total Entries: 754
• Total Prize Money: ₹13.12 Lakh

The Big Show Lite on PokerBaazi turned up the heat, as 754 total entries clashed for a slice of the impressive ₹13.12 Lakh prize pool. With a modest ₹2,000 buy-in and re-entries allowed till Level 28, the evening delivered six hours of relentless Hold’em action packed with strategic brilliance and bold moves.

It was Muthukumar ‘hero1965’ Rajagopalan who powered through the competition to clinch the top spot and a payday of ₹1.72 Lakh. Close behind was Zeshan ‘Deez49’ Hamza, who walked away with ₹1.6 Lakh for a well-earned runner-up finish. Kamal ‘bagdadi345’ Joshi rounded off the podium with ₹97,080, while ‘Sertoplayer’ and ‘AlphaDude’ took home ₹75,310 and ₹62,320 respectively. Players like Vijay ‘Bluffmeister69’ Kamnani and ‘createdd2’ scored ₹50,380 and ₹39,490, while Sashank ‘TheTamizhDurrr’ Chakravarthy locked in ₹28,990 for eighth place. With 111 players finishing in the money, The Big Show Lite proved once again why it’s a top draw for value seekers and volume grinders across the country.

With consistent grinders and fresh faces both finding success, the latest round of Indian online poker tournaments once again showcased the growing depth and talent in the community. From smashing GTDs to outlasting massive fields, the winners stamped their authority on the tables. As the momentum continues to build, all eyes now shift to the upcoming lineups, where another round of glory and big paydays awaits.

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