June 22 delivered fireworks across the virtual felts, with standout performances from some of India’s fiercest grinders. From high-stakes brawls to turbo-charged sprints, players showcased their sharp instincts, relentless focus, and a hunger for glory. Natural8 India saw massive bounties being claimed, while PokerBaazi delivered thrilling finishes in marquee events like The MoneyMaker and BSS Superstack. Adda52’s big leagues, including the Millions and MMA Main Event, crowned well-earned champions, and PokerStars’ Daily Marquees continued their tradition of rewarding strategic brilliance.
Over at Spartan Poker, Sunday blockbusters and value-packed dailies like Sportlight and Monster Stack kept the leaderboard buzzing. With each table telling a story of risk, resilience, and reward, these champions didn’t just win — they made a statement. Here’s a round-up of all the top winners who stole the spotlight and the prize pools on June 22. Scroll down to relive the best moments and brilliant victories!
And on poker’s biggest stage, after years of heartbreak and soul-crushing near misses, Kristopher Tong finally got to shout “Ship it!”—loud and proud—as he captured Event #55: $10,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship at the 2025 WSOP for $4,52,689 and his first-ever bracelet—a goosebump-worthy, full-circle moment.
Here’s a round-up of all the top winners who stole the spotlight and the prize pools on June 22.
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Natural8 India – Featured Winners
Jevendra: ₹19,05,463
- Tournament: Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 10.80
Highlights: Huge congratulations to Jevendra for a jaw-dropping performance in the Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival! Crushing the field and scooping up a massive ₹19,05,463 – including an astounding ₹18,50,000 in bounties – this win is one for the books. A truly mysterious and magical victory!
Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram (SoonaPaana): ₹4,76,308
- Tournament: Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525
Highlights: Applause for Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram, a.k.a. SoonaPaana, for an impressive finish in the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event! With ₹4,76,308 in winnings, he battled fiercely at the high-stakes tables and came out a true warrior. Well played!
Hayabus@: ₹2,78,663
- Tournament: Sunday Hundred Grand 15
Highlights: Shoutout to Hayabus@ for flying high in the Sunday Hundred Grand! A stellar game and a substantial payout of ₹2,78,663 make this a Sunday to remember. Respect!
Pirate_Mihawk: ₹2,72,788
- Tournament: Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 54
Highlights: Congratulations to Pirate_Mihawk for steering the ship to victory in the Sunday Main Event! Netting ₹2,72,788, this poker pirate certainly struck gold. Smooth sailing and sharp playing!
Daniyal Mohamed Kazi(Moneymagnet9): ₹2,45,318
- Tournament: Sunday Showdown 108
Highlights: A big cheer for Daniyal Mohamed Kazi aka Moneymagnet9 for attracting success in the Sunday Showdown! ₹2,45,318 in winnings proves that this magnet is fully charged. Great job!
Tegridy: ₹2,10,299
- Tournament: Sunday SUPER SIX Bounty Turbo 66
Highlights: Hats off to Tegridy for an electrifying run in the SUPER SIX Bounty Turbo! Scoring ₹2,10,299, this turbo-charged win reflects sharp instincts and grit. Kudos!
Anant Purohit (EasyShips): ₹1,81,991
- Tournament: Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525
Highlights: Salute to Anant Purohit, aka EasyShips, for a commendable effort in the high roller arena. Sailing smoothly to a cool ₹1,81,991, he showcased both skill and composure. Nicely done!
POKERBAAZI – Featured Winners
The MoneyMaker (₹7,500 Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)
- 1st: Leihou – ₹9,70,000
- 2nd: Pradip Ghosh (Nit2Donk) – ₹10,77,000
- 3rd: Shivam Dubey (daddyaddy) – ₹9,77,000
Highlight: A blockbuster night at The MoneyMaker! Massive congrats to Pradip Ghosh for topping the payouts with ₹10,77,000, while Leihou clinched the title in style with ₹9,70,000. Hats off to all podium finishers for lighting up the ₹1 Cr GTD event!
BSS Superstack (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹50L GTD)
- 1st: FelixFelicis6 – ₹7,50,000
- 2nd: Lakshya Dawra (Shravsmanth) – ₹5,00,000
- 3rd: Shreyansh Sharma (halifax7701) – ₹3,69,000
Highlight: Magic was in the air as FelixFelicis6 worked wonders to conquer the BSS Superstack for a phenomenal ₹7,50,000 win. A masterclass in consistency and cool-headed play!
BSS Big PLO-5 (₹5,000 Buy-in | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Samyak Sethi (stonedurrr) – ₹2,32,000
- 2nd: Arman Khan (Qbranch) – ₹1,76,000
- 3rd: Rachit Soni (baba_ramdev) – ₹1,36,000
Highlight: PLO fans, rejoice! Samyak Sethi emerged victorious in this action-packed 5-card brawl, pocketing ₹2,32,000. Bravo on a top-tier performance!
BSS Super Value (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹25L GTD)
- 1st: Shakti Singh (shakeshwar) – ₹3,42,000
- 2nd: Inaka Chishi (p1obabu) – ₹3,13,000
- 3rd: Snehil Aggarwal (GTORanges) – ₹1,86,000
Highlight: Shakti Singh lived up to the value in BSS Super Value, grabbing ₹3,42,000 for a brilliant, calculated run. Commendable efforts from Inaka and Snehil to round out the top three!
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10L GTD)
- 1st: Gaurav Duduskar (gyd18) – ₹2,19,000
- 2nd: Sagar Raj (BustedAA) – ₹1,44,000
- 3rd: Devashish Jain (Deadmansong) – ₹1,06,000
Highlight: Seizing his moment, Gaurav Duduskar closed out the Daily Last Chance with ₹2,19,000! Clutch plays and calm nerves made this a thrilling finish.
(6-MAX) BSS Sprint (₹2,300 Buy-in | ₹10L GTD)
- 1st: Devashish Jain (Deadmansong) – ₹1,04,000
- 2nd: cheeryou79 – ₹1,31,000
- 3rd: Sidvardhan – ₹1,03,000
Highlight: Double delight for Devashish Jain, who sprinted to another final table finish! A ₹1,04,000 win shows he’s keeping the momentum strong across formats.
ADDA52 – Featured Winners
Adda52 Millions (₹11,500 Buy-in | ₹25L GTD)
- 1st: Rahul Purohit (Poker_King52) – ₹4,54,518
- 2nd: plassma – ₹4,10,521
- 3rd: Advait Rajguru (ronaldinho018) – ₹2,72,633
Highlight: All hail the king! Rahul Purohit reigned supreme in the Adda52 Millions, hauling in a massive ₹4,54,518. The action was fierce, but Rahul stood tall, backed by sharp instincts and flawless execution. Crown well earned!
Mystery Bounty 25L (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹25L GTD)
- 1st: Ambika Chowdhury (Frontline) – ₹2,26,938
- 2nd: Uterus0104 – ₹1,66,342
- 3rd: ekthatalli – ₹1,21,928
Highlight: Ambika Chowdhury brought the heat and cracked the mystery, bagging ₹2,26,938! A thrilling victory in this unpredictable bounty format – congrats on leading the frontline!
MMA Main Event Finale (₹35L GTD)
- 1st: Kripansh Khosla (kripanshk) – ₹3,33,691
- 2nd: Arjanveer Singh (arjan30) – ₹2,39,824
- 3rd: Ace2311 – ₹1,72,540
Highlight: Battle-tested and brilliant, Kripansh Khosla emerged victorious in the 35L MMA Main Event Finale, grabbing ₹3,33,691! A massive shoutout to all final tablists for making it a thrilling conclusion to this grand showdown.
POKERSTARS – Featured Winners
RMS Daily Marquee 10L GTD (₹8,000 Buy-in | ₹10L GTD)
- 1st: Anmol Mehta (Kaanchacheena) – ₹2,44,000
- 2nd: competer514168840 – ₹1,85,800
- 3rd: Raja31740388 – ₹1,41,600
Highlight: A big salute to Anmol Mehta for conquering the RMS Daily Marquee 10L! With ₹2,44,000 in winnings, Anmol’s poised performance and calculated aggression led him to the top in style.
RMS Daily Marquee 15L GTD (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Mohit Boohra (gingerskye) – ₹2,88,600
- 2nd: ZEEKE777 – ₹2,17,650
- 3rd: misterbean – ₹1,60,650
Highlight: Kudos to Mohit Boohra for shining bright in the 15L Marquee! Bagging ₹2,88,600, he outplayed a strong field and proved he’s got both skill and stamina. A champion’s performance!
SPARTAN POKER – Featured Winners
Blockbuster ME Day 2 Extended (ME25F Buy-in | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Vanquish01#1 – ₹4,59,000
- 2nd: Hitthenuts9#1 – ₹2,84,000
- 3rd: devbhati#1 – ₹2,13,000
Highlight: What a blockbuster finish! Vanquish01#1 lived up to their name, vanquishing the field and securing a whopping ₹4,59,000. A dominant run in one of Spartan’s most significant events of the week – top class!
Sportlight – 3 Lac (₹1,650 Buy-in | ₹3L GTD)
- 1st: play_like_pro – ₹47,067
- 2nd: DON00007 – ₹46,293
- 3rd: NoConnection – ₹35,280
Highlight: A spotlight-worthy performance from play_like_pro, who stole the show in this value-packed tourney, taking home ₹47,067! Precision play and patience proved to be the winning formula.
Monster Stack – 1.5 Lac (₹1,100 Buy-in | ₹1.5L GTD)
- 1st: DON00007 – ₹28,650
- 2nd: TEM11 – ₹22,770
- 3rd: DOWEIIS – ₹18,330
Highlight: Roaring through the stacks, DON00007 crushed the Monster Stack and claimed ₹28,650. A fierce climb to the top with monstrous moves at every stage!
Daily KickOff (₹880 Buy-in | ₹1L GTD)
- 1st: LUCKY00007 – ₹19,611
- 2nd: stick – ₹18,589
- 3rd: 9X0Y1Y1Y2Y – ₹13,000
Highlight: A strong start to the day for LUCKY00007, who kicked off the action with a solid ₹19,611 win. Momentum, mindset, and a sprinkle of luck sealed the deal!
The Bottom Line
From thrilling high rollers to fast-paced sprints, June 22 was a poker spectacle across platforms. Whether it was giant bounties, breakout performances, or long-awaited wins, players rose to the occasion. As the summer grind heats up, these winners have set the bar high. See you at the next final table!
FAQs
1. What is this poker recap about?
It’s a daily summary of significant online and live poker tournament results, showcasing the top finishers and their winnings across various Indian and international platforms.
2. Which sites are covered in the June 22 recap?
This recap features tournaments from Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52, PokerStars, and Spartan Poker.
3. How are winners ranked?
Winners are highlighted based on total earnings, buy-ins, and standout performances in key featured tournaments.
4. Who was the top earner on June 22?
Jevendra led the charts with a staggering ₹19,05,463 in the Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival on Natural8 India.
5. Where can I read previous or future recaps?
You can follow daily updates via your preferred poker news portal or community site. Look out for recap titles by date (e.g., “June 21 Recap”) for more!
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