For poker in India, February 27 was an exciting day with big stakes confrontations on several venues. With some top Indian poker players winning big, Natural8 India, the National Poker Series (NPS) on PokerBaazi, and tournaments on PokerStars and Adda52 highlighted fierce rivalry. Let us explore the highlights now!
Natural8 India – February 27 Highlights
Anant Purohit – Total Winnings: ₹13,77,965
- Bounty Hunters HR 525 –₹1,07,921
- Zodiac Goat High Roller – Champion – ₹12,69,044
Anant Purohit, known in the online poker community as “EasyShips,” has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience. On February 18, 2025, Purohit secured significant victories, further solidifying his reputation as a formidable player. His strategic prowess and deep understanding of the game have made him a respected figure in the Indian poker scene. Read more.
Siddharth Pandey – Total Winnings: ₹2,42,558
- Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54 – Runner-Up – ₹2,42,558
About the Player: Known as “Skalabaloo” online, Siddharth Pandey is steadily making a name for himself in the competitive poker scene, consistently finishing high in MTTs.
Vaibhav Temani – Total Winnings: ₹5,47,009
- Bounty Hunters HR 525 – Rank 12 – ₹5,47,009
Vaibhav Temani, playing under the moniker “GlazeCotton,” has steadily built a reputation as a strong contender in online poker tournaments. His consistent performances and ability to navigate competitive fields have earned him recognition among peers and enthusiasts alike. Read more.
Tarun Goyal – Total Winnings: ₹5,76,390
- High Rollers Daily Wrap-Up 525 – Rank 4 – ₹3,35,471
- Thursday Throwdown 150 – Rank 14 – ₹2,40,919
Tarun “Uncapped” Goyal has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill and resilience in poker in India. Notably, in August 2024, he secured a runner-up finish in the Bounty Hunters HR Main Event, earning ₹1.04 Crores. This achievement was soon followed by his victory in the WSOP Online Event #4: 840 Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha, where he claimed India’s 12th WSOP bracelet and took home ₹1.10 Crores. In October 2024, Goyal’s impressive 10th-place finish in the GGMillion Main Event on Natural8 India added ₹1.23 Crores to his earnings, propelling his annual income beyond the ₹7 Crore mark. His relentless focus and strategic brilliance have solidified his position as one of India’s top online poker earners. Read more.
PokerBaazi – NPS February 27 Highlights
NPS#30 SLAMDUNK 25L
- Buy-In: ₹ 2,300
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 25L
- Champion: Ganesh Durgade (Ganesh24) – ₹ 2,92,552
Ganesh Durgade had an outstanding run, winning the Slamdunk tournament and adding a big reward to his account.
NPS#31 RELAY 20L
- Buy-In: ₹ 1,725
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 20L
- Champion: Ankit Wadhawan (d00mtr00p3r) – ₹ 2,50,298
- Runner-Up: sukira (174991)
Ankit Wadhawan, a known name in the circuit, proved his tournament skills by surpassing the rivals in the Relay event.
NPS#32 (PLO-5) MEGADIVE
- Buy-In: ₹ 4,600
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 40L
- Champion: Advait Rajguru (ExploitativeGTO) – ₹ 4,93,000
- Runner-Up: Apurv Shah (Ppsumit) – ₹ 3,40,000
- 3rd Place: Amit Kaushik (Quark) – ₹ 2,63,000
About the Champion: With lifetime profits of more than ₹14.37 Cr and several high-stakes triumphs, Advait Rajguru has been a mainstay in Indian poker. He is among the most revered players on the tour because of his strategic sense and ability to seize opponent advantage.
NPS#33 THURSDAY THUNDER
- Buy-In: ₹ 8,630
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 80L
- Champion: MrrWhite – ₹ 8,96,000
- Runner-Up: ForestwOw – ₹ 7,30,000
- 3rd Place: SurajRathi – ₹ 6,96,000
NPS#34 (5-MAX) BIG HYPER SPRINT
- Buy-In: ₹ 5,750
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 50L
- Champion: Sagar Naik (Sagar54) – ₹ 5,21,000
- Runner-Up: Varun Sareen (Sareenv17021959) – ₹ 5,39,000
- 3rd Place: Shagun Jain (Sogani22) – ₹ 3,35,000
Winning the IPM#155 50L GTD tournament on PokerBaazi and finishing third in SUMMIT LITE 12L GTD, Shagun Jain has made waves in Indian poker. His latest triumph in the DPT RUSH Finale confirms his elite status. Read more.
NPS#35 MARATHON
- Buy-In: ₹ 3,450
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 48L
- Champion: Sandeep Jaiswal (Janspeed) – ₹ 4,59,000
- Runner-Up: Kidpoker6969 – ₹ 3,86,000
- 3rd Place: Snehil Aggarwal (GTORanges) – ₹ 2,94,000
PokerStars – Mini Highroller Heist
- Buy-In: ₹ 6,900
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 8L
- Champion: Vikram Mishra (GreenStuff79) – ₹ 1,93,018
- Runner-Up: Myron Pereira (khAAbib) – ₹ 1,06,537
- 3rd Place: iguess – ₹ 63,877
Adda52 Poker – Godfather
- Buy-In: ₹ 5,700
- Guaranteed Prize Pool: 20.75L
- Champion: Amit Kaushik (ragingbull) – ₹ 3,76,159
- Runner-Up: Ashish Munot (ragspoker) – ₹ 2,75,724
About the Champion: Ashish Munot has always been a constant in Indian poker. He placed fifteenth in Natural8 India’s Saturday Santa’s Secret KO for ₹8.85L and took home the Winter Giveaway Grand Finale for ₹15.49L. Among his live event successes is a noteworthy $89,576 WPT India 2019 payout. Read more.
Final Thoughts
On several big platforms, February 27 was bursting with activity as seasoned pros and budding talents made their mark. The National Poker Series promises more fierce contests and thrilling triumphs as it runs on. Watch this space for further updates, leader boards, and in-depth analyses of the most influential hands and tactics altering the online poker scene!
Who impressed you the most with their performance? Let us know in the comments!
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