Natural8 India – February 28 Highlights
Rajat Sharma’s Dual Triumphs on Natural8 India
With two outstanding performances—third place in Friday Night Fight 150 (₹7,30,969) and fifth place in Bounty Hunters Forty Stack 44 (₹1,32,491)— Rajat Sharma dominated the week. With ₹8.63 lakhs, Sharma’s flexibility across several formats solidifies his reputation as a developing star in the Indian poker scene.
Key Stats:
● Rajat Sharma: ₹7.3L (Friday Night Fight 150, 3rd)
● Rajat Sharma: ₹1.32L (Bounty Hunters Forty Stack 44, 5th)
● Total Winnings: ₹8.63L (Combined)
Sandeep Varma (effuno99) Shines in GGMasters Classic 25
With a fourth-place finish in Natural8 India’s GGMasters Classic 25, Sandeep Varma, portraying effuno99, displayed his MTT prowess collecting ₹2,82,354. His long run in this demanding field emphasizes his strategic depth and ability to negotiate difficult terrain, therefore confirming his reputation as a constant performer in high-stakes events.
Key Stats:
● Sandeep Varma (effuno99): ₹2.82L (GGMasters Classic 25)
Tarun Goyal (Uncapped) Navigates Bounty Hunters HR 525
Finishing 46th and guaranteeing ₹1,14,815, Tarun Goyal, also known as Uncapped, showed his tenacity in Natural8 India’s Bounty Hunters HR 525. Goyal, well-known for his bounty-hunting prowess, keeps proving his mettle in high-variance forms, hence he is a strong competitor in demanding disciplines..
Key Stats:
● Tarun Goyal (Uncapped): ₹1.14L (Bounty Hunters HR 525)
PokerBaazi – NPS February 28 Highlights
1. PokerBaazi NPS#42 (PLO-5) Megadive – ₹40 Lakhs GTD
● Buy-In: ₹2,880
● Winner: Harsh Bhasin (Tilty) – ₹4,16,000
● Runner-Up: Borntrouble – ₹3,93,000
● Third Place: Sony Puthussery (SwAAmi) – ₹2,55,000
Starting the day with a boom, the NPS#42 Megadive tournament used a Pot- Limit Omaha structure. Under the nickname Tilty, Harsh Bhasin proved triumphant and brought home an astounding ₹4.16 lakhs. Excellent performances by Borntrouble and Sony Puthussery also guaranteed second and third spots respectively.
2. PokerBaazi NPS#41 (6-MAX) Sprint – ₹40 Lakhs GTD
● Buy-In: ₹3,450
● Winner: Satyam Verma (AnakinSkywa1keR) – ₹4,66,000
● Runner-Up: Suraj Rathi (SurajRathi) – ₹3,25,000
● Third Place: Laksh Pal (Boomtit23) – ₹2,50,000
Dominating the field, Satyam Verma won the 6-MAX Sprint competition with ₹4.66 lakhs on top prize. Suraj Rathi and Laksh Pal fought valiantly; respectively, they came second and third.
3. PokerBaazi NPS#40 Friday Freestyle – ₹1 Crore GTD
● Buy-In: ₹1,035
● Winner: Saahib Bawa (Junta) – ₹12,02,000
● Runner-Up: Vishal Tulsyan (Dilbaghsingh) – ₹8,28,000
● Third Place: Harshit Sanghi (Harshit114) – ₹6,42,000
The highlight of the day was the Friday Freestyle competition with its huge ₹1 million guarantee. Playing Junta, Saahib Bawa claimed first place and left with an astounding ₹12.02 lakhs. Strong performances by Vishal Tulsyan and Harshit Sanghi also helped to guarantee second and third places.
4. PokerBaazi NPS#39 Deepdive – ₹40 Lakhs GTD
● Buy-In: ₹3,450
● Winner: Manish Lakhotia (Thekid) – ₹4,36,000
● Runner-Up: Fakestory – ₹3,72,000
● Third Place: Juggernautxx – ₹2,55,000
Winning the NPS#39 Deepdive event, Manish Lakhotia—also known as Thekid—showcased his poker skills. With second and third places respectively, Fakestory and Juggernaut xx also made their marks.
Renowned for his online and live tournament skills, Manish Lakhotia, sometimes known as “TheKid,” is a major player in Indian poker. He just made poker history by defeating seasoned pros at The Megastack, a rigorous live event, proving his flexibility and mental toughness. Reiterating his online skills, he earlier grabbed the NPS#39 Deepdive (₹4.36L award).
Regular on the National Poker Series (NPS) leaderboard, Lakhotia claims ₹50L+ profits from NPS tournaments including titles like NPS#27 Midnight Rush. His live credentials also show: DPT and APL Road Series cashes in DPT and APL Highroller (₹7.2L), sixth.
5. PokerBaazi NPS#37 Knockout 50L GTD (KO)
● Buy-In: ₹4,600
● Winner: Bhanu Prakash KC (Chennaino1) – ₹5,93,000
Bhanu Prakash KC knocked down the top prize of ₹5.93 lakhs in the Knockout event. This tournament gave the activities of the day more thrills with its unusual knockout system.
7. Adda52 The Ballers – ₹17.57 Lakhs GTD
● Buy-In: ₹8,150
● Winner: Lavesh Meena (UPay4MyWeed98) – ₹3,43,591
● Runner-Up: kairi432 – ₹2,54,153
● Third Place: Vinay B (ContemporisT) – ₹1,87,996
Lavesh Meena stole the show in The Ballers competition over at Adda52, collecting ₹3.43 lakhs. Strong efforts by kairi432 and Vinay B also guaranteed second and third places.Rising Star at India’s Poker Arena: Vinay B (ContemporisT)
Vinay B, sometimes known as “ContemporisT,” is carving out his place in India’s cutthroat poker scene. His latest third-place finish in Adda52’s The Ballers (₹1.87L prize) highlights his tactical ability in high-stakes MTTs. Renowned for combining deliberate aggressiveness with keen judgment, Vinay excels under duress. His consistency in events including Adda52’s major events points to a bright future even while it is still developing. With an eye on scaling leaderboards, he sees innovations in events like the National Poker Series (NPS). Contemporis T is a name to keep on eye since it captures the tenacity and ability defining India’s next-generation poker prodigy.
Last Thoughts: An Indian Poker New Dawn
The recent victories on Natural8 India and the National Poker Series (NPS) for Poker Baazi are evidence of the explosive expansion of poker in India. Along with showing extraordinary talent, players like Rajat Sharma, Manish Lakhotia, and Sandeep Varma have shown the great potential of the Indian poker community. While sites like Natural8 India and pokerbaazi continue to improve the competitive scene with high-stakes events and large guarantees, their success stories motivate a new generation of players to love the game.
It is obvious as the Indian poker scene develops that the combination of skill, strategy, and passion is changing the course of the game. The road of Indian poker is only starting as more players leave their imprint on national and international venues. The stakes are higher, the rivalry more intense, and the opportunities seem almost limitless.
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