India’s online poker landscape was on fire on Wednesday, April 23 with massive MTTs (multi-table tournaments) illuminating sites including Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52. Major wins topped the leaderboards by some of India’s top regulars, including Anant Purohit, Sanat Mehrotra, and Anish Arora. With the continuing Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025, where India’s PLO (Pot-Limit Omaha) experts like Purohit are topping the rankings, the activity is particularly strong. Here is a thorough summary of the thrilling tournament outcomes!
Natural8 India – Wednesday Poker Tournament Winners
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) – ₹2,92,619
Tournament: Omaholic Bounty Hunters HR 525
Highlight: Anant Purohit delivered yet another PLO masterclass by shipping the high-roller Omaholic Bounty for ₹2.92 Lakhs. Known for his consistent dominance in Omaha formats, this win aligns perfectly with his form heading into the Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025, where he is expected to shine.
Read more about Anant Purohit: India’s Online Poker Powerhouse
Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) – ₹1,97,931
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Forty Stack 44
Highlight: Mohit Mehta continued to build his reputation as a fierce bounty tournament competitor, shipping the 44 Forty Stack for ₹1.97 Lakhs. With calculated aggression and timely bounty grabs, Mohit’s performance stood out among mid-stakes grinders.
Siddhanth Shakti Kapoor – ₹1,85,668
Tournaments: Omaholic Bounty Daily Main 54 & Daily Hypersonic 20
Highlight: Siddhanth Kapoor had a breakout session with a rare double victory. Winning both the Omaholic Bounty Daily Main and the Hypersonic, he added ₹1.85 Lakhs to his bankroll and showed versatility in both structure and pace.
Snehil Aggarwal (Gaurav_Sood) – ₹1,71,577
Tournament: Speed Racer Bounty 108
Highlight: Known for deep runs in fast formats, Snehil Aggarwal demonstrated his Speed Racer chops once again, finishing strong in the 108 bounty to earn ₹1.71 Lakhs. His name continues to be synonymous with consistent mid-stakes scores.
zenddamo – ₹1,21,328
Tournament: Zodiac Dragon High Roller
Highlight: The anonymous player “zenddamo” battled through a stacked high-roller field in the Zodiac Dragon event to walk away with ₹1.21 Lakhs. Their sharp post-flop decisions were critical in this competitive showdown.
PokerBaazi – Wednesday Flagship Results
The Pride (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹30 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Praveen KR (PinaWXD) – ₹3,48,000
- 2nd: ChhotaDon – ₹4,67,000
- 3rd: Amar Iyer (PsykoEko) – ₹2,48,000
Highlight:
Despite ChhotaDon locking up the bigger payout via a heads-up deal, it was Praveen KR who claimed the title in The Pride. With ₹3.48 Lakhs in winnings, he showcased exceptional final table poise. Amar Iyer, another seasoned tournament regular, secured a podium finish to round out a highly skilled top three.
WTF (₹2,750 Buy-in | ₹20 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Anish Arora (PapaNegreanu) – ₹3,06,000
- 2nd: Dilpreet Kochhar (Dilpreet333) – ₹2,00,000
- 3rd: Abeer Chopra (Abeer31) – ₹1,48,000
Highlight:
Anish Arora topped one of PokerBaazi’s most competitive mid-week fields in WTF, adding ₹3.06 Lakhs to his bankroll. Known for his precise ICM decisions, Arora continues to perform consistently in deep-structure tournaments.
Big PLO-5 (₹5,000 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Karan Radia (Apocalypto) – ₹2,20,000
- 2nd: AppleStone – ₹1,60,000
- 3rd: Puneet Sachan (HEROCALLSBRO) – ₹1,22,000
Highlight:
Karan Radia lived up to his reputation as a PLO expert by taking down the Big PLO-5 for ₹2.2 Lakhs. With his aggressive 5-card approach, he maintained control throughout the final stages.
The Pride Lite (₹2,000 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Aditya Kesharwani (KesarDa) – ₹1,53,000
- 2nd: MM (Thejoker) – ₹1,00,000
- 3rd: Sherry19 – ₹75,100
Highlight:
Aditya Kesharwani stood out in the lite edition of PokerBaazi’s Pride series, bagging ₹1.53 Lakhs. His aggressive final table line put pressure on his opponents and sealed the win.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Ganesh Durgade (Ganesh24) – ₹1,40,000
- 2nd: Pranav Kshirsagar (Ignito) – ₹1,25,000
- 3rd: Nandan Pugalia (Ragemonster) – ₹82,000
Highlight:
Ganesh Durgade ended the night on a high note by winning Daily Last Chance. With ₹1.4 Lakhs in winnings, he once again proved that late-night MTT sessions are where he thrives.
Adda52 – Wednesday MTT Results
Head Hunter (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹20 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) – ₹2,40,875
- 2nd: Arsh Grover (BigggTymeR) – ₹1,77,658
- 3rd: Aniruddha Joshi (Pocketaces69) – ₹1,31,032
Highlight:
Sanat Mehrotra outperformed a strong lineup in Adda52’s Head Hunter event, banking ₹2.4 Lakhs. His control of the bounty structure was textbook. Arsh Grover and Aniruddha Joshi also made solid final table runs to add to their already impressive resumes.
Wednesday Wonder (₹3,350 Buy-in | ₹7.5 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: 8B9B5C4C4C – ₹1,50,299
- 2nd: Jatin Sablani (jatin2929) – ₹1,13,689
- 3rd: underscore – ₹85,998
Highlight:
In a well-contested edition of Wednesday Wonder, an anonymous player clinched the top prize. Jatin Sablani and underscore showed resilience and deep-stack discipline to finish in the top three.
Final Thoughts
April 23 had it all: from Anant Purohit’s outstanding Omaha performance on Natural8 India to Sanat Mehrotra’s well-deserved victory on Adda52 and Anish Arora’s steadiness on PokerBaazi. Expect even more intense rivalry in India’s expanding MTT scene when the Omaholic Series 2025 warms up.
Keep checking PokerBol for daily outcomes, leaderboard changes, and unique interviews with India’s best online grinders.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who won the biggest prize on Natural8 India on April 23?
Anant Purohit won ₹2,92,619 in the Omaholic Bounty Hunters HR event.
Q2: What were the other major wins on Natural8 India?
- Mohit Mehta – ₹1,97,931 (Bounty Hunters Forty Stack)
- Siddhanth Kapoor – ₹1,85,668 (Double win in Daily Main & Hypersonic)
- Snehil Aggarwal – ₹1,71,577 (Speed Racer Bounty)
- zenddamo – ₹1,21,328 (Zodiac Dragon High Roller)
Q3: Who won The Pride on PokerBaazi?
Praveen KR won The Pride, taking home ₹3,48,000, while runner-up ChhotaDon earned ₹4,67,000 after a deal.
Q4: Who shipped the WTF on PokerBaazi?
Anish Arora won ₹3,06,000 in the WTF tournament.
Q5: What were the PLO results on PokerBaazi?
Karan Radia won the Big PLO-5 for ₹2,20,000. Other notable finishers included AppleStone (₹1,60,000) and Puneet Sachan (₹1,22,000).
Q6: Who were the winners in Adda52’s major events?
- Head Hunter: Sanat Mehrotra – ₹2,40,875
- Wednesday Wonder: 8B9B5C4C4C – ₹1,50,299
Q7: Where can I follow the Omaholic Series 2025 updates?
Visit our Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025 page for full details, schedule, and player highlights.
Q8: Where can I get daily updates on poker in India?
Follow PokerBol.com for daily tournament recaps, leaderboards, and expert coverage of the Indian poker ecosystem.
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