The poker scene in India delivered a massive Sunday session filled with explosive finishes and high-stakes drama. With huge guarantees across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52, and PokerStars India, some of the top names in poker India made their presence felt, racking up career-defining scores.
APT Taipei 2025 Qualifiers Conclude on Natural8 India
This weekend also marked a pivotal moment for Natural8 India, which successfully wrapped up its APT Taipei 2025 Qualifiers. Several players from India have now earned the chance to represent the country at one of Asia’s most prestigious live poker festivals.
👉 Check out the full list of APT Taipei 2025 finalists here.
Top 5 Biggest Winners of the Day
| Rank | Player Name (Username) | Total Winnings | Tournament(s) | Platform |
| 1️⃣ | Anant Purohit (EasyShips) | ₹1.94 Crore | PLOSSUS Bounty 400 & Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525 | Natural8 India |
| 2️⃣ | Bhavye Mittal (Noobnoob) | ₹94.26 Lakh | NPS#191 Main Event Final | PokerBaazi |
| 3️⃣ | Dhruvin Kothari (Thepokerplayer) | ₹82.11 Lakh | NPS#191 Main Event Final | PokerBaazi |
| 4️⃣ | Pratik Manjrekar (ZpAAced) | ₹64.84 Lakh | NPS Main Event & The Big Show | PokerBaazi |
| 5️⃣ | Ambika Chowdhury (IronThronee) | ₹6.55 Lakh | NPS#190 Golden Rush Final | PokerBaazi |
Natural8 India – Major Tournament Results
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) – ₹1.94 Crore
PLOSSUS Bounty 400 & Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525
One of the biggest names in poker India, Anant Purohit crushed the PLOSSUS Bounty 400 for a staggering ₹1.92 Crore, making it one of the largest online poker wins in Indian history. He followed that up with a ₹2.34 Lakh score in the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525. Known as EasyShips, Purohit is no stranger to big moments—he’s also had recent success at the WPT Cambodia 2025 and continues to dominate both online and live circuits.
TheMultiverse7 – ₹4.59 Lakh
Zodiac Dragon High Roller
A deep and disciplined run from TheMultiverse7 in one of the highest-stakes events of the day.
Soyachap – ₹7.60 Lakh Total Winnings
COLOSSUS Bounty NLH 400 & PLOSSUS Bounty 400
Soyachap had a stellar Sunday, scoring ₹6.42 Lakh in COLOSSUS and ₹1.18 Lakh in PLOSSUS. Known for his bounty-hunting ability, his aggressive style paid off big time.
Anshul Rajput (ISILDUR999) – ₹9.01 Lakh Total Winnings
COLOSSUS Bounty NLH 400 & Monday Monster Stack HR 1050
One of the most consistent MTT players in poker in India, Anshul racked up ₹6.53 Lakh in COLOSSUS and ₹2.48 Lakh in the Monster Stack HR. His composed, methodical gameplay continues to deliver results.
Arun Sriram (DaemonTargaryen) – ₹8.41 Lakh
COLOSSUS Bounty NLH 400
Crushing a stacked field, Arun’s win highlighted his ability to dominate high-GTD tournaments.
Shreyansh Sharma (jINX7701) – ₹5.32 Lakh
COLOSSUS Bounty NLH 400
Another consistent deep runner, Shreyansh added another high finish to his resume with a solid COLOSSUS result.
PokerBaazi – NPS & Daily Majors
NPS#191 Main Event Final – ₹10 Crore GTD
- 🥇 Bhavye Mittal (Noobnoob) – ₹94,26,000
- 🥈 Dhruvin Kothari (Thepokerplayer) – ₹82,11,000
- 🥉 Pratik Manjrekar (ZpAAced) – ₹60,64,000
Bhavye Mittal secured the biggest win of his career in the prestigious NPS Main Event, walking away with ₹94.26 Lakh. His balanced style and calm under pressure paid off in a stacked field.
Dhruvin Kothari, a respected grinder with live and online scores to his name—including a deep WSOP Online run in 2022—followed closely with a ₹82.11 Lakh payday, further establishing himself in India’s elite MTT ranks.
Pratik Manjrekar, aka ZpAAced, added to his growing legacy with a ₹60.64 Lakh third-place finish. Already a force in PokerBaazi majors and Bootcamp coaching circuits, Pratik’s run showcased both talent and momentum.
NPS#190 Golden Rush Final – ₹1 Crore GTD
- 🥇 Vikram Mishra (Poker_lover) – ₹6,02,000
- 🥈 Pokerdolt – ₹7,12,000
- 🥉 Zarvan Tumboli (MomSaid5Bet) – ₹5,29,000
- 🎯 Ambika Chowdhury (IronThronee) – ₹6,55,000
A four-way deal in the Golden Rush Final saw massive payouts for each finalist.
Zarvan Tumboli, one of the most recognized faces in Indian poker, added ₹5.29 Lakh to his long list of achievements. A seasoned international and live circuit pro, Zarvan continues to prove his consistency under pressure.
Ambika Chowdhury, also known as Sanju, had his breakthrough moment, taking home ₹6.55 Lakh in his first high-stakes final. A mid-stakes regular for years, Sanju’s performance reflects his steady climb up the poker ladder.
The Big Show
- 🥇 Pratik Manjrekar (ZpAAced) – ₹4,20,000
- 🥈 Anmol Narang (Airball) – ₹3,41,000
- 🥉 Rahul Rajput (Heisenberg9) – ₹2,93,000
Daily Last Chance
- 🥇 Razalgul – ₹1,54,000
- 🥈 Adrit – ₹1,33,000
- 🥉 Bbrox – ₹1,07,000
Adda52 – Featured Sunday Results
Ironman – ₹1,59,000 GTD
- 🥇 Karan Thakker (karannthakker) – ₹1,59,000
- 🥈 Amit Kaushik (RagingBull) – ₹1,17,787
- 🥉 HighrollerZ – ₹87,243
Highlight: Karan Thakker outlasted a strong field with grit and patience to bag top honors in this Sunday staple.
PokerStars India – Knockout Action
BB#11 – ₹4 Lakh GTD
- 🥇 Mightyaj – ₹93,744 (₹35,432 in bounties)
- 🥈 rdb19 – ₹51,911
- 🥉 Ambika Chowdhury (IronThronee) – ₹33,301
Highlight: In this intense PKO showdown, Mightyaj made the most of bounty hunting, racking up big bonus cash and sealing the victory.
Poker in India: Momentum Keeps Building
From Natural8 India’s international qualifiers to PokerBaazi’s record-breaking NPS Main Event, the poker ecosystem in India is reaching new levels of excitement. As grinders continue to push boundaries and claim bigger wins, the future of poker in India looks brighter than ever.
👉 Stay connected with PokerBol for daily updates, results, and deep dives into the heart of the Indian MTT scene.
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