Anurag Rawat Wins ₹12.31 Lakh, Pranav Baheti Bags ₹11.22 Lakh & More in a Thrilling Day for Indian Poker!”

Top Poker Triumphs of the Day!

The online poker scene in India witnessed another action-packed day, with top players battling for supremacy across major platforms like PokerBaazi, Adda52, PokerStars, and Natural8 India. The biggest win of the day came from Anurag Rawat (FreeDebtm), who delivered a dominant performance in the Mini Thursday Throwdown Bounty 15 on Natural8 India, bagging a massive ₹12.31 Lakh. Meanwhile, Pranav Baheti (Siraf) conquered the NPS#127 Value Mine Final on PokerBaazi, securing ₹11.22 Lakh.

On Natural8 India, Shreyansh Sharma (jINX7701) showcased his prowess in the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525, earning ₹2.91 Lakh, while Anant Purohit (EasyShips) triumphed in the BIG 500 PLO Bounty, taking home ₹2.32 Lakh. Prafull Ganpati Hasbe (SanWitcher) sealed his victory in the Superstack Special 8.88, claiming ₹1.19 Lakh.

PokerBaazi delivered massive prizes, with Wilson Yomso (Kalingkaling) winning ₹3.51 Lakh in NPS#128 Megadive and Jyoti Ranjan Nayak (Joey114114) clinching ₹9.54 Lakh in NPS#126 Thursday Thunder. Additionally, MM (Thejoker) dominated the NPS#125 Knockout – PKO, earning ₹6.01 Lakh, while Pranav Zarekar (ppz02) took down the NPS#124 Marathon, securing ₹3.45 Lakh.

Over on Adda52, Pradip Ghosh (Nit2Donk) emerged victorious in the Mystery Bounty, winning ₹2.29 Lakh.

On PokerStars, Ajit Singh Arora (ace_bob) won the Mini Highroller Heist 8L GTD, securing ₹1.82 Lakh.

These spectacular wins highlight the ever-growing competition in India’s online poker circuit. Stay tuned for daily updates on India’s biggest poker tournaments, top winners, and rising stars!

Natural8 India Highlights

Anurag Rawat (FreeDebtm) – ₹12.31 Lakh

The Mini Thursday Throwdown Bounty 15 on Natural8 India saw Anurag Rawat (FreeDebtm) crush the competition, securing a massive ₹12,31,141. His strategic gameplay and well-timed aggression propelled him to victory, reinforcing his reputation as a formidable force in online poker.

Anurag Rawat has made a strong mark in the live poker scene by shipping Event #81: Hyper Turbo at the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Phu Quoc 2024, outlasting 46 entries to claim the title and a prize of VND 66,748,000. This victory adds to the growing list of Indian successes at the prestigious series. Rawat’s win signifies his resurgence in professional poker, as his last recorded cash dates back to 2013 at the Indian Poker Series, Chapter 19 in Goa, where he finished in the money at a ₹10,000 No Limit Hold’em Double Chance event, earning ₹50,220. With this latest triumph, Rawat has demonstrated his ability to compete at an elite level, and his future in the poker circuit looks promising.

Shreyansh Sharma (jINX7701) – ₹2.91 Lakh

In the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525, Shreyansh Sharma (jINX7701) put on an impressive performance, claiming ₹2,91,436 and proving his skill in bounty tournaments.

Anant Purohit (EasyShips) – ₹2.32 Lakh

Anant Purohit (EasyShips) conquered the BIG 500 PLO Bounty, earning ₹2,32,596. His ability to navigate Omaha tournaments with precision continues to make him a feared opponent at the tables.

Anant Purohit, known online as EasyShips, has been a dominant force on Natural8 India, consistently showcasing his exceptional skills across various tournaments. His most impressive victory came on March 13, 2025, when he conquered the Bounty Hunters Circuit Edition 54, taking home a massive ₹27.87 Lakh. Purohit has also demonstrated his versatility by excelling in different formats, including Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and bounty events.

On March 14, he secured ₹2.32 Lakh in the BIG 500 PLO Bounty 500 and added ₹72,098 to his winnings in the Super Circuit Classic 250. His deep runs continued with a seventh-place finish in the Zodiac Goat High Roller and a 28th-place finish in the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525, earning ₹2.91 Lakh. With multiple cashes and consistent performances, Anant Purohit remains a formidable contender on Natural8 India, proving time and again why he is one of the most feared players in the Indian online poker scene.

Prafull Ganpati Hasbe (SanWitcher) – ₹1.19 Lakh

The Superstack Special 8.88 event witnessed Prafull Ganpati Hasbe (SanWitcher) seize victory, pocketing ₹1,19,667 after an intense final table battle.

PokerBaazi NPS Highlights 

NPS#128 Megadive – Wilson Yomso (Kalingkaling) Wins ₹3.51 Lakh

The NPS#128 Megadive on PokerBaazi saw an incredible run from Wilson Yomso (Kalingkaling), who secured the top prize of ₹3,51,000. Poker2222222222 finished as the runner-up, claiming ₹2,40,000, while Aman Parakh (KarmaPoker) took third place with ₹1,72,000.

NPS#127 Value Mine Final – Pranav Baheti (Siraf) Triumphs with ₹11.22 Lakh

PokerBaazi’s NPS#127 Value Mine Final saw a fierce contest, with Pranav Baheti (Siraf) taking the top spot and securing ₹11,22,000. Saroj Chudasama (Angrychidiya) followed closely behind, winning ₹6,03,000, while Arindam Nayak (Darkhorse94) rounded off the podium with ₹4,03,000.

NPS#126 Thursday Thunder – Jyoti Ranjan Nayak (Joey114114) Shines with ₹9.54 Lakh

The NPS#126 Thursday Thunder event had a massive ₹80 Lakh GTD prize pool, with Jyoti Ranjan Nayak (Joey114114) clinching victory and taking home ₹9,54,000. Aniruddha Joshi (PocketacesAJ) finished runner-up with ₹6,62,000, and Authentic123 secured third place with ₹5,06,000.

NPS#125 Knockout (PKO) – MM (Thejoker) Claims ₹6.01 Lakh

The NPS#125 Knockout (PKO) event was a bounty-filled battle, with MM (Thejoker) emerging as the champion, securing ₹6,01,000 in total, including ₹4,63,000 in prize money and ₹1,38,000 in bounties. Avadh Shah (Sting240) finished second, winning ₹4,17,000 (₹3,23,000 + ₹94,000 in bounties), while Rohit Kumar (Rwryhhuhhh) claimed third with ₹2,66,250 (₹2,48,000 + ₹18,250 in bounties).

NPS#124 Marathon – Pranav Zarekar (ppz02) Wins ₹3.45 Lakh

Pranav Zarekar (ppz02) conquered the NPS#124 Marathon, bagging ₹3,45,000. Ankiet030 secured second place with ₹2,40,000, while mimipoker followed in third with ₹1,85,000.

NPS#123 (PLO-6) Deepdive – Abhishek Kumar (ketchup) Bags ₹2.93 Lakh

In the NPS#123 (PLO-6) Deepdive, Abhishek Kumar (ketchup) delivered a stellar performance, winning ₹2,93,970. Vikhyat Ahlawat (supersaiyan57) took second with ₹2,01,725, while Pranay Chawla (setmeup) finished third with ₹1,57,302.

Adda52 Mystery Bounty

Pradip Ghosh (Nit2Donk) Claims ₹2.29 Lakh

Over on Adda52, the Mystery Bounty event had a massive ₹25.75 Lakh GTD prize pool. Pradip Ghosh (Nit2Donk) emerged victorious, taking home ₹2,29,146, while Uterus0104 claimed second with ₹1,67,973. FloatToMyBoat (123123) secured third place.

PokerStars Highlights

Mini Highroller Heist 8L GTD – Ajit Singh Arora (ace_bob) Wins ₹1.82 Lakh

The Mini Highroller Heist 8L GTD on PokerStars saw Ajit Singh Arora (ace_bob) claim the top spot with a total of ₹1,82,657, including ₹83,470 in prize money and ₹99,187 in bounties. Aditya Kulkarni (The Paper House) finished second, earning ₹1,38,005 (₹83,300 + ₹54,705 in bounties), while Lavesh Meena (magicodds98) took third with ₹79,664 (₹56,227 + ₹23,437 in bounties).

Final Thoughts

The Indian online poker landscape continues to thrive, with PokerBaazi, Adda52, PokerStars, and Natural8 India delivering yet another day of intense action and significant winnings. Players like Wilson Yomso (Kalingkaling), Pranav Baheti (Siraf), Jyoti Ranjan Nayak (Joey114114), Pradip Ghosh (Nit2Donk), Ajit Singh Arora (ace_bob), and Anurag Rawat (FreeDebtm) showcased remarkable skills and determination to secure top finishes. Stay tuned for daily updates on India’s biggest poker tournaments, top winners, and rising stars!