Monday, April 28 brought another action-packed night of online poker to India’s virtual felts. With big money on the line across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52, some of the country’s most consistent MTT crushers stepped up with strong performances.
Devang Yadav shipped The Big Show, Karan Radia made two final tables including a win on Natural8 India, and Ashish Ahuja returned to the spotlight with a title run in Inception.
With the Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025 in full flow, and major international events like the APT Taipei 2025 Showdown and WPT Global Online Poker 2025 building up, the Indian poker ecosystem continues to boom.
Here’s your full recap of Monday night’s winners:
Natural8 India – Monday Highlights
Karan Radia (The Enigma) – ₹2,78,158
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54
Highlight:
Karan Radia returned to the winner’s circle on Natural8 India with a victory in the Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 54, banking ₹2.78 Lakhs. Known for his bounty format prowess, Radia combined stack pressure with clean bounty pickups in a commanding run.
Tarun Goyal (Uncapped) – ₹95,251
Tournament: Bounty Hunters HR 525
Highlight:
High-roller specialist Tarun Goyal added another deep run to his resume, finishing strong in the Bounty Hunters HR 525 for ₹95K. Goyal’s disciplined mid-to-late stage play continues to earn him consistent results.
Further Read The Rise of Tarun Goyal: India’s Online Poker Powerhouse on Natural8 India
PokerBaazi – Monday Flagship Results
The Big Show Lite (₹2,000 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Gautam Bharadwaj (Actaeon6079) – ₹1,62,000
- 2nd: Willgetthere – ₹1,25,000
- 3rd: pun33t – ₹1,23,000
Highlight:
Gautam Bharadwaj closed out The Big Show Lite with sharp decision-making in ICM spots, walking away with ₹1.62 Lakhs after outlasting a competitive field.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Mohsin Shaikh (Gongo) – ₹1,82,000
- 2nd: Karan Radia (Apocalypto) – ₹1,19,000
- 3rd: Gurpal Singh (Roothless) – ₹89,140
Highlight:
Mohsin Shaikh kept his heater alive by shipping the Daily Last Chance, locking up another five-figure score.
Meanwhile, Karan Radia earned his second podium finish of the night, capping a strong Monday grind.
The Big Show (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹30 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Devang Yadav (Laila) – ₹4,08,000
- 2nd: Parveen KR (pinaWXD) – ₹4,48,000
- 3rd: Sahil Mahboobani (ImHighhlshove) – ₹2,55,000
Highlight:
Devang Yadav topped a star-studded field in The Big Show, earning ₹4.08 Lakhs after an impressive heads-up battle. His balance between aggression and control proved crucial as he took down one of PokerBaazi’s most coveted Monday titles.
Adda52 – Monday Major Results
MMA Voyager PKO (₹1,400 Buy-in | ₹3 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Sony Puthussery (swAAmi) – ₹34,897
- 2nd: Aniruddha Joshi (Pocketaces69) – ₹25,848
- 3rd: Vishalace – ₹19,145
Highlight:
Sony Puthussery triumphed in the fast-paced MMA Voyager PKO, combining timely aggression with clean finishes to secure the top payout.
Inception (₹3,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Ashish Ahuja (rocky3705) – ₹1,71,889
- 2nd: ThenlnternetKid – ₹1,60,280
- 3rd: Yeti – ₹1,03,994
Highlight:
One of India’s most successful online MTT players, Ashish Ahuja, shipped Inception on Adda52 for ₹1.71 Lakhs. Known for his tournament volume and consistency, Ahuja controlled the final table with signature patience and precision.
Final Thoughts
April 29 showcased the ongoing strength and consistency of India’s poker elite.
Karan Radia stood out with a deep run on PokerBaazi and a win on Natural8 India, Devang Yadav conquered The Big Show, and Ashish Ahuja reminded everyone why he’s a regular in the winner’s column.
As the Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025 and live events like APT Taipei 2025 continue to dominate headlines, expect even more fireworks in the days ahead.
Stay tuned to PokerBol for daily coverage of India’s top poker action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who were the biggest winners on April 29?
A1:
- Karan Radia – ₹2.78L on Natural8 India, ₹1.19L on PokerBaazi
- Devang Yadav – ₹4.08L in The Big Show (PokerBaazi)
- Ashish Ahuja – ₹1.71L in Inception (Adda52)
Q2: Where did Devang Yadav win his title?
A2:
Devang Yadav won The Big Show on PokerBaazi for ₹4.08 Lakhs.
Q3: How much did Karan Radia win on April 29?
A3:
He scored twice — ₹2.78 Lakhs on Natural8 India and ₹1.19 Lakhs on PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance.
Q4: What’s happening in the Omaholic Series?
A4:
Check out daily highlights from the Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025.
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