Sunday, April 28 brought another blockbuster session to India’s online poker community. The action was electric across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52, with top grinders seizing major victories and smashing guarantees.
BollywoodBlinds led the way, bagging massive scores on Natural8 India. Meanwhile, Advait Rajguru topped a stacked field to win the BSS Superstack on PokerBaazi, and Vinay Rajpal captured the prestigious Big Whale Finale title on Adda52.
With the Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025 gaining momentum and India’s flag flying high at the APT Taipei 2025 – The Ultimate Poker Showdown, Indian poker continues to scale new heights.
Natural8 India – Sunday Highlights
BollywoodBlinds – ₹27,60,273
Tournaments:
- Grand Prix Europe 125
- Sunday Showdown 108
Highlight:
BollywoodBlinds unleashed a dominant performance on Natural8 India, crushing two major events back-to-back.
First, they conquered the massive Grand Prix Europe 125, banking a jaw-dropping ₹25.90 Lakhs against an elite international field. Not stopping there, BollywoodBlinds made another deep run in the Sunday Showdown 108, pocketing ₹1.69 Lakhs more.
With total winnings of ₹27.60 Lakhs for the day, it marked one of the largest single-day hauls for an Indian player this month.
Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram (SoonaPaana) – ₹2,71,072
Tournament: Omaholic Sunday Secret KO 54
Highlight:
Nishaanth flexed his PLO skills once again, mastering the bounty dynamics to clinch the Omaholic Sunday Secret KO 54 title for ₹2.71 Lakhs.
Karan Naresh Thakker (butterchicken) – ₹1,68,823
Tournament: Sunday Mini Marathon 5
Highlight:
Turbo specialist Karan Thakker ran through the field in the Sunday Mini Marathon, pocketing ₹1.68 Lakhs with well-timed aggression.
The Enigma – ₹2,39,117
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Sunday Big Game 21.60
Highlight:
The Enigma delivered a stealthy yet clinical performance, locking up ₹2.39 Lakhs after eliminating key rivals in the Sunday Big Game bounty fest.
Rahul Kharbanda Bryant_24 – ₹6,32,928
Tournament: Sunday Showdown 108
Highlight:
Bryant_24 made waves by dominating the second Sunday Showdown 108 field, winning ₹6.32 Lakhs and underlining the depth of Indian talent in international events.
YouKnowMe!!!! – ₹4,28,887
Tournament: Bounty Hunters HR Main Event 525
Highlight:
YouKnowMe!!!! grinded through one of Sunday’s biggest bounty events, banking ₹4.28 Lakhs after a commanding final table presence.
PokerBaazi – Sunday Flagship Results
BSS Super Value (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Bhuvan Bansal (Ustaad75) – ₹3,82,000
- 2nd: Pokerstar0110 – ₹2,23,000
- 3rd: Sappi – ₹2,38,000
Highlight:
Bhuvan Bansal fought through a massive field in the BSS Super Value to claim ₹3.82 Lakhs, outlasting tough competition in a strategic heads-up duel.
(6-MAX) BSS Sprint (₹2,300 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Mithun Mahesh (Thepokeraja) – ₹1,96,000
- 2nd: Fishy2404 – ₹1,30,000
- 3rd: Shagun Jain (Sogani22) – ₹96,630
Highlight:
Mithun Mahesh showed composure and sharp decision-making to take down the fast-paced 6-Max BSS Sprint, pocketing ₹1.96 Lakhs.
BSS Superstack (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹50 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Advait Rajguru (ExploitativeGTO) – ₹6,75,000
- 2nd: Ashwin Vijay (Ashwinvijay99) – ₹6,99,000
- 3rd: Ankit Wadhawan (D00mtr00p3r) – ₹3,88,000
Highlight:
Advait Rajguru reaffirmed his place among India’s elite online grinders, taking home ₹6.75 Lakhs in the premier BSS Superstack. His endgame control and deep-stack strategy were impeccable.
Adda52 – Sunday Major MTTs
The Sundowner (₹2,100 Buy-in | ₹5 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Iakshayadhikari – ₹97,772
- 2nd: Aman Parakh (Karmapoker) – ₹72,326
- 3rd: Fletcher03 – ₹53,499
Highlight:
Iakshayadhikari held strong at the final table to lift The Sundowner trophy, banking ₹97K after steady chip accumulation.
Mystery Bounty (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) – ₹2,25,035
- 2nd: Shagun Jain (sogani94) – ₹1,64,950
- 3rd: vibaks – ₹1,20,908
Highlight:
Bounty master Sanat Mehrotra captured the Mystery Bounty crown, adding ₹2.25 Lakhs to his ever-growing resume.
Adda52 Millions (₹11,500 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Aman Parakh (Karmapoker) – ₹4,96,954
- 2nd: Ram Kakkar (mowgumotu) – ₹3,68,085
- 3rd: Shreyansh Sharma (halifax7701) – ₹2,72,633
Highlight:
Aman Parakh delivered another standout Sunday performance by clinching the Adda52 Millions for nearly ₹5 Lakhs.
50L Big Whale Finale (₹50 Lakhs GTD)
- 1st: Vinay Rajpal (vinay0902) – ₹8,68,200
- 2nd: Deepakur Gupta (dp178) – ₹6,30,177
- 3rd: luckybosipl – ₹4,57,488
Highlight:
In one of the weekend’s biggest headlines, Vinay Rajpal emerged victorious in the Big Whale Finale, pocketing ₹8.68 Lakhs after masterfully navigating a shark-infested field.
Final Thoughts
April 28 was packed with fireworks, and Indian players stepped up in a big way.
From BollywoodBlinds’ international victories to Advait Rajguru’s superstack triumph and Vinay Rajpal’s Big Whale domination, India’s online poker scene continues its meteoric rise.
With the Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025 intensifying, the APT Taipei Final Table underway, and the WPT Global Online Poker 2025 on the horizon, there’s no slowing down.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who were the top winners on April 28?
A1:
- BollywoodBlinds – ₹27.6 Lakhs
- Advait Rajguru – ₹6.75 Lakhs (PokerBaazi BSS Superstack)
- Vinay Rajpal – ₹8.68 Lakhs (Adda52 Big Whale Finale)
Q2: How much did BollywoodBlinds win?
A2:
₹27,60,273 across two major Natural8 India tournaments.
Q3: Where is India competing internationally right now?
A3:
At the APT Taipei 2025 Final Table.
Q4: Where can I get updates on the Omaholic Series?
A4:
Find full coverage here: Natural8 India Omaholic Series 2025.
