Friday, August 1, 2024, saw a lot of activity in India’s online poker sector as well as the worldwide sports arena. At the Paris Olympics, Indian sportsmen made notable progress; virtual poker tables saw exciting play and large payouts.
Lakshya Sen created history in the sports world as the first Indian male badminton player to make it to the Olympic semi-finals. Defeating Australia, the Indian men’s hockey team also shocked everyone since it marked their first Olympic triumph over the Kookaburras in 52 years. Manu Bhaker won two medals after her outstanding performance; she barely missed a third in the women’s 25-meter pistol event. Archer Deepika Kumari made up to the quarterfinals; Anant Jeet Naruka competed in skeet shooting; golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar displayed their abilities.
India’s online poker industry was as exciting in the meantime. Day 2 of the Junglee Poker’s ₹12+ Crores GTD Azadi Series paid ₹34+ Lakhs in guaranteed prizes. Starting the next day, the expectation for Poker Baazi’s ₹60 Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters heightened the thrill.
Highlights From Friday’s Poker Action:
- PokerBaazi’s The Quest: Veteran of poker Baazi, “critical” won their first-ever victory and took 5.95 Lakhs. Kartik Ved, the winner of WSOP bracelets, came second with ₹3.72 Lakhs, his best performance on an Indian platform this year. Ved has entered two other events, earning ₹3.96 Lakhs in wins.
- Friday High Roller at Junglee Poker: Winning the AS#6 Friday Highroller and bringing home ₹4.21 Lakhs, Devang Yadav broke a two-month title drought. ‘kayak3878,’ the runner-up, got ₹3.16 Lakhs.
- The Ballers: Adda52 Recently, back from the WSOP, Arun Sriram won his third Ballers title, pocketing ₹3.96 Lakhs. ‘Pokermercy,’ the runner-up, took in ₹2.92 lakhs.
- WTF: Madhab Pal won ₹3.78 Lakhs and grabbed his first title of the year. Second runner Akhilesh Kannaujiya paid ₹2.50 lakhs.
- PokerBaazi’s The Quest: Myron Pereira conquered The Quest Lite from Poker Baazi, taking home ₹1.97 Lakhs. Runner-up Navin Sharma brought in ₹1.34 lakhs. Runner-up in the Friday Saver 50, Himanshu Gupta brought home ₹2.24 Lakhs.
Additional Noteworthy Performances:
Arjun Singh broke a seven-month title drought by winning the Daily Last Chance and ₹1.87 Lakhs. With ₹1.22 Lakhs, newcomer ‘Jayanrasha’ finished second, almost securing their first title. Other honors went to Himanshu Arora, Swapnil Patil, Vinay B, Unmesh Nair, Sachin Raj, Ambika Chowdhury, Laldingliana Tlau Vantawl, Sharad Haridasan, Tejas Joshi, and Aditya Parashar.
Tournament Results
The Quest (₹25 Lakhs GTD):
- Winner: critical – ₹5.95 Lakhs
- Runner-up: Kartik Ved – ₹3.72 Lakhs
WTF (₹25 Lakhs GTD):
- Winner: Madhab Pal – ₹3.78 Lakhs
- Runner-up: Akhilesh Kannaujiya – ₹2.50 Lakhs
The Quest Lite (₹12.50 Lakhs GTD):
- Winner: Myron Pereira – ₹1.97 Lakhs
- Runner-up: Navin Sharma – ₹1.34 Lakhs
Daily Last Chance (₹10 Lakhs GTD):
- Winner: Arjun Singh – ₹1.87 Lakhs
- Runner-up: Jayanrasha – ₹1.22 Lakhs
(7-Max) Daily SPRINT (₹7 Lakhs GTD):
- Winner: Himanshu Arora – ₹89,520
- Runner-up: Sony Puthussery – ₹64,902
Kartik Ved And “Critical” Set The Tables Ablaze In The Quest At Pokerbaazi
Veteran player ‘critical’ and winner of the WSOP bracelet Kartik Ved displayed his abilities in a hotly fought The Quest event. After a six-year title drought, “critical” emerged as the champion; Ved valiantly fought and finished as the runner-up, adding ₹3.96 Lakhs to his Friday earnings. A highlight of the evening was their head-to-head contest, which highlighted the fierce competitiveness and depth of skill in the Indian poker scene.
Arun Sriram Keeps A Hot Streak With Third Victory In Adda52’s The Ballers.
With his third title in Adda52’s The Ballers, Arun Sriram confirmed his standing as among India’s best poker players. Having a great WSOP trip, Sriram showed consistent form, scoring ₹3.96 Lakhs and three deep runs in other events. His whole Friday haul of ₹4.23 Lakhs highlights his supremacy and the momentum he has developed recently.
Madhab Pal Wins First Title Of The Year In Wtf Tournament For PokerBaazi
Celebrating his first triumph of 2024 with an outstanding WTF tournament play on PokerBaazi, Madhab Pal Pal, navigating a challenging field, won the title and a 3.78 Lakhs award, his highest online score of the year. This triumph accentuates his comeback to form following a run of almost misses and adds to his already remarkable poker record.
On PokerBaazi, Myron Pereira Wins The Quest Lite And Keeps On A Great July Run.
Winning The Quest Lite on PokerBaazi, Myron Pereira carried on his hot run with ₹1.97 Lakhs. Once more proving his ability on the virtual felt, Pereira had been in great form all through July. With his overall Friday profits of ₹2.55 Lakhs, he has been among the most consistent players in recent weeks thanks to a series of great performances.
Arjun Singh And Himanshu Gupta Create Big Waves In Natural8 India And Poker Baazi
On Friday, Himanshu Gupta and Arjun Singh made significant contributions and received considerable compensation. Gupta ended Natural8 India’s Friday Saver 50 runner-up with ₹2.24 Lakhs added to his wallet. Singh, meanwhile, secured ₹1.87 Lakhs by winning Poker Baazi’s Daily Last Chance, therefore ending a seven-month title drought. These shows draw attention to the competitive character of Indian poker players as well as their depth of talent.
Rising Stars Shine As Vinay B, Swapnil Patil, And Others Take Titles
Friday night also saw numerous emerging stars and less-known athletes leave their imprint. Across several platforms, Swapnil Patil, Vinay B, and recent arrivals like “Jayanrasha” earned notable payouts and established themselves in the Indian poker scene. These successes draw attention to the variety of skills and the chances fresh players have to show off.
Future Indian Poker Masters Series Guarantees Unmatched Action
The Indian poker community is counting forward to the forthcoming ₹60 Crores GTD Indian Poker Masters as the thrill from Friday’s events fades. One of the most significant poker events in Indian history, this one guarantees record-breaking activity and a venue for players to highlight their talents on a substantial platform. Top players preparing for the tournament should help the series to raise the Indian poker landscape to unprecedented standards.
