The poker field was on fire on 14th May 2025 as India’s top players battled it out in some of the biggest online tournaments of the year. From thrilling victories to near-misses, the day delivered unforgettable moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With huge prize pools and fierce competition on platforms like Natural8 India and PokerBaazi, it was a showcase of skill, strategy, and sheer determination—highlighting why Indian poker continues to rise on the global stage. 

MidasTouch307 stole the spotlight by conquering the GGMasters Asia 25, beating nearly 2,000 players to grab ₹5.45 lakh. Meanwhile, Rishabh Gupta (ChotaRG) impressed with a strong run in the Wednesday Wonderbox 320, earning ₹3,99,309, and CalypsoK showed great form finishing 4th in the Wednesday Saver 50, pocketing ₹1,65,149.

Over at PokerBaazi, Priyanka Singh put on a masterclass in the #14 The MoneyMaker event, walking away with a massive ₹15 lakh prize. Not far behind, Ankit Agarwal and Ridhav Chawla also made waves with strong showings in The Pride and Big PLO-5 tournaments.

Meanwhile, Ahmedabad’s Siddharth Karia came heartbreakingly close to his first major title in Jeju, finishing runner-up in the KR₩ 1.50M Red Dragon Closer and pocketing over ₹7 lakh. But it wasn’t all—Gameskraft shocked the community by suspending its poker platform Pocket52. Once a rising star, Pocket52 became the first big casualty of India’s tough new 28% GST on online real-money gaming, signaling challenging times ahead for the industry. 

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Natural8 India – Featured Winners

MidasTouch307 – ₹5,45,205

Tournament: GGMasters Asia 25

Highlight: MidasTouch307 dominated the GGMasters Asia 25, finishing 1st out of 1906 players and claiming a remarkable ₹5,45,205 prize.

Rishabh Gupta (ChotaRG) – ₹3,99,309

Tournament: Wednesday Wonderbox 320

Highlight: Rishabh Gupta, playing as ChotaRG, secured ₹3,99,309 by finishing 10th in the highly competitive Wednesday Wonderbox 320 tournament.

Recently, he secured ₹5.45 Lakhs by outlasting nearly 2,000 players to win the GGMasters Asia 25, showcasing his sharp skills and composure at the table. This victory adds to his growing list of achievements this year.

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CalypsoK – ₹1,65,149

Tournament: Wednesday Saver 50

Highlight: CalypsoK performed strongly to earn ₹1,65,149 with a 4th place finish in the Wednesday Saver 50 event.

PokerBaazi – Featured Winners

#14 The MoneyMaker (₹10,000 Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)

• 1st: Priyanka Singh (Pri12345) – ₹15,00,000
• 2nd: Neeraj Sattawat (Dattebayo7) – ₹10,00,000
• 3rd: Aditya Sushant (Gangajal) – ₹7,37,000

Highlight: Priyanka Singh, playing as Pri12345, emerged victorious in the prestigious #14 The MoneyMaker tournament, taking home a massive ₹15,00,000 and marking a major milestone in her poker career.

The Pride (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹30 Lakh GTD)

• 1st: Ankit Agarwal (Gabru1410) – ₹5,00,000
• 2nd: Suraj1706 – ₹3,50,000
• 3rd: Rowdy6 – ₹2,79,000

Highlight: Ankit Agarwal’s strategic brilliance led him to claim the ₹5,00,000 top prize in The Pride tournament, dominating a tough ₹30 Lakh GTD field.

Ankit Agarwal’s previous win saw him dominate PokerBaazi’s The Pride tournament, where he claimed a ₹5,21,000 top prize in the ₹30 Lakh GTD event with a ₹5,750 buy-in.

Big PLO-5 (₹5,000 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakh GTD)

• 1st: Ridhav Chawla (Rids) – ₹2,28,000
• 2nd: Prince Singh (NaNki) – ₹1,66,000
• 3rd: Raulmartian – ₹1,23,000

Highlight: Ridhav Chawla showcased his skill and composure to take down the Big PLO-5 tournament, earning a top prize of ₹2,28,000 in this highly competitive ₹10 Lakh GTD event.

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The Pride Lite (₹2,000 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakh GTD)

Md Nazim (NAZIM) (PC: POEKRGURU)

• 1st: Md Nazim (NAZIM) – ₹1,57,000
• 2nd: RiverRat93 – ₹1,07,000
• 3rd: Basu166 – ₹82,000

Highlight: Md Nazim’s consistent play earned him first place and ₹1,57,000 in The Pride Lite, a notable victory in this ₹10 Lakh guaranteed event.

Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakh GTD)

• 1st: Newcomer – ₹1,80,000
• 2nd: Limper0001 – ₹1,26,000
• 3rd: Ezeeypeezy – ₹97,000

Highlight: The newcomer stunned the field with a brilliant run, claiming the top spot and ₹1,80,000 in the Daily Last Chance tournament.

Conclusion

The poker action on 14th May 2025 truly showcased the depth and talent in the Indian poker community. With standout victories from players like MidasTouch307, Priyanka Singh, and Ankit Agarwal, the competitive spirit remains stronger than ever. However, the industry also faced challenges with the sudden suspension of Pocket52 due to new GST regulations. Despite this, the resilience and skill of Indian players continue to shine on the global stage, promising an exciting future for the game in the country.

FAQs

1. Who won the biggest prize on 14th May 2025 in Indian poker?
   Priyanka Singh won the largest prize, ₹15,00,000, in PokerBaazi’s #14 The MoneyMaker tournament.
   
2. Which player dominated the GGMasters Asia 25 tournament?
   MidasTouch307 won the GGMasters Asia 25, defeating nearly 2,000 players and earning ₹5.45 lakh.
   
3. What happened to the Pocket52 poker platform?
   Pocket52 was suspended by Gameskraft, becoming the first major casualty of India’s 28% GST on online real-money gaming.
   
4. Who was the runner-up in the KR₩ 1.50M Red Dragon Closer?
   Siddharth Karia finished runner-up in the event, earning over ₹7 lakh.
   
5. What is the buy-in and prize pool for PokerBaazi’s The Pride tournament?
   The buy-in was ₹5,750 with a guaranteed prize pool of ₹30 lakh.
   
6. Which players made notable final tables on 14th May 2025?
   Besides the winners, players like Ridhav Chawla, Ankit Agarwal, and CalypsoK made strong final table finishes.
   
7. How has GST impacted the Indian online poker industry?
   The new 28% GST on real-money gaming has led to platform suspensions and increased operational challenges within the industry.