India’s poker scene is heating up as top grinders clash across platforms like Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52, and PokerStars. Massive guarantees, thrilling bounty events, and deep fields made July 8 a rollercoaster of poker drama. Who bagged the most significant scores? Who dominated the final tables?
From high-stakes showdowns in Adda52’s EPIC Super Highroller to grind-heavy flagships on PokerBaazi, the day saw several standout performances. Natural8 India’s players locked horns in bounty-centric tourneys, while PokerStars offered fast-paced action with a 7.5L GTD.
Let’s dive into all the results and featured winners!
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Natural8 India – Featured Winners
Sathriyan: ₹5,07,862
- Tournament: SUPER SIX 66
Highlights: Sathriyan crushed the SUPER SIX 66, earning ₹5,07,862, including ₹3,77,486 in bounties. His aggressive bounty-hunting strategy paid off big in this high-action format.
Rabrab: ₹3,10,236
- Tournament: Midnight Madness 88
Highlights: Rabrab emerged victorious in the deep-late grind of Midnight Madness 88, bagging ₹3,10,236 and asserting dominance in this popular late-night event.
CzarOfCards: ₹3,42,895
- Tournament: Bounty King 32
Highlights: CzarOfCards wore the crown in Bounty King 32, pocketing ₹3,42,895. His fearless bounty snipes and chip dominance made him unstoppable.
POKERBAAZI – Featured Winners
The Endeavour (₹5,750 | ₹60L GTD)
- 1st: Gopal Bajaj (AiDarwin) – ₹7,47,000
- 2nd: Learnwin – ₹6,36,000
- 3rd: Bhavik Khatsuria (bk9033) – ₹4,30,000
Highlight: Gopal Bajaj, known as AiDarwin, outclassed a competitive field in PokerBaazi’s marquee event to secure a hefty ₹7.47L. This was one of his most significant scores in recent months.
The Endeavour Lite (₹2,880 | ₹20L GTD)
- 1st: Suraj Singh (kioshima6969) – ₹2,45,000
- 2nd: pokercha – ₹2,05,000
- 3rd: pnutbutterbacon – ₹2,08,000
Highlight: Suraj Singh showed finesse and patience to clinch the Lite edition of Endeavour. The top 3 finishers battled intensely with marginal ICM leads.
TurboChange (6-MAX) (₹4,000 | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Lavesh Meena (upay4myweed98) – ₹2,25,000
- 2nd: Abhijeet Gautam (PINAKA) – ₹1,73,000
- 3rd: difsripp077 – ₹1,36,000
Highlight: Known for his aggression in 6-max formats, Lavesh Meena bagged the TurboChange title with clinical precision and timely bluffs.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Abhineet Singla (abbubro) – ₹3,08,000
- 2nd: illuminati777 – ₹2,04,000
- 3rd: Yash Jaiswal (ShakeyAnimal) – ₹1,51,000
Highlight: Abhineet Singla made a strong comeback in the Daily Last Chance tourney, managing chip swings and laddering well to win over ₹3L.
Big PLO-5 (₹3,500 | ₹10L GTD)
- 1st: halfrich – ₹1,40,000
- 2nd: Praveen KR (pinaWXD) – ₹1,26,000
- 3rd: gulrushil – ₹88,410
Highlight: The PLO-5 edition saw Halfrich dominate the action. His deep game knowledge and aggression saw him scoop the title convincingly.
ADDA52 – Featured Winners
EPIC#25 Super Highroller (₹45,000 | ₹55.60L GTD)
- 1st: Raghav Bansal (BaLuGaWhALE) – ₹14,79,600
- 2nd: Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram (superdeluxe) – ₹9,31,600
- 3rd: Ashiwn Vijayvergiya (DisruptorX) – ₹6,85,000
Highlight: Raghav Bansal proved once again why he’s considered one of India’s elite poker players. With precise timing and fearless aggression, he dominated the high roller field.
EPIC#41 Tuesday Feature (₹4,000 | ₹26.35L GTD)
- 1st: amit2224 – ₹4,57,248
- 2nd: headbangingmonk – ₹3,31,843
- 3rd: fourteenk – ₹2,40,819
Highlight: In a classic grindfest, amit2224 edged out tough competition to win Tuesday’s featured tournament, earning over ₹4.5L.
EPIC#42 15L Turbo MB (₹8,050 | ₹21.35L GTD)
- 1st: Shreyansh Sharma (halifax7701) – ₹2,02,953
- 2nd: Shreyas Chopra (Sidstack) – ₹1,48,758
- 3rd: Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram (superdeluxe) – ₹1,09,039
Highlight: Fast-paced action defined this turbo event. Halifax7701 ran hot at the right moments to outlast a stacked final table.
EPIC#40 10L PKO 6-MAX (₹2,300 | ₹13.82L GTD)
- 1st: JJAADDUUGGAARR – ₹1,21,799
- 2nd: Coolprits – ₹88,387
- 3rd: Deepankur Gupta (dp178) – ₹64,142
Highlight: The progressive bounty format saw fireworks as JJAADDUUGGAARR cleaned up in eliminations, topping the field with smart bounty strategies.
EPIC#37 Daily Big Shot (₹1,750 | ₹7.50L GTD)
- 1st: MuckTheSystem – ₹1,18,207
- 2nd: SupernutsDeep98 – ₹1,15,780
- 3rd: Sam Anand (Lokimon) – ₹72,545
Highlight: One of the closest finishes of the day! MuckTheSystem barely edged past SupernutsDeep98 in an intense heads-up duel.
EPIC#43 Lightning Fast (₹1,200 | ₹5.65L GTD)
- 1st: sillyphilly – ₹99,967
- 2nd: brooskyradio11 – ₹72,549
- 3rd: Sabhyasachi Chatterjee (hissickness) – ₹52,649
Highlight: True to its name, this lightning-fast tourney wrapped in a flash. Sillyphilly zipped to the title with precision plays.
POKERSTARS – Featured Winners
MM Daily Marquee (₹3,450 | ₹7.5L GTD)
- 1st: Raja31740388 – ₹1,44,300
- 2nd: overlap46202466 – ₹1,08,825
- 3rd: Deepak43586826 – ₹80,325
Highlight: PokerStars’ flagship event delivered once again, with Raja31740388 making the most of key hands to grab the win.
Conclusion
July 8 was packed with drama, high rollers, bounties, and turbo finishes. From seasoned sharks to rising stars, Indian players showcased skill, patience, and resilience. Whether on Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52, or PokerStars – the action never stops!
FAQs
1. Which tournament had the largest prize pool on July 9?
The EPIC#25 Super Highroller on Adda52 had the largest prize pool of ₹55.60L.
2. Who won the most money overall?
Raghav Bansal (BaLuGaWhALE) won ₹14,79,600 in the Super Highroller on Adda52.
3. What was the top event on PokerBaazi?
The Endeavour (₹60L GTD) was the biggest, won by Gopal Bajaj (AiDarwin).
4. Any notable bounty event winners?
Yes, Sathriyan on Natural8 India won over ₹5L in the SUPER SIX 66 with significant bounty earnings.
5. Which site had the most variety in tournaments?
Adda52 led the way with multiple EPIC series events covering turbo, bounty, and high rollers.
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