The poker world witnessed some spectacular performances on June 9th, 2025, with top players dominating across multiple platforms. On Natural8 India, Bajaj Ankit Omprakash, who earned ₹1,537,189, Anant Purohit, aka EasyShips, bagged ₹12,01,833, clinching wins in the Monday Mega Heater 525, and other notable winners included Sandeep Singh with ₹1,25,204.
On PokerBaazi, Zeshan Hamza triumphed in The Big Show with ₹5,38,000, while A S (Stonecold) won ₹1,80,000 in GrindHouse. Meanwhile, on PokerStars, Sanjay Kumar took first place in RMS#17 Monday Moneymaker, securing ₹58,685. Other platforms, such as Adda52 and Spartan Poker, also saw intense competition, with players like amish00789 and bigshow811 making remarkable runs.
These impressive performances highlight the growing talent and competitive spirit in India’s poker community.
India’s presence at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2025 in Las Vegas has been stronger than ever, with players showcasing their skills on the global stage. Competing in Event #22: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller (6-Handed), Suvarna made an impressive deep run, finishing in the money and securing $50,299 (~₹42 Lakh). This remarkable performance solidifies his position as one of India’s top high-stakes professionals.
Additionally, the 2025 WSOP Online Bracelet Event #7 — a $250 Mystery Bounty event with a $1 million guaranteed prize pool — was abruptly cancelled mid-tournament on Monday night, leaving hundreds of poker players blindsided.
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Natural8 India – Featured Winners
Bajaj Ankit Omprakash (Naturalm8): ₹15,37,189
- Tournament: Global Mystery Bounty Festival Closer 250
Bajaj Ankit Omprakash, with his ID Naturalm8, clinched an impressive ₹1,537,189 in the Global Mystery Bounty Festival Closer 250, sealing his dominance in this high-stakes event.
A few days ago, Bajaj Ankit Omprakash, aka Naturalm8, emerged victorious, taking home ₹13,44,078 with a display of tactical brilliance and focused gameplay.
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Anant Purohit (EasyShips): Total: 12,01,833
- Tournament: Monday Mega Heater 525 ( ₹256,108)
- Tournament: Global Mystery Bounty Festival Closer 250 (₹945,725)
Anant Purohit, known as EasyShips, delivered a masterful performance in the Monday Mega Heater 525, pocketing ₹256,108 and showcasing his poker prowess. Once again taking the stage as EasyShips, grabbed ₹945,725 in the Global Mystery Bounty Festival Closer 250, marking another significant victory in his poker career.
Previously, Anant Purohit remained in a league of his own. Shipping the high-roller Omaholic Bounty Hunters HR 525 for a stunning ₹12.97 Lakh.
Sandeep Singh (ProKiller): ₹1,25,204
- Tournament: Monday Megasonic 30
Sandeep Singh, also known as ProKiller, showcased a stellar performance in the Monday Megasonic 30, earning ₹125,204 and proving his skills in the high-stakes action.
PokerBaazi – Featured Winners
The Big Show (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹35L GTD)
- 1st: Zeshan Hamza (Deez49) – ₹5,38,000
- 2nd: Ravi Kant Saraf (racebegins) – ₹3,23,000
- 3rd: Anmol Narang (airball) – ₹2,48,000
Highlight: Zeshan Hamza made a remarkable run in The Big Show, taking home ₹5,38,000 in a challenging field with ₹35 Lakh GTD.
The Big Show Lite (₹2,000 Buy-in | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Navnidhi1234 – ₹2,32,000
- 2nd: A M (Frankie08) – ₹1,53,000
- 3rd: Vishal Ojha (Darky) – ₹1,13,000
Highlight: Navnidhi1234 outshone the competition in The Big Show Lite, winning ₹2,32,000 in this exciting ₹15 Lakh GTD event.
GrindHouse (₹3,500 Buy-in | ₹10L GTD)
- 1st: A S (Stonecold) – ₹1,80,000
- 2nd: shawkingman – ₹1,38,000
- 3rd: A M (Frankie08) – ₹1,09,000
Highlight: A S (Stonecold) triumphed in GrindHouse, securing ₹1,80,000 in this action-packed tournament with ₹10 Lakh GTD.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹15L GTD)
- 1st: Debapriya Manna (detulelungikhul) – ₹2,00,000
- 2nd: Richa Bhadari (richertilter) – ₹1,31,000
- 3rd: Fisherman777 – ₹98,320
Highlight: Debapriya Manna claimed the top spot in the Daily Last Chance, earning ₹2,00,000 in a thrilling event with ₹15 Lakh GTD.
Daily PLO-5 (₹2,000 Buy-in | ₹5L GTD)
- 1st: Ashutosh Paibhale (predictkar) – ₹57,480
- 2nd: asdffghjk – ₹75,200
- 3rd: Praveen KR (PinaWXD) – ₹56,660
Highlight: Ashutosh Paibhale dominated the PLO-5 event, bagging ₹57,480 in a highly competitive tournament with ₹5 Lakh GTD.
Adda52 – Featured Winners
Inception (₹3,500 Buy-in | ₹10L GTD)
- 1st: amish00789 – ₹1,92,931
- 2nd: A M (goajaanahai) – ₹1,42,602
- 3rd: SB7980 – ₹1,05,400
Highlight: amish00789 took the top spot in the Inception tournament, bagging ₹1,92,931 in an exciting contest with ₹10 Lakh GTD.
Voyager (₹1,400 Buy-in | ₹3L GTD)
- 1st: Rajneesh Thakur (rajneesh620) – ₹60,116
- 2nd: JC1870 – ₹45,476
- 3rd: Arpan Majhi (Distroyer) – ₹34,399
Highlight: Rajneesh Thakur triumphed in Voyager, winning ₹60,116 in this competitive event with ₹3 Lakh GTD.
PokerStars – Featured Winners
RMS#17 Monday Moneymaker (₹3,450 Buy-in | ₹7L GTD)
- 1st: Sanjay Kumar (floppdnuts) – ₹58,685
- 2nd: hemuraj2511 – ₹58,255
- 3rd: Harsh Bubna (harsh1327) – ₹42,790
Highlight: Sanjay Kumar (floppdnuts) claimed victory in the RMS#17 Monday Moneymaker, earning ₹58,685 in a thrilling event with ₹7 Lakh GTD.
Spartan Poker – Featured Winners
Monday Classic (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹7.5L GTD)
- 1st: bigshow811 – ₹95,625
- 2nd: gm2025 – ₹92,557
- 3rd: Abhishek902 – ₹69,003
Highlight: bigshow811 clinched the top prize in the Monday Classic, earning ₹95,625 in this thrilling ₹7.5 Lakh GTD event.
Monday Spotlight (₹920 Buy-in | ₹2.3L GTD)
- 1st: Robot3 – ₹31,792
- 2nd: Neel18 – ₹30,200
- 3rd: Janish Jain (janish1998) – ₹23,970
Highlight: Robot3 secured the victory in Monday Spotlight, taking home ₹31,792 in this competitive ₹2.3 Lakh GTD event.
The Phoenix (₹575 Buy-in | ₹1.5L GTD)
- 1st: Tjoshi9676 – ₹20,572
- 2nd: sultanking – ₹19,928
- 3rd: habzera – ₹15,660
Highlight: Tjoshi9676 emerged victorious in The Phoenix, securing ₹20,572 in this exciting ₹1.5 Lakh GTD event.
Conclusion:
On June 9, 2025, Indian poker players delivered remarkable performances across major platforms, showcasing their rising talent and dominance in the global poker arena. Players like Anant Purohit, Bajaj Ankit Omprakash, Zeshan Hamza, and Sanjay Kumar made headlines with their wins, solidifying their positions in the competitive poker world. These performances not only showcase individual brilliance but also reflect India’s growing presence on the international poker stage.
FAQs:
- Who were the top winners on June 9th, 2025, in Natural8 India poker?
Bajaj Ankit Omprakash, Anant Purohit, and Sandeep Singh were some of the prominent winners. - Which platform had the highest-paying tournament on June 9th, 2025?
Natural8 India hosted some of the highest-paying tournaments, including Anant Purohit’s victory. - What happened to the 2025 WSOP Online Bracelet Event #7?
The event was abruptly cancelled mid-tournament, leaving many players surprised and disappointed. - What other platforms featured major winners on June 9th, 2025?
PokerBaazi, Adda52, PokerStars, and Spartan Poker also featured impressive wins by players like Zeshan Hamza, Rajneesh Thakur, and Sanjay Kumar.
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