The poker scene in Asia is entering a golden age, and the Asian Poker Tour (APT) is leading the charge, with record-breaking turnouts and prize pools. As Indian players make their mark on the international stage, the 2025 edition of the APT promises to reshape the poker landscape in Asia.
On May 11, 2025, poker players across platforms delivered remarkable performances. At Natural8 India, Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007) took ₹22.25 Lakhs at the Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 55, while Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77) won ₹4.14 Lakhs in the Sunday Kickstarter 100. Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) won ₹3.51 Lakhs in the Sunday Hypersonic 20, ₹2.33 Lakhs in the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 55, totaling ₹5.84 Lakhs., and Rituisthebest earned ₹3.23 Lakhs in the Sunday Showdown 5.50. These victories highlight the thriving poker scene and the skill of India’s top players.
In line with this exciting growth, from May 4 to June 10, 2025, Natural8 India presents the World Festival 2025, featuring over 1,600 tournaments across four buy-in tiers, along with the largest prize pool ever offered in Indian poker history, promising an unmatched online poker experience for players.
On PokerBaazi, Puneet Dua (Neo1) claimed ₹15 Lakhs in the #11 The MoneyMaker, while Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) bagged ₹7.5 Lakhs in the BSS Superstack. Over on Adda52, Aayush Arya (Aayusharya) scored ₹8.86 Lakhs at the 50L Big Hole Finale. The Indian poker scene is on fire, with players constantly raising the stakes and setting new standards of excellence!
Let’s continue to watch as these remarkable players continue to shape the future of poker!
Read yesterday’s win as YouKnowMe!!!!, 24-7 Tilt, Sanchu5527, Anurag Srivastava, and more dominate major poker platforms.
Natural8 India – Featured Winners
Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007) – ₹22,25,414
Tournament: Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 55
Highlight: Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007) took the top prize of ₹22.25 Lakhs at the Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 55, displaying exceptional skill and precision.
Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77) – ₹4,14,491
Tournament: Sunday Kickstarter 100
Highlight: Lakshya Dawra, playing under the username pinchu77, earned ₹4.14 Lakhs by dominating the Sunday Kickstarter 100 tournament.
Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) – ₹5,84,0544
Tournament 1: Sunday Hypersonic 20
Amount Won: ₹3,50,912
Highlight: Mohit Mehta, known by his poker alias “thejokerr,” emerged as the champion in the Sunday Hypersonic 20 tournament, taking home ₹3.51 Lakhs.
Tournament 2: Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 55
Amount Won: ₹2,33,142
Highlight: Once again, Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) proved his mettle in the poker world by securing ₹2.33 Lakhs in the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 55.
Mohit Mehta delivered a dominating performance a few days ago, closing out the Wonderbox 30 with a massive ₹5.29 Lakh payday in one of the day’s highest value MTTs.
Rituisthebest – ₹3,23,349
Tournament: Sunday Showdown 5.50
Highlight: Rituisthebest triumphed in the Sunday Showdown 5.50 tournament, pocketing ₹3.23 Lakhs and marking a memorable victory.
Aniket Waghmare (Taking Souls) – ₹1,57,052
Tournament: Sunday Kick-Off 125
Highlight: Aniket Waghmare, known as Taking Souls, bagged ₹1.57 Lakhs after a thrilling performance in the Sunday Kick-Off 125 tournament.
Mohit Mehta earlier delivered a dominating performance in the Wonderbox 30, securing a massive ₹5.29 Lakh payday. You can read the article here.
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) – ₹1,22,996
Tournament: Sunday Monster Stack 250
Highlight: Anant Purohit, with the username EasyShips, secured ₹1.23 Lakhs with a stunning victory in the Sunday Monster Stack 250 tournament.
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) previously finished 4th in The European Classic 320, securing ₹16.5 Lakhs in a high-roller field.
Read more about Anant Purohit here
PokerBaazi – Featured Winners
#11 The MoneyMaker (₹10,000 Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)
1st: Puneet Dua (Neo1) – ₹1,500,000
2nd: 29dodo – ₹9,78,000
3rd: Pradeep Singh (Learnnwin) – ₹7,00,000
Highlight: Puneet Dua, playing as Neo1, emerged victorious in the prestigious #11 The MoneyMaker tournament, securing a massive ₹15 Lakhs prize. His strategic gameplay and consistent dominance throughout the tournament made him the clear champion.
BSS Superstack (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹50 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) – ₹7,50,000
2nd: Nandan Pugalia (Ragemonster) – ₹5,00,000
3rd: Aniruddha Joshi (PocketacesAJ) – ₹3,69,000
Highlight: Anurag Srivastava, known as Rebuy2Survive, claimed the top prize of ₹7.5 Lakhs in the BSS Superstack tournament. His exceptional skills and ability to stay ahead throughout the event set him apart from the competition.
Anurag Srivastava (NormanBates) claimed yesterday’s victory in The Starlight, securing ₹87,393 with an outstanding performance and strategic play.
BSS Super Value (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
1st: ChecklnTheDark – ₹3,91,000
2nd: Kabir Singh (Ksc7) – ₹2,35,000
3rd: Riderbhai – ₹1,78,000
Highlight: ChecklnTheDark took the first-place spot in the BSS Super Value tournament, bagging ₹3.91 Lakhs with a strategic and consistent approach.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Jigmee522 – ₹1,51,000
2nd: BlueLabel – ₹1,33,000
3rd: Folditnoob – ₹88,060
Highlight: Jigmee522 clinched the top spot in the Daily Last Chance tournament, earning ₹1.51 Lakhs after a remarkable poker performance.
(6-Max) BSS Sprint (₹2,300 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Ambika Chowdhury (IronThrone) – ₹1,51,000
2nd: Azzy0097 – ₹1,05,000
3rd: Gopal Bajaj (AiDarwin) – ₹79,320
Highlight: Ambika Chowdhury, playing as IronThrone, triumphed in the (6-Max) BSS Sprint, securing ₹1.51 Lakhs with a brilliant display of poker mastery.
Adda52 – Big Wins and Champions
50L Big Hole Finale (₹50 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Aayush Arya (Aayusharya) – ₹8,86,363
2nd: Pratik Manjrekar (manjer24) – ₹6,43,646
3rd: Nikita Fernandes (Princesskitana) – ₹4,67,539
Highlight: Aayush Arya, playing as Aayusharya, clinched a massive ₹8.86 Lakhs win in the 50L Big Hole Finale, showing off his skill in a high-pressure tournament.
Aayush Arya (Aayush Arya 101) earlier topped a loaded field in the Forty Stack 44, securing ₹3.07 Lakhs with his consistent aggression and strategic composure.
Further reading: Aayush Arya’s April 16 win in The Mint on Adda52.
Adda52 Millions (₹11,500 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Ankit Bajaj (imluckbox) – ₹4,52,628
2nd: Naresh Veeravalli (emperor457) – ₹4,12,411
3rd: lshank10 – ₹272,633
Highlight: Ankit Bajaj, known as imluckbox, dominated the Adda52 Millions, securing ₹4.53 Lakhs, proving his expertise in high-stakes poker.
Ankit Bajaj (imluckbox) earlier secured ₹3.68 Lakh with a victory in the Mystery Bounty (₹25 Lakh GTD) tournament on Adda52.
Mystery Bounty 25L (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Gaurav Sood (BuildPunt0k) – ₹2,26,579
2nd: Nandan Pugalia (LotJ24) – ₹1,66,099
3rd: Rajat Sharma (Oshoswami) – ₹1,21,750
Highlight: Gaurav Sood, playing as BuildPunt0k, took the top prize of ₹2.27 Lakhs in the Mystery Bounty 25L tournament, showcasing excellent gameplay throughout the event.
Gaurav Sood (BuildPunt0K) earlier claimed ₹5,00,987 with a victory in the Adda52 Millions (₹25L GTD) tournament.
Sunday Big Slick (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) – ₹1,68,976
2nd: Prerit Bais (Prerit13) – ₹1,56,554
3rd: Harsh Bubna (harsh1327) – ₹1,00,924
Highlight: Sanat Mehrotra, under the username mehro2511, triumphed in Sunday Big Slick, taking home ₹1.69 Lakhs with a dominant performance.
Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) earlier secured ₹2,40,875 with a victory in the Head Hunter (₹20 Lakhs GTD) tournament on Adda52.
The Sundowner (₹2,100 Buy-in | ₹5 Lakhs GTD)
1st: JackNotMa – ₹99,392
2nd: Prince7664 – ₹73,617
3rd: dragon55 – ₹54,527
Highlight: JackNotMa claimed victory in The Sundowner tournament, securing ₹99,392 with a brilliant display of skill and strategy.
Conclusion
The poker scene in Asia is undoubtedly entering a golden age, with record-breaking tournaments and a surge in player participation. Indian players continue to make their mark on the international stage, and the upcoming World Festival 2025 by Natural8 India promises to take online poker to new heights. As seen on May 11, 2025, players across major platforms like Natural8, PokerBaazi, and Adda52 are setting the bar higher, consistently claiming impressive victories. With these champions raising the stakes, the future of poker in Asia looks brighter than ever.
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FAQs
- What is the World Festival 2025 by Natural8 India?
The World Festival 2025 is an ambitious online poker series running from May 4 to June 10, 2025, featuring over 1,600 tournaments and the largest prize pool ever offered in Indian poker history. - Which players dominated major poker platforms on May 11, 2025?
On May 11, 2025, players like Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007), Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77), Mohit Mehta (thejokerr), and Rituisthebest dominated Natural8 India, while Puneet Dua (Neo1) and Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) triumphed on PokerBaazi. - How can Indian players participate in the World Festival 2025?
Indian players can participate in the World Festival 2025 by registering on Natural8 India and competing in the various tournaments across four buy-in tiers. - What makes the Asian Poker Tour (APT) 2025 special?
The APT 2025 is set to redefine poker in Asia with record-breaking prize pools and turnouts, and it will showcase top players from across the continent, including those from India. - Who are some of the top winners in the Indian poker scene recently?
Some of the standout winners include Mohit Mehta (thejokerr), Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007), Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77), Puneet Dua (Neo1), and Aayush Arya (Aayusharya), all of whom have claimed substantial wins in recent tournaments.
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