India’s online poker scene delivered another thrilling week of high-stakes action across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52, and PokerStars India. With massive prize pools and intense competition, the country’s top grinders secured standout victories in high-roller tournaments, bounty events, and marquee MTTs.
This Week’s Biggest Poker Winners
- Mohsin Shaikh (Gongo) dominated the NPS#168 Super Highroller on PokerBaazi, taking home a stunning ₹22.87 lakh.
- Premnath Kasinatharao (1uponU) shipped the Zodiac PLO-NL Bounty Main on Natural8 India, bagging ₹1.70 lakh.
- Drish Aggarwal (Dapatron) emerged victorious in NPS#165 MEGADIVE on PokerBaazi, winning ₹2.76 lakh.
- Norman Bates scored big in the Mystery Bounty event on Adda52, securing ₹2.26 lakh.
- Arnis37792677 took down the Mini Highroller Heist 8L GTD on PokerStars India, earning ₹1.94 lakh, including ₹81,702 in bounties.
With record-breaking guarantees and elite-level gameplay, India’s online poker industry continues its rapid ascent. Players are not only crushing domestic tournaments but also eyeing global success, thanks to international opportunities on Natural8 India.
Upcoming Qualifiers
Natural8 India is currently offering Indian players a chance to qualify for:
These platforms serve as stepping stones for Indian grinders aiming for international recognition.
Natural8 India Tournament Highlights
Zodiac PLO-NL Bounty Main – Premnath Kasinatharao Wins ₹1.70 Lakh
Winner: Premnath Kasinatharao (1uponU) – ₹1,70,453
Premnath showcased his PLO expertise in the Zodiac PLO-NL Bounty Main, strategically targeting bounties and dominating the field with aggressive, smart play.
Daily Hyper 50 – Wonderwoman6 Wins ₹1.60 Lakh
Winner: Wonderwoman6 – ₹1,60,495
In the high-speed Daily Hyper 50, Wonderwoman6 capitalized on the fast structure, outperforming opponents to take home ₹1.60 lakh.
Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525 – Mahesh Shyamsundar Wins ₹1.23 Lakh
Winner: Mahesh Shyamsundar (mahikalra) – ₹1,23,018
Mahesh dominated the PKO format in the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525, executing well-timed eliminations and cashing in ₹1.23 lakh.
PokerBaazi NPS Tournament Highlights
NPS#165 MEGADIVE – Drish Aggarwal Wins ₹2.76 Lakh
🥇 Drish Aggarwal (Dapatron) – ₹2,76,067
🥈 Nikhel Anand (Salior24) – ₹1,90,375
🥉 Nitin Rawat (Gambler42) – ₹1,44,982
NPS#166 SLAMDUNK – Sidkid Wins ₹1.07 Lakh
🥇 Sidkid – ₹1,07,000
🥈 Rajneesh Thakur (Msdhoni) – ₹1,17,045
🥉 Satyam Verma (Anakinskywa1ker) – ₹86,558
NPS#167 MARATHON – Pradip Ghosh Ships ₹3.25 Lakh
🥇 Pradip Ghosh (Nit2 Donk) – ₹3,25,909
🥈 Kushagra Mehta (Nkush) – ₹3,25,980
🥉 Nikita F (Highpriestess) – ₹2,06,017
NPS#168 SUPER HIGHROLLER – Mohsin Shaikh Wins ₹22.87 Lakh
🥇 Mohsin Shaikh (Gongo) – ₹22,87,038
🥈 Restin Peace – ₹17,75,480
🥉 Prasit Chowdhury (Stungunner) – ₹13,23,480
Mohsin Shaikh’s victory in the Super Highroller reinforces his reputation as a top-tier high-stakes grinder, netting him an incredible ₹22.87 lakh.
NPS#169 DEEPDIVE – Snehil Aggarwal Wins ₹5.56 Lakh
🥇 Snehil Aggarwal (GTO Ranges) – ₹5,56,369
🥈 FishStars – ₹5,57,000
🥉 Nishant Chowdhury (NC1202) – ₹3,51,690
NPS#170 (7-MAX) – Anish Vijay Wins ₹4.43 Lakh
🥇 Anish Vijay (Fishlover001) – ₹4,43,977
🥈 MR8BEAST – ₹3,09,000
🥉 Sreekanth Narayan (n0thing) – ₹2,38,091
PokerBaazi continues to offer huge guarantees and high-value MTTs, solidifying its place among the top online poker platforms in India.
Adda52 Tournament Highlights
Mystery Bounty – Norman Bates Wins ₹2.26 Lakh
🥇 Norman Bates – ₹2,26,579
🥈 Beware67 – ₹1,66,099
🥉 Fletchor – ₹1,21,750
Norman Bates demonstrated patience and precision in the volatile Mystery Bounty format, emerging with a ₹2.26 lakh payday.
PokerStars India Tournament Highlights
Mini Highroller Heist 8L GTD – Arnis37792677 Wins ₹1.94 Lakh
🥇 Arnis37792677 – ₹1,94,319 (₹81,702 in bounties)
🥈 Raja 31740388 – ₹1,14,770 (₹33,234 in bounties)
🥉 Shinichi – ₹71,911 (₹16,875 in bounties)
In a bounty-heavy format, Arnis37792677 stood out, blending elimination-focused aggression with smart tournament play.
Final Thoughts
This week’s online poker action showcased massive prize pools, intense rivalries, and rising stars across platforms like Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, Adda52, and PokerStars India.
With bigger tournaments and growing player participation, the Indian MTT scene is stronger than ever.
Looking Ahead
Interested in taking your game global?
Players can qualify through Natural8 India for:
- Super Circuit Ring Event 2025
- APT Taipei 2025
These events are helping shape the next generation of Indian poker pros.
Stay tuned for more updates from India’s most exciting online MTTs!
