The poker in India scene continues to grow, with Natural8 India and the National Poker Series (NPS) featuring some of the biggest tournaments of the week. Players battled across multiple events, with Anshul Rajput, Ashish Munot, and Vishal Bajaj emerging as the top winners. Let’s dive into this week’s top performances and MTT results from major platforms.
Natural8 India: Biggest Winners
Anshul Rajput – ₹4,42,213
- Events Won: Daily Turbo 100, Bounty Hunters Special 88
- Username: ISILDUR999
Shravan Shyam Chhabria – ₹1,41,508
- Event Won: Daily Hyper 50
- Username: 13warrior13
Aayush Arya – ₹1,22,333
- Event: Copacabana Six-Max 200 (13th Place)
- Username: AayushArya101
PokerBaazi NPS Tournament Highlights
NPS #15 SLAMDUNK (₹2,300 Buy-in, ₹29.6L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Arush Pratap (Arush200000) – ₹3,39,000
🥈 2nd Place: Shashank Shekhar (Iverson003) – ₹2,37,000
🥉 3rd Place: Immortails – ₹1,82,000
Arush Pratap showcased an impressive performance in NPS #15 SLAMDUNK, securing ₹3.39L in winnings. His aggressive gameplay and sharp decision-making helped him outlast a strong field of competitors. Shashank Shekhar, playing as Iverson003, also made a deep run, earning ₹2.37L for his second-place finish, while Immortails secured third place and ₹1.82L.
NPS #16 MEGADIVE (₹1,730 Buy-in, ₹21.6L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2survive) – ₹2,27,000
🥈 2nd Place: FelixShukla12 – ₹1,95,000
🥉 3rd Place: Shailendra Pradhan (Classic78) – ₹1,33,000
Anurag Srivastava, known in the poker India scene as Rebuy2survive, continues to cement his legacy as one of the most consistent MTT grinders. With ₹11 Cr+ in online winnings, multiple Adda52 Millions titles, and an IOPC Millionaire Main Event win, Srivastava’s dominance is evident. His first-place finish in NPS #16 MEGADIVE earned him ₹2.27L, adding another major title to his name. FelixShukla12 followed closely behind, claiming ₹1.95L, while Shailendra Pradhan (Classic78) rounded out the podium with a ₹1.33L payday.
NPS #17 DEEPDIVE (₹2,300 Buy-in, ₹30L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Varunn Gaala (Varunn) – ₹3,45,000
🥈 2nd Place: Siddharth Pandey (Siddonuts) – ₹2,41,000
🥉 3rd Place: Faiz Alam (Ailagaya) – ₹1,85,000
Varunn Gaala displayed excellent deep-stack play, securing ₹3.45L in the NPS #17 DEEPDIVE. His patience and strategic execution helped him outlast a competitive field.
NPS #18 MARATHON (₹3,450 Buy-in, ₹50L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Vishal Bajaj (Vishzz) – ₹5,68,000
🥈 2nd Place: Puneet Dua (Neo1) – ₹4,00,000
🥉 3rd Place: Saurav Gupta (Eternalgambler) – ₹3,05,000
Vishal Bajaj dominated the NPS #18 MARATHON, taking home ₹5.68L. Having led the IOPC United Tournament final table in 2021 and securing a ₹9.65L session in 2023, Bajaj remains a consistent force in poker India.
NPS #19 HIGHROLLER (₹6,900 Buy-in, ₹83L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Ashish Munot (OMG_spew) – ₹9,56,000
🥈 2nd Place: Armaan Kochhar (TheHoodedClaw) – ₹6,66,000
🥉 3rd Place: Puneet Sachan (HEROCALLSBRO) – ₹5,13,000
The biggest win of the week belonged to Ashish Munot, who crushed the NPS #19 HIGHROLLER, pocketing ₹9.56L. Munot, a WPT India champion and Natural8 India crusher, continues to dominate both live and online tournaments.
NPS #20 PLO-5 (₹3,450 Buy-in, ₹31.71L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Ayemi1122 – ₹3,78,000
🥈 2nd Place: Zarvan Tumboli (MomSaid5Bet) – ₹2,63,000
🥉 3rd Place: Shubham Tyagi (BamBhole3796) – ₹2,00,000
Zarvan Tumboli, known for his aggressive Pot-Limit Omaha gameplay, added another ₹2.63L to his growing bankroll. A WPT Prime Vietnam champion with $822K+ in live cashes, he remains a dominant force in poker India.
NPS #21 SPRINT (₹2,880 Buy-in, ₹39.73L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Jogesh Chimnani (JC1870) – ₹4,52,000
🥈 2nd Place: Shagun Jain (Sogani22) – ₹3,18,000
🥉 3rd Place: Abhishek Sonu (Chipndchair) – ₹2,42,000
Other Major MTT Results
Spartan Poker – SUPREME (₹2,300 Buy-in, ₹3L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: 9x3x5x5y6y – ₹51,503
🥈 2nd Place: Leomessi19 – ₹51,337
🥉 3rd Place: Abhishek Agarwala (DON00007) – ₹36,600
PokerStars – Tuesday Attack (₹3,450 Buy-in, ₹7.05L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: minisha_lamba – ₹1,21,698
🥈 2nd Place: kartik_k-1 – ₹66,531
🥉 3rd Place: magicodds98 – ₹67,797
Adda52 – The Mint (₹4,200 Buy-in, ₹14L GTD)
🏆 1st Place: Tanay Kauntia (rujula16) – ₹2,62,977
🥈 2nd Place: Sagar Raj (rajsagar32) – ₹1,92,761
🥉 3rd Place: Saransh Garg (don004) – ₹1,41,761
Final Thoughts: A Week of High-Stakes Action!
This week was packed with massive wins, including Anshul Rajput (₹4.42L) on Natural8 India, Ashish Munot (₹9.56L) in NPS Highroller, and Vishal Bajaj (₹5.68L) in NPS Marathon. The level of competition in poker in India continues to rise, proving that the country is a powerhouse in the global poker scene.
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