With a complete schedule of premier tournaments across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52, India’s online poker landscape came alive on Friday, April 19. Massive prize pools and exciting endings marked high-value events like The Ballers, The Quest, and Friday Saver 50.
Natural8 India’s Pranay Chawla sent the Friday Saver 50 for more than ₹3.27 Lakhs, which was the largest score. Zarvan Tumboli caused a stir on PokerBaazi by winning The Quest; Vinay Rajpal, the runner-up, fared even better. Sanat Mehrotra, who won The Ballers for 4 Lakhs, stole Adda52’s spotlight.
The complete breakdown of the top Friday wins across platforms is as follows:
Natural8 India – Friday MTT Highlights
Pranay Chawla (Mai Khelega!) – ₹3,27,243
Tournament: Friday Saver 50
Highlight: Pranay Chawla continued his strong form by shipping the Friday Saver 50, pocketing ₹3.27 Lakhs in a dominating performance.
Anshul Rajput (ISILDUR999) – ₹1,58,823
Tournament: Daily Special 125
Highlight: One of India’s most consistent online grinders, Anshul Rajput clinched another title in the Daily Special 125, adding ₹1.58 Lakhs to his April tally.
Sanchu5527 – ₹1,51,468
Tournament: Zodiac Dragon High Roller
Highlight: Sanchu5527 impressed with a stellar finish in the high-roller segment, winning the Zodiac Dragon High Roller for over ₹1.5 Lakhs.
PokerBaazi – Friday Flagship MTT Results
The Quest (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹30 Lakhs GTD)
1st: MomSaid5Bet (Zarvan Tumboli) – ₹3,83,000
2nd: Vinay Rajpal (Vinay09) – ₹4,32,000
3rd: Duksh – ₹2,48,000
Highlight: Vinay Rajpal secured the top payout despite a runner-up finish, showcasing his edge in large field tournaments.
Zarvan Tumboli’s Rise to Poker Stardom
Renowned for his outstanding results in both live and online events, Zarvan Tumboli, popularly known by his online moniker MomSaid5Bet, is a major player in the Indian poker scene. Tumboli, a PokerBaazi Team Pro, has earned more than $820,000 in live tournaments, putting him 13th on India’s all-time money list.
Among his remarkable accomplishments is winning the WPT Prime Vietnam Main Event in 2022, becoming the first WPT Prime Main Event Champion. Tumboli demonstrated his skill in the National Poker Series India 2025 by winning his sixth medal with a third-place finish in the Golden Rush 1CR GTD event, collecting almost ₹5.29 Lakh. This achievement not only confirmed his ranking among the top competitors but also underlined his continual brilliance in the series.
Acknowledging his abilities and achievements, PokerBaazi invited him as a Team Pro in early 2025, confirming his position as a major representative for Indian poker worldwide.
Vinay Rajpal (vinay09): A Prolific Journey in Indian Poker
Known online as vinay09, Vinay Rajpal has built a remarkable niche in the Indian poker scene by means of regular play and tactical skill. His path is punctuated by notable turning points, like winning the APT Player of the Series title during the APT Online Series India 2021, when he recorded three event wins and 27 cashes out of 40 events run.
Rajpal showed his competitive edge in the National Poker Series India by finishing 9th in the NPS#154 BIG KNOCKOUT 1CR GTD (PKO) tournament on PokerBaazi, winning ₹1.32 lakh. With total live profits of $15,920 and a best live cash of $10,131, his live tournament activities have also been successful. Rajpal’s commitment to the game and his methodical approach have confirmed his standing as a strong player in both online and live poker circuits.
WTF (₹2,200 Buy-in | ₹15 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Dhinesh Kumar (Dhineshrocky007) – ₹2,01,000
2nd: Rishabh Gupta (Rgeader) – ₹1,79,000
3rd: Rajneesh Thakur (Msdhoni) – ₹1,11,000
Highlight: Dhinesh Kumar held his ground in the mid-stakes WTF to lock up a clean ₹2 Lakhs score.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Vaibhi18 – ₹1,76,000
2nd: Jyotindra Dubey (JacksPaaro) – ₹1,16,000
3rd: Sukira – ₹87,670
Highlight: Vaibhi18 conquered the late-night grind to top the field and close the day with a victory.
The Quest Lite (₹2,000 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Pratspratik – ₹1,30,000
2nd: Ninjakar – ₹1,35,000
3rd: Thiyam – ₹82,000
Highlight: Ninjakar scored the biggest payout, but it was Pratspratik who took down the event for a Friday bragging right.
Adda52 – Friday Major Tournaments
The Ballers (₹8,050 Buy-in | ₹20 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) – ₹4,00,797
2nd: dinzy009 – ₹3,03,171
3rd: Sahir Mahboobani (ImHighlshove) – ₹2,29,327
Highlight: Sanat Mehrotra continues to dominate Friday flagships, locking in another major win with a ₹4 Lakh score.
Friday Mystery Bounty (₹4,200 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Iakshayadhikari – ₹99,392
2nd: adritsingh01 – ₹73,617
3rd: karu2351 – ₹54,527
Highlight: Iakshayadhikari battled through the bounty chaos to claim top honors and nearly ₹1 Lakh in winnings.
Friday Bounty (₹2,875 Buy-in | ₹5 Lakhs GTD)
1st: DonkeyCommitted (zzzzz369) – ₹50,856
2nd: cricpoker – ₹38,465
3rd: Inzemaam Husain (shavzz) – ₹29,096
Highlight: DonkeyCommitted made key eliminations to scoop the top prize in the value-packed Friday Bounty.
Final Thoughts
Friday’s online poker play in India once again demonstrated why the home circuit is expanding at an astonishing rate. The day was packed with competitive activity across all buy-in levels with exceptional performances from Pranay Chawla, Anshul Rajput, Vinay Rajpal, and Sanat Mehrotra. Fans can anticipate even larger competitions and exciting poker battles as the weekend starts. Keep tuned to PokerBol for daily news from the Indian poker scene!
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