As global headlines buzz with trade tensions and tariff wars—like India now facing 26% tariffs from the US—most citizens are bracing for economic uncertainty. But while the world watches price tags rise and markets react, India’s online poker community is seeing a very different kind of volatility—one where swings are measured in chips, and rebounds happen with a timely bluff or triple barrel.
In this high-stakes midweek showdown, India’s top grinders found their rhythm on Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52, delivering some of the week’s most dominant performances. While the news channels talk about geopolitics, these players made headlines of their own—with final tables, trophy finishes, and six-figure payouts.
Here’s your full breakdown of Poker India’s top MTT results from Wednesday.
Natural8 India – Speed Racers, Bounty Crushers & Zodiac Winners
Akash Sharma (Ace_blade) – ₹1,95,779
Tournament: Zodiac Ox Bounty Strong Stack
Highlight: Akash Sharma emerged victorious in the Zodiac Ox Bounty Strong Stack, cashing in on well-timed aggression and clean post-flop decisions to lock up ₹1.95 Lakh.
Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77) – ₹1,22,182
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Hyper Special 32
Highlight: Lakshya Dawra navigated the fast-paced bounty action with skill, outlasting the field to take home ₹1.22 Lakh.
Furukawa Shimpei (Furunandesu) – ₹2,15,913
Tournaments:
- Speed Racer POWER HOUR 150 – ₹1,15,843
- Speed Racer Bounty Europe 108 – ₹1,00,070
Highlight: Furukawa Shimpei swept two back-to-back Speed Racer events on Natural8 India, showcasing top-tier turbo game play. With a combined total of over ₹2.15 Lakh, he dominated the leaderboard.
Sam Kamaljit Singh Anand (Lokimon) – ₹97,466
Tournament: Mini Wednesday Wonderbox 15
Highlight: Lokimon continued his solid run with a deep finish worth ₹97K. His adaptability in mid-stakes structures keeps him consistently in contention.
PokerBaazi – Pride, PLO Power, and Strong Final Tables
The Pride (₹30 Lakh GTD)
Buy-in: ₹5.75K
Winner: Ankit Agarwal (Gabru1410) – ₹5,21,000
Runner-up: Sd444 – ₹3,21,000
3rd Place: Kamehamehaa – ₹2,39,000
Highlight: Ankit Agarwal shipped Baazi’s premier Wednesday MTT, beating a stacked final table to take home over ₹5.2 Lakh. The Pride continues to be a proving ground for India’s elite MTT players.
WTF (₹20 Lakh GTD)
Buy-in: ₹2.75K
Winner: Omkar Nath (Omipower) – ₹3,04,000
Runner-up: Ravenclaws – ₹2,00,000
3rd Place: Mayhem97 – ₹1,48,000
Highlight: Omkar Nath delivered a dominant performance in WTF, navigating the field with a blend of patience and sharp late-stage aggression to walk away with the ₹3 Lakh top prize.
The Pride Lite (₹10 Lakh GTD)
Buy-in: ₹2K
Winner: Rajat Sharma (LungFakker) – ₹1,55,000
Runner-up: Archit Agrawal (Storm_77) – ₹1,01,000
3rd Place: Shekhar Singh (Shakyshark) – ₹76,080
Highlight: A value-packed field and fast structure made this edition of The Pride Lite extra competitive. Rajat Sharma emerged on top, turning his small buy-in into a big score.
Big PLO-5 (₹10 Lakh GTD)
Buy-in: ₹5K
Winner: Abilash Bala (Steelbala) – ₹2,19,000
Runner-up: Karan Paul (Paul7788) – ₹1,81,000
3rd Place: Shravan Manth (Shravsmanth) – ₹1,37,000
Highlight: Abilash Bala continues to flex his multi-format muscle, dominating the 5-card PLO variant to claim another top finish and ₹2.19 Lakh.
Daily Last Chance (₹10 Lakh GTD)
Buy-in: ₹2.5K
Winner: Aditya Sushant (Gangajal) – ₹1,86,000
Runner-up: Rahul Kumar (Rahulskul) – ₹1,21,000
3rd Place: Bonomo – ₹90,940
Highlight: WSOP bracelet winner Aditya Sushant showed his class yet again, closing out the day with a strong finish and a ₹1.86 Lakh payday.
Adda52 – Maverick Delivers Again
Maverick (₹12.5 Lakh GTD)
Buy-in: ₹3.35K
Winner: funky_srs – ₹2,23,162
Runner-up: breakneck – ₹1,92,053
3rd Place: RedMad – ₹1,29,992
Highlight: Funky_srs led the way in Adda52’s midweek staple, taking down the Maverick for a hefty ₹2.23 Lakhs. With consistent fields and sharp competition, the event once again proved why it’s a fan favorite.
Final Thoughts – While the World Watches Politics, India’s Poker Pros Keep Playing Their Game
Even as global trade headlines cast economic shadows, Poker in India continues to shine brightly. Platforms like Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52 are producing champions daily—each one carving their name into the country’s growing poker history.
As always, stay locked in with PokerBol for the latest poker news, results, and stories that matter to the Indian poker community.
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