May 2 brought a storm of deep runs and massive scores across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52, setting the tone for the weekend grind. The Star of the Night was undoubtedly Vishal Ojha, who shipped #2 The MoneyMaker on PokerBaazi for a commanding ₹15 Lakhs, one of the month’s biggest paydays so far.
Meanwhile, Radhika Shankar took on a daring new challenge — a 24-hour poker livestream that captured the community’s attention and added more fuel to an already electrifying night.
The grind also continued on Natural8 India, where the Omaholic Series 2025 is racing toward its May 5 finale. With top regs chasing leaderboard glory and a steady stream of six-figure scores, Indian MTT poker is hitting peak velocity.
Let’s break down the biggest winners and standout moments from the day.
Natural8 India Results
chalnighlavdya – ₹1,76,618
Tournament: Midnight Madness II 88
Highlight:
In a deep late-night run, chalnighlavdya secured a runner-up finish in the Midnight Madness II 88, earning ₹1.76 Lakhs. The performance stood out as one of the night’s biggest scores on Natural8 India. With the Omaholic Series winding down, every cash is crucial — and this one adds valuable momentum for the final stretch.
PokerBaazi Results
#2 The MoneyMaker (₹10K Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)
1st: Vishal Ojha (Darky) – ₹15,00,000
2nd: Pokerrani108 – ₹10,00,000
3rd: Aniruddha Joshi (PocketacesAJ) – ₹7,37,000
Highlight:
Vishal Ojha (Darky) had a career-defining night, shipping #2 The MoneyMaker for ₹15 Lakhs. Known for his fearless endgame plays, he clinched the top prize after a high-IQ final table showing. Pokerrani108 and Aniruddha Joshi also locked in massive scores, but it was Ojha’s night from start to finish.
The Quest (₹5.75K Buy-in | ₹30 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Aditya Keharwani (Kesar Da) – ₹5,00,000
2nd: Vishal Ojha (Darky) – ₹3,00,000
3rd: Vishal Maharaj (VishallMaharaj) – ₹2,40,000
Highlight:
Aditya Keharwani (Kesar Da) proved unstoppable in The Quest, pocketing ₹5 Lakhs in a clean, clinical finish. With back-to-back deep runs, Vishal Ojha came second, showing remarkable consistency across two majors in a single night.
WTF (₹2.2K Buy-in | ₹15 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Arjanveer Singh (Holdbaby) – ₹2,28,000
2nd: Ashutoshdas – ₹1,50,000
3rd: Karan Sitlani (Collingwood) – ₹1,11,000
Highlight:
One of India’s most seasoned MTT players, Arjanveer Singh (Holdbaby), bagged ₹2.28 Lakhs by taking down WTF. His composure and edge in ICM spots were on full display. The final table included regulars like Karan Sitlani and Ashutoshdas, making the victory even more impressive.
The Quest Lite (₹2K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) – ₹1,57,000
2nd: Kapil Tyagi (Kapil1912) – ₹1,03,000
3rd: Nipun Kumar (Nipun.3551) – ₹78,000
Highlight:
Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) continues his hot streak, adding another trophy to the shelf in The Quest Lite. He defeated a tough field for ₹1.57 Lakhs, with Kapil Tyagi and Nipun Kumar rounding out the top three.
Daily Last Chance (₹2.5K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Parth Aggarwal (VINAY7690) – ₹1,93,000
2nd: Ashit Sharma (Nexus010) – ₹1,27,000
3rd: Nemesis30 – ₹94,890
Highlight:
Parth Aggarwal (VINAY7690) took the Daily Last Chance title with a strong late-stage run, winning ₹1.93 Lakhs. Ashit Sharma and Nemesis30 added solid scores to their May tallies, keeping the mid-stakes MTT ecosystem as competitive as ever.
Adda52 Results
The Ballers (₹8,050 Buy-in | ₹20 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Aditya Sushant (A_Sushant) – ₹3,91,112
2nd: Gopal Bajaj (TheAceCrown) – ₹2,89,304
3rd: Ryan Cardoso (Plassma) – ₹2,13,997
Highlight:
Former WSOP bracelet winner Aditya Sushant (A_Sushant) returned to the spotlight with a win in The Ballers, banking nearly ₹4 Lakhs. Gopal Bajaj and Ryan Cardoso put up tough resistance but couldn’t halt Sushant’s late-game surge.
MMA Friday Mystery Bounty (₹4.2K Buy-in | ₹10.36 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Shreyansh Sharma (halifax7701) – ₹99,072
2nd: Kashish Singh (Barcelona) – ₹73,079
3rd: Prashanth Sekar (ekthatalli) – ₹53,900
Highlight:
Shreyansh Sharma (halifax7701) emerged from a dense field to win MMA Friday Mystery Bounty, grabbing close to ₹1 Lakh. Kashish Singh and Prashanth Sekar were also among the big bounty collectors on the night.
MMA Friday Bounty (₹2.875K Buy-in | ₹5 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Ram Kakkar (mowgumotu) – ₹52,600
2nd: SSoulShaker – ₹39,791
3rd: Mrblue – ₹30,099
Highlight:
Ram Kakkar (mowgumotu) navigated a high-action FT to ship MMA Friday Bounty. His precision in PKO situations helped secure ₹52.6K in total earnings.
MMA Mystery Bounty (₹420 Buy-in | ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD)
1st: rahnankuraj – ₹13,704
2nd: Sammybulldog – ₹10,044
3rd: alo10 – ₹7,362
Highlight:
Low buy-in bounty chaser rahnankuraj came out on top in MMA Mystery Bounty, collecting ₹13.7K. The final table was tight and aggressive, with three-way swings common in the endgame.
MMA Monster Stack PKO (₹900 Buy-in | ₹1.96 Lakhs GTD)
1st: NoobMonkey – ₹19,232
2nd: Vishwas681 – ₹14,227
3rd: Vaibhav023 – ₹10,524
Highlight:
In the Monster Stack PKO, NoobMonkey landed a first-place finish with well-timed eliminations and steady stack control. The format continues to be one of Adda52’s most unpredictable and fun-to-follow dailies.
Final Thoughts
May 2 gave us one of the sharpest, most consistent top threes of the week: Vishal Ojha, Aditya Keharwani, and Arjanveer Singh all stood tall in flagship fields, while a mix of elite pros and grinders made their presence felt across stakes.
As the Omaholic Series 2025 approaches its May 5 finale, mixed-game players are pushing for leaderboard glory. And with every passing day, the Indian MTT scene is cementing itself as one of the fiercest in the global circuit.
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