May 3 was a thrilling day on the virtual felts with Indian MTT stars showing top form across Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52. As the Omaholic Series 2025 enters its final phase (concluding May 5), the grind is at full tilt.
Siddharth Gangwar led the charge on Natural8 India with a commanding victory, while SpinDoctor scooped the ₹1 Crore GTD MoneyMaker on PokerBaazi for a massive ₹15 Lakhs.
Meanwhile, Radhika Shankar brought a new wave of energy with her 24-hour live stream challenge, capturing the community’s imagination.
In international headlines, Indian Poker Stars Rock APT Taipei 2025: Nishant Kumar’s Dream Run and ₹1.15 Crores!!! as Nishant Kumar took down the APT Main Event, becoming a national sensation and further cementing India’s growing dominance in the Asian poker scene.
Natural8 India Results
Siddharth Gangwar (Ethan_Punt) – ₹2,42,080
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Deepstack Turbo 32
Highlight:
Known for his relentless bounty pressure, Ethan_Punt delivered one of his strongest finishes yet, shipping the Deepstack Turbo 32 for ₹2.42 Lakhs.
Anshul Rajput (ISILDUR999) – ₹2,39,931
Tournament: Daily Monster Stack 50
Highlight:
A regular on Natural8 India, Anshul Rajput (ISILDUR999) bagged another deep-stack victory. Having also featured in our April 19 recap, his recent surge proves he’s one of the most consistent performers this season.
Praneeth Mallineni (ShooterOfAngles) – ₹1,84,101
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Hyper Special 54
Highlight:
Praneeth added to his growing bounty résumé with a crisp win in the Hyper Special 54, scoring ₹1.84 Lakhs with quick-fire eliminations.
10BigsAllin – ₹1,85,110
Tournament: Bounty Hunters Fifty Stack 54
Highlight:
Despite a sixth-place finish, 10BigsAllin racked up an impressive ₹1.85 Lakhs — showing the power of pure knockout strategy.
Shreyas Chopra (Sharingan7) – ₹1,45,963
Tournament: Omaholic Big Five Monster Stack 25
Highlight:
Runner-up in the Big Five Monster Stack, Shreyas Chopra continues his scorching PLO form. He had also shipped a key event on April 28, making him one of the Omaholic Series’ most consistent performers.
PokerBaazi Results
#3 The MoneyMaker (₹10K Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)
1st: SpinDoctor – ₹15,00,000
2nd: Gopal Bajaj (AiDarwin) – ₹10,00,000
3rd: kartikahuja14 – ₹7,00,000
Highlight:
SpinDoctor’s deep run earned him a commanding ₹15 Lakhs. Seasoned grinder Gopal Bajaj, with numerous titles under his belt, secured second, reaffirming his status as a consistent threat in big fields.
Blockbuster (₹5.75K Buy-in | ₹30 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Ashwin Vijay (Ashwinvijay99) – ₹5,00,000
2nd: lamam – ₹3,37,000
3rd: Ashutoshdas – ₹2,70,000
Highlight:
Ashwin Vijay made a triumphant return, shipping Blockbuster for ₹5 Lakhs with sharp ICM management and relentless pressure.
Blockbuster Lite (₹2K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Prafss – ₹1,65,000
2nd: Dilpreet Singh Kochhar (Dilpreet333) – ₹1,08,000
3rd: Nandan Pugalia (Ragemonster) – ₹80,090
Highlight:
A familiar name, Nandan Pugalia—a stock market professional from Kolkata—landed another podium finish, proving once again that you don’t have to be a full-time pro to score big.
Daily Last Chance (₹2.5K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Uppala Sai Raghu (Saiupp87) – ₹1,54,000
2nd: Rohit Kumar (Rwryhhuhhh) – ₹1,34,000
3rd: lgottoptop – ₹86,140
Highlight:
Saiupp87 navigated a tricky FT to win Daily Last Chance, besting Rohit Kumar and lgottoptop in a skill-heavy battle.
Adda52 Results
Stack Attack (₹4.6K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Mohsin Shaikh (gongo) – ₹1,84,501
2nd: Siddharth Pandey (Gabandheer) – ₹1,67,475
3rd: Gopal Bajaj (TheAceCrown) – ₹1,14,664
Highlight:
Relentless grinder Mohsin Shaikh added another trophy to his growing list with a brilliant win in Stack Attack. Gopal Bajaj made his second FT appearance of the night, a testament to his volume and skill.
MMA Starlight PKO (₹2.4K Buy-in | ₹4 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Fletcher03 – ₹44,292
2nd: Deepak Singh (Peacelover) – ₹33,500
3rd: cricpoker – ₹25,341
Highlight:
Fletcher03 dominated the PKO format, executing clean finishes in bounty spots and scooping ₹44K in total rewards.
MMA Monster Stack PKO (₹900 Buy-in | ₹1.58 Lakhs GTD)
1st: babu7275 – ₹15,790
2nd: priyakunal – ₹11,690
3rd: musalman – ₹8,658
Highlight:
babu7275 made efficient use of his stack across levels to close out the Monster Stack PKO with clinical KO efficiency.
MMA Mystery Bounty (₹420 Buy-in | ₹1.5 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Nasse – ₹13,704
2nd: chiefisback – ₹10,044
3rd: Vinod3751 – ₹7,362
Highlight:
Low-stakes warrior Nasse conquered the Mystery Bounty format, navigating the volatile field with focus and aggression.
Final Thoughts
May 3 offered a healthy mix of marquee titles, consistent grinders, and breakout performers. As the Omaholic Series 2025 heads toward its finale, players like Shreyas Chopra and Anshul Rajput are making the most of their momentum.
Meanwhile, APT Taipei 2025 continues to rewrite Indian poker history, with Nishant Kumar’s ₹1.15 Crore victory showcasing the country’s expanding global reach. And from the tournament tables to Twitch streams, the game’s evolution is being shaped by dynamic personalities like Radhika Shankar.
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