Anant Purohit, Omkar Nath & Rishabh Gupta Rule May 5 Grind | Poker in India Daily Recap

May 5 kicked off the new week with firepower across India’s online poker scene, as grinders returned from the weekend and dove straight into high-value action on Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52. The newly launched World Festival 2025 on Natural8 India has already started drawing elite-level traffic and producing standout performances.

The top highlight of the day came from veteran Anant Purohit, who banked a colossal ₹16.57 Lakhs for a fourth-place finish in The European Classic. On PokerBaazi, Omkar Nath stole the show by conquering The MoneyMaker for ₹15 Lakhs, while Rishabh Gupta continued his hot streak by shipping The Big Show.

Meanwhile, India continues to shine on international stages, with Arun Kishore Godiyal’s third-place finish at APPT Cambodia reinforcing the country’s growing dominance globally.

Natural8 India – May 5 Highlights

Anant Purohit (EasyShips) – ₹16,57,544

Tournament: The European Classic 320
Finish: 4th
One of India’s most consistent online crushers, Anant Purohit kicked off the week with a deep run in a high-roller field, finishing 4th and bagging over ₹16.5 Lakhs. His performance underlines India’s growing presence in major global tournaments.

Read more about Anant Purohit here

Neeraj Sattawat (Furyan) – ₹3,03,709

Tournament: GGMasters Double Stack 25
Finish: 4th
Neeraj Sattawat added another impressive result to his resume, finishing fourth in the Double Stack for over ₹3 Lakhs. His patience and experience showed throughout the late stages of the tournament.

Shaurya Vikram Modi (OMonstro) – ₹1,93,685

Tournament: Daily Hypersonic 20
Finish: Deep Run
A blistering run in the turbo-format Hypersonic helped Shaurya convert a small buy-in into a ₹1.93 Lakhs payday, reflecting his aggressive, high-pressure style. This is his first major win on Natural8 India. We hope to see much more of Shaurya in coming months.

Rajat Sharma – ₹1,34,834

Tournament: Monday Monster Stack 150
Finish: Deep Run
Known for his consistency, Rajat Sharma locked in another solid result on Natural8 India, finishing in the money and earning ₹1.34 Lakhs.

Read more about Rajat Sharma here

PokerBaazi Results

#5 The MoneyMaker (₹10K Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)

1st: Omkar Nath (Omipower) – ₹15,00,000
2nd: Abhinavnegi93 – ₹10,00,000
3rd: Heflyshigh – ₹7,00,000
Omkar Nath stole the spotlight on PokerBaazi by conquering The MoneyMaker. With a deep run through a stacked field, Omipower demonstrated composure and high-pressure execution to walk away with ₹15 Lakhs — one of the biggest prizes of the night.

The Big Show (₹5.75K Buy-in | ₹30 Lakhs GTD)

1st: Rishabh Gupta (Rgeader) – ₹5,00,000
2nd: Ppz02 – ₹3,00,000
3rd: Ayemi1122 – ₹2,40,000
Rgeader once again proved his dominance in flagship events, navigating the Big Show final table with discipline and a well-balanced approach. His ₹5 Lakh win adds to his growing resume this month.

The Big Show Lite (₹2K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)

1st: Devang Yadav (Laila) – ₹1,59,000
2nd: TheWhiteHorsee – ₹1,04,000
3rd: Goodfather10 – ₹78,170
Laila fought through a competitive field in The Big Show Lite, closing strong in the final stages to walk away with ₹1.59 Lakhs. His grind continues to deliver mid-stakes consistency.

Daily Last Chance (₹2.5K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)

1st: Sanjaykotak – ₹1,64,000
2nd: Yashthakur1 – ₹1,36,000
3rd: Azzy0097 – ₹89,870
In the late-night Daily Last Chance, Sanjaykotak emerged victorious with a clinical finish to pocket ₹1.64 Lakhs. His heads-up play sealed the win in one of Monday’s final events.

Adda52 Results

Inception (₹3.5K Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)

1st: Gaurav Sood (BuildPunt0k) – ₹1,66,368
2nd: Arsh Grover (BigggTymeR) – ₹1,65,801
3rd: M L (mewkidpoker) – ₹1,03,994
A razor-thin finish saw Gaurav Sood edge past Arsh Grover in the Inception event. The two seasoned pros played masterfully throughout, with Sood adding yet another title to his stellar record.

Voyager (₹1.4K Buy-in | ₹3 Lakhs GTD)

1st: Manoj Kumar (mchlmanoj2) – ₹59,635
2nd: SB7980 – ₹44,170
3rd: JC1870 – ₹32,716
In the Voyager, Manoj Kumar closed out the event with a composed performance, picking his spots well and closing heads-up to walk away with just under ₹60K.

Final Thoughts

The May 5 action proved that there’s no such thing as a slow Monday in Indian poker.

From Anant Purohit’s massive European Classic final table to Omkar Nath’s MoneyMaker triumph and consistent performances by Rishabh Gupta, Neeraj Sattawat, and Gaurav Sood — it’s clear that India’s elite are in peak form.

With the World Festival 2025 continuing to attract massive fields on Natural8 India and Arun Kishore Godiyal’s APPT Cambodia podium turning heads, poker in India is in full swing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – May 5 Poker Results & Indian Poker Tournaments

1. Who was the biggest winner in India’s online poker tournaments on May 5?

The top performer was Anant Purohit, who finished 4th in The European Classic on Natural8 India, winning a staggering ₹16.57 Lakhs. He was followed closely by Omkar Nath, who shipped The MoneyMaker on PokerBaazi for ₹15 Lakhs.

2. What is the World Festival 2025 on Natural8 India?

The World Festival 2025 is a major online poker series currently running on Natural8 India. It features hundreds of events across various buy-in levels, offering massive guarantees. The series is expected to redefine tournament volume and payouts in the Indian poker ecosystem. Read full details here.

3. Which players stood out on PokerBaazi?

Three names led the charge:

• Omkar Nath won The MoneyMaker for ₹15 Lakhs.
• Rishabh Gupta (Rgeader) shipped The Big Show for ₹5 Lakhs.
• Devang Yadav (Laila) conquered The Big Show Lite for ₹1.59 Lakhs.

Each of these wins came in high-value tournaments with stacked fields, showcasing the depth of talent in India.

4. How did Gaurav Sood perform on May 5?

Gaurav Sood, one of India’s most consistent online poker pros, won Inception on Adda52 for ₹1.66 Lakhs. His form remains top-notch as he continues to rack up wins every week.

5. Did any Indians post international results?

Yes. Arun Kishore Godiyal made India proud by finishing 3rd at APPT Cambodia 2025, one of Asia’s most prestigious live poker events. Read the full story here.

6. Where can I find daily poker tournament results in India?

You can find updated daily poker results covering Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52 on PokerBol.com. We track the biggest scores, emerging talent, and event coverage across the Indian poker scene.