Winners of July 19: Simar_78, Hopejay, AlwaysSuited, and More Shine in Big Poker Tournaments

Yesterday’s poker tournaments saw some fantastic wins across popular platforms, with players showcasing their poker skills and walking away with impressive earnings. On Natural8 India, the action was intense, with players competing fiercely in various events, and the victories were significant. On PokerBaazi, a series of high-stakes tournaments featured big wins, solidifying the competitive edge of the Indian poker scene. 

ADDA52 also hosted some exciting games, where the winners displayed exceptional gameplay to take home substantial rewards. Lastly, PokerStars continued to offer incredible opportunities for players to prove their mettle, and the featured winners added to the ongoing excitement in the poker community. 

Let’s take a closer look at yesterday’s winners and the tournaments that made their success possible.

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Natural8 India – Featured Winners

Simar_78 (Amount Won: INR 2,77,074)

• Bounty Hunters Mini Main 5.40

Simar_78 took first place out of a massive 7329 participants in the Bounty Hunters Mini Main. The victory brought in a fantastic payout and showcased their excellent poker strategy.

Nivkumar2902 (Amount Won: INR 1,08,440)

• Zodiac Main Event

In the Zodiac Main Event, nivkumar2902 finished in 9th place from a total of 1328 players, securing a notable prize for their poker skills.

Siddhanth Kapoor (Amount Won: INR 1,41,071)

• Daily Hyper 20

Siddhanth Kapoor dominated the Daily Hyper 20 event, finishing first out of 451 players and earning a significant cash prize.

PokerBaazi – Featured Winners

Daily Last Chance (Buy-in: ₹2500 | GTD ₹15L)

• Hopejay– Amount Won: ₹210,000
• vaibhav Arora (ID: vaibhi18) – Amount Won: ₹227,000
• Mayank Maruka (ID: Newsolidcash) – Amount Won: ₹129,000

Description: Hopejay triumphed in the Daily Last Chance event, earning the top prize while Vaibhav Arora and Mayank Maruka followed closely with impressive cash prizes.

Blockbuster Lite (Buy-in: ₹2000 | GTD ₹10L)

• RajaRani29– Amount Won: ₹226,000
• atulkhurana– Amount Won: ₹150,000
• Aniket Waghmare (ID: Anteman) – Amount Won: ₹111,000

The Blockbuster Lite saw fierce competition, but RajaRani29 emerged victorious, with atulkhurana and Aniket Waghmare securing solid wins.

Blockbuster (Buy-in: ₹5750 | GTD ₹35L)

• AlwaysSuited – Amount Won: ₹543,000
• Drish Aggarwal (ID: dpatron) – Amount Won: ₹326,000
• Rajneesh Thakur (ID: msdhoni) – Amount Won: ₹250,000

Description: AlwaysSuited claimed victory in the prestigious Blockbuster event, securing the top prize of ₹543,000. Drish Aggarwal and Rajneesh Thakur finished strong in second and third, both earning substantial amounts for their solid performances.

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ADDA52 – Featured Winners

EPIC# 115 Daily Big Shot (Buy-in: ₹1750 | GTD ₹7.50L)

• Sudhira52 – Amount Won: ₹126,140
• Futolao – Amount Won: ₹107,847
• Brijeshx – Amount Won: ₹72,545

Sudhira52 claimed the top prize in the EPIC# 115 Daily Big Shot, followed by strong performances from Futolao and Brijeshx.

EPIC# 176 5L Monster Turbo (Buy-in: ₹1250 | GTD ₹5L)

• InchWorm – Amount Won: ₹90,637
• Vikram Mishra (ID: vikram2323) – Amount Won: ₹66,439
• Shivam Kumar Dubey (ID: SSoulShaker) – Amount Won: ₹48,700

The EPIC# 176 featured fast-paced action, and InchWorm emerged victorious with a solid cash win.

Blockbuster (Buy-in: ₹5750 | GTD ₹35L)

• AlwaysSuited – Amount Won: ₹543,000
• Drish Aggarwal (ID: dpatron) – Amount Won: ₹326,000
• Rajneesh Thakur (ID: msdhoni) – Amount Won: ₹250,000

AlwaysSuited triumphed in the highly competitive Blockbuster tournament, taking home ₹543,000. Drish Aggarwal and Rajneesh Thakur secured second and third positions.

Daily Last Chance (Buy-in: ₹2500 | GTD ₹15L)

• Hopejay – Amount Won: ₹210,000
• vaibhav Arora (ID: vaibhi18) – Amount Won: ₹227,000
• Mayank Maruka (ID: Newsolidcash) – Amount Won: ₹129,000

Hopejay triumphed in the Daily Last Chance event, securing ₹210,000. vaibhav Arora and Mayank Maruka finished second and third with ₹227,000 and ₹129,000 respectively, making it a highly competitive field.

Blockbuster Lite (Buy-in: ₹2000 | GTD ₹10L)

• RajaRani29 – Amount Won: ₹226,000
• atulkhurana – Amount Won: ₹150,000
• Aniket Waghmare (ID: Anteman) – Amount Won: ₹111,000

The Blockbuster Lite tournament witnessed a remarkable performance by RajaRani29, who won ₹226,000, followed by atulkhurana and Aniket Waghmare.

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PokerStars – Featured Winners

MM Daily Marquee 5L GTD (Buy-in: ₹3450 | GTD ₹5L)

• ZEEKE77 – Amount Won: ₹108,888
• gutshot– Amount Won: ₹57,321
• viratnadlavirat – Amount Won: ₹35,939

ZEEKE77 triumphed in the MM Daily Marquee, followed by strong finishes from gutshot and viratnadlavirat, each earning impressive payouts.

Conclusion

Yesterday’s poker tournaments saw incredible performances from top players across several major platforms. From Natural8 India to PokerStars, these players exemplified the skill, strategy, and resilience required to succeed at the highest levels of poker. The tournaments offered a variety of formats, attracting skilled players from all over, and the featured winners truly earned their place in the spotlight. These wins not only highlight individual brilliance but also showcase the thriving poker community in India and beyond.