Indian Players Shine at WPT Cambodia Main Event
The World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia Main Event is reaching its climax, and Indian poker players are making a serious impact on the leaderboard. With deep stacks, sharp reads, and an unshakable grind mentality, some of India’s biggest poker names are battling it out for a shot at glory.
At the forefront is Aditya Agarwal, one of India’s most decorated poker professionals, commanding a massive 790,000-chip stack. Hot on his heels is Ankit Ahuja with 690,000 chips, followed by Amit Kaushik at 610,000 chips. The ever-consistent Kunal Patni also remains in contention with 515,000 chips, while grinders Apoorva Goel (340,000) and Karan Sitlani (270,000) are well within striking distance.
Further down the chip counts, Deepankur Gupta (258,000), Ankit Wadhawan (103,000), and Abhinav Iyer (93,500) are looking to climb the leaderboard. Meanwhile, experienced players like Sumit Sapra (92,500), RK aka Ritesh Khatwani (73,500), and Arun Sriram (72,500) are still in the mix.
With Indian poker fans glued to the action, the question remains: Will one of these players bring home the WPT title? Stay tuned for the final results!
Indian Grinders Dominate Online MTTs: PokerBaazi, Adda52 & Natural8 India
While some of India’s best were grinding it out at WPT Cambodia, the online poker scene in India was just as intense. The past week saw some of the country’s top poker talents battling in PokerBaazi, Adda52, and Natural8 India’s biggest tournaments, raking in huge prize pools.
Top Indian Performances on Natural8 India
1. Tushar Bhartia – Bounty Hunters HR 525 (11th place, ₹6,18,303)
- Tushar “BitcoinTrader” Bhartia continues to prove why he’s one of India’s most consistent and dangerous online poker players. His deep run in the Bounty Hunters High Roller 525 secured him a hefty ₹6,18,303.
- This is just another addition to his long list of achievements—on February 3rd, Tushar made ₹83,14,642 in a single day, including:
- 5th place in Bounty Hunters Big Game 215 (₹7,10,152)
- 8th place in the APL Green Snake Main Event (₹76,04,490)
- His precision in bounty formats continues to set him apart from the competition.
2. Anant Purohit – Thursday Throwdown 150 (23rd place, ₹1,29,174)
- Anant “EasyShips” Purohit is on a hot streak, finishing 23rd in the Thursday Throwdown 150 for ₹1,29,174.
- On February 19, 2025, he had one of his biggest winning days, amassing ₹13,78,931 across multiple events, including:
- 3rd place in Bounty Hunters Forty Stack 44 (₹4,31,075)
- With his ability to consistently outmaneuver large fields, Purohit remains a force in India’s online poker scene.
3. Wonderwoman6 – Daily Hyper 200 (4th place, ₹1,02,650)
- The turbo format specialist “Wonderwoman6” had an excellent run in the Daily Hyper 200, finishing 4th for ₹1,02,650.
- Turbo events demand fast-paced decision-making, and this grinder proved their ability to adapt and conquer.
4. pokerbuddha57 – Bounty Hunters HR 525 (₹1,10,294)
- “pokerbuddha57” made his mark in the Bounty Hunters HR 525, bagging ₹1,10,294 in total prizes.
- In knockout formats, calculated aggression is key, and “pokerbuddha57” maximized his bounties while outlasting most of the field.
PokerBaazi: Major Winners of the Week
1. WTF (₹3,300 Buy-in, ₹25L GTD)
- 🥇 Champion: Maharaj3 – ₹3,78,000
- 🥈 Runner-up: Vishal Tulsyan (“Dilbaghsingh”) – ₹2,50,000
- 🥉 3rd Place: Headbangger – ₹1,85,000
2. The Summit (₹10,000 Buy-in, ₹50L GTD)
- 🥇 Champion: Kovid Saraswat (“Fzzzyyy”) – ₹6,56,000
- 🥈 Runner-up: Borntrouble – ₹6,11,000
- 🥉 3rd Place: Kritarth Pant (“AgentJack”) – ₹3,85,000
3. Big PLO-5 (₹5,000 Buy-in, ₹10L GTD)
- 🥇 Champion: Ksc7 – ₹2,18,000
- 🥈 Runner-up: Iwilltakeall – ₹1,80,000
- 🥉 3rd Place: Faiyaaz_Takkar – ₹1,36,000
Adda52: ‘Godfather’ Tournament Crowns a New Champion
Final Table Results (₹20L GTD)
- 🥇 Champion: Inzemaam Husain (“shavzz”) – ₹3,32,132
- 🥈 Runner-up: flushnace – ₹3,11,013
- 🥉 3rd Place: Bul0chkan – ₹1,99,396
- 4th Place: Anmol Narang (“ace10”) – ₹1,46,156
- 5th Place: Gaurav Sood (“BuildPuntOK”) – ₹1,07,132
- 6th Place: anand1895 – ₹78,528
Final Thoughts: The Future of Poker in India is Bright
This week has been a testament to India’s growing dominance in poker, both live at WPT Cambodia and online across PokerBaazi, Adda52, and Natural8 India.
Key Takeaways:
- Bounty formats continue to be a strength for Indian grinders, with players like Tushar Bhartia and pokerbuddha57 crushing these events.
- Turbo events and high-stakes tournaments are seeing more Indian winners, proving that the country’s online poker scene is thriving.
- Live poker remains a key part of India’s poker growth, with deep runs at WPT Cambodia highlighting India’s rising talent.
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