The final Sunday of 2024 saw poker stars like Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram, Nishant Kumar, and Hardik Nair dominate the tables, securing massive wins and adding significant boosts to their bankrolls across top platforms. PokerBaazi set the stage with a packed schedule of MTTs, but Natural8 India stole the spotlight with two of the highest earners of the day. Adda52’s ₹2.50 Crores GTD Christmas & New Year Carnival also drew a massive crowd. With exciting tournament lineups from Junglee Poker and Pocket52, there was no shortage of poker action to close out 2024. Here are the poker highlights of the last sunday of 2024:
Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram: The Star of the Day
Nishaanth Shanmughasundaram was the talk of the town this Sunday. He had already enjoyed a phenomenal year, winning the APT Online Korea National Cup and finishing third in the Bounty Hunters HR Mystery Paradise 525. Despite planning to take a break from poker for the rest of the year, he couldn’t resist the competition and returned to the tables.
Nishaanth played in the Saturday Santa’s Secret KO 150 on Natural8 India, where he faced a tough field of 3,626 players. His persistence paid off as he secured fourth place, adding ₹15.71 Lakhs to his already impressive bankroll. In 2024 alone, he accumulated ₹5.67 Crores, with ₹4.59 Crores of that total coming from Natural8 India. Some of his most remarkable achievements this year include a ₹1.97 Crore win in the Beijing Mystery Bounty Millions and ₹66.66 Lakhs from the Bounty Hunters Main Event 54. With more wins on the horizon, Nishaanth is poised to finish 2024 strong.
Nishant Kumar’s Big Sunday
Another player who made a strong statement on Sunday was Nishant Kumar, the WTF champion from last Thursday. He had an outstanding performance on Natural8 India, battling through 1,022 players in the Winter KICK-OFF 125. Nishant ended up winning ₹15.53 Lakhs, and shortly after, he added another victory in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack. His total Sunday earnings reached ₹15.63 Lakhs, placing him among the top winners of the day.
Amit Kaushik’s Consistent Success
Amit Kaushik, hailing from Kurukshetra, also had an impressive run on Sunday. He finished third in total winnings with ₹10.97 Lakhs from multiple tournaments. Highlights of his day included a runner-up finish in Adda52’s Roller Coaster for ₹3.34 Lakhs and a fourth-place finish in PokerBaazi’s BSS SuperStack for ₹3.08 Lakhs. Amit continues to show why he’s a regular contender in high-stakes tournaments.
Hardik Nair: A Big Win to Close Out 2024
Hardik “HARDIKHARDIK” Nair capped off his year in style with an impressive win in PokerBaazi’s BSS Superstack. He took home ₹8.83 Lakhs for finishing first in the event, his biggest win of 2024. This victory pushed his total earnings for the year past ₹4 Crores, solidifying his place among the top poker players of the year.
Other Notable Wins and Performances
Sunday also saw impressive performances from many other poker stars:
- Anant Purohit: He claimed second place in the BSS Superstack for ₹5.41 Lakhs, adding to his already impressive ₹5.95 Crores in overall winnings for the year.
- Satyam Verma: He finished 9th in the Bounty Hunters Sunday MAIN EVENT 54, earning ₹8.17 Lakhs.
- Suraj Bhan: He captured two titles on Adda52, including the Sunday Bounty for ₹23,050 and the Topple Tower for ₹3.43 Lakhs, earning a total of ₹6.13 Lakhs for the day.
- Ram Kakkar: Ram continued his dominant run, winning ₹4.52 Lakhs in Adda52’s Roller Coaster.
The Big Names in Other Platforms
Junglee Poker and Pocket52 also had their share of notable poker highlights:
- fisherman199: Dominated Junglee Poker’s Countdown Highroller, winning ₹5.16 Lakhs.
- Myron Pereira: Came in second place for ₹2.50 Lakhs, continuing his excellent form.
- Sahil Mahboobani: Took down Pocket52’s Pocket Kings for ₹3.40 Lakhs, marking his first win on the platform.
PokerBaazi saw a great performance from Mukesh Surana, who won ₹3.84 Lakhs in the BSS Super Value, and Surbhit Grover, who finished second with ₹2.50 Lakhs.
A Final Look at 2024
The final Sunday of 2024 was filled with thrilling moments and massive wins across multiple platforms. It was a day to remember, with seasoned pros and rising stars battling for top honors. As the year ends, these players have set the stage for an even more exciting 2025.
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