Shouryaanga, Tarush Gupta Stunning Wins

India’s online poker scene lit up with intense action as top grinders clashed across major platforms, securing massive paydays. From Natural8 India to PokerBaazi and Adda52, the night was packed with huge winnings. Shouryaanga, Tarush Gupta, and Vinay B showcased phenomenal poker dominance with thrilling victories and record-breaking performances! Here’s a breakdown of the biggest winners and their standout moments!

PokerBaazi:

• Tarush Gupta made a stellar return, winning The Quest for ₹5.18 Lakhs, marking:
  • His second title in this marquee event.
  • His first major win of 2025.
  • His sixth-biggest payday on PokerBaazi.
• ‘Husky’, a six-year PokerBaazi veteran, finished runner-up in The Quest, securing a career-best ₹3.10 Lakhs.
• Mayank Taluja, after a seven-week break, secured his first-ever WTF title, earning ₹1.68 Lakhs.
  • Parth Shah finished second, earning a career-best ₹1.85 Lakhs.
  • Piyush Lalchandani placed third with ₹1.58 Lakhs, bringing his Friday total to ₹1.82 Lakhs.
• Arnav Kamboj clinched The Quest Lite, taking home ₹1.68 Lakhs, his biggest win this year.
  • Aritra Hazra, the runner-up, earned ₹1.63 Lakhs, crossing the ₹2 Crore milestone in total online winnings.
• ‘SinWithAGrin’ won Daily Last Chance, earning ₹1.73 Lakhs.
  • Siddharth Kadel secured second place with ₹1.14 Lakhs.

Pocket52:

• Vinay B, ranked #20 POY 2024, dominated the Pocket Highroller, winning ₹3.86 Lakhs, his best score on the platform.
  • He also finished third in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, adding ₹85,973, for a total haul of ₹4.72 Lakhs.
• ‘dardedisco’ finished runner-up in Pocket Highroller, earning ₹2.70 Lakhs, their second-best score on Pocket52.

Adda52:

• Mohit Bohra broke a 13-month dry spell, winning The Ballers for ₹3.48 Lakhs.
• Divyansh Chandra, after a podium finish in Daily Deep Dive, secured second place in The Ballers, winning ₹2.58 Lakhs.

Natural8 India:

• Akash Malik, fresh off his Midnight Madness III 88 win, secured runner-up in Bounty Hunters 20 Grand 108, taking home ₹2.61 Lakhs.
• Shouryaanga continued his hot streak, winning ₹8.28 Lakhs across multiple events:
  • Zodiac Dragon High Roller – ₹6.70 Lakhs (1st place).
  • Daily Hyper 50 – ₹1.58 Lakhs (1st place).
  • APL Series: Hold’em Marathon – ₹3.72 Lakhs (1st place, previous day’s win).

Junglee Poker Highlights

• ‘kabir2298’ conquered the Friday Supernova, walking away with ₹1.56 Lakhs.

Other Standout Performers

• Ganpat Darade, Narender Ahlawat, Anurag Kureel, Anjali Kochhar, Myron Pereira, Unmesh Nair, Sandeep Chhabra, Arjun Raghani, and Jay Gautam clinched victories in their respective marquee events across platforms.

India’s online poker scene is reaching new heights, with platforms like Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Pocket52 witnessing intense competition. The latest tournament results highlight the dominance of top grinders who consistently showcase skill, strategy, and resilience. As prize pools grow and fields become tougher, these players continue to raise the bar, cementing their legacy in the country’s thriving poker ecosystem.

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