Natural8 India:
The spotlight of the night was undeniably on Naveen Kumar S, who made a thunderous return to Natural8 India after a two-and-a-half-month hiatus. The APL Series: Zodiac Main Event welcomed him back with 2,127 entries, turning the event into a battleground of resilience and strategy. Naveen, undeterred by his break, showcased razor-sharp instincts and unwavering focus, slicing through the massive field to secure a career-best payday of ₹7.41 Lakhs with an unforgettable podium finish. His comeback story isn’t just about the prize money; it’s a testament to grit and passion that defines poker champions.
Pocket52:
Sashank Chakravarthy, 2024’s Player of the Year #9, burst into 2025 with unmatched fervor. His performance was nothing short of legendary, clinching two major titles and narrowly missing out on a third.
- Pocket Highroller Champion: Bagged ₹4.02 Lakhs after decimating the competition with strategic brilliance.
- Friday Supernova Winner on Junglee Poker: Dominated yet another field, adding ₹1.40 Lakhs to his kitty.
- Runner-up in PokerBaazi’s The Quest Lite: Came heartbreakingly close to a hat-trick, pocketing ₹1.34 Lakhs.
His cumulative winnings soared to a staggering ₹6.75 Lakhs, securing the second-biggest haul of the night. Chakravarthy’s back-to-back wins solidify his status as a force to reckon with in the poker universe.
PokerBaazi:
The real fairytale unfolded on PokerBaazi, where the enigmatic ‘l0ll0l0lajaf’ finally had their long-awaited breakthrough. After years of near-misses, the grinder clinched The Quest title, securing a career-best payday of ₹5.18 Lakhs. Their story is an inspiration for every player hustling for their moment under the spotlight.
Hot on their heels was JaiKiran Kumar, who nearly claimed The Quest Lite trophy but settled for an impressive ₹3.09 Lakhs as the runner-up. JaiKiran’s consistency shone through with six deep runs, pushing his total Friday winnings to ₹4.37 Lakhs.
- Kashish Gupta triumphed in The Quest Lite, locking in ₹1.98 Lakhs and wrapping up Friday with total earnings of ₹3.32 Lakhs.
- Abir Sinha ended a seven-week dry spell with a victory in WTF, bagging ₹2.24 Lakhs after a heads-up deal, marking his fourth-largest online score.
- ‘Heflyshigh’ narrowly missed their second title of 2025, finishing runner-up and pocketing ₹1.90 Lakhs.
Adda52:
Ashwin Vijayvergiya broke his ten-week dry streak in spectacular fashion, claiming Adda52’s The Ballers for ₹3.51 Lakhs, marking his third-largest score on the platform. Adding a runner-up finish in Pocket52’s (7-Max) Deepstack Turbo, Vijayvergiya’s Friday haul soared to ₹4.33 Lakhs, securing him the fourth spot on the Friday leaderboard.
Meanwhile, Mohsin Shaikh, still riding high from a runner-up finish in Tuesday’s The Mint, secured ₹2.65 Lakhs in The Ballers. With another deep run, Shaikh’s total winnings for the night climbed to ₹2.93 Lakhs.
GGPoker: Comeback King ‘Keechad’
After a three-month break, ‘Keechad’ stormed back into the spotlight on GGPoker, navigating a mammoth field of 5,089 entries in the GGMasters Bounty Warm-Up 25. Displaying impeccable skills, ‘Keechad’ secured a stellar fourth-place finish, bagging a site-best of ₹3.32 Lakhs.
Key Takeaways from Friday’s Poker Frenzy:
- Biggest Winner: Naveen Kumar S with ₹7.41 Lakhs.
- Star Performer: Sashank Chakravarthy with dual titles and ₹6.75 Lakhs in total winnings.
- Breakout Moment: ‘l0ll0l0lajaf’ clinching their career-best win.
- Consistent Grinders: JaiKiran Kumar, Ashwin Vijayvergiya, and Mohsin Shaikh with multiple deep runs.
Friday nights in the poker world are nothing short of electric, and this one was no exception. From thrilling comebacks to breakout victories, the tables were ablaze with action, strategies, and life-changing wins. Stay tuned for more poker updates, and let the cards fall in your favor!
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