The online poker scene has been on fire this week, with players making waves across various platforms. Tushar Bhartia stole the spotlight with two massive wins, catapulting him to the #2 spot on the annual earnings chart. From Natural8 India to PokerBaazi, Pocket52, Adda52, and Junglee Poker, top grinders showcased their skills and racked up impressive earnings. Let’s dive into the standout performances that defined this thrilling week of poker!
Natural8 India:
- Tushar Bhartia truly set Monday ablaze!
- After narrowly missing gold in last month’s Bounty Hunters Special 215 on Natural8 India, Tushar Bhartia came back with a vengeance, showcasing his resilience and skill.
- He racked up a mind-blowing ₹83.15 Lakhs across two deep runs, marking one of the most impressive performances of the year.
- Tushar Bhartia snagged fifth place out of 877 entries in the Bounty Hunters Big Game 215, earning a hefty ₹7.10 Lakhs.
- His crowning achievement was an eighth-place finish in the APL Green Snake Main Event (which saw a colossal 14,705 entries) for an insane ₹76.04 Lakhs – the single biggest score of the year so far!
- This stellar performance catapulted Tushar Bhartia to #2 on the annual earnings chart, now trailing only another Natural8 India crusher, borntrouble.
PokerBaazi:
- Aayush Arya continues his hot streak:
- After recent victories in The Quest Lite and The Big Show Lite, Aayush Arya conquered The Big Show, locking up his third major title of the year and a handsome ₹4.73 Lakhs after a three-way deal.
- This win propelled him to #39 on PokerBaazi’s ₹5 Crores 2025 POY Leaderboard.
- Rajneesh Thakur shines bright:
- The 2024 TLB (points) leaderboard runner-up conquered the (7-Max) Afternoon Boost earlier in the day.
- He finished second behind Aayush Arya in The Big Show, bagging ₹3.16 Lakhs from the deal.
- His stellar performance stacked up over ₹3.89 Lakhs for the session, landing him at #2 on PokerBaazi’s 2025 POY leaderboard!
- nitparjas makes a splash:
- Finished third in The Big Show, snagging a platform-best ₹3.38 Lakhs—a staggering 2.8 times their previous best.
- Their well-negotiated deal wiped out all previous losses in one fell swoop.
- emily8‘s epic comeback:
- Took down PokerBaazi’s The Big Show Lite for a platform-best ₹2.03 Lakhs.
- Claimed their first flagship title after an almost three-year grind!
- Sashank Chakravarthy on fire:
- After a Friday night rampage, he finished runner-up in The Big Show Lite for ₹1.34 Lakhs.
- Final-tabled Natural8 India’s Forty Stack 44, finishing fifth for ₹1.62 Lakhs, bringing his Monday total to ₹2.95 Lakhs!
- Nandan Pugalia unstoppable:
- Crushed PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, locking up ₹1.55 Lakhs after a heads-up deal.
- This marked his third win in the event (his second this year).
- KingKongHamza‘s meteoric rise:
- Pocketed ₹1.49 Lakhs from the deal in the Daily Last Chance—his second-highest score on the platform.
- Turned a ₹500 satellite investment into an almost 300X return!
- Closed out Monday with almost ₹1.55 Lakhs, nearly doubling platform profits.
Pocket52:
- Karan Sitlani rules the roost:
- Delivered a knockout performance in Pocket Jacks, clinching his third title on the platform for ₹1.65 Lakhs—his second-best score on Pocket52.
- With three deep runs in the session, Karan Sitlani stacked up over ₹3.22 Lakhs.
- MAX456 shines bright:
- Collected ₹1.16 Lakhs as the runner-up—their second-best score on the platform.
Adda52:
- Vivek Rosario breaks a 2.5-year title drought:
- Conquered the Iron Man DPT Edition for ₹1.27 Lakhs to recover from past losses.
- Pradip Ghosh narrowly misses:
- Finished second in the Iron Man DPT Edition, bagging ₹94,024.
- With deep runs in two more tournaments, Pradip Ghosh racked up ₹1.07 Lakhs for the day, smashing past the ₹9 Crore mark in tracked online winnings!
This week has been a rollercoaster of intense action and massive wins in the online poker world. Tushar Bhartia led the charge with his record-breaking performances on Natural8 India, but he wasn’t the only star shining bright. From seasoned pros like Aayush Arya and Rajneesh Thakur to emerging talents like ‘KingKongHamza’ and ‘raH,’ the week showcased a diverse mix of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. As the competition heats up, poker enthusiasts can expect even more thrilling moments in the weeks to come!
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