Tuesday night was ablaze with poker action across major platforms, but the spotlight shone brightest on FantasticMrFish. A relative newcomer to PokerBaazi with just 4.5 months of play, they captured their first-ever flagship title, winning The Endeavour for a personal-best ₹6.90 Lakhs—more than doubling their previous top score. Adding a fifth-place finish in the Big PLO-5, their total haul skyrocketed to ₹7.44 Lakhs, making them the undisputed MVP of the night. With big wins and thrilling comebacks across PokerBaazi, Natural8 India, Pocket52, Adda52, and Junglee Poker, Tuesday was packed with action, surprises, and unforgettable moments.
PokerBaazi Highlights:
- FantasticMrFish captured The Endeavour title, winning ₹6.90 Lakhs and securing their second overall win on the platform. They also finished fifth in the Big PLO-5, adding ₹53K to their winnings, bringing their total to ₹7.44 Lakhs.
- Shravsmanth, a former The MoneyMaker runner-up, secured second place in The Endeavour, pocketing ₹5.60 Lakhs—their second-biggest score on PokerBaazi.
- Shreyansh Sharma, 2024 POY #6, won The Endeavour Lite for ₹2.54 Lakhs, adding another cash for a total of ₹2.97 Lakhs.
- Aishwary Sharma finished runner-up in The Endeavour Lite, earning ₹1.67 Lakhs.
- Gaurav Mittal ended a 14-month title drought, winning Big PLO-5 for ₹1.99 Lakhs after a heads-up deal.
- Shrey Baj snapped a 10-month title drought, winning the Daily Last Chance for ₹1.61 Lakhs.
Natural8 India Highlights:
- Mohit Bothra continued his comeback with a fifth-place finish in the Tuesday Saver HR 1500, earning a site-best ₹3.05 Lakhs.
Pocket52 Highlights:
- Arsh Grover dominated Pocket Bullets for his second title on Pocket52 this year, winning ₹1.88 Lakhs. Grover’s four deep runs brought his Tuesday earnings to over ₹2.65 Lakhs.
- Sahil Babbar finished second in Pocket Bullets, earning ₹1.32 Lakhs, with his total Tuesday earnings nearly ₹1.35 Lakhs.
Adda52 Highlights:
- Arjanveer Singh Chadha made a spectacular return, winning The Mint DPT Edition with a heads-up chop for ₹2.01 Lakhs. Deep runs on PokerBaazi pushed his total Tuesday earnings past ₹2.21 Lakhs.
- Sreekanth Narayan, 2023 POY runner-up, finished second in The Mint, taking home ₹1.98 Lakhs.
Junglee Poker Highlights:
- Yash Chitre continued his hot streak with a victory in the Tuesday Phoenix, banking ₹1.59 Lakhs. An additional cash brought Chitre’s total Tuesday winnings to ₹1.67 Lakhs.
Tuesday’s poker action showcased rising stars and seasoned pros battling for top honors, but it was FantasticMrFish who stole the show with a stellar performance on PokerBaazi. Their first flagship title and impressive total of ₹7.44 Lakhs marked them as a force to watch. From comebacks on Adda52 and Junglee Poker to dominating performances on Pocket52 and Natural8 India, the night was a testament to the ever-evolving excitement of online poker. With players like FantasticMrFish making waves, the future of the poker scene looks brighter than ever.
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