As the holiday season spread cheer, poker players across platforms brought their A-game, delivering some thrilling action. From career-defining victories to underdog breakthroughs, here’s a recap of the standout Indian poker highlights from the week.
PokerBaazi: Milestones and Underdog Stories
- Ayaz Khan: Ayaz stole the spotlight in The Pride, pocketing ₹5 Lakhs—his highest payday on PokerBaazi and the second-biggest cash win of his career.
- Drwoo (Anonymous): In The Pride Lite, ‘Drwoo’ emerged victorious with ₹1.57 Lakhs, marking their fifth-largest win on the platform.
- Nandan Pugalia: Close on Drwoo’s heels, Nandan bagged ₹1.07 Lakhs for the runner-up spot in The Pride Lite. Across four deep runs, he raked in ₹2.42 Lakhs.
- Atul Khurana: After ten months without a top finish, Atul’s performance in WTF broke his dry spell. His ₹3.06 Lakhs win marked his best score of 2024 and the second-largest of his career.
- Karan Dhir: Runner-up in WTF, Karan pocketed ₹1.62 Lakhs—his second-biggest win this year.
Adda52: Thrills and Close Finishes
- Angad Kaura: Angad ruled the Wipeout, taking home ₹1.71 Lakhs after a heads-up deal. This was his fifth-largest win on Adda52 and his best of 2024 so far.
- Bijay Sarkar: Bijay wasn’t far behind, earning ₹1.61 Lakhs for second place. Adding another cash finish brought his total for the day to ₹1.71 Lakhs.
Natural8 India: Stunning Mid-Week Plays
- Akash Malik: Akash made waves in the High Rollers Daily Wrap-Up 525, topping 53 entries to win ₹7.53 Lakhs—his third-biggest haul to date.
Junglee Poker: Fierce Battles
- ‘sharktv’ (Anonymous): Living up to their moniker, ‘sharktv’ clinched the Wednesday Superstack title, claiming ₹1.49 Lakhs—their personal best.
- Snehil Aggarwal: Hot off his WPT#85 win, Snehil bagged ₹91,026 as the runner-up.
Consistent Performances Across Platforms
- Bhushan Sohani: Bhushan’s resilience paid off in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, where he secured ₹1.49 Lakhs—his largest win of the year. A deep run in Evening SPRINT brought his total winnings to ₹1.53 Lakhs.
- Bibhu Agarwal: Bibhu finished as runner-up in Daily Last Chance with ₹1.24 Lakhs and added another event cash to tally ₹1.29 Lakhs.
The week’s poker action showcased incredible grit and talent. Whether it’s rising stars like Ayaz Khan or seasoned veterans like Akash Malik, the Indian poker scene continues to thrive with stellar performances.
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