The poker scene lit up this Friday with thrilling action across major platforms, showcasing the resilience and skill of India’s top players. From stunning comebacks to career-best paydays, here’s a recap of the night’s biggest moments.
Premnath Kasinatharao’s Masterclass
Just two days after his impressive finish in the GG Masters Classic 25, Premnath Kasinatharao made headlines again by topping the LUCKY SEVENS Superstack Turbo 77 on Natural8 India. Outmaneuvering 467 competitors, he claimed ₹6.37 Lakhs, marking his second-largest win on the platform and emerging as Friday’s top earner.
Venkatesh Mukundan Breaks the Drought
Venkatesh Mukundan ended a five-month dry spell by winning PokerBaazi’s The Quest, earning ₹5.09 Lakhs—his fourth-biggest payday. Neeraj Sattawat followed as the runner-up, amassing ₹3.90 Lakhs across multiple events, including The Quest and The Ballers.
Kritarth Pant’s Meteoric Rise
Kritarth Pant shone bright, claiming the Pocket Highroller title on Pocket52 for ₹4.02 Lakhs—his best score yet. Runner-up Bharat Vasan added ₹2.82 Lakhs to his poker tally.
Other Notable Performances
- Arpan Majhi dominated Adda52’s The Ballers, pocketing ₹3.51 Lakhs.
- Gaurav Sood, India’s three-time POY, showcased his dominance with ₹5.04 Lakhs across four deep runs.
- Akash Malik stormed through Natural8 India’s Midnight Madness III 88, earning ₹2.09 Lakhs.
Comebacks and Breakthroughs
- Dhaval Solanki returned to the winner’s circle in PokerBaazi’s WTF, taking home ₹2.15 Lakhs after a six-week title drought.
- Kunchok Tsering secured ₹1.81 Lakhs in PokerBaazi’s Daily Last Chance, his largest score of 2025.
- ‘Mahi’ triumphed in Junglee Poker’s Friday Supernova, winning ₹1.75 Lakhs.
Closing the Night
The poker frenzy didn’t end there. Rising stars like Clinton Tavares, Anjali Kochhar, and Tanay Kauntia joined seasoned pros like Rahul Kumar in clinching marquee titles. With such exhilarating performances, Friday set the stage for an action-packed weekend in the world of Indian poker.