Players from India Triumph in Poker Tournament: Eday Reaps ₹40.05 Lakh in NPS Highroller, Kabir Singh and Anant Purohit Also Post Impressive Wins
Poker's flames are burning bright in India, with top players rule the online scene! The NPS 2025 series on PokerBaazi is setting records and changing lives, while heavy-hitting platforms like Natural8 India, Adda52, and PokerStars India witness a fiery competition.
Top Indian Poker Winners - April 16, 2025 | NPS & Online Poker Results
On *Natural8 India, Anant Purohit (EasyShips) grabbed the spotlight, clinching ₹1.27 Lakh in the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525*. His crushing performance solidified him as one of the nation's premier online grinders.
The electrifying PokerBaazi NPS 2025 series saw Eday take down the NPS#134 High Roller (Final) for a staggering ₹40.05 Lakh, while Kabir Singh (Ksc7) pocketed ₹9.03 Lakh in the NPS#133 Saturday Showdown, and Sagar Raj (BustedAA) claimed ₹3.85 Lakh in the NPS#135 (7-MAX) Sprint.
Over on Adda52, thejokerrrr reigned supreme in the Head Shot Bounty, earning ₹76,748, while at PokerStars India, kryptic decimated the Saturday Stacks tournament, taking home ₹91,197, including bounties.
As Indian poker tournaments continue to grow, events like *Natural8 India Super Circuit 2025 and Journey to APT Taipei 2025* offer Indian players a shot at international glory.
Natural8 India Winners
Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525 - Anant Purohit (EasyShips) Is Back With ₹1.27 Lakh!Poker pro Anant Purohit stays hot, banking ₹1,27,479 in the rough and tumble Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525 on Natural8 India. His incredible play cements him as one of India's premiere online players.
PokerBaazi Winners: Top Performances & Big Wins
Recent Victories, Record-Breaking Triumphs and Aces of the 7-MAX!
NPS#136 MARATHON - Nitin Rawat (Gambler42) Bags ₹3.40 Lakh
Poker pro Nitin Rawat delivers a sensational performance, snagging ₹3.40 Lakh at the NPS#136 Marathon. His domination makes waves in the competitive world of online poker.
Top Finishers:
- Nitin Rawat (Gambler42) - ₹3,40,000
- Nikesh Chawla (Durr102) - ₹2,39,000
- *Rajat Sharma* (LungFakeer) - ₹1,82,000
Player Spotlight: Rajat Sharma
Rajat Sharma has become a household name, establishing himself as one of India's top poker warriors! His remarkable victories on Natural8 India include:✔ ₹21,81,394 at the APL 2025 Tip-Off✔ ₹22,58,000 in the Friday Fisticuffs tournament
With over seven years of professional experience, his tactical genius and unwavering consistency have made him a formidable player to challenge. Before poker, Rajat held senior roles in wealth management at Edelweiss, IIFL Wealth, and RBS, deploying skills that seamlessly translate to poker success. His adaptability transcends the digital realm, with $37,584 in live tournament earnings and a best cash of $5,468.
Since leaving the corporate world in 2017, Rajat has become an inspiration in Indian poker, showcasing that discipline and strategic acumen are keys to victory. As he continues to dominate high-stakes tourneys, his journey underscores the ever-growing impact of Indian players on the global poker stage.
NPS#135 (7-MAX) SPRINT - Sagar Raj (BustedAA) Walks Away With ₹3.85 Lakh
Sagar Raj's incredible strategic prowess cannot be denied as he walks away with ₹3,85,000 in the NPS#135 (7-MAX) Sprint.
Top Finishers:
- Sagar Raj (BustedAA) - ₹3,85,000
- Lavesh Meena (Upay4myweed98) - ₹2,69,000
- Abhinav Nath (Supernova11) - ₹2,07,000
Player Spotlight: Lavesh Meena
Known online as "Upay4myweed98", Lavesh Meena has carved a strong niche in the Indian poker community!
✔ Live Earnings: $610 (Best Cash: $610)✔ Notable Online Finishes:
- 65th place in NPS#86 RUN-UP 25L GTD (PokerBaazi) - ₹8,000
- 97th place in THE ENDEAVOUR 50L GTD (PokerBaazi) - ₹12,500
Meena's consistent performances make him a prominent online grinder in India.
NPS#134 HIGHROLLER (FINAL) - Eday Claims ₹40.05 Lakh!
Performing like a beast, Eday storms the NPS#134 Highroller (Final), banking a jaw-dropping ₹40.05 Lakh!
Top Finishers:
- Eday - ₹40,05,000
- Ritwik Khanna (Ritwikkhanna) - ₹25,03,000
- Kartik Ved (TheInternetKid) - ₹17,66,000
Player Spotlight: Ritwik Khanna
India's rising star Ritwik Khanna continues to turn heads!
✔ Recent Triumph:DPT Xpress 2025 Mini Main Event - ₹3,84,615✔ First Recorded Cash (2019):Baazi Poker Tour - ₹1,72,200
He has also scored significant finishes in major series like:
- WSOP Online Bracelet Event (2022)
- Asian Poker Tour (2022)
- U Series of Poker (2023)
With a growing international presence, Khanna remains a player to watch in the expanding Indian poker scene.
Player Spotlight: Kartik Ved
Poker veteran Kartik Ved—known as "TheInternetKid"—boasts an impressive track record in both online and live games. Thanks to his adaptability and killer instinct, he is a major name in India's poker world. His landmark achievements include:
- Finishing 51st in the WSOP Main Event (2019)
- Locking up tournament winnings of over $1.3 million
NPS#133 SATURDAY SHOWDOWN - Kabir Singh (Ksc7) Grabs ₹9.03 Lakh
Kabir Singh's spectacular play sees him take down the NPS#133 Saturday Showdown, earning a cool ₹9.03 Lakh!
Top Finishers:
- Kabir Singh (Ksc7) - ₹9,03,000
- Acekingsuited47 - ₹6,35,000
- *Immortalis* - ₹4,84,000
NPS#130 DEEPDIVE - A M (Frankie08) Adds ₹3.60 Lakh to His Wallet
With a heads-up win against Nitesh Katiyar (batmanpok), A M (Frankie08) banked ₹3.60 Lakh in the NPS#130 Deepdive, further bolstering his online poker credits.
Top Finishers:
- A M (Frankie08) - ₹3,60,000
- Nitesh Katiyar (batmanpok) - ₹2,48,000
NPS#132 SLAMDUNK - Naresh Veeravalli (Emperor457) Scores ₹3.32 Lakh
Naresh Veeravalli's strong play propels him to the top in the NPS#132 Slamdunk, pocketing ₹3.32 Lakh.
Top Finishers:
- Naresh Veeravalli (Emperor457) - ₹3,32,000
- devildash777 - ₹3,00,000
Adda52 Winners
Head Shot Bounty - thejokerrrr Wins ₹76,748
In the Head Shot Bounty event on Adda52, thejokerrrr eliminates the competition, banking a substantial ₹76,748!
Top Finishers:
- thejokerrrr - ₹76,748
- ankitsinghme - ₹56,611
- Sparkie - ₹41,754
PokerStars Winners
Saturday Stacks - kryptic Wins ₹91,197
A dominant performance from kryptic at PokerStars India's Saturday Stacks tournament yields ₹91,197, including bounties!
Top Finishers:
- kryptic - ₹91,197 (₹34,572 Bounty)
- cueball49943963 - ₹41,551 (₹7,000 Bounty)
- zrock - ₹29,681 (₹7,250 Bounty)
Poker India is on Fire!
Our frontline players set the stage ablaze with their epic performances in major tournaments, showcasing their prowess and resilience! With big stakes and thrilling victories, the new champions have once again proven they're at the top of their game—but who's next? Stay tuned for more updates on top finishers and electrifying poker action from all over the country!
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- Anant Purohit, an Indian poker pro, clinched ₹1,27,479 in the Bounty Hunters Circuit HR 525 on Natural8 India, further cementing his status as one of the nation's premier online players.
- Eday from India bagged a staggering ₹40.05 Lakh in the NPS#134 High Roller (Final) on PokerBaazi, demonstrating his exceptional performance in the competitive world of online poker.
- Sagar Raj, known online as BustedAA, triumphed in the NPS#135 (7-MAX) Sprint on PokerBaazi, taking home ₹3.85 Lakh in his impressive win.
- Thejokerrrr emerged as the winner of the Head Shot Bounty on Adda52, earning ₹76,748 in the exciting event.
- In the Saturday Stacks tournament on PokerStars India, kryptic dominated the competition, taking home ₹91,197 in a stunning victory.
- With numerous high-profile victories and significant earnings, Indian poker players like Eday, Sagar Raj, Anant Purohit, Lavesh Meena, Kabir Singh, Ritwik Khanna, Kartik Ved, and many others, continue to shine brightly on the global poker stage, setting new standards for online and live poker in India.
