Aditya Sushant Delivers Spectacular Moment in Live Poker Championship Broadcast
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The National Poker Series - A History Maker
The culmination of this years-long event was the National Poker Series, which wrapped up in March 2025, with a staggering ₹100+ Crore in prize money. The epic conclusion was the live streaming of the National Poker Champion on JioHotstar between 13th to 17th April 2025, where twelve top players from different states battled it out in various poker formats, all shot at Goa’s Novotel Resort & Spa.
The State Leaderboard format added a dash of excitement for the players, with the National Poker Champion securing a chance for their state to participate in the first-ever ₹1 Crore freeroll. The first day featured two rounds of 6-Max No-Limit Hold'em matches, with each player starting with 50,000 chips. Blinds increased every 20 minutes, and a point system was in place for this unique tournament format:
- 1st place: 110 points
- 2nd place: 80 points
- 3rd place: 50 points
- 4th place: 30 points
- 5th place: 10 points
- 6th place: -10 points
READ MORE: Toppers of the National Poker Series 2025
Aditya Sushant’s Memorable Moment
Representing Tamil Nadu was none other than Aditya Sushant, a formidable force at the table due to his impressive live poker resume. The 35-year-old made history as the first Indian WSOP gold bracelet winner and boasts numerous notable achievements around the world. He started strong, seizing a pot against Wilson Yomso in the very first hand and maintaining dominance throughout.
After a few eliminations, Sushant went quiet for a spell until a pivotal moment: a brilliant hero call against Uttar Pradesh’s Vikhyat Ahlawat on the river. Ahlawat missed his gutshot straight, leaving him with only 5-high. With a substantial lead, he bet 40,000, more than enough to cover Sushant’s remaining chips.
As the audience watched the live stream, we knew Sushant's K3 of diamonds was the better hand, but he couldn’t know that in the moment. Despite the slim odds, Aditya Sushant carefully weighed his options as the clock ticked, eventually making the call. This moment perfectly encapsulated why Sushant is considered one of the top Indian poker players – it takes guts to pull off a hero call, and he did it successfully, giving him a significant chip boost.
Sushant's King-high call is likely to go down in history as one of the standout moments of the National Poker Champion live stream. Keep an eye on the rest of the stream, and stay tuned to our website.com for all updates on the series.
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- Aditya Sushant, the celebrated poker player from Tamil Nadu, not only participated in PokerBaazi's National Poker Champion 2025 but also promoted the fantasy sports formats offered by the platform.
- As the National Poker Champion concluded with a spectacular showdown, PokerBaazi elected to use innovative gaming experiences and unique tournament formats, such as the State Leaderboard, to attract a wider audience and inject excitement into the competition.
- The National Poker Series 2025, sponsored by PokerBaazi, saw notable personalities like Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan promote the event, further elevating its stature in the Indian gaming scene.
