Day 1 Winners Announced in SSS Tournament: Zarvan Tumboli, Rajesh Shukla Triumph

Rewritten Article:

Spartan Super Series Makes a Roaring Comeback with Day 1 Highlights!

rence at Spartan Poker's action-packed monthly series - the Spartan Super Series (SSS) has returned, showering the poker community with an impressive INR 3+ Crores guarantee. Top-tier talent across the nation is all set to lock horns for the massive cash prizes on offer.

Day 1 of the series was a thunderous kick-off, featuring 5 thrilling events. The spotlight was on SSS #4 Destiny INR 25 Lakhs GTD, Wednesday's flagship tournament, and SSS #5 PLO HR INR 15 Lakhs GTD. Let's dive into the juicy details:

SSS #1 - INR 1.5 Lakhs GTD

The arena buzzed with excitement as 261 diverse poker enthusiasts joined the party, generating a prize pool of INR 2,09,600. The top 36 competitors earned a slice of the pie, with the minimum cash reward setting players at INR 1,362. Zarvan Tumboli, aka 'BolAuntyAuKya', emerged victorious, claiming INR 41,920 as the 1st place prize. The series' guarantee was shattered, resulting in a prize pool worth INR 2,09,600.

The final showdown pitted Tumboli against 'unruhmlich.' With both contestants boasting formidable stacks, the flop of As Th 9c placed unruhmlich in a strong position, building a middle pair with Td Qc. However, Tumboli had a gutshot draw - Jc Qd. The dynamic duel intensified with the turn of Ks, handing Tumboli the crucial gutshot, rendering the river of 3h irrelevant. Tumboli snatched the title, leaving unruhmlich to hanker after INR 29,344.

Tumboli, a prolific force in the poker community, also carries the mantle of a MadOverPoker Pro. With numerous cash-ins from previous tournaments, online and live, he is no stranger to the poker world. Tumboli made history last September by winning the Ho Chi Minh Cup in Vietnam, followed by bagging the PokerBaazi SuperStack in November. With the latest win under his belt, the seasoned poker veteran will certainly be looking to put his earnings to good use in upcoming tournaments.

Following his triumph, Tumboli shared his thoughts: "I decided to grind the SSS schedule post my return from Goa, hoping to make a dent on the leaderboard and give it a shot. Winning the 1st event on Day 1 was quite sweet. I've never chased leaderboards before, so this is a learning experience for me."

SSS #2 INR 2.25 Lakhs GTD

The 2 tournament saw a slightly elevated guarantee, captivating 211 unique players who created a prize pool of INR 2,83,200. The coveted title and INR 62,304 went to Vishal Madan, aka 'T.Solotov,' after a grueling heads-up battle with 'FindDaGrind.'

The nail-biting final hand unfolded as a pre-flop all-in situation. Madan's pocket Aces stood strong against his opponent's Tc Ks, as the board unfurled an unhelpful Qd Ah 7s 5s 2d. Madan secured the victory with his flopped set of Aces, outpowering FindDaGrind's runner-up prize of INR 42,196.

In an exclusive chat with us, Madan revealed, "This is the only instance I desired the heads-up to last longer since my opponent was a trusted friend, but it ended in a jiffy!" Speaking about his overall Spartan experience, he added, "I've been a consistent grinder on Spartan. Daily, it hosts some of the highest-value tournaments, and it feels great to have won an SSS tournament on Day 1 itself. Here's hoping my good run continues for future tournaments."

Madan's impressive portfolio includes SSS victories in the past, along with being an IOPC winner, clinching an event in July 2018 IOPC for INR 2,34,270, a considerable win. With the new triumph, he anticipates an excellent year ahead, aiming to convert this win into more victories in the future.

SSS #3 INR 1.75 Lakhs GTD

The third tournament of the day crowned Rajesh Shukla aka 'Narammasala,' offering INR 44,835. With a rich history of SSS wins and boasting two titles in the series leaderboard, Shukla feels right at home in this featured series.

Shukla first bagged the SSS leaderboard in October last year and followed it up with a win in the Cool Leaderboard the following month. He reached new heights in December 2018, landing the SSS leaderboard once again. Last month, he secured the IOPC Triple Bubble in a 5-way deal, pocketing INR 2.158 Lakhs. The consistent performer was even felicitated at the 2018 IPC Awards hosted by the platform in Mumbai.

Shukla spoke of his Day 1 triumph later and expressed, "It was a solid start on SSS Day 1. I'm looking forward to grinding the entire series and am also hoping to reclaim the leaderboard title."

The tournament's thrilling conclusion pitted Shukla against 'BILLIONAIRE.' Exhibiting a pocket Nines advantage, Shukla bested BILLIONAIRE's Eights when the latter shoved pre-flop. On the board of Kh 7s 5d 8c 6c, BILLIONAIRE generated a set, but Shukla countered with a Nine-high straight on the river, leaving his opponent settling for INR 31,384 as the runner-up prize.

SSS #4 - Destiny INR 25 Lakhs GTD

The grandest tournament of the day and Spartan's headliner, Destiny INR 25 Lakhs GTD, amassed a staggering INR 32,90,000 prize pool, far surpassing the INR 25 lakhs guarantee. The tournament attracted a total of 658 entrants (including 145 re-entries and 248 re-buys).

The champion to conquer the Destiny and bag a coveted spot in the Destiny 8.0 SnG Finale (scheduled on 3 April) is 'aslicheetah' for the 1st place prize worth INR 8,55,400, defeating 'EasyMoneySniper77' in heads-up.

The climactic hand saw aslicheetah seizing a commanding 2.5:1 chip edge. With the board unfurling 3d 7h Qd, aslicheetah bet 82k and was met with a call, both players making pairs, but aslicheetah held a diamond flush draw. The turn of 2s didn't offer either player an edge, but the river of 6d provided aslicheetah with his diamond flush, forcing EasyMoneySniper77 to concede defeat and accept the runner-up prize of INR 5,26,400.

Notable players graced the top 60 paid positions, with standouts like Varun Gupta (3, INR 2,96,100), Siddharth Kapoor (7, INR 82,250), Goonjan Mall (10, INR 44,415), IOPC SHR winner Gokul Raj (11), Amit Ajwani (13), Abhishek Garg (16), Sanjay Taneja (20), Kunal Vohra (21), Rajat Mahajan (29), Ram Kakkar (32), IOPC SHR runner-up Pulkit Goyal (37), Rubin Labroo (41), Chandan Arora (43), best Indian WSOP ME finisher Nishant Sharma (54), and Anirban Das (60) all cracking the money.

SSS #5 - PLO HR INR 15 Lakhs GTD

The day concluded with the PLO format, where the guarantee was blown away, generating INR 18.2 Lakhs. A total of 91 entries (including 14 re-entries and 24 re-buys) chipped in the INR 22k buy-in.

The PLO HR title and INR 5,46,000 went to 'nothing123,' triumphing over regular Sam Anand, aka 'Lokimon' in heads-up, earning the 1st place prize, while Anand settled for INR 4,55,000 as runner-up. Anand has been knocking it out of the park lately, having won back-to-back Tuesday Stacks wins and a couple of 2nd place finishes.

The final hand of the tournament saw pre-flop all-in scenarios once again, unfolding into a board of 8h 9c 2d 4d Qh. nothing123 revealed a Queen high straight with Ts Ad 9s Jc, outmuscling Anand's two pair with 2s Ac As 4s. nothing123 swept clean, securing the title and the cash prize.

Given the high-stakes nature of the tournament, many top talents were scattered throughout the field, but only 9 places claimed a min-cash of INR 32,760. Anirban Das snatched 4th for INR 1,72,900, while recent 2.o.K winner Anish Patra finished 8th for INR 58,240.

With Day 1 in the books, there are still 4 days left in the series. Keep a keen eye on our website.com for real-time updates on upcoming SSS tournaments and global poker news.

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Notable Players: Rajesh Shukla, Spartan Poker, Spartan Super Series, Vishal Madan, Zarvan Tumboli.

Enrichment Data:

Zarvan Tumboli, a PokerBaazi Team Pro and one of Maharashtra's most accomplished poker players, has built a reputation for consistency and live tournament expertise. His recent achievements include securing six medals during the fifth edition of the National Poker Series India (February-March 2025), where he showcased tactical brilliance across multiple events[3][5]. In April 2025, Tumboli qualified for India's first National Poker Championship in Goa by clinching bronze in the Maharashtra State Leaderboard after a tightly contested battle with Gopal Bajaj[1][3].

Key Highlights of his Career:

Leadership in live events: Tumboli emphasized his comfort with live-streamed tournaments, stating his experience gives him an edge in high-pressure scenarios like the National Championship[1].
Series Leaderboard performance: He ranked 17th on the National Poker Series Leaderboard in March 2025, earning ₹2 Lakhs, and consistently competes for top spots in state and national leaderboards[1][3].
International presence: Tumboli scored a breakthrough win in the Poker Dream 8 Malaysia Main Event, contributing to India's strong representation in Asian poker circuits[2].
Earnings: As of May 2025, Tumboli ranks among India's top poker professionals with $822,875 in total live earnings, per Hendon Mob's All Time Money List[4].

Currently, Tumboli is focused on becoming India's inaugural National Poker Champion, citing immense pressure from his supporters and state while leveraging his live-streaming experience[1][3]. His career trajectory reflects a blend of strategic depth and adaptability across online and live formats.

Zarvan Tumboli, a prolific force in the poker community and a MadOverPoker Pro, recently emerged victorious in SSS #1, pocketing INR 41,920 as the 1st place prize.
Vishal Madan, known as 'T.Solotov', secured the SSS #2 INR 2.25 Lakhs GTD, clinching INR 62,304 after a grueling heads-up battle with 'FindDaGrind.'
Rajesh Shukla, aka 'Narammasala,' is no stranger to the SSS winner's circle, claiming INR 44,835 in SSS #3, having previously won multiple SSS leaderboard titles and the IOPC Triple Bubble.