PDC's Victory Highlight on May 11: Ishaan Sunil Pandya Triumphs with 22.25 Lakhs at Natural8's India Omaholic Festival
Asia's poker scene is lighting up like never before! The Asian Poker Tour (APT) is leading the charge, smashing records with jaw-dropping turnouts and immense prize pools. As Indian players make their mark on the international stage, the 2025 APT promises to reshape poker in Asia.
On May 11, 2025, poker whizzes from all corners of the globe delivered jaw-dropping performances. At Natural8 India, Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007) raked in ₹22.25 Lakhs at the Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 55, while Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77) wowed everyone with a ₹4.14 Lakh win in the Sunday Kickstarter 100. Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) pocketed ₹5.84 Lakhs across two tournaments, and Rituisthebest snagged ₹3.23 Lakhs in the Sunday Showdown 5.50. These victories are just the tip of the iceberg, showcasing India's top talent and the vibrant poker scene.
Craving more action? From May 4 to June 10, 2025, Natural8 India presents the World Festival 2025—an extravaganza featuring over 1,600 tournaments spread across four buy-in tiers, plus the biggest Indian poker prize pool in history, ensuring an unparalleled online poker experience for gamers.
Meanwhile, on PokerBaazi, Puneet Dua (Neo1) claimed ₹15 Lakhs in the #11 The MoneyMaker, while Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) hoarded ₹7.5 Lakhs in the BSS Superstack. Over at Adda52, Aayush Arya (Aayusharya) pocketed ₹8.86 Lakhs in the 50L Big Hole Finale. There's no doubt that Indian poker is on fire, as players consistently raise the stakes and push the boundaries of excellence.
Keep your eyes peeled for more thrilling poker action!
Yesterday's triumphs include *YouKnowMe!, 24-7 Tilt, Sanchu5527, Anurag Srivastava, and others who crushed major poker platforms.*
Natural8 India - Poker Champions
Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007) - ₹22,25,414
Tournament: Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 55
Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007) nabbed the top prize of ₹22.25 Lakhs at the Omaholic Mystery Bounty Festival 55, demonstrating his exceptional skill and precision.
Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77) - ₹4,14,491
Tournament: Sunday Kickstarter 100
Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77) showed off his poker prowess in the Sunday Kickstarter 100, securing ₹4.14 Lakhs in a thrilling victory.
Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) - ₹5,84,054
Tournament 1: Sunday Hypersonic 20
Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) triumphantly bagged ₹3.50 Lakhs as champion in the Sunday Hypersonic 20 tournament.
Tournament 2: Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 55
Once again, Mohit Mehta (thejokerr) proved his poker chops, earning ₹2.33 Lakhs in the Bounty Hunters Sunday Main Event 55.
Rituisthebest - ₹3,23,349
Tournament: Sunday Showdown 5.50
Rituisthebest emerged victorious in the Sunday Showdown 5.50 tournament, earning ₹3.23 Lakhs with a brilliant display of poker mastery.
Aniket Waghmare (Taking Souls) - ₹1,57,052
Tournament: Sunday Kick-Off 125
Aniket Waghmare (Taking Souls) pocketed ₹1.57 Lakhs after a sensational performance in the Sunday Kick-Off 125 tournament.
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) - ₹1,22,996
Tournament: Sunday Monster Stack 250
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) secured ₹1.23 Lakhs in an incredible victory in the Sunday Monster Stack 250 tournament.
Anant Purohit (EasyShips) previously placed 4th in The European Classic 320, raking in ₹16.5 Lakhs in a high-roller field.
PokerBaazi - Topeous Winnerz
#11 The MoneyMaker (₹10,000 Buy-in | ₹1 Crore GTD)
1st: Puneet Dua (Neo1) - ₹1,500,000
2nd: 29dodo - ₹9,78,000
3rd: Pradeep Singh (Learnnwin) - ₹7,00,000
Puneet Dua (Neo1) outshone the competition in the prestigious #11 The MoneyMaker tournament, taking home an impressive ₹15 Lakhs prize.
BSS Superstack (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹50 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) - ₹7,50,000
2nd: Nandan Pugalia (Ragemonster) - ₹5,00,000
3rd: Aniruddha Joshi (PocketacesAJ) - ₹3,69,000
Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) earned ₹7.5 Lakhs after dominating the BSS Superstack tournament.
BSS Super Value (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
1st: ChecklnTheDark - ₹3,91,000
2nd: Kabir Singh (Ksc7) - ₹2,35,000
3rd: Riderbhai - ₹1,78,000
ChecklnTheDark nabbed ₹3.91 Lakhs in the BSS Super Value tournament.
Daily Last Chance (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Jigmee522 - ₹1,51,000
2nd: BlueLabel - ₹1,33,000
3rd: Folditnoob - ₹88,060
Jigmee522 pocketed ₹1.51 Lakhs in the Daily Last Chance tournament.
(6-Max) BSS Sprint (₹2,300 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Ambika Chowdhury (IronThrone) - ₹1,51,000
2nd: Azzy0097 - ₹1,05,000
3rd: Gopal Bajaj (AiDarwin) - ₹79,320
Ambika Chowdhury (IronThrone) clinched the ₹1.51 Lakh prize in the (6-Max) BSS Sprint tournament.
Adda52 - Poker Kings
50L Big Hole Finale (₹50 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Aayush Arya (Aayusharya) - ₹8,86,363
2nd: Pratik Manjrekar (manjer24) - ₹6,43,646
3rd: Nikita Fernandes (Princesskitana) - ₹4,67,539
Aayush Arya (Aayusharya) raked in a massive ₹8.86 Lakhs in the 50L Big Hole Finale, showcasing his poker skills.
Adda52 Millions (₹11,500 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Ankit Bajaj (imluckbox) - ₹4,52,628
2nd: Naresh Veeravalli (emperor457) - ₹4,12,411
3rd: lshank10 - ₹272,633
Ankit Bajaj (imluckbox) dominated the Adda52 Millions, earning ₹4.53 Lakhs.
Mystery Bounty 25L (₹5,750 Buy-in | ₹25 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Gaurav Sood (BuildPunt0k) - ₹2,26,579
2nd: Nandan Pugalia (LotJ24) - ₹1,66,099
3rd: Rajat Sharma (Oshoswami) - ₹1,21,750
Gaurav Sood (BuildPunt0k) triumphed in the Mystery Bounty 25L tournament with a superb ₹2.27 Lakh win.
Sunday Big Slick (₹2,500 Buy-in | ₹10 Lakhs GTD)
1st: Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) - ₹1,68,976
2nd: Prerit Bais (Prerit13) - ₹1,56,554
3rd: Harsh Bubna (harsh1327) - ₹1,00,924
Sanat Mehrotra (mehro2511) decisively grabbed ₹1.69 Lakhs in the Sunday Big Slick tournament.
The Sundowner (₹2,100 Buy-in | ₹5 Lakhs GTD)
1st: JackNotMa - ₹99,392
2nd: Prince7664 - ₹73,617
3rd: dragon55 - ₹54,527
JackNotMa nabbed ₹99,392 in The Sundowner tournament.
Conclusion
Asia's poker scene is witnessing a golden age, thanks to the Asian Poker Tour (APT), which is driving the charge with record-breaking tournaments and massive player turnouts. India's poker scene is flourishing, too, with homegrown talents shining bright on the international stage. The upcoming World Festival 2025 by Natural8 India promises to elevate the Asian poker experience to new heights. So keep your eyes on these dynamic poker platforms and get ready to witness history in the making!
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FAQs
- What is the World Festival 2025 by Natural8 India? The World Festival 2025 is an incredible online poker series running from May 4 to June 10, 2025, featuring over 1,600 tournaments across four buy-in tiers and the largest prize pool ever offered in Indian poker history, ensuring an unparalleled online poker experience for players.
- Who were the poker champions on May 11, 2025? On May 11, 2025, poker champions like Ishaan Sunil Pandya (potterhead007), Lakshya Dawra (pinchu77), Mohit Mehta (thejokerr), Rituisthebest, Aniket Waghmare (Taking Souls), and Anant Purohit (EasyShips) reigned supreme on Natural8 India, while Puneet Dua (Neo1) and Anurag Srivastava (Rebuy2Survive) dominated PokerBaazi, and Aayush Arya (Aayusharya) triumphed on Adda52.
- How can Indian players compete in the World Festival 2025? Indian players can join the fun by registering on Natural8 India and participating in the various tournaments available across the different buy-in tiers.
- What makes the APT 2025 exceptional? The APT 2025 is exceptional thanks to its massive guaranteed main event (US$5 million) at the APT Championship 2025 in Taipei, its role in fostering the growth of the Asian poker scene by organizing major festivals, and its ability to attract a diverse range of participants from across the globe.
In the vibrant poker landscape of Asia, the online version of the 2025 APT World Festival is anticipated to commence from May 4th to June 10th, offering over 1,600 tournaments and featuring the largest Indian poker prize pool in history, ensuring an unparalleled online poker experience. Meanwhile, players like Ishaan Sunil Pandya, Lakshya Dawra, Mohit Mehta, Rituisthebest, Puneet Dua, Anurag Srivastava, and Aayush Arya have made a substantial impact on the Asian poker scene, showcasing their exceptional skills on platforms like Natural8 India, PokerBaazi, and Adda52. As the Asian Poker Tour continues to lead the charge, the 2025 APT promises to reshape the industry and redefine the standards for sporting excellence in poker.
