Sagar Raj Claims DPT Grand Highroller Title, Makes History with Two Bracelets in DPT Grand 2024
In an unprecedented performance, Sagar Raj has etched his name into the history books by winning two bracelets in the inaugural DPT Grand 2024 series. Just days after his thrilling win at the DPT Grand Rush Finale, Sagar dominated the DPT Grand Highroller, claiming his second bracelet.
The DPT Grand Highroller event attracted a competitive field of 138 entries, generating a prize pool of INR 1,51,80,000. With payouts for the top 17 players and a minimum cash of INR 2,95,165, Sagar and Shardul P reached a heads-up deal, securing Sagar INR 30,12,723.71 and Shardul INR 29,92,903.29 as the runner-up.
The final hand saw Sagar, holding the larger stack, go all-in from the small blind. Shardul called for his remaining 1,000k.
- Sagar Raj: Qs 2d
- Shardul P: Jd 2h
Board: 9h 4d 7c 10h 5s
With queen-high, Sagar’s hand held strong, sealing his victory and earning him his second bracelet of the series. This historic double victory in the first-ever DPT Grand 2024 sets Sagar Raj apart as a true poker champion and a player to watch in future tournaments.
Heads-Up for the Title – Sagar Doubles Up
- Level: 28
- Blinds: 75k/150k
- Ante: 150k
Pre-flop, Sagar opened to 400k. Shardul, raised to 1,400k.
Sagar then went all-in for 6,125k, and Shardul made the call.
- Board: Ks 9c 4c 10h 7h
- Sagar: 7c 7s
- Shardul: As Kc
Sagar hit a set of sevens on the river, winning the pot and securing a crucial double-up.
Somashekhar Finishes 3rd for INR 19,22,126
- Level: 28
- Blinds: 75k/150k
- Ante: 150k
In this hand, Sagar Raj on the button raised to 300k pre-flop. Somashekhar, in the big blind, went all-in for 1,250k, and Sagar made the call.
- Somashekhar KM: Ah 2h
- Sagar Raj: 10h 7h
Board: Qc Js Jd 10d 10c
Sagar hit a full house on the river, winning the pot and eliminating Somashekhar in 3rd place.
Ramana E Finishes 4th for INR 14,22,662
- Level: 28
- Blinds: 75k/150k
- Ante: 150k
In this hand, Shardul P. opened to 300k from the button. Somashekhar called from the small blind, while Ramana E. went all-in from the big blind. Shardul called, and Somashekhar folded.
- Shardul: Js Jc
- Ramana E: As 10h
Board: 2h 7d Qd 2c 3h
Shardul’s pocket jacks held up, knocking out Ramana E. in 4th place.
Rubin Labroo Finishes 5th for INR 10,52,983
- Level: 27
- Blinds: 75k/125k
- Ante: 125k
Pre-flop, Rubin Labroo raised to 475k from the button, and Sagar called from the small blind.
Flop: Jh 9c 7h
Rubin, left with 100k, went all-in, and Sagar called.
- Sagar Raj: Ad 5c
- Rubin Labroo: 8c 8s
Turn: Ah
River: 9h
Rubin’s pocket eights didn’t hold up, and he was eliminated in 5th place.
Thirupathi Reddy Finishes in 6th Place (₹7,79,365)
Level 25
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 80,000
Pre-Flop: Thirupathi Reddy shoves all-in for 945K from UTG. In the big blind, Sagar Raj calls.
- Sagar Raj: 10♥ 10♠
- Thirupathi Reddy: A♦ K♦
Board: 10♣ J♣ A♥ 9♥ 7♦
Sagar’s pocket tens hit a set on the flop, eliminating Thirupathi Reddy in 6th place.
Gautam Kaul Exits in 7th Place (₹5,76,847)
Level 24
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 60,000
Pre-Flop: From the cutoff, Gautam Kaul shoves all-in for 640K. Shardul P calls from the button.
- Shardul P: Q♥ Q♠
- Gautam Kaul: A♦ K♦
Board: 4♣ 6♣ J♠ 7♦ 2♥
Shardul’s pocket queens hold, knocking Gautam Kaul out in 7th place.
Double Elimination: Siddharth Jain & Ranjeet Negi Bust in One Hand
Level 24
Blinds: 30,000/60,000
Ante: 60,000
Pre-Flop: Ranjeet Negi goes all-in for 595K, Siddharth Jain follows with an all-in of 590K. In the big blind, Somashekhar makes the call.
- Ranjeet Negi: K♠ Q♠
- Siddharth Jain: J♦ J♠
- Somashekhar: A♥ J♠
Board: 2♥ K♠ 3♠ 4♥ 5♥
Somashekhar completes a straight, eliminating both players. Siddharth finishes 9th, taking home ₹3,77,522, while Ranjeet ends in 8th place, earning ₹4,26,952.
The DPT Grand High Roller Final Table is Set!
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
We are down to the final nine contenders battling it out for the prestigious DPT Grand High Roller title. With all players guaranteed a minimum payout of INR 3,77,522, the real fight is for the top prize of INR 35,08,683 and the coveted bracelet!
Chip Counts:
- Sagar Raj – 2,700K
- Shardul P – 2,395K
- Somashekar – 2,175K
- Ramana E – 1,905K
- Rubin Labroo – 1,725K
- Thirupathi Reddy – 900K
- Gautam Kaul – 830K
- Ranjeet Negi – 595K
- Siddharth Jain – 590K
Who will rise to the occasion and claim the ultimate victory? Stay tuned as we witness some high-stakes poker action!
Shivam Shukla Eliminated in 10th Place (INR 3,33,814)
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
From the button, Sagar Raj opened to 100k. In the small blind, Shivam Shukla shoved his 1,040k stack, and Sagar made the call.
Sagar Raj: Ac Jd
Shivam Shukla: 10d 10h
Board: 2c 4h Ah 3h Qs
Sagar flopped top pair, and Shivam’s pocket tens couldn’t hold, leading to his elimination.
Sumit Mutha Busted in 11th Place (INR 3,33,814)
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
Pre-flop, from the button, Sumit Mutha raised to 300k. Rubin Labroo re-raised to 800k, and Sumit called, risking his tournament life.
Sumit Mutha: 9♣ 10♣
Rubin Labroo: Q♦ Q♠
Board: K♠ 8♠ 3♥ A♥ 5♦
Rubin’s pocket queens held strong, leading to Sumit’s elimination in 11th place.
J. Raju Out in 12th Place (INR 3,33,814)
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
UTG Rubin Labroo raised to 100k. From the middle position, J. Raju pushed all-in for 220k, and Rubin called.
Rubin Labroo: Ad 3d
J. Raju: Kd 9d
Board: 4s 4c 2h 6d 5h
Rubin’s ace-high straight bested Raju’s king-nine, knocking him out in 12th place.
Vikaas Shah Eliminated in 13th Place (INR 3,33,814)
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
Vikaas Shah went all-in from the cutoff for 390k, and Ramana called from the small blind.
Ramana E: Kh Jh
Vikaas Shah: Kd Qc
Board: Qs 5s 9d 10h Ks
Ramana hit a straight on the river, sending Vikaas out in 13th position.
Dhaval Mudgal Exits in 14th Place (INR 2,95,165)
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
From UTG, Somashekar KM raised to 105k. Dhaval Mudgal re-raised to 350k from the small blind, and Somashekar called.
Flop: As 5s 3s
Somashekar went all-in, and Dhaval called with his remaining 5k.
Somashekar KM: Ad 5d
Dhaval Mudgal: Ah 10d
The turn was Jd, and the river was 2d, giving Somashekar two pairs, eliminating Dhaval.
Gautam Kaul Doubles Up
Level: 23 | Blinds: 25k/50k | Ante: 50k
From the button, Gautam Kaul shoved all-in for 500k. Rubin Labroo called from the small blind.
Board: Ks 2s 8d Ad 6s
Rubin Labroo: 9s 9h
Gautam Kaul: As 4c
Gautam’s ace-high took down the pot, earning him a crucial double-up.
Vikash Mantri Finishes 15th (INR 2,95,165)
Level: 22 | Blinds: 20k/40k | Ante: 40k
From UTG, Ramana E raised to 90k, and Vikash Mantri went all-in from the button for 380k. Ramana called.
Board: 6s 2c Kc 5c 5s
Ramana E: Ac Kd
Vikash Mantri: 7c 7d
Vikash’s pocket sevens didn’t hold against Ramana’s top pair, resulting in his elimination in 15th place.
Neeraj Sattawat Eliminated in 16th Place (INR 2,95,165)
Level: 22 | Blinds: 20k/40k | Ante: 40k
From the hijack, Neeraj Sattawat moved all-in for 155k. Shardul Parthasarathi called from the big blind.
Board: 10d 6h 5s 7h 8d
Shardul Parthasarathi: 4c 4d
Neeraj Sattawat: Jc Jh
Neeraj’s jacks were beaten by Shardul’s straight, ending his tournament in 16th place.
Abhishek Goindi Busted in 17th Place (INR 2,95,165)
Level: 22 | Blinds: 20k/40k | Ante: 40k
From the hijack, Abhishek Goindi pushed all-in for 180k with Ad 5s. Dhaval Mudgal called from the big blind with Ks Qs.
Board: 4h Js 6d Qd 5h
Mudgal hit a queen on the turn to eliminate Goindi in 17th place.
Alan Pham Bubbles the DPT Grand Highroller
Level: 22 | Blinds: 20k/40k | Ante: 40k
On the button, Alan Pham moved all-in for 310k, and Shardul Parthasarathi called from the small blind.
Board: Jh 10h 4c 4h 7h
Shardul Parthasarathi: Ah 8d
Alan Pham: Ks 4s
Alan’s tournament ended as Shardul’s flush stays stronger, marking the bubble for the DPT Grand Highroller.
PokerStars India Ambassador Kanchan Sharma Eliminated
Level: 20 | Blinds: 15k/25k | Ante: 25k
Kanchan Sharma, representing PokerStars India, opened to 200k, with Somashekar calling from the cutoff.
Flop: 9s 6d 10c
Kanchan went all-in for her remaining 145k, and Somashekar made the call.
Somashekar: Kh 10h
Kanchan: 8c 8h
Turn: Jc
River: 3c
Kanchan’s pocket eights didn’t hold, ending her run in the DPT Grand Highroller.
Anand Thakur Eliminated
Level: 20 | Blinds: 15k/25k | Ante: 25k
Somashekar opened to 115k from the button, with Anand Thakur calling from the cutoff.
Flop: Qh 3h 10s
Anand pushed all-in for 330k, and Somashekar quickly called.
Somashekar: Ad As
Anand: 10d 9d
Turn: Js
River: 6s
Somashekar’s aces held strong, sending Anand Thakur out of the tournament.
Chip Counts – Mantri, Shardul & Dhaval Among Leaders
- Dhaval Mudgal: 1,095k
- Sagar Raj: 830k
- Shardul Parthasarathi: 1,100k
- Vikash Mantri: 1,325k
- Gautam Kaul: 880k
- Rubin Labroo: 835k
Karan Kapoor’s High Roller Run Ends
Level: 19 | Blinds: 10k/20k | Ante: 20k
Karan Kapoor moved all-in for 265k from middle position, and Soma Shekar, holding more chips, called from the hijack.
Soma Shekar: Kh Kd
Karan Kapoor: 9h 9c
Board: Kc 4c Qs Jh Jc
Soma’s pocket kings held strong, sending Karan Kapoor to the rail.
Abhishek Paul Eliminated from the DPT Grand Highroller
Level: 19 | Blinds: 10k/20k | Ante: 20k
Abhishek Paul went all-in from the cutoff for 108k, and J Raju called from the big blind.
J Raju: 10c 10h
Abhishek Paul: As 7h
Board: 3h 3c 3s 7c Kc
J Raju’s full house outmatched Abhishek’s, ending his tournament run.
Sahil Chutani Knocked Out by J Raju’s Quads
Level: 19 | Blinds: 10k/20k | Ante: 20k
Sahil Chutani opened to 185k from UTG, and J Raju pushed all-in from the cutoff. Sahil, left with just 10k, called.
J Raju: 10c 10h
Sahil: Jh 9h
Board: 8c As Ad 10d 10s
J Raju hit quads, eliminating Sahil Chutani.
WPT India Main Event Champ Ashish Munot Busted
Level: 19 | Blinds: 10k/20k | Ante: 20k
Ashish Munot moved all-in from UTG for 285k, and chip leader Gautam Kaul called.
Ashish: Qs As
Gautam: Ad Kh
Board: 3d 9s 9c 9d 10h
Gautam’s ace-king held, knocking Ashish out of the high roller.
Harsh Bubna Eliminated by WPT India ME Champ Vikash Mantri
Level: 18 | Blinds: 10k/20k | Ante: 20k
Short-stacked Harsh Bubna shoved all-in from the small blind for 141k, and Vikash Mantri called from the big blind.
Harsh: Kc 9s
Vikash: Jh 10s
Board: Jd Qs 3c 4c 4h
Vikash’s jack-ten held, busting Harsh from the tournament.
Nitin Rawat’s High Roller Dream Ends
Level: 17 | Blinds: 6k/12k | Ante: 12k
Nitin Rawat went all-in for 69k from the hijack, and Rubin Labroo called from the small blind.
Nitin: Kh 10s
Rubin: Qc As
Board: Ah 4s 10d Ks Ac
Rubin rivered trips, sending Nitin packing.
Rishabh Choudhary Eliminated by Gautam Kaul
Level: 17 | Blinds: 6k/12k | Ante: 12k
Rishabh Choudhary shoved all-in for 155k from UTG, and Gautam Kaul made the call.
Rishabh: Ac 8c
Gautam: As Jc
Board: 2h Kd 7s Kc Jd
Gautam’s ace-jack held up, busting Rishabh.
Amit Tejura Exits the DPT Grand Highroller
Level: 17 | Blinds: 6k/12k | Ante: 12k
From the small blind, Amit Tejura shoved all-in for 120k, and Karan Kapoor called from the big blind.
Karan Kapoor: 4c 4h
Amit Tejura: Ah 10d
Board: 6h 6s 3s 7h 6c
Amit couldn’t connect, leading to his elimination.
Amit Kaushik’s High Roller Run Ends
Level: 17 | Blinds: 6k/12k | Ante: 12k
Ramaji Kishore opened for 25k from middle position, and short-stacked Amit Kaushik shoved all-in from the small blind for 69k. Ramaji called.
Amit: 7h 7d
Ramaji: Kc 10s
Board: 3h 10c 6c Qs 3d
Ramaji’s top pair won, eliminating Amit Kaushik.
Notable Chip Counts: Kanchan Sharma Among the Leaders
Kanchan Sharma: 692k
Thirupathi Reddy: 485k
Shivam Shukla: 859k
J Raju: 525k
Shardul: 743k
Abhishek Goindi: 539k
Gautam Kaul: 539k
Karan Kapoor: 930k
Kunal Patni’s High Roller Run Ends
Level: 16 | Blinds: 5k/10k | Ante: 10k
Ramana Epparla opened to 23k from middle position, and Kunal Patni went all-in for 160k from UTG. Ramana called after a short tank.
Kunal: Ks Qs
Ramana: Ah Qh
Board: Qd 2h As 3h Jh
Ramana’s ace-queen stayed ahead, eliminating Kunal Patni from the event.
Harsh Bubna Doubles Up
Level: 16
Blinds: 5k/10k
Ante: 10k
Pre-flop, Harsh Bubna shoves all-in for 126K from the cutoff, and Abhishek Paul makes the call from the big blind.
Harsh: A♠ K♣
Abhishek: A♥ 10♣
Board: J♣ Q♥ 9♦ 3♠ 5♦
Harsh’s ace-king holds, allowing him to double up.
Abhishek Goindi Eliminates Tejas Gada
Level: 16
Blinds: 5k/10k
Ante: 10k
Abhishek Goindi raises to 35K from middle position, and Tejas Gada shoves for 89K. Goindi snap-calls.
Tejas: Q♠ K♠
Goindi: 4♦ 4♠
Board: 7♥ Q♦ 3♥ K♥ 4♥
Goindi hits a set on the river, sending Tejas Gada out of the high roller.
Karan Sitlani Eliminated by Kunal Patni
Level: 16
Blinds: 5k/10k
Ante: 10k
Pre-flop, Kunal Patni, Natural8 India Director and Ambassador, raises to 20K from the hijack. Karan Sitlani, in the small blind, shoves for 187K. Gautam Kaul, in the big blind, also goes all-in, forcing Patni to fold.
Karan: K♠ Q♠
Gautam: A♣ A♥
Board: 9♥ 9♠ 2♣ J♠ 8♥
Gautam’s pocket aces hold, knocking Karan Sitlani out of the tournament.
Satyam Eliminated by Kanchan Sharma
Level: 15
Blinds: 4k/8k
Ante: 8k
Kanchan Sharma’s impressive run continues as she takes down another opponent. This time, it’s Satyam Verma who falls victim.
From UTG, Verma opens to 18K, and Kanchan Sharma calls from the big blind.
Flop: 8♠ 10♦ A♠
Kanchan checks, and Verma moves all-in for 61K. Kanchan quickly calls.
Kanchan Sharma: A♦ J♠
Satyam Verma: A♥ 6♠
Turn: 7♣
River: 5♥
Kanchan’s superior kicker holds, eliminating Verma from the competition.
Kanchan Cracks Mithun Mahesh’s Aces, Eliminates Him from the DPT Grand Highroller
Level: 15
Blinds: 4k/8k
Ante: 8k
PokerStars India ambassador Kanchan Sharma is on fire, claiming another scalp. From UTG, Kanchan raises to 16K, and Mithun Mahesh, sitting on the button, shoves all-in for 68K. Kanchan calls.
Board: 9♥ 7♥ 8♣ Q♦ 10♥
Kanchan Sharma: 9♥ J♦
Mithun Mahesh: A♠ A♣
Kanchan’s straight sends Mahesh to the rail, ending his high roller journey.
Zarvan Tumboli’s DPT Grand Highroller Journey Ends
Level: 15
Blinds: 4k/8k
Ante: 8k
In a crucial hand, Zarvan Tumboli moves all-in for 128K from middle position, and Harsh Bubna calls from the small blind.
Zarvan: 8♣ 8♦
Harsh: 10♥ 10♦
Board: 2♠ 5♠ 4♦ 2♣ 9♥
Bubna’s pocket tens hold, knocking out Zarvan from the tournament.
Akhilendra Singh Eliminated
Level: 15
Blinds: 4k/8k
Ante: 8k
In a short-stacked confrontation, Myron Pereira opens from UTG to 71K, and Akhilendra Singh shoves his remaining 41K from middle position.
Akhilendra: Q♥ K♠
Myron: A♥ K♣
Board: 8♦ 6♦ 5♠ 2♥ 4♣
Myron’s ace-high wins, sending Akhilendra to the exit.
Gagandeep Malik Busted by Kanchan Sharma
Level: 15
Blinds: 4k/8k
Ante: 8k
Gagandeep Malik raises to 21K from the hijack, and Kanchan Sharma, the PokerStars India ambassador, 3-bets to 40K from the button. Gagandeep shoves for 185K, and Kanchan calls.
Board: 10♠ 7♠ 3♦ 5♥ 2♥
Kanchan Sharma: 9♠ 9♣
Gagandeep Malik: A♠ K♣
Kanchan’s pocket nines stay strong, securing her another pot and eliminating Gagandeep from the high roller.
DPT Grand Highroller Prizepool & Payouts!
Level:15
Blinds: 4k/8k
Ante: 8k
The official prize pool and payouts have been announced for the DPT Grand Highroller. With a total of 138 entries, the prize pool has reached an impressive INR 1, 51,80,000. The tournament pays out the top 17 players, with the eventual champion walking away with the coveted bracelet and the INR 35,08,683 massive uptop prize. Here is a quick look at the payouts.
Payouts (INR)
1st – 3508683
2nd- 2596944
3rd- 1922126
4th- 1422662
5th- 1052983
6th- 779365
7th- 576847
8th- 426952
9th-377522
10-13 – 333814
14-17 – 295165
Late Registration Ends With 138 Entries
Level: 14
Blinds: 3k/6k
Ante: 6k
Late registration has officially closed for the DPT Grand Highroller locking in a total of 138 entries. The field is now set, and the battle intensifies as players fight for a spot in the money. The prize pool has swelled to INR 1,51,80,000, making every hand and decision count even more from this point on. Stay tuned in for our prizepool and payouts update ahead!
Vinay B Eliminated from DPT Grand High Roller
Level: 14
Blinds: 3k-6k
Ante: 6k
From the cutoff, Archit Khandelwal raises to 12k, and Vinay B goes all-in for 81k from the button. Archit calls.
- Archit: 8♣ 8♠
- Vinay: 4♣ 4♥
Board: A♠ K♥ 10♥ 2♠ 10♣
Vinay’s pocket fours don’t hold, and he is eliminated from the tournament.
Kumar Vatsal Doubles Up
Level: 14
Blinds: 3k-6k
Ante: 6k
Rohit Bhalla raises to 12k from the cutoff. Deepak Raina shoves all-in from the button, and Kumar Vatsal follows with an all-in call for 36k from the big blind. Rohit folds.
- Deepak: 8♣ 8♦
- Vatsal: K♣ 10♣
Board: Q♦ A♥ 4♣ J♠ 7♦
Vatsal hits a straight, doubling his stack.
Aman Parakh Eliminated from Grand High Roller
Level: 14
Blinds: 3k-6k
Ante: 6k
Aman Parakh moves all-in for 30k from UTG, and Siddharth Jain calls from the button.
- Aman: 6♥ 6♣
- Siddharth: A♣ K♠
Board: 10♠ 8♠ 4♠ J♦ 5♠
Siddharth’s flush knocks Aman out of the tournament.
Pranav Bagai Exits DPT Grand High Roller
Level: 14
Blinds: 3k-6k
Ante: 6k
Pre-flop, J. Raju raises to 15k from UTG. Pranav Bagai moves all-in for 58k, and Raju calls.
- Pranav: 9♥ 9♣
- J. Raju: A♣ 10♦
Board: 10♣ 4♠ 2♣ 3♠ J♥
Raju pairs his ten on the flop, knocking Pranav out of the High Roller event.
Akash Jajoo Doubles Up
Level: 13
Blinds: 3k-5k
Ante: 5k
In pre-flop action, Akash Jajoo goes all-in from UTG for 47k. Amit Tejura calls from the big blind.
- Akash: K♦ Q♦
- Amit: A♣ 7♣
Board: Q♠ 5♣ 4♠ 8♥ 9♣
Akash hits top pair and doubles up.
Ankit Wadhawan Knocked Out by Dhaval Mudgal
Level: 13
Blinds: 3k-5k
Ante: 5k
Ankit Wadhawan shoves from the hijack with J♥ 8♣ for 58k, and Dhaval Mudgal calls from the cutoff with A♦ 10♥.
Board: 3♦ 2♥ 5♥ K♥ 7♠
Dhaval’s ace-high holds, sending Ankit out of the tournament.
DPT May 2024 Main Event Champion’s High Roller Journey Ends
Level: 13
Blinds: 3k-5k
Ante: 5k
Pre-flop, Vinay B raises to 10k from the cutoff. Gera Abraham, the DPT May 2024 Main Event champion, goes all-in for 64k from the button with K♠ Q♥. J. Raju calls from the small blind with A♠ K♦, while Vinay folds.
Board: 3♠ 3♣ 6♦ 9♠ J♦
Raju’s ace-high hand stands, eliminating Gera from the High Roller event.
Binit Saraf’s High Roller Run Ends
Level: 13
Blinds: 3k-5k
Ante: 5k
Rishabh Chaudhary opens to 10k from UTG, and Binit Saraf shoves from the big blind with K♣ J♠ for 32k. Rishabh calls with K♦ Q♣.
Board: 4♥ 10♠ 5♦ 3♦ 2♦
Rishabh’s hand holds, ending Binit’s tournament run.
Vatsal Kumar Eliminated
Level: 12
Blinds: 2k-4k
Ante: 4k
Pre-flop, Nandan Pugalia raises to 8k, and Vatsal Kumar moves all-in for 51k. Nandan makes a quick call.
- Vatsal: K♣ 5♠
- Nandan: A♥ K♠
Board: 5♦ A♦ 4♣ 8♣ 9♦
Nandan pairs his ace on the flop, winning the pot and knocking Vatsal out of the tournament.
Welcome to Day 2 of DPT Grand Highroller (Bracelet Event)!
Hello and welcome back to the Deltin Royale Casino, where the stage is set for Day 2 of the Grand Highroller. The remaining 59 players are back to battle it out, each with their sights set on the prestigious bracelet and the massive uptop prize.
Shivam Shukla starts the day as the chip leader with 515k chips, but Shardul P (508,000) and Kanchan Sharma (395,000) are not far behind. It’s going to be a day filled with thrilling poker action as these top contenders compete for glory.
Other notable players returning for Day 2 include Pranav Bagai (286,000), Vikram Kumar (279,000), Sahil Chutani (259,000), Dhaval Mudgal (220,000), WSOP bracelet winner Kartik Ved (213,000), Kunal Patni (174,000), poker pro and coach Abhishek Goindi (96,000), and Zarvan Tumboli (58,000), each looking to leverage their chip stacks into a deep run and make their mark in this prestigious event.
Play for Day 2 begins in a while at 1:00 PM here at the Deltin Royale casino in Goa. Play will continue with 40-minute levels until a champion is crowned.Stay tuned for all the live updates, exciting hands, and dramatic showdowns as we bring you coverage from the Grand Highroller final day at the DPT Grand 2024!
Day 1 of DPT Grand Highroller Ends with Shivam Shukla Leading the Pack!
Level: 11
Blinds 1500/3000
Ante-3000
After a thrilling day of high-stakes action, Day 1 of the DPT Grand Highroller has come to a close at the Deltin Royale Casino, with Shivam Shukla emerging as the chip leader. Starting at 1:00 PM, players battled through a total of eleven 40-minute levels, displaying skill and determination to survive the day.
The event attracted a total of 99 entries, but by the end of the day, only 59 players remained, each aiming to secure a spot at the final table and claim the prestigious DPT Grand Highroller Bracelet. Shivam Shukla leads the remaining contenders with an impressive stack of 515,000 chips, followed closely by Shardul P with 508K chips and Kanchan Sharma with 395k chips
Among those still in the mix are several notable names, including Pranav Bagai (286,000), Vikram Kumar (279,000), Sahil Chutani (259,000), Dhaval Mudgal (220,000), WSOP bracelet winner Kartik Ved (213,000), Kunal Patni (174,000), poker pro and coach Abhishek Goindi (96,000), and Zarvan Tumboli (58,000), all looking to make a deep run in this marquee event.
Chip Counts of Players Returning for Day 2
- Shivam Shukla – 515,000
- Shardul P – 508,000
- Kanchan Sharma – 395,000
- Tejas Gada – 385,000
- Ashish Munot – 304,000
- Devang Yadav – 283,000
- Pranav Bagai – 286,000
- Vikram Kumar – 279,000
- Ritwik Khanna – 276,000
- Mithun Mahesh – 267,000
- Ankur Sehgal – 266,000
- Sahil Chutani – 259,000
- Allen Arun Bonsede – 245,000
- Dhaval Mudgal – 220,000
- Kartik Ved – 213,000
- Rishabh Choudhary – 202,000
- Gautam Sachdeva – 206,000
- Thakur Anand Mohan – 196,000
- P Thirupathi Reddy – 185,000
- Kunal Patni – 174,000
- Nikesh Chawla – 171,000
- Akhilendra Singh – 168,000
- Ramana Epparla – 167,000
- Akash Jajoo – 163,000
- Naresh Veeravalli – 162,000
- J Raju – 161,000
- Somshekhar KM – 156,000
- Rajat Kumar – 153,000
- Aman Parekh – 146,000
- Sumit Mitha – 138,000
- Stalin Manoharan – 136,000
- Vikaash Shah – 131,000
- Karan Satlani – 128,000
- Amit Kaushik – 127,000
- Chirag Sodha – 124,000
- Archit Khandelwal – 121,000
- Neeraj Sattawat – 119,000
- Siddharth Singhvi – 115,000
- Harsh Bubna – 106,000
- Amit Tejura – 105,000
- Ashwin V – 102,000
- Deepak Aggarwal – 101,000
- Ankit Wadhwan – 95,000
- Abhishek Goindi – 96,000
- Shaurya Kohli – 85,000
- Prafull Hasbe – 84,000
- Gera Abraham – 84,000
- Deepak Raina – 87,000
- Deepak Singh – 76,000
- Gautam Kaul – 76,000
- Kumar Vatsal – 67,000
- Satym Verma – 66,000
- Ramji Kishoreji G – 62,000
- Gaurav Sood – 62,000
- Zarvan Tumboli – 58,000
- Binit Saraf – 53,000
- Digvijay Lamba – 47,000
- Nishant Kumar – 39,000
- Ashish Ahuja – 40,000
The remaining players will be eyeing the massive top prize and the coveted bracelet.Day 2 resumes tomorrow at 1:00 PM. Play will continue with 40-minute levels until a champion is crowned. Stay tuned for all the updates and live action as we head towards crowning the DPT Grand 2024 Highroller champion!
Shardul Parthasarathi’s Full House Knocks Out Bhavesh Patel
Level: 11
Blinds: 1500/3000
Ante: 3000
Preflop, Bhavesh Patel raises to 9k from UTG+1. Shardul Parthasarathi, on the cutoff, three-bets to 35k. Bhavesh shoves all-in for 175k with A♠ K♣, and Shardul calls with Q♠ Q♥.
Board: J♠ J♣ Q♠ 4♠ 4♥
Shardul’s full house, Queens full of Jacks, takes down the pot, eliminating Bhavesh Patel from the high roller.
Adda52 Ambassador Arun Sriram Falls to Rishabh Choudhary’s Pocket Queens
Level: 10
Blinds: 1500/2500
Ante: 2500
Karan Kapoor opens from middle position to 12k. Arun Sriram, from the hijack, moves all-in for 39.5k. On the button, Rishabh Choudhary shoves over the top for 49.5k. Karan folds.
Board: 8♦ 7♠ 8♥ 5♠ 6♦
Arun shows K♣ J♣, but Rishabh’s Q♥ Q♦ holds strong, eliminating Arun Sriram from the tournament.
Gautam Kaul Busted
Level: 9
Blinds: 1000/2000
Ante: 2000
Preflop, Neeraj Sattawat raises to 4k from UTG. In the small blind, Tejas Gada calls, and Gautam Kaul, in the big blind, also calls.
Flop: Q♦ 8♦ Q♣
The action goes check-check-check.
Turn: J♣
Tejas checks, and Gautam checks as well. Neeraj bets 6k, Tejas calls, and Gautam raises to 19k. Neeraj folds, but Tejas responds with a re-raise to 45k. Gautam moves all-in for his remaining 125k, holding 10♥ 9♠, and Tejas calls with Q♥ J♦.
River: J♠
Tejas hits a full house, Queens full of Jacks, knocking Gautam Kaul out of the high roller.
97 Entries and Counting!
Level: 9
BLINDS:1000/2000
ANTE:2000.
The DPT Grand High Roller is in full swing. After level, there are an impressive 97 entries on the board. Out of the 97, there are over75 players remaining in contention. Some notables among them include Kunal Patni, Pranav Bagai, Dhaval Mudgal, Ritwik Khanna, Siddarth Singhvi, Deepak Raina, Kanchan Sharma, Vikaash Shah, Amit Kaushik, AbhishekGoindi and more
Pranav Bagai Eliminates Maulik Shukla
Level: 8
Blinds: 1000/1500
Ante: 1500
Preflop, Maulik Shukla, on the button, opens to 3k. Pranav Bagai, co-founder of Poker Sports League, calls from the small blind, and the big blind, Harsh, also calls.
Flop: 10♦ 9♠ 6♠
Pranav leads with a 5.5k bet, Harsh folds, and Maulik calls.
Turn: A♦
Pranav checks, and Maulik bets 15k. Pranav responds with a check-raise to 40k. Maulik moves all-in for over 80k, and Pranav calls.
River: 3♠
Pranav reveals A♥ 6♥ for two pairs, Aces and Sixes. Maulik’s Q♦ 8♦ is no good, and he is eliminated from the high roller as Pranav takes down the pot
Notable Chip Counts – Shivam Shukla Among Chip Leaders
Level: 8
Blinds: 1000-1500
Ante: 1500
1) SHIVAM SHUKLA – 315K.
2) KANCHAN SHARMA – 175K.
3) ABHISHEK GOINDI – 290K.
4) SHANDUL .P – 250K.
5) SATYAM VERMA – 215K .
6) RAMNA .E – 145K.
7) DEVANG YADAV – 240K.
8) AKHILENDRA SINGH – 215K.
9) MITHUN MAHESH – 280K.
10) RITWik KHANNA- 215K.
11) ANKUR SEHGAL – 172.5K
Bhavesh Patel’s Bold River Shove Eliminates Kovid Saraswat
Level: 7
Blinds: 700/1400
Ante: 1400
Preflop, Bhavesh Patel opens from UTG to 3k. Kovid Sarswat three-bets to 9k, and Bhavesh calls.
Flop: 5♦ 4♥ 3♥
Bhavesh checks, and Kovid bets 5k. Bhavesh calls.
Turn: 3♦
Bhavesh takes the lead with a bet of 15k, and Kovid quickly calls.River: 6♣
Without hesitation, Bhavesh moves all-in for 74k. Kovid calls, only to see Bhavesh reveal 10♠ 7♠ for a one-card straight. Kovid mucks his hand, sending his stack to Bhavesh.
Battle of Titans: Zarvan Tumboli Busted by Abhishek Goindi
Level: 6
Blinds: 600/1200
Ante: 1200
Zarvan Tamboli, in UTG+2, raises to 2.5k. Kumar Vatsal, from the middle position, makes the call. Abhishek Goindi, seated at the cutoff, three-bets to 7.5k. Both Zarvan and Kumar decide to call.
Flop: 2♦ 3♣ 6♠
Zarvan and Kumar check, prompting Goindi to fire a 7k continuation bet. Both opponents call.
Turn: 9♠
Once again, Zarvan and Kumar check. Goindi ups the aggression, betting 25k. Zarvan moves all-in for 99.9k, holding 6♦ 6♣. Vatsal folds, but Goindi snap-calls with K♦ K♣.
River: K♠
Zarvan was leading until the river with a set of sixes, but the K♠ completed Goindi’s set of Kings, knocking Zarvan out of the high roller.
Poker Coach Abhishek Goindi Busts Anand Thakur!
Level: 5
Blinds-500/1000
Ante-1000
In a thrilling showdown during Level 5 of the tournament, renowned poker pro and coach Abhishek Goindi has eliminated Anand Thakur from the high roller event!
In this hand, Abhishek opened the action with a raise to 2k. Anand, sitting in the hijack, responded with a raise to 8k. Button player Kanchan Sharma called, but Abhishek came back with a massive re-raise to 77k. Anand then went all-in for 78.3k. Kanchan opted to fold, while Goindi called 78.3k.
The cards were revealed:
- Anand: 10♣ 10♥
- Goindi: K♦ 9♦
The flop came down K♥ 10♦ 6♠, giving Anand a set but also setting the stage for drama. The turn brought the Q♦, and the river completed the board with the 4♦.
Abhishek managed to complete a flush by the river, taking down the pot and sending Anand to the rail. What a stunning play!
Seasoned Pro Dhaval Mudgal Joins the DPT Grand High Roller
Level: 5
BLINDS: 500/1000
Ante: 1000
The excitement continues to soar as Dhaval Mudgal enters the DPT Grand High Roller at the Deltin Royale in Goa! The inaugural WPT Vietnam champion and a musician-turned-poker pro, brings a wealth of experience to the table. With an impressive $767,178 in live earnings, Dhaval currently ranks 14th on India’s all-time money list. Already boasting prestigious live titles from APT, Poker Dream, and WPT, he will now be looking for his first DPT high roller title!
Adda52 Game Ambassador Arun Sriram Busted in Three-Way Action!
Level: 4
BLINDS: 400/800
ANTE:800.
In a dramatic hand during Level 4 of the tournament, Akhilendra Singh finds himself on the winning side of a three-way showdown, leading to the elimination of Adda52 Game Ambassador Arun Sriram!
Akhilendra opened from UTG 2 with a raise to 1600. Vineet Kumar on the button decided to call, and Arun Sriram in the small blind responded with a hefty raise to 8k, which both Akhilendra and Vineet called.
The flop came down 2♣ K♣ Q♣, setting the stage for some aggressive play. Arun led out with a bet of 7k, and both Akhilendra and Vineet made the call.
The turn brought the A♠, and things heated up as Arun moved all-in for 27.5k. Akhilendra quickly called, while Vineet went all-in for 81.4k, prompting another call from Akhilendra.
The river revealed the K♠, sealing the fate of the hand.
- Arun: A♦ Q♦
- Akhilendra: J♣ 8♣
- Vineet Kumar: 6♣ 4♣
In a stunning turn of events, Akhilendra scored a double up from Vineet while eliminating Arun Sriram from the tournament. What a thrilling hand! Stay tuned for more exciting action!
High Roller Action Heats Up: 50 Entries and Counting
Level: 4
Blinds: 400-800
Ante: 800
The DPT Grand High Roller is in full swing, and the excitement is palpable as the field continues to grow! We’ve hit a remarkable 50 entries and counting as players pile in for a shot at glory.
As we enter Level 4, some of the biggest names in poker are in the mix. Some notable recent entrants include PokerStars India ambassador Kanchan Sharma, seasoned pro Ankur Sehgal, 2019 WPT India Main Event champion Ashish Munot, and PokerBootCamp India co-founder and coach Abhishek Goindi.
With a strong turnout and fierce competition, the stakes are high, and the action is only going to get more intense. Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling event unfolds!
Ramna Epparla Busts Kunal Patni
Level: 3
Blinds:300/600
Ante:600
Pre-flop, Tejas Gada opened with a raise to 2k. Natural8 India Ambassador and director Kunal Patni responded from MP with a re-raise to 5k, and Ramna Epparla in the cutoff decided to call.
The flop came down 7♣ 8♣ 10♥.
Tejas checked, Kunal bet 10k, and Ramna made the call while Tejas opted to fold.
The turn brought the 3♠ and Kunal fired again with a bet of 25k, which Ramna called.
River: 10♣.
Kunal went all-in for 42.6k with 9♠ 10♠ and Ramna quickly called with J♣ 9♣.The final board read 7♣ 8♣ 10♥ 3♠ 10♣, giving Ramna a remarkable straight flush and sending Kunal to the rail. What a way to kick off the action! Stay tuned for more thrilling moments!
Rishab Rawat Exits Early
Level: 2
Blinds: 300/500
ANTE:500.
Rishab opened from the hijack with a raise to 4k, but Arun Sriram in the small blind quickly escalated the stakes, re-raising to 9k. Rishab then made a bold move, shoving all-in for 45.7k, which Arun promptly called.
- Arun: J♦ J♠
- Rishab: A♥ Q♣
The flop revealed 10♠ 6♣ 4♣, followed by 8♣ and 7♦ on the turn and river. Arun’s pocket jacks held firm, busting ace-queen and eliminating Rishab Rawat from the high roller event.
A Few Notables In The Field
Level: 2
Blinds: 300-500
Ante: 500
The DPT Grand High Roller is in full swing. As we can see, there over 24 players in the field and some notables among them include the likes of Natural8 India director and ambassador Kunal Patni, Deepak Singh, veteran poker pro Paawan Bansal, Shivam Shukla, WSOP bracelet winner Aditya Sushant, young gun Gaurav Sood and Shardul P to name a few.
Shuffle-Up & Deal – The DPT Grand High Roller Gets Underway
Level: 1
Blinds: 200-400
Ante: 400
With the customary announcement of “Shuffle-up & Deal”, the highly-anticipated high roller tournament gets underway. Players start with a 100k stack with the blinds starting at 200-400 and ante 100. Stay tuned in for live updates!
Welcome to the Live Coverage of the 2024 DPT Grand Highroller (Bracelet Event) – Event 6
Get ready for the ultimate poker showdown! The highly anticipated DPT Grand Highroller kicks off today, October 25th, at 1:00 PM, with Day 2 following on October 26th, also at 1:00 PM. With a buy-in of INR 1,25,000, players are set to battle it out for the prestigious bracelet and a massive prize pool. Each player starts with 1,00,000 chips and blinds begin at 200-400 with a 400 ante. Late registration remains open until the start of Level 14 on Day 2, offering ample time for players to join in on the action.
The tournament will feature 40-minute levels across both days, with 15-minute breaks after every 120 minutes of play to keep the momentum flowing. Expect fierce competition as some of the top pros take to the felt, all aiming for the coveted Highroller title. With deep stacks and plenty of play, this event promises an intense battle of skill and strategy.
The PokerProNews live reporting team is on-site to bring you all the action, from thrilling hands and key moments to images, prize pool updates, and field size. Stay tuned as we capture every pulse-pounding moment!
