Deltin Poker Tournament Grand 2024 Grand Championship

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Ashwin Vijay Dominates Final Table to Capture DPT Grand 2024 Championship Title!

The DPT Grand 2024 has finally found its champion, with Ashwin Vijay seizing victory after an intense competition among 421 entries. Vijay outlasted all to claim the coveted title, bracelet, and an impressive payday of INR 34,01,055.56. Nikhil Gutta, finishing as the runner-up, took home the biggest payout of INR 37,13,653.44 following an ICM deal between the final two players.

The heads-up battle was brief yet thrilling, lasting only a few hands. On the final hand, Nikhil Gutta went all-in with his remaining 1,875,000 chips, and Ashwin Vijay quickly called.

• Nikhil: Ad 8c
• Ashwin: 5s 5h
• Board: 7d 4h 7s Jd 10s

Ashwin’s pocket fives held strong, securing him the DPT Grand championship title and the coveted bracelet.

Final Table Payouts (INR)

1. Ashwin Vijay – ₹34,01,055.56
2. Nikhil Gutta – ₹37,13,653.44
3. Goldi Chawla – ₹20,59,935
4. Atul Nandi – ₹16,17,575
5. Mithun Mahesh – ₹11,86,309
6. Ranjeet Negi – ₹8,70,193
7. Kunal Patni – ₹6,38,481
8. Nitesh Baliyan – ₹4,68,637
9. Abhishek Paul – ₹3,44,140

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Ashwin Vijay Seizes the Lead with a Crucial Double Up

Level: 30
Blinds: 100k/200k
Ante: 200k

During a pivotal hand, Nikhil Gutta opened from the button to 500k, and Ashwin Vijay defended from the big blind.

Flop: As 7d Js
Ashwin checked, Nikhil bet 500k, and Ashwin called.

Turn: 7s
Ashwin led out with a 1M bet, and Nikhil called.

River: 5d
Ashwin moved all-in for 2.2M, and Nikhil called to see Ashwin’s Kc 7h for trips, doubling him up and giving him the decisive chip lead.

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Heads-Up Deal

Reaching the final showdown, Ashwin and Nikhil have agreed on an ICM deal. Nikhil, with a larger stack of 9,875,000 will claim INR 37,13,653.44, while Ashwin, holding 2,800,000, will walk away with INR 34,01,055.56. Stay tuned in for more updates!

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Goldi Chawla Eliminated in 3rd Place (₹22,05,935)

Level: 30
Blinds: 100k/200k
Ante: 200k

Nikhil Gutta opened to 500k, and Goldi Chawla from the small blind shoved all-in for 2.1 million. Gutta made the call.

• Nikhil Gutta: A♣ K♠
• Goldi Chawla: A♥ 9♣

Board: Q♥ 7♠ 2♠ J♦ 6♦

Gutta’s king kicker dominated, securing him the pot and eliminating Goldi Chawla in 3rd place. This pot secured Gutta a significant lead into the heads-up battle for the coveted title and bracelet.

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Atul Nandi Finishes in 4th Place (₹16,17,575)

Level: 30
Blinds: 100k/200k
Ante: 200k

In a pre-flop action, Ashwin Vijay opened to 400k from under the gun, and small blind Atul Nandi responded by going all-in for 575k. Vijay made the call.

• Atul Nandi: Q♥ 9♦
• Ashwin Vijay: A♣ 9♠

Board: 5♥ J♦ 7♦ 6♠ 5♠

Vijay’s ace-high held strong, bringing Nandi’s journey to an end in 4th place.

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Mithun Mahesh Bows Out in 5th Place (₹11,86,309)

Level: 29
Blinds: 75k/150k
Ante: 150k

Mithun Mahesh raised to 400k from under the gun, and Nikhil Gutta from the cutoff shoved all in with a larger stack. Mahesh called for his remaining 2250k.

• Nikhil Gutta: A♦ Q♣
• Mithun Mahesh: J♠ J♦

Board: 7♦ A♠ 4♠ 8♥ 3♠

Gutta hit an ace on the flop, eliminating Mithun Mahesh in 5th place.

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Ranjeet Negi Eliminated in 6th Place (₹8,70,193)

Level: 28
Blinds: 75k/125k
Ante: 125k

Ranjeet Negi open-shoved for 275k from under the gun, and Goldi Chawla re-raised to 800k, forcing all others to fold.

• Ranjeet Negi: Q♣ 5♣
• Goldi Chawla: A♠ 7♠

Board: A♥ 9♥ 3♣ 2♠ K♠

Chawla finds an ace on the flop, to eliminate Ranjeet Negi in 6th place

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Kunal Patni Exits in 7th Place (₹6,38,481)

Level: 26
Blinds: 40k/80k
Ante: 80k

Ashwin Vijay raised to 160k, and Kunal Patni called from the big blind.

Flop: 8♥ 10♦ 4♠

Patni moved all in for 455k, and Vijay called.

• Ashwin Vijay: 10♥ J♠
• Kunal Patni: Q♦ 4♣

Turn and River: J♣ A♦

Vijay’s top pair on the flop improved to two pairs on the turn, securing the pot and ending Kunal Patni’s deep run in 7th place.

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Nitesh Baliyan Finishes in 8th Place (₹4,68,637)

Level: 26
Blinds: 40k/80k
Ante: 80k

Ashwin Vijay raised to 160k from the cutoff, and Nitesh Baliyan went all-in from the button for 365k. Vijay called.

• Nitesh Baliyan: 7♥ 7♣
• Ashwin Vijay: J♦ 10♥

Board: 10♣ J♥ 9♦ A♣ A♠

Vijay’ won it with two pairs, eliminating Nitesh Baliyan in 8th place.

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Abhishek Paul Eliminated (9th – ₹3,44,140) By Mithun Mahesh

Level: 26
Blinds: 40k/80k
Ante: 80k

Mithun Mahesh opened with a raise to 160k, and Abhishek Paul moved all-in from the middle position for 175k. Mahesh called.

• Mithun Mahesh: A♥ 9♥
• Abhishek Paul: Q♦ 10♦

Board: 2♠ 4♥ 2♣ 6♣ 9♣

Mahesh spiked a 9 on the river, securing the pot and eliminating Abhishek Paul in 9th place.

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Ashwin Vijay Doubles Up

Level: 25
Blinds: 30k/50k
Ante: 60k

 Ashwin Vijay raised to 120k from an early position. Mithun Mahesh re-raised to 300k. 

Vijay responded with a 600k raise, and Mahesh bumped it up again to 900k. 

Vijay then moved all in for 1.2 million, and Mahesh called.

• Mithun Mahesh: K♠ K♥
• Ashwin Vijay: A♦ A♥

Board: 6♦ Q♣ 7♣ 6♠ 6♥

In this high-stakes battle of pocket kings vs pocket aces, Vijay’s aces held strong, allowing him to double up.

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DPT Grand Championship Final Table Set with Nitesh Baliyan in the Lead!

Level: 25
Blinds: 30k-60k, Ante: 60k

The excitement is at its peak as we reach the highly anticipated final table of the DPT Grand Championship, with Nitesh Balian commanding the chip lead. Each finalist is guaranteed a minimum payout of ₹3,44,140, but every player’s focus remains firmly on the coveted bracelet and the ultimate top prize of ₹41,06,095.

Here’s how the stacks are looking as we enter the final showdown:

1. Nitesh Baliyan – 3,365k
2. Nikhil Gutta – 2,420k
3. Ashwin Vijay – 2,355k
4. Ranjeet Negi – 1 million
5. Goldi Chawla – 875k
6. Kunal Patni – 695k
7. Abhishek Paul – 635k
8. Atul Nandi – 570k

Each player has battled through a field of tough competitors to get here, and with the final payouts in sight, it’s anyone’s game.

Final Table Payouts (INR):

1st – ₹41,06,095
2nd – ₹30,08,614
3rd – ₹22,05,935
4th – ₹16,17,575
5th – ₹11,86,309
6th – ₹8,70,193
7th – ₹6,38,481
8th – ₹4,68,637
9th – ₹3,44,140

Stay tuned as the DPT Grand Championship final table unfolds, with each hand bringing us closer to crowning the next champion!

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 Final Table Bubble – Shardul Parthasarathi Finishes in 10th Place (₹2,53,878)

Level: 24
Blinds: 25k/50k
Ante: 50k

Shardul P raised to 150k from the button. Mithun Mahesh re-raised to 400k, and Shardul went all-in for 1.6 million. Mahesh quickly called.

• Shardul P: A♣ Q♠
• Mithun Mahesh: K♠ K♥

Board: 7♣ 9♦ 6♣ 4♠ 3♠

Mahesh’s pocket kings held strong,  ending Shardul’s impressive run just shy of the final table, as he got eliminated in 10th place.

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Vinay B Bows Out in 11th Place (₹2,53,878)

Level: 24
Blinds: 25k/50k
Ante: 50k

After losing a majority of his stack in the pregious hand against Goldi Chawla, Vinay B in the big blind was automatically all-in for 10k. Kunal Patni opened to 100k, and Goldi Chawla called.

Flop: K♦ 7♣ J♣
Patni and Goldi both checked.

Turn: 8♣
Patni checked, and Goldi bet 175k. Patni called.

River: K♣
Both players checked.

• Vinay B: 2♦ 7♥
• Kunal Patni: K♠ 10♠
• Goldi Chawla: Q♠ 7♠

Patni’ made trips with kings and took down the pot, eliminating Vinay B in 11th place.

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Goldi Chawla Doubles Up Through Vinay B

Level: 24
Blinds: 25k/50k
Ante: 50k

Vinay B from UTG raised to 475k, and Goldi Chawla from the small blind shoved for 670k. Vinay B shoved for 680k.

• Goldy Chawla: A♣ A♥
• Vinay B: J♠ Q♠

Board: 8♦ 5♠ 6♠ 3♦ 7♣

Chawla’s pocket aces held up, doubling his stack and sending Vinay B to the danger zone.

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Armaan Kochhar Finishes in 12th Place (₹2,53,878)

Level: 23
Blinds: 20k/40k
Ante: 40k

Pre-flop, Armaan Kochhar raised to 90k from an early position, and Ashwin Vijay re-raised to 225k. Armaan then shoved for 1,395k, and Vijay snap-called.

• Armaan Kochhar: Q♠ A♦
• Ashwin Vijay: Q♥ Q♠

Board: A♥ 3♣ 8♣ Q♣ 3♦

Armaan Kochhar led through the flop, but the queen on the turn and the three on the river gave Ashwin Vijay a full house. Armaan Kochhar finished in 12th place.

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J.Raju ( 14th – ₹2,15,669) & Mohammad Azhar (13th – ₹2,53,878) Exit Grand Championship 

Level: 23
Blinds: 20k/40k
Ante: 40k

Hand 1: 

Shardul P opened to 80k from the hijack position, and J Raju called from the big blind position.

Flop: A♣ 3♦ Q♣

J Raju went all-in for 260k, and Shardul snap-called.

• J Raju: 3♣ J♣
• Shardul P: A♠ 4♠

Turn: 2♥
River: A♥

Shardul P made trips of aces, eliminating J Raju in 14th Place.

Hand 2:

Shardul from UTG opened to 80k, and Azhar M Tak from the big blind called.

Flop: 3♠ 2♣ K♠

Azhar checked, Shardul bet 40k, and Azhar called.

Turn: Q♦

Azhar checked again, Shardul bet 75k, and Azhar shoved all in. Shardul snap-called.

• Mohammad Azhar: K♦ 9♠
• Shardul P: A♥ A♦

River: 2♦

Shardul P’s pocket aces remained the best hand, sending Mohammad Azhar out in 13th place.

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Ankit Wadhawan’s Run Ends in 15th Place (₹2,15,669)

Level: 23
Blinds: 20k/40k
Ante: 40k

Ankit Wadhawan from an early position open-shoved for 275k, and Nikhil Gutta from the button shoved for 745k. The small blind and big blind folded their hands.

• Ankit Wadhawan: K♣ 8♣
• Nikhil: 7♣ 7♥

Board: 3♦ 6♦ 5♣ 4♣ 5♥

Nikhil’s pocket sevens held up against the king-eight of Wadhawan, eliminating him in 15th place.

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Ravinder Singh Finishes in 16th Place (₹2,15,669)

Level: 23
Blinds: 20k/40k
Ante: 40k

Under the gun, a player raised to 80k. Ravinder Singh from UTG+1 shoved for 105k, Ankit Wadhawan from the cutoff also went all-in, and Ashwin Vijay from the big blind shoved with 565k. Seeing the intense multi-way action, the UTG player folded his hand.

• Ravinder Singh: 7♣ 6♣
• Ankit Wadhawan: A♠ K♣
• Ashwin Vijay: J♥ J♦

Board: 9♠ 9♥ 7♦ 5♣ Q♣

Ashwin Vijay’s hand held up, allowing him to scoop both pots and eliminate Ravinder Singh in 16th place. This hand left Ankit Wadhawan with a crumbling stack.

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Abraham Gera’s Grand Championship Run Ends in 17th Place (₹2,15,669)

Level: 23
Blinds: 20k/40k
Ante: 40k

DPT May 2024 Main Event Abraham Gera’s run has ended. Gera from the big blind went all-in for 90k, and Shardul P snap-called.

• Abraham Gera: 6♣ Q♥
• Shardul P: 8♠ 7♣

Board: 4♠ 10♣ K♠ 7♥ 2♥

Shardul paired his seven on the turn, eliminating Gera in 17th place.

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Gokul Raj Out in 18th Place (₹1,83.267) 

Level: 22
Blinds: 15k/30k
Ante: 30k

Ankit Wadhawan raised to 60k from UTG, and Gokul Raj re-raised to 205k. Ankit went all-in for his massive stack of 535k, and Gokul called with a total stack of 235k.

• Ankit Wadhawan: A♥ Q♥
• Gokul Raj: 10♣ A♣

Board: K♣ 2♥ 5♠ 8♣ K♦

Gokul was unable to improve his hand and was eliminated in 18th place.

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Ridhesh Sejpal Eliminated in 19th Place (₹1,83.267) By Kunal Patni

Level: 22
Blinds: 15k/30k
Ante: 30k

Kunal Patni opened to 60k and snap-called Ridhesh Sejpal’s all-in for 300k.

• Ridhesh Sejpal: A♣ J♦
• Kunal Patni: A♠ K♣

Board: 9♣ 8♠ 2♣ 4♠ 10♣

Patni’s hand held up, ending Sejpal’s deep run in 19th place.

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Former DPT Champion Shivam Shukla Finishes in 20th Place (₹1,83.267)

Level: 22
Blinds: 15k/30k
Ante: 30k

Abraham Gera raised to 60k from the middle position, Atul Nandi went all-in from the cutoff, and Shivam Shukla re-shoved from the big blind, prompting Gera to fold.

• Atul Nandi: Q♣ Q♠
• Shivam Shukla: 9♣ 9♥

Board: J♣ 5♣ A♣ 8♦ 3♦

Shukla’s pocket nines did not hold up against Nandi’s pocket queens, eliminating Shukla in 20th place.

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Gaurav Gupta Bows Out in 21st Place (₹1,83.267)

Level: 22
Blinds: 15k/30k
Ante: 30k

In a pre-flop all-in action, Gaurav Gupta open-shoved from the button for 420k, and Abhishek Paul shoved with a covering stack from the small blind.

• Gaurav Gupta: A♥ 10♣
• Abhishek Paul: 8♥ 8♦

Board: 5♠ 2♦ 4♥ K♥ 5♣

Paul’s pocket eights held up, knocking out Gupta in 21st place.

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Aman Parakh’s Run Ends in 22nd Place (₹1,83.267)

Level: 22
Blinds: 15k/30k
Ante: 30k

Vinay B raised to 60k and called the all-in from the cutoff by Aman Parakh for 455k.

• Aman Parakh: Q♠ Q♥
• Vinay B: A♠ K♥

Board: K♣ 3♥ 2♠ 9♥ K♦

Vinay made trips of kings, sending Aman Parakh out in 22nd place.

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Kritarth Pant Bows Out in 23rd Place (₹1,83.267)

Level: 21
Blinds: 15k/25k
Ante: 25k

In a pre-flop all-in action, Kritarth Pant open-shoved for 220k from the middle position, and Atul Nagpal shoved his 300k stack from the small blind.

• Kritarth Pant: A♣ J♣
• Atul Nandi: A♥ K♥

Board: 10♦ 6♣ A♦ 8♣ 6♦

Atul’s big slick held up, knocking out Kritarth Pant in 23rd place.

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Nishant Kumar Finishes in 24th position (₹1,83.267)

Level: 21
Blinds: 15k/20k
Ante: 20k

Nishant Kumar from an early position went all-in for 150k, and Armaan Kochhar snap-called.

• Nishant Kumar: A♠ 9♥
• Armaan Kochhar: A♥ Q♥

Board: A♦ J♣ 3♣ 5♣ 8♦

Kochhar’s queen kicker held, eliminating Nishant Kumar in 24th place.

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Vaibhav Shah’s Championship Run Ends in 25th Place (₹1,83.267)

Level: 21
Blinds: 15k/20k
Ante: 20k

Vaibhav Shah, from the button, open-shoved for 215k. Ridesh Sejpal moved all-in with a larger stack, and the big blind folded.

• Vaibhav Shah: A♣ 9♦
• Ridesh Sejpal: A♠ Q♠

Board: J♣ 4♣ J♦ 10♦ 6♣

Sejpal’s ace queen held up, eliminating Vaibhav Shah in 25th place.

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Sagar Raj Heads Rail in 26th Place (₹1,83.267)

Level: 21
Blinds: 15k/20k
Ante: 20

Sagar Raj open-shoved from the big blind for 100k, and Gokul Raj snap-called from an early position.

• Sagar Raj: 8♠ 8♥
• Gokul Raj: Q♠ 8♦

Board: 6♥ A♠ 2♣ Q♦ K♦

Sagar Raj’s pocket eights were in the lead on the flop, but Gokul spiked a queen on the turn to eliminate Sagar Raj, ending his championship run.

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Binit Saraf Finishes in 27th Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 21
Blinds: 15k/20k
Ante: 20k

Binit Saraf, from the small blind, open-shoved for 195k, and Nikhil snap-called from the big blind.

• Binit Saraf: A♦ 9♦
• Nikhil: Q♥ 5♥

Board: 7♥ 8♣ 3♠ 5♦ K♦

Saraf was ahead initially, but Nikhil spiked a 5 on the turn to eliminate Saraf from the tournament.

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Karan Sitlani Exits in 28th Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 21
Blinds: 15k/20k
Ante: 20k

Under the gun, Mohammad Azhar opened to 50k and then called the all-in of Karan Sitlani for 215k.

• Mohammad Azhar: Q♦ Q♠
• Karan Sitlani: A♣ J♦

Board: 8♦ 7♦ 5♣ 4♦ 10♠

Azhar’s queens held up, sending Sitlani out in 28th place.

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Amit Tejuria’s Grand Championship Journey Ends in 29th Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 20
Blinds: 10k/20k
Ante: 20

Pre-flop: Amit Tejura open-shoved for 100k, and Shardul P snap-called.

• Amit Tejura: Q♦ 8♦
• Shardul P: K♥ 9♣

Board: 5♦ 4♦ 6♠ K♣ 4♥

Amit flopped straight draw but the rest of the board did not help. Shardul, who hit a king on the turn, took down the pot, ending Tejura’s journey in 29th place.

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Akhilendra Singh Finishes 30th ( ₹1,55,785)

Level: 20
Blinds: 10k/20k
Ante: 20k

Pre-flop, Akhilendra Singh from button raised to 50k, Ankit Wadhawan from the big blind, went all in and Singh called for 460k.

Ankit Wadhawan: 4c 4s

Akhilendra Singh: Ad Ks 

Board: 8h 3c 9h 3d 6c 

Wadhawan’s pocket fours held up to knock out Akhilendra Singh in 30th Place.

Meanwhile, we also saw Uday and Biplave Kumar heading to the rail.

Uday Kwatra 31st Place (₹1,55,785)

Biplave Kumar 32nd Place (₹1,55,785)

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Armaan Kochhar Busts Kartik Ved in 33rd Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 19
Blinds: 10k/15k
Ante: 15k

Pre-flop: Kartik Ved went all in for 104k, and Armaan Kochhar, from the button, tanked before calling with a bigger stack.

• Kartik Ved: K♠ 9♦
• Armaan Kochhar: J♣ K♣

Board: Q♦ 5♦ 6♥ 4♥ 5♠

Kochhar’s king-high held up, eliminating Kartik Ved in 33rd place.

Meanwhile several other players got eliminated in between, including:

Ramana E 34th place (₹1,55,785)

Vikram Kumar 35th place (₹1,55,785)

Ritwik Khanna 36th place (₹1,55,785)

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Taruna Kamdar Finishes in 37th Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 19
Blinds: 10k/15k
Ante: 15k

Pre-flop: Taruna Kamdar open-shoved for 98k, and Shardul P snap-called.

• Taruna Kamdar: A♦ 9♠
• Shardul P: A♠ 10♦

Board: 8♠ 10♠ 3♦ Q♣ 2♣

As Shardul connected a 10 on the board, Kamdar found her way out from the tournament in 37th place.

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Naresh Veeravalli Eliminated in 38th Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 18
Blinds: 6k/12k
Ante: 12k

Pre-flop: Naresh Veeravalli, from the cutoff, open-shoved for 114k. The small blind folded, and Ashwin Vijay called from the big blind.

• Naresh Veeravalli: A♥ 5♥
• Ashwin Vijay: 4♠ 4♦

Board: 6♥ 6♠ 8♥ 9♦ Q♣

Ashwin Vijay’s pocket fours held, eliminating Naresh Veeravalli in 38th place.

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Recent Eliminations (44th to 39th – ₹1,55,785):

• 44th: Amit Kaushik – ₹1,55,785
• 43rd: Karan Kapur – ₹1,55,785
• 42nd: Vishal Madan – ₹1,55,785
• 41st: Ashish Munot – ₹1,55,785
• 40th: Naveen Kumar – ₹1,55,785
• 39th: Sandipan Das – ₹1,55,785

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Naveen Kumar Busts in 40th Place (₹1,55,785)

Level: 18
Blinds: 6k/12k
Ante: 12k

Pre-flop: Abhishek Paul, from the middle position, called. Naveen Kumar, in the small blind, raised to 40k, and Paul called.

Flop: 9♠ 7♣ 8♥

Naveen checked, Abhishek bet 75k, and Naveen went all in for 335k. Abhishek called with two pairs.

• Naveen Kumar: K♠ K♦
• Abhishek Paul: 9♣ 8♣

Turn: 6♥
River: A♥

Abhishek Paul’s two pairs remained strong, sending Naveen Kumar out in 40th place.

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Recent Eliminations From 53rd to 46th (₹1,32,480)

53rd: Kanchan Sharma (₹1,32,480)

52nd: Dhaval Doshi (₹1,32,480)

51st: Anish Arora (₹1,32,480)

49th: Ankit Jain (₹1,32,480)

48th: Anshul Bagai (₹1,32,480)

46th: Shravan Kumar Singh (₹1,32,480)

DPT Grand Championship Payouts

Level: 17
Blinds: 5,000/10,000
Ante: 10,000

After three thrilling starting flights, the 60K buy-in Grand Championship attracted an impressive 421 entries, building a prize pool of ₹2,21,02,500. The top 54 finishers will share the rewards, with the champion claiming the prestigious bracelet and ₹41,06,095.

Payout (INR):
1st – ₹41,06,095
2nd – ₹30,08,614
3rd – ₹22,05,935
4th – ₹16,17,575
5th – ₹11,86,309
6th – ₹8,70,193
7th – ₹6,38,481
8th – ₹4,68,637
9th – ₹3,44,140
10th-13th – ₹2,53,878
14th-17th – ₹2,15,669
18th-26th – ₹1,83,267
27th-44th – ₹1,55,785
45th-54th – ₹1,32,480

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Shuffle up and deal – Day 2 of the DPT Grand Championship’ Begins

• Level: 17
• Blinds: 5,000/10,000
• Ante: 10,000

Shuffle up and deal – Day 2 of the DPT Grand Championship’ kicks off at Deltin Royale in Goa! With 54 players taking their seats, the action resumes at Level 17, blinds at 5k-10k with a 10k ante. Stay tuned as the battle for the series’ grandest title heats up!

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Welcome to Day 2 of the DPT Grand Championship (Bracelet)!

Hello and welcome back to the prestigious Deltin Royale Casino, where the stage is set for an electrifying Day 2 of the DPT Grand Championship! After three intense starting flights—Day 1A (87 entries and 11 survivors), 1B (138 entries and 17 survivors) and 1C (196 entries and 26 survivors)—the 54 surviving players are ready to return to the felt and battle it out for the ultimate prize: the DPT Grand Championship bracelet and the title of Grand Champion.

Leading the charge into Day 2 is none other than Natural8 India director and ambassador Kunal Patni who qualified from Day 1B with a massive stack of 861k. He is followed by DPT May 2024 Micro Main Event champion and DPT Grand PLO 5 Bouny runner-up Naveen Kumar (486000) and Sagar Raj (484000), the winner of DPT Grand Rush and Highroller, and Kritarth Pant (446000).

Other notables in contention include Rising star RITWIK KHANNA (354000), SHARDUL PARTHASARATHI (319000), WSOP bracelet winner ADITYA SUSHANT (216000), WPT India Main Event Champion ASHISH MUNOT (218000), DPT Main Event champion SAHIL CHUTANI (74000),MITHUN MAHESH (251000), DPT May 2024 Main Event champion GERA ABRAHAM (281000, DPT Champion SHIVAM SHUKLA (301000) & WSOP Bracelet winner KARTIK VED (260000) to name a few. 

Not to forget, there are two ladies still in contention including PokerStars India ambassador and DPT champion Kanchan Sharma (77000) andTaruna Kamdar (142000). 

Play resumes at 1:00 PM with 40-minute levels, and the action will continue until the final table is set. The journey is far from over, and every hand counts as the competition heats up.

List of Day 2 Players Along With Chip Counts