PokerBaazi’s National Poker Series (NPS) India 2025 was a historic spectacle defined by relentless action, massive prize pools, and record-breaking participation. Running from February 23 to March 24, this four-week series saw both seasoned pros and emerging talents battling it out for the prestigious medals, leaderboard supremacy, and the ultimate title of ‘National Poker Champion’, who will be determined via the National Poker Champion Showdown, a ₹1 Crore GTD offline event to be held in Goa.
NPS 2025 in Numbers:
With an overwhelming 6,08,946 entries, ₹108 Crores+ in prize money, and 573 medals awarded, this year’s NPS shattered records. Here is a quick look at the key highlights and numbers from the latest edition:
>Total Prize Pool Awarded: ₹108+ Crores
>Total Entries: 6,08,946
>Total Medals Awarded: 573
>Biggest Winner: Bhavye Mittal (₹94.26 Lakhs)
>Players Winning ₹50L+: 8
>Players Winning ₹10L+: 268
> Players Winning ₹1L+ : Over 1400
>Key Highlight: Main Event – ₹10 Crore GTD
NPS Main Event -₹10 Crore GTD: Bhavye Mittal’s Career-Defining Victory
The crown jewel of NPS 2025, the 10 Crore GTD NPS#191 Main Event, which drew 7,594 entrants across nine starting flights for a shot at glory. Out of the massive field, 702 contenders made it to Day 2 on Monday at 7:30 PM. Following close to 9-hour of action, Bhavye ‘noobnoob’ Mittal etched his name in poker history as the fifth-ever NPS Main Event champion, securing the prestigious NPS Gold Medal and a life-changing payout of ₹94.26 Lakhs in top prize—the largest score of his career.
Dhruvin Kothari finished runner-up, making his debut NPS appearance count by securing ₹82.11 Lakhs and silver medal. Pratik Manjrekar took the final spot on the podium, earning ₹60.64 Lakh and a bronze medal.
Main Event (NPS#191) – ₹10 Crore GTD Final Table Payouts
1. Bhavye ‘noobnoob’ Mittal – ₹94,26,031*
2. Dhruvin ‘thepokerplayer’ Kothari – ₹82,10,726*
3. Pratik ‘zpAAced’ Manjrekar – ₹60,64,242*
4. Aman ‘KarmaPoker’ Parakh – ₹34,00,000
5. Abheek ‘SHIPITUP18’ Nagpal – ₹25,70,000
6. Ashish ‘Imgabru’ Kumar – ₹21,10,000
7. Akshay ‘powershell’ Asawa – ₹16,90,000
8. Abhinav ‘griezmann’ Iyer – ₹13,50,000
Vikram Mishra Takes Down Golden Rush (NPS#190) – ₹1 Crore GTD
One of the most exciting events to unfold on the final day of the series, the Golden Rush, lived up to its name, drawing 8,635 entries via nine flights. Over 996 survivors returned for the final day of the Golden Rush. Following over 8.5 hours of intense action, Vikram Mishra claimed the victory, earning the coveted gold medal and an impressive ₹6.02 Lakhs after a four-way deal.
Golden Rush (NPS#190) – ₹1 Crore GTD Final Table Payouts
1.Vikram ‘poker_lover’ Mishra – ₹6,02,000*
2.Rahul ‘pokerdolt’ Lal – ₹7,12,000*
3.Zarvan ‘MomSaid5Bet’ Tumboli – ₹5,29,000*
4.Ambika ‘IronThrone’ Chowdhury – ₹6,55,000*
5.Sub1210 – ₹2,73,000
6.Kapil ‘spady’ Arora – ₹2,15,000
7.kalidass87 – ₹1,62,000
8.Anand Babu ‘flattery’ Pallikona – ₹1,29,000
Zarvan Tumboli’s NPS Domination: 6 Medals & Unstoppable Form
With over 12 live victories and $822,874 in live earnings, PokerBaazi Team Pro Zarvan Tumboli is one of the most decorated poker players in India. He had an incredible run at the recently-concluded NPS 2025, finishing it with six medals, including a spectacular Gold in the 50L GTD NPS#6 Marathon (₹5.68 Lakhs). His consistency and deep finishes across multiple formats reaffirmed his status as one of India’s finest poker talents. His final haul included:
Gold – NPS#6 Marathon – ₹5,68,500
Silver – NPS#14 (PLO-6) Megadive – ₹3,03,400
Silver – NPS#20 (PLO-5) – ₹2,62,559
Silver – NPS#67 Tuesday Tornado (₹1 Crore GTD) – ₹11,92,000
Silver – PLO-5 HighRoller – ₹5.43 Lakhs
NPS 2025 Leaderboard: Bhanu Prakash KC Tops the Charts
Bhanu Prakash KC, a software engineer from Karnataka, topped both the India Leaderboard and the Series Leaderboard in the 2025 edition. He showcased unmatched consistency, resilience, and strategic mastery, securing an impressive 5 medals, including 3 Gold and 2 Silver medals. His incredible performance through the series earned him 38,714 points from 158 cashes and a grand ₹30 Lakh prize, solidifying his reputation as a leaderboard crusher.
Rising Star Aman Parakh clinched second spot on the NPS Series Leaderboard. With a fourth-place finish in the Main Event and 104th place in the Golden Rush on the final day, he added 2,543 points, bringing his total to 36,756 points from 158 cashes. This feat earned him a ₹20 Lakhs prize and an extra 10 Lakhs from the final day performance. The final spot on the podium went to Vinay Rajpal, who showcased remarkable consistency and strategic mastery throughout the series. He racked in 166 cashes, accumulating 36,545 points to earn him ₹15 Lakhs.
Final Showdown – National Poker Champion to be Crowned in Goa
The National Poker Series introduced the National Poker Champion (NPC) Showdown this time. This exciting live event to be held in Goa will see the top 12 players from the NPS India Leaderboard compete for the ultimate honor: India’s National Poker Champion title. With a ₹1 Crore GTD prize pool, this grand event promises to be the most prestigious tournament in India, featuring intense battles amongst top 12 players, who include:
1.Karnataka – Bhanu Prakash KC
2.Gujarat – Mohit Bohra
3.Delhi – Saahib Bawa
4.Kerala – Sreekanth Narayan
5.Maharashtra – Zarvan Tumboli
6.Haryana – Snehil Aggarwal
7.UP – Vikhyat Ahlawat
8.Rajasthan – Anish Vijayvergiya
9.Tamil Nadu – Aditya Sushant
10.Chandigarh – Ankit Wadhawan
11.West Bengal – Goonjan Mall
12.Arunachal Pradesh – Wilson Yomso
NPS 2025 – A New Era for India’s Online Poker
With a record-breaking prize pool, intense competition, and the debut of the National Poker Champion Showdown, NPS 2025 was truly historic, reaffirming its status as India’s most prestigious online poker event.
As poker continues to grow in India, the roaring success of NPS 2025 sets the stage for an even bigger and more thrilling extravaganza in 2026. Meanwhile, the poker community eagerly awaits the live showdown in Goa, where India’s best will battle for the National Poker Champion title!
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Sources: PokerBaazi & PokerGuru
