The last week on the virtual felts saw several big winners, but two players who truly stood out were Neel Joshi and Tarun Goyal. Both have been in outstanding form of late, showcasing their skill and solidifying their prominence in the Indian poker community.
Neel Joshi’s Unstoppable Momentum
Neel Joshi, who recently amassed a whopping INR 12.71 Lakhs in weekly winnings, continued his streak this past Sunday by dominating the Natural8 India tables. Joshi made three impressive deep runs, including a runner-up finish in the Sunday KICK-OFF 125 for INR 14.32 Lakhs, a 69th-place finish in the GG Masters High Rollers 1050 for INR 2.57 Lakhs, and a 24th-place finish in the Bounty Warm Up 88, for INR 1.15 Lakhs to his earnings.
With these stellar performances, the new PokerStars India Brand Ambassador, managed to rake in over INR 18.36 Lakhs, pushing his annual winnings to an incredible INR 5.44 Crores. This makes him the record holder for the most money won by an Indian on the online felts in a single year.
Joshi did not stop there. He outperformed 623 competitors to secure the 87th spot in the Turbo NLH Championship 2500, earning INR 5.38 Lakhs. He also placed 164th out of a massive field of 1,437 in the MONSTER STACK 1500 on Natural8 India, pocketing INR 3.08 Lakhs. These performances not only highlight Joshi’s strategic brilliance but also solidify his status as one of India’s top online poker players.
Tarun Goyal’s Winning Streak
Another player making headlines is Tarun Goyal from Bathinda, Punjab. Fresh off two jaw-dropping eight-figure scores last week, including an iconic INR 1.09 Crore WSOP Online Bracelet victory, Goyal continued his impressive run. On Monday, he came close to winning another bracelet, finishing 9th in Natural8 India’s WSOP Online Event #6 $1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em, which earned him INR 32.45 Lakhs. Additionally, he placed 62nd in the Mystery Millions 215, bringing his total Monday earnings to a remarkable INR 39.13 Lakhs.
Goyal kept up his winning streak throughout the week, earning INR 3.06 Lakhs from two strong performances on Thursday. This pushed his annual earnings to a staggering INR 3.48 Crores. After a brief three-day hiatus, Goyal returned to claim the Daily Main Event 250 title on Natural8 India, adding another INR 25.47 Lakhs to his bankroll. He also ran deep in the Mini Main Event NLH 500, bringing his Monday earnings to an impressive INR 26.78 Lakhs. With his latest scores, Goyal’s annual earnings have reached INR 3.78 Crores, placing him in close contention with Neel Joshi in the Player of the Year race.
Both Neel Joshi and Tarun Goyal have showcased incredible skill and consistency, making them formidable forces in the Indian poker scene. Their recent achievements not only highlight their individual talents but also showcase the rising prominence of Indian poker on the global stage.
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