All-In for Glory: Who Will Make the Top 12?

Clash of the Cards: States Go All-In for a Spot in the Top 12!
The Final Stretch: Who Will Conquer the National Poker Series India 2025?
The National Poker Series India 2025 has entered its final seven-day showdown. The past month has been a relentless grind, a test of endurance, skill and sheer willpower. But with medals gleaming on the horizon, massive prizes up for grabs, and the coveted National Poker Champion title at stake, there’s no slowing down now!

Maharashtra Dominates, But Can They Hold Their Ground?
Maharashtra Dominates, But Can They Hold Their Ground?

Maharashtra has been a juggernaut this season, stacking up an impressive 90 medals. On Day 22, the team added four more to their tally, further cementing their dominance. But if you think they’re cruising, think again because right behind their star performer Zarvan Tumboli, the chase is heating up!

Zarvan Tumboli, a PokerBaazi Team Pro, stormed through the early phase, bagging three Silver and one Gold. But here’s the twist – he’s far from safe at the top. Vishal and Gopal Bajaj, the Poker-playing brothers, are closing in fast. Gopal had the edge with two Gold medals and 20 points, but on Monday, Vishal flipped the script by winning his second Gold in the NPS#146 Monday Medley, propelling himself to Rank #2 on the State Leaderboard with 22 points.

And let’s not forget Pune’s powerhouse, Tarush Gupta ‘Busterr’, and former WSOP champ, Mumbai’s Kartik Ved ‘TheInternetKid’, who are ranked #4 and #5 with 19 points each. Both clinched their fourth medals over the weekend, adding a Bronze apiece.

With just six points separating the top five, one medal win could shake up the entire leaderboard. Will Zarvan hold his ground, or are we about to witness a last-minute takeover?

Delhi’s Poker Warriors: Anurag vs. Nitin – Who Will Reign Supreme?
Delhi is firing on all cylinders, racking up 69 medals with a solid 24 Gold just four behind Maharashtra. The capital city’s Poker race has been a two-man brawl between Nitin Rawat and Anurag Srivastava.

Nitin, the WPT India Main Event champion, surged ahead last week after bagging his second Gold. But Anurag came back swinging, finishing runner-up in NPS#146 Monday Medley (7.2 LAC) on March 17, boosting his tally to 27 points.

As these two battle it out, Arunav Mittal ‘Frankie08’ is lurking, ready to pounce. His second Gold in the NPS#130 Deepdive has propelled him to 20 points, and he’s showing no signs of backing down. Sanjay Benara ‘truman’ is also in the mix with 2 Gold medals and 20 points.

With just a week left, the Delhi Poker throne is still up for grabs. Will Anurag’s momentum carry him through, or will Nitin prove why he’s the champ? And could Arunav shake things up?

Uttar Pradesh: Can Vikhyat Hold Off the Young Guns?
Uttar Pradesh’s Poker warriors have delivered a strong 48-medal haul, thanks to 36 players repping their state. At the top sits Vikhyat Ahlawat ‘supersaiyan57’, with 2 Gold and 1 Silver. But his recent dry spell has left the door wide open.

Arush Pratap ‘arush20000’ and Nitesh Katiyar ‘batmanpok’ are hot on his heels with 25 points each. Arush stormed ahead by securing his third medal on March 16, while Nitesh picked up a Silver in NPS#130 Deepdive.

Further down, Abhineet Singla ‘abbubro’ (20 points) and Vishal Tulsyan ‘dilbaghsingh’ (15 points) are still in the hunt. The battle for Uttar Pradesh’s top spot is an intense battle, and the next few days could see a dramatic leaderboard shuffle.

Karnataka: Bhanu Prakash KC Leads, But Is It Enough?
Karnataka has locked in 38 medals, claiming the #3 spot on the state leaderboard. But right now, it’s all about Bhanu Prakash KC ‘Chennaino1’. A familiar name in Poker circles, he’s delivered a powerhouse performance, racking up 5 medals (3 Gold, 2 Silver) and 40 points.

But here’s the kicker – Advait Rajguru ‘ExploitativeGTO’ is charging in! He’s already picked up 3 Gold medals, proving he’s here to win. Advait recently finished 7th in the NPS#134 Highroller, missing out on a major point boost but staying in contention.

Meanwhile, Suraj Singh ‘kioshima6969’ sits in third place with 3 medals and 17 points, still looking for that big move to break into the top tier.

With Karnataka’s best players still in action, could a dark horse emerge to challenge Bhanu’s lead?

Haryana: A Poker Powerhouse in the Making?
Haryana’s medal count stands strong at 41, with 13 Gold – a lucky number for this Poker-heavy state. Mohit Mehta ‘thejoker’ has been a dominant force, storming to the top after winning two medals in consecutive days:

• 🥇 Gold – NPS#125 Knockout (6.01 LAC) on March 13
• 🥉 Bronze – NPS#120 Wednesday Volley (5.14 LAC) on March 12

But PokerBaazi Team Pro Laksh Pal Singh ‘boomtlt23’ isn’t backing down. A four-time medallist, Laksh narrowly missed adding a fifth in NPS#111 Megadive (March 11), finishing 4th (1.32 LAC).

Also in the mix is Gurkirat Khanuja ‘MrrWhite’, sitting at 15 points with 2 medals. Close behind, Mayank Jaggi ‘alwaystiltAA’ (14 points), Snehil Aggarwal ‘GTORanges’ (12 points), and Gaurav Sood ‘gaug17’ (10 points) are eyeing their shot at the title.

With so many Haryana contenders still in play, the final week could be a make-or-break moment!

The Final Countdown Begins!
The race to the India Poker Champion title has reached its boiling point. Some players are hanging onto their lead, while others are staging last-minute comebacks. With only a few points separating the top contenders, every move counts.
Who will outplay, outthink, and outlast the competition? Who will etch their name in Poker history? The answers are just seven days away.

Get ready for the most intense week of Poker India has ever seen because this race is far from over!