Chirag Sodha Crowned DPT Grand Mystery Bounty Champion!
What an exciting finale at Level 24 with blinds at 20k/40k and an ante of 40k! The final three players struck an ICM deal, redistributing the remaining ₹15,97,146 prize pool based on their chip counts:
Kishore (19.25 lakh chips) – ₹6,64,412
Chirag Sodha (10 lakh chips) – ₹5,18,126
Debayan Das (5 lakh chips) – ₹4,14,607
After the deal, the cards were dealt face-up to determine the winner. Chirag held A♥️ 4♥️, Debayan had 5♦️ 3♥️, and Kishore played 7♥️ 3♦️. The board revealed 3♠️ 6♥️ 8♥️ 9♦️ K♥️, giving Chirag a flush to clinch the title!
To decide the second and third places,cards were deal face up again. Debayan’s Q♣️ 5♠️ topped Kishore’s 10♥️ 5♥️ on a K♣️ K♦️ 9♦️ 8♥️ 4♣️ runout, securing the runner-up spot.
Congratulations to Chirag Sodha, our champion, who walks away with the coveted trophy and ₹5,18,126!
Gaurav Idnani Busts in 4th Place (₹2,24,692)
Level 24 | Blinds: 20,000/40,000 | Ante: 40,000
From the cutoff, Kishore raised to 90k with K♣️ K♠️. In the big blind, Gaurav Idnani called holding 3♠️ 3♦️.
Flop: ♦️4 ♠️7 ♠️10
Idnani checked, and Kishore bet 100k. Idnani responded by shoving for 225k, and Kishore made the call.
Turn: ♥️Q
River: ♥️10
Kishore’s pocket Kings held strong, knocking Idnani out in 4th place with a prize of ₹2,24,692.
Vikaash Shah Exits in 5th Place (₹1,66,306)
Level 24 | Blinds: 20,000/40,000 | Ante: 40,000
As the chip leader, Kishore went all-in from UTG with K♣️10♥️, and Vikaash Shah, short-stacked with 80k in the big blind, called holding J♣️10♠️.
Board: ♥️9 ♠️K ♠️2 ♦️6 ♠️6
The board offered no help to Shah, leading to his elimination in 5th place for ₹1,66,306.
Gagandeep Malik Finishes 6th for ₹1,23,091
Level 22 | Blinds: 15k/25k | Ante: 25k
In a dramatic three-way all-in, Gagandeep Malik pushed his remaining 210k from the hijack with 7♣ 7♦. Kishore, in the cutoff, followed with an all-in of 250k holding pocket J♦ J♠, and Debayan Das, with the biggest stack, called from the big blind with A♥ 8♣.
The board ran out 4♦ J♠ K♠ 8♠ K♣, giving Kishore a full house and eliminating Gagandeep in 6th place.
Shivam Shukla Finishes 7th for ₹91,106
Level 22 | Blinds: 15k/25k | Ante: 25k
Debayan Das, in the UTG position, opened to 50k with K♦ J♣, and Shivam Shukla called from the big blind with K♣ 9♦.
Flop: 10♦ 9♠ 9♥
Das bet 40k, and Shukla check-raised to 110k, which Das called.
Turn: Q♠
Shukla shoved his remaining 310k, and Das called. The final board read 10♦ 9♠ 9♥ Q♠ 4♣, knocking Shivam Shukla out in 7th place.
Karan Sitlani Exits in 8th Place (₹67,432)
Level 21 | Blinds: 10k/20k | Ante: 20k
Shivam Shukla raised to 40k from UTG, and Karan Sitlani moved all-in from the small blind for 130k. Shukla called with J♦ 10♦, facing Sitlani’s Q♦ Q♥.
The board came 5♦ 6♠ K♦ J♠ 10♠, with Shivam’s Jack-Ten turning into the winning hand, sending Karan Sitlani to the rail in 8th place.
Ashish Singh Becomes The First Casualty From The Final Table
Level: 20
Blinds: 10k-15k
Ante: 15k
The final table is heating up and we hae the first elimination—Ashish Singh is out, courtesy of Chirag Sodha!
Pre-flop, Chirag raised to 30k from the hijack, and Ashish Singh, sitting on the button, shoved his remaining 110k stack. Chirag made the call, revealing pocket nines against Ashish’s K♣ J♠.
The board ran out 2♠ 4♦ A♦ Q♠, with Chirag’s pocket nines holding strong, sending Ashish out in 9th place for a payout of ₹59,625.
Final Table Set With Gaurav Idnani In Lead
Level: 20
Blinds: 10k-15k
Ante: 15k
The Final Table of the Mystery Bounty is officially set, with Gaurav Idnani leading the charge with a commanding chip stack of 800k. He is followed by Chirag Sodha with a 775k stack.
Debayan Das – 560k
Gaurav Idnani – 800k
Vikaash Shah – 235k
Gagandeep Malik – 150k
Kishore – 85k
Karan Sitlani – 415k.
Chirag Sodha – 775k
Shivam Shukla – 340k
Ashish Singh – 110k
Raman Dixit & Arun Sriram Eliminated in 11th and 12th Place
Level: 20
Blinds: 10,000-15,000
Ante: 15,000
Arun Sriram was forced all-in with his remaining 15k holding K♥ 9♣. Shortly after, Raman Dixit shoved from the cutoff with A♠ J♦ for a stack of 205k. The button player Chirag Sodha, covering both, made the call with A♦ A♥.
The board came 7♥ J♠ 7♦ 9♥ 6♥, sealing the win for Chirag and knocking out both Sriram and Dixit. They finished in 12th and 11th place, respectively, each taking home ₹52,721.
Raman Dixit & Arun Sriram Eliminated in 11th and 12th Place
Level: 20
Blinds: 10,000-15,000
Ante: 15,000
Arun Sriram was forced all-in with his remaining 15k holding K♥ 9♣. Shortly after, Raman Dixit shoved from the cutoff with A♠ J♦ for a stack of 205k. The button player, covering both, made the call with A♦ A♥.
The board came 7♥ J♠ 7♦ 9♥ 6♥, sealing the win for the button player and knocking out both Sriram and Dixit. They finished in 12th and 11th place, respectively, each taking home ₹52,721.
Ashraf Ali Heads to the Rail in 13th Place (INR 52,721)
Level: 20
Blinds: 10,000-15,000
Ante: 15,000
Ashraf Ali, from the small blind, moved all-in for 220,000 and was called by Chirag Sodha.
Ashraf Ali: K♥️-J♣️
Chirag Sodha: A♦️-A♣️
The Board: K♠️-A♥️-K♦️-6♠️-8♠️
Ali made trips on the board; however, Sodha’s pocket aces helped him make a full house. Ashraf Ali finished in 13th place.
DPT Champion Naveen Kumar Exits in 14th Place (₹46,617)
Level:19
Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Ante: 12,000
In pre-flop action, Naveen Kumar moved all-in with his remaining 16,000 stack, only to be called by Ashish Singh from early position.
Naveen Kumar: J♦ 10♦
Ashish Singh: K♠ Q♦
The board revealed 10♥ 9♠ J♦ A♦ Q♥, giving Ashish a straight and eliminating DPT veteran Naveen Kumar in 14th place.
Kovid Saraswat Busts Out in 15th Place (₹46,617)
Level 19
Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Ante: 12,000
Kovid Saraswat pushed all-in for 114,000 from middle position, and Gaurav Idnani made the call from the hijack.
Gaurav Idnani: A♦ J♦
Kovid Saraswat: A♥ 10♠
The board ran 6♦ 3♦ 5♣ K♠ J♠, with a river Jack securing the pot for Idnani and sending Kovid Saraswat
Neel Haria Bows Out in 16th Place ( INR 46,617)
Level: 19
Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Ante: 12,000
Karan Sitlani from cutoff raised to 25,000, and Neel Haria from the button called.
Flop:9c-Jc-3c
Haria moved all in for his remaining 24,000 stack. Sitlani quickly called.
Karan Sitlani: As 6
Neel Haria: Qc 10c
The turn came 7d, and the 6h fell on the river, bringing no help to Neel and he exited in 16th place.
Ramu Kushwaha Exits 17th Place; Karan Sitlan Wins Biggest Mystery Bounty Prize
Level: 19
Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Ante: 12,000
From the middle position, Ramu Kushwaha jammed for a 35,000 stack with Qd-8h, and Karan Sitlani called from the cutoff holding Qc-8c.
The board ran out 6h-8d-Kc-3c-7c, giving Sitlani a runner-runner flush and sending out Kushwaha in 17th place for INR 46,617.
There were over 17 exciting mystery bounties up for grabs and Karan Sitlani, who eliminated several players in the last one hour, has grabbed the biggest mystery worth INR 6 Lakhs.
Jogesh Chimani Exits On the Money Bubble
Level: 19
Blinds: 6,000-12,000
Ante: 12,000
Jogesh Chimani, from an early position, moved all-in for 138,000.
Gaurav Idnani called from the small blind. Chimani held A♣️-K♥️, while Idnani revealed K♣️-K♦️.
The board ran out J♣️-2♥️-9♥️-Q♥️-9♠️, where Idnani’s pocket kings held up. Unfortunately for Jogesh Chimani, his big slick lost and he had to leave the tournament empty-handed.
Ranjeet Negi’s Aces Cracked! He Heads to the Rail
Level: 18
Blinds: 5,000-10,000
Ante: 10,000
Karan Sitalani, from the hijack position, moved all-in for 180,000 stack, holding 7♣️-7♥️.
Ranjeet Negi, on the button, moved all-in for 94,000 with A♠️-A♥️.
The board ran out 7♦️-4♣️-8♣️-Q♣️-3♠️, giving Sitalani a set of sevens to crack Negi’s aces.
Gagandeep Eliminates Ashwin Vijay
Level: 18
Blinds: 5,000-10,000
Ante: 10,000
From under the gun, Ashwin Vijay moved all-in for a 63,000 stack.
Gagandeep Malik called from the cutoff, holding A♦️-K♣️ against Vijay’s A♣️-4♦️.
The board ran out 6♠️-10♦️-5♥️-J♣️-5♦️, securing the win for Malik’s ace-king and eliminating Vijay.
Gaurav Idnani Doubles Up Through Gagandeep Malik
Level: 18
Blinds: 5,000-10,000
Ante: 10,000
Gaurav Idnani, from an early position, opened to 23,000. Gagandeep Malik, from mid-position, three-bet to 62,000. Idnani moved all in for 219,000, and Malik made the call.
Idnani held A♣️-K♦️, which held up against Malik’s J♥️-J♣️.
The board came out 7♦️-6♦️-8♦️-A♠️-9♠️, and Idnani spiked an ace on the turn to double up.
Payouts and Prize Pool Announced!
Level: 17
Blinds: 4,000-8,000
Ante: 8,000
The official prize pool and payouts have been announced! Attracting a field of 137 entries, the tournament has generated INR 23,97,500 in prize pool, which will be shared by the top 17 players. The winner takes home a massive INR 5.54 Lakhs, while the runner-up will bank 4.10 Lakhs.
A Quick Look at Payouts (INR)
1 554164
2 410156
3 303576
4 224692
5 166306
6 123091
7 91106
8 67432
9 59625
10 52721
11 52721
12 52721
13 52721
14 46617
15 46617
16 46617
17 46617
Naveen Kumar Knocks out Gaurav Sood
Level: 17
Blinds: 4,000-8,000
Ante: 8,000
Gaurav Sood, from the small blind, moved all in with his 28,000 stacks.
DPT Micro Main Event champion Naveen Kumar made the call. Sood revealed K♥️-9♠️, while Kumar showed 6♠️-6♥️.
The board ran out 10♦️-6♣️-J♠️-A♦️-4♦️, with Kumar spiking a set of sixes on the flop to knock out Gaurav Sood.
Gagandeep Malik Sends Deepak Singh To Rail
Level: 17
Blinds: 4,000-8,000
Ante: 8,000
On the button, Deepak Singh moved all-in with his 106,000 stack, holding A♥️-4♠️.
Gagandeep Malik, in the small blind, called with A♦️-K♥️.
The board came out 5♦️-Q♠️-K♣️-4♣️-Q♥️, giving Malik two pairs and eliminating Singh from the tournament.
Pukhraj Singh Heads to the Rail
Level: 16
Blinds: 3,000-6,000
Ante: 6,000
Pukhraj Singh’s run in the Mystery Bounty comes to an end! He ran into the cowboys of Raman Dixit. Singh, from under the gun, moved all-in with his 48,000 stack, holding A♦️-Q♠️.
Dixit, who held a bigger stack in the hijack, also shoved with K♠️-K♥️, and the rest of the table folded.
The board ran out 3♠️-9♦️-8♦️-8♠️-7♦️, and Dixit’s pocket kings held up, knocking out Pukhraj Singh.
Satyam Verma’s Mystery Bounty Run Ends
Level: 16
Blinds: 3,000-6,000
Ante: 6,000
Under the gun, Satyam Verma moved all-in with his 46,000 stack, and from mid-position, Arun Sriram snap-called.
Verma revealed 5♥️-5♣️, only to see Sriram’s superior 10♠️-10♦️.
Verma needed a five to stay in the game, but the board ran out Q♣️-3♠️-4♥️-K♦️-3♣️, giving Sriram a winning two-pair and eliminating Verma from the tournament.
Welcome to Day 2 of Event 2: DPT Grand Mystery Bounty!
Level: 16
Blinds: 3k-6k
Ante: 6k
Hello and welcome back to the luxurious Deltin Royale Casino, where the excitement is palpable and the poker tables are buzzing with action! It’s set to be a thrilling day as three tournaments take center stage, including Day 2 of the 40k Mystery Bounty, which kicked off today at 1:00 PM. Alongside the Mystery Bounty, we have the start of Day 1 of the DPT Grand Freezeout Championship and Superstack Day 1 commencing at 5:00 PM.
The spotlight is firmly on the remaining players returning to battle it out in Day 2 of the Mystery Bounty. Leading the pack is Ashwin Vijay holding a stack of 276k. Other big stacks among returning players include Kishore Kumar (272k), Basant Singh (204k) and Raman Dixit (198k). Some notables in contention include Myron P (194k), Gagandeep Singh (160k), Chirag Sodha (158k), Dhaval Mudgal (143k) and Shivam Shukla (115k).
Play resumes at Level 16 with blinds at 3000-6000 and an ante of 6000. Each level today will run for 30 minutes, with heads-up play featuring shorter 15-minute levels. Get ready for a day filled with action-packed poker, thrilling showdowns, and moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Stay tuned for all the live updates and exciting moments as we find out who will emerge victorious in this intense battle!
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Day 1 of DPT Grand Mystery Bounty Concludes With Ashwin Vijay Leading The Pack
Level: 15
Blinds: 3000-5000
Ante: 5000
Following 15 twenty-five minutes levels of play, Day 1 of the DPT Grand Mystery Bounty concludes with the initial field of 137 entries whittling down to over 32 players. Leading the pack is Ashwin Vijay who bagged massive a stack of 276k. Following him closely are Kishore Kumar (272k), Basant Singh (204k) and Raman Dixit (198k). Here is a quick look at the top 15 chip counts after the end of Day 1:
- Ashwin Vijay – 276k
- Kishore Kumar – 272k
- Basant Singh – 204k
- Raman Dixit – 198k
- Myron P – 194k
- Ramu Bhai Kushwahe – 168k
- Gagandeep Singh – 160k
- Chirag Sodha – 158k
- Dhaval Mudgal – 143k
- Debayan Das – 141k
- Shivam Shukla – 115k
- Asharwat Ali – 116k
- Sriram Subramanium – 123k
- Neel Haria – 113k
- Vaibhav Shah – 81k
Play for Day 2 of the Mystery Bounty begins tomorrow (23rd October) at 1 PM on level 16 with the blinds of 3k-6k and ante 6k. Play will continue until the champion is crowned. Stay tuned in!
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Thakur Anand Mohan Singh Eliminated
Level: 14
Blinds: 2,000-4,000
Ante: 4,000
Myron Perira, opened to 8k from the Hijack, and Thakur Anand Mohan Singh jammed his 47,000 stacks. Myron called, holding Qh-Qd against the Jd-Jh of Mohan Singh.
The board brought 10c-8h-10h-4c-4d. Myron’s pocket queen held up, sending Mohan Singh to the rail.
Vikram ‘Lungi’ Kumar Busted
Level: 14
Blinds: 2,000-4,000
Ante: 4,000
The short-stacked Vikram ‘Lungi’ Kumar shoved all in from mid position with 18,500. Amit Kaushik called from the small blind.
Lungi revealed, 6h-6c while Kaushik turned over 7c-Ad.
The board ran out 7d-2d-Qc-Kh-Jc, and Kaushik won the hand with his pair of seven, busting ‘Lungi’ in the process.
Shardul P Eliminated
Level: 13
Blinds: 1,500-3,000
Ante: 3,000
Under the gun, Shardul P. moved all-in with 19,000 stacks holding As-Qh. Naveen Kumar from the big blind, jammed with 26,000, holding 10c-10s.
The board fell out, 6c-10h-5h-7c-Kc, giving Kumar the pot and knocking Shardul out.
Abhishek Ramesh Knocks out One
Level: 13
Blinds: 1,500-3,000
Ante: 3,000
Under the Gun player, Abhishek Ramesh pushed all in with 42,000 stacks with 8c-8s. Mid position player, Pukhraj Singh called holding Js-Jh, while Sriram Subramanian moved all-in from the cutoff with Qs-Qh.
The flop came out, 5c-4s-6d giving Ramesh a straight draw. Unfortunately, the turn card came Ah and the river fell out 5d. Sriram Subramanian took the Main Pot, with two pairs, while Pukhraj Singh took the side pot with the help from his pocket jacks.
Ashwin Vijay Leads The Remaining Players
Level: 13
Blinds: 1,500-3,000
Ante: 3,000
After 12 levels of play on Day 1 of the Mystery Bounty Event at the 2024 DPT Grand Edition, here are the top 8 chip leaders. Young gun Ashwin Vijay leads the remaining players, followed by Chirag Sodha
Ashwin Vijay – 168,500
Chirag Sodha – 155,000
Rammu Rai – 133,500
Prasant – 121,000
Satyam Verma – 105,500
Sahil Luthra – 102,500
Ashish K Singh – 94,500
Deepak Singh – 94,000
Gunisha Sinha Exits
Level: 12
Blinds: 1,500-2,500
Ante: 2,500
Fresh off from her 15th-place finish in the G.O.A.T tournament, Gunisha Sinha could not reach the money this time.
On the button, Ashish sharma shoved 31,000 with A♦6♦, and short-stacked Gunisha Sinha put the last of her chips in the middle, holding 7♦6♥.
The board fell out 8♦3♥J♦10♠6♣. Despite both players hitting a six on the river, Ashish sharma’s ace kicker sent Sinha to the rail.
Praful Bows Out
Level: 12
Blinds: 1,500-2,500
Ante: 2,500
Praful, from the big blind, went all-in with his 37,000 stacks, holding 5♦5♣. Deepak Singh called from the small blind with A♣2♦.
The board fell out J♣10♣10♥4♣3♣, and Deepak won the hand with an ace-high flush, sending Praful out in the bubble.
Nikhil Eliminate in a Three-Way Action
Level: 10
Blinds: 1,000-1,500
Ante: 1,500
The short-stacked Nikhil moved all in from under the gun, holding 4♦4♠. Ashish Kumar, with just 15,000, called all-in with A♠Q♦, while Jay Raju, on the button, called with 9♣9♠.
The board ran out 6♣Q♥J♣7♥K♥, giving Ashish Kumar a pair of queens to double up and knocking out Nikhil.
Late Registration Ends With 137 Entries
Level: 10
Blinds:
Ante:
Late registration has officially closed for the Mystery Bounty Event at the 2024 DPT Grand Edition, locking in a total of 137 entries. Stay tuned in for our prize pool and payouts update ahead.
Debayan Das Busts Anand Thakur
Level: 9
Blinds: 600-1200
Ante: 1,200
Anand Thakur shoves for 16k with Kd 3d and Debayan Das calls with 5c 5s.
The board runs outs 5d 7d Qh 10c 10s, giving Debayan a winning full house and busting Anand in the process. After the hand, Debayan has the most massive stack among remaining players.
100 Entries and Counting!
Level 4
Blinds: 200/400
Ante: 400
The excitement is palpable at the DPT Grand Mystery Bounty, as players keep pouring in to take their shot at the prize. With over 100 entries already on the board and counting, the action is heating up. Late registration wraps up at the start of this level 10, so don’t miss the latest updates from this thrilling event! Stay tuned for more!
Notable Chip Counts – Dhaval Mudgal Among Early Chip Leaders
Level: 3
Blinds: 200-300
Ante: 300
- Gaurav Idnani – 58,000
- Dhaval Mudgal – 55,000
- Kapil Arora – 45,000
- Arun Sriram -37,500
Anand Thakur Among Early Eliminations
Level: 3
Blinds: 200-300
Ante: 300
Anand Thakur shoves all-in for over 19k and gets called by Abhishek Ramesh.
Anand: 5c 3c
Abhishek: 7h 10h
Board: 7c 2c 10d As 3s
Abhishek makes two pairs to take down the pot and bust his opponent.
Notable Players in the Mystery Bounty
Level: 2
Blinds: 100-200
Ante: 200
Day 1 of the DPT Grand Mystery Bounty is in full swing, with over 30 players already in the field. This number is bound to surge in next 30 minutes as there are many people in line for the registration.
Among the notable participants are renowned players such as Raman Dixit, WSOP bracelet winner Aditya Sushant, WPT Vietnam Main Event champion Dhaval Mudgal, as well as Vaibhav Shah, Rubin Labroo, Sahil Mahboobani, Jaydeep Dawer, Ashish Munot, and many others.
Shuffle Up & Deal- Day 1 of Mystery ounty Begins
Level: 1
Blinds: 100-100
Ante: 100
With the announcement of the customary “Shuffle Up & Deal” by the tournament director, the second event of the DPT Grand edition is underway with blinds running 100-100 and ante 100. There are over 25 players in action right now but his number is set to go up with many players in line for the registration,
Welcome to the Live Coverage of the DPT Grand Mystery Bounty 2024!
The excitement is in the air for the much-anticipated Mystery Bounty of the DPT Grand 2024 edition, starting today at 5 PM. The buy-in is set at ₹40,000, and players will begin with a 25,000 stack, with blinds starting at 100-100 and a 100 ante. Day 1 of the second event of the series will feature 25-minute levels, playing through until the start of Level 16, with late registration open until the start of Level 10.
This unique bounty format promises a thrilling twist, with mystery bounties adding an extra layer of excitement as players battle for both chips and secret rewards! The tournament continues with Day 2 on 23rd October, featuring 30-minute levels until the heads-up stage, where the pace picks up with 15-minute blinds. Players who survive Day 1 of the event will return for Day 2 tomorrow for a chance to grab a piece of the prize pool and the elusive bounty rewards.
The PokerProNews live reporting team is ready on-site to bring you the latest updates, from exhilarating hands to field size, prize pool details, and live action shots. Get ready for a bounty-packed event!