Shravan Chhabria Wins Epic Mini Main Event
Poker veteran Shravan Chhabria has secured a memorable victory at the Epic Mini Main Event, outlasting a field of over 5,000 entries to win the top prize of ₹27,89,266 along with the coveted Epic trophy.
Entering the final table as the chip leader, Chhabria capitalized on his stack and experience, dictating the pace from the outset. Along the way, he notched multiple eliminations, sending Gaurav Kumar, Ashit Sharma, Inzemaam Husain, and Tanay Hegde to the rail en route to heads-up play against Saahib Bawa.
Despite a spirited performance from Bawa, Chhabria maintained control, never relinquishing his lead and ultimately sealing the win with a dominant final hand.
Final Hand – Kings Hold for the Win
Round 7 | Blinds: 4k/8k | BB Ante: 8k
Short-stacked, Saahib Bawa moved all-in for 144,000 from the big blind holding A♦ 2♦. Shravan Chhabria, in the small blind, snap-called with K♥ K♠.
Board: 10♠ 3♦ K♦ 7♠ 6♥
Chhabria flopped top set, leaving no room for a comeback and locking in his championship title.
Runner-Up: Saahib Bawa – ₹19,19,565
A valiant effort from Bawa, who navigated a massive field and battled fiercely in heads-up play to earn a well-deserved second-place finish.
Heads-Up Showdown Begins
Round 6 | Blinds: 6k/7k | BB Ante: 7k
Following the elimination of Tanay Hegde in third, the final battle commenced. Shravan held a commanding chip lead of 606,000, while Bawa entered with 172,000 — a gap he couldn’t close.
3rd Place – Tanay Hegde (₹13,52,468)
Desperate for a double-up, Hegde moved all-in for 50k with A♥ 7♥. Chhabria made the call with 9♠ 9♦.
Board: Q♣ 5♣ 4♥ 2♣ 8♥
Shravan’s nines held, ending Hegde’s impressive run.
4th Place – Inzemaam Husain (₹9,56,986)
Round 6 | Blinds: 3k/7k | BB Ante: 7k
Inzemaam shoved from the button with A♦ Q♥ and was called by Shravan, holding K♣ Q♦.
Board: K♦ 10♠ 3♣ 10♣ 7♦
Shravan paired his king on the flop, and Inzemaam couldn’t improve, exiting in 4th.
5th Place – Ashit Sharma (₹6,85,129)
Round 5 | Blinds: 3k/6k | BB Ante: 6k
In a blind-vs-blind showdown, Shravan shoved with 5♦ 5♥, and Ashit called with A♠ 3♠.
Board: J♦ 5♣ 6♥ J♠ 9♣
Shravan flopped a set and filled up on the turn, eliminating Ashit in 5th.
6th Place – Gaurav Kumar (₹4,73,168)
Round 4 | Blinds: 2.5k/5k | BB Ante: 5k
Gaurav opened with 10♥ 10♠ and faced a 3-bet from Shravan, who held A♥ J♣.
Flop: J♥ 6♠ 4♠
Turn: K♣
River: 9♠
Shravan’s top pair held as Gaurav’s tens failed to improve.
7th Place – Ruddraksh Khatri (₹3,10,136)
Round 3 | Blinds: 2k/4k | BB Ante: 5k
After a UTG raise from Tanay Hegde with A♦ Q♦, Ruddraksh shoved with 3♣ 10♣ and was called.
Board: 5♦ 10♥ Q♠ K♦ 7♥
Though Ruddraksh flopped a ten, Tanay’s paired queen held up.
8th Place – Shyam Sundar (₹2,29,068)
Round 2 | Blinds: 1.5k/3.5k | BB Ante: 3.5k
Facing a river shove from Tanay Hegde, Shyam made the call with a queen-high flush. Unfortunately for him, Hegde revealed a higher flush with K♣ J♣, ending Shyam’s run as the first elimination at the final table.
Shuffle Up and Deal – Final Table Kicks Off
Level 58 | Blinds: 1.5k/3k | BB Ante: 3k
The Epic Mini Main Event final table began with eight contenders vying for a share of the ₹2 Crore GTD prize pool. With Shravan Chhabria entering as chip leader, the stage was set for a dramatic finish — and he delivered in spectacular fashion.
₹2 Crore GTD Epic Mini Main Event
The moment has arrived. After several days of intense poker action and more than 5,300 entries across nine qualifiers, the ₹2 Crore GTD Epic Mini Main Event has reached its final table.
Live from Deltin Royale in Goa, the final eight players are ready to compete for one of the biggest titles of the series and a top prize of ₹27.89 Lakhs.
The tournament has generated a prize pool of ₹87,15,786, and each finalist is now guaranteed a minimum payout of ₹2,29,068. But for these players, it’s not just about the money, it’s about the title, the bragging rights, and the glory that comes with being crowned the Epic Mini Main Event champion.
Final Table Details
- Format: 8-Max
- Start Time: 1 PM
- Level: 58 (Blinds 1.5k/3k with a 3k BB ante)
- Structure: 25-minute levels with a 10-minute break after every 5 levels
Final Table Chip Counts
|
Rank |
Player |
Chips |
|
1 |
Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria |
360,500 |
|
2 |
Luckshmi |
94,000 |
|
3 |
Amalienborg |
85,500 |
|
4 |
shavzz |
73,500 |
|
5 |
NbS16 |
57,500 |
|
6 |
Ashit ‘nexus010’ Sharma |
54,500 |
|
7 |
Saahib ‘saahib’ Bawa |
32,000 |
|
8 |
Rdxpoker |
20,800 |
Player in Focus: Shravan Chhabria
Leading the charge is Shravan ‘sweatmyass13’ Chhabria, who enters the final table with more than three times the stack of his closest competitor. Chhabria has been one of the most consistent performers this series, recently winning Epic #12 – Friday Feature for ₹4.28 Lakhs.
With $234,000+ in live earnings and deep runs in prestigious series like WPT, EPT, and APPT, Chhabria is clearly the one to watch as the final table unfolds.
Final Table Payouts
|
Rank |
Prize |
|
1 |
₹27,89,266 |
|
2 |
₹19,19,565 |
|
3 |
₹13,52,468 |
|
4 |
₹9,56,986 |
|
5 |
₹6,85,129 |
|
6 |
₹4,73,168 |
|
7 |
₹3,10,136 |
|
8 |
₹2,29,068 |
Tournament Recap
The ₹3,500 buy-in Mini Main Event drew an overwhelming response, with over 5,300 entries battling it out for a share of the ₹2 Crore guaranteed prize pool. More than 680 players made it past Day 2, and now only eight remain.
From a massive field to the final few, these players have shown endurance, skill, and mental strength to reach this stage. As the cards go in the air today, all eyes are on the final table, and the next Epic Poker champion.
Stay with Online Poker News for real-time updates, chip counts, key hands, and live reporting straight from the floor at Deltin Royale.
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