Ritwik Khanna Clinches ₹50 Lakh GTD Title at Epic Poker Championship
We have a new champion! After a high-octane finale packed with dramatic shifts and fearless plays Ritwik Khanna has emerged victorious, clinching the title of Epic Poker Championship Super Value Champion!
Ritwik’s win is the result of a phenomenal run through one of the most fiercely contested fields in the series. The ₹2 Crore guaranteed event attracted an impressive 9,262 entries across 12 online qualifiers, each player vying for a shot at poker glory.
Despite starting the final table with the shortest stack of just 1,00,000 chips, Ritwik displayed grit, skill, and sheer determination, navigating his way through a table stacked with talent at Deltin Royale, Goa, in a thrilling live-streamed finale.
Highlights from Ritwik Khanna’s Championship Run:
- Eliminated Mithun Mahesh in 4th place with A♥10♠ against A♦3♦.
- Survived a three-way all-in versus Santosh Kumar Singh (KK) and Piyush Baid (QQ), a major hand he lost, but managed to recover from.
- Pulled off a crucial double-up when A♣J♣ cracked Santosh’s pocket jacks.
- Entered heads-up with a commanding chip lead (6,31,000 vs Dhruv Dudeja’s 3,11,000) and maintained control throughout.
The Final Hand (Heads-Up | Blinds: 7k/14k):
- Dhruv raised to 38,000
- Ritwik shoved all-in
- Dhruv called
Ritwik: 6♦ 6♥
Dhruv: A♦ 8♦
Board: 2♦ 9♠ 2♣ 7♥ K♠
Ritwik’s pocket sixes held up, securing the final pot, and the championship title!
Starting as the shortest stack among the final eight, Ritwik’s performance was a masterclass in strategic execution and mental fortitude. He battled through high-pressure spots, capitalized on key moments, and ultimately outlasted over 9,000 players to claim the title.
Final Table Results
|
Rank |
Prize |
Player |
|
1 |
₹6,02,689 |
Ritwik Khanna |
|
2 |
₹3,90,622 |
Dhruv Dudeja |
|
3 |
₹2,82,431 |
Santosh Kumar Singh |
|
4 |
₹2,03,870 |
Mithun Mahesh |
|
5 |
₹1,42,385 |
Piyush Baid |
|
6 |
₹1,00,321 |
Shagun Jain |
|
7 |
₹69,634 |
Tadvi Sameer Kumar |
|
8 |
₹53,788 |
Nishant Chowdhury |
Heads-Up Begins at the Epic Super Value Final Table!
After Santosh Kumar Singh’s 3rd-place exit, the championship came down to two players:
- Ritwik Khanna – 6,31,000 chips
- Dhruv Dudeja – 3,11,000 chips
With a near 2:1 advantage, Ritwik entered heads-up as the favorite, and didn’t let go of the lead.
Noteworthy Hands from the Final Table:
Santosh Kumar Singh Out in 3rd Place (Blinds: 5k/10k)
Ritwik shoved preflop for ₹1,60,000; Santosh called.
- Ritwik: A♣ J♣
- Santosh: J♠ J♦
- Board: Q♠ K♣ 2♦ 4♦ 2♣
Ritwik spiked the ace to win the hand and secure his spot in the heads-up duel.
Santosh Scores a Crucial Double-Up (Blinds: 3k/7k)
All-in preflop against Dhruv Dudeja:
- Santosh: A♣ 9♠
- Dhruv: K♠ K♥
- Board: 6♣ A♦ 6♠ J♣ 2♥
An ace on the flop cracked Dhruv’s kings and gave Santosh a key double-up.
Mithun Mahesh Eliminated in 4th (Blinds: 3k/6k)
- Mithun: A♦ 3♦
- Ritwik: A♥ 10♠
- Board: 8♥ 10♣ 9♥ 6♦ Q♥
Ritwik’s pair of tens held strong, ending Mithun’s run.
Massive Three-Way Preflop Clash (Blinds: 2k/5k)
- Santosh opened to ₹20,000
- Ritwik shoved for ₹1,27,000
- Piyush Baid over-shoved for ₹1,60,000
- Santosh called, covering both
Hands Revealed:
- Santosh: K♠ K♦
- Piyush: Q♣ Q♥
- Ritwik: A♠ K♣
Santosh’s kings held, eliminating Piyush and denting Ritwik’s stack — though not his resolve.
Final Table Line-Up
Level 61 | Blinds: 2.5k/5k | BB Ante: 5k
Entries: 8
Finalists:
- Piyush Baid (Chip Leader)
- Santosh Kumar Singh
- Dhruv Dudeja
- Shagun Jain
- Mithun Mahesh Kookkiri
- Tadvi Sameer Kumar Babu
- Nishant Chowdhury
- Ritwik Khanna
The Action Unfolds Live – 50 Lac GTD Epic Super Value
The Epic Poker Championship has reached its grand finale. After 19 action-packed days of online competition on the Adda52 and A23 platforms and a record-breaking response across events, the championship now shifts to its final and most thrilling chapter, the live final tables in Goa.
Today marks Day 1 of this much-anticipated conclusion, with two marquee events set to play down to a winner at the luxurious Deltin Royale. Among them is the ₹50 Lakh GTD Epic Super Value, a fan-favourite event that has drawn significant attention thanks to its low buy-in and high reward.
About the Event
With an entry fee of just ₹499, the Super Value event saw a staggering 9,200+ entries across 12 online qualifiers, generating an incredible response from the community. From that massive field, only eight players remain in contention for the title.
The final table is now set with a total of ₹18.45 Lakhs in payouts up for grabs. Each finalist is already assured at least ₹53,788, but the ultimate goal is the top prize of ₹6,02,689.
Final Table Details
Start Time: 1 PM today
Venue: Deltin Royale, Goa
Format: 8-Max
Starting Level: Level 61
Blinds: 2.5k/5k with a 5k BB ante
Structure: 25-minute levels, 10-minute break every 5 levels
Final Table Chip Counts
Rank Player Chips
1 Piyush ‘PIYUSHBAID654’ Baid 2,36,000
2 Mastergogol 2,28,000
3 DoubleD 2,26,000
4 Shagun ‘sogani94’ Jain 1,53,000
5 Intuitionn 1,52,000
6 RoronaZoro1752 1,19,000
7 robotiAm 1,01,000
8 Ritwik ‘ritwik27’ Khanna 1,00,000
Player to Watch: Piyush Baid
Leading the charge is Piyush ‘PIYUSHBAID654’ Baid, a seasoned online grinder with over ₹65 Lakhs in recorded earnings and more than 20 online titles to his name. Baid comes into the final table with the chip lead and momentum on his side, holding 2,36,000 chips.
Close behind are Mastergogol and DoubleD, both well within striking distance, promising a closely contested final table.
Final Payout (INR)
|
Rank |
Prize |
|
|
1 |
₹6,02,689 |
|
|
2 |
₹3,90,622 |
|
|
3 |
₹2,82,431 |
|
|
4 |
₹2,03,870 |
|
|
5 |
₹1,42,385 |
|
|
6 |
₹1,00,321 |
|
|
7 |
₹69,634 |
|
|
8 |
₹53,788 |
What’s Next
As cards go in the air, the pressure is on. With stacks deep and blinds escalating, every hand counts. It’s a showdown of skill, discipline, and nerve, and by the end of the day, one player will walk away as the Epic Super Value Champion.
Stay tuned for live hand coverage, bust-outs, chip movements, and exclusive moments from the tournament floor, only on Online Poker News.
The road to the title begins now.
Content Courtesy: PokerProNews.com
