With the first ring of the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Tallinn event on the line, Corne Scheel has emerged as the chip leader in the Mini Main Event. The Dutchman is in pole position to take home the prestigious WSOPC gold ring in this €350 No-Limit Hold’em Mini Main Event, but with a tough final table standing between him and victory, anything can happen today.
Mini Main Event: €350 No-Limit Hold’em – Final Table Drama
The WSOPC Tallinn’s first major ring event has seen a massive turnout of 954 entries, with Corne Scheel commanding a solid chip lead heading into the final table. The field of poker veterans and rising stars has now been whittled down to just nine players, all vying for a slice of the €45,700 prize pool, along with a coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring and the all-important $5,000 Ticket to Paradise, which offers a chance to compete in the WSOP Paradise event in the Bahamas.
Final Table:
| Place | Player | Nationality | Chip Count |
| 1 | Corne Scheel | NED | 15,100,000 |
| 2 | Nicolai Folstad Austad | NOR | 8,870,000 |
| 3 | Per Simon Hesserud Persson | SWE | 6,970,000 |
| 4 | Krzysztof Chmielowski | POL | 5,520,000 |
| 5 | Ville-Matti Keränen | FIN | 3,220,000 |
| 6 | Tobias C. T. Napel | GER | 3,050,000 |
| 7 | Vytautas Riskevicius | LTU | 2,900,000 |
| 8 | Oleksandr Shokur | UKR | 1,170,000 |
| 9 | Jevgenijs Sapronenko | LAT | 875,000 |
Scheel, who has already made his second final table of the festival, is undoubtedly the favorite, but a tough field with players from across Europe means he will need to stay sharp if he’s to secure the title.
Ring Event #2: €555 PLO4/5 – Local Hero Under Pressure
While the Mini Main Event captures much of the spotlight, another thrilling contest is taking place with Ring Event #2: the €555 Pot-Limit Omaha 4/5 (PLO4/5) event. A strong €127,300 prize pool is up for grabs, with 26 players remaining as Day 2 kicks off.
Among the contenders is Estonia’s Markku Koplimaa, who, despite being one of the shortest stacks heading into the final day, has the potential to cause an upset. With a solid reputation as one of Estonia’s top poker pros, Koplimaa could rally from behind to claim the ring and further cement his place as one of Tallinn’s most respected players.
Queens of Tallinn: Women Take Center Stage
In a new addition to the festival, the €350 No-Limit Hold’em Queens event shines the spotlight on female poker talent in the region. The tournament is expected to feature some of the best women players in Europe, creating a thrilling atmosphere as they compete for a spot in WSOPC history.
The Busy Schedule: WSOPC Tallinn Continues to Heat Up
In addition to the Mini Main and PLO events, two more tournaments are on the schedule for Monday, July 28th, 2025, with the €555 No-Limit Hold’em (Ring Event #3) Day 1b starting at noon, along with the €350 H.O.R.S.E. event. Players will also be eyeing satellites for the highly anticipated €1 million guaranteed WSOPC Main Event, which promises to bring some of the best talent in poker to Tallinn.
WSOPC Tallinn Schedule (EEST) – Monday, 28th July
| Time | Event |
| 12:00 p.m. | Ring Event #3: €555 NLH Day 1b |
| 12:00 p.m. | Ring Event #1: €350 Mini Main Event Day 3 (Final Day) |
| 1:00 p.m. | €350 H.O.R.S.E |
| 1:00 p.m. | Ring Event #2: €555 PLO4/5 Day 2 (Final Day) |
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Final Table Results:
| Place | Player | Nationality | Payout |
| 1 | Aku Ilari Laajus | FIN | €5,520 |
| 2 | Erio Ermann | EST | €3,610 |
| 3 | Paavo V. M. Säynäjärvi | FIN | €2,580 |
| 4 | Antti-Tapio Tuomainen | FIN | €1,930 |
| 5 | Kaspars Mallons | LAT | €1,460 |
| 6 | Roope Kalervo Keminen | FIN | €1,170 |
As the event progresses, we can expect even more exciting poker action, especially as the WSOPC Main Event draws closer.
Conclusion
The WSOPC Tallinn is off to an exciting start, with Corne Scheel leading the charge in the Mini Main Event and other strong contenders fighting for rings. With a packed schedule ahead and a focus on showcasing the region’s poker talent, there’s plenty more to come as the festival heats up in Tallinn.
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