"Scheel in Front Among Mini Main Survivors in WSOPC Tallinn, Anticipating First Rings"
WSOP Circuit Tallinn Kicks Off with Exciting Mini Main Event Victory
The WSOP Circuit Tallinn is off to an exciting start, with players eyeing satellites for the highly anticipated €1 million guaranteed WSOPC Main Event. The festival, held at the Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel, has already seen a thrilling victory in the Mini Main Event.
In a highly competitive field of 954 entries, Simon Hesserud Persson from Sweden emerged victorious. Persson, the top player competing for the Mini Main Event, showcased remarkable adaptability, overcoming a tough start to secure the win.
On Day 1b of the tournament, Persson found himself down to 12,000 chips from his starting stack of 50,000. However, he made consecutive triple and double ups to build a strong stack and ultimately claim the victory. The Mini Main Event, the first ring-certified event in Tallinn in 2025, marked an important milestone for the festival, lasting three days and culminating in Persson’s victory, earning him a WSOP Circuit ring.
Unfortunately, detailed information about other final table players and payout amounts for the Mini Main Event was not included in the available results. However, the sheer field size and Persson’s win indicate a highly competitive event.
Looking ahead, the WSOPC Tallinn is expected to feature some of the best talent in poker, including women players in Europe, as the festival focuses on showcasing the region's poker talent. The Mini Main Event winner will receive a WSOPC gold ring and a $5,000 Ticket to Paradise, while the WSOPC Main Event promises to bring even more excitement.
Other events scheduled for Monday, July 28th, 2025, include the €555 No-Limit Hold'em (Ring Event #3), the €350 No-Limit Hold'em Queens event, dedicated to women in poker, and the €555 Pot-Limit Omaha 4/5 event, with a strong €127,300 prize pool. Markku Koplimaa, an Estonian poker pro, is one of the contenders in the latter event.
As the event progresses, more exciting poker action is expected, especially as the WSOPC Main Event draws closer. Stay tuned for updates on the WSOPC Tallinn and the poker stars making their mark on the festival.
| Event | Winner | Buy-in | Entries | Duration | Venue | |-------------------------------|--------------------------|--------|---------|--------------|----------------------------| | WSOPC Tallinn 2025 Mini Main | Simon Hesserud Persson | €350 | 954 | 3 days | Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel |
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The upcoming WSOP Circuit Main Event promises to reward the winner with a guaranteed €1 million, following the success of the Mini Main Event where poker player Simon Hesserud Persson, from Sweden, claimed victory. With Persson's win, the focus shifts to the forthcoming casino-and-gambling events, including the No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha games, that are expected to highlight the gambling trends in poker. The sports-betting enthusiasts might find interest in the sports-betting sector, as the festival strives to showcase a diverse range of casino-games and attract poker talents from around the globe.
