Grantas Naujokas wins Kings of Tallinn and €104,310

Lithuanian poker player Grantas Naujokas became the champion of the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition Main Event, outlasting 607 participants and winning €104,310.

The Main Event of the Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition, featuring a €1,100 buy-in, has wrapped up in the Estonian capital. The title went to Lithuanian player Grantas Naujokas, who not only captured the trophy but also secured the biggest payday of his career — €104,310. The tournament drew 607 participants, generating an impressive total prize pool of €564,510. The Comeback of Grantas Naujokas: The Road to Victory This triumph marked a true breakthrough for Grantas Naujokas. Three years ago, he played in the Kings of Tallinn Main Event with the same €1,100 buy-in, finishing 64th for €2,200 — which was his best result at the time. Since then, according to the Hendon Mob database, Naujokas hadn’t cashed in any live tournaments. His decision to return to the series proved to be a turning point: this time, he outlasted 606 opponents to claim the main trophy. Interestingly, almost every finalist at this event also set a new personal best for tournament winnings, with just one exception. Final Table Drama: How It Unfolded The final table brought together players from several countries, and the battle for the title was fierce. Here’s how the finalists placed and what they took home: 9th place: Julius Kettunen (Finland) — €9,450. For this Kings of Tallinn regular, it was a new personal best, surpassing his previous top cash by €200. 8th place: Artus Krasnoluckis (Latvia) — €11,650. One of three Latvians at the final table, he finished in eighth place. 7th place: Evgeny Vyal — €14,350. The only finalist for whom this wasn’t a personal record: he previously won €28,650 for seventh place in the WSOPC Tallinn Main Event 2024. 6th place: Martins Poritis — €18,950. 5th place: Juhani Hassi — €25,350. Hassi started the final table second in chips with 90 big blinds, but ultimately exited in fifth place. 4th place: Iryna Tsikhanskaya — €33,600. After her elimination, it was guaranteed the title would go to a male player. 3rd place: Samuel Adnoy (Norway) — €47,850. His bustout set the stage for heads-up play. 2nd place: Krisjanis Balodis (Latvia) — €71,400. Before this event, his best result was €3,830; now he can boast a substantial runner-up prize. 1st place: Grantas Naujokas (Lithuania) — €104,310. The champion, trophy winner, and new personal record holder. Kings of Tallinn Main Event (€1,100) Final Table Results Place Player Country Prize (€) 1 Grantas Naujokas Lithuania 104,310 2 Krisjanis Balodis Latvia 71,400 3 Samuel Adnoy Norway 47,850 4 Iryna Tsikhanskaya 33,600 5 Juhani Hassi 25,350 6 Martins Poritis 18,950 7 Evgeny Vyal 14,350 8 Artus Krasnoluckis Latvia 11,650 9 Julius Kettunen Finland 9,450 Tournament Format and Its Significance The Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition Main Event featured a €1,100 buy-in — a standard amount for major European poker festivals. The format was classic No Limit Hold’em, with every player receiving an equal starting stack and no cap on bet sizes. The event drew 607 participants, creating a prize pool of €564,510 that was distributed among the top finishers. For most of the finalists, this tournament was a true breakthrough: eight out of nine players earned the largest cashes of their careers. This highlights that Kings of Tallinn attracts not only seasoned pros but also ambitious amateurs eager to compete for big money and a prestigious title. Upcoming Olybet Events: New Opportunities for Players The organizers aren’t stopping there. From October 26 to 31, the Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn will host the European Mixed Poker Championship. The schedule includes a Main Event in 8-Game with a €800 buy-in, plus 10 side events in various mixed formats. A month later, in November, the same venue will welcome The Festival Tallinn 2026, featuring over 70 tournaments, including a Main Event with a €555 buy-in. The year will conclude with the Kings of Vilnius 2026 series, running from December 4 to 13 at Olympic Casino Lietuva. The Main Event there will also have a €1,100 buy-in and a guaranteed prize pool of €250,000. Final Table Profiles: Who’s Who Grantas Naujokas, the new Kings of Tallinn champion, had never previously scored a major live tournament win, with his best result before this event being just €2,200. Krisjanis Balodis from Latvia also made a huge leap, boosting his personal record nearly twentyfold. Among the finalists was experienced Finn Julius Kettunen, for whom reaching the final table was a new milestone. Evgeny Vyal stands out: despite finishing seventh, he already had a bigger cash from the WSOPC Tallinn 2024. Iryna Tsikhanskaya posted the best result among women, finishing fourth for €33,600. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players This story clearly shows that even players without big titles or major cashes can succeed at major live series. For PPPoker club members, it’s a great incentive not to limit themselves to online play, but to consider taking a shot at live tournaments, where they can realize their potential and experience new emotions. Tournaments with buy-ins around €1,100 and prize pools in the hundreds of thousands of euros aren’t just for professionals — they’re also a real opportunity for ambitious amateurs. The experience gained in PPPoker clubs can be excellent preparation for such events: learning to play against different styles, adapting to tournament dynamics, and making decisions under pressure — all of these skills are invaluable at the final table. Keep an eye on the schedules of major series and don’t miss your chance to qualify through satellites or online qualifiers. The story of Grantas Naujokas proves: any player can become a champion if they’re not afraid of new challenges and are willing to keep improving their game.