Ralfs Blumbergs triumphs at the Diamond Poker Series 2026 in Tallinn

The Diamond Poker Series 2026 stage in Tallinn has concluded: four major tournaments, 306 entries, and a victory for Latvian player Ralfs Blumbergs.

From September 15 to 22, 2026, the third stage of the Diamond Poker Series season took place at Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn. The series was organized by OlyBet Poker, and the main format of the festival was Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO). Over eight days of an action-packed schedule, participants played out four major tournaments and several side events, gathering a total of 306 entries from 61 players representing 22 countries. The total prize pool for the Tallinn series reached €1,644,310, and the main stars of the week were Latvian Ralfs Blumbergs, Italian Youness Barakat, and German Jonas Kronwitter. Diamond Poker Series Tallinn 2026: Quick Overview The Diamond Poker Series is a prestigious poker tournament series held in various European countries. In 2026, Tallinn became the third stop of the tour after stages in Malta (January) and Tirana (April). Over eight days at Olympic Park Casino, tournaments were held with buy-ins ranging from €5,200 to €15,300, as well as four side events. The series awarded not only large cash prizes but also points for the overall season leaderboard, with the top seven players at the end of the season receiving season passes worth a total of €220,000. The tournaments were played in the Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) format—a type of poker where each player is dealt four cards, and to make a hand, you must use exactly two of your own cards and three community cards from the table. The format is known for its fast pace and large pots, attracting experienced professionals. Ralfs Blumbergs: The Main Hero of the Week The most successful player of the series in Tallinn was Ralfs Blumbergs from Latvia. He started his triumphant run with a victory in the €5,200 5K Million tournament, where he outlasted 106 entries and took home the top prize of €123,100. The final table of this tournament was held on September 20, and in heads-up play, Blumbergs defeated Italian Youness Barakat. This win followed his recent victory at EPT Barcelona, further cementing his status as one of the region’s top PLO players. But Blumbergs didn’t stop there: the very next day, he made the final table of the series’ most expensive tournament—the €10,400 10K Championship—where he again reached heads-up, this time finishing second to Alex Livingston. For his runner-up finish, the Latvian earned another €97,800. Thus, in just the two biggest tournaments of the week, Blumbergs earned over €220,000 in prize money. Youness Barakat, who finished second in the 5K Million (€76,600), later got his revenge by winning the series’ final tournament—the €15,300 Highroller - Quatro Bounty. Final Table Results: €5,200 5K Million 1st place — Ralfs Blumbergs (Latvia) — €123,100 2nd place — Youness Barakat (Italy) — €76,600 3rd place — Vladislavs Petrovs (Latvia) Biggest Prize of the Series: Alex Livingston Wins €10,400 10K Championship The largest prize pool of the stage was generated in the €10,400 10K Championship, which drew 58 entries and a prize pool of €545,400. The final of this tournament took place on September 21. The winner was Canadian Alex Livingston, who received €161,500 for first place—the biggest individual win of the Tallinn stage. Ralfs Blumbergs finished second, adding another €97,800 to his achievements. Third place went to well-known Finnish pro Juha Helppi, and fourth place was taken by Gryko, who also made a deep run in this tournament. Final Table Results: €10,400 10K Championship 1st place — Alex Livingston — €161,500 2nd place — Ralfs Blumbergs — €97,800 3rd place — Juha Helppi — payout not specified 4th place — Gryko — payout not specified Jonas Kronwitter: High Roller Victory and Season Lead German Jonas Kronwitter confirmed his status as one of the most promising PLO players by winning the €15,300 Highroller tournament. This event had 25 entries and a prize pool of €367,500. The final table was held on September 16, and Kronwitter took the top prize of €149,000. Second place went to Gryko, who received €97,000, third was Aku Joentausta (€72,900), and fourth was Dennis Weiss (€48,600). Thanks to this victory, Kronwitter moved into first place in the overall Diamond Poker Series season standings with 117,110 points, ahead of Nino Junior Pansier and Gergo Nagy. There is still one stage left in the season, and the race for the season prizes continues. Final Table Results: €15,300 Highroller 1st place — Jonas Kronwitter (Germany) — €149,000 2nd place — Gryko — €97,000 3rd place — Aku Joentausta — €72,900 4th place — Dennis Weiss — €48,600 Youness Barakat: Revenge in Quatro Bounty Italian Youness Barakat finished his series with a victory in the final tournament—the €15,300 Highroller - Quatro Bounty. This event had 15 entries, and the final was held on September 22. For first place, Barakat received €110,800. In heads-up, Barakat once again faced Ralfs Blumbergs, who finished second and added another €53,450 to his winnings. In addition to the main payouts, the tournament awarded €56,250 in bounties—extra prizes for knocking out opponents. Results: €15,300 Highroller - Quatro Bounty 1st place — Youness Barakat (Italy) — €110,800 2nd place — Ralfs Blumbergs (Latvia) — €53,450 Bounty pool — €56,250 Diamond Poker Series Tallinn Side Event Winners Four additional tournaments (side events) were held as part of the festival, each crowning a new champion. Unfortunately, detailed results and the names of the winners of these tournaments are not specified in the original. Diamond Poker Series 2026 Season Standings Tallinn was the third stop of the 2026 season. After the stages in Malta and Tirana, the battle for the top of the leaderboard intensified. Jonas Kronwitter, thanks to his high roller victory, topped the table with 117,110 points. Youness Barakat, after his successful run in Tallinn, also entered the top 5 of the rankings. At the end of the season, the top seven players will receive season passes worth a total of €220,000. The final stage of the season is ahead, where the main prize winners will be determined. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players The results of the Diamond Poker Series Tallinn 2026 clearly show how important versatility and the ability to play at high stakes are, especially in Pot-Limit Omaha formats. For PPPoker club members, this is a great reason to pay attention to PLO tournaments and cash games, which are becoming increasingly popular not only in live series but also in online clubs. Studying PLO strategies and regular practice can significantly improve your game and open the door to participating in prestigious events. The successes of players like Ralfs Blumbergs and Jonas Kronwitter show that consistent performances in various tournaments allow you not only to earn large prizes but also to accumulate points in seasonal rankings. In PPPoker clubs, many leagues and series also use ranking systems, where consistency and a series of deep runs are valued just as much as single big wins. Finally, the experience of the Tallinn stage highlights that even a small field of participants can provide serious prize pools and fierce competition. This is also true for PPPoker club tournaments, which often feature events with a limited number of entries but a high level of play and worthy rewards. Keep an eye on the club series schedule, try your hand at different formats, and strive for steady growth—perhaps you will be the next poker news hero!