The 2026 The Festival Weekend Tallinn Main Event came down to a dramatic final table on Sunday at Olympic Park Casino, in partnership with OlyBet Poker, with Australia’s Jarrod Coughtrie leading the field and Lithuania’s Marijus Dirgela carrying the legacy of being the Day 1 and Day 2 chip leader.
When the dust settled, Finland’s Ville-Matti Keränen had outlasted the final nine to become the 2026 The Festival Weekend Tallinn Main Event champion, taking the official top prize of €26,160. The Mystery Bounty format delivered its signature swings, with extra envelope payouts shaping the final results, but Keränen’s official payout sits at €12,660, with another €13,500 in bounties, followed by Coughtrie at €11,550 (including €2,500 in bounties) and Timo Ruuska at €11,400 (including €6,900 in bounties).
The final 26 players cashed from the field from a total of 212 entries, creating a €58,200 prize pool plus €42,400 in mystery bounties, for €100,600 in total prizes.
Keränen, widely known around the region as “Kilppari,” has built a strong reputation over the last couple of years as a consistent live tournament performer and a frequent voice in the Finnish poker community. His Hendon Mob profile already shows a string of solid results across the Baltic and Nordic circuits, with deep runs and titles in Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn. This Main Event win adds another major trophy to that resume and marks one of his biggest live scores, cementing his place among the region’s top grinders.
The final table featured a strong Nordic presence, with Finland’s Ville-Matti Keränen, Markus Vesala, and Timo Ruuska; Sweden’s Hampus Grönström and Martin Willborg; Estonia’s Mati Pirn; Spain’s David Marfil; and Australia’s Jarrod Coughtrie all in the mix. After a week of mixed games, pop-up Sit’n’Go battles, and high-stakes drama, Keränen closed it out with the biggest score of The Festival Weekend Tallinn.
While the Main Event has been crowned, several side events remain in play on Sunday, with final-day action still unfolding across the floor. This article will be updated tomorrow morning to include the side-event winners, full results, and key hands from the Baby TORSES Supreme, Sunday Brunch, and €1,100 Open-Face Chinese Pineapple.
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2026 The Festival Weekend Tallinn €555 NLH Main Event Mystery Bounty Results
| Place | Player | Country | Prize | Bounty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ville-Matti Keränen | Finland | €12,660 | €13,500 | €26,160 |
| 2 |  Jarrod Coughtrie | Australia | €9,050 | €2,500 | €11,550 |
| 3 | Timo Ruuska | Finland | €6,900 | €4,500 | €11,400 |
| 4 |  Marijus Dirgela | Lithuania | €5,150 | €0 | €5,150 |
| 5 |  Martin Willborg | Sweden | €3,490 | €4,000 | €7,490 |
| 6 | Hampus Grönström | Sweden | €2,910 | €8,500 | €11,410 |
| 7 | Markus Vesala | Finland | €2,330 | €2,000 | €4,330 |
| 8 |  Mati Pirn | Estonia | €1,750 | €0 | €1,750 |
| 9 |  David Marfil | Spain | €1,160 | €4,500 | €5,660 |
| 10 | Mantas Burba | Lithuania | €1,020 | €0 | €1,020 |
| 11 |  Raivo Grislis | Latvia | €1,020 | €0 | €1,020 |
| 12 |  Jorn Hval | Norway | €1,020 | €0 | €1,020 |
| 13 | Johnny Hofseth | Norway | €870 | €0 | €870 |
| 14 |  Daniel Gumula | Poland | €870 | €0 | €870 |
| 15 |  Vladyslava Shestakova | Ukraine | €870 | €0 | €870 |
| 16 | Olli Kalso | Finland | €730 | €0 | €730 |
| 17 |  Larry Loupolover | Bulgaria | €730 | €0 | €730 |
| 18 | Maria Ling | Sweden | €730 | €0 | €730 |
| 19 | Teppo Osaari | Finland | €730 | €0 | €730 |
| 20 | Ruben Rahumägi | Estonia | €730 | €0 | €730 |
| 21 | Magnus Nilsen | Norway | €580 | €0 | €580 |
| 22 | Kambiz Kashi | Sweden | €580 | €0 | €580 |
| 23 | Erik Põlluveer | Estonia | €580 | €0 | €580 |
| 24 | Jan Michael Karlsson | Sweden | €580 | €0 | €580 |
| 25 | Marek Selgeveer | Estonia | €580 | €0 | €580 |
| 26 | Anton Komissarov | Estonia | €580 | €0 | €580 |
The Festival Series Heads to Malta Next
The action now shifts south from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, as The Festival Series heads to Malta for its next major stop. The Festival Malta will take place at the Portomaso Casino, from Sept. 7-14, with a schedule packed with mixed games, high rollers, and classic Hold’em events.
The Malta series is known for its variety: players can expect a full lineup of 8-Game, Sviten Special, HORSE, and other exotic formats, alongside traditional NLH rings, Mystery Bounties, and chase-style events. The scale matches the island’s reputation as a top European poker destination, with guarantees, packages, and a festive atmosphere that draws players from across the continent.
For anyone warming up for WSOP Circuit Tallinn later in July, the Malta stop offers a perfect mid-year bridge: a chance to mix sun, travel, and a different poker culture before returning to the Baltic for the Circuit’s marquee events.
WSOP Circuit Tallinn Just Around the Corner
While The Festival Weekend Tallinn is already delivering plenty of action at Olympic Park Casino, the spotlight will soon shift to one of the biggest highlights of the Baltic poker calendar.
The 2026 WSOP Circuit Tallinn returns from July 23 to August 2, bringing 12 WSOP Circuit ring events and a packed schedule that is expected to attract players from across Europe and beyond. With a mix of marquee tournaments, accessible buy-ins, and strong local turnout, the series continues to cement Tallinn as a key destination on the live poker map.
Many players competing this week are expected to stick around or return later in the month, making The Festival Weekend Tallinn a perfect warm-up for what promises to be another record-breaking WSOP Circuit stop.
- Article originally produced by Jason Glatzer at poker.pro.
- Photos taken by Mairo Toom courtesy of The Festival Series.
