Norway’s Drea Karlsen cemented her status as the new queen of Tallinn after a commanding wire-to-wire victory in Ring Event #4: €350 NLH Queens at the WSOP Circuit stop in Estonia. Karlsen bagged €6,480, a coveted WSOPC gold ring, and a $5,000 Ticket to Paradise package to the Bahamas after dominating a 74-player field at Olympic Park Casino.
Starting the final day as chip leader, Karlsen never relinquished control. She bulldozed through the final table, eliminating six of her eight opponents—including a spirited final duel with Sweden’s Sindy Ygborn, who finished runner-up and received €4,150.
Karlsen’s final knockout came when Ygborn shoved with Q♦ 4♣, only to run into the Norwegian’s 6♥ 6♠. The board ran out 9♣ 4♥ K♠ 5♥ 7♥, giving both players a pair, but Karlsen’s sixes held strong to secure the title and her place in the WSOPC Tallinn winner’s circle.
The win marks Karlsen’s second major title of the year, having previously triumphed in a Queens event during OlyBet’s Showdown series in Vilnius. It was a fitting end to a memorable day in Tallinn, which also saw the €555 NLH draw a record-breaking field and the €1 million guaranteed WSOPC Main Event officially get underway.
Ring Event #4: €350 NLH Queens – Final Table Results
| Position | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drea Karlsen | Norway | €6,480 + $5,000 Ticket to Paradise |
| 2 | Sindy Ygborn | Sweden | €4,150 |
| 3 | Nadja Sutter | Switzerland | €2,770 |
| 4 | Vita Veidemane | Latvia | €1,950 |
| 5 | Saara Benlamine | Finland | €1,443 |
| 6 | Iryna Tsikhanskaya | Belarus | €1,120 |
| 7 | Helina Tamm | Estonia | €910 |
| 8 | Jenny Westerlund | Sweden | €820 |
| 9 | Anzelika Urbane | Latvia | €750 |
WSOPC Tallinn Main Event Heats Up
The €1 million guaranteed WSOPC Tallinn Main Event is officially underway, with Day 1a attracting 125 entries. Forty-seven players secured seats for Day 2, set for Friday. Two more flights are scheduled for Wednesday at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. EEST, as players from across the globe chase a share of one of Northern Europe’s most prestigious titles.
With €161,595 already added to the prize pool, expectations are high for a massive turnout across the remaining flights, setting the stage for a thrilling weekend.
€555 NLH Shatters Estonian Records
Ring Event #3: €555 NLH will crown its champion today, but the event has already made history. A total of 744 entries created the largest €555 field ever recorded in Estonia, generating a prize pool that includes €62,100, a WSOPC ring, and a Ticket to Paradise package for the winner.
Latvia’s Raivis Pucurs leads the final day’s field. The Latvian has been on a heater in 2025, highlighted by a victory and several deep runs at OlyBet’s Showdown Voodoo Spring Edition in Riga.
Six WSOPC Rings on the Line Today
Wednesday brings a wave of action to Tallinn, with six WSOPC ring events either kicking off or playing down to winners.
Highlights include:
- Ring Event #6: €1,100 PLO4/5 – 29 players return to battle it out for the title.
- Ring Event #7: €5,000 NLH – One of the week’s premier high-roller events draws elite talent.
- Ring Event #8: €1,100 8-Game – Mixed-game players get their spotlight at 5 p.m. local time.
Meanwhile, satellites, side events, and buzzing cash games continue to fill the Olympic Park Casino, making WSOPC Tallinn a true summer poker festival.
Stay tuned as more champions emerge and the road to Paradise continues.
