€555 NLH Championship thrives as a Baltic poker staple with record wins
The €555 No-Limit Hold’em Championship has become a key feature of poker tournaments across the Baltic region. Originally the main event at the 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker, its buy-in later rose to €1,100, shifting the €555 tournament to a side event. Despite the change, it continues to attract strong fields and produce notable winners. The series of €555 NLH Championships began in Vilnius, where Aleksandras Rusinovas took first place. His victory at the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius earned him €20,642. The event’s popularity soon spread to neighbouring countries.
In Riga, two separate editions of the tournament drew attention. Michel Leibgorin won the Voodoo Spring Edition, securing €17,685. Later, Jānis Mengģelis claimed the Voodoo Autumn Edition title, pocketing €19,845. Estonia also hosted its own high-stakes battles. At the 2025 WSOP Circuit Tallinn, Toni Niinivaara emerged as champion, winning €62,100. Meanwhile, Ahmet Canatan triumphed in the Kings of Tallinn Championship, taking home €66,050. Back in Lithuania, Linas Bulkšas won the Kings of Vilnius event, earning €25,915. The €555 NLH Championship has since remained a fixture in all three Baltic nations. Its consistent presence highlights its appeal among players and organisers alike.
The €555 NLH Championship has cemented its place as a competitive and well-attended side event. Winners across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have collected significant prizes, reinforcing its status in the regional poker scene. The tournament’s continued success suggests it will remain a staple in future editions.
