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Finnish dominance returns at Kings of Tallinn's €350 8-Game tournament

Niko Heikkinen's €8,300 victory marks the biggest payout yet in this high-stakes event. Can anyone break Finland's grip on the title?

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Finnish dominance returns at Kings of Tallinn's €350 8-Game tournament

The €350 8-Game tournament is underway once again at Kings of Tallinn. This venue has hosted the event every year since 2022, attracting top players from across the region. The competition continues to grow, with Finnish and Norwegian players dominating recent wins. The tournament’s history at Kings of Tallinn began in 2022. That year, Joel Holmberg from Finland claimed victory in the €440 8-Game, taking home €5,360. The following year, the buy-in dropped to €350, but the competition remained fierce.

In 2023, Tuomas Roppanen from Finland secured the title, earning €6,340. The trend of Finnish success continued in 2024 when Tobias Napel from Norway broke the streak. He won the €350 event, pocketing €6,440. This year, Niko Heikkinen from Finland reclaimed the top spot. His 2025 victory in the €350 8-Game brought him €8,300, the largest prize so far at this buy-in level.

The tournament remains a key fixture at Kings of Tallinn, with Finnish players frequently topping the leaderboard. This year’s edition has already crowned a new champion, adding to the event’s growing reputation. The prize money continues to rise, reflecting the competition’s increasing prestige.

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