Vilnius Ace Breaker 2026 kicks off with three early poker champions crowned
The 2026 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Ace Breaker poker festival has officially begun in Vilnius, Lithuania. Over the opening weekend, players from across the region competed in several early events, setting the stage for the main tournaments ahead. The festival kicked off with the €250 No-Limit Hold’em (NLH) Opening Event, where Rasmus Sihvonen defended his title and claimed victory. His win earned him €5,560 in prize money.
Kristjan Maasalu from Estonia also made an early impact by taking down the €350 NLH DeepStack Progressive Bounty. He secured €3,288 in cash plus additional bounty payouts. Another highlight was the €200 Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO4/PLO5) event, won by local player Paulius Gaidulevičius. His performance earned him €1,725. The festival’s biggest attractions—the €555 NLH Championship and the €1,100 Main Event—are still to come, with players gearing up for the high-stakes competition.
The first weekend of the Vilnius Ace Breaker has already crowned three winners, with more events on the schedule. The upcoming marquee tournaments will determine the festival’s biggest champions and largest payouts.
