Free Entry Turned Into A Massive Win at No Filter Poker Series

Three days of focused poker at Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn ended with Latvia’s Krisjanis Stankevics lifting the No Filter Nordic & Baltic Championship Open €1,100 Main Event trophy. The 27‑year‑old outlasted Spain’s Guillermo Gordo after a long heads‑up, the pair agreeing a deal before playing on for the title and an extra €14,000.

With stacks deep and pay jumps steep, Stankevics and Gordo chopped the remaining payouts to reduce variance. Gordo secured €66,790 and Stankevics locked €65,110. They left €14,000 and the trophy in the middle, which the Latvian secured soon after, closing out his biggest career cash at €79,100. A briefly chopped pot on the river stalled his momentum, but he steadied, rebuilt, and trapped Gordo in the final hand to seal it.

Stankevics qualified via an online OlyBet giveaway, turning a free ticket into a five‑figure win.
He began Day 2 at the very bottom of the counts and entered Day 3 mid‑filed, then moved through jumps without drama.
His post‑match take was grounded: he ran well, held in flips, and kept his composure when Gordo hit a couple of late rivers. The room’s atmosphere drew praise too. Players mixed conversation with competitive focus, giving the festival a home‑game feel that highlighted why regional events matter to the community.

As advertised, the winner of the Main Event was guaranteed €100,000 and in order not to hollow the payouts to the field, allegedly, Olympic Casino chipped in with €25,000 to uphold the unique selling point of this tournament series.

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