Schedule & Results | Kings of Tallinn 2024: Autumn Edition

The Kings of Tallinn powered by OlyBet broadened its horizons. For the first time in the brand’s decade-long history, Olympic Park Casino and the Hilton Tallinn Park will host the Kings of Tallinn 2024: Autumn Edition.

The Kings of Tallinn 2024: Autumn Edition boasts the most robust schedule, with 58 numbered events across a variety of poker formats and tournament structures. The highlight will easily be the €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition Main Event, boasting a €500,000 guarantee.

The Kings of Tallinn is set to elevate the poker scene like never seen before in Northern Europe as it expands to a groundbreaking chapter for its brand with its inaugural Autumn Edition. For the first time in its storied decade-long history, the prestigious Olympic Park Casino and the luxurious Hilton Tallinn Park will host this highly anticipated event from 18-27 October 2024.

This year’s Autumn Edition promises an unparalleled poker experience for those looking to visit the beautiful Estonian capital of Tallinn. The festival features a record 59 events that span a diverse array of formats and tournament structures. The crown jewel of this festival is undoubtedly the €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition Main Event, which boasts an impressive €500,000 guarantee.

Players are expected from near and far not just to become the latest to join Kings of Tallinn royalty but also to grow friendships and be part of one of the friendliest poker communities in the world. The festival will include a return of fan-favorite elements such as the OlyBet Team Competition, special events tailored for female players, and more mixed games than ever before, including some new events. There is something for everyone, with buy-ins ranging from free to €5,000. Check out the day-by-day plan for the Kings of Tallinn below:

• Day 1: Friday, 18 October
• Day 2: Saturday, 19 October
• Day 3: Sunday, 20 October
• Day 4: Monday, 21 October
• Day 5: Tuesday, 22 October
• Day 6: Wednesday, 23 October
• Day 7: Thursday, 24 October
• Day 8: Friday, 25 October
• Day 9: Saturday, 26 October
• Day 10: Sunday, 27 October

Day 1

Friday, 18 October

The first day of the Kings of Tallinn 2024: Autumn Edition is one of the few that only boasts the two-card game of hold’em with mixed games prevalent throughout the rest of the schedule.

The festival promotes inclusiveness, which can be seen throughout the schedule, especially with the first event being free to enter in the Freebuy Satellite at 1 p.m., awarding at last seven seats to the two-day €250 NLH Deep Stack Opening Event, which kicks off two hours later at 3 p.m. with a long 30-minute blind structure. Finland’s Daniel Lakka won this event during the Kings of Tallinn in February for €11,044, while United Kingdom’s Jonathan Walker earned a cool €10,000 for his runner-up performance as part of a heads-up deal with Lakka.

Meanwhile, the first trophy will be awarded in the one-day €150 NLH Progressive Bounty Hyper Turbo at 8 p.m., with the day ending at 10 p.m. with the €80 Mega Satellite to the €555 Kings of Tallinn Championship with at least 10 seats guaranteed.

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Day 2

Saturday, 19 October

The second day of the Kings of Tallinn 2024: Autumn Edition begins where the first day left off with the conclusion of the two-day €250 NLH Deep Stack Opening Event at noon. Players can still get into the mix during the first two blind levels of the second and final day.

More value on the way for players as the second Freebuy Stellite, this time awarding at least seven seats to the Kings of Tallinn Cup at 1 p.m. The first of three opening flights in that event begins at 5 p.m. with Norway’s Sven Omland winning the €19,200 top prize back in the Kings of Tallinn in February.

Mixed game players will be thrilled that the €350 8-Game has received an overhaul and is now a two-day affair starting on Saturday at 3 p.m. Tobias Napel won the trophy and the €6,440 top prize back in February’s Kings of Tallinn and mentioned during his trip during the OlyBet Showdown Riga Voodoo Bounty Festival that he plans to defend his title.

Another trophy will be awarded in the €150 PLO4/PLO5/PLO6 Progressive Bounty at 10 p.m., followed by the €80 Mega Satellite at 10 p.m., which will award at least 10 seats to the €555 Kings of Tallinn Championship.

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Day 3

Sunday, 20 October

Day 3 begins with the resumption of two events in the €350 NLH Kings of Tallinn Cup Day 1b and the final day of the two-day €350 8-Game at Noon. Meanwhile, those looking for something different will battle in the €250 Open-Face Chinese Pineapple also at Noon.

The first new hold’em event in the €150 NLH Deep Stack begins two hours later at 2 p.m. before the two-day €2,000 NLH Progressive Bounty, which was added to the schedule after players have requested, makes its debut at 4 p.m.

The 8-game isn’t the only thing keeping the appetite full for mixed-game players, as the two-day €250 HORSE begins at 6 p.m. Meanwhile, the final opening flight of the €350 NLH Kings of Tallinn Cup begins at 8 p.m.

Those looking for a bargain will also have their day in the sun as Sunday boasts two qualifiers. The €80 Mega Satellite at 6 p.m. guarantees at least 10 seats to the €555 Kings of Tallinn Championship, while the €150 Satellite guarantees at least five seats to the €1,100 PLO4/PLO5 Championship at 10 p.m.

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Day 4

Monday, 21 October

The action gets hot and heavy on Monday, with 11 events on the schedule. The day begins with three multi-event tournaments playing down to a winner, including the €350 NLH Kings of Tallinn Cup, resuming action at Noon with late registration remaining open during the first two blind levels of the day.

The two-day €2,000 NLH Progressive Bounty and the €250 HORSE kick off their final days at 1 p.m. with a new tournament in the €150 NLH Progressive Bounty beginning at the same time.

The much-anticipated €1,100 PLO4/PLO5 Championship starts at 3 p.m. with players playing down to the money on the opening day of this event. Germany’s Per-Thorben Kasten, who calls Lithuania his home, won the event in February for €21,150, while Sweden’s Jacob Reinholdt won a little more thanks to a heads-up deal with a €21,250 haul.

At the same time, a Freebuy feeder satellite awards seven €150 satellite tickets at 3 p.m. with the €150 Satellite awarding at least two seats to the largest buy-in event of the festival in the €5,000 NLH Progressive Bounty on Tuesday.

An €80 satellite awards at least 10 seats to the €555 NLH Championship at 5 p.m. with the first of three flights of the target event commencing two hours later at 7 p.m. In February, Finland’s Mikko Ylamaki agreed to a heads-up deal with Lithuanian poker instructor Andrius Bielskis before winning the trophy. Ylamaki earned a tasty €57,860 payday, while Bielskis collected a cool €49,000 despite missing out on the trophy.

Meanwhile, the €350 NLH/PLO4/PLO5 Mix begins at 9 p.m. with late owls still with one more option with the €150 Mega Satellite at 10 p.m. awarding at least 10 seats to the €500,000 guaranteed Kings of Tallinn €1,100 Main Event.

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Day 5

Tuesday, 22 October

Tuesday begins with the second of three opening flights in the €555 NLH Kings of Tallinn Championship at Noon followed by the final day of the €1,100 PLO4/PLO5 Championship Final Day. The final opening flight of the €555 Championship takes place later on Tuesday at 9 p.m.

Those on more of a budget will also file into Olympic Park Casino early as a Freebuy satellite to the popular €150 NLH Celebrity Special, guaranteeing at least five seats also begins at 1 p.m.

The Celebrity Special, which begins at 7:30 p.m., will bring even more life into the poker arena, with players enjoying knocking out designated celebrities to earn an added prize. The Freebuy isn’t the only warm-up as women will have their own Meet & Greet at 3:30 p.m. and be treated to a free satellite. There will also be an open meet and greet on the casino floor at 6 p.m. with complimentary drinks and entertainment, including a band.

Every day players can also enjoy the €250 NLH Progressive Bounty at 3 p.m. and the €150 Mega Satellite, which guarantees at least 10 seats to the €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Main Event at 10 p.m.

Meanwhile, high rollers will continue to file in not only for the nonstop high-stakes cash games but also to take part in what promises to be the largest €5,000 event in Kings of Tallinn history, with the two-day €5,000 NLH Progressive Bounty kicking off at 5 p.m. with many players already confirming their attendance for this prestigious event.

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Day 6

Wednesday, 23 October

Wednesday is the day many will be waiting for as the first two of four opening flights in the €500,000 guaranteed €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Main Event Day 1a kicking off at 3 p.m. followed by Day 1b at 7 p.m. The Kings of Tallinn Main Event established a new gold standard in the winter with 914 entries creating a €859,160 prize pool. Three players agreed to a deal guaranteeing them at least a six-figure payout before Lithuania’s Edgaras Kausinis won the event for €120,910. Lithuanian cash game specialist Mantas Tamulevicius flicked it in at the last second for his only bullet before coming one player shy of winning the title while collecting an impressive €105,000. Finnish poker beast Aleksi Naski collected the same prize for finishing on the podium in third place.

The €555 NLH Kings of Tallinn Championship moves onto its penultimate day with players still able to enter or re-enter during the first three levels of play at 1 p.m. At the same time, the €5,000 NLH Progressive Bounty will play out its final day.

A handful of one-day events will keep players busy, including the €150 NLH/PLO4/PLO5 at 5 p.m., the €250 PL 2-7 Triple Draw at 7 p.m., and the €250 NLH Hyper Turbo at 9 p.m.

At 10 p.m., players will enjoy another Mega Satellite, guaranteeing at least 10 seats to the Kings of Tallinn Main Event.

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Day 7

Thursday, 24 October

Thursday boasts the final two of four opening flights in the €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Main Event at Noon and 5 p.m. There will also be the €150 Last Chance Satellite to this marquee event at Noon guaranteeing at least five seats.

The excitement, however, won’t be surrounding the Main Event on Thursday as a winner wil be crowned in the €555 Championship after its third and final day begins at 1 pm.

Mixed game players will enjoy a new event at 1 p.m. in the €250 PL 7 Card Stud/7 Card Stud Hi-Lo at 1 p.m. followed by the €250 NLH at 3 p.m.

Another new event in the €150 PL Soko Hi Soko Lo begins at 5 p.m. followed by the €250 PLO4/PLO5/PLO6 at 7 p.m. and the €150 NLH Hyper Turbo at 9 p.m.

Meanwhile, the €80 Satellite, which guarantees at least five seats to the €1,100 Progressive Bounty begins at 10 p.m. to wrap off another busy day at the 2024 Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition.

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Day 8

Friday, 25 October

The €1,100 NLH Kings of Tallinn Main Event moves onto its second of four days at Noon. Players can still get into the action or re-enter with late registration remaining open for the first four blind levels of Day 2.

Shortly after, the one-day €150 NLH Progressive Bounty begins at 2 p.m. followed by what promises to be a ton of fun in the €250 PL Sviten Championship at 5 p.m. The Sviten Championship was another event to be overhauled with a second day added after considering feedback from players.

The two-day €1,100 NLH Progressive Bounty begins at 7 p.m. followed by the €250 NLH Hyper Turbo at 9 p.m.

The trend of the evening ending with satellites continues with a €150 Satellite guaranteeing at least three seats to the €3,000 NLH at 10 p.m.

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Day 9

Saturday, 26 October

Saturday begins with three multi-day events continuing. The €1,000 Kings of Tallinn Main Event moves onto Day 3 at Noon while at the same time the €1,100 NLH Progressive Bounty plays out its final day to a winner. The €250 Sviten Championship will also witness a player hoist a trophy after its action begins an hour later at 1 p.m.

Meanwhile, many more women will file in on Saturday for the prestigious €150 NLH Queens, which boasts added tickets to the upcoming Queens of Tallinn in the winter. A free satellite will award five seats to this event at 12 p.m.

Another prestigious event in the two-day €3,000 NLH begins at 5 p.m. with a six-handed format. Cypriot Georgios Tsouloftas won the €52,430 top prize in the winter after defeating local hero Ermo Kosk from Estonia during heads-up play. Players can get in for a fraction of the cost with the €150 Satellite at 12 p.m., guaranteeing at least three seats to what promises to be another huge event at the 2024 Kings of Tallinn Autumn Edition.

This is not all as it’s a huge day with a dozen events on the schedule. The €250 NLH Bounty begins at 2 p.m., followed by another brand new tournament in the €150 Five-Card Mix at 7 p.m. with a rotation of three games, including Sviten Special, PLO5, and PL Five-Card Triple Draw.

Those looking for something other than cash games in the evening will enjoy the start of the two-day €350 PLO4/PLO5 Progressive Bounty at 9 p.m. followed by the €250 NLH Hyper Turbo at 10 p.m. Online poker players will also be able to win a trophy in the €150 NLH Kings of Tallinn OlyBet Online Progressive Bounty at 9 p.m., which guarantees at least a €5,000 prize pool and is only available to those playing at OlyBet Poker.

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Day 10

Sunday, 27 October

Players will begin to say their emotional goodbyes on Sunday. However, many will stick around for their last chance at a trophy in two new events, including the €555 NLH 6-Handed at Noon and the €150 NLH Mini-Main Event at 2 p.m.

Meanwhile, winners will be crowned in the €1,100 Kings of Tallinn Main Event, the €3,000 NLH, and the €350 PLO4/PLO5 Progressive Bounty to cap off an exciting festival.

Meanwhile, the final event of the schedule will welcome players to the Kings of Vilnius on November 15-24 at the luxurious Olympic Casino Lietuva, located in the heart of the Lithuaian capital with a €80 Satellite awarding three €555 Seats to the Kings of Vilnius at 4 p.m.

We wish all the players the best of luck in Tallinn. As usual, this author is also looking forward to the event, which will include reporting, commentating, live-filmed walkarounds, and more. See you in Tallinn and come say hi whether we have met before or not!

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