Kings of Tallinn poker festival smashes records as Mini Main Event draws 1,247 players
The 2026 Kings of Tallinn poker festival is now in its third day, with multiple events underway and new tournaments set to begin. Players are still flocking to the €200 Mini Main Event, which has already broken participation records before registration even closes.
The €200 NLH Mini Main Event remains the centre of attention today. Late registration stays open until 13:50, and organisers expect around 850 total entries. As of February 8, 2026, the event has already drawn 1,247 players—far surpassing past editions. Previous years saw 892 entries in 2025, 756 in 2024, and 612 in 2023.
Meanwhile, the €350 Open-face Chinese Pineapple event is down to its final four players, with one sitting out. The €350 NLH Kings of Tallinn Cup also kicks off today, offering two starting flights. Flight 1B begins at 14:30, and Flight 1C starts at 20:00, each playing 10 levels on Day 1.
At 17:00, the €1,100 PLO4/PLO5 DeepStack Mystery Bounty event gets underway. This tournament features a button round each hand, with mystery envelopes introduced on Day 2. Earlier, at 17:30, the €80 NLH Mega-Satellite to the €555 Kings of Tallinn Championship will run, guaranteeing 10 seats worth €555 each.
The €200 PL 2-7 Triple Draw event starts at 19:00 as a 6-handed game. At the same time, Flight 1A of the €555 NLH Kings of Tallinn Championship begins, playing 9 levels on Day 1. Later, at 22:00, the €200 NLH Turbo event will launch.
The festival's third day features a packed schedule, from record-breaking entry numbers in the Mini Main Event to high-stakes tournaments like the Mystery Bounty and Kings of Tallinn Championship. With multiple starting flights and late registration still open, player turnout continues to climb.
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