Ralfs Blumbergs Stars as Diamond Poker Series Tallinn 2026 Closes

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Oct 05, 2026 4 min read

The Diamond Poker Series made its third stop of the 2026 season at Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn, with OlyBet Poker powering eight days of Pot-Limit Omaha action from September 15-22.

The series attracted 61 players from 22 countries, generating 306 entries and €1,644,310 in prize money across the schedule, with Latvia's Ralfs Blumbergs the standout performer of the week.

Blumbergs took down the €5,200 5K Million for €123,100 before finishing runner-up in the €10,400 10K Championship for another €97,800, expertly navigating two of the biggest fields of the entire festival.

Meanwhile, Italian star Youness Barakat also enjoyed a standout series, finishing runner-up to Blumbergs in the 5K Million before closing out the festival by winning the €15,300 Highroller - Quatro Bounty on the final day.

Finally, Germany's Jonas Kronwitter, who is perhaps poker's next PLO star, leaves Tallinn at the top of the season leaderboard with 117,110 points, ahead of Nino Junior Pansier and Gergo Nagy with plenty still to play for!

Blumbergs Stars in Tallinn With 5K Million Victory

Blumbergs was the man to beat in Tallinn, and he wasted little time proving it.

The Latvian battled through a 106-entry field in the €5,200 5K Million, with four days of action and two starting flights eventually producing a final table on September 20. Blumbergs came out on top to claim the €123,100 first prize, beating Italy's Barakat heads-up and adding another huge PLO score after his recent victory at EPT Barcelona.

It would prove to be the first half of a remarkable week for Blumbergs. He would go on to finish runner-up in the €10,400 10K Championship for another €97,800, meaning his two biggest results in Tallinn alone were worth more than €220,000.

Barakat's €76,600 runner-up finish was also a sign of things to come, with the Italian later closing out the series by winning the Highroller - Quatro Bounty. Latvia's Vladislavs Petrovs completed the 5K Million podium.

€5,200 5K Million Final Table Results

Alex Livingston Wins Tallinn's Biggest Prize Pool

Alex Livingston claimed the biggest prize of the Tallinn stop, taking down the €10,400 10K Championship for €161,500.

A field of 58 entries created a €545,400 prize pool, with the tournament reaching its conclusion on September 21. Livingston came out on top of a final table featuring some of the biggest names of the series, including Blumbergs, who followed up his 5K Million victory with a runner-up finish worth €97,800.

Finnish poker legend Juha Helppi completed the podium, while Gryko added another deep run to his Tallinn results by finishing fourth.

€10,400 10K Championship Final Table Results

Jonas Kronwitter Takes Down €15,300 Highroller

Jonas Kronwitter added another major title to one of the most impressive and fastest-growing records in poker by winning the €15,300 Highroller for €149,000.

The German topped a 25-entry field to claim the lion's share of a €367,500 prize pool on September 16, with Gryko finishing runner-up for €97,000. Aku Joentausta took third for €72,900, while Dennis Weiss rounded out the four-player final table with €48,600.

€15,300 Highroller Final Table Results

Barakat Goes One Better to Close Out Tallinn With Quatro Bounty Win

Youness Barakat saved his best for last, closing out the Tallinn stop by taking down the €15,300 Highroller - Quatro Bounty for €110,800.

The Italian had already finished runner-up to Blumbergs in the 5K Million, but went one better in the festival's final event, overcoming a 15-entry field on September 22. Blumbergs was once again waiting for him at the finish line, adding another €53,450 to his remarkable week. The event also featured €56,250 in additional bounty payouts.

€15,300 Highroller - Quatro Bounty Results

Diamond Poker Series Tallinn Side Event Winners

Four side events were also held during the eight-day festival, with four different players taking home titles.

Diamond Poker Series 2026 Season Standings

Tallinn was the third of four stops on the 2026 Diamond Poker Series schedule, following festivals in Malta in January and Tirana in April. Kronwitter leads the season standings following his Tallinn victory, with Barakat also moving into the top five after his strong performance.

The 2026 season will conclude with €220,000 in season passes awarded to the top seven players in the final standings.

Eliot Thomas is an Editor at PokerNews, specializing in casino and poker coverage. He most recently covered the Triton Super High Roller Series in South Korea and has previously worked at the World Series of Poker and European Poker Tour.

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