Ylitalo Wins European Poker Tour London Main Event

YLITALO WINS EUROPEAN POKER TOUR LONDON MAIN EVENT

13th October, 2025 at 02:57:36

Source: bluffed.net

Swedish pro bests an international field to claim the £ 560,980 main prize.

The 2025 European Poker Tour London main event was decided over the weekend as 27-year-old Swedish pro Robin Ylitalo bested a competitive field of 603 other hopefuls to claim the main prize of £ 560,980.

Ylitalo played strongly and well through the several days leading to the final table, and was among the high stacks at the end of most days.

The final table reflected the international make-up of the field and comprised Ylitalo (Sweden); Georgios Karakousis from Greece; Englishmen Leo McClean and Kully Sidhu; Ludovic Geilich from Scotland; Australian player Jeff Rossiter (chip leader); Slovakia's Stefan Vagner; and Jan Olav Sjavik from Norway.

Heads up, Ylitalo faced 63-year-old Greek plastics factory owner Georgios Karakousis, playing in his first EPT main event although he has extensive live tournament experience. The Greek businessman won his seat in the EPT London online at PokerStars in a $215 Double Chance qualifier.

With well over half the chips in play, the Swede started the action with a clear advantage, and he didn't put a foot wrong as he leveraged his lead into a convincing win in short order, dismissing his opponent with the runner up prize of £ 349,200

Other final table pay-outs were:

Leo McClean £ 249,850

Ludovic Geilich £ 193,340

Jeff Rossiter £ 152,320

Stefan Vagner £ 119,225

Jan Olav Sjavik £ 88,175

Kully Sidhu £ 60,640

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