Julian Selinger Wins Wsopc Tallinn Main Event
Julian Selinger won the 2026 WSOP Circuit Tallinn €1,500 Main Event after a demanding comeback against Roy van der Reijnst at Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel and Olympic Park Casino.
The German player earned €210,000, a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, and the WSOP Circuit Main Event ring. Van der Reijnst, representing the Netherlands, finished runner-up for €140,500 after a heads-up match that lasted four hours.
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Record Field Sets the Stage in Tallinn
The Main Event drew 977 entries and generated a €1,253,002 prize pool, setting a record for the tournament. The final table brought together players from Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Spain, Lithuania, Denmark, France, and Poland.
Selinger did not arrive at the final table with a dominant stack. He began in the middle of the counts and later slipped into the shortest position with six players left after doubling up two opponents. The eventual winner had to rebuild more than once before reaching heads-up play.
How Selinger Reversed the Tournament
Van der Reijnst controlled a large share of the chips during three-handed action and held nearly 80 percent of the chips in play at one stage. Selinger stayed in contention by doubling through Van der Reijnst, then eliminated Finland's Kai Lehto in third place for €96,950.
That sent the tournament into a long heads-up battle, with Van der Reijnst holding the initial advantage. The match appeared to swing decisively when Van der Reijnst won a major flip and left Selinger with only three big blinds.
Selinger responded by winning three consecutive all-ins. The sequence restored his stack, shifted the pressure back across the table, and eventually put him in front. Rather than turning on a single pot, the comeback was built through repeated short-stack survival and successful all-in confrontations.
Final Hand Ends a Four-Hour Heads-Up Duel
The deciding hand came after a heads-up contest that had already tested both players through several shifts in momentum. Van der Reijnst called with two pair, but Selinger completed a straight on the river to close out the tournament.
The result gave Selinger the title, the €210,000 first-place payout, the WSOP Circuit Main Event ring, and the $5,000 WSOP Paradise package. Van der Reijnst's runner-up finish followed a deep run in which he had led for long periods before Selinger's final-stage recovery.
Van der Reijnst also used an electronic candle as a card protector in remembrance of his son, who died at birth in May.
Final Table Results
Kai Lehto of Finland placed third for €96,950, followed by Spain's David Marfil in fourth for €68,575. Egidijus Matonis of Lithuania finished fifth for €49,300, while Fehim Hajdari of Denmark earned €36,050 for sixth place.
Valentin Imperatore of France took seventh for €26,810, Mateusz Dabkowski of Poland finished eighth for €20,300, and Feras Abid of Finland completed the final nine in ninth place for €15,657.
FAQ
What did Julian Selinger win in Tallinn?
Selinger won €210,000, a $5,000 WSOP Paradise package, and the WSOP Circuit Main Event ring.
How large was the 2026 WSOP Circuit Tallinn Main Event?
The €1,500 Main Event attracted 977 entries and generated a €1,253,002 prize pool.
How low did Selinger's stack fall during heads-up play?
Selinger fell to three big blinds after Van der Reijnst won a major flip.
Who finished third in the Tallinn Main Event?
Kai Lehto of Finland finished third and received €96,950.