EPT Tallinn: Ivan Demidov, Dmitry Vitkind, and Alexander Kravchenko advance to Day 2

The European Poker Tour (EPT) Tallinn event kicked off with a strong turnout, with 181 players registering for Day 1a. Among the notable participants were Ivan Demidov, Dmitry Vitkind, and Alexander Kravchenko, who all advanced to Day 2. Ivan Demidov had 80,100 chips at the end of Day 1a, Dmitry Vitkind had 57,900 chips, and Alexander Kravchenko had 28,400 chips. Luca Pagano, a record holder for EPT final tables and ITM finishes, also made it to Day 2 with a stack of 124,900 chips.

The chip leader at the end of Day 1a was Ali Tekintamgac with 203,200 chips. The event saw a significant number of Russian players, with more Russians participating than players from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia combined. The total number of players for the event was 420, with 182 in Day 1a and 238 in Day 1b. This broke the record for the largest poker tournament in Estonia, with a first-place prize of €400,000.

The EPT Tallinn event featured a substantial prize pool, with the top nine places receiving prizes ranging from €400,000 to €25,000. The event's success highlights the growing interest in live poker events, especially in regions where poker has faced regulatory challenges.