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Ossi Ketola's High-Stakes Poker Matches: Drama and Controversy
Live Poker & StreamingSeptember 12, 2026·1 min read

Ossi Ketola's High-Stakes Poker Matches: Drama and Controversy


Ossi Ketola and Victor Malinovsky played four matches in one evening, with Victor winning the first and losing the next three. The matches had varying buy-ins, with the first being $1 million and the subsequent ones being $2 million and $3 million.

Ossi Ketola's Handicap and Controversial Moves

Ossi Ketola played with a handicap, with conditions described as 'fighting not for life, but for death' by Trueteller. In one of the $2 million matches, Ossi made a significant move by 3-betting with Q9s and calling an all-in from Limitless when a nine hit on the turn. In other hands, Ossi's play was noted for being surprisingly strong, catching Victor and his backers off guard.

Pre-Match Antics and Social Media Reactions

Before the match, Ossi Ketola and Victor Malinovsky spent time together in Finland, documenting their activities on social media. They also attended an anti-fascist rally where Ossi shouted Nazi slogans, leading to a near-confrontation. Their car was later stopped by what was likely a fake special forces unit. Social media users, including Jason Mo and Trueteller, had heated discussions about the legitimacy of the matches and Ossi's behavior.

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