Day 3 Victory in 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius: Bahadir Hatipoglu Takes Five Card Omaha Title
Tuesday's Showdown at OlyBet: Bahadir Hatipoglu Wins Big, High Roller Ahead!
The poker scene at Olympic Casino Lietuva is heating up! On Monday, the calm before the storm, Turkey's Bahadir Hatipoglu scooped the only trophy of the day, bagging €2,720 after a hard-fought victory in the €250 PLO5 tournament.
Hatipoglu, known for his aggressive moves and impressive poker skills, is edging closer to a whopping $100,000 in live tournament earnings, according to The Hendon Mob. His breakthrough in the Baltic poker scene came back in 2018 with a big win at the 2018 Tallinn Summer Showdown €1,100 Main Event, where he finished in 4th place for €13,200. He found himself back in the spotlight a few months later, securing a 6th place finish with an €15,200 payday in the 2019 Kings of Tallinn €1,100 Main Event. Now, with expectations running high, Hatipoglu earned his first OlyBet Showdown Vilnius title, promising even bigger winnings in the days ahead.
Meanwhile, the €555 NLH Championship kicked off on Monday with 88 participants battling it out. Stanislovas Viničenka, a hometown hero, leads the charge with 249,000 chips after a successful Day 1a. Local players Paulius Gaidulevicius (228,000) and Aurelijus Sipavičius (201,000) also bagged healthy stacks.
Prepare your chips, poker enthusiasts! On Tuesday, the one-day €2,200 High Roller event starts at 2 p.m., and we'll be there reporting all the action from the dinner break onward as late registration closes and the competition heats up.
It's not too late to join the action! The OlyBet Showdown Vilnius, running from May 17-25, is shaping up to be a thrilling poker festival featuring 30 action-packed events. Mark your calendars for the return of the third WSOP Circuit Tallinn on July 25 to August 3, at Olympic Park Casino - get ready to hit the felt and battle for a spot in the Main Event with a €1,000,000 guaranteed prize pool!
For more details on the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius, check out our coverage:
- Dates and Schedule Released for the 2025 WSOPC Tallinn
- 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Schedule and More at OlyBet Events
- The OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Showcases a New Look (May 17-25)
- 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Boasts €1,100 Main Event
- 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Day 1: Packed Opening Day Sets the Stage
- 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius Day 2: Sunday-Funday Awards Three Trophies
- €2,200 High Roller live reporting coverage at poker.pro
Bahadir Hatipoglu Wins First Trophy After a Five-Way Deal
The €250 PLO5 event on Monday attracted 50 participants, pooling a €10,450 prize pool. Lithuania's Žilvinas Matulaitis did not make it to the money, finishing in 6th place for €730, but the remaining five players negotiated a deal.
Hatipoglu emerged victorious, taking home the trophy and the €2,720 top prize. Arnas Lydeka was his fortunate opponent in heads-up play, earning €1,800. The deal also benefited Jurij Risnovskij and Norway's Vidar Assersen, who each pocketed €1,800, while Arsen Kondakčan took home €1,600, or €200 less than the other winners, after finishing in 5th place.
Event #10: €250 PLO5 Results
Stay tuned for more updates as the OlyBet Showdown Vilnius unfolds!
Event #9: €555 NLH Championship Day 1a Chip Counts
The excitement builds on Tuesday with the €2,200 High Roller event starting at 2 p.m. Be sure to check out our live reporting from the dinner break onward as we bring you all the action up to the final table and eventual champion. Another trophy will be awarded in the €150 NLH at 8 p.m., while players will continue to battle in the second of two opening flights in the €555 NLH Championship at 12 p.m.
Don't miss out on your chance to join the action! The OlyBet Showdown Vilnius is shaping up to be an unforgettable poker festival. Check out today's schedule or head to the OlyBet Events website for the full schedule.
Sports enthusiasts, take note! The poker action at OlyBet continues with the €2,200 High Roller event on Tuesday, promising exciting winnings for participants. This comes after Bahadir Hatipoglu won his first OlyBet Showdown Vilnius title, adding to his impressive sports earnings in the realm of poker.
