Eelis Parssinen

Eelis Parssinen built his reputation in the high-stakes online poker world, where he was feared as an “end boss” on platforms like GGPoker, PokerStars, and partypoker. He specialized in Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) and mixed games, accumulating millions of dollars in online tournament cashes and cash game profits. In 2020, he won the Poker Masters Online PLO Series Purple Jacket, edging out fellow Finnish legend Jens Kyllönen in a dramatic finish. That same year, he finished second in the GGPoker High Rollers Week $10,300 Super MILLION$ Main Event for $602,066, cementing his status as one of the world's top online players.

Parssinen’s first major live breakthrough came at the 2021 World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. He won Event #64: $5,000 Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha for $545,616, earning his first WSOP bracelet. At the time, he remarked, “I don’t play these live tournaments too often. I wouldn’t consider myself as a live player… this is my fifth WSOP tournament ever and there is so much luck involved.” The victory was a testament to his technical skill in mixed-game formats, leveraging his superior PLO knowledge to outplay a field of 579 entrants. He also cashed in Event #56: $10,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold’em Championship (24th, $27,132) that same series.

Parssinen’s transition to elite live high-rollers was cemented at the 2024 Triton Poker Series Monte Carlo. He won the $100,000 PLO Main Event for a career-best $2,270,000, defeating a stacked field including many of the world's best PLO specialists. This victory propelled him into the top 200 of the Hendon Mob All Time Money List. He has since become a regular on the Triton circuit, with other notable results including fourth place in the 2024 Montenegro $100,000 PLO Main Event ($795,000) and sixth place in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $100,000 Triton Main Event ($1,107,000). His success in these events has made him one of the most feared opponents in nosebleed-stakes PLO tournaments.

Parssinen is known for a highly technical, aggressive, and fearless playing style, particularly in Pot-Limit Omaha. His strategy is deeply rooted in modern solver theory, but he combines it with a “feel” for the game honed through millions of hands online. He excels at applying pressure in high-variance spots when the math supports it, making him dangerous in both PLO and mixed-game events. His bracelet win in the NLH/PLO mix showcased his ability to leverage his PLO edge in split-format events. Despite his success, Parssinen remains humble and low-profile, rarely giving interviews and focusing entirely on his performance at the tables.

Parssinen has maintained incredible form in recent years. In 2024, he cashed in multiple WSOP events, including 7th in the $10,000 PLO Championship ($172,355) and 10th in the $25,000 High Roller PLO ($130,629). At the 2025 WSOP Paradise, he finished 2nd in the $25,000 GGMillion$ Single Day Turbo for $1,043,400 and 6th in the $100,000 Triton Main Event for $1,107,000. Early 2026 saw him win the $25,000 PLO High Roller at WSOP 2026 for $2.2 million (as per SMP Poker Index). His total live tournament earnings now exceed $15 million according to PokerNews, with The Hendon Mob reporting $9.28 million as of early 2025 (not including later results). He is ranked 44th in the Global Poker Index and is the #2 player on Finland’s all-time money list behind Patrik Antonius.

Eelis Parssinen is a pivotal figure in the new generation of Finnish poker talent. Alongside Sami Kelopuro and Aku Joentausta, he represents the country’s strength in high-stakes PLO and mixed games. His ability to transition from online dominance to live high-roller success has inspired many aspiring players. With an estimated net worth of over $15 million, a WSOP bracelet, and multiple Triton titles, Parssinen continues to be a fixture at the biggest poker tables in the world.

Parssinen's first WSOP cash dates back to 2016 when he finished 84th in Event #61: $1,000 Tag Team No-Limit Hold'em for $1,671. In 2021, he recorded his first bracelet win, but also cashed in the $10,000 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em Championship (24th, $27,132). At the 2022 WSOP, he placed 13th in the $50,000 High Roller for $87,500, and later that year at WSOP Europe, he finished 8th in the €25,000 Platinum High Roller for €53,129. These results contributed to his total of 9 WSOP cashes and over $1.15 million in WSOP earnings as of 2024.

Beyond the WSOP and Triton, Parssinen has excelled in other high-stakes settings. At the 2024 Triton Poker Series Montenegro, he finished 4th in the $100,000 PLO Main Event for $795,000. On the European Poker Tour, he cashed in the €25,000 No-Limit Hold'em event at EPT Barcelona 2022 (6th, €84,280) and the €10,300 EPT High Roller (58th, €19,020). In 2023, he took 2nd place in the €10,000 Diamond High Roller at The Grand Big Wrap for €327,000. According to the SMP Poker Index, his biggest win in Asia-Pacific events is $890,000, and his total live earnings exceeded $13.7 million as of early 2026, ranking him among Finland's all-time top earners.