Krisjanis Stankevics

Krisjanis Stankevics is a Latvian poker player who gained international attention by winning the 2025 No Filter Nordic & Baltic Championship Open Main Event. Known by the nickname "Young Bee," he primarily plays live events at Olympic Park Casino in Tallinn, Estonia, often through online qualifiers.

In October 2025, Stankevics entered the €1,100 No Filter Main Event via a free OlyBet online giveaway. Starting Day 2 with the shortest stack, he survived to reach the final table and eventually struck a heads-up deal with Spain's Guillermo Gordo, locking up €65,110 while playing for the remaining €14,000 and the trophy. Stankevics won the trophy and the full first prize of €79,100 after defeating Gordo in a lengthy battle. The victory was celebrated at the players' party, where he collected his trophy personally.

Earlier in his career, Stankevics recorded a cash in the 2024 WSOP Circuit at Olympic Park Casino, finishing 44th out of 812 entries in Event #6: €1,500 Main Event for €3,850.

Stankevics is a tight-aggressive player known for keeping composure under pressure. He admitted after his No Filter win that he "ran well" and didn't lose a single all-in flip throughout the tournament. He is a recreational player who only plays live when he wins a ticket, describing his approach as focusing on deep runs rather than pre-tournament expectations.

Stankevics is 27 years old and resides in Latvia. He gained his entry to the No Filter Main Event by winning an OlyBet Poker giveaway, a story that added to the hero narrative of his victory. He enjoys support from his family and friends, who were present at the final table.