Sergejs Piratovs
Latvia
Sergejs Piratovs is a Latvian poker player known for competing in Baltic live tournaments. He appeared at the 2026 OlyBet Showdown Riga Spring Championship, where he won a notable hand with pocket jacks against ace-ten.
Early Career and Notable Hands
Sergejs Piratovs is a poker player from Latvia, representing the growing Baltic poker community. While detailed career statistics are limited, he has been recorded participating in regional live events.
2026 OlyBet Showdown Riga Spring Championship
Piratovs was among the field in the €555 NLH Championship at the 2026 OlyBet Showdown Riga Spring Championship. During Level 19 (blinds 4,000/8,000/8,000), with 181 entries and a prize pool of €85,975, he played a key hand against Daniels Viksna.
Viksna raised from early position with A♠10♦, and Piratovs called in the hijack with J♣J♥. The flop came K♣10♠8♦, and both checked. On the 3♥ turn, Viksna bet 20,000, which Piratovs called. The 7♠ river checked through, and Piratovs showed his jacks to win the pot, building his stack to 275,000.
The tournament was ultimately won by Normunds Rumba, who took home €19,435. Piratovs' final placing is not publicly recorded.
Playing Style
Based on the available hand history, Piratovs demonstrated a patient, disciplined style. He called a raise with pocket jacks, then played cautiously on a king-high flop, only calling a turn bet when the board offered no draws. This suggests a preference for controlled aggression and value betting.
Legacy
Piratovs is listed among Latvian poker players tracked by ranking authorities, though his earnings and tournament results remain largely undocumented. He contributes to the visibility of Baltic poker talent in the European live circuit.
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