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Tero Laurila, a Finnish poker professional, has been active in the poker scene for nearly two decades. While his favorite format is Omaha cash games, he has proven equally adept at No-Limit Hold'em tournaments. His deep understanding of the game and consistent performance have made him a respected figure in the European poker community.

online poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event (2023)

In May 2023, Laurila capitalized on his start-of-day chip lead to win the €1,100 online poker LIVE Barcelona Main Event at the Barcelona Casino. He defeated German online qualifier Nils Lechner heads-up after a deal, earning €64,000. The tournament attracted a strong field, with final table players including Albert Grane, Tullio Bertoli, and fellow Finn Pekka Ikonen. This victory marked a significant milestone in Laurila's career.

Irish Open Main Event (2024)

Laurila achieved his biggest career victory at the 2024 Irish Open Main Event, held at the Royal Dublin Society. The tournament set a new record with 3,233 entries, generating a prize pool of €3,152,175. Starting the final day as chip leader, Laurila navigated a tough final table that included WSOPC ring winner Georgios Tsouloftas and Irish veteran Oliver Boyce. After a three-way deal, Laurila secured the title and €292,685, becoming the first Finnish champion of Europe's oldest poker event. The final hand saw him make quad queens to seal the victory in style.

• WSOP Circuit International - Olympic Park Estonia (2025): 34th place in the €1,500 NLH Main Event for $5,250, and 27th place in the €555 PLO4/PLO5 event for $1,120.
• WPT Championship Cambodia (2025): 15th place in the $3,500 WPT Cambodia Championship for $3,550.

Laurila has over $70,000 in recorded tournament cashes with his Irish Open win significantly boosting that total.

Known for his strategic mindset and intense focus, Laurila employs a calculated style that adapts to tournament dynamics. At the online poker Barcelona final table, he demonstrated tight preflop play to avoid confrontation while others battled, then seized opportunities to build his stack. In the Irish Open, he showcased aggressive yet disciplined decision-making, often making big folds and timely bluffs. His ability to perform under pressure and negotiate deals effectively has been key to his success.