PLO legend Parssinen won the WSOP High Roller title with four crushing full houses.

Finnish PLO expert Eelis Parssinen won his second WSOP gold bracelet and $2,161,056 in prize money by beating his opponent with four full houses in the $25,000 High Roller PLO event.

If someone were to compile a list of the greatest Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) players of all time, Eelis Parssinen would certainly have every reason to be near the top.

This Finnish star has spent over a decade building his reputation as one of the most feared four-card specialists in the game. From his rise as an online prodigy, "EEE27," to becoming one of the world's most accomplished high-stakes tournament players, Parssinen's career has been filled with many highlights.

Now, he has added another achievement – winning the Pot Limit Omaha event #47:$25,000 High Roller, earning his second World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet and adding $2,161,056 to his bank account.

This is nothing new for Parssinen—he already won a gold bracelet in the Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha event back in 2021. However, this victory has a more special significance. After specializing in Pot-Limit Omaha for over a decade, his second gold bracelet comes from one of the WSOP's most prestigious high-stakes PLO events, making it all the more special.

"What I mean is, for the past 15 years, I've spent most of my time playing PLO, occasionally some tournaments, but mostly PLO. So, it really feels special. Especially in the $25,000 event, which I think is one of the top tournaments of the year."

$25,000 PLO High Roller Final Table Results

From chip lead to championship

When Parssinen returned to Paris and Horseshoe Las Vegas, he was not only the chip leader but also the most accomplished player remaining.

For some, this combination might have brought added pressure—with only four players standing between him and PLO's most prestigious championship title. However, Parssinen approached the day with a different mindset. He didn't let expectations become a burden, but rather entered the day with an understanding of the game he had played for years, while also recognizing the opportunities before him.

"I don't think it added any pressure. I mean, as you know, anything can happen in this game. I didn't have any expectations. Of course, deep down you feel like you should win this (tournament) more often (when you come back as the chip leader), but I mean, I was lucky to finish it today."

"I just want to play, as long as I enjoy the game and the competition. I hope the results will follow."

After winning the #64:$5,000 Mixed No-Limit Texas Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha event at the 2021 WSOP, Parssinen said:

"I don't play these live tournaments very often. I don't consider myself a live player." In that interview with PokerNews, he continued, "I like live tournaments, but I mean, this is only the fifth WSOP tournament I've played in."

How much change can five years bring?

"Absolutely right. Like now, I don't play online much anymore; I really enjoy the competition here, and the competitive nature of the (tournament) game. That's what drove me here. So, yes, it's really changed a lot."

After a brilliant and accomplished career, it's hard to predict what Parssinen's next goal will be. One obvious benchmark is to top the Finnish lifetime earnings list, where he currently sits in second place. However, this honor doesn't seem to be on his radar for the time being.

"Not really. I mean, who's number one? Patrik (Antonius)? He's definitely $20 million ahead of me. I mean, I don't really care about that. I just want to play, as long as I enjoy the game and the competition. I hope the results will follow." Parssinen was right—according to TheHendonMob, Patrik Antonius is number one with $34,675,696 career winnings, leading Parssinen by more than $14 million.

A huge cold card tipped the scales in Parssinen's favor.

The two players returned on final day with a combined total of over 80% chips, suggesting the match would proceed at a rapid pace.

Even so, it would be understandable if you thought returning players would take a few minutes to warm up. But that wasn't the case—the very first hand of the day produced the first elimination, Jeremy Druckman's comeback hopes almost instantly extinguished the moment he sat down. Aaron Mermelstein joined the elimination spree 15 minutes later, and in the blink of an eye, only three players remained.

The three-way battle lasted less than an hour. Sergio Martinez Gonzalez started the day hoping to improve his runner-up finish in the same event at the 2022 WSOP, but was unable to close the gap with the two chip leaders, struggling to stay on the ground for most of the time. However, his efforts were in vain – his journey was ultimately ended by eventual champion Parssinen.

Levon Khachatryan held a slight chip lead at the start of the heads-up match, but the final outcome was largely determined by a huge pot.

This decisive hand ignited the entire board on the river. After the final card fell, it was clear that both players had employed trap play throughout the hand. When Parssinen went all-in, Khachatryan instantly called, confidently revealing a full house he had made on the flop, but his celebration was quickly interrupted—Parssinen revealed his quads he had made on the flop.

This huge cold hand completely turned the tide for Parssinen, giving him the chip lead. From that moment on, Khachatryan was unable to mount a comeback. Just half an hour later, Parssinen secured the victory, winning his second WSOP bracelet and a first-place prize of $2,161,056.

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