Ranno Sootla
Sootla, from Tallinn, Estonia, rose to fame after winning the inaugural King of Tallinn Main Event in 2015. Since then, he...
Contestant Introduction
Sootla, from Tallinn, Estonia, rose to prominence after winning the inaugural King of Tallinn Main Event in 2015. Since then, he has transitioned from a regional player to a global high roller, currently ranking seventh on Estonia's all-time money list. He is known for his "nomadic" lifestyle, frequently traveling internationally and achieving notable results in Cambodia, South Korea, Vietnam, and Cyprus.
Gameplay Overview
Sutra is known for his calculated and aggressive tournament strategies, particularly in large tournaments and high-stakes short-table games. His recent performances at the WPT Cambodia and Triton events showcased his ability to handle deep-stacked tournaments and consistently apply pressure with ICM strategies at the final tables. A versatile player, he can seamlessly switch between patient stack building and aggressive play, making him a formidable opponent in both Standard No-Limit Hold'em and Pot-Limit Omaha.
Bonuses and Career Highlights
According to Hendon Mob, Ranno Sootla's total live poker winnings amount to $1,561,868. His career-best live winnings are $220,000, earned at the 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise in the Bahamas, where he finished 40th in the $25,000 Super Main Event. In 2020, he achieved a historic milestone, winning Estonia's first WSOP bracelet in the $400 buy-in Colosus Online event, earning a whopping $595,930. Sootla's dominance continued into 2026 at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Cambodia at NagaWorld. He won a massive $28,082 in the $10,000 buy-in One-Day Challenge, followed by victories in the Turbo Mini HR ($19,381) and Superstack Turbo ($5,820). Other notable achievements include an eighth-place finish at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Monte Carlo, earning $115,000, and a victory at the WSOP International Circuit – WSOPC Tallinn Mystery Bounty, winning $16,845. Ranno Sootla
