Eelis Pärssinen

Born in Finland, Parssinen built his reputation in the “wild west” of high-stakes online cash games and tournaments. Long before he was a regular on the live circuit, he was feared across platforms like GGPoker and PokerStars as an elite PLO specialist. He famously won the Poker Masters Online PLO Series “Purple Jacket” in 2020, edging out fellow Finnish legend Jens Kyllönen in a dramatic finish. Despite his massive success, Parssinen is known for his humility and often claims he “doesn’t play live too often,” despite now being a fixture at World Series of Poker (WSOP) and Triton stops. Today, he is part of a formidable group of Finnish high rollers—including Sami Kelopuro and Aku Joentausta—who continue to dominate the global high-stakes landscape from their home base in Finland.

Parssinen is renowned for a “highly technical, fearless, and aggressive” play style, particularly in Pot-Limit Omaha. His strategy is deeply rooted in modern solver theory, yet he possesses a “feel” for the game honed through millions of hands played online. He is a master of “Mixed Game” formats, as evidenced by his WSOP bracelet in the NLH/PLO mix, where he leverages his superior PLO technicality to gain an edge in split-format events. His approach is characterized by a willingness to engage in high-variance spots when the math supports it, making him one of the most dangerous opponents in “nosebleed” stakes. Whether navigating a Triton Poker Series PLO championship or a deep run in the WSOP Main Event, Parssinen’s strategy revolves around technical balance and a relentless ability to apply pressure in the most expensive pots on earth.

With total live tournament earnings surpassing $13,704,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Parssinen is a titan of Finnish poker. His career-best live score of $2,270,000 was achieved with a victory in the 2024 Triton Poker Series Monte Carlo $100,000 PLO Main Event. Parssinen is a WSOP bracelet winner, capturing gold in 2021 in the $5,000 Mixed NLH/PLO event for $545,616. He has remained in incredible form through 2025 and early 2026, recently finishing 6th in the 2025 WSOP Paradise $100,000 Triton Main Event for $1,107,000 and 2nd in the $25,000 GGMillion$ Single Day Turbo for $1,043,400. His immense online pedigree and live success contribute to an estimated poker net worth of over $15 million. Credit: Melissa Haereiti