Aku “Aku1206” Joentausta

Aku ‘Aku1206’ Joentausta, is a Finnish poker player, who resides in Nastola. With total live earnings of $2,049,624 amassed over his career, his most significant achievement came on May 28th, 2022, in Venice, Italy, during the €15,300 Pot Limit Omaha event of the PokerGO Tour’s 2022 PGT Italy. Emerging victorious, he claimed 1st place earning a substantial cash prize of $110,549.

Aku “Aku1206” Joentausta: Poker Career

His journey commenced on January 13th, 2011, at the Helsinki Freezeout 2011 in Helsinki, Finland, where he made his mark in the €3,000 No Limit Hold’em Main Event, finishing in an impressive 4th position and pocketing $28,918.

Expanding upon this early success, Aku delved further into the poker circuit. Subsequently, on May 3rd, 2011, in Sanremo, Italy, he showcased his skills by claiming the 1st place spot in the €4,250 No Limit Hold’em Turbo 6 Max event at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Sanremo, gaining $108,585.

On September 27th, 2012, in Cannes, France, Aku displayed his proficiency in Pot Limit Omaha, securing 3rd position in the WSOP €1,650 Pot Limit Omaha – Six-Handed event, earning $47,425.

Transitioning to August 31st, 2013, in Barcelona, Spain, Aku maintained his strong performance, securing 3rd position in the €2,000 No Limit Hold’em High Roller event at the European Poker Tour (EPT) Barcelona, claiming $107,683.

Additionally, Aku proved his mettle in online tournaments. On June 26th, 2020, he dominated the virtual felt, clinching 1st place in the $10,300 Pot Limit Omaha High Roller event as part of the Poker Masters Online Pot Limit Omaha Series, walking away with $200,000.

Aku’s Continuing Poker Triumphs

As the years progressed, Aku continued to excel, showcasing his skills across different continents. On May 28th, 2022, in Venice, Italy, he triumphed once again, claiming 1st place in the €15,300 Pot Limit Omaha event at the PokerGO Tour’s 2022 PGT Italy, earning $110,549.

His dominance in Pot Limit Omaha persisted, evident in his victory on April 1st, 2023, in Rozvadov, Czech Republic, where he secured 1st position in the €10,000 Pot Limit Omaha – The Big Wrap 10K PLO One Day High Roller event at The Big Wrap PLO, taking home $102,260.

Despite facing challenges in more recent tournaments, such as the TRITON $26,000 Pot Limit Omaha event in Budva, Montenegro, where he finished 14th and earned $38,000, Aku remains undeterred.

Even in the face of setbacks, Aku remains dedicated to his craft. His most recent participation on May 26th, 2024, in Montenegro, saw him competing in the $30k PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro event, although this time he didn’t secure a cash prize.