Jens “Jeans89” Kyllönen

Jens Kyllönen, also known as “Jeans89,” is a Finnish professional poker player from Helsinki. He boasts an impressive record in tournaments, accumulating over $2.8M in live tournament earnings and securing a WSOP bracelet. His highest live cash amounts to $1.1M.

Jens “Jeans89” Kyllönen: Early Life

Jens Kyllönen, from Finland, discovered poker while in high school. Later, he became hooked, ordering dozens of poker strategy books and reading each one. Kyllönen started playing full-time after completing his national service in the army in 2009.

He managed to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Hanken School of Economics in 2016 and graduated in 2018. In addition to that, he pursued a master’s degree in Accounting and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2019 and completed it in 2020. Aside from his success in poker, he is the Co-Founder of Coeus Invest Oy.

Jens Kyllönen: Live Tournament Participation

Kyllönen’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2009 at Helsinki Freezeout, Helsinki. He claimed 16th position in a €2,850 + 150 No Limit Hold’em, departing with $6,956.

Luck favored him as he won $1,120,814 at the European Poker Tour in Copenhagen in February 2009. Kyllönen participated in the DKr 50,000 + 2,250 No Limit Hold’em event and finished in 1st place.

In September 2009, he participated in the EPT, Barcelona, and secured 12th place in the €80,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $57,224.

At the 47th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Kyllönen achieved a notable accomplishment in July 2016, winning 1st place in the $25,000 Pot Limit Omaha and earning an impressive $1,127,035.

Kyllönen: Online Tournament

In June 20th 2020, he pursued his career by playing online and participating in the Poker Masters Pot Limit Omaha Series and the stakes were $10,000 + $300 Pot Limit Omaha. He finished 1st, winning $212,000.

In addition, he participated in the Poker Masters PLO Series on June 24th, 2020 and the stakes were $10,000 + 300 Pot Limit Omaha. He also finished in 1st, cashing for $200,000.

Continuing his success, on June 27th 2011, Kyllönen joined the Poker Masters PLO Series, playing in the $10,000 + 300 Pot Limit Omaha. He won 1st place, securing a prize of $200,000.

His latest appearance unfolded at WSOP at GGPoker, with a stake of $1,000 Turbo No Limit Hold’em. He secured 193rd place and cashed $2,358.

Conclusion

Jens Kyllönen, known as “Jeans89,” is a Finnish professional poker player with over $2.8 million in live tournament winnings and a WSOP bracelet under his name. Beyond his poker success, he holds degrees in Finance and Accounting, and co-founded Coeus Invest Oy. Kyllönen continues to excel in both live and online poker tournaments, showcasing his skills and consistent performance in the game.