Olli “Erä_Koira” Ikonen

Olli Ikonen, known by his online alias “Erä_Koira”, is a Finnish professional poker player whose live tournament earnings total $15K, with his highest live cash being $6,411.

Moreover, Ikonen has established a notable presence in online tournaments under various screen names such as Erä_Koira on PokerStars, Jarildur1 on Party Poker, 888 poker, and on the now-defunct Full Tilt. His most notable online victory occurred when he won $150,420 by finishing first in a $2,100 PLO event.

Olli Ikonen: Live Tournament Participation

Olli Ikonen participated in a $109 No Limit Hold’em Main Event at the Grand Prix Poker Tour in Leeds, in April 2016. He finished 133rd, securing a cash prize of $540.

Moving to November 12th, 2019, Ikonen achieved a significant victory at the Coolbet Open in Tallinn, winning the €200 + 20 No Limit Hold’em Warm up Event. His first-place finish earned him $4,363. 

The following day, November 13th, 2019, Ikonen extended his performance by participating in a €500 + 50 No Limit Hold’em Main Event. He secured 23rd place, adding $2,314 to his tournament earnings

In November 2021, Ikonen competed in the prestigious €1,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em Turbo Bounty Hunter Bracelet Event at the WSOP Europe held in Rozvadov. He placed 86th, earning a cash prize of $1,392

His latest live tournament appearance took place in January 2023. Ikonen entered a €2,200 No Limit Hold’em/Pot Limit Omaha event at Helsinki Freezeout 2023. He advanced to the final table, securing 5th place and earning $6,411.

Erä_Koira on WCOOP PokerStars

Olli Ikonen, who goes by the screen name Erä_Koira on Poker Stars, has lifetime earnings on the platform exceeding $5.2 million. His highest cash of $150,420 was achieved by winning the WCOOP $2,100 PLO 6-Max High Roller Event.

During the WCOOP $1,050 PLO 6-Max Main Event on September 20th, 2020, Erä_Koira faced off against Kahle “ROFLshove” Burns. Ikonen was ultimately eliminated in 7th place, securing $18,432 in winnings.

Other Online Tournament Highlights

Olli “Erä_Koira” Ikonen recorded his first online cash in June 2020. He participated in a $500 + $30 Pot Limit Omaha Mini Knockout Event. It is part of the Poker Masters Online Pot Limit Omaha Series. He achieved a commendable 6th place finish, earning $1,741.

In September 2021, he entered a $1,050 Pot Limit Omaha Bounty ONLINE Event at the WSOP Online, hosted by GGPoker. He finished 46th, earning a cash prize of $2,137.

His most recent online play included the $400 Pot Limit Omaha PLOSSUS Online Bracelet Event at the WSOP Online. He finished 197th, claiming $889.