Sami “LarsLuzak” Kelopuro
| Name | Sami "LarsLuzak" Kelopuro |
| Nickname | LarsLuzak |
| Nationality | Finnish |
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Sami Kelopuro, also known as “LarsLuzak,” is a Finnish professional poker player from Helsinki, who currently resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $1.2M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $503K.
Sami “LarsLuzak” Kelopuro: Early Life
Sami Kelopuro, started his poker career in 2005 when he was invited to participate in a sit-and-go home game. Kelopuro served in the Finnish Defence Forces for nine months after high school. During his service, he continued to play online poker and decided to pursue a career in poker after completing his military duty.
Sami Kelopuro: Live Tournament Participation
Kelopuro’s first recorded live cash occurred in April 2009 at the European Poker Tour, Sanremo. He claimed 12th position in a €5,000 + 250 No Limit Hold’em, departing with $59,850.
In April 2010, he participated in the EPT, Monte Carlo, and secured 12th place in the €10,000 + 600 No Limit Hold’em, cashing $106,501.
At the 42nd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Kelopuro achieved a notable accomplishment in June 2011, securing 2nd place in the $10,000 Pot Limit Omaha and earning an impressive $503,173.
Continuing his success, in August 2011, Kelopuro joined the Fennia Grand Slam, Helsinki, playing in the €20,000 + 200 No Limit Hold’em. He won 1st place, securing a prize of $121,365.
Participating in the EPT, Barcelona on August 31st 2011, Kelopuro took part in a €10,000 + 300 No Limit Hold’em. Kelopuro finished 3rd and secured a cash prize of $125,483.
His latest appearance unfolded at Fennia Grand Slam, Helsinki with a stake of €2,200 No Limit Hold’em. He secured 4th place and cashed $16,451.
Kelopuro: Online Tournament
In June 2020, he participated in the Poker Masters PLO Series, participating in the $10,000 + $300 Pot Limit Omaha. He secured 1st place, winning $208,800.
In addition to that, Kelopuro pursued his poker career by playing online in August 2020. He participated in WSOP at GGPoker and the stakes were at $25,000 NHL Poker Player Championship $10M GTD. He secured 31st place and cashed $70,150.
