Sampo Kalervo Ryynanen

Sampo Kalervo “KingPampo” Ryynanen, is a Finnish professional poker player. He has accumulated earnings exceeding $1.5M from live tournaments, with his highest live cash totaling $137K.

Sampo Kalervo Ryynanen: Live Tournament Participation

Ryynanen’s first recorded live cash occurred in January 2010. He finished 13th in a €1,000 + 50 Hold’em/Omaha at the Helsinki Freezeout. He cashed $2,508.

In March 2011, he participated in a €1,500 + 150 No Limit Hold’em – Main Event at the Unibet Open in St. Julian’s. Ryynanen placed 3rd and earned $68,296.

His biggest live cash occurred in May 2017 at the PokerStars Championship in Monte Carlo. Competing in a €10,300 Pot Limit Omaha, he secured 2nd place and took home $137,556.

Later in December of that year, Ryynanen continued his success at the PokerStars Championship in Prague, finishing 2nd in another €10,300 Pot Limit Omaha event and adding $89,415 to his winnings.

Following his career, in December 2017, he achieved 2nd place in a $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha at the 49th World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He earned an impressive $134,138.

Additionally, he participated in a 54th WSOP in June 2023. He took part in a $10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball Championship, placing 4th. Ryynanen earned a cash prize of $101,709.

Rynnanen on Online Tournament

On June 24th, 2020, he participated in a $5,000 + 200 Pot Limit Omaha – High Roller Event #8 at the Poker Masters Online Pot Limit Omaha Series. He secured 2nd place and earned his biggest online cash $66,546.

Shortly after, on June 25th, 2020, he participated in a $2,500 + 100 Pot Limit Omaha – Mini Event #9 at the same Poker Masters event. Ryynanen placed 5th and cashed $11,563.