Kaspars Butans started the final day as the chip leader, stayed the course, and got the job done at the final table in style. After an intense battle, he defeated Mounir Tajiou heads-up to claim the crown of the 2025 Kings of Tallinn and a massive €182,000 first-place prize.
The heads-up showdown between Butans and Tajiou felt well deserved, as both players spent most of the final table at or near the top of the leaderboard. However, their paths to the final battle were vastly different. Tajiou thrived on aggression and seeing many flops, while Butans played a patient, calculated game, picking his spots wisely.
Despite starting the heads-up match almost as a 2:1 underdog, Butans landed the first and second big blows, leaving Tajiou unable to recover.
The final hand saw Butans setting a perfect trap, just calling on the button with pocket queens. His plan worked as Tajiou shoved all-in with ace-jack suited, and Butans snap-called. The board completely missed Tajiou, and with that, Kaspars Butans lifted the trophy as the 2025 King of Tallinn, securing a career-defining victory and the €182,000 grand prize!
