It’s just a few days to sweat before the 2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Autumn Edition will kick off in the Latvian capital. It’s one of the most diversified tournament schedules out there in terms of the range between buy-ins. Whether you only want to take a shot in the €80 NLH Queens (ladies only) or want to compete for eternal poker glory in the €1,100 Main Event, you’re guaranteed to find tournaments of your liking.
The OlyBet events are the pinnacle of live poker in the Baltic states, and for all Latvian players, this will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the year.
Nine Days in Poker Heaven
The 2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Autumn Edition will kick off this Saturday, September 20. It’s the first bigger OlyBet event in Riga since the spring Edition back in March, and without a shred of a doubt, this 2.0 edition will be at least as successful as its predecessor. In total, there will be nine days of unparalleled poker action, and the general vibe in Latvia will be staggering the event throughout.
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Again, the schedule features a swarm of mouth-watering tournaments, but perhaps the €1,100 Main Event tickles a little extra. It’s an educated guess that the first-place payout will be similar to €33,300, i.e., what Roberts Krigers was awarded when he won the Main Event during the Spring Edition.
The Main Event won’t be the tournament that kicks everything off, though. The €250 Opening Event is a two-day event that will consecrate the festival and light the torch with the sole Day 1 flight this Saturday, September 20. Then, starting Monday, September 22, the €555 NLH Championship will make its appearance with the Day 1a flight. OlyBet isn’t a stranger to tournaments holding this specific buy-in; Aleksandras Rusinovas, for example, took down the same tournament during the 2025 OlyBet Showdown Vilnius for €20,642. This event has stood the test of time and proven to be one of the most popular side events during the OlyBet gatherings, which is why it has become a recurring staple on various schedules.
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Live Reporting for First Time in Riga
The poker.pro duo, consisting of live reporter Christoffer Karlén and poker host/social media manager Glenn Brown, is beyond grateful to be asked by OlyBet to cover the 2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Autumn Edition. While Brown will be in full swing from Monday, delivering content on OlyBet’s and poker.pro’s social media channels, Karlén will commence his work on Wednesday, September 24, as he will live report from the Main Event from start to finish. Make sure to follow all social media channels to stay up-to-date with everything happening at the Olympic Voodoo Casino.
The poker.pro CEO, Jason Glatzer, will also pay Riga a visit, as he’ll arrive during the last weekend of the event. The OlyBet events are close to Glatzer’s heart, and he’s beyond excited returning to the Latvian capital once again:
“As someone based in the Baltics and having covered poker all across the region, I always look forward to returning to Riga. The OlyBet Showdown is not just a poker festival but also a celebration that unites the entire Baltic poker community, showcasing both local and international poker enthusiasts. Our team at poker.pro is proud to be partnered with OlyBet for events around the region, providing live reporting and articles that bring the excitement of these festivals to the wider poker world.”
2025 OlyBet Showdown Riga Autumn Edition – Tournament Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 20 | 12 p.m. | Event #1: €20 Satellite to €250 NLH Opening Event (Five Seats Guaranteed) |
| 3 p.m. | Event #2: €250 NLH Opening Event Day 1 | |
| 7 p.m. | Event #3: €20 Satellite to €350 NLH Deepstack Progressive Bounty | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #4: €150 NLH | |
| Sept. 21 | 12 p.m. | Event #2: €250 NLH Opening Event Day 2 (Final Day) |
| 12 p.m. | Event #5: €350 NLH Deepstack Progressive Bounty | |
| 5 p.m. | Event #6: €80 Mega Satellite to €555 NLH Championship Day 1a (Four Seats Guaranteed) | |
| 8 p.m. | Event #7: €200 PLO4/5 8-Handed | |
| Sept. 22 | 12 p.m. | Event #8: €30 NLH Satellite to €555 NLH Championship (Two Seats Guaranteed) |
| 4 p.m. | Event #9: €555 NLH Championship Day 1a | |
| 6 p.m. | Event #10: €250 PLO5 | |
| 8:30 p.m. | Event #11: €80 Mega Satellite to €1,100 Main Event (Four Seats Guaranteed) | |
| Sept. 23 | 12 p.m. | Event #12: €20 NLH Satellite to €250 NLH Progressive Bounty (Five Seats Guaranteed) |
| 3 p.m. | Event #13: €250 NLH Progressive Bounty | |
| 6 p.m. | Event #9: €555 NLH Championship Day 1b | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #14: €80 Mega Satellite to €1,100 Main Event (Four Seats Guaranteed) | |
| Sept. 24 | 12 p.m. | Event #9: €555 NLH Championship Day 2 (Final Day) |
| 2 p.m. | Event #15: €80 Satellite to €1,100 Main Event (Two Seats Guaranteed) | |
| 5 p.m. | Event #16: €1,100 NLH Main Event Day 1a | |
| 6 p.m. | Event #17: €250 PLO4/5 Progressive Bounty | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #18: €200 NLH | |
| Sept. 25 | 12 p.m. | Event #16: €1,100 NLH Main Event Day 1b |
| 4 p.m. | Event #19: €200 NLH | |
| 8 p.m. | Event #16: €1,100 NLH Main Event Day 1c (Turbo) | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #20: €250 NLH Progressive Bounty | |
| Sept. 26 | 12 p.m. | Event #16: €1,100 Main Event Day 2 |
| 3 p.m. | Event #21: €350 NLH Deepstack Progressive Bounty Day 1 | |
| 6 p.m. | Event #22: €200 PLO | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #23: €150 NLH Turbo | |
| Sept. 27 | 12 p.m. | Event #16: €1,100 NLH Main Event Day 3 (Final Day) |
| 12 p.m. | Event #12: €350 NLH Deepstack Progressive Bounty Day 2 (Final Day) | |
| 12 p.m. | Event #24: €10 Satellite for €80 NLH Queens (Five Tickets Guaranteed) | |
| 1 p.m. | Event #25: €350 NLH OlyBOOST Mystery Bounty Day 1 | |
| 4 p.m. | Event #26: €80 NLH Queens | |
| 7 p.m. | Event #27: €80 Satellite to 2025 Kings of Vilnius €1,100 Main Event (3 €1,500 Packages Guaranteed) | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #28: €200 NLH/PLO4/5 | |
| 9 p.m. | Event #29: €150 OlyBet Showdown Riga Online Progressive Bounty | |
| Sept. 28 | 12 p.m. | Event #25: €350 NLH OlyBOOST Mystery Bounty Day 2 (Final Day) |
| 12 p.m. | Event #30: €20 Satellite to €250 NLH Deepstack (Three Seats Guaranteed) | |
| 3 p.m. | Event #31: €250 NLH Deepstack |
The expectations are high for another stellar event by OlyBet in Riga, but there’s far more fun to come in 2025. The second edition of the No Filter Poker Series is returning to Tallinn in October, and in November, the 2025 Kings of Tallinn will follow, where a €1,100 Main Event with a €250,000 guarantee will be the star of the show.
Announced Upcoming OlyBet Events
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| October 17-22, 2025 | No Filter Nordic & Baltic Championship | Olympic Park Casino, Tallinn, Estonia |
| November 14-23, 2025 | 2025 Kings of Vilnius | Olympic Casino Lietuva, Vilnius, Lithuania |
| February 6-15, 2026 | 2026 Kings of Tallinn | Olympic Park Casino, Tallinn, Estonia |
The 2025 Olybet Showdown Riga Autumn Edition is so close; you can already taste the action on the tip of your tongue. It’s going to be a feisty bonanza of a poker event, and presumably, poker players all across the globe are ready to bring their A-game, competing for legendary titles.
