Finn Wins €160,825 at Helsinki FreezeoutJuha-Rauno Lampila Bests Field of 200 to Win Helsinki Freezeout |
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Juha-Rauno Lampila has won the Helsinki Freezeout in Finland, winning €160,825 for topping the field of 200 players after two days play. Lampila, who qualified on PokerHeaven, said of his victory, “This was a great victory. It was my second visit to the Helsinki Freezeout, and after making the final table last year; to go on and win was a special moment. These events have been very good for me.”
PokerHeaven players made up 10 percent of the field at the Freezeout and VIP manager Josh Thomas said, “As part of our continuing commitment to the Finnish poker market, PokerHeaven were delighted to be able to send such a strong team of players to this year's Freezeout, and we are obviously very proud of being associated with the eventual winner J.R. Lampila. With only five months until the Midnight Sun tournament, PokerHeaven will be the first place to book your seat in Helsinki, with promotions starting as early as February. After the success and popularity of the live freeroll -- we plan to hold a bigger and better event in June.”