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Ranno Sootla is an Estonian professional poker player known for being the first Estonian to win a World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, widely recognized as a dominant force in the high-stakes European and Asian circuits.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
According to The Hendon Mob, Ranno Sootla has total live earnings of $1,561,868. His career-best live score of $220,000 came at the World Series of Poker – 2025 WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, where he finished 40th in the $25,000 Super Main Event. He achieved a historic milestone in 2020 by winning Estonia’s first-ever WSOP bracelet in the $400 COLOSSUS online event for $595,930.
Sootla’s dominance extended to the World Poker Tour – WPT Cambodia 2026 festival at NagaWorld. He secured a massive victory in the 10K Single Day Challenge for $28,082 and followed it up with wins in the Turbo Mini HR for $19,381 and the Superstack Turbo for $5,820. Other major results include an 8th-place finish at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Monte Carlo for $115,000 and a victory in the WSOP International Circuit – WSOPC Tallinn Mystery Bounty for $16,845.
Biography & Poker Background
Originally from Tallinn, Estonia, Sootla began his rise to prominence by winning the inaugural Kings of Tallinn Main Event in 2015. He has since transitioned from a regional specialist to a global high roller, currently ranking 7th on the Estonia All Time Money List. Known for a “nomadic” lifestyle, he frequently travels the international circuit, with significant results spanning Cambodia, South Korea, Vietnam, and Cyprus.
Play Style & Strategy
Known for a calculated and high-pressure tournament strategy, Sootla excels in large-field events and high-stakes short-handed formats. His ability to navigate deep-stacked championships is evidenced by his recent WPT Cambodia and Triton runs, where he consistently leveraged ICM pressure at final tables. He is a versatile competitor who shifts fluidly between patient accumulation and aggressive exploitation, making him a formidable opponent in both standard No Limit Hold’em and Pot Limit Omaha fields.
Derick Elomina discovered poker at 14, playing home games with his high school friends. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion that shaped his career. By 21, he entered the poker industry as a field reporter — just old enough to step foot inside the casino. Starting as a hand reporter, he steadily honed his craft, blending sharp observation with growing writing skills. Known for his dedication, he constantly roams the floor to capture the action, conduct interviews, and deliver live updates. With a strong commitment to the game and a passion for telling poker’s stories, Derick continues to build his path in the industry.
