The Coolbet Open is back this summer, with the eighth edition of the increasingly popular festival taking place in Tallinn, Estonia from August 26 to September 1, 2025.
Hosted at both the Nordic Hotel Forum and Chesterfield Poker Club, the Coolbet Open has developed a loyal following since its 2018 debut.
Known for its well-run schedule, reasonable buy-ins, and rec-friendly satellite system, the series continues to attract players from across Northern and Eastern Europe.
€550 Main Event Anchors the Schedule
Anders Bjorkheim Wins the 2024 Coolbet Open Tallinn Main Event
The four-day Main Event comes with a €550 buy-in and offers unlimited re-entry. Players can take their shot on either of two Day 1 flights:
Day 1A: Wednesday, August 28
Day 1B: Thursday, August 29
Day 2: Friday, August 30
Final Day: Saturday, August 31
All Main Event action will take place at the Nordic Hotel Forum, a centrally located venue that also serves as the official accommodation partner for the series.
Coolbet Open Full Schedule
Date
Time
Event
Buy-In
26-Aug-25
5 p.m.
Mega Satellite to the €550 Coolbet Open ME #5 (10x Ticket GTD) R/A
€50 + €10 Buy-in, Unlimited €20 Rebuys + €20 AD
26-Aug-25
8 p.m.
Satellite to the €220 Coolbet Open Warm Up #3 (7x Ticket GTD) R/A
€20 + €5 Buy-in, Unlimited €20 Rebuys + €20 AD
Wed, Aug 27
6 p.m.
The Coolbet Open Warm Up
€200 + €20, Unlimited Re-Entry
Wed, Aug 27
9 p.m.
Mega Satellite to the €550 Coolbet Open ME #5 (10x Ticket GTD) R/A
€50 + €10 Buy-in, Unlimited €20 Rebuys + €20 AD
Thu, Aug 28
12 p.m.
Coolbet Open Main Event DAY 1A, Unlimited Re-Entry
€500 + €50
Thu, Aug 28
3 p.m.
Pot Limit Omaha (8-max), 4 cards only, unlimited re-entry
€200 + €20
Thu, Aug 28
5 p.m.
Satellite to the €300 Coolbet Open Deepstack Championship #8 (5x Ticket GTD) R/A, Unlimited Rebuys + Add On
€20 + €5 Buy-in, Unlimited €20 Rebuys + €20 AD
Thu, Aug 28
9 p.m.
The Coolbet Open Deepstack Championship DAY 1, Unlimited Re-Entry
Players can secure their seat through the Coolbet Passport, a €1,600 package available through a range of online satellites. The package includes:
€550 Main Event buy-in
Five nights’ hotel stay (Nordic Hotel Forum)
€225–€250 in travel compensation
Buffet meals
Official Coolbet merchandise
Qualifiers are available daily on Coolbet, starting with freebuy and €5 step satellites, progressing to €30 and €150 finals. The Sunday €150 Weekly Final awards full €1,600 packages.
Coolbet Open Series Adds Leaderboard and Final
In the lead-up to the festival, Coolbet is also running the Coolbet Open Series, consisting of 12 online tournaments between June 24 and August 1.
Each event has a €10 buy-in with up to two re-entries, and each winner qualifies for the Series Final on August 5, where the top three finishers will each receive a €1,600 package to the Tallinn festival.
There’s also a running leaderboard, with the top ten earning a €150 Coolbet Passport ticket.
Age Requirement & Venue Notes
Please note that all players must be at least 21 years of age to enter the casino in Tallinn.
The Nordic Hotel Forum and Chesterfield Poker Club will host the full tournament schedule, with everything located within easy reach of Tallinn’s city center.
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