Jani Sointula

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Jani Sointula
Nickname(s)Hellraiser
Residence Helsinki, Finland
Bornc. 1975 (age 48–49)
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s) None
Money finish(es)4
Highest ITM
Main Event finish		198th, 2005
World Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)1
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)None
Money finish(es)2

Jani Sointula (born c. 1975) is a Finnish professional poker player from Helsinki.

In November 2004, he won the Monte Carlo Millions, defeating fellow countryman Juha Helppi in the final heads-up confrontation to take home the $400,000 first prize. [1] The final table also featured fellow professional Phil Ivey, who finished 3rd and went on to win the event the following year.

In March 2005, Sointula finished on the final table bubble of the first European Poker Tour (EPT) Grand Final. [2] He also finished in the money of the 2005 World Series of Poker $10,000 no limit hold'em main event. [3]

In June 2006, Sointula made his first World Poker Tour (WPT) final table at the fifth season Grand Prix de Paris event, finishing runner-up when his A♥ 5♦ lost to Christian Grundtvig's 6♥ 6♦. [4]

As of 2008, his total live tournament winnings exceed $1,000,000. [5]

Sointula's online poker handle is 'Hellraiser'.

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References

  1. ↑ "2004 Monte Carlo Millions, No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  2. ↑ "European Poker Tour - EPT Monte Carlo Grand Final, European Poker Tour Grand Final - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  3. ↑ "36th World Series of Poker - WSOP 2005, No Limit Texas Hold'em - World Championship Event". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  4. ↑ "Rendez Vous a Paris 2006, WPT Grand Prix de Paris - No Limit Hold'em". The Hendon Mob. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
  5. ↑ "Jani Sointula's profile on The Hendon Mob". The Hendon Mob Poker Database. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
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