Mika Paasonen biography
Mika Paasonen is a Finnish professional poker player who has built a steady tournament resume over more than a decade, highlighted by multiple deep runs on both the European Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker. His signature result came at the 2007 European Poker Tour Grand Final in Barcelona, where he finished 4th for $400,330, the largest cash of his career.
Paasonen has also recorded three WSOP final tables, including a runner-up finish in a 2009 $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event for $326,203 and a 3rd-place finish in a 2013 $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em event for $267,978. With 23 documented career cashes and live tournament earnings exceeding $1.29 million, he remains one of Finland's steady, longstanding contributors to the country's strong overall poker pedigree.
Career summary
A Finnish tournament veteran whose 4th-place finish at the 2007 EPT Barcelona Main Event remains his career-defining result.
Mika Paasonen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WSOP $1,500 No-Limit Hold'em | 3rd | $267,978 |
| 2011 | WSOP $1,500 Pot-Limit Hold'em | 5th | $49,902 |
| 2009 | WSOP $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em | 2nd | $326,203 |
| 2008 | PartyPoker Million VI | 4th | $119,425 |
| 2007 | EPT Barcelona Main Event | 4th | $400,330 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $1,290,984 from 23 cashes.
Mika Paasonen playing style
A patient, experienced tournament player known for consistent deep runs across major European and WSOP events.
Cash games
Primarily a tournament specialist with limited publicly documented cash game results.
Business & sponsorships
No major publicly known business ventures outside of poker.
Mika Paasonen Net Worth
As of November 2026, Mika Paasonen net worth estimates range from $1 million to $2 million.
Verified live tournament earnings account for $1.3M of prize money across 23 cashes. Tournament prize money is not the same as profit: buy-ins, staking deals and taxes are not deducted, so all net worth figures are estimates based on public reporting.
Why Mika matters
The Finnish tournament veteran whose deep run to the 2007 EPT Barcelona final table remains his signature result.
FAQ about Mika Paasonen
What is Mika Paasonen's best tournament result?
A 4th-place finish at the 2007 EPT Barcelona Main Event, worth $400,330.
Has Mika Paasonen won a WSOP bracelet?
No, his best WSOP finish is a runner-up result in a 2009 $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event.
How much has Mika Paasonen won playing poker?
Mika Paasonen has won $1,290,984 in live tournament earnings. Total cashes: 23.