Triton Poker Series in Monte Carlo is Crushing It!

Poker fans from all around the world are checking out the poker action of the Triton Poker Series in Monte Carlo at the moment. It almost feels like one of the ‘Grand Slam’ events in poker, where elite players such as Foxen, Antonius, Holz, Mosböck, Lonis, and Ponakovs, getting result, after result, after result!

If you are still wondering where to check out all the action of the Triton Poker Series, then make sure to check out their official YouTube channel, or keep track on our webpage and social media accounts, where we frequently share recaps and interesting stories about this event series.

Let’s dive into the top events that have already been completed!

Triton Poker Series Event 5: $50K – NLH 8-Handed

  • Dates: November 4-5, 2024
  • Entries: 147 (inc. 51 re-entries)
  • Prize pool: $7,350,000

Alex Foxen made a powerful return to the Triton Super High Roller Series, winning the $50,000 NLH 8-Handed event and securing his first Triton title along with a massive $1,470,000 prize. Absent from the series for five years, Foxen took the lead early on and never let go, showing that his skills are from another level throughout the final day. The top four players — Foxen, Aleks Ponakovs, Marius Kudzmanas, and Dominykas Mikolaitis — agreed to split the prize pool according to their chip stacks (ICM), ensuring Foxen at least $1.3 million, with $170,000 left for the winner.

Triton Poker Series Alex Foxen
Alex Foxen

Foxen was unstoppable, taking out opponents like Alex Theologis and Kudzmanas, who had clawed back from only eight big blinds to finish third. In the end, Foxen defeated Ponakovs heads-up after a final hand with King-Jack against Ponakovs’ Ace-Seven, catching a king on the turn. He wrapped up the tournament quickly and hinted he and his wife, Kristen, would return to the Triton series soon, saying it’s like no other high-stakes tour.

Place Name Country Prize
1 Alex Foxen $1,470,000*
2 Aleks Ponakovs $915,000*
3 Marius Kudzmanas $922,000*
4 Dominykas Mikolaitis $964,000*
5 Xu Liang $507,000
6 Kiat Lee $393,000
7 Zhou Quan $291,000
8 Lun Loon $214,000
9 Alex Theologis $170,000

Triton Poker Series Event 6: $100K – NLH 8-Handed

  • Dates: November 5-6, 2024
  • Entries: 131 (inc. 46 re-entries)
  • Prize pool: $13,100,000

In the first six-figure buy-in event of the 2024 Triton Series Monte Carlo stop, Belgium’s Pieter Aerts claimed his second Triton title after a dramatic heads-up battle with Malaysia’s Michael Soyza. Aerts, a long-time force in the high-stakes online poker scene, overcame several near-eliminations, including being down to five big blinds in a four-handed battle and just four big blinds heads-up. His victory earned him $2,234,587, just shy of Soyza’s $2,305,000 following a four-way ICM deal with rockstars Fedor Holz and Mario Mosböck.

Triton Poker Series Pieter Aerts
Pieter Aerts

Accompanied by his girlfriend Charlotte den Brabander, Aerts celebrated a redemption after struggling in the first four events of the series. The tournament, with 131 entries and a $13.1 million prize pool, saw a thrilling final table where players like Kiat Lee, Steve O’Dwyer, and Christoph Vogelsang made deep runs but fell short of the title. In the final four, a deal left Soyza with the largest share, but Aerts fought back, eliminating Holz in third and Mosböck in fourth. After a long heads-up battle, Aerts secured the win with Ace-Ten against Soyza’s Jack-Ten, and can now call himself a 2-time Triton Champion.

Place Name Country  Prize
1 Pieter Aerts $2,234,587*
2 Michael Soyza $2,305,000*
3 Fedor Holz $1,528,097*
4 Mario Mosböck $1,544,316*
5 Steve O’Dwyer $904,000
6 Kiat Lee $701,000
7 Roland Rokita $519,000
8 Christoph Vogelsang $381,000
9 Andy Ni $304,000

Triton Poker Series Event 9: $50K – NLH 7-Handed

  • Dates: November 8-9, 2024
  • Entries: 125 (inc. 44 re-entries)
  • Prize pool: $6,250,000

Jesse Lonis, a 29-year-old American poker pro, earned his first Triton title at the $50,000 buy-in 7-Handed event during the Triton Poker Series in Monte Carlo, taking home a prize of $1,502,000. Despite starting the event in a less prominent position, Lonis maintained his focus and played his usual solid game throughout the tournament, never giving up even when faced with tough competition.

Triton Poker Series Mario Mosböck
Mario Mosböck

His victory came after a heads-up battle with Punnat Punsri, a three-time Triton champion, showcasing Lonis’ his great work ethics within the game. Known for his dedication to high-stakes poker, Lonis has been a regular presence in high roller events, and his victory at Triton marks that he is on the right track when it comes to being one of the most feared players out there.

Place Name Country Prize
1 Jesse Lonis $1,502,000
2 Punnat Punsri $1,021,000
3 Dan Smith $675,000
4 Leonard Maue $556,000
5 Daniel Rezaei $446,000
6 Mario Mosböck $350,000
7 Anson Ewe $262,000
8 Alex Kulev $194,000
9 Pieter Aerts $150,000

Triton Poker Series Event 8: $200K – Triton Invitational

  • Dates: November 7-9, 2024
  • Entries: 102 (inc. 22 re-entries)
  • Prize pool: $20,400,000

Patrik Antonius, one of the greatest poker players of all time, recently claimed his biggest career victory, winning the $200,000 Triton Invitational in Monte Carlo for a whopping $5.13 million. This victory marks a major milestone in Antonius’ illustrious career, which spans over 20 years and has earned him a place in the Poker Hall of Fame. The final battle saw Antonius outlasting 101 other players, including an incredible performance by 69-year-old Estonian rookie Vladimir Korzinin, who only took up poker a few months ago and finished in second for $3.47 million.

Triton Poker Series Patrik Antonius
Patrik Antonius

Antonius, who has long been known for his strong moves (and eating a lot at the poker tables), found himself under pressure in the heads-up battle but displayed the grit and focus that have made him a poker legend. Throughout the tournament, he outlasted a tough field, including pros like Espen Jorstad, Roman Hrabec, and Mikita Badziakouski, and showed why he remains one of the most dominant forces in the game.

His victory in the Triton Invitational, a tournament that pits elite professionals against recreational players, reinforces his status as one of the GOATs of poker. Antonius, who now resides in Monaco, praised the Triton Series for providing the best poker experience, and with this win, he further cements his legacy as one of the all-time greats in the world of poker.

Place Name Country Prize
1 Patrik Antonius $5,130,000
2 Vladimir Korzinin $3,470,000
3 Espen Jorstad $2,255,000
4 Roman Hrabec $1,867,000
5 Mikalai Vaskaboinikau $1,506,000
6 Mikita Badziakouski $1,188,000
7 Konstantin Maslak $908,000
8 Tan Xuan $684,000
9 Morten Klein $510,000

Triton Poker Series Event 9: $100K – NLH Main Event

  • Dates: November 9-11, 2024
  • Entries: 159 (inc. 60 re-entries)
  • Prize pool: $19,875,000

Bryn Kenney continued his dominance in the poker world, extending his lead on The Hendon Mob’s all-time money list with a stunning $4.41 million victory in the Triton Series $100K Main Event. This victory marked his second Main Event title, having previously claimed the biggest prize in the tour’s history in 2019. Kenney triumphed after a short heads-up battle with Wai Leong Chan, who had him all-in and behind but was eventually overtaken when Kenney spiked a five-outer on the river.

Triton Poker Series Bryn Kenney
Bryn Kenney

Chan earned $2.97 million for his runner-up finish, while Punnat Punsri, who has been a fixture at final tables this series, took third for $2.04 million. Alongside them, Mario Mosböck and Jesse Lonis also made their way to the final table, further confirming their status of being consistent regulars at this series. Kenney’s performances in the live circuit are really from out of this world, as he often manages to be on point when it comes to the biggest tournaments in the world.

Place Name Country Prize
1 Bryn Kenney $4,410,000
2 Wai Leong Chan $2,970,000
3 Punnat Punsri $2,045,000
4 Bob Voulgaris $1,665,000
5 Jonathan Jaffe $1,330,000
6 Mario Mosböck $1,020,000
7 Danny Tang $743,000
8 Thomas Muhlocker $538,000
9 Jesse Lonis $445,000

The Triton Poker Series, recently accompanied by online poker giant WPT Global, proves once again to be the finest stage for the highroller scene. With glamorous locations, great live streams and everything that comes with it, the entire top of tournament poker is always present at their stops, wherever it might be.

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