Champions Crowned and Records Set: Triton Poker and WPT Global’s High-Stakes Action in Monte Carlo

Final Table Drama in Monte Carlo

The journey to the final table saw many poker stars exit before the money bubble burst. Top players like Isaac Haxton, Nacho Barbero, and Artur Martirosian joined the ranks of early exits.

China’s Xu Liang, a formidable presence with 93 big blinds, controlled early play but eventually found himself out of the tournament in 13^th place as the stack sizes converged. Leading up to the final nine, Alex Theologis secured the chip lead, with Kim close behind.

The action was tense, with aggressive plays from notable players like Elton Tsang, who ultimately exited in ninth after his pocket nines couldn’t overcome Theologis’s aces. Ranno Sootla, another Triton debutant, placed eighth for $115,000 after running into pocket aces with his A 9 . Other players, including Aleks Ponakovs and Tom Fuchs, were eliminated in classic battles as blinds rapidly rose and ICM (Independent Chip Model) considerations heightened.

Brian Kim’s Path to Victory

As the final four players battled, Kim found a strategic advantage, chipping away at his competitors with controlled aggression and picking up pots without showdown. His lucky break came when he knocked out Roberto Perez, who held Q 9 to Kim’s 7 5 . The flop favored Kim, sending Perez home with $356,000 for his fourth-place finish. Kim then eliminated Theologis, who exited in third with $436,000, setting up a final showdown with Camosci.

Heads-up play was marked by skill and grit, with Camosci briefly taking the lead with pocket tens over Kim’s A Q . However, Kim soon found footing with a flopped top pair and a timely turn, breaking Camosci’s resistance. In the final hand, Camosci’s Q 7 couldn’t overcome Kim’s K J , and Kim claimed the title and the trophy he’d long coveted.

Kayhan Mokri Makes History with Triton Win

Adding to the drama, Kayhan Mokri, the Norwegian high roller, took his first Triton title with a victory worth over $1 million in Monte Carlo.

Mokri’s journey to victory was a textbook case of momentum — he entered the day as one of the shortest stacks, but a few quick double-ups put him on track. Mokri ultimately eliminated seven of his eight opponents, dominating the final day of play and securing his first Triton trophy in record time. “Today was my day,” said Mokri, who credited good fortune along with skill in a powerful performance that captivated spectators.

Mokri faced off against Paulius Vaitiekunas, a Lithuanian champion who had previously claimed a Triton title in Jeju. The final hand saw Mokri’s two pair flush triumph over Vaitiekunas’s flopped pair and straight draw, netting Mokri the $1 million prize and a long-awaited sense of relief.

Roman Hrabec Clinches Second Triton Trophy

The Czech sensation Roman Hrabec continued his winning streak, capturing his second Triton title in Monaco.

Hrabec, who previously won a record-breaking Main Event in Jeju, earned $622,019 and collected eight mystery bounty tokens, each containing a minimum of $40,000. Hrabec credited his recent success to luck and timing but confessed his historical bad luck in mystery bounty draws.

Hrabec’s path to victory was marked by calculated plays, including a memorable call against Alex Theologis’s bluff. Hrabec’s runner-up opponent, Samuel Mullur, is another rising talent from Austria, renowned for his strategic intelligence and prowess in online poker. The two agreed on a heads-up ICM chop, an acknowledgment of each other’s skill. Despite his narrow defeat, Mullur’s performance reinforced his potential to become a regular high-stakes competitor on the Triton circuit.

Danny Tang Wins Ivan Leow Player of the Year Award

Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, Danny Tang was awarded the Ivan Leow Player of the Year Award in recognition of his extraordinary performance on the Triton Series over the past season.

With 19 cashes, 13 final tables, and two title wins, Tang dominated the season, earning accolades from Triton co-founders Paul Phua and Richard Yong, who presented Tang with a custom-made trophy in a spectacular awards ceremony. Tang, who credited Triton with allowing him to pursue his poker dreams, thanked his supporters in an emotional moment.

A Week of Highlights on the Triton Circuit

The Triton Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo once again demonstrated why it’s one of the most revered events in the poker world. WPT Global, Triton’s title sponsor, elevated the spectacle further, enhancing the tournament’s prestige.

As Kim, Mokri, and Hrabec celebrated their victories, the Triton community prepared for the next round of high-stakes drama.