Chinese Player Wins Record-Setting Triton Poker $100,000 Event In Jeju
Briefly

The Triton Poker Jeju $100,000 no-limit hold'em main event achieved unprecedented success with 285 entries, surpassing its previous attendance record. This remarkable participation generated an astounding prize pool of $28.5 million. Huang Wenjie emerged victorious, claiming $5,555,000 and marking his first Triton title. This win boosted his career earnings to over $6.9 million and secured him 2,280 Player of the Year points, propelling him into seventh place in the 2025 standings. The tournament showcased a competitive field, rewarding the top 47 finishers and highlighting the depth of talent in high-stakes poker.
Triton Poker's record for its $100,000 main event was broken with a total of 285 entries this year, leading to a remarkable $28.5 million prize pool.
Champion Huang Wenjie, with this victory, marked his first Triton title and secured a seven-figure payout alongside a significant leap in Player of the Year standings.
The event saw seven-figure payouts for the top six finishers, showcasing the competitive nature and increased stakes of high-stakes poker tournaments on Triton.
Players like Isaac Haxton and Michael Soyza played well, with Haxton finishing 26th, showing the level of talent present in this year's tournament.
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