Triton Poker Series

The Triton Poker Series is a premier collection of high-stakes tournaments held at some of the most luxurious and exotic locations worldwide. Founded with the mission to provide an upscale experience for high rollers and quality content for poker fans, Triton has become the de facto global circuit for the game’s elite.

Triton Poker Series Schedule

Triton typically hosts three to four major stops per year. As of late 2025, Triton has confirmed its 10th Anniversary Season schedule for early 2026:

• March 5–15, 2026: Triton Jeju (South Korea)
• May 13-28, 2026: Triton Montenegro (Budva)

The 2025 season was the most successful to date, featuring a record-breaking stop in Jeju and a massive partnership with the WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas, where six Triton-branded gold bracelets were awarded.

Over the years, the Triton Poker Series has also held festivals in Manila, Macau, Madrid, Cyprus, Vietnam, Monte-Carlo and London.

The Origins of Triton Poker

The series was founded in 2015 by a group of Malaysian businessmen and poker enthusiasts including Paul Phua and Richard Yong. Phua, who sits atop the Malaysian all-time money list, began his journey in the early 2010s, observing nosebleed cash games in Macau before co-founding Triton to showcase high-stakes poker globally.

The inaugural event took place in 2016 at the Solaire Resort and Casino in Manila, Philippines, where Dan "Jungleman" Cates and Fedor Holz were among the first trophy winners.

The Triton Million: The Richest Tournament in Poker History

In 2019, Triton hosted the Triton Million - A Helping Hand for Charity in London. With a buy-in of £1,050,000, it remains the most expensive tournament in the game's history. China’s Aaron Zang won the event for $16.7 million, though runner-up Bryn Kenney took home $20.5 million following a heads-up deal. Kenney's second-place prize money remains the largest single payout in the history of tournament poker.

The Triton Invitational: A Unique Pro-Am Format

The Triton Invitational utilizes a unique format designed to balance the field. In this "Pro-Am," recreational players/businessmen put up the buy-in and are allowed to invite one professional poker player as their guest. The field is segregated for the first several levels of play, ensuring the two groups only collide as the tournament approaches the later stages.

Kayhan Mokri recently won the 2025 Triton Invitational held at WSOP Paradise for $7,725,000.

Ivan Leow Player of the Year Award

Named in honor of the late Triton co-founder and Malaysian high-stakes regular Ivan Leow, this award recognizes the most consistent performer of the season. Points are accumulated across all Triton stops.

Triton ONE: Connecting Rising Talent to the High Stakes

The Triton ONE series was introduced to bridge the gap between mid-stakes grinders and the elite high-roller world. These festivals, like the one held in Jeju in 2025, feature "lower" buy-ins (ranging from $2,000 to $20,000) while maintaining the luxury production value of the flagship Triton tour.

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Triton Invitational Event Winners

Frequently Asked Questions about Triton Poker