The 2017 Triton Super High Roller Series continues this afternoon at the Galaxy Macau Hotel in Taipa, Macau after crowning the HK $250,000 6-Max champion Stefan Schillhabel earlier this morning. The focus now shifts to the HK $1,000,000 Main Event kicking off at 1 PM local time.
This is the first time the Triton Super High Roller Series has entered Asia’s largest gaming destination and the attendance shows an impressive acceptance by both local and world-class players. The 6-Max event attracted 87 entries more than both the Manila and Montenegro stops combined.
A star-studded field is expected this afternoon, fitting for a venue with Galaxy in its name. The German, Canadian, and American contingents are out in full force and the likes of Tom Dwan, Dan Cates, Paul Newey, John Juanda, Lauren Roberts, and Phil Ivey may also make an appearance.
Three former champions will also be in the field as Wai Kin Yong, Koray Aldemir, and Manig Loeser were all in the field for the 6-Max. Loeser is already running good, placing third for HK $2,660,000 in the 6-Max.
Past Results:
Date
Location
Champion
Entries
Prize
July 2017
Montenegro
Manig Loeser
52
HK $16,877,600
February 2017
Manila
Koray Aldemir
39
HK $10,032,869
November 2016
Manila
Wai Kin Yong
62
HK $16,135,550
The Main Event will play out over the course of the next three days. Day 1 features nine 60-minute levels with a starting stack of 250,000 chips. Late registration and unlimited re-entry will remain open for all of Day 1, closing after Level 10 on Thursday, approximately 2:10 PM local time.
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With just minutes left in the opening level here on Day 1, there has already been a double up.
It is unclear how many bets before Isaac Haxton's mid-position preflop raise to 13,300 but Mikita Badziakouski called on the button. The flop was and Haxton bet 20,000. Badziakouski raised to 55,000 and Haxton called.
The hit the turn and Haxton checked. Badziakouski took several minutes before moving all-in for 163,600. Haxton went into the tank and eventually came out with a call.
Badziakouski:
Haxton:
Haxton was drawing to a chop and unfortunately, for him, the on the river sent the vast majority of his chips across the table.
The man sitting in second place on the all-time money list has just arrived at the Main Event. American pro Erik Seidel has US $33,105,082 in career live-recorded tournament earnings, just over US $1,000,000 behind Canadian poker legend Daniel Negreanu.
Seidel has the opportunity to claim the number one spot if he is able to make a deep run over the next three days. Stay tuned.
During the first break of the Main Event this afternoon the clock was paused for a ceremony to celebrate the event and all the teams involved.
The ceremony kicked off with a heartfelt speech from the President of Kings Consulting Limited, Winfred Yu on behalf of Triton Poker's Co-Founder Richard Yong. Mr. Yu thanked everyone involved in making the event a success and reiterated Triton Poker’s long-term mission to be a philanthropic poker brand, “Playing with a Purpose” focuses on giving back a large part of profits to select charitable institutions.
Mr. Yong was called up next to present an HK $1,000,000 check to two selected charities; Healthy Hong Kong Limited, represented by famous Hong Kong Celebrity, Ms. Michelle Yim and Caritas de Macau, represented by Service Director, Mr. Philip Yuen.
Ms. Yim then took a few minutes to thank Triton Poker to explain the importance the role Healthy Hong
Kong Ltd plays in caring for the health of our respected and cherished elders. Healthy Hong Kong
Limited, is a foundation owned by famous Hong Kong actor, Eric Tsang.
A 3L bottle of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold was brought out to the VIPs for the toasting, and glasses
were served out to all the players at the venue. The guests called up for the toasting ceremony were Mr. Richard Yong – Co-founder of Triton Poker, Mr. Raymond Yap – Senior Director of International Premium and Mass Market Development, Mr. Winfred Yu – President of Kings Consulting Limited, Mr. Leaf Ip – Assistant Retail Manager for Hublot, and Mr. Cyril Koog – Armand de Brignac Brand Ambassador.
During the second break of the day, Tuesday's HK $250,000 6-Max champion Stefan Schillhabel was called up to the stage to be presented with his trophy, winner's cheque, a Hublot watch and a bottle of Armand de Brignac Brut Gold.
Co-Founder of Triton Poker, Richard Yong presented Schillhabel with the cheque while Leaf Ip, Assistant Retail Manager for Hublot presented a new Hublot watch for the champ and Armand de Brignac Brand Ambassador, Cyril Koog handed Schillhabel a bottle of champagne.
With about 160,000 already in the pot, Isaac Haxton bet 100,000 on the turn of a board. Ben Lamb check-called to see the fall on the river.
Lamb checked and Haxton took a moment before moving all-in for 209,000. After getting the count, Lamb cut down a call and deliberated briefly before sliding it in.
Haxton tabled for a turned flush and Lamb mucked, falling to below 10 big blinds.
Richard Yong opened to 13,000 from early position and David Peters called on the button. Rainer Kempe three-bet 43,000 out of the big blind and Yong flatted.
Peters four-bet jammed all-in for 130,000 total and both of his opponents folded.
"I've never seen anything like that before," said one of their tablemates as Peters raked in a pot worth almost a full double up.