Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck
Day 1 Completed
2022 Triton Poker Cyprus
Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck
Day: 1
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 1
2022 Triton Poker Cyprus
Buy-in
$75,000
Prize Pool
$3,706,500
Entries
51
Level
18
Blinds
0 / 0
Ante
120,000
Entries
51
Players Left
11
Koon Leads; Tsang and Ivey Close Behind After Day 1 of Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck Ante-Only at Triton Poker Cyprus
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
Jason Koon is the chip leader after a wild Day 1 of Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck Ante-Only in the Triton Poker Special Edition Series at Merit Crystal Cove Resort and Casino in North Cyprus. The popular high roller poker variant drew 51 total entries and 11 players bagged for Day 2.
The 51 entries generated a prize pool of $3,706,500, from which the winner will receive $1,170,000. The top seven places will pay out a minimum of $194,500.
Triton Poker Special Edition Series Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck Day 2 Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Day 2 Antes |
| 1 | Jason Koon | United States | 2,675,000 | 134 |
| 2 | Elton Tsang | Hong Kong | 2,615,000 | 131 |
| 3 | Phil Ivey | United States | 1,910,000 | 96 |
| 4 | Wai Kin Yong | Malaysia | 1,370,000 | 96 |
| 5 | Ivan Leow | Malaysia | 1,315,000 | 69 |
| 6 | Daniel Cates | United States | 1,170,000 | 59 |
| 7 | Chris Brewer | United States | 1,067,000 | 53 |
| 8 | Richard Yong | Malaysia | 980,000 | 49 |
| 9 | Mikita Badziakouski | Belarus | 875,000 | 49 |
| 10 | Wai Kiat Lee | Malaysia | 835,000 | 42 |
| 11 | Mike Watson | Canada | 775,000 | 39 |
Koon was the leader when the dust settled, thanks in part to the elimination of Wei Hsiang Yeu in the final level of the evening. The GGPoker Ambassador was a fixture near the top of the leaderboard throughout the day, taking advantage of the big swings in a game that lends itself to a lot of shoving and jamming.
The chip leader is followed closely by Elton Tsang in second and Phil Ivey in third. Veteran Short Deck players Wai Kin Yong and Ivan Leow round out the top five.
Players return tomorrow at 1 p.m. EEST for the Day 2 finale. Action picks back up in Level 13 with antes at 20,000, while the button will commit 40,000. Levels will increase every 40 minutes, and play will continue tomorrow until a winner is declared. The plan is to take a 15-minute break every three levels.
Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Payouts
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1 | $1,170,000 |
| 2 | $840,000 |
| 3 | $538,000 |
| 4 | $408,000 |
| 5 | $315,000 |
| 6 | $241,000 |
| 7 | $194,500 |
All of Wednesday's action will once again be streamed by Triton Poker on their YouTube channel, as well as on Twitch. The livestream will kick off on a security delay, approximately 30 minutes after cards go in the air.
Be sure to keep it with the PokerNews team all week long for live updates from the Triton Poker Special Edition Series at Merit Crystal Cove Resort and Casino in North Cyprus.
Day 2 Seat Draw
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
| Table | Seat | Name | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Phil Ivey | 1,910,000 |
| 1 | 2 | Wai Kiat Lee | 835,000 |
| 1 | 5 | Ivan Leow | 1,315,000 |
| 1 | 6 | Jason Koon | 2,675,000 |
| 1 | 7 | Wai Kin Yong | 1,370,000 |
| 2 | 1 | Elton Tsang | 2,615,000 |
| 2 | 2 | Daniel Cates | 1,170,000 |
| 2 | 3 | Mike Watson | 775,000 |
| 2 | 5 | Richard Yong | 980,000 |
| 2 | 6 | Mikita Badziakouski | 875,000 |
| 2 | 7 | Chris Brewer | 875,000 |
End of Day 1 Chip Counts
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,675,000 | -44,000 |
|
2,615,000 | 442,000 |
|
1,910,000 | 1,070,000 |
|
1,370,000 | -139,000 |
|
1,315,000 | 2,000 |
|
1,170,000 | -485,000 |
|
980,000 | -211,000 |
|
875,000 | -33,000 |
|
835,000 | -166,000 |
|
775,000 | -128,000 |
End of Day 1
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
Play has come to an end on Day 1 of Event #3: $75,000 Short Deck Ante-Only. The final 11 players are now bagging their chips.
Stay tuned for a recap from the PokerNews team.
Koon Sends Yeu to the Rail
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
Wei Hsiang Yeu moved in for 502,000 and Jason Koon was the lone caller to put him at risk.
Wei Hsiang Yeu: 
Jason Koon: 
The board ran out 
and the aces held for Koon to eliminate Yeu from the tournament and take the chip lead.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,719,000 | 637,000 |
|
Busted |
Final Two Tables
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
| Table | Seat | Name | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Phil Ivey | 1,600,000 |
| 1 | 2 | Wai Kiat Lee | 986,000 |
| 1 | 3 | Wei Hsiang Yeu | 532,000 |
| 1 | 5 | Ivan Leow | 1,400,000 |
| 1 | 6 | Jason Koon | 2,100,000 |
| 1 | 7 | Wai Kin Yong | 1,500,000 |
| 2 | 1 | Elton Tsang | 2,100,000 |
| 2 | 2 | Daniel Cates | 1,100,000 |
| 2 | 3 | Mike Watson | 873,000 |
| 2 | 5 | Richard Yong | 1,200,000 |
| 2 | 6 | Mikita Badziakouski | 878,000 |
| 2 | 7 | Chris Brewer | 1,100,000 |
Chidwick Out; 12 Remain
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
Stephen Chidwick has been eliminated from the tournament. There are now 12 players left and they will redraw the final two tables.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
Busted |
Final Level Chip Count Update
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,173,000 | -100,000 |
|
|
2,082,000 | -18,000 |
|
|
1,655,000 | -699,000 |
|
|
1,509,000 | 9,000 |
|
|
1,313,000 | 736,000 |
|
|
1,191,000 | 3,000 |
|
1,067,000 | -159,000 |
|
|
1,001,000 | 707,000 |
|
|
908,000 | -290,000 |
|
|
903,000 | 265,000 |
|
|
840,000 | 203,000 |
|
|
683,000 | 423,000 |
|
|
562,000 | -300,000 |
Yong Folds the Best Hand
Level 12
: 0/0, 15,000 ante
Jason Koon limped in with 
and Wai Kim Yong raised to 120,000. The rest of the table folded and Koon called to see 
on the flop.
Koon checked his set and flat-called when Yong bet 45,000. The turn was 
.
Koon checked again and Yong checked back with his higher set.
The river was 
and Koon bet 90,000. Yong tossed the best hand in the muck and Koon took another pot.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,100,000 | 246,000 |
|
|
1,500,000 | -39,000 |