Martinez Bags $2.34 Million in $100k PLO Main Event
Spain’s Sergio Martinez has emerged victorious in the biggest-ever $100K PLO event, claiming his first Triton Super High Roller Series title in style. The high-stakes tournament, featuring 91 entries, generated a record-breaking $9.1 million prize pool. Martinez took home $2.34 million and a prestigious Jacob & Co timepiece awarded to Triton Main Event champions.
Martinez dominated much of the final table, holding an overwhelming chip lead for long stretches. However, a resilient Ding Biao, a two-time Triton champion, mounted a fierce comeback in heads-up play.
Biao famously denied Phil Ivey a year ago in Jeju, and was on the brink of another victory, only for Martinez to battle back dramatically before sealing the win.
The final table saw a strong Chinese presence with Huang Wenjie, fresh from his victory in the $100,000 NLHE Main Event, the first elimination at the final table.
He was joined by Lin Wei and Zhikang Dai at the final table, with Ding ultimately finishing runner-up for $1.61 million, while Lin Wei secured third place and a career-best $1.05 million.
Event #16: $100,000 PLO Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Country | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Martinez | Spain | $2,340,000 |
| 2 | Ding Biao | China | $1,610,000 |
| 3 | Lin Wei | China | $1,055,000 |
| 4 | Zhikang Dai | China | $854,000 |
| 5 | Tom Vogelsang | Netherlands | $686,000 |
| 6 | Mads Amot | Norway | $536,000 |
| 7 | Huang Wenjie | China | $423,000 |