5 Reasons to Get Excited for Triton Montenegro
You probably don't need much convincing to tune in for 16 days of the world's best battling it out, but just in case, here are five storylines to keep an eye on once cards are in the air in Montenegro.
1. The $200k Invitational Line-Up is Ridiculous
The Triton Invitational always delivers, and this year's confirmed pairings already look stacked. Phil Ivey and Paul Phua are teaming up, Ethan "Rampage" Yau joins forces with Alex Foxen, while Fedor Holz returns alongside Jessica Teusl after spending recent months away from the tables. Safe to say this one should be must-watch stuff.
2. Can Paul Phua Do It Again?
When Triton co-founder Paul Phua won the $150k 10th Anniversary Special in Jeju earlier this year, it was one of those moments that felt absolutely perfect. Now another anniversary special is on the schedule in Montenegro, and the question is obvious - could lightning strike twice?
3. Two More Main Event Titles Up for Grabs
The $100k NLH and $100k PLO Main Events are always among the biggest prizes on the Triton calendar. Ben Tollerene and Matthias Eibinger took the honors in Jeju, but with another brutal field expected in Montenegro, crowning the next champions won't come easy.
4. Triton Tempo is Back
After a strong reception in Jeju, Triton Tempo returns in Montenegro. The chess clock-style format keeps the action moving and cuts down on endless tanking, with plenty of players praising the system after its debut earlier this year.
5. The Player of the Year Race is Heating Up
With a $200,000 bonus awaiting this year's Ivan Leow Player of the Year winner, every result matters. Ike Haxton currently leads the standings, but with names like Stephen Chidwick, Dan Dvoress, Seth Davies and defending champion Artur Martirosian chasing him down, Montenegro could be where the race really starts to take shape.