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$150,000 10th Anniversary Special
Day 1 Completed
2026 Triton Poker Series Jeju II
$150,000 10th Anniversary Special
Day: 1
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Level 10
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
As Triton celebrates a decade of high-stakes tournament poker, the $150,000 10th Anniversary Special has provided a fitting showcase at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II, with 26 players emerging from Day 1 at LES A Casino.
The prestigious event has already attracted 58 entries, creating an $8,700,000 prize pool, but with late registration remaining open until the start of Day 2, both figures are set to rise before the Day 1 survivors return to the tables.
Seth Davies leads the way into Day 2 with 951,000, continuing a strong Jeju series that has already seen him make two final tables, including a third-place finish in the $200,000 Invitational for $3,470,000.
Davies surged to the top in the penultimate level after clashing with then-chip leader Jean-Noel Thorel, completing a flush on the river and getting full value to take the overnight lead.
Miroslav Atanasov sits second with 888,000 after jumping into the field following his 12th-place finish in the Main Event earlier in the day. The Bulgarian made the quick turnaround count, securing a spot near the top of the leaderboard.
Triton regular Thorel rounds out the top three with 700,000, having recovered from his clash with Davies to reclaim a podium spot.
Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seth Davies | United States | 951,000 | 95 |
| 2 | Miroslav Atanasov | Bulgaria | 888,000 | 89 |
| 3 | Jean-Noel Thorel | France | 700,000 | 70 |
| 4 | Eelis Parssinen | Finland | 671,000 | 67 |
| 5 | Danny Tang | Hong Kong | 620,000 | 62 |
| 6 | Isaac Haxton | United States | 615,000 | 62 |
| 7 | Joao Simao | Brazil | 593,000 | 59 |
| 8 | Wai Kiat Lee | Malaysia | 539,000 | 54 |
| 9 | Thomas Boivin | Belgium | 513,000 | 51 |
| 10 | Murly Manokharan | Malaysia | 513,000 | 51 |
Further down the leaderboard, Joao Simao bagged 593,000. The Brazilian is already a champion in Jeju this series, having conquered a record-breaking 173-entry field in the $200,000 Invitational for a career-best $7,250,000 and his second Triton title.
In total, the surviving field boasts seventeen previous Triton champions, with Dan Dvoress (235,000) and Matthias Eibinger (388,000) leading the way with seven titles apiece. Danny Tang (620,000) has six, while Mikita Badziakouski (443,000), Ben Tollerene (422,000), Alex Foxen (157,000) and Artur Martirosian (247,000) are among the other multiple-time champions still hunting another trophy.
Aside from the three players at the top of the leaderboard, six others are still chasing their first Triton title. Thomas Boivin (513,000) and Murly Manokharan (513,000) lead the way among them, followed by Ren Lin (414,000) and Ye Wang (378,000). Danilo Velasevic (368,000) and Brandon Wilson (245,000) will also be hoping to break through and claim their maiden Triton trophy.
The surviving players will return tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, at 12:00 p.m. local time, and will be joined by any late registrants, with late registration remaining open until play begins.
Play will resume on Level 11 with blinds of 5,000/10,000 and a 10,000 big blind ante, with play continuing until a champion is crowned.
Fans can follow the action with live coverage streamed on YouTube from the start of the day, with a one-hour delay. To avoid spoilers, PokerNews coverage will follow the same delay.
Level 10
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Level 10
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
The remaining 26 players have bagged their chips and headed into the night. They will return tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, at noon local time and continue until a champion is crowned.
Stay tuned for the chip counts and a recap of the day's action.
Level 10
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Level 10
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Brandon Wilson raised to 16,000 from the hijack, and Ben Tollerene and Matthias Eibinger called from the button and big blind.
Wilson continued for 30,000 on a 3♠2♦7♦ flop, and Tollerene raised to 60,000. Eibinger got out of the way, and when Wilson moved all-in for 95,000, Tollerene called.
Brandon Wilson: J♥J♦ 
Ben Tollerene: A♦10♦
The 7♠ and 8♥ runout left Tollerene unimproved, earning Wilson a late night double-up.
Level 10
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Ye Wang raised to 16,000 from under the gun, and Jean-Noel Thorel called in the cutoff. Adrian Mateos then moved all-in for 282,000 from the big blind. Wang called, but Thorel folded.
Adrian Mateos: K♣Q♣
Ye Wang: 7♠7♦
Despite picking up some extra outs on the turn, the complete 5♥5♦9♣8♣J♥ board couldn't save Mateos.
Level 10
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
The tournament clock has been paused, and the dealers have been instructed to deal five more hands. Once those hands are complete, the surviving players will bag their chips and advance to Day 2.
Level 10
: 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
Jean-Noel Thorel raised to 20,000 on the button, and when Punnat Punsri put him all-in for 201,000 from the big blind, Thorel called.
Jean-Noel Thorel: 6♦6♣
Punnat Punsri: A♠K♦
Thorel had Punsri drawing dead to a chop on the 8♣7♣6♠ flop, before improving to a full house on the 7♥ turn to wrap it up. The inconsequential 8♠ completed the board, and Thorel scooped the double-up.
Level 10
: Blinds 4,000/8,000, 8,000 ante
