Alex Foxen and Monarch played a record $11 million pot at Triton Poker

Alex Foxen and Ossi "Monarch" Ketola met again at the Triton Poker Series Jeju II table, where they played for the largest pot in poker history — $11 million.

Alex Foxen and Ossi "Monarch" Ketola faced off once again at the Triton Poker Series Jeju II table, playing for the largest televised pot in poker history — $11 million. This event became a true sensation in the poker community and attracted the attention not only of high roller fans but also of a wider audience. Context: Triton Poker Series Jeju II and its participants The Triton Poker Series Jeju II is held in South Korea and is known as one of the most prestigious and expensive poker series in the world. The best professionals and businessmen gather here to compete for impressive prize pools. This time, the spotlight was on Alex Foxen — a three-time Triton champion and future Poker Hall of Fame member — and Finnish entrepreneur Ossi "Monarch" Ketola. Ketola had already made headlines a month earlier, losing $15 million to Dan “Jungleman” Cates at the Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus. His losing streak continued in South Korea: over the weekend, he lost another $6 million to Viktor "Limitless" Malinowski. At the start of the Tuesday morning session, Ketola was down $9 million to Foxen, who had dominated the table for the previous two days. Record-breaking pot: detailed hand breakdown The climax came during a cash game with astronomical stakes. In this hand, Ossi Ketola was dealt K♣J♥ and, with a stack of $6.4 million, raised to $150,000. Alex Foxen, holding $5.4 million, called with 8♦6♦ . The flop came K♦J♦8♣ . Ketola made two pair (kings and jacks), while Foxen had bottom pair and a flush draw (a chance to make a flush if another diamond came). Foxen quickly checked, and after a pause, Ketola checked back. The turn brought the A♦ — the perfect card for Foxen, completing his flush. He now had the strongest hand at that moment, with his chances of winning the hand estimated at 9 to 1. Foxen bet $250,000, and Ketola called with his two pair. The pot was now $800,000. The river was a nightmare for Foxen: K♠ gave Ketola a full house (three kings and two jacks), which beat Foxen’s flush. Foxen bet $550,000, after which Ketola thought for a moment, used one of his time bank chips, and announced all-in for about $6.1 million. Foxen took his time, trying to figure out the situation, and started a conversation with Ketola, asking if he was bluffing again. Ketola smiled and reminded him of previous hands. The pot had already reached $7,455,000, and after a long tank, Foxen decided to call the all-in, creating a pot of $10,990,000 — the largest in televised poker history. Ketola revealed his cards, and Foxen, seeing the full house, acknowledged defeat and wished his opponent "GG." Thus ended a hand that will go down in poker history. Results and leaderboard As a result of this historic hand, Ossi Ketola won $10,990,000 from Alex Foxen. This victory allowed Ketola to partially recoup his previous losses in South Korea, although his overall balance still remained negative. Ossi "Monarch" Ketola — won $10,990,000 in a single hand Alex Foxen — lost $10,990,000 in a single hand The session ended with a win for Ketola, who reduced his total losses during the Triton Poker Series Jeju II. Recall that earlier over the weekend, he lost $6 million to Viktor "Limitless" Malinowski, and before that — $15 million to Dan “Jungleman” Cates in Cyprus. Community reaction and consequences for the players This hand caused a huge stir in the poker world and became a hot topic on all poker forums and social networks. Interestingly, the Triton Poker broadcast on YouTube was removed for violating community guidelines even before the historic hand took place. Nevertheless, footage of the hand quickly spread to other platforms, and discussions in the Landing Casino hall are still ongoing. It is still unknown whether Foxen and Ketola will meet again on Wednesday night, but among players and viewers, the possibility of a third showdown between these two high rollers is being actively discussed. The full video of the historic hand is available on the official Triton Poker Twitter account: watch the hand . Key moments of the hand: street-by-street analysis Preflop: Ketola raises to $150,000 with K♣J♥, Foxen calls with 8♦6♦. Flop (K♦J♦8♣): Ketola makes two pair, Foxen has bottom pair and a flush draw. Both check. Turn (A♦): Foxen makes a flush and bets $250,000. Ketola calls with two pair. River (K♠): Ketola makes a full house. Foxen bets $550,000, Ketola shoves for $6.1 million. Foxen tanks and calls, losing a $10,990,000 pot. This hand clearly demonstrates how quickly things can change even when one player is a clear favorite, and how important it is to consider all possible scenarios on the river. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great example of how even the most experienced professionals can face incredible swings in cash games. It’s important to remember: even with a strong hand and a big advantage on one street, the situation can change in an instant. This highlights the need for proper bankroll management and emotional control. Additionally, the hand between Foxen and Ketola is a vivid lesson in reading opponents and analyzing ranges. Similar situations, albeit with smaller sums, regularly occur in PPPoker clubs. Develop your street-by-street analysis skills, pay attention to your opponents’ lines, and don’t rush decisions in big pots. Finally, this story shows that poker is not just about math, but also psychology and the ability to withstand pressure in the toughest situations. Stay tuned for news, study hands from top players, and implement best practices in your own PPPoker game!