Christoph Vogelsang wins Triton Main, Kristen Foxen is #1 among women in poker

Christoph Vogelsang claimed his second Triton title and $4.1 million, while Kristen Foxen became the most successful woman in poker history by winnings.

On Thursday evening at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II, the $100,000 Main Event concluded, bringing German pro Christoph Vogelsang his second Triton title and nearly $4.1 million in prize money. In addition, Canadian Kristen Foxen became the most successful woman in poker history by total winnings, finishing third in the $125,000 buy-in event and surpassing $12 million in career earnings for the first time. Main Event Triton Jeju II: Christoph Vogelsang’s Triumph The Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II Main Event with a $100,000 buy-in attracted 228 entries, forming one of the strongest fields of the series. Christoph Vogelsang, a 40-year-old pro from Sassenberg, entered the final table as chip leader and maintained control throughout the final stage. Vogelsang demonstrated steady and confident play: over the past ten days, he cashed in four out of six tournaments he played at the Jeju II stop. Such a result comes as no surprise to those who follow the German’s performances at Triton — he has long established himself as one of the most consistent high rollers. At the final table, Vogelsang held the lead right up to the decisive stage. After Ben Heath was eliminated in third place, Vogelsang and the Austrian representative [Removed:607] battled for the title. Before heads-up play began, the players agreed to an ICM deal to split the prize money, with Vogelsang holding about twice as many chips as his opponent. Despite expectations of a long battle, the final duel lasted only three hands. In the last hand, Vogelsang made two pair on the river and moved all-in, which his opponent called. This hand secured the German the champion’s title and strengthened his position as the second most successful German player by career winnings. Vogelsang is now closing in on Fedor Holz, the leader of the national ranking. Final Table Results Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II $100K NLH Main Event Prizes marked with an asterisk are after the ICM deal in heads-up. 1st place: Christoph Vogelsang (Germany) — $4,106,000* 2nd place: [Removed:607] (Austria) — $3,650,000* 3rd place: Ben Heath (UK) — $1,840,000 4th place: Daniel Dvoress (Canada) — $1,510,000 5th place: Nacho Barbero (Argentina) — $1,210,000 6th place: Nick Petrangelo (USA) — $930,000 7th place: Sam Greenwood (Canada) — $700,000 8th place: Danny Tang (Hong Kong) — $530,000 9th place: Aleksejs Ponakovs (Latvia) — $410,000 Kristen Foxen — New Women’s Record Holder Another historic event took place at the Triton series in Jeju: Kristen Foxen finished third in the $125,000 NLH 7-Handed event and earned $1,104,000. Thanks to this result, she became the first woman to surpass $12 million in career winnings, overtaking Vanessa Selbst in the ranking of the most successful women in poker. Foxen achieved this milestone at an extremely tough final table. Among her opponents were regular Triton participants and global poker stars, including Stephen Chidwick, Artur Martirosian, and the eventual winner — Mike Watson. This prize was the largest of Kristen’s career. She showed top-level skill to secure a payout in such a prestigious event, where the competition was at its highest. Mike Watson’s Victory and Historic Achievement Mike Watson not only won the tournament but also joined the elite club of five-time Triton champions, where stars like Phil Ivey and Punnat Punsri are already members. The tournament final was memorable for a spectacular hand: in heads-up against Stephen Chidwick, Watson made a straight flush on the river to win the event. Before the heads-up duel for first place, Watson and Chidwick agreed to split the remaining prize pool (ICM chop). Despite this, the battle for the title was intense, and in the end, Watson secured the biggest payout of his career, becoming the champion. Final Table Results Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II $125K NLH 7-Handed 1st place: Mike Watson (Canada) — $3,752,000* 2nd place: Stephen Chidwick (UK) — $3,357,000* 3rd place: Kristen Foxen (Canada) — $1,104,000 4th place: Artur Martirosian (Russia) — $880,000 5th place: Seth Davies (USA) — $700,000 6th place: Danny Tang (Hong Kong) — $550,000 7th place: Daniel Dvoress (Canada) — $430,000 * Prizes after the ICM deal in heads-up. Context: The Triton Super High Roller Series and Its Significance The Triton Super High Roller Series is one of the most prestigious no-limit hold’em tournament series with massive buy-ins, regularly attracting the world’s top professionals. The Jeju II stop in South Korea once again confirmed the high status of the series: leading players took part in the tournaments, and prize pools reached record levels. For Christoph Vogelsang and Mike Watson, victories at Triton mean not only huge payouts but also important milestones in their professional careers. For Vogelsang, it’s his second title in the series, while for Watson, it’s his fifth, putting him among the most decorated Triton players. Kristen Foxen’s achievement is a significant step for women’s poker: she not only surpassed Vanessa Selbst’s record but also set a new benchmark for all women striving for success at the highest level of poker. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players These events at the Triton series can serve as inspiration for PPPoker club players. First, the examples of Christoph Vogelsang and Kristen Foxen show that consistent play, discipline, and skill development can lead to success even in the toughest fields. Regular participation in PPPoker club tournaments is a great way to gain experience that will be useful at higher stakes. Second, Kristen Foxen’s success story is especially important for women playing poker. Her achievement proves that there are no insurmountable barriers for women in poker, and every PPPoker club member can set the most ambitious goals for herself. Finally, paying attention to ICM deals and smart prize pool management at the final stages of tournaments is an important lesson for everyone aiming for success in online tournaments. Studying such strategies and applying them in PPPoker club games will help improve results and make your game more profitable.