Daniel Dvoress takes revenge on Xuan Liu and wins his seventh Triton title

Daniel Dvoress triumphed over Xuan Liu at the final table of the Triton Super High Roller, capturing his seventh title in the series. This victory came as a rematch, one year after Liu’s historic win.

Daniel Dvoress gets his revenge on Xuan Liu and claims his seventh Triton title Brief background: a rematch a year later In May last year, at the Triton Montenegro series during the WPT Global Slam tournament, Canadian Xuan Liu made history by defeating her compatriot Daniel Dvoress, winning $860,000 and becoming the first female champion in Triton history. A little over a year later, both players met again at the final table, this time at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II in the $30,000 NLH 8-Handed event. This time, Dvoress managed to get his revenge and take the top prize — $942,000, as well as his seventh Triton title. Final table action: Dvoress dominates Daniel Dvoress started the final day as chip leader and never gave up his lead. Throughout the game, he consistently won hand after hand, knocking out opponents one by one. In an interview with PokerNews, Dvoress himself noted: “It seems like I won absolutely every all-in, or almost all of them.” The final table was packed with top players, including renowned professionals from various countries. Special attention was drawn to Taiwanese player Candy Lin, who was in contention to become the second female Triton champion, but finished in fourth place. In the decisive hand, her pocket nines lost to Dvoress’s suited K8 combination. After that, Dvoress knocked out Lithuanian Gytis Lazauninkas, securing a strong chip lead going into heads-up against Xuan Liu. Although Liu had managed a comeback against Dvoress a year ago, this time she couldn’t repeat her success. As Dvoress recalled: “She tried to say it was déjà vu: ‘Remember last time you did all the work?’ But now we’re 1:1 — that’s fair.” Final table lineup and payouts The $30,000 NLH 8-Handed tournament brought not only Canadian stars to the final table, but also other well-known players from the global poker scene. Among them were American Ben Tollerene, a recognized high roller event specialist, and Briton Stephen Chidwick, who, thanks to his fifth place finish and $279,000 prize, closed the gap on all-time money leader Bryn Kenney. Final table results: 1st place: Daniel Dvoress — $942,000 2nd place: Xuan Liu — $634,000 3rd place: Gytis Lazauninkas — $418,000 4th place: Candy Lin — $340,000 5th place: Stephen Chidwick — $279,000 6th place: Jingyao Yan — $225,000 7th place: Junhao Wu — $177,000 8th place: Ben Tollerene — $118,000 The significance of Dvoress’s victory and his current status Daniel Dvoress is one of the most successful players of the modern era, with total live tournament winnings exceeding $54 million. This victory marked his seventh Triton title, further strengthening his position in the race for Triton Player of the Year (POY). Dvoress himself emphasized the importance of this race: “The battle for Player of the Year is really important. It’s prestigious and also comes with a big cash prize.” Wasting no time, right after his triumph in this tournament, Dvoress registered for the next event in the series — the $40,000 Mystery Bounty, continuing to earn points in the POY rankings. Context: Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II The Triton Super High Roller Series is one of the most prestigious poker tournament series, featuring record-breaking buy-ins and prize pools, and attracting the elite of the poker world. The $30,000 NLH 8-Handed event was part of the second stop of the series in Jeju (South Korea), where top professionals and high-stakes businessmen traditionally gather. The final table of this tournament became a battleground for several star players and also gave two women (Xuan Liu and Candy Lin) a chance to compete for the title in a male-dominated field. In the end, just like a year ago, the title was decided in a heads-up battle between Liu and Dvoress, adding extra intrigue to the event. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, this news offers several important lessons. First, Daniel Dvoress’s example shows how crucial discipline and the ability to maintain a lead throughout a tournament are. Even against tough opponents and under the pressure of a final table, smart stack management and aggressive yet thoughtful play can lead to victory. Second, the stories of Xuan Liu and Candy Lin prove that success in poker is available to players of any gender and nationality, as long as they are willing to learn and improve their skills. Women are increasingly making final tables and proving their competitiveness even in the world’s most expensive events — a great motivation for anyone just starting their poker journey. Finally, the battle for Player of the Year (POY), as seen in Triton, can inspire PPPoker club members to participate more actively in regular series and leaderboards on the platform. Competing for the top spot, even at lower stakes, motivates players to develop, analyze their game, and strive for new heights.