Isaac Haxton wins his first Triton Poker title at his 34th final table

Isaac Haxton has finally claimed his first Triton Poker title by winning the $100K PLO Main Event at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II, taking home $2,789,000.

On Sunday, June 16, 2024, one of the most prestigious tournaments of the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II came to an end — the $100K PLO Main Event. The main headline was the long-awaited triumph of Isaac “Ike” Haxton, who, after 34 final tables and 64 cashes, finally claimed his first Triton Poker title. The victory earned him $2,789,000 and allowed him to join the elite club of players who have won both WSOP and Triton titles. Isaac Haxton’s Long Road to the Triton Title Isaac Haxton is one of the most renowned and respected professionals in the world of poker. His journey in the Triton Super High Roller Series began back in 2016 at the Manila stop. Since then, he has consistently delivered strong results: 64 cashes, 34 final tables, and six runner-up finishes. Over this period, Haxton earned about $19.5 million in Triton tournaments, but the title had eluded him until now. Haxton’s career had a similar storyline before: for a long time, he was considered one of the best players without a WSOP bracelet, until he won the $25K High Roller at the World Series of Poker in 2023. Now, he has joined an even more exclusive group of players who have conquered both peaks — WSOP and Triton. After his victory, Haxton gave a reserved comment to Ali Nejad in an interview: “I feel good, this is exactly the result I was hoping for.” He also added that there’s always a lot of variance in poker: “I’ve won elsewhere, made a lot of final tables — sooner or later, it was bound to happen.” The Final Table: Key Moments and the Winning Hand The $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event attracted a record number of entrants. At the final table, Haxton once again faced off against Argentina’s Nacho Barbero — their second heads-up in two days. In the decisive hand, Barbero opened to 600,000 with A♠Q♣J♥2♣, holding a stack of 2.3 million. Haxton, with a deep stack of 26 million and holding 6♠7♣8♦10♦, called. The flop came 7♦9♦4♠, giving Haxton plenty of outs: middle pair, a straight draw (wrap), and the potential for a flush or straight flush. He checked, and Barbero checked back. The turn brought the A♥, improving Barbero to top pair. Haxton bet 1.4 million into the pot, with Barbero having 1.7 million left. The Argentinian moved all-in, and Haxton called instantly. The river was the 6♥, giving Haxton a straight to the ten and securing his long-awaited victory. Barbero, with aces, finished second. The players shook hands and continued discussing one of the previous hands. Final Table Results of the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II $100K PLO Main Event 1st place: Isaac Haxton — $2,789,000 2nd place: Nacho Barbero — $1,850,000 3rd place: Eelis Parssinen — $1,270,000 4th place: Ben Tollerene — $1,010,000 5th place: Santhosh Suvarna — $795,000 6th place: Laszlo Bujtas — $615,000 7th place: Stephen Chidwick — $470,000 8th place: Daniel Dvoress — $350,000 9th place: Mikita Badziakouski — $270,000 Context: What is the Triton Super High Roller Series and the Tournament Format The Triton Super High Roller Series is one of the most prestigious event series in the poker world, focused on tournaments with extremely high buy-ins and an elite field of players. The Jeju II stop takes place in South Korea at Landing Casino and traditionally attracts the world’s top professionals and recreational players from various countries. The $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Main Event is a tournament where every player receives the same starting stack, and the maximum bet at any time cannot exceed the size of the pot. This format is considered more dynamic and often leads to bigger pots and spectacular hands, as we saw at the final table. Series Continues: New Stars and PLO Action Although there are only a few days left in the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II, the action isn’t slowing down. Tonight, the champion of the $25,000 PLO 6-Handed event will be determined. The final table features well-known players such as Ben Tollerene, Santhosh Suvarna, Alex Foxen, Dirk Gerritse, Punnat Punsri, Kosei Ichinose, and the Triton Ivan Leow Player of the Year race leader Artur Martirosyan. All final table hands can be watched live on Twitch and other Triton Poker social platforms. For poker fans, it’s a great opportunity to watch top professionals play in real time. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great example of how even the most experienced and successful players go through long stretches without major wins. Isaac Haxton’s story teaches us that persistence and consistency in the game will eventually pay off. Even if you’ve made many cashes or final tables but haven’t won yet — don’t give up. Moreover, the attention given to Pot-Limit Omaha tournaments at the biggest series confirms the popularity of this format. If you play PLO in PPPoker clubs or are just planning to try it — now is the perfect time to study strategies, follow the pros, and improve your skills. Finally, watching Triton final tables and analyzing hands played by top players will help you better understand the dynamics of tournament Omaha and make more informed decisions at the table. Use the experience of the best to develop your game and achieve new successes in PPPoker clubs.