Pedro Padilla won $1.4 million and became the Triton champion in Jeju

Pedro Padilha brought Brazil its fourth Triton title by winning the most expensive NLH tournament of the series in Jeju and earning $1,400,860.

Pedro Padilha wins Brazil’s fourth Triton title and $1,400,860 in the most expensive NLH event of the series in Jeju Quick recap of the Triton SHRS Jeju II $50k NLH 8-Handed final table The second part of the prestigious Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju saw the conclusion of the $50,000 buy-in No Limit Hold’em tournament in an 8-max format. This was the most expensive NLH event of the festival and brought together true stars of the global poker scene at the final table. The winner was Pedro Padilha, who not only claimed his first Triton title but also secured Brazil’s fourth gold in this elite series. In heads-up, he defeated Nick Petrangelo and took home the top prize of $1,400,860. Results of the Triton SHRS Jeju II $50k NLH 8-Handed final table 1st place — Pedro Padilha (Brazil) — $1,400,860* 2nd place — Nick Petrangelo (USA) — $1,210,140* 3rd place — Alex Boika (Belarus) — $776,000 4th place — Aren Bezhanyan — $602,000 5th place — Yang Wang (China) — $461,000 6th place — Wai Kiat Lee (Malaysia) — $361,000 7th place — Phil Ivey (USA) — $280,000 8th place — Eelis Parssinen (Finland) — $200,000 9th place — Yoko Sasaki (Japan) — $155,000 * — Before heads-up, Pedro Padilha and Nick Petrangelo made an ICM deal (prize split based on chip stacks), leaving about $200,000 to play for. How it played out: the road to the title On the final day of the tournament, which was the most expensive NLH event of the Jeju series, 32 players returned. The chip leader was Mehdi Chaoui, and the top five stacks included well-known players like Phil Ivey and Wai Kiat Lee. The first significant event of the day was the bubble bursting: Ren Lin, for the third time in his Triton career, busted on the bubble when his A♥Q♦ lost to Nick Petrangelo’s A♠A♣. After that, eliminations came quickly, and Alejandro Lococo finished in tenth place, just missing the final table. Alex Boika led the final nine, joined by stars such as Nick Petrangelo, Phil Ivey, Wai Kiat Lee, Eelis Parssinen, and Pedro Padilha. At the final table, with nearly $1.5 million up for grabs, the pace of play slowed considerably. The first to bust was Yoko Sasaki (9th place, $155,000), who couldn’t beat Petrangelo’s pocket tens. Sasaki was aiming to become only the second female winner of a Triton event but fell just short of that goal. Next out was Finnish pot-limit Omaha specialist Eelis Parssinen (8th place, $200,000). He continues to chase his first major NLH title at Triton, but this time his ace-high couldn’t overcome Yang Wang’s Q♠Q♦. The battle continued with swings back and forth, and rising blinds began to pressure the short stacks. Phil Ivey, considered by many as one of the greatest poker players in history, also fell to Petrangelo: his nines couldn’t hold against his opponent’s jacks. Ivey finished 7th for $280,000. Wai Kiat Lee, who had just won the $40k Mystery Bounty and earned an extra $700,000 in bounties, made another final table appearance. However, this time his run ended in 6th place ($361,000) when his hand couldn’t beat Boika’s pocket sixes. Yang Wang finished 5th ($461,000), losing to Padilha, who by then had taken the chip lead. This was Wang’s best result at Triton and his biggest career cash in the series. Aren Bezhanyan finished fourth ($602,000), also losing to Boika, who at that point was building his stack, second only to Padilha in chips. The final three were decided after a dramatic hand between Boika and Petrangelo: the American made trip aces, but Boika hit a flush on the river, swinging the advantage back to the Belarusian. The players exchanged several big pots, but Padilha managed to eliminate Boika with A-K against A-9, not allowing his opponent to improve. In heads-up, Padilha found himself one step away from his first Triton title, holding the chip lead. Before the duel began, the players made an ICM deal, leaving about $200,000 to play for. In the decisive hand, Petrangelo went all-in with K-4 against Padilha’s Q-8, and an eight on the turn gave the Brazilian the long-awaited victory and the top prize. Winner’s quotes and tournament atmosphere After his win, Pedro Padilha shared his emotions with Triton representatives. He said he felt incredible happiness, called the tournament and the series amazing, and emphasized how pleased he was with his results. Padilha explained that for a long time he played live only in Brazil and South America, but in recent years he started traveling more, and it paid off. The winner also highlighted the support from fellow Brazilians and friends who followed his play, sending greetings to all fans in Brazil. Speaking about his heads-up opponent, Nick Petrangelo, Padilha stressed that he is a poker legend and a very strong player, and attributed his success in the duel to a fortunate run of cards and his solid play throughout the final table. Context: Triton series, participants, and tournament format The Triton Super High Roller Series is one of the most prestigious poker tournament series, aimed at the highest-stakes players. Triton events traditionally attract the best professionals and well-known businessmen, with prize pools reaching millions of dollars. The Jeju (South Korea) series drew the attention of the entire poker world, and the $50k NLH 8-Handed was the most expensive NLH tournament at this stop. The 8-max format means eight players at the table at once, making the game more dynamic compared to the classic 9-max. The $50,000 buy-in ensures only the most experienced and successful players take part, and the final table featured true stars: Phil Ivey — multiple World Series of Poker champion, Wai Kiat Lee — four-time Triton title holder, Nick Petrangelo — one of the most consistent American high rollers, Eelis Parssinen — Finland’s top Omaha player, as well as representatives from Asia and Europe. Pedro Padilha, previously known as an online grinder, has been making more and more live tournament appearances in recent years. His victory marked Brazil’s fourth Triton title, highlighting the growth of poker in the country. Prize table and final payouts Place Player Country Prize 1 Pedro Padilha Brazil $1,400,860* 2 Nick Petrangelo USA $1,210,140* 3 Alex Boika Belarus $776,000 4 Aren Bezhanyan - $602,000 5 Yang Wang China $461,000 6 Wai Kiat Lee Malaysia $361,000 7 Phil Ivey USA $280,000 8 Eelis Parssinen Finland $200,000 9 Yoko Sasaki Japan $155,000 * — prizes after the ICM deal in heads-up. What this means for PPPoker club players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to reflect on their own poker growth and potential. Pedro Padilha’s victory shows that even a player who started with online tournaments can succeed at the world’s most prestigious live series. Regular play in PPPoker online clubs is not only a way to improve your skills but also a chance to prepare for major live events, where both technical and mental resilience are crucial. It’s also worth paying attention to the strategic elements that came into play at the Triton final table: smart use of ICM (prize splitting based on stack sizes), adapting to changing table dynamics, and the ability to play against the toughest opponents. All these aspects can be practiced in PPPoker club games, where tournaments of various formats and buy-in levels are held regularly. Finally, the success of players from different countries, including Brazil, highlights that poker is becoming increasingly global. For PPPoker club members, this is extra motivation: regardless of geography, with enough dedication and regular practice, you can reach a new level and maybe one day find yourself at the final table of the world’s biggest series.