Triton Jeju 2025: A New Era of Poker and Series Records

In March 2025, the record-breaking Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju took place on Jeju Island, featuring the launch of the Triton ONE format. Discover the key results and takeaways.

In March 2025, on the picturesque island of Jeju, South Korea, an event took place that’s already being hailed as a new milestone in poker history — the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju. This series not only set multiple records but also marked the debut of an entirely new tournament format, Triton ONE, designed for mid-stakes players. In this article, we break down the key highlights of the series, the results of the main events, statistics, and practical insights for PPPoker club players. Record-Breaking Numbers at Triton Jeju 2025: A Scale That’s Hard to Match Since its first live tournament in 2016 at the Poker King Club in Manila, the Triton Poker brand has consistently raised the bar for quality and excitement in poker events. Nine years later, in March 2025, at the five-star Jeju Shinhwa World resort — home to Landing Casino and luxury boutiques — Triton reached new heights. Over two weeks, the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju hosted 18 tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $15,000 to $150,000. There were a total of 3,349 entries, and the combined prize pool soared to an astonishing $144,270,000. The average prize pool per tournament was $8,015,000. Across all events, winners took home a total of $30,825,125 — an unprecedented figure even in the world of high-stakes poker. The centerpiece of the series was the No-Limit Hold'em Main Event with a $100,000 buy-in. Registration closed at 285 entries, creating a prize pool of $28,500,000 — the largest six-figure buy-in tournament in poker history. For comparison, the renowned $111,111 High Roller for One Drop at the 2016 WSOP drew 183 entries. Luca Vivaldi, Triton Poker’s Senior Director of Live Events, noted that this achievement was made possible by a unique combination of factors: “It was an extremely successful event. Several things came together at once.” Speaking about the record-breaking Main Event, Vivaldi emphasized, “I think this record will be very hard to beat, even for us. It’s truly inspiring — to see how and when we might be able to repeat something like this. After all, getting so many entries at a six-figure buy-in is no easy feat.” Key Victories and Heads-Up Battles: The Heroes of Triton Jeju In the Main Event, No-Limit Hold'em, the champion was Wenjie Huang of China. In the final heads-up, he defeated Dan “Jungleman” Cates, with the duel wrapping up rather quickly. For his victory, Huang earned $5,555,555 and etched his name in poker history. By comparison, the Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event with the same buy-in drew 91 entries and a $9,100,000 prize pool, with Spain’s Sergio Martinez taking the title and $2,340,000. The festival also featured the renowned Short Deck event with a $50,000 buy-in, where Triton Poker co-founder Richard Yong claimed victory, securing his third series title. Chinese players also enjoyed notable success: Chengxu Hu won Event #1 QQPK Genesis with a $3,000 buy-in and a $564,000 prize, Xiaqing Ji took down the NLH Mystery Bounty Event #5, and Chenxiang Miao won Event #12 NLH – High Roller, earning $315,000. The Triton ONE Main Event, with an $8,000 buy-in and two starting flights, attracted 1,046 entries and generated a $7,607,558 prize pool. The heads-up featured former German footballer [Removed:546] and Thai entrepreneur Punnat Punsri. Thanks to a deal between the finalists, Punsri received $1,205,775, while the winner took home $975,225. Statistics and Payouts: Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju 2025 Here are the key numbers and results from the series: Total entries: 3,349 Buy-ins: $15,000 to $150,000 Total prize pool: $144,270,000 Average prize pool per tournament: $8,015,000 Total payouts to winners: $30,825,125 Main Event (NLH): 285 entries, $28,500,000 prize pool, winner Wenjie Huang — $5,555,555 PLO Main Event: 91 entries, $9,100,000 prize pool, winner Sergio Martinez — $2,340,000 The series also included Event #1 WPT Global Slam with a $25,000 buy-in, which drew 311 entries and a $7,775,000 prize pool. In the $50,000 Short Deck event, Richard Yong claimed victory, marking his third Triton title. Triton ONE Jeju Festival 2025 Prize Table QQPK Genesis $3,000: 1,185 entries, $3,174,614 prize pool, winner Chengxu Hu (China) — $564,000 NLH Mystery Bounty Event #5: 273 entries, winner Xiaqing Ji (China) Event #12 NLH – High Roller: winner Chenxiang Miao (China) — $315,000 Triton ONE $8,000 Main Event: 1,046 entries, $7,607,558 prize pool, winner [Removed:546] — $975,225, 2nd place Punnat Punsri (Thailand) — $1,205,775 (deal) Triton ONE $15,000 High Roller: 353 entries, winner Jun Hao Wu (Singapore) — $969,000, 2nd place Ebony Kenney — $614,500 In the Player One Leaderboard, which awarded $50,000 in additional prizes to the top five players by points, the winner was Australian Joshua McCully. He edged out [Removed:547] by just 5 points, thanks to back-to-back runner-up finishes in single-day events and a 40th place in the Main Event ($23,800). For topping the leaderboard, McCully received $15,000 and an extra $4,000 bonus from a drawing. Third place on the leaderboard was shared by Jun Hao Wu and Ebony Kenney. For Kenney, this marked her seventh ITM finish at Triton and the second-largest cash of her career (after $1,700,000 for 5th place in the $200,000 Coin Rivet Invitational in September 2022). New Formats and the Launch of Triton ONE: The Evolution of the Series The March series in Jeju was not only record-breaking in terms of numbers, but also marked the launch of a new format — Triton ONE. This series is aimed at mid-stakes players and features ten No-Limit Hold'em tournaments with buy-ins starting at $2,000. Three flagship Triton ONE events generated seven-figure prize pools, and across all ten tournaments, there were 3,541 entries and $20,876,308 awarded. The launch of Triton ONE was met with great enthusiasm from both professionals and recreational players. Luca Vivaldi noted that the strong turnout reflects the high level of interest in the format: “It shows that players have an appetite for these kinds of events and want to experience Triton.” Triton Poker is renowned not only for its prize pools, but also for the quality of its broadcasts, audience engagement, and technology. The Triton Poker Plus app lets fans follow hands, highlights, and results in real time throughout the festival. The commentary team features well-known personalities such as Randy “nanonoko” Lew, Ali Nejad, and Nick Schulman. The main organizer and face of the series is Luca Vivaldi, who was named Best Tournament Director at the 2025 Global Poker Awards. Vivaldi points out that the secret to Triton’s success lies in attention to detail: “There’s a word in Italian for someone who pays attention to details. I’m very meticulous. I don’t think all my colleagues love me for it, but it’s the details that make the difference.” The Context and Significance of Triton Jeju for the Global Poker Industry The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju 2025 became the largest not only in the brand’s history, but in the entire world of high buy-in poker tournaments. The record number of entries in the $100,000 Main Event (285 registrations) is unlikely to be surpassed anytime soon, underscoring the event’s uniqueness. For comparison, similar tournaments at other series, including the WSOP, have attracted significantly fewer participants. The success of Triton ONE demonstrates that the live poker market is thriving not just among the elite, but also among mid-stakes players. This opens up new opportunities for organizers and players alike, expanding the audience and boosting interest in poker as a mainstream sport and entertainment. In September 2025, Triton returns to Jeju for the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II (September 8–23, 2025). The series is expected to once again draw an impressive field, though breaking the March records is not anticipated. Already in the opening event, the WPT Global Slam ($25,000 buy-in), there were 311 entries and $7,775,000 awarded. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For players in PPPoker clubs, the experience and trends from Triton Jeju 2025 offer several practical lessons. First, the growing interest in tournaments with a wide range of buy-ins, from $2,000 to $150,000, confirms that today’s players are seeking variety and new formats. This means PPPoker clubs should experiment with their tournament schedules, introduce more events with unique structures, and expand the range of buy-ins to attract both newcomers and seasoned players. Second, Triton ONE showed that even with relatively affordable buy-ins, it’s possible to generate large prize pools and capture the attention of a broad audience. For club series organizers, this is a clear signal: a well-designed structure, transparent leaderboard system, and extra bonuses can make a tournament series truly popular and prestigious. Finally, attention to detail in organization, high-quality broadcasts, and interactivity are what set Triton apart from the competition. PPPoker clubs should adopt Triton’s best practices: timely result updates, publishing highlights, working with commentators, and building a community around their series. All of this helps not only retain players, but also attract new participants, making club poker as engaging and modern as possible.