Wai Kiat Lee's Triumph: Triple Knockout and Victory at Triton Mystery Bounty

Malaysian Wai Kiat Lee pulled off a unique triple knockout and won the $40,000 NLH Mystery Bounty at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II, claiming his fourth title.

One of the most exciting tournaments of the spring Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II has wrapped up in South Korea — the $40,000 NLH Mystery Bounty. The hero of the final day was Malaysian pro Wai Kiat Lee, who not only captured his fourth Triton title and second of 2026, but also pulled off the rare feat of eliminating three players in a single hand on his way to victory. In addition to the top prize of $619,000, Lee collected eight bounty envelopes and will also take part in the upcoming mystery prize ceremony, where each envelope could contain anywhere from $40,000 to $400,000. Triton SHRS Jeju II $40k NLH Mystery Bounty Final Table Results Below are the official final table results. Please note: the amounts do not include the mystery bounty payouts, which will be revealed at a special ceremony. 1st place: Wai Kiat Lee — $619,000 + 8 bounty envelopes 2nd place: Jamil Wakil — $414,000 + 6 bounty envelopes 3rd place: Punnat Punsri — $303,000 + 1 bounty envelope 4th place: Alex Anton — $243,000 5th place: Sirzat Hissou — $191,000 6th place: Kayhan Mokri — $149,000 7th place: Joe Hindry — $105,000 8th place: David Coleman — $77,000 Spectacular Start: Wai Kiat Lee’s Triple Knockout On the third and final day, 33 players returned to the tournament. Kayhan Mokri led the field in chips, followed by Alex Anton and Jamil Wakil. The first major moment came early: Christoph Vogelsang, last year’s $100K Main Event champion at this series, became the bubble boy — his pocket tens couldn’t hold up against an opponent’s queens, and he exited in the most frustrating spot, just short of the money. After that, a series of eliminations unfolded at the final table. Jean-Noel Thorel and Bernhard Binder, as well as Batuhan Yildiz and Jesse Lonis, made it to the envelope ceremony, though the latter two fell just outside the money. The highlight of the early stage was an incredible triple knockout by Wai Kiat Lee. In a preflop all-in, Lee held pocket aces in the big blind against three opponents: Seth Davies, Phil Ivey, and Samuel Mullur. By the time all the cards were revealed, Lee had a commanding lead, and the turn left no doubt about the outcome. All three opponents were eliminated, and Lee instantly received three bounty envelopes. As consolation, the eliminated trio shared seven envelopes and payouts ranging from $52,000 to $62,000. After this triumph, the Malaysian — who already has over $23 million in Triton winnings alone — entered the final table holding more than half the chips in play. Among the finalists were such strong players as David Coleman, Punnat Punsri, and Kayhan Mokri. Jamil Wakil Seizes the Initiative at the Final Table The final table began eight-handed and set a fast pace from the start. In the opening hands, Wai Kiat Lee knocked out David Coleman, getting it in with A6 against A4 and collecting another envelope. For Coleman, it was another deep run in Jeju, but once again he fell short of the title. The Mystery Bounty format encouraged players to take more risks. Kayhan Mokri, holding pocket sixes, won a big three-way pot against Punnat Punsri and Lee, scoring a triple-up. Shortly after, Joe Hindry finished 7th: his AJ lost to Jamil Wakil’s AK. Hindry took home $105,000, adding another final table to his Jeju resume. Day’s starting chip leader Mokri went out in sixth. Left short-stacked, he got it in ahead against Wakil but lost at showdown. Next to bust was Sirzat Hissou: Lee took a gamble with 63 offsuit for the bounty and hit a straight on the river against his opponent’s KJ, sending the German to the payout desk. If Lee’s triple knockout on the final table bubble was the highlight of the first half of the day, the climax of the second half was a double knockout for 3rd and 4th place. Jamil Wakil was the architect: he made two pair on the flop against Punsri and Anton, eliminating both and collecting his sixth bounty envelope. Anton, all-in with AK against Wakil’s KJ, was unlucky and finished fourth without a bounty. For Punsri, it was yet another Triton final table — and though he fell just short of a seventh title, he’ll return for his envelope. The Final Showdown: Lee vs. Wakil The heads-up battle featured Wai Kiat Lee and Jamil Wakil — the day’s standout performer and one of the early chip leaders. At the start of the duel, Wakil held more than a four-to-one chip lead and was on the verge of his first Triton title. However, Lee quickly closed the gap, winning a 36-big-blind pot with pocket sixes. Soon after, his 8♠4♥ improved on the turn, and for the first time in heads-up play, he took the lead. The chip advantage swung back and forth for a long stretch, with neither player able to pull away. The turning point came when Lee made a flush on the turn and moved ahead with a 2:1 chip lead. In the final hand, his J10 outdrew Wakil’s A6 after a ten hit the flop. With that, Wai Kiat Lee secured his fourth Triton title and $619,000 in prize money, not counting the potential payouts from his eight bounty envelopes, which will be opened at a special ceremony on Friday. For Lee, it’s another impressive chapter in his remarkable 2026 Triton run. Winner’s Quotes and Audience Reaction After his victory, Wai Kiat Lee shared his emotions with Triton representatives: he admitted he felt amazing and credited much of his success to good fortune — “the cards just came my way, and the board ran out in my favor.” Lee also noted that without Triton, his name wouldn’t be known in the poker world: “I started my career at Triton, and Mr. Paul Phua helped me a lot. Triton is like home to me… When you have that kind of support behind you, you try even harder, you don’t want to let them down.” Notably, Lee didn’t spend long celebrating: right after his triumph, he registered for the ongoing $50,000 NLH 8-Handed event, showing the true mindset of a grinder. Context: Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II and the Mystery Bounty Format The Triton Super High Roller Series is one of the world’s most prestigious poker tours, attracting the game’s elite and the biggest high rollers. The Jeju stop (South Korea) traditionally draws the strongest players, and the Mystery Bounty format adds an extra layer of intrigue: for every opponent knocked out, a player receives an envelope containing a hidden amount from $40,000 to $400,000. Prizes are revealed at a special ceremony, and until then, no one knows who will land the biggest payday. In this tournament, only two finalists — Wai Kiat Lee and Jamil Wakil — collected 14 envelopes between them, guaranteeing significant additional payouts on top of the main prize pool. For many participants, the hunt for bounties is a key motivator for aggressive play. Full Final Table Payouts (excluding bounties) 1st place: Wai Kiat Lee — $619,000 + 8 bounty envelopes 2nd place: Jamil Wakil — $414,000 + 6 bounty envelopes 3rd place: Punnat Punsri — $303,000 + 1 bounty envelope 4th place: Alex Anton — $243,000 5th place: Sirzat Hissou — $191,000 6th place: Kayhan Mokri — $149,000 7th place: Joe Hindry — $105,000 8th place: David Coleman — $77,000 What This Means for PPPoker Club Players For PPPoker club members, this news is a great reason to pay attention to modern tournament formats like Mystery Bounty. This approach to prize distribution not only makes the game more exciting, but also encourages aggressive strategy: every knockout can bring a substantial extra reward, and the suspense lasts until the envelope ceremony. The practical takeaway for PPPoker players: work on both your classic tournament skills and your bounty game — it’s a separate discipline that requires balancing risk and calculation. Also, keep a close eye on club tournament schedules: many clubs are already introducing bounty and Mystery Bounty formats, letting you experience the high roller series atmosphere right at home. Finally, Wai Kiat Lee’s example shows that even against tough opponents and with a big chip deficit, you can stage a comeback and win. The key is not to give up, seize your opportunities to double up, and don’t be afraid to play aggressively — especially when there’s not just prize money, but valuable bounties on the line.