Dream Debut at Triton ONE: Alin Ivan Dominates QQPK Genesis for $450,000

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Dream Debut at Triton ONE: Alin Ivan Dominates QQPK Genesis for $450,000
Young Romanian player Alin Ivan turned his very first appearance at the prestigious Triton ONE series into a career-defining triumph. In the opening $3K QQPK Genesis event, he outlasted a massive field of competitors over three days to claim the coveted trophy along with the top prize of $450,000.
STREAM: WSOP Super Circuit | Main Event - Day 2

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The prestigious WSOP Super Circuit championship continues at King's Resort in Rozvadov with its most-watched event, the Main Event, featuring a €3,000 buy-in and a massive €2,000,000 guarantee. Following the initial flights, Day 2 is set, where advancing players will meet at the tables to compete for the coveted WSOP Circuit gold ring.

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History of the WSOP: 1988 – Johnny Chan Defends Main Event Title, Farewell Victory for Johnny Moss

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History of the WSOP: 1988 – Johnny Chan Defends Main Event Title, Farewell Victory for Johnny Moss
The winner of the 1988 WSOP Main Event was Johnny Chan, who triumphed over newcomer Erik Seidel in an iconic showdown. Chan made history by becoming only the fourth player to defend the world champion title, and he remains the last in poker history to achieve this remarkable feat.
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The $3K QQPK Genesis tournament is reaching its climax in Northern Cyprus, marking the start of the Triton ONE series. Hosted at the Merit Royal Diamond resort, the event drew a field of 912 entries, creating a prize pool of $2,443,248.

After two days of intense play, only six players remain in contention for the title. Each finalist is guaranteed a minimum payout of $82,000, with a trophy and a first-place prize of $450,000 awaiting the winner.

At the helm of the final table with a commanding lead is Russia’s Viktor Kudinov, who holds nearly twice the chips of his closest competitor. Romania's Alin Ivan is the current runner-up, followed by China's Yang Zhang in third place.

The final lineup is rounded out by Pavel Ignatov, Ruslan Kasper, and Chen Peng, who will be striving for a remarkable comeback to secure his second title in the Triton ONE series.

Current Standings in Triton One Event #1: $3,000 QQPK Genesis

Position

Player

Country

Stack

1.

Viktor Kudinov

Russia

91,200,000

2.

Alin Ivan

Romania

50,200,000

3.

Yang Zhang

China

41,600,000

4.

Pavel Ignatov

Russia

23,400,000

5.

Ruslan Kasper

Russia

14,100,000

6.

Chen Peng

China

7,500,000


Prize Breakdown:

Place

Prize

1st

$450,000

2nd

$272,000

3rd

$191,000

4th

$143,000

5th

$111,000

6th

$82,000


Sources: Triton Poker, YouTube

JPF 2026: Yuan Li Claims Victory After Lightning-Fast Heads-Up in $8K Super U Challenge

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JPF 2026: Yuan Li Claims Victory After Lightning-Fast Heads-Up in $8K Super U Challenge
Chinese player Yuan Li celebrates a prestigious triumph at the Asian festival Jeju Poker Festival 2026 in South Korea’s LES A Casino complex. In the challenging $8K Super U Challenge, he clinched a coveted trophy and a prize of $120,700.
Slide Dealing Makes Debut at WPT Venetian

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Slide Dealing Makes Debut at WPT Venetian
The prestigious $5,000 WPT Venetian Las Vegas Fall Championship marked a historic milestone in the realm of live poker security and integrity. For the first time in the history of World Poker Tour events in the USA, the slide dealing technique was used instead of the traditional card tossing.
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The Triton ONE festival kicked off in style at the luxurious Merit Royal Diamond in Northern Cyprus with its opening event, the $3K QQPK Genesis. The tournament drew an impressive 912 entries, swelling the prize pool to a remarkable $2,443,248. After the initial flights, 146 players advanced to the final Day 2.

Firmly in the lead is Frenchman Imad Derwiche, with notable names like Alessio Isaia, Aleksandr Kropotov, Ole Schemion, and Erik Eisen ranking in the top ten.

Catching the spotlight is renowned Chinese player Ren Lin, who managed to advance despite losing a massive portion of his chips on Day 1c when his Aces were cracked by an opponent's runner-runner straight flush.

TOP 10 Players in the Current Standings of Event #1: $3,000 QQPK Genesis Triton One Cyprus

Rank

Player

Country

Stack

1.

Imad Derwiche

France

6,425,000

2.

Alessio Isaia

Italy

5,315,000

3.

Aleksandr Kropotov

Russia

4,545,000

4.

Ole Schemion

Germany

4,485,000

5.

Erik Eisen

Germany

4,305,000

6.

Ruslan Zhmak

Russia

4,255,000

7.

Mitchell Robert Hynam

United Kingdom

4,235,000

8.

Milos Petakovic

Serbia

4,175,000

9.

Aliaksei Miliutkin

Belarus

3,460,000

10.

Chen Peng

China

3,445,000


Sources: Triton Poker, YouTube

Big Game on Tour Returns: Comedian Scott Gaughan Joins Polk and Esfandiari

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Big Game on Tour Returns: Comedian Scott Gaughan Joins Polk and Esfandiari
Starting November 8, PokerStars will air five new episodes of its cash game show. Doug Polk and Kill Tony host Tony Hinchcliffe will be at the table, but the spotlight will be on Canadian comedian Scott Gaughan. He'll receive $50,000 and 150 hands to turn a profit.
Daniel Koloszar Claims Monster Stack Victory in Rozvadov, Secures First WSOPC Ring

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Daniel Koloszar Claims Monster Stack Victory in Rozvadov, Secures First WSOPC Ring
Hungarian player Daniel Koloszar emerged victorious in the €1,500 Monster Stack NLH at the WSOP Super Circuit in Rozvadov’s King's Resort. He walked away with his maiden WSOPC gold ring and a cash prize of €32,660.
Illegal Gambling Dens in Texas Paid Winnings in Pokémon Cards

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Illegal Gambling Dens in Texas Paid Winnings in Pokémon Cards
In San Antonio, Texas, authorities uncovered a remarkably bizarre case of circumventing gambling laws. A network of illegal gambling dens devised an unusual system, paying successful players with collectible Pokémon cards, sports cards, and pieces of silver. However, this trick did not escape the police, who shut down seven such operations in a massive raid.
Adrià Díaz Dominates High Roller GUKPT Blackpool, Wins £33,250

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Adrià Díaz Dominates High Roller GUKPT Blackpool, Wins £33,250
The Spanish player from Girona defeated Chris Balmforth in heads-up. The £1,500 buy-in tournament recorded 56 entries and organizers had to top up the guarantee with a significant sum.
WSOPC Rozvadov: First-Time Ring Winners Yurii Zabrodotskyi and Tamás Adamszki Shine

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WSOPC Rozvadov: First-Time Ring Winners Yurii Zabrodotskyi and Tamás Adamszki Shine
The ongoing World Series of Poker Super Circuit festival at King's Resort in Rozvadov has crowned two more prestigious ring winners. Yurii Zabrodotskyi clinched the title in the €1K Mystery Bounty, while Hungarian player Tamás Adamszki celebrated victory in the exclusive €8,600 GGMillion$ High Roller.

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