Monarch Dominates Rematch as Limitless Loses $4 Million

The Opening Match Ended in Minutes

Both players each put up $1,000,000 for the initial clash, creating a $2 million pot. No one expected the first match to conclude within minutes.

The key hand unfolded when Malinowski opened with K c K d and Ketola defended his blind with 9 h 6 c. The flop K h 8 h 7 c gave Malinowski a top set, while Ketola held a straight draw. Malinowski bet $15,000 and Ketola raised to $50,000, which Malinowski merely called.

The turn, 5 s, was a dream card for Ketola, completing his straight. Ketola checked again, Malinowski bet $75,000, and Ketola raised to $250,000. Malinowski then pushed his entire stack into the pot.

After contemplating momentarily, Ketola executed a genuine slowroll but finally called, leaving Malinowski needing a river rescue.

The universe showed its sense of justice, as the river 5 h completed Malinowski’s full house, ending the first match!

Monarch Walks Away with $4 Million

Known for his love of high stakes and immediate rematch demands after losses, Ketola wasted no time. He proposed doubling the stakes to Malinowski immediately following the first match, and both players put in $2,000,000 for the next round.

The tide turned in the second face-off, as the Finn, with a hefty dose of luck, clinched this round. The pivotal moment came when Malinowski went all-in pre-flop with A c Q c, and Ketola called with Q h 9 h. On the board 8 c ​​​​​​​2 d ​​​​​​​5 d ​​​​​​​9 s 8 d, the Finn found the crucial nine, taking an enormous lead that he maintained.

Both rivals immediately plunged into a third, decisive match for the evening, with stakes climbing by another million dollars.

In the decisive hand of the night, Ketola stood with A d ​​​​​​​8 d against Malinowski's A c ​​​​​​​5 s. The board A s ​​​​​​​T h ​​​​​​​Q s ​​​​​​​8 h ​​​​​​​3 d crushed the hopes of the Polish pro.

Ossi "Monarch" Ketola secured a net profit of $4,000,000 after winning two out of three matches and is unlikely to remain a stranger in million-dollar duels during the current Triton series in Jeju.

Sources: Triton Poker, X