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06.03.2026

Poker Paradise on Jeju: Triton Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Dual Series

Jeju Island, often nicknamed the 'Korean Hawaii,' will be the epicenter of the poker world in March 2026. The Triton Poker Series will kick off its new season here and celebrate a decade at the pinnacle of the high-stakes scene. Fans can look forward to a unique blend of two festivals and nearly a month of non-stop action in the luxurious Les A Casino, offering a diverse array of tournaments from more accessible formats to the most expensive events in the world.

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Triton ONE: Gateway to High-Stakes Action (March 5 – 15)
 

The program opens with the second edition of the Triton ONE festival, designed to make Triton's unique structure and prestige accessible to a broader range of players. With buy-ins starting at $3,000, it's an ideal opportunity for ambitious pros to test their skills against the world's elite.

The schedule includes 14 trophy events in NLH and PLO, along with several qualifiers and two exclusive women's events. A new addition this season is the Player ONE ranking, where the most consistent Triton ONE players will compete for a $66,000 reward.

Key Events at Triton ONE:

  • $8,000 Triton ONE Main Event (March 10 – 15): The main event with three starting flights. Players can qualify through $1,500 satellites, offering a pathway to a projected seven-figure victory for just a fraction of the cost.

  • $3,000 QQPK Genesis (March 5 – 7): The opening event with four starting days traditionally attracts a massive field.

  • $15,000 High Roller (March 13 – 15): For those seeking higher stakes, the series concludes with a two-day High Roller event.

Super High Roller Series: Battle for Millions (March 14 – April 1)

Following Triton ONE, the traditional Super High Roller Series takes over, featuring 17 events in No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Short Deck. Buy-ins range from $20,000 to a staggering $150,000, the latter being reserved for a special 10th-anniversary event.

As part of the Triton Super High Roller Series, players compete in the Ivan Leow Player of the Year ranking, where the winner is guaranteed a $200,000 prize, and for the first time, the top 10 players will receive financial awards.

Key Events at Triton Super High Roller Series:

  • $100,000 NLH Main Event (March 24 – 26): The flagship event of the festival. Last year in Jeju, this format stunned the world with record-breaking numbers.

  • $150,000 NLH 10th Anniversary Special (March 26 – 27): An exclusive tournament celebrating the series' tenth anniversary, with the highest buy-in on the schedule.

  • $100,000 PLO Main Event (March 29 – 31): The main event for four-card enthusiasts.

  • For the first time, the schedule includes a $50,000 PLO Mystery Bounty (March 28 – 29), highlighting the growing popularity of Pot Limit Omaha.

Looking Back at 2025: Who Dominated Jeju?

Jeju Island is a magical place for Triton. In March 2025, a historic record was set when the $100,000 NLH Main Event attracted an incredible 285 entries, the largest field ever in a six-figure buy-in tournament.

  • In September 2025, the first-ever Triton ONE Main Event champion was Germany's Joshua Gebissa, who triumphed in a 1,046-entry field, pocketing $975,225 after a heads-up deal with Punnat Punsri.

  • The prestigious $100,000 NLH Main Event in September 2025 was dominated by another German, Christoph Vogelsang, who took home nearly $4.1 million after a heads-up deal with Samuel Mullurop.

  • In March 2025, China's Wen Huang made history, winning the $100k NLH Main Event and taking home $5,555,000.

  • Isaac Haxton broke his Triton curse by winning the $100,000 PLO Main Event in September, adding $2,789,000 to his tally.

Records and Milestones of Triton Poker Series

Triton has a history of breaking records in Jeju. We've already mentioned the largest-ever six-figure buy-in tournament, which organizers aim to surpass again.

From an overview of the series, these names and events stand out:

  • Most Titles: The undisputed king of the series is Jason Koon, who has amassed an incredible 12 titles over ten years. Seven players follow with five titles each.

  • All Time Money List: At the top of the earnings leaderboard is Bryn Kenney, with total winnings exceeding $49.9 million.

  • The Most Expensive Tournament in History: Triton Million in London (2019) with a £1,050,000 buy-in. The winner was Aaron Zang, but the largest payout in poker history – £16.89 million – went to runner-up Bryn Kenney after a deal.

The series in Jeju will be broadcast live via official channels on YouTube and Twitch. Watch firsthand to see if past records will be shattered, or if Jason Koon will clinch his 13th title.


Sources: Triton Poker Series, The Hendon Mob, Wikipedia, X, YouTube

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