Triton SHRS Jeju II: Khoa Anh Ngo and Alex Boika Celebrate First Titles

Khoa Anh Ngo Scores First Seven-Figure Payout of His Career

The third event of the festival, with a $25,000 buy-in sponsored by Titi Poker, attracted a total of 210 entries. The prizepool soared to an impressive $5,250,000, with a seven-figure payout awaiting the winner for the first time in this series.

The champion emerged as 34-year-old Khoa Anh Ngo from Vietnam. Ngo made history as the first player to win two titles in the Triton ONE series, now solidifying his fairy-tale rise with his first SHR series trophy. He takes home $1,090,000 for his career-defining triumph.

Ngo faced Russian pro Anatoly Filatov in the final heads-up, starting with a slight lead. It took him just eight hands to secure the victory. American poker giant Isaac Haxton finished third, while original chipleader David Coleman had to settle for fifth place.

Final Table Results for Event #3: $25,000 NLH Titi Poker

First Title for Alex Boika After Mistake in Final Hand

Event #5: $25K NLH 8-Handed registered 131 entries, with players battling for shares of a $3,275,000 prizepool. Payouts were awarded to the top 23 players, highlighted by the story of 24-year-old Moroccan freeroll qualifier Reda Achnita, who transformed a free entry into a fantastic 15th-place finish worth $51,000.

Belarusian poker ace Alex Boika claimed his first Triton title, earning $761,000. This marked the third-largest payout of Boika's career, pushing his total winnings past the $10 million mark.

In heads-up play, Boika defeated British player Philip Sternheimer. In the decisive hand, Boika admitted to a mistake after calling an all-in, believing he had two pairs, but in fact, he held just one. Nevertheless, he still secured the win.

Final Table Results for Event #5: $25,000 NLH 8-Handed

Dan Dvoress Aims for Seventh Triton Title

The sixth event of the festival is the most expensive yet, the $30K NLH 8-Handed. The event recorded a total of 135 entries, elevating the prizepool to $4,050,000.

The final day sees the remaining 18 players, all guaranteed at least $51,000. The overall winner will take home $942,000.

Chipleading after Day 1 is Canadian sensation Dan Dvoress, already with six Triton titles to his name. Dvoress has been dominating 2026, securing four trophies so far and rightfully leading the Ivan Leow Player of the Year standings.

In close pursuit for a second title is Xuan Liu, just behind her compatriot. The lineup also boasts big names like Tony Ren Lin, Nick Petrangelo, Ben Tollerene, Danny Tang, and Stephen Chidwick.

Leaderboard after Day 1 in Event #6: $30,000 NLH 8-Handed

Sources: Triton Poker, X