Canadian Poker May 2025: Xuan Liu’s Triton Triumph & More

The month of May 2025 was a significant one for Canadian poker, marked by significant achievements, regulatory advancements, and high-profile performances on the global stage. Daniel Negreanu made some headlines, but the standout story was Xuan Liu’s monumental victory at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Montenegro. This was a triumph that solidified her status as one of Canada’s brightest poker stars and underscored the nation’s growing influence in the high-stakes poker world. Below is a recap of the key Canadian poker news for May 2025, based on news that we covered here at CanadianPoker.com.

Xuan Liu announced her participation in the Triton event in Montenegro back in early May. That would lead to the biggest Canadian poker story of the month. In a final table that Canadians dominated, Liu won Event #1 at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series for approximately CAD $1.2 million. Her victory marked a career-defining moment, but the tournament also showcased Canadian depth. Daniel Dvoress, Kristen Foxen, and Michael Watson all made the final table. 

While Liu took her money and her trophy and ran back to Ontario, Dvoress would stay in Montenegro, where he enjoyed further success in other events. Liu recently commemorated her win at her YouTube account with a video "Path to Victory: Becoming the First Female Triton Champion."

The Moneymaker Tour 2025 brought major excitement to Canada in May. In the Montreal area, the stop at Playground was hailed as a “Historic Poker Triumph,” drawing talent and enthusiastic crowds. The Kahnawake leg generated buzz with a substantial Main Event prize pool, cementing Canada’s status as a live poker hub. Named after poker legend Chris Moneymaker, these tournaments highlighted the vibrancy of Canada’s poker community.

Looking ahead to June, Canadian success in Las Vegas should generate some headlines. One issue that should be interesting to follow is just how many Canadians go to Nevada to participate in the 2025 WSOP amid recent tensions and tariffs between Canada and the USA. If the number of Canadians going abroad for the World Series of Poker does decline, then it would be interesting to see if the Diamond Poker Classic, scheduled for Regina starting on June 10th, does impressive numbers.