What Is Triton Poker?
Origins and Vision
Founded by Paul Phua and Richard Yong in 2016, Triton set out to stage exclusive super high rollers with a philanthropic streak and cinematic livestreams. Stops include London, Cyprus, Montenegro, Vietnam and more, with No-Limit Hold’em and Short Deck as the calling cards.
Early Ambassadors and “Initial Players”
Jason Koon was the first named ambassador, soon joined by Tom “durrrr” Dwan — two of the series’ defining faces and key early standard-bearers for Short Deck and nosebleed NLH.
Signature Triton Moments
Triton Million for Charity (London 2019)
A £1,050,000 buy-in pro-am that became the richest tournament in poker history; Aaron Zang won the title while Bryn Kenney took the largest payout via a deal.
Koon’s Record Triton Title Haul
Jason Koon pushed his all-time Triton record to 11 titles in Montenegro 2025, underlining his dominance of the brand’s toughest fields.
Event Types and Formats
No-Limit Hold’em Super High Rollers
Typical buy-ins run $25,000 to $200,000, drawing compact but elite fields. Triton’s structure and stream quality make these the pinnacle of televised high-stakes tournament poker.
Short Deck Hold’em
Triton helped popularize 36-card “Short Deck,” producing wild action and different equities. Great internal link target: Short Deck rules page and beginner strategy.
Charity and Invitational Events
Select stops incorporate charity galas or invite-only pro-am formats, keeping Triton’s luxury and philanthropy DNA front-and-center.
Canadians at Triton
Xuan Liu — Historic First Female Triton Champion
In Montenegro 2025, Xuan Liu became the first woman ever to win a Triton title, taking the $25,000 WPT Global Slam for $860,000 in her series debut — heads-up versus fellow Canadian Daniel Dvoress. Link internally to a Xuan Liu profile page.
Timothy Adams — Jeju Main Event Winner
Adams won the HKD 2,000,000 Jeju Main Event in 2019 for roughly $3.54 million after a deal, cementing his status as Canada’s most decorated super-high-roller tournament pro.
Daniel Dvoress — Short Deck Title
Dvoress captured his first Triton title at the $20,000 Short Deck (Cyprus 2023), adding to an already massive high-roller résumé.
Sam Greenwood — Consistent High-Roller Results
Greenwood is a Triton regular with multiple final tables and seven-figure cashes, including a HKD 1.687 million payday at Triton Jeju 2025.
Other Triton Heavyweights to Know
Phil Ivey
Multiple Triton trophies, including Short Deck wins, and a perennial final-table threat.
Tom Dwan
Early Triton ambassador and Short Deck pioneer, frequently appearing deep at marquee stops.
Why Triton Matters for Canadian Players and Fans
Elite Production, Free Streams
Triton’s broadcast is appointment viewing — perfect for fans and for players studying top-tier strategy.
Canadian Storylines Drive Engagement
With Liu’s breakthrough and regular runs by Adams, Dvoress, and Greenwood, Canadian narratives are front and center every festival.
FAQs: Triton Poker Series
What is the Triton Poker Series?
A global super high roller tour launched in 2016, known for luxury venues, elite fields, Short Deck, and massive buy-ins.
Who holds the most Triton titles?
Jason Koon leads with 11 Triton titles after winning the $150,000 NLH in Montenegro 2025.
Who was the first woman to win a Triton event?
Canada’s Xuan Liu, winning the $25,000 WPT Global Slam in Montenegro 2025 for $860,000.
What was the biggest Triton event?
Triton Million for Charity in London 2019 with a £1,050,000 buy-in; Aaron Zang won the title, while Bryn Kenney took the largest payout via a deal.
Which Canadians should I watch?
Xuan Liu, Timothy Adams, Daniel Dvoress, and Sam Greenwood are frequent Triton contenders with titles and seven-figure results.