Phil Ivey Narrowly Misses out on Triton Title #6
Phil Ivey continues his pursuit of Triton Title #6
In the recent Triton Poker stop in Jeju, South Korea, Phil Ivey showcased why he is one of the best in the business, by adding another impressive finish to his illustrious career.
Event #15, the $50k Pot Limit Omaha in Jeju witnessed a fierce battle between Ivey and Biao Ding, with Ivey narrowly missing out on clinching the title. Despite finishing as the runner-up, Ivey’s performance added to his consistency in maintaining results at the top of the game. securing his fourth cash of the stop and marking his tenth Triton cash since the start of 2023.
For Ivey, this event was not just about the pursuit of another title but also about bridging the gap with the runaway leader, Jason Koon, who boasts an impressive tally of 10 Triton titles.
Meanwhile, Biao Ding, the eventual winner of Event #15, showcased his brilliance, by securing his second Triton title after a victory in the $30,000 NLHE Mystery Bounty in Northern Cyprus last year. Ding’s stellar performance in Jeju, includes a second-place finish in Event #9: $150K NLH 8-Handed.
The Final Table Was a Star-Studded Affair
The final table in Jeju was a star-studded affair, with notable players Nacho Barbero, Patrik Antonius, and Paul Phua.
Nacho Barbero from Argentina was the first to exit the tournament, finishing in 8th place with earnings of $152,500.
Patrik Antonius from Finland followed, exiting in 7th place with earnings of $200,000.
Ole Schemion from Germany was eliminated in 6th place, earning $247,500.
Stephen Chidwick from the United Kingdom finished in 5th place, taking home $317,500.
Paul Phua from Malaysia was ousted in 4th place, earning $401,000.
Jared Bleznick from the United States exited in 3rd place, earning $490,000.
Phil Ivey from the United States ultimately finished as the runner-up, securing 2nd place with winnings totaling $755,000.
Biao Ding from China emerged victorious earning $1,107,000.
Where to Watch Triton Poker?
there are still several Triton events left in Jeju. You can catch the action on Triton Poker’s Youtube channel. Download the Triton App from your Phone app Store, or watch on the Triton Poker Twitch channel.
Remaining Triton Jeju Events
- Tuesday, March 19th, Event #16: $25k Short Deck
- Tuesday, March 19th, Event #17: $50k Short Deck
- Wednesday, March 20th, Event #18: $100k Short Deck
- Thursday, March 21st, Event #19: $20k Short Deck
The Face of WPT
Beyond his exploits in Triton Poker, Ivey’s influence extends to the World Poker Tour (WPT), where he serves as an ambassador. With career earnings exceeding $4.4 million and multiple final table appearances to his name. Starting the 28th of March, the WPT is heading to South Korea where the Jeju Shinhwa World Casino will be hosting the WPT Korea Championship.
