Isaac Haxton has long been one of the most respected names in high-stakes poker, but until now one trophy had always eluded him—the coveted Triton Poker title. After years of near misses, the American superstar finally broke through at the 2025 Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju, winning the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha (PLO) Main Event for a career-defining score of $2,789,000.
A Long Time Coming for Haxton
Haxton first cashed in a Triton event back in 2017 and had accumulated 63 cashes worth $16.7 million without ever securing a victory. On his 64th attempt, the poker veteran from Syracuse, New York, ended the drought and lifted his first Triton trident.
“There’s a lot of noise in poker,” Haxton told Triton staff. “I’ve won in other places. I’ve made a lot of final tables—it was bound to work out eventually.”
With this title, Haxton’s career live earnings now stand at $62.6 million, moving him into 7th place on poker’s all-time money list. His Triton-specific results are equally impressive, with nearly $19.5 million in series cashes.
Crushing a $11.6 Million Prize Pool
The event drew 116 entries, creating a prize pool of $11,599,997. Nineteen players made the money, including big names like Dylan Weisman (18th), Richard Gryko (15th), Punnat Punsri (13th), Paul Phua (11th), and Gergo Nagy (8th).
Haxton started the final table second in chips behind Jesse Lonis, the 2025 Player of the Year leader. The lineup was stacked with Triton heavyweights including Nacho Barbero, Danny Tang, and Robert Cowen.
Key Final Table Highlights:
- 7th – Klemens Roiter ($489,000): Busted by Barbero’s aces.
- 6th – Danny Tang ($655,000): Knocked out by Barbero’s trips.
- 5th – Rahul Byrraju ($838,000): Eliminated after running kings into Lonis.
- 4th – Robert Cowen ($1,037,000): Fell short against Haxton in a key PLO clash.
- 3rd – Jesse Lonis ($1,261,000): Lost a big hand to Barbero and exited shortly after.
A Wild Heads-Up Battle With Nacho Barbero
The final showdown between Haxton and Nacho Barbero was nothing short of spectacular. Haxton entered heads-up play with a 3:1 chip lead, but Barbero, fresh off his fourth Triton title, was eager to add another.
In one of the most dramatic hands, Barbero folded a full house (aces full of fives) against Haxton’s sevens full of fives, later admitting: “I folded a full house.” Haxton jokingly replied: “Guess I bluffed you by accident.”
Moments later, Haxton sealed the deal when his straight held against Barbero’s top pair, ending the Argentine star’s run in second place for $1,897,000.
Final Table Payouts – 2025 Triton Jeju $100K PLO
| Place | Player | Payout | POY Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Haxton | $2,789,000 | 1,200 |
| 2 | Nacho Barbero | $1,897,000 | 1,000 |
| 3 | Jesse Lonis | $1,261,000 | 800 |
| 4 | Robert Cowen | $1,037,000 | 600 |
| 5 | Rahul Byrraju | $838,000 | 500 |
| 6 | Danny Tang | $655,000 | 400 |
| 7 | Klemens Roiter | $489,000 | 300 |
| 8 | Gergo Nagy | $362,000 | 200 |
| 9 | Manuel Stojanovic | $279,000 | 100 |
Haxton’s Legacy Grows
This Triton win adds to Haxton’s already stellar résumé, which includes a WSOP bracelet and two Super High Roller Bowl titles. With his first Triton trophy now secured, he has cemented his place among the game’s all-time greats.
For poker fans, the victory was more than just another big score—it was the story of persistence finally paying off.
