In yet another career-defining moment, Jason Koon Triton Poker dominance reached new heights as the 39-year-old American poker pro clinched his record-extending 11th Triton Poker title. Koon took down the $150,000 No-Limit Hold’em event at the 2025 Triton Poker Montenegro series, topping a competitive field of 108 entries to earn $3,393,656, the second-largest payout of his storied career.
This latest win pushes Koon’s lifetime tournament earnings past $65 million and vaults him into fifth place on the all-time money list.
“I’m just at a point in my life now where I’m very comfortable in myself,” said Koon after his victory. “I have an incredible life outside poker, and that allows me to sit down, feel free, and play my best.”
Heads-Up Against Mentor Ben Tollerene: A Full-Circle Moment
The final table came down to an emotional duel between Koon and longtime friend and mentor Ben Tollerene. Koon reflected on their journey, saying:
“Twelve years ago, when I first saw what it took to be an elite poker player, it was through Ben. I never thought I’d be standing here like this.”
The duo struck a heads-up deal before playing for the trophy and $130,000 in leftover prize money. Koon ultimately prevailed when his pocket sixes held against Tollerene’s ace-nine.
Jason Koon Widens Lead on Triton Title Leaderboard
Already the Triton tour’s all-time leader, Jason Koon’s Triton Poker title count now sits at 11, six ahead of second-place holders Phil Ivey, Mikita Badziakouski, Bryn Kenney, and Danny Tang, each with five.
This marked Koon’s first Triton win since November 2023, when he won a $25K PLO event in Monte Carlo. His 11th title adds to an astonishing record that includes:
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60 cashes on the Triton tour
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Over $33 million in Triton earnings
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Five of his top six cashes coming in Triton events
Star-Studded Field Creates $16.2M Prize Pool
The $150K buy-in event generated a massive $16,200,000 prize pool, with 17 players making the money. Notable deep runs included:
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Joao Simao – 15th
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Patrik Antonius – 13th
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Daniel Dvoress – 12th
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Santhosh Suvarna – 11th
Final Table Recap: Jason Koon Leads, Tollerene Surges
9th–5th Place Eliminations
Koon began the final table as chip leader, while Tollerene climbed by eliminating elite competition:
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9th: Isaac Haxton – $405,000
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8th: Christoph Vogelsang – $543,000
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7th: Wiktor Malinowski – $721,000
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6th: Eelis Parssinen – $943,000
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5th: Matthias Eibinger – $1,195,000
Eibinger’s recent hot streak continued, boosting his career earnings past $26 million.
Phil Ivey’s Deep Run Ends in 4th
Phil Ivey, poker legend and 11-time WSOP bracelet winner, laddered his way to fourth place before running into Koon’s full house. He exited with $1,482,000, pushing his career earnings past the $50 million milestone.
Wayne Heung’s Best Career Finish
Wayne Heung scored a career-best $1,790,000 for his third-place finish. His 10♦9♦ was cracked by Tollerene’s A♠10♣ after a dramatic turn card completed a straight.
Heads-Up Deal and Final Hand
Heads-up began with Tollerene holding a slight chip lead. The two agreed to the following deal:
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Tollerene: $3,437,344
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Koon: $3,263,656
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Trophy + $130,000 left to play
Koon quickly regained momentum with a double-up and sealed the win when his 6♠6♦ held against A♥9♠ on a clean runout.
Tollerene Scores Second-Biggest Career Cash
Despite the loss, Ben Tollerene walked away with $3,437,344, the second-largest score of his tournament career, behind only his $3.5 million finish in the 2024 WSOP $250K Super High Roller. His total career earnings now exceed $26 million.
Jason Koon Triton Poker Legacy Grows Stronger
With each Triton event, Jason Koon continues to cement his status as one of the greatest high-stakes tournament players in the world. His Triton Poker success now accounts for half of his career earnings, and his dominance shows no signs of slowing.
