The Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju continues to deliver drama at the highest levels of poker. In the $30,000 No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha event, Jose “Nacho” Barbero captured his fourth Triton Poker title and $646,000 in prize money. In doing so, the Argentinian star denied Phil Ivey a chance at securing his sixth career Triton trophy.
Ivey Falls Just Short
With Jason Koon’s record 12 titles still in a league of its own, a tight race continues among poker legends chasing second place. Michael Watson recently tied Bryn Kenney, Mikita Badziakouski, Punnat Punsri, and Danny Tang with five Triton victories. Ivey had the chance to pull ahead with a sixth, but Barbero’s hot run kept him stuck at five.
Barbero’s Hard-Fought Victory
Barbero admitted the series in Korea had been tough—limited sleep, mental fatigue, and no major results until this breakthrough win. Despite those struggles, he showed resilience:
“It’s insane, it’s like a dream come true,” Barbero told Triton commentator Henry Kilbane. “This series was mentally and physically draining, but I’m super happy to finally get it done.”
With this win, Barbero now sits 14th in the POY leaderboard, while fellow finalists Dylan Linde, Igor Yaroshevskyy, Daniel Dvoress, and Ivey all improved their standings as well.
Action-Packed Final Table
The hybrid format of No-Limit Hold’em and Pot-Limit Omaha kept fans entertained until the final hand. Here’s how the action unfolded:
- 7th – Eelis Parssinen ($116,000): Knocked out after Dvoress spiked runner-runner quads.
- 6th – Igor Yaroshevskyy ($146,000): Another deep run for the Ukrainian grinder, but a third title wasn’t in the cards.
- 5th – Dylan Linde ($187,000): Fell to Ivey in a cooler, running A♦K♣ into A♠J♥.
- 4th – Daniel Dvoress ($232,000): Eliminated when his combo draw bricked against Barbero’s trips.
- 3rd – David Wang ($297,000): Out when his A♥J♦ failed to hold versus Barbero’s underdog A♠3♦.
Heads-Up: Barbero vs. Ivey
When the dust settled, the stage was set for an iconic heads-up clash. Unfortunately for Ivey, the chip deficit proved too steep. On the final hand, Barbero flopped a straight with 10♥7♦6♦6♣, while Ivey’s A♠K♠K♦10♦ could only hope for a flush. The river blanked, and Barbero secured the title.
Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Payout | POY Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Barbero | $646,000 | 672 |
| 2 | Phil Ivey | $448,000 | 560 |
| 3 | David Wang | $297,000 | 448 |
| 4 | Daniel Dvoress | $232,000 | 336 |
| 5 | Dylan Linde | $187,000 | 280 |
| 6 | Igor Yaroshevskyy | $146,000 | 224 |
| 7 | Eelis Parssinen | $116,000 | 168 |
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