What the money actually looks like
The series was built for a small group of players who treat six figures as a normal buy-in. The first event in 2016 already carried a $200,000 ticket, and the flagship tournaments have stayed in that territory since, with prize pools running into the tens of millions across a stop.
Triton ONE, launched in 2025 with its first event in Jeju, exists precisely because those numbers exclude almost everyone. It keeps the production and the setting while lowering the buy-in, and it is the only realistic live route into the brand for most players.
Formats and what makes them different
No-Limit Hold'em needs no introduction. Short Deck is the format most associated with this series: cards below six are removed, hand values shift, and the ante-only structures make for faster, larger pots. Pot-Limit Omaha appears when the schedule allows.
Since 2019 most stops have run Main Events in both Hold'em and Short Deck, which is unusual and gives the tour a distinct identity compared with festivals built around Hold'em alone.
| Operator | Triton M Limited, Malta, C 90696 |
|---|---|
| First event | January 2016, Parañaque, Philippines |
| Regular tour since | 2019, with multiple events per stop |
| Core formats | No-Limit Hold'em, Short Deck, sometimes Pot-Limit Omaha |
| Typical buy-ins | Roughly $25,000 to $200,000 at flagship events |
| Lower buy-in series | Triton ONE, first held in Jeju in 2025 |
| Next promoted event | Invitational at Les A Casino, 4 to 17 September 2026 |
Following the tour without playing it
- Install Plus and pick a stop
Coverage is free, and a single Main Event day gives you a clear picture of the formats and the pace.
Starting with highlight clips, which show the spectacular hands and none of the structure.
- Learn Short Deck before watching it
Hand rankings and equities differ from Hold'em. Ten minutes of reading makes the broadcasts far more interesting.
Assuming a flush still beats a full house, which it does not in most Short Deck rules.
- Track the Player of the Year race
It gives the season a narrative. At the time of writing, Dan Dvoress led ahead of Isaac Haxton and Danny Tang.
Treating a single tournament result as a measure of form.
- Check the official schedule for anything you plan around
Dates and venues shift, and only the organiser's calendar is authoritative.
Booking travel on the basis of a date quoted second-hand.
Playing at your own level
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What makes it stand out
- A documented history since 2016 with a named operating company and public schedules.
- Short Deck heritage and dual Main Events give it a distinct identity.
- Broadcast quality and free coverage make it genuinely watchable.
What it is not
- Buy-ins exclude recreational players by design, not by accident.
- Invitational access is limited and decided by the organiser.
- It is not a route into professional poker for anyone starting from a small bankroll.
Responsible play
Watching very high stakes can distort your sense of normal. The players on screen are working with bankrolls built over years, and their decisions do not translate to a recreational budget.
Poker is for adults, and any money you put in play should be money you can lose without consequence. Questions about this guide: contact@triton-poker.asia.
Series FAQ
Triton M Limited, a company registered in Malta under number C 90696 with a registered office at 85 St. John Street, Valletta. The series was founded by Paul Phua, Richard Yong and Ivan Leow, and Andy Wong has served as chief executive.
The first event was held in January 2016 in Parañaque, the Philippines, with a $200,000 No-Limit Hold'em tournament won by Fedor Holz. It became a regular tour with multiple events per stop from 2019.
Flagship events have ranged from around $25,000 to $200,000, with invitational events at the top end. Triton ONE, introduced in 2025, offers substantially lower buy-ins.
No-Limit Hold'em and Short Deck are the core formats, with Pot-Limit Omaha appearing on some schedules. Since 2019 most stops have featured a Main Event in both Hold'em and Short Deck.
It alternates between Asia and Europe. Jeju in South Korea has been a regular stop since 2018, alongside Macau, Montenegro, Monaco, Madrid and Cyprus.
The official site has promoted an Invitational at Les A Casino from 4 to 17 September 2026. Confirm dates on the organiser's schedule before making any plans.
Realistically, no, unless you are playing at that financial level or you win a place through a dated qualifier campaign. Triton ONE is the closest thing to an accessible entry point.
Through the Plus app and the organiser's own coverage, which also publishes the Player of the Year standings.