The Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II has delivered high drama and unforgettable moments at Landing Casino in South Korea. Across the opening two weeks, players from around the world have put on performances that remind us why poker is a game of skill, heart, and endurance.
From debut victories to multimillion-dollar triumphs, here are five standout performances that shaped the first half of Triton Poker Jeju II.
Doyle Kwan Fu Lee Captures First-Ever Triton ONE Title
Hong Kong’s Doyle Kwan Fu Lee etched his name in poker history by winning the inaugural $5,000 Triton ONE – One Night NLH. Lee battled through a stacked field filled with regulars of the Super High Roller Series before defeating Russian professional Anatoly Filatov heads-up.
- Champion: Doyle Kwan Fu Lee (Hong Kong) – $67,000
- Runner-up: Anatoly Filatov (Russia)
- 4th place: Webster Lim (Malaysia), three-time Triton champion
Lee’s victory not only earned him the first Triton ONE trophy but also set the stage for an electrifying series in Jeju.
Samuel Mullur Wins $2K Bounty Quattro With Eight Knockouts
Austria’s Samuel Mullur, a 27-year-old rising star from the Pokercode Grindhouse, continued his impressive run by taking down the $2,000 Bounty Quattro.
Mullur collected $72,000 in total, including $18,000 from eight knockouts. His aggressive style and consistent play have placed him among the most exciting young players on the global circuit.
James Mendoza Scores $1.5M in $25K WPT Global Slam
Philippines-born, California-based pro James Mendoza made his Triton debut this month, and the decision to extend his stay paid off handsomely. After a deep run in the Main Event, he outlasted a world-class field to win the $25,000 WPT Global Slam for $1,515,000.
Mendoza overcame a stacked final table featuring Alex Foxen and Punnat Punsri, cementing his place among poker’s elite. This win also gave him his first Super High Roller Series title.
Jun Obara Dominates $40K Mystery Bounty With 17 Envelopes
Japan’s Jun Obara delivered one of the most memorable Triton performances in recent history, winning the $40,000 Mystery Bounty in breathtaking fashion.
- Prize money: $699,000
- Bounty haul: $1,040,000 (17 envelopes collected)
- Total (combined): $1,739,000
- Notable feat: Eliminated every player at the final table
Obara became the first Japanese player to win a Triton Super High Roller Series title, showcasing fearless aggression and control throughout the tournament.
Stephen Chidwick Wins $200K Short Deck, Surpasses $70M
British poker legend Stephen Chidwick added another milestone to his illustrious career by winning the $200,000 Short Deck event for $3,455,000.
This marked Chidwick’s third Triton Poker title, all in Short Deck, and pushed his career tournament earnings beyond $70 million, making him only the second player in history to achieve that figure.
His dominance at the final table never wavered, further solidifying his reputation as one of the best short deck players in the world.
