The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II witnessed a historic moment as Alex Foxen and Ossi “Monarch” Ketola battled in the largest pot ever broadcast in televised poker. The two high-stakes regulars clashed in a $10,990,000 hand during an early Tuesday session at Landing Casino, setting a new record in poker history.
Foxen vs. Ketola: High-Stakes Rivalry Intensifies
This was the second consecutive night Foxen and Ketola faced off in Triton’s ultra-high-stakes cash game. Foxen, a three-time Triton champion, had dominated the previous sessions, leaving Ketola $9 million in the red heading into Tuesday.
Ketola, a Finnish entrepreneur who previously lost $15 million to Dan “Jungleman” Cates at the Onyx Super High Roller Series in Cyprus, struck back in Jeju. By scooping the record-breaking pot, he reduced his overall deficit despite still being down millions across the week. His losses also included a $6 million setback to Wiktor “Limitless” Malinowski over the weekend.
The showdown created massive buzz across the poker world. The drama was amplified by the fact that YouTube pulled Triton’s livestream before the hand, citing “Community Guidelines” violations, leaving fans to catch replays of the historic clash after the fact.
Inside the $10.99M Record-Breaking Hand
The hand began with Ketola raising to $150,000 holding K♣J♥ from his $6.4 million stack. Foxen, sitting on $5.4 million, called with 8♦6♦.
- Flop: K♦J♦8♣ — Ketola hit two pair, while Foxen paired his eight and picked up a flush draw. Both players checked.
- Turn: A♦ — Foxen completed his flush and led $250,000 into the $300,000 pot. Ketola called, bringing the total to $800,000.
- River: K♠ — The board paired, giving Ketola a full house.
Foxen fired $550,000, and Ketola responded with an all-in shove for about $6.1 million. With $7,455,000 already in the middle, Foxen tanked, used his time banks, and engaged in table talk before ultimately calling. Ketola revealed the full house, winning the $10,990,000 pot — the largest in televised poker history.
Despite the brutal loss, Foxen maintained composure, acknowledging the hand as Ketola stacked the chips.
Will There Be a Trilogy Match?
After two nights of unforgettable poker, speculation around Landing Casino suggests the rivalry is far from over. With talk of a possible third meeting on Wednesday, fans are watching closely to see whether Foxen and Ketola will continue one of the most dramatic showdowns in recent high-stakes poker history.
