Triton High Roller Series Kicks Off in Manila Feb. 17
Triton Series Manila 2017 is set to be even bigger than in 2016, doubling up the Main Event buy-in to HK$1,000,000 ($129,000) with unlimited re-entries. PokerNews.com will be on the floor to cover this prestigious event with live updates and photos from the Philippines starting Feb. 17.
"'A Big Game for a Good Cause;' that is the cornerstone of what Triton Poker is all about," the press release states. "Triton Poker is a premium poker brand that brings high-quality poker services to its distinguished guests, all while pushing forward its philanthropic mission to help the world we live in."
Fedor Holz came out on top to win a total prize of $3,072,748.
As of 2016, Triton Poker has contributed proceeds from its events to different charities, including the women��s cancer support group, Project Pink and the disaster relief organization, Red Cross.
The event broke out onto the scene in 2016 with the first $200,000 Triton SHR Series buy in event ever at the Solaire Resort in Manila in January 2016 when Fedor Holz came out on top to win a total prize of $3,072,748. He kicked off an unprecedented year in Manila, earning $16,484,154 in tournament cashes in 2016.
The Triton Super High Roller Series plans to continue their mission which brings together high-stakes poker, some of the most noteworthy poker names in the world and charity work, into 2017. There are three events scheduled:
Triton Super High Roller Series Events Coming this 2017
Triton Series Manila 2017
- Date: Feb. 17-21
- Location: Solaire Resort and Casino, Manila
- Events:
- HK $1,000,000 Main Event with unlimited re-entries (Feb. 19-21)
- HK $250,000 Six-Max with one re-entry (Feb. 17-18)
Triton Series Macau 2017
- Spring 2017
- Date and Venue: TBC
Triton Series Montenegro 2017
- Summer 2017
- Date and Venue: TBC
History
Solaire Resort and Casino Manila has been the go-to venue for the Triton Series in Manila, starting with the ground-breaking $200,000 Triton SHR Series in January of 2016. That event amassed a total of 52 entries, including big names like legendary cash game player, Qin ��Chairman�� Si Xin; later two-time Triton Series winner, Wai Kin Yong; businessmen Richard Yong and Paul Phua; and Triton SHR Series second runner-up, Devan Tang.
The event broke the January event��s headcount records and pooled together a whopping 62 entries.
The two follow-ups include the HK $100,000 Triton Charity Event in September, which donated part of the funds to Project Pink, a women��s cancer support group based in Manila, and the HK $500,000 Triton Series 2016 held from Nov. 2�C6. The latter event broke the January event��s headcount records and pooled together a whopping 62 entries, with even more Asian players in the field - businessmen Huang Shan, Wai Leong Chan, Zhang Ye and Shi Jie Cai - to go up against the pros. Malaysia��s Yong Wai Kin leveled the field and emerged as champion in both of these follow-ups. Proceeds from the event went to Red Cross.
The Triton Series set a new standard for Asian-based super high roller events in 2016 by bringing together affluent Asian businessmen with a passion for poker and international pros who fly in from all over the world. This dynamic on the playing field makes for a unique and worthwhile experience and has turned the Triton Series into one of the most covetable poker events to join for many players around the world.
