Isaac Haxton Wins Triton Poker Series Jeju Main Event, Takes Home $2.7M
Isaac Haxton has claimed victory at the Triton Poker Series in Jeju, South Korea, winning the $100K PLO Main Event and a $2.7 million prize. He outlasted a strong field, including Nacho Barbero, who he faced heads-up in this thrilling event.
Haxton's journey to victory was filled with strategic play and key eliminations. He started the final table in second place, behind Jesse Lonis. However, he steadily climbed the chip counts, eventually eliminating Lonis and Robert Cowen in four-handed play. This secured him a three-to-one chip advantage against Nacho Barbero in the heads-up match.
Barbero, who had previously beaten Phil Ivey in a $30K NLH/PLO mix event, put up a strong fight. However, Haxton's skill and determination proved too much to overcome. The final hand saw Haxton make a straight on the river, securing him the win and the Jacobs & Co. watch, a bonus prize for Triton Main Event champions.
Haxton's victory adds to his already impressive poker resume, with lifetime earnings now totaling $57 million. This win, his first Triton Poker Series title after nearly a decade and $20 million in winnings, further cements his status as one of the game's elite players.
