João Vieira Crowned Champion at Triton Poker Jeju, Taking Home $4.6M
João Vieira Crowned Champion at Triton Poker Jeju, Taking Home $4.6M
João Vieira Dominates Triton Poker Jeju
Portuguese poker pro João Vieira has achieved a milestone victory, winning $4,610,000 in the prestigious $150,000 Short Deck High Roller (SHR) at Triton Poker Jeju.
The tournament featured 128 entrants, creating a $19.2 million prize pool, making it one of the biggest high-stakes events of the year.
Vieira outlasted poker giants, including Phil Ivey and Ben Tollerene, to claim the title.
Path to Victory
The event delivered high-stakes drama, particularly in the final table showdown, where Vieira battled Aleks Ponakovs in a thrilling heads-up match.
The decisive moment: Vieira went all-in with 9♦ 9♥ against Ponakovs’ J♠ 7♠. A clean board secured the championship for the Portuguese star.
With this victory, João Vieira cements his legacy as one of Portugal’s greatest poker players. A legendary triumph in the Triton Poker series!
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