The prestigious Playground Poker Club in Kahnawake, Canada, played host to the record-breaking WSOP Super Circuit Canada festival. Canadian native Mayukh Chakraborty clinched the Main Event title, while American pro Michael Wang dominated the prestigious C$25K Super High Roller.

The 17th edition of the World Series of Poker in 1986 brought an atmosphere of change, controversy, and historical firsts to Las Vegas. It was mainly the revolution in tournament structures that angered professionals but opened doors even more for amateurs.

The eighth event of the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II 2026 showcased a thrilling battle with 129 entries vying for seven-figure bounties. The final day sees the top 32 players competing, with cash prizes for the best 20, and the winner securing a grand prize of $1,548,000.

Currently leading the pack is Morocco's Mehdi Chaoui, but all eyes are on the legendary Phil Ivey, sitting in fourth place.

The newly crowned Mystery Bounty champion, Wai Kiat Lee from Malaysia, continues to impress, holding the third position. The final table also features former Triton Invitational winner Kayhan Mokri, Alejandro Lococo, and Nick Petrangelo.

Current Top 10 Players' Rankings after Day 1 in Event #8: $50,000 NLH 8-Handed

Rank	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Mehdi Chaoui	Morocco	1,965,000
2.	Wang Yang	China	1,540,000
3.	Wai Kiat Lee	Malaysia	1,460,000
4.	Phil Ivey	USA	1,455,000
5.	Ramin Hajiyev	Azerbaijan	1,160,000
6.	Kayhan Mokri	Norway	1,100,000
7.	Jovan Kenjic	Serbia	1,090,000
8.	Alex Boika	Belarus	1,025,000
9.	Yan Jingyao	China	995,000
10.	Alejandro Lococo	Argentina	870,000

Prize Table:

Position	Prize
1st place	$1,548,000
2nd place	$1,054,000
3rd place	$697,000
4th place	$574,000
5th place	$461,000
6th place	$361,000
7th place	$271,000
8th place	$200,000
9th place	$155,000
10th - 11th place	$129,000
12th - 13th place	$113,000
14th - 15th place	$103,000
16th - 17th place	$93,500
18th - 20th place	$84,000

Sources: Triton Poker, YouTube

In the fan-favorite $40K Mystery Bounty event, Malaysian champion Wai Kiat Lee made an astounding comeback from the brink of elimination on the bubble to claim his fourth Triton title and a $619,000 prize. He also made a strong start in the $50K event, where after Day 1, he follows closely behind Mehdi Chaoui who leads the pack.

The record-breaking WSOP Super Circuit Canada Main Event with a buy-in of 5,000 CAD attracted an astounding 2,844 entries, pushing the total prize pool to a staggering 13,082,400 CAD.

Today, only the final 9 contestants take their seats at the table, vying for the prestigious champion's ring and a remarkable 1,500,000 CAD first-place prize. The standout player in this final lineup is American professional Chance Kornuth, who showcased exceptional skills throughout the entire week and now has the chance to add a WSOPC ring to his four gold bracelets.

Payouts at the Final Table:

Position	Prize
1st place	1,500,000 CAD
2nd place	1,000,000 CAD
3rd place	750,000 CAD
4th place	600,000 CAD
5th place	500,000 CAD
6th place	400,000 CAD
7th place	300,000 CAD
8th place	200,000 CAD
9th place	150,000 CAD

Sources: WSOP Live, YouTube

One of the most thrilling and expensive heads-up matches of the year took place during the Triton SHRS Jeju II festival. Renowned Finnish high-stakes enthusiast Ossi “Monarch” Ketola faced off against Polish legend Wiktor “Limitless” Malinowski, almost exactly one year after their last encounter.

When CoinPoker announced the Global Online Poker Championship, the headline number was already big enough to demand attention: $50.000.000 in guarantees, hundreds of medal events, massive Main Events and a full championship schedule running to September 28.

The World Poker Tour (WPT) circuit has crowned its latest champion. In the prestigious $5K WPT bestbet Scramble Championship in Jacksonville, Florida, American player Blake Ellinghaus transformed his $580 satellite investment into a lifetime victory of $294,900.

After a seven-year hiatus, the Asia Pacific Poker Tour returned to South Korea, and the first half of the festival at Paradise City Incheon delivered promising numbers. The main events' guarantees were surpassed, with the APPT National attracting 332 entries. The event will culminate with the Main Event in the coming days.

The seventh tournament of the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II 2026 brings one of the most thrilling and spectator-friendly formats: the $40K NLH Mystery Bounty. The event attracted a total of 133 entries, pushing the prize pool to $2,660,000.

The real excitement kicks off today in the final day, as the Mystery Bounties themselves, worth an additional $2.66 million, come into play.

The chipleader position is held by former Triton Invitational champion Kayhan Mokri from Norway. Close on his heels are American Alex Anton and Canadian Jamil Wakil.

Some of the biggest legends in the world of poker are also battling for a share of the main prize pool and the bounty envelopes. Among the competitors are Phil Ivey, Punnat Punsri, Christoph Vogelsang, David Coleman, Jean-Noel Thorel, Artur Martirosian, Ren Lin, and Jesse Lonis.

Current Standings of the Top 10 Players after Day 1 in Event #7: $40,000 NLH Mystery Bounty

Rank	Player	Country	Stack
1.	Kayhan Mokri	Norway	1,700,000
2.	Alex Anton	USA	1,680,000
3.	Jamil Wakil	Canada	1,645,000
4.	Alex Kulev	Bulgaria	1,465,000
5.	Eelis Parssinen	Finland	1,275,000
6.	Sirzat Hissou	Germany	1,255,000
7.	Pedro Padilha	Brazil	1,250,000
8.	Zhao Hongjun	China	1,210,000
9.	Alex Boika	Belarus	1,075,000
10.	Jean-Noel Thorel	France	1,055,000

Payout Table:

Position	Prize
1st place	$619,000
2nd place	$419,000
3rd place	$279,000
4th place	$229,000
5th place	$184,000
6th place	$142,000
7th place	$105,000
8th place	$77,500
9th place	$62,000
10th - 11th place	$52,000
12th - 14th place	$44,000
15th - 17th place	$38,000
18th - 20th place	$33,500
21st - 23rd place	$31,000

Sources: Triton Poker, YouTube

The prestigious Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II has delivered more thrilling poker moments. In the $30K event, Dan Dvoress showcased an unstoppable performance, securing his seventh Triton series title along with a $942,000 prize. Meanwhile, the star-studded $40K Mystery Bounty saw Kayhan Mokri emerge as the leader after the first day.

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