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Wen Jie Huang Makes Triton Poker Debut With Main Event Win At Jeju Main Event

The Triton Poker Jeju 2025 has sprung a couple of surprises when it comes to the winner’s lists. The Main Event was a whopping success and has clinched its place in history, with first-time Triton Poker player Wen Jie Huang taking the Main Event and a whopping $5,555,000 ($5.5 Million) in prize money.

The win is specifically essential because the Triton Poker series is one of the biggest in the market, and some of the most popular players make their way to the felts during this one. The Main Event had 285 players, and the prize pool was $28.5 Million.

Triton Poker Jeju 2025 ME Winners List

Rank	Name	Prize
1	Wen Jie Huang	$5,555,000
2	Dan Cates	$3,528,000
3	Artur Martirosian	$2,644,000
4	Santhosh Suvarna	$2,140,000
5	Sam Greenwood	$1,687,000
6	Aliaksei Boika	$1,288,000
7	Nacho Barbero	$946,000
8	Clemen Deng	$695,000
9	James Hopkins	$570,000

Wen Jie Huang has been playing poker for a while now. The first time he saw cash in a live game was at the Tiger Poker Cup 2019 Season 2, Beijing, when he ranked 104th and took home $1,837. He has been a regular at major poker tournaments, including the WSOP in 2021 and 2022. 

With this win, Huang has added his name not just to Triton poker history but also to poker history, as he has won the main event of a tournament that had some of the biggest names in the poker industry, including Sam Greenwood. Such successes create aspirations for new and upcoming poker players, giving them an idea that they can achieve all their dreams, come what may.

Triton Poker Jeju is one of the most prestigious stops on the Triton Poker Series. It features high-stakes poker action in the luxurious setting of Jeju, South Korea.

Known for attracting some of the biggest names in the poker world, the series offers massive prize pools, intense competition, and world-class hospitality. Jeju, a scenic island famous for its volcanic landscapes and upscale resorts, provides an ideal backdrop for this elite poker event.

Triton Poker tournaments, often featuring Short Deck and No-Limit Hold’em formats, bring together top professionals and wealthy recreational players for thrilling, high-stakes battles. The Jeju stop has been a pivotal location in Triton’s history, hosting some of the most memorable poker moments. In past editions, legends like Tom Dwan, Phil Ivey, and Jason Koon have competed in the series, making for high-intensity games.

The event is also known for record-breaking prize pools, with some tournaments reaching tens of millions of dollars. Beyond poker, the Jeju event offers players and fans a luxurious experience, from five-star accommodations to exclusive VIP entertainment. As Triton Poker continues to expand, Jeju remains a key destination for elite high-roller poker action.

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