After Chris Moneymaker’s dazzling performance on Monday, The Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro witnessed a spectacular end last night as China’s Andy Ni clinched his first title at the $25K NLHE tournament. The event concluded dramatically with Ni eliminating two opponents in a single hand, a first for Triton events.
Ni, a 41-year-old originally from China but a long-term resident of Spain, has shown remarkable skill throughout the tournament, maintaining a lead from Day 1 right through to the nail-biting finale. This victory marked his third and largest cash in the Triton series, netting him $785,000.
The final showdown saw Ni facing off against Nicolas Chouity and Chris Brewer. Chouity, who has now finished runner-up for the second time in the series, earned $531,000. Brewer, taking third place, increased his Triton earnings to approximately $7.5 million with a $354,000 payout this event.
2024 Triton Poker Montenegro $25,000 8-Handed Final Results
| Position | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Ni | China | $785,000 |
| 2 | Nicolas Chouity | Lebanon | $531,000 |
| 3 | Chris Brewer | USA | $354,000 |
| 4 | Aram Sargsyan | Armenia | $290,000 |
| 5 | Viacheslav Buldygin | Russia | $233,000 |
| 6 | Danny Tang | Hong Kong | $180,500 |
| 7 | Nacho Barbero | Argentina | $133,600 |
| 8 | Alex Kulev | Bulgaria | $98,500 |
Final Table Highlights
Ni entered the final table with a commanding chip lead and never looked back. His first significant play of the day came when he eliminated Alex Kulev early on when his aces held up against Kulev’s A♠Q♠, cementing his lead while sending Kulev to the rail with a respectable $98,500.
The dynamics at the table remained volatile, with Chris Brewer, another formidable contender, keeping the pressure on Ni. Brewer’s pivotal moment came when he ousted Nacho Barbero, who pushed all-in with A♦K♥ only to be defeated by Brewer’s pocket aces, relegating Barbero to a $133,600 payout.
As the chips continued to fly, Nicolas Chouity steadily accumulated wealth in smaller pots, positioning himself as a serious challenger. His persistence paid off when he eliminated Danny Tang with A♦K♦, catching a king on the river to overpower Tang’s Q♥Q♣, who exited in sixth place with $180,500.
Viacheslav Buldygin, a familiar face in the Triton Series, had his final table journey cut short when he could not build a significant stack and was forced to move all-in with K♣8♥. His attempt was beaten by Brewer’s A♥3♣, resulting in a fifth-place finish and a $233,000 payout.
Aram Sargsyan, experiencing the Triton final table for the first time, showcased his resilience by reaching fourth place. His tournament run ended when he pushed all-in with pocket tens 10♦10♣, only to be called by Nicolas Chouity with Q♦7♦. Chouity’s queen on the flop ousted Sargsyan, who left with a commendable $290,000.
Climactic Triple All-In Finish
The tournament reached its zenith in a rare triple all-in situation, a first for a Triton event finale. The hand began with Chris Brewer holding A♣8♠, while Ni found A♥J♣ and decided to go all-in from the small blind. Nicolas Chouity, not to be left behind, called with A♠10♦ from the big blind. This pivotal moment left Brewer in a tough spot, contemplating a fold that could potentially bump him to a higher payout but ultimately deciding to call.
The board ran out, favoring Ni with the highest kicker, confirming his double knockout and securing the championship with a total prize of $785,000. Chouity’s tenacious play earned him $531,000 for his runner-up finish, and Brewer, with his strategic gameplay, took home $354,000 for third place.
