Champions Crowned at 2026 Triton Poker Series Montenegro

mrinal-gujare
19 May 2026
Mrinal Gujare 19 May 2026
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  • Mike Watson, Fedor Holz, and Daniel Dvoress win major Triton titles.
  • Mosboeck and Zlotnikov claim 8-handed event victories.
  • Dvoress achieves rare triple-title milestone surpassing $50M in earnings.
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The Triton Poker Series Montenegro May 2026 crowned several champions. Mike Watson captured his sixth title, while Fedor Holz secured his fifth victory. Mario Mosboeck, Anatoly Zlotnikov, and Daniel Dvoress also won events, taking home significant high roller prize money.

The Triton Poker Series Montenegro May 2026 festival has produced an impressive lineup of champions across its high-stakes events. 

Top international poker professionals secured prestigious titles and significant payouts during the opening stretch of the high roller series, establishing a highly competitive arena at the festival.

Mike Watson Takes Down the $30K NLH Turbo

On May 18, Canadian veteran Mike Watson captured the $30,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo event, earning a top prize of $659,000. This victory marks his sixth Triton title within a span of three years, tying him with Matthias Eibinger and Punnat Punsri for Triton wins. 

Watson has competed at the highest levels for the past 20 years, showing no signs of slowing down. This latest performance pushes his overall Triton earnings toward the $19.5 million mark, proving he remains a formidable opponent for anyone who crosses his path.

Fedor Holz Triumphs in the $40k NLH Mystery Bounty

In the $40k NLH Mystery Bounty event, German superstar Fedor Holz secured his fifth Triton title. Following a heads-up deal with Aleksejs Ponakovs, Holz took home $528,811 from the total prize pool of $4,440,000. 

En route to his victory, Holz successfully cracked pocket kings and pocket jacks on the money bubble. He also collected 11 mystery bounties during the tournament, with each envelope valued at a minimum of $40,000. This additional haul is expected to push his total winnings past the $1 million mark once all envelopes are fully redeemed.

Mario Mosboeck Claims Fourth Title in Event #3

Event #3, the $30,000 NLH 8-Handed tournament, concluded with an intense heads-up battle between fellow ambassadors. Mario Mosboeck of Austria defeated Danny Tang to claim his fourth career Triton title and a first-place prize of $928,000. 

Mosboeck outlasted a swing-heavy and highly dramatic final table, adding another chapter to his rapidly growing poker résumé. Footage of the final hours will provide notable content for his YouTube channel over the coming weeks.

Anatoly Zlotnikov Wins Event #2 After Marathon Final Table

Anatoly Zlotnikov triumphed in Event #2, the $25,000 NLH 8-Handed event, navigating through a competitive 119-entry field. The Russian poker player earned $715,000 after defeating Maher Nouira in heads-up play. 

The marathon final table featured multiple prominent players, highlighted by a pivotal runner-runner hand against Ethan "Rampage" Yau that sent shockwaves through the feature table and served as a major turning point.

Daniel Dvoress Ships Golden Decade

Canadian professional Daniel Dvoress reached a major milestone by winning the $25,000 NLHE Golden Decade event. Dvoress defeated a field of 146 entries to capture the lion's share of the $3,650,000 prize pool, walking away with $849,000. 

With this win, Dvoress completes the rare Triton Trident accolade, having now won Triton events across three distinct variants: No-Limit Hold'em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Short Deck. The victory comes shortly after Dvoress surpassed $50 million in career live tournament earnings.

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