A Canadian Takeover in South Korea: Daniel Dvoress Wins Triton Jeju $100K Short Deck

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Daniel Dvoress wins Triton Jeju $100k event, earning $1.38M.
Mike Watson finishes 7th, securing $235k.
Canada's poker prowess shines globally.

The Canadian poker contingent continues to prove why they are among the most feared in the world. This week at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju, Daniel Dvoress delivered a masterclass in Short Deck poker. Navigating a field of the world’s elite, Dvoress secured the title in the $100,000 Buy-in Event, walking away with a staggering $1,380,000 first-place prize.

For Dvoress, this isn't just another cash; it’s a reinforcement of his status as one of Canada's most consistent and clinical high-stakes performers.

Double Trouble: Watson and Dvoress Represent

Dvoress wasn’t the only Canadian flyng the flag at the final table. Poker legend Mike "SirWatts" Watson also fought his way into the money, finishing in 7th place for $235,000.

Having two Canadians reach the final table of a $100k buy-in event—the most expensive and exclusive tier of tournament poker—speaks volumes about the current depth of talent coming out of the country. While Dvoress took the spotlight, the combined Canadian haul from this single event exceeded $1.6 million.

Daniel Dvoress & Jason Koon at Triton Jeju 2026

Toppling the "Final Boss"

The victory was made even sweeter by the caliber of the opposition. To take the trophy, Dvoress had to go through Jason Koon, arguably the greatest Triton player in history.

undefined — Daniel Dvoress & Jason Koon at Triton Jeju 2026

The heads-up battle was a showcase of high-level Short Deck strategy, where the margins for error are non-existent. By denying Koon yet another title and closing out the win himself, Dvoress proved that when the pressure is highest, Canada’s best can trade blows with the absolute "final bosses" of the game.

Final Table Payouts

Place	Player	Country	Prize
1	Daniel Dvoress	Canada	$1,380,000
2	Jason Koon	United States	$997,000
3	Winfred Yu	Hong Kong	$646,000
4	Kiat Lee	Malaysia	$487,000
5	Ruslan Khadartsev	Russia	$378,000
6	Chan Wai Leong	Malaysia	$293,000
7	Mike Watson	Canada	$235,000

The Canadian Legacy in High Stakes

Events like the Triton Series are the ultimate litmus test for poker excellence. Unlike massive fields in Vegas, these tournaments are concentrated battles between the top 1% of the poker world.

Dvoress’s win in Jeju serves as a reminder that Canada remains a global powerhouse in the modern era of poker. Whether it’s NLHE or specialized variants like Short Deck, the Canadian flag continues to appear at the top of the payout brackets in the world's most prestigious arenas.