Amateur Poker Player Santosh Suvarna Wins $700,000 at Triton Poker

Santosh Suvarna, a 43-year-old realtor and amateur poker enthusiast from Bangalore, India, won the opening event of the Triton Poker North Cyprus SHR series, earning $700,000. The event had a $25k buy-in and attracted 158 entries, creating a $3,950,000 prizepool.

Suvarna offered Nicolas Chouity and Salahaddin Bedir a deal, with all three pocketing $600k+ and playing for the remaining $70k. Suvarna's flush ended the tournament in style, securing his victory.

Jason Koon won his sixth Triton title at the Triton North Cyprus series, taking home $663,000. The $20k buy-in NLH tournament drew 138 entries, with the top 20 finishers sharing in the $2,760,000 prizepool. Poker legends Tom Dwan and Patrik Antonius were among those who made it to the paid spots but did not reach the final table. Kanan Taherkani was the local hero left standing between Koon and yet another Triton trophy. The final hand came down to a river that Taherkani couldn’t resist shoving, with Koon holding 6♣ 5♣ and Taherkani holding Q♠ 4♠.