Stephen Chidwick Wins Triton Madrid Short Deck Main Event

Stephen Chidwick made history by winning the Triton Madrid Short Deck Main Event, earning a massive €1,800,000 prize. The event, with a €100k buy-in, attracted 60 entries, including notable players like Phil Ivey, Jason Koon, and Chris Brewer.

The final table was intense, with Tony G as the runner-up, earning €1,305,000. Mikita Badziakouski finished third, taking home €840,000. Richard Yong was eliminated by Tony G in a crucial hand, which included the flop 8♠ 10♣ 8♦, turn 10♦, and river J♠.

Stephen Chidwick won the final hand against Tony G with the flop 6♦ Q♥ 9♥, turn K♠, and river J♥. Chidwick's victory was marked by his description of the exclusive Jacob & Co watch he received as “beautiful!”