Theon Malder Wins Triton Poker Cyprus High Roller Tournament for $100,000

The Triton Poker Cyprus High Roller tournament, with a buy-in of $100,000, concluded with a thrilling finish. The event, known as Triton Cyprus #2 – 100 000$ No-Limit Hold'em Eight Max, drew 69 participants, creating a substantial prize pool of $6,624,000.

Theon Malder, a skilled poker player from Holland, emerged as the champion, taking home an impressive $1,940,000. Malder's victory was hard-fought, as he navigated through a field of renowned high rollers. Tom Fogehlsang, a Danish player, secured the runner-up position, earning $1,390,000. Daniel Dvores from Canada finished in fifth place, winning $529,000. Paul Fu, representing Malaysia, took seventh place with a prize of $324,500.

In the final hand, Fogehlsang limped with 10♣-6♠ from the button, while Malder checked with K♦-10♠ on the big blind. The flop revealed J♥-8♥-2♠, and Malder continued to call Fogehlsang's bet on the turn with Q♠ and went all-in on the river with 9♦, both players had a straight. Malder ultimately clinched the tournament title.