Espen Jorstad and Phil Ivey to Compete in Luxon Pay $200K Pro-Am

Espen Jorstad, the 2022 WSOP Main Event champion, has been invited to participate in the $200K Coin Rivet Invitational, a pro-am tournament scheduled for Sept. 10-12. Rob Yong extended the invitation to Jorstad, who will be teaming up with Yong for this exciting event.

The Coin Rivet Invitational, part of the Triton Poker Series Cyprus, will feature 32 two-player teams, each consisting of a recreational player and a professional. The event is limited to 64 players, with each player buying in for $200K and one re-entry permitted. The first day will see recreational players and professionals competing separately, with all remaining players merging on Day 2.

A prize pool of $20 million is projected, with $5 million allocated for the first-place winner. The Luxon Pay Mediterranean Poker Party kicks off on August 19 with the $1,100 MPP Open, guaranteeing $1,000,000 in prize money. Following that, the $5,300 Main Event will run from August 29 through September 3, guaranteering $5 million in prize money. The Triton Poker Series begins on September 5 and concludes on September 19. Notable teams forming for the pro-am include Phil Ivey and Paul Phua, Ben Lamb paired with Bobby Baldwin, and Steve O'Dwyer joining forces with Paul Newey.