Triton Poker SHR Series London: Bryn Kenney Reclaims #1 Spot on Poker`s All-Time Money List After Victory in $250K Luxon Invitational ($6.86 Million), India’s Santhosh Suvarna Finishes 20th ($371,000)

At the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series London, the exclusive Event #9: $250K Luxon Invitational saw Bryn Kenney (cover image) emerge as the undeniable champion. This prestigious event was an invite-only affair, with invites extended by the organizers or VIP members. The event boasted an impressive 118 entries, which included 27 re-entries, culminating in a massive $29.50 Million prize pool.

The Luxon Invitational was a unique setup, with professional and recreational players initially battling separately before merging into a collective competition. The thrilling three-day event concluded with a shorter-than-expected 11-hour final table at the luxurious JW Marriott Grosvenor House. Kenney secured the top spot, pocketing a whopping $6.86 Million, which catapulted him past Justin Bonomo on poker’s all-time money list. This victory also earned him an exquisite Jacob & Co timepiece and an all-expenses-paid trip on the Bombay Superyacht for himself and up to five companions.

The final table was an intense affair, culminating in a gripping heads-up showdown between Kenney and British businessman and Triton Vietnam Main Event champion Talal Shakerchi. Navigating a challenging final table, Shakerchi earned a commendable $4.65 Million as the runner-up.

Kenney, clearly elated with his triumph, shared his thoughts in a post-match interview, stating, “It’s so surreal. It’s crazy. Just I don’t know where I am, really, but I’m in a good place, standing here at the end of the tournament.”

Adding to the global flair of the event, India’s Santosh Suvarna, the country’s sole Triton champion, left his mark by securing an impressive 20th-place finish, netting $371,000. This achievement marked his second cash in the series.

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You can watch the replay of the final table live stream below.

The payout was significant even for the early finishers. With the top 23 assured a minimum of $342,000, numerous pros and enthusiasts made their mark. Notable finishers included well-known names like Christoph Vogelsang (10th for $575,000), Leonardo Drago (11th for $575,000), Steve O’Dwyer (12th for $501,000), Stephen Chidwick (13th for $501,000), Patrik Antonius (14th for $455,000), Tan Xuan (15th for $455,000), Kiat Lee (16th for $410,000), Triton co-founder Paul Phua (17th for $410,000), Cary Katz (18th for $371,000), Seth Davies (19th for $371,000), Pedro Garagnani (21st for $342,000), Sosia Jiang (22nd for $342,000), and eight-time Triton champion Jason Koon (23rd for $342,000).

Final Table Recap

The final table action saw James Chen bow out first when his were no good against Kenney’s . Chen collected $680,000 in ninth place.

Kayhan Mokri started the final table with just eight big blinds and managed a pay jump, busting eighth for $860,000. Mokri’s pocket eights lost to Aleks Ponakovs’ that completed a straight on the river.

Bryn Kenney continued his domination by sending Nick Petrangelo packing in seventh place for $1.17 Million. Kenney held pocket nines against Petrangelo’s , with the flop bringing a nine to get the event down to six players.

Shakerchi eliminated Robert Flink in sixth place for $1.58 Million. The action saw the U.K.-based investment manager opening from the button with , and Flink defended his big blind with . Shakerchi bet the flop , and Flink check-shoved with his open-ended straight draw. Shakerchi called and scooped the pot after the turn and the the river blanked out.

The 2003 WSOP Main Event champion Chris Moneymaker was playing his first-ever Super High Roller event, and he made it count, finishing fifth for $2.03 Million after his first big pot on the final table became his last one. Moneymaker opened with pocket jacks, and Punnat Punsri shoved with . Moneymaker called only to be shown the door after a king appeared on the flop.

Aleks Ponakovs exited in fourth place when his three-of-a-kind failed to best Shakerchi’s full house, netting $2.54 Million for his efforts.

Punnat Punsri’s dream run at the table ended next when his couldn’t beat Shakerchi’s as a jack appeared on the flop. Punsri claimed $3.10 Million in third place.

Heads-up, both Kenney and Shakerchi were almost evenly matched at the start. The final showdown was brief and saw both Kenney and Shakerchi make big folds along the way. On the final hand of the event, Kenney had against Shakerchi’s . An eight-high flop got Kenney the prestigious title!

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Bryn Kenney – $6,860,000
2. Talal Shakerchi – $4,650,000
3. Punnat Punsri – $3,107,000
4. Aleks Ponakovs – $2,540,000
5. Chris Moneymaker – $2,030,000
6. Robert Flink – $1,582,000
7. Nick Petrangelo – $1,170,000
8. Kayhan Mokri – $860,000
9. James Chen – $680,000

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