Triton Poker SHRS Monte Carlo 2024: Series Concludes With a Finnish Flourish; Eelis Pärssinen Champions $100K PLO Main Event ($2.27 Million)

The sun has set on another unforgettable Triton Super High Roller Series, this time in the breathtaking setting of Monte Carlo. And what a finale it was! The $100K PLO Main Event, held on November 13-14 at the glamorous Monte Carlo Sporting, saw Finnish poker sensation Eelis Pärssinen (cover image) outclass a field of 87 entries to win his first-ever Triton title. This wasn’t his first Main Event rodeo – he’d made the final table of this event before in Montenegro. But this time, he was determined to seize the crown, and seize it he did!

Pärssinen, starting the final table as the chip leader, demonstrated the kind of PLO mastery that seems to be a trademark of Finnish players. He walked away with a life-changing $2.27 Million – the biggest win of his already illustrious career! Not only did he snag the massive payday, but he also claimed the coveted Triton trident trophy and a stunning Jacob & Co timepiece. This victory adds another feather to Pärssinen’s cap, which already includes a WSOP bracelet and a string of high-roller cashes. His lifetime tournament winnings now exceed $8.30 Million, making him the third-highest-earning Finnish player in history.

Eelis Parssinen emerges victorious in Event #15 $100K PLO Main Event, taking home $2,270,000 and the prestigious custom Jacob & Co Main Event watch.

Known for exclusively competing in PLO events at Triton, Parssinen's dedication has paid off after four prior cashes.

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While Pärssinen ultimately reigned supreme, he faced a very formidable heads-up opponent in Canada’s Dan Dvoress. Dvoress, despite falling short of the title, still walked away with a remarkable $1.563 Million – the second-largest score of his own celebrated career.

Pärssinen’s Stellar Year

This win is the pinnacle of an incredible year for Pärssinen, who has been dominating the high-roller circuit. He’s already racked up nine final tables and won three titles in 2024, including two at the PGT PLO Series in March. Let’s not forget his WSOP bracelet from 2021, when he won Event #64: Mixed No-Limit Hold’em/Pot-Limit Omaha (8-Handed) for $545,616.

“We have a really strong poker community in Finland,” Pärssinen said after his victory, explaining the Finnish dominance in PLO. “We’re always discussing hands and strategies. That’s the key to improving in this game.”

Pärssinen also gave props to the No-Limit Hold’em players who stayed back for the PLO action after more than ten days of intense two-card tournaments!

“These guys are incredible,” he said. “They’re playing 12 hours a day, every single day. You have to respect that kind of grind.”

He added, “It feels surreal to win this. Playing against the best players in the world, with my friends here… it’s an amazing feeling.”

Suvarna and Korzinin Shine

Santhosh Suvarna, the top-ranked player on India’s all-time money list and a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, also made his presence felt at this Triton stop. Suvarna, a self-proclaimed Triton fan, has been on an insane streak this year, including recent success at EPT Cyprus and other Triton events. He reached the final day of Event #13: $50K PLO 6-Handed, finishing 10th for $87,000 (~₹73.47 Lakhs). He also cashed in Event 5: $50K NLH 8-Handed, collecting $93,000 (~₹78.43 Lakhs) in 20th place. His total earnings for the series reached $180,000 (~₹1.52 Crores). While he might have booked a loss overall, his consistent performance at these high stakes has undoubtedly contributed to his over ₹123 Crores in tracked online winnings, with over ₹50 Crores earned from his remarkable run at the 2024 WSOP.

Meanwhile, 69-year-old Vladimir Korzinin, who earned the legendary nickname “Gambledore” for his long white beard and his fearless, almost reckless playing style, burst onto the high-roller scene like a supernova. This newcomer has already accumulated an astounding $7.896 Million in tournament winnings, with a mind-blowing $7.851 Million of that coming from this Triton series alone! He dominated two of the biggest events in Monte Carlo in a matter of days, winning Event #12: $150K NLH 8-Handed for a jaw-dropping $4.35 Million shortly after finishing second in the $200K Triton Invitational for $3.47 Million, putting him miles ahead of everyone else on Estonia’s all-time money list.

Main Event Highlights

Day 1 of the $100K PLO Main Event was a 10-level marathon, but the excitement continued as registration remained open until the start of Day 2. Many players who busted on Day 1 re-entered, pushing the total number of entries to a record-breaking 87. This was the largest field ever for a $100K PLO event, crushing the previous record set at the Triton Montenegro in May.

The prize pool swelled to an incredible $8.70 Million, with the top 14 players guaranteed a six-figure payday. Given the stakes involved, the money bubble phase was particularly intense. Danny Tang, the short stack with 16 players remaining, found himself all-in with two players already in the pot against Dan Dvoress’ open raise. Unfortunately for Tang, Alex Foxen made a straight to send him to the rail.

The tournament went hand-for-hand, and all eyes were on Dylan Weisman, a PLO specialist who had chopped the PLO Main Event in Montenegro. He was down to just four big blinds, and they went in the middle on a flop of . (Weisman had raised from the small blind, and Phil Ivey called from the big blind.)

While they waited for action to finish on other tables, Weisman and Ivey discussed their hands. Weisman revealed he had . Ivey told him he was in bad shape, and he wasn’t wrong. Ivey had , which gave him a bigger pair and plenty of draws.

“I need a ten or an ace,” Weisman said, hoping for a miracle.

The turn was the , and Weisman knew it was over. Ivey had made a flush, and Weisman was out in 15th place on the money bubble.

Within a few hands, the recent two-time Triton champion Artur Martirosian and Sam Greenwood were also eliminated, each taking home $166K.

As the final table approached, the eliminations came thick and fast. Notable players who cashed included Lautaro Guerra (12th for $166,000) and Jason Koon (10th for $184,000).

Bob Voulgaris‘s elimination in eighth place for $311,000 set the stage for the final table showdown.

You can watch the replay of the final day live stream on the Triton Poker YouTube channel below.

Final Table Chip Counts

1. Eelis Parssinen – 5.8 Million (58 BBs)
2. Espen Myrmo – 3.45 Million (35 BBs)
3. Sean Winter – 3.375 Million (34 BBs)
4. Mads Amot – 2.525 Million (25 BBs)
5. Daniel Dvoress – 2.4 Million (24 BBs)
6. Alex Foxen – 2.125 Million (21 BBs)
7. Phil Ivey – 2.05 Million (21 BBs)

Final Table Recap

The PLO Main Event final table was a sight to behold. With no clear short stacks, every player was in the danger zone. The tension was thick enough to cut with a knife.

The first to feel the heat was Norwegian poker powerhouse Mads Amot. He three-bet pre-flop with , only to be called by Dan Dvoress holding . The flop swung the momentum dramatically in Dvoress’s favour, giving him the lead and a flush draw. Amot fired a continuation bet, but Dvoress shoved all in, putting Amot to the test. Facing a gut-wrenching decision, Amot called, needing an off-suit five or king to survive. The turn and river bricked, sending Amot to the rail in seventh place with $409,000.

Alex Foxen, fresh off his victory in Event 5: $50K NLH 8-Handed, was looking to add a PLO trophy to his collection. Unfortunately for Foxen, his stack wasn’t as formidable this time around. He fell out in sixth place, adding $518,000 to his recent streak.

The eliminations continued as poker legend Phil Ivey was knocked out in fifth place ($667,000), followed by Sean Winter in fourth place ($836,000).

Eelis Pärssinen, meanwhile, was steadily building his chip stack and making his presence felt. He delivered the final blow to Espen Myrmo, sending him out in third place with $1.029 Million and setting up a heads-up battle against Daniel Dvoress with a 3:2 chip advantage.

Pärssinen pressed his advantage to put Dvoress on the ropes twice, leaving him with a mere eight big blinds. But Dvoress, a master of resilience, doubled up both times, prolonging the match.

Finally, the climactic hand arrived. Dvoress moved all-in with , and Pärssinen called with . The board ran out , giving Pärssinen two pair and the victory! As the dealer counted down the chips, Pärssinen’s friends erupted in cheers, celebrating his incredible triumph.

Final Table Results (USD)

1. Eelis Parssinen – $2,270,000
2. Daniel Dvoress – $1,563,000
3. Espen Myrmo – $1,029,000
4. Sean Winter – $836,000
5. Phil Ivey – $667,000
6. Alex Foxen – $518,000
7. Mads Amot – $409,000

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