Artur Martirosian Grabs Second Triton Poker Title In Monte Carlo

Artur Martirosian has made a significant impact at the Triton Poker Series in Monte Carlo, securing his second title in the series and further establishing his prowess in the poker world. Just a week after clinching his first Triton Poker title and earning $891,000 in the $30,000 no-limit hold’em turbo bounty event, Martirosian triumphed again in the series’ closing event, the $25,000 PLO turbo bounty, adding another $525,000 to his winnings.

Throughout the 16-event series, Martirosian demonstrated remarkable consistency, cashing in seven events and amassing a total of $2.5 million. This impressive performance has propelled his career earnings to nearly $21 million, placing him among the top 20 in the Card Player Player of the Year standings, sponsored by Global Poker.

The $25,000 PLO turbo bounty event attracted 75 entrants, with the top 13 players securing a minimum payout of $27,000. Notable players who made it into the money included Ronny Kaiser, Stephen Chidwick, Sam Greenwood, Quan Zhou, and Danny Tang. Despite starting the final table as one of the shortest stacks, Martirosian skillfully avoided early eliminations as other players were knocked out around him.

Michael Duek, a PLO specialist who recently finished as the runner-up in the $50,000 six-max PLO event, was eliminated in fifth place, earning $100,000. Martirosian then gained momentum by eliminating Ren Lin in fourth place, who took home $304,500, boosting his total earnings to over $14 million and securing eighth place in the Player of the Year standings with 21 final tables in 2024.

Continuing his aggressive play, Martirosian ousted high-stakes player Dan Smith in third place, who earned $279,000. Smith’s performance throughout the series was notable, with six cashes totaling $2.3 million, bringing his career earnings to $57.9 million, placing him fifth on the all-time money list.

In the heads-up finale, Martirosian faced top American pro Isaac Haxton with a chip lead of more than 2:1. Despite the high level of skill between the two finalists, the match concluded swiftly with a single all-in hand. On a board showing Q♣10♥3♣6♠, Haxton held K♣Q♦5♦3♠, leading with top pair, while Martirosian had a flush draw with K♥9♣8♣8♠. The river brought the 4♣, completing Martirosian’s flush and securing his second victory of the series.

Haxton finished in second place, earning $270,000, which increased his career earnings to over $52.3 million, ranking him ninth on the all-time list. The Triton Super High Roller Poker Series in Monte Carlo, held from November 1-14, showcased Martirosian’s exceptional talent and strategic acumen, further solidifying his status as a formidable force in the poker world.

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