Negreanu’s High-Stakes Survival: A Clutch Double-Up Saves His Triton PLO Run
The event began with 77 entries on Day 1, but late registration and re-entries pushed the final field to 103 players. As the money bubble approached, tension rose during hand-for-hand play. Robert Cowen’s elimination in 18th place finally burst the bubble after a gruelling 90-minute wait.
During this critical phase, Daniel Negreanu found himself at risk. His hand against Phil Ivey—Q♥ 10♥ 9♠ 7♥—faced Ivey’s Q♠ J♣ 7♣ 3♣. A double-up here was vital, as a loss would have left him dangerously close to splitting the 17th-place payout with Ben Tollerene. Fortunately for Negreanu, he doubled through Ivey, avoiding disaster and securing a spot in the money.
Meanwhile, Tollerene was not as lucky. His K♦ K♣ J♥ 8♠ lost to Nacho Barbero’s A♦ A♠ J♦ 10♦, sending him to the rail. This turn of events allowed Negreanu to sneak into the paid positions and keep his bracelet hopes alive.
Sam Soverel entered the day as the overnight chip leader and later reclaimed the top spot after a massive double-up against Artur Martirosian. As of early December 2025, the event remains ongoing, with Martirosian and Tollerene still in contention for the title.
The $100,000 Triton PLO Main Event continues to unfold, with the final yet to be decided. Negreanu’s survival and Soverel’s chip lead set the stage for a high-stakes conclusion. The winner will be crowned once play resumes, with top players still battling for the title.
