Triton Poker's $100K Main Event loses YouTube stream amid technical chaos
The Triton Poker $100K No-Limit Hold'em Main Event kicked off in Jeju on Tuesday, but viewers faced an unexpected hurdle. The official YouTube livestream vanished on Monday and remains unavailable, leaving fans searching for alternative ways to follow the action. Despite the setback, the tournament has already seen dramatic plays and shifting chip leaders. Trouble with the stream began before Day 1 even started. The YouTube broadcast disappeared on Monday, with Triton Poker attributing the outage to technical issues. However, this isn't the first time the platform has disrupted their coverage. In September 2022, a high-stakes heads-up match between Alex Foxen and Ossi Ketola was also pulled from YouTube mid-play.
YouTube's crackdown on poker content has intensified over the past year. Well-known players, including Daniel Negreanu, have publicly criticised the platform for issuing strikes and removing streams. While Triton's official statement points to technical problems, some speculate otherwise. The last link shared on their X account hints at a possible policy-related removal rather than a simple glitch.
Despite the streaming issues, the tournament itself delivered early excitement. Kristen Foxen climbed to fourth place with 934,000 in chips after eliminating Sergio Aido and winning a massive pot against Mario Mosbock. Xu Yang currently leads the field with 1,393,000, followed by Nacho Barbero at 1,061,000. Meanwhile, players like Bernhard Binder, Dan 'Jungleman' Cates, and Jean-Noel Thorel finished Day 1 with average stacks.
Fans still eager to watch can turn to other platforms. The action remains available on Kick, the Triton Poker Plus app, and the official Twitch channel. The Main Event continues without a YouTube broadcast, forcing viewers to rely on alternative streams. Xu Yang holds the chip lead as play resumes, while Triton Poker has yet to restore its primary livestream. The repeated disruptions raise questions about the long-term reliability of YouTube for poker coverage.
