Triton Montenegro: $100K PLO Main Event Late Reg Open Tuesday

Late registration for the $100,000 buy-in Triton Montenegro PLO Main Event remains open through the start of Level 9 on Tuesday, May 26, after a packed Day 1 saw 92 entries through the first three levels. The event runs at the Maestral Resort & Casino in Budva, Montenegro, and is one of the most anticipated pot-limit Omaha tournaments of the year.

Day 1 closed with German pro Leon Sturm sitting at the top of counts with 1.8 million chips, but the leaderboard is crowded with familiar names. Recent Main Event winner Danny Tang, who took down the $100K NLHE Main on May 23 for $3,522,000, has fired a second bullet. Adrian Mateos and Patrik Antonius are also confirmed in the field as registration continues.

Late Registration Closes Wednesday

Players have until the end of Level 8 — roughly 4 hours into Day 2 play on Wednesday — to enter or re-enter. With 60-minute levels and 250,000 starting stacks, even late entries arrive with 100+ big blinds, making this one of the most playable PLO main events on the high-roller calendar.

The structure rewards deep-stacked play and creates significant edges for pros who can manipulate pot geometry early. If you're new to pot-limit Omaha, our breakdown of bet sizing strategy covers how PLO bet-sizing differs from no-limit hold'em in ways that catch most converts off guard.

How the Field Stacks Up

Triton's 10-year anniversary season has produced record fields, and the $100K PLO is no exception. The 92-entry Day 1 already eclipses the 2025 edition's full-event count of 84, and Triton organizers expect 130+ entries by the time late reg closes.

Notable Stack Leaders After Day 1

• Leon Sturm — 1,820,000: Coming off a 4th-place finish in the NLHE Main last week
• Stephen Chidwick — 1,640,000: Always a threat in PLO high rollers
• Mike Watson — 1,510,000: Three Triton PLO final tables in 2025
• Jason Koon — 1,475,000: Defending his all-time Triton earnings lead
• Phil Ivey — 1,290,000: Fresh off final table run in last week's PLO 50K

Why PLO Is the New Triton Centerpiece

Triton has steadily added more PLO events each season, and 2026's Montenegro stop features five PLO-format tournaments compared to just three in 2024. Tournament organizers cite player demand: PLO produces bigger pots, more action per level, and more dramatic swings — exactly the high-variance entertainment that Triton's live streams thrive on.

For the pros, PLO offers something else: more remaining edge. Solver work in NLHE has compressed the EV gap between elite pros and well-prepared amateurs at the highest stakes. PLO solver work, while advancing, hasn't homogenized strategy the same way. Players who put in serious off-table study still find substantial exploit opportunities — particularly around blockers, multi-way pot equity, and turn check-raise frequencies.

What's at Stake

With a $100,000 buy-in and an expected 130-entry field, the prize pool should clear $13 million. First place will pay around $3.6 million, similar to Danny Tang's NLHE Main victory last week. The top 16 finishers will cash, with Day 3 final table action streaming live on Triton's YouTube channel and PokerGO.

Players looking to study PLO strategy in depth should explore our poker training videos library, which includes hand reviews from past Triton final tables and PLO-specific solver work breakdowns.

Streaming Coverage

Triton's hole-card delayed coverage begins on the final table, scheduled for Thursday evening Montenegro time. PokerNews and PokerGO will provide level-by-level updates and chip counts throughout Days 2 and 3, and Triton's official Twitter feed has been the fastest source for bust-out news.

Side Action and Cash Games

Beyond the tournament, Triton's invitation-only cash games continue in the back of the Maestral cardroom. Reports from this week describe $1,000/$2,000 NLHE with $300K-$500K average stack depth, plus a $500/$1,000 PLO game that's been running nightly since Sunday. These games are closed to media and observers, but participants typically post selfies and screenshots that confirm who's playing.

Notable Cash Game Regulars

This week's cash games have reportedly featured at least four players who hold lifetime poker earnings above $30 million, including a recent rotating mix of Triton ambassadors, Asian high-stakes regulars, and several first-time European invitees who qualified via private satellites. Action has been described as significantly looser than tournament play, with multiple six-figure pots reported nightly.

Why Cash Side Action Matters for Tournament Pricing

Cash game profitability strongly correlates with tournament willingness to fire multiple bullets. When the cash games run well, the tournament fields swell. That dynamic has driven this year's record entry counts and is the reason Triton organizers have added more PLO events to the 2026 schedule.

What's Next on the Triton Schedule

After the PLO Main wraps, Triton Montenegro continues through May 28 with the $30,000 Mixed Game Championship and the $200,000 No-Limit 6-Max High Roller. The series then breaks until the Cyprus stop in late July, which historically draws the year's largest Triton fields thanks to its $1 million buy-in Invitational.

For tournament players honing their MTT skills, our ICM strategy guide covers exactly the kind of pay-jump decision-making that defines the final two tables of any Triton event.

FAQ

When does the $100K PLO Main Event late registration close?

Late registration closes at the end of Level 8, approximately 4 hours into Day 2 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Day 1 stacks roll over for any player who already entered.

How big is the expected prize pool?

With 92 entries through Day 1 and continued registration expected, organizers project a 130+ entry field and a prize pool above $13 million. First place should pay around $3.6 million.

Where can I watch the final table?

The final table will stream on Triton Poker's YouTube channel and PokerGO with hole-card delayed coverage. The final table is scheduled for Thursday evening Montenegro local time.

Is Triton Montenegro open to the public?

Triton tournament events are invitation-based but accept entries from qualified amateurs and pros who meet the buy-in. The cash games are private and closed. Spectators are not permitted in the tournament area but can watch on the live stream.

Final Thoughts

Triton's PLO Main Event has become the defining tournament of the 10-year anniversary tour, and Tuesday's late-reg window is the last chance to enter what should be a $13M+ pool. For players studying high-stakes PLO from home, the live stream is essential viewing. Catch full Triton recap coverage and final table breakdowns on DeucesCracked's latest articles throughout the week.