The 2026 Triton Poker Series in Montenegro is reshaping the early-summer high-stakes calendar, with Fedor Holz, Mario Mosböck, and Mike Watson all bagging titles in the opening week at Maestral Resort. Running May 13 through May 28, this stop marks Triton's 10-year anniversary and the high-roller world's biggest gathering before the WSOP.
Quick answer: Triton Montenegro 2026 is the high-roller series' anniversary stop, running May 13-28 at Maestral Resort on the Adriatic. Through the first half of the schedule, Fedor Holz won the $40K Mystery Bounty for $528,811, Mario Mosböck took the $30K NLH 8-Handed for $928,000, and Mike Watson captured his sixth Triton title.
Triton's 10-Year Anniversary Stop
The Triton Super High Roller Series launched in 2016 in the Philippines with a single $200,000 event. A decade later, the tour has paid out more than $1 billion in prize money and become the de facto standard for high-roller poker. Montenegro 2026 is the first of two anniversary celebrations, with Jeju, South Korea following in late autumn.
The Maestral Resort Setting
Maestral Resort sits on the Budva Riviera and has hosted multiple Triton stops since 2017. The casino floor configuration accommodates 22 tables across three rooms, with private bubbles for $200K+ events. For the anniversary stop, the venue rolled out the Triton One celebrity-themed cash game that has drawn Tony G, Phil Ivey, and several recreational businessmen who routinely buy in for seven figures.
Fedor Holz Banks Fifth Triton Title
The German legend topped a 113-entry field in the $40,000 Mystery Bounty to claim $528,811 plus an undisclosed bounty haul. The $4,440,000 prize pool was one of the largest Mystery Bounty pools in Triton history. Holz outlasted Stephen Chidwick heads-up after a four-hour final table that featured Adrian Mateos, Daniel Negreanu, and a late-stage hero call from Holz that drained Negreanu's stack.
Holz's Resurgent 2026
The Mystery Bounty title is Holz's third major final table in 2026, following two early-year deep runs at Triton Bali. With the win, Holz moves into the all-time Triton money list top five and reasserts his case as the best tournament player of the decade. His commentary post-win — "I'm playing more recreationally now, but the structure here is too good to pass up" — quickly went viral on poker Twitter.
Mosböck Wins Career-Best in Event #3
Austria's Mario Mosböck defeated Danny Tang heads-up to win Event #3, the $30,000 NLH 8-Handed, banking $928,000 for his fourth Triton title. Mosböck started day three as the chip leader and never relinquished the top spot, eliminating Sam Greenwood and Wiktor Malinowski on his way to the title.
A Triton Career on the Rise
With four Triton titles in 28 months, Mosböck is now the most prolific European on the tour outside Holz. His tight-aggressive style — well-suited to deep-stacked, 8-handed structures — has produced over $11 million in career earnings. Studying GTO strategy on solvers has reportedly been a major part of his preparation since 2024.
Other Notable Results from the First Week
Mike Watson's Sixth Title
Canadian veteran Mike Watson took down a $50,000 NLH 8-Handed event for his sixth Triton title and a payout of approximately $1.1 million. Watson is now one of only four players in tour history with six or more Triton titles, joining Holz, Jason Koon, and Tom Dwan.
Anatoly Zlotnikov's Encore
Russia's Anatoly Zlotnikov claimed his second Triton title in Event #2, the $25,000 NLH 8-Handed, banking $715,000. Zlotnikov navigated a 168-entry field that included most of the tour's regulars and recreational players including basketball legend Paul Pierce.
Chris Nguyen's Breakthrough
Chris Nguyen captured his first Triton title in the $50K NLH 8-Handed, taking down a stacked final table that included Phil Ivey, Jason Koon, and Daniel Dvoress. Nguyen's win is the first by a Vietnamese-born player in Triton history.
The Schedule Ahead
Still to come at Maestral: the $100,000 NLH Main Event (May 23-26), the $100,000 PLO Main Event (May 24-26), and the $200,000 No-Limit Single Day High Roller on May 27. Triton's signature $1,000,000 Triton One invitational also returns for the anniversary, with proceeds going to the Raising For Effective Giving charity.
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Why Triton Matters in 2026
The high-roller landscape consolidated significantly after 2024 as several rival super high-roller tours folded or merged. Triton's calendar — Montenegro in spring, Jeju in autumn, Bali in winter, plus an unscheduled "Triton One" each year — now defines the elite tournament cycle. For aspiring high-stakes players, breaking into Triton is the modern equivalent of cashing in the old Big One for One Drop.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Triton Montenegro 2026 Main Event?
The $100,000 NLH Main Event runs May 23-26 at Maestral Resort. The $100,000 PLO Main Event runs concurrently May 24-26.
How can amateurs play Triton events?
Triton events are open buy-in, but most include a heavily vetted invitation system and pro-am pairing structure for the marquee events. Recreational players willing to put up the buy-in are generally welcome — and prized — by the organization.
How does Triton compare to WSOP?
Triton focuses on high buy-in events ($25K to $1M+) and small fields (typically 50-200 entries). The WSOP runs hundreds of events across all buy-in levels with massive fields. Both award prestige, but Triton is reserved for the deepest pockets.
Where can I watch Triton coverage?
Triton's official YouTube channel and PokerGO carry the major final tables. The Triton One charity event will be broadcast on PokerGO with full hole cards.
Looking Ahead
With Triton Montenegro nearly halfway through its schedule, the high-roller storylines are already shaping the 2026 WSOP narrative. Holz, Mosböck, and Watson all stand to be top contenders for Player of the Year on the high-roller circuit. Stay tuned for the $100K Main Event results and the Triton One showdown later this week. Want more high-stakes coverage and elite training? See our poker training videos and start sharpening your edge with GTO strategy.
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