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Ben Tollerene stages a comeback to win the $50K Triton Turbo Race.

Ben Tollerene stages a comeback to win the $50K Triton Turbo Race.

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Ben Tollerene won the Triton Jeju II $50,000 Turbo Bounty Quattro event, taking home 652,000 (including bounty) in a heads-up comeback against Daniel Rezaei to claim his fifth Triton title. Tollerene further solidified his reputation as one of the world's top tournament players early Wednesday morning in South Korea, winning the Triton Super High Roller Jeju II $50,000 Turbo Bounty Quattro event. The American player won 412,000 in prize money plus a 240,000 bounty in the $ event, staging a spectacular heads-up comeback against Daniel Rezaei to secure the victory. This win adds another successful Triton series appearance to the player's resume, bringing his total to four cashes at this event, including three final table appearances. In a post-match interview with Triton, Tollerene said, "I had a lot of fun, I felt very motivated, and I'm actually not entirely satisfied with my performance, so I'm very motivated to improve and keep working hard." "I feel great, it's a shame there's no PLO, I want to play more… I'm just trying to get enough sleep and go to the gym. I've been doing this for a long time, it feels a bit routine. I feel good." Triton Jeju II $50k Turbo Bounty Quattro Final Table Results: Rank Player Prize* 1st Place Ben Tollerene $652,000 2nd Place Daniel Rezaei $465,000 3rd Place Ding Biao $241,000 4th Place Eelis Parssinen $139,000 5th Place Tom Fuchs $169,000 6th Place Mike Watson $84,000 *Includes Bounty Tollerene Turning the tide, this single-day event attracted 35 players, including top poker stars like Phil Ivey, Adrian Mateos, and Mikita Badziakouski, all eyeing this fast-paced tournament. Ultimately, six players secured their prizes, with nine 1TP 4T 60k bounties starting at the final table. The first major action came when Ivey was bubbled in the final table bounty, his pocket threes defeated by a flush on the river by Daniel Dvoress. Fellow crushers Stephen Chidwick and Dvoress herself were subsequently eliminated by Rezaei and Tom Fuchs respectively, sending the tournament into a true bubble. Emilien

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia: Full Schedule, New Dream Bonus, and New Team Events

Poker Dream 26 Malaysia: Full Schedule, New Dream Bonus, and New Team Events

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Poker Dream 26 Malaysia will be held from October 8th to 19th, headlined by a MYR 5 million guaranteed prize pool Main Event. It features a new Dream Bonus calculation method, a reduced High Roller rake of 4%, and a brand-new four-player team event. Early bird tickets close on September 30th. Poker Dream makes a strong comeback with Poker Dream 26 Malaysia, offering players one of the most exciting and player-friendly tournament lineups in Southeast Asia. With its revolutionary prize structure, new tournament format, and early bird offer, Poker Dream 26 promises a world-class live poker event you won't want to miss. Here's all the information about the upcoming event and why you should start planning your trip now. Exciting Schedule and Highlights: Poker Dream 26 is packed with dynamic tournament options to suit players of all bankrolls and skill levels. From high-stakes battles to fast-paced side events, this event features 12 consecutive days of non-stop poker action. Headlined by the MYR 4 million guaranteed Main Event, the schedule also features numerous high-value tournaments, including the Malaysian Open, the Mystery Bounty, and top-tier High Roller events. The schedule also includes dedicated Women's events, with the prestigious Women's Main Event as a highlight. A revolutionary Dream Bonus upgrade and High Roller rake reduction: Poker Dream 26 elevates player value to a whole new level with major revisions to the popular Dream Bonus and High Roller rake terms. The new Dream Bonus: In a significant structural change, all bags of chips accumulated during qualifying now count towards the Dream Bonus, not just a single Day 2 qualifying bag. The cash value per chip in a player's third bag has been significantly increased, and the prize money for three or more bags is also more substantial. High Roller rake reduction: High rollers have even more reason to celebrate: Fees reduced to 4%: High Roller event fees have been reduced to just 4%. No Staff Fees: High Roller tournaments completely eliminate staff fees, maximizing the value of the prize pool. A Historic First: The innovative four-player team event, Poker Dream 26, introduces a revolutionary team tournament structure never before seen in Southeast Asia, seamlessly blending individual performance with tactical teamwork. A four-player team collaborates throughout the event, accumulating individual ranking points that determine the team's starting chip stack on Final Day. Each participating team receives a custom team T-shirt to represent their style. Teams can substitute players during the final stages. Once only three teams remain, all remaining teammates will be playing simultaneously at the table! Teams receive exclusive pause cards during the tournament, allowing members to pause their actions for strategic group discussions. Victory means glory for the entire team.

Alessio La Francesca wins his first career gold bracelet at the 2026 WSOP Online GGMasters Freezeout.

WSOP Online | Alessio La Francesca wins his first gold bracelet, GGMasters Freezeout takes home $316,000

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    On September 14, 2026, the WSOP Online Event #21:$1,500 GGMasters Freezeout Championship concluded at GGPoker. Alessio La Francesca, an Italian player based in Albania, emerged victorious from a field of 1,514 players, ultimately defeating Finnish veteran Elias Suhonen in the Heads-Up round to claim his first WSOP gold bracelet. La Francesca also took home $316,037 in prize money and a $30,000 2026 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event Super Pass. For him, this victory also made up for a disappointment from a year earlier. During the 2025 WSOP Europe, he reached the final two tables in the €2,000 NLH Monsterstack, ultimately finishing in 11th place; 12 months later, he finally joined the ranks of WSOP gold bracelet winners. With 1,514 participants, La Francesca achieved his first WSOP bracelet breakthrough. The GGMasters Freezeout Championship buy-in was $1,500. La Francesca fought his way to the Final Table and defeated Elias Suhonen heads-up. Key Event Results: Event Data: WSOP Online Event | #21 | GGMasters Freezeout Championship | Buy-in $1,500 | 1,514 Participants | Champion: Alessio La Francesca | Champion Prize: $316,037 | Runner-up: Elias Suhonen | Runner-up Prize: $243,696 | Bonus: $30,000 | WSOP Paradise Super Pass. This is La Francesca's first WSOP bracelet and one of his most important WSOP achievements to date. After finishing 11th in last year's WSOPE, he finally achieved this feat in September 2025. La Francesca came very close to winning a WSOP bracelet. He participated in the WSOP Europe Rozvadov: the €2,000 NLH Monsterstack, making it all the way to the last two tables. However, he ultimately finished in 11th place. That result was his closest brush with a WSOP gold bracelet at the time. A year later, La Francesca returned to the WSOP, this time without repeating the disappointment. He fought his way through 1,514 players, ultimately avenging his 11th-place finish.