Eastern Europe

It is a prize bonanza at Montenegro’s Тriton Super High Roller Series

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6 years ago

May 22, 2018

It is a prize bonanza at Montenegro’s Тriton Super High Roller Series

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Triton Super High Roller Series, which took place in Montenegro last week, with American professional poker player Jason Koonwinning the Short Deck Ante Only tournament, won by. Belarus’ Mikita Badziakouski triumphed in the $132K Main Event. Over the final two days of the series, the poker festival gave away around $20 million in prizes.

The most anticipated tournament of the Triton Super High Roller Series at Maestral Resort and Casino in Budva, Montenegro, was certainly the 3-day Main Event, which started Tuesday, May 15. Attracting a strong field of 63 entries, the HK$1,000,000 ($132,000) Buy-in event collected an HK$59,270,400 (approx. $7,550,129) prize pool, which was shared among the nine finalists. German player Steffen Sontheimer returned to the table as chip leader with nearly 4 million in chips, followed by Canada’s Peter Jetten and Mikita Badziakouski from Belarus, each with a stack of almost 2 million. Among the other players on the final table were defending champion Manig Loeser and Day 1 chip leader Wai Leong Chan.

It was Badziakouski who came out victorious after defeating French player Rui Cao in the heads-up and took the lion’s share of the prize pool. He took home HK$19,618,400 ($2,499,090), an impressive prize that pushed his live tournament winnings to over $9 million. For his second position, Cao claimed HK$13,217,000 ($1,683,648). The cash prizes for all who made it to the final table were actually quite attractive. The minimum prize that was awarded that day was nearly $250,000 – it was received by Dietrich Fast who busted in the ninth place.

Players who registered for the following event, however, boosted their bankrolls with even more exciting sums of money. On Thursday, the series held its last event, the Short Deck Ante Only which had an entry fee of HK$1 million, or $132,000. This did not stop a total of 103 entries to ante up and contribute to the incredible prize pool of $12,344,397. With the massive field and total prize pool, this tournament became the biggest Triton event ever, while many of the players that took part in it were notable high rollers from all around the world.

Among them were Main Event winner Badziakouski, who registered in the last minute, but did not survive to the final table, Peter Jetten who finished sixth ($641,918), Cao (5th, $802,430), and Winfred Yu (4th,$1,172,752). American legend Phil Ivey, who recently returned to the European live poker scene, was eliminated in the third place, but still managed to bank a nice cash prize of $2,308,434. His countryman Jason Koon saw tough competition in the heads-up action against Chinese player Xuan Tan. In the end, however, he overtook him and received the title, along with the first-place prize of HK$28,102,000, or the equivalent of $3,579,914. For his efforts, Tan took home $2,308,434.

The Richest Triton Super High Roller Festival in History

The popular Asian high roller series visited the beautiful town of Budva in Montenegro, which is situated on the picturesque coast of the Adriatic Sea. The venue hosting the festival was the Maestral Resort and Casino, a luxurious and modern hotel in the heart of the Mediterranean. As a true high-stakes poker festival, it drew some of the most notable names on the scene right now and offered colossal prize pools, although there were only four events scheduled from May 12 to May 18.

This year, the series introduced the so-called Short Deck Ante-Only Hold’em event, which quickly gains popularity among poker pros for its fast pace and thrilling gambling action. The first event of this kind opened the festival, creating a field of 61 players and a total prize pool of US$1,827,546. It was won by Phil Ivey who claimed the title and the first-place prize of $604,977. Richard Yong was the one who topped the second event of the series, the NLH 6-Max, which had a prize pool of $1,048,674. For his score, he received $388,030, the smallest first-place cash rewarded during the festival. Mikita Badziakouski took down the Main Event for almost $2.5, becoming the richest poker player in Belarus, while Jason Koon won the second Short Deck Ante-Only event, receiving more than $3.5.

The total amount of the prize pools during these several days of high-stakes poker at the Maestral Resort and Casino exceeded $22.7 million, making it one of the most intriguing live poker series of the year. The next stop of the current season of Triton Super High Roller Series will be Jeju in South Korea and players can expect the festival at the end of July.

Source: casinoreports.ca

Balkans

BEGE celebrates 15 years as Eastern Europe’s premier gaming expo

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1 week ago

November 7, 2024

George Miller

BEGE celebrates 15 years as Eastern Europe’s premier gaming expo

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The most significant event for the gaming industry in Eastern Europe – the Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Expo (BEGE) – will bring together leading companies, innovators, and industry representatives on November 27 and 28 for its 15th-anniversary edition. In celebration of this milestone, the organizers have prepared numerous surprises and special awards.

Once again, BEGE will offer a rich program, uniting industry leaders, investors, and successful entrepreneurs to share ideas, technologies, and inspiration. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to explore the latest gaming technologies, try out innovative solutions, and enjoy impressive demonstrations.

Traditionally, the first and second days of the event feature the EEGS conference, where internationally recognized speakers will present analyses and discussions critical to the development of the gaming industry. Special panels will provide a platform for leading gaming experts to discuss the future of the industry, emerging trends, and initiatives promoting responsible gaming practices.

For the first time, BEGE will welcome startups, offering them the opportunity to participate in Gaming StartUp Challenge 6.0. This challenge provides a unique opportunity to meet with key industry figures. The most promising startups will be recognized and granted invaluable access to the experience and insights of industry leaders.

As always, the exhibition begins with the BEGE Awards ceremony, a symbol of recognition for innovation, outstanding achievements, and success across various sectors of the gaming industry, with awards such as “Online Provider of the Year” and “Online Game of the Year.” The awards will be presented on November 27 at an elegant dinner at Black&White club in Sofia’s Grand Hotel Millennium.

A key highlight of the program is the Proximity Zone, providing companies with additional visibility through live-streamed interviews and product presentations with leading global brands and experts.

BEGE is a must-attend event for anyone with an interest in the gaming industry. This year, more than 80 exhibitors and over 6,000 visitors from 70 countries are expected, making it a place where the passion for gaming and innovation meets business opportunities.

Eastern Europe

ICONIC21 makes Romania debut with Princess Casino

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2 weeks ago

October 29, 2024

George Miller

ICONIC21 makes Romania debut with Princess Casino

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Live content provider continues to expand into new markets with top online casino operator in Romania now offering its hugely popular games to its players

ICONIC21, the in-demand provider of premium live content, has made its debut in the Romania market through a deal with Princess Casino, one of the top online casino brands in the fast-growing market.

The deal will see Princess Casino gain access to some of the top-performing titles from ICONIC21’s portfolio of live games which have proven to not only meet but exceed player expectations in markets across the world.

This includes classic live table games such as Blackjack and Roulette (including French and Auto Roulette) and popular Asian formats like Baccarat, Bet On Teen Patti and Sic Bo.

Princess Casino players can also experience the provider’s Gravity Series which covers Gravity Blackjack, Gravity Roulette and Gravity Sic Bo. Gravity games take excitement to a new level with additional multipliers of up to 3,000x.

The studio stands out through the quality of its titles, with games broadcast from state-of-the-art studio facilities that make use of the latest audio, visual and streaming technologies. It also has a team of highly experienced game presenters that bring a wow factor to each of its titles.

This has seen ICONIC21 quickly become a must-have provider for operators in regulated markets across Europe and beyond and the provider is confident that players in Romania will be drawn to the high levels of entertainment its games provide.

Alina Mihaela Popa, Chief Commercial Officer at ICONIC21, said: “We are always working hard to bring our games to more players in more markets and this partnership with Princess Casino is the perfect way to make our debut in Romania.

“Princess Casino is aligned with our commitment to provide games that entertain and excite, keeping players on the edge of their seats from the first round to the last.

“Our portfolio is varied, offering a wide range of live games and formats, many with our own unique twist such as our Gravity. We are confident players at Princess Casino will like what each of our games has to offer.”

Eastern Europe

Stakelogic Announces Romanian Partnership with Game World Casino

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2 weeks ago

October 29, 2024

George Miller

Stakelogic Announces Romanian Partnership with Game World Casino

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Stakelogic continues its expansion into Romania with strategic integration

Stakelogic, has once again strengthened its position in one of Europe’s most exciting jurisdictions, as it today announces that it has completed a strategic integration with one of Romania’s most prominent casino operators – Game World Casino.

Game World Casino is the player’s favorite choice since 1999 when its doors first opened to the land-based market. Since then, and with the emergence of online casino, Game World Casino has received multiple accolades and awards and is one of the most trusted and recognised online casino brands in Romania.

Stakelogic’s slot content will now be featured in front of a loyal new audience. Players can look forward to playing any one of Stakelogic’s slot games including Stone Gaze of Medusa and the developer’s latest release The Watcher™.

Neil Tanti, Senior Sales Manager at Stakelogic said: “Working alongside such a prominent casino in one of the fastest growing regions in Europe, is a great opportunity for us, which is why we are incredibly proud to be partnered with Game World Casino.

“Romania plays such an important part of our expansion strategy and it’s great to see that our online slot content is in such high demand with players.”

Catalin Moise, COO at Game World Casino: “Our players are accustomed to our mission, which is to provide them with exceptional customer experience and to exceed expectations.”

“Bolstering our portfolio with quality slots from providers such as Stakelogic is a normal step that we do to meet player’s expectations, and we are very excited for this new partnership.”