Isaac Haxton wins his first watch career title at Triton Poker's $100K PLO Main Event
Isaac Haxton has claimed victory at the Triton Poker Series in Jeju, South Korea. The American pro secured his first watch career title by winning the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Main Event. His triumph came after a fierce heads-up battle against Nacho Barbero, who took home $1.7 million as runner-up.
The tournament reached its climax with four players remaining. Haxton first eliminated Robert Cowen, then knocked out Jesse Lonis to set up a final showdown. Barbero had seized an early advantage, winning a large pot to take the chip lead. But Haxton fought back, eventually facing Barbero one-on-one.
The decisive hand saw Haxton complete a straight on the river, sealing the win. His prize included $2.7 million in cash and a luxury Jacobs & Co. watch. This victory marks Haxton's first watch career title after years of near-misses, despite $20 million in prior earnings across the series.
With this win, Haxton's lifetime tournament earnings now exceed $57 million. A full third of that total has come from Triton events alone.
The tournament capped a strong run for Haxton, who had previously finished second and third in Triton finals. His latest success follows four earlier career titles, reinforcing his reputation as one of poker's most consistent high-stakes players. Barbero, meanwhile, leaves with $1.7 million and a near-miss in one of the year's biggest events.
