Triton Poker's $100K Main Event loses YouTube stream amid technical chaos
The $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at Triton Poker kicked off in Jeju on Tuesday, but fans faced an unexpected hurdle. The tournament's YouTube stream went dark just as play began, leaving viewers searching for alternatives to follow the high-stakes action. The livestream disappeared from YouTube on Monday and remained offline as the event started. Triton Poker's official statement blamed technical issues for the outage. However, this isn't the first time the platform has disrupted their broadcasts—back in September 2022, YouTube removed a stream during a high-profile heads-up match between Alex Foxen and Ossi Ketola.
Over the past year, YouTube has tightened restrictions on poker content, issuing strikes to prominent creators. Even well-known players like Daniel Negreanu have encountered problems on the platform. The latest disruption has left fans relying on other options, including Kick, the Triton Poker Plus app, and the organiser's Twitch channel. Despite the streaming setback, the tournament moved forward with 78 players advancing through Day 1. China's Xu Yang topped the leaderboard, while big names like Bernhard Binder, Dan 'Jungleman' Cates, and Jason Koon remained in contention. Other notable survivors included Nacho Barbero, Ren Lin, Kristen Foxen, Stephen Chidwick, and Bryn Kenney.
The Main Event continues without a YouTube stream, pushing viewers toward alternative platforms. With 78 players still competing, the tournament's outcome remains wide open. Triton Poker has yet to confirm when—or if—the original broadcast will return.
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