Triton Poker Returns to Montenegro, Star-Studded Schedule Awaits

Triton Poker Series announces return to Montenegro, with a new event scheduled for 2026. The schedule gathers world's top players, expected to spark another high-stakes poker craze.
NEWS ARTICLE: Triton Poker Montenegro Schedule
The Triton Poker Series recently announced that it will return to Montenegro in 2026 for a brand-new stop. As one of the highest-stakes poker tours in the world, Triton is renowned for its ultra-high buy-ins, elite player fields, and luxurious event experience. This Montenegro stop is highly anticipated.
Event Highlights
According to published information, the Montenegro stop will feature multiple events, including a Main Event and Short Deck tournaments, with buy-ins ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The full schedule and prize structure will be announced later. Triton events typically attract numerous WSOP gold bracelet winners, Poker Hall of Fame members, and high-stakes players from Asia, Europe, and North America. This Montenegro stop is expected to continue that tradition.
Venue and History
Montenegro is one of the classic locations for the Triton Series, having previously hosted multiple successful events at the Maestral Resort & Casino in Budva. The venue for 2026 has not been officially announced, but it is likely to be the same resort. With its beautiful Adriatic coastline and favorable gambling regulations, Montenegro is an ideal destination for high-stakes poker tournaments.
Player Lineup (Example)
Although the official participant list has not been released, based on past patterns, regular Triton players such as Jason Koon, Phil Ivey, and Stephen Chidwick are highly likely to attend. Additionally, high-stakes players from Asia (e.g., China, Japan, South Korea) are also regulars at Triton events, typically participating in the Main Event and individual high-roller side events.
Schedule
The tournament is expected to take place in the summer of 2026. Specific dates and registration information will be announced in early 2026. Poker news will continue to follow further developments.
About the Triton Poker Series
Founded in 2016 by Malaysian businessmen Richard Yong and Paul Phua, the Triton Poker Series focuses on high-buy-in events, aiming to provide a premium competitive platform for the world's top players. The series features not only traditional no-limit Texas Hold'em but also promotes Short Deck poker, which is particularly popular among Asian players. Triton's live streams are widely popular in poker media due to the high quality of play and frequent classic matchups between star players.
FAQ
- The official date has not been announced yet, expected in summer 2026, detailed information will be released in early 2026.