{"id":55711,"date":"2022-09-20T04:57:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T04:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=55711"},"modified":"2022-09-19T21:58:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T21:58:11","slug":"triton-series-comes-concludes-after-player-death-ivey-snags-short-deck-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/triton-series-comes-concludes-after-player-death-ivey-snags-short-deck-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Triton Series Concludes After Player Death; Phil Ivey Snags Short Deck Title, Punsri Wins Main Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Triton Super High Roller Series<\/strong> came to an early conclusion over the weekend in North Cyprus after the sudden death of a regular player on the tour. The final tournament<\/a> played to a winner on Saturday, cutting the series short by two events.<\/span><\/p>\n

Seng Yee \u201cIvan\u201d Leow<\/strong>, 41, passed away unexpectedly while in North Cyprus<\/strong> to play in the series. With the action now concluded, later events saw wins by Phil Ivey<\/strong>, Sam Greenwood, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the second half of the series. For a look at the first half of the series, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Death of Leow stuns Triton players, organizers<\/span><\/h2>\n

Leow\u2019s passing left many players on the tour stunned and organizers facing a difficult situation. After his death, the tour released a statement honoring the player originally from Malaysia<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIvan was a hugely popular member of the Triton family,\u201d the statement noted. \u201cHe was warm, generous, and enormous fun both at the tables and off \u2013 a loyal friend to us all. He was also a fantastic poker player, with a lifelong passion for the game.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cIvan was a very special person who lived life to the full, was always smiling, and loved the game of poker<\/a>. He will be sincerely missed by his family, friends, and everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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You were special in my life, you bullied me like a big brother but in a fight against the others you were always at the very front too. Thank you for everything you taught me in life. May you win all the all ins up there. \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/MT8zH9BjDG<\/a><\/p>\n

— Danny Tang (@DannyTang2) September 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n