{"id":5338,"date":"2023-07-31T08:20:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T08:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/31\/after-toppling-phil-ivey-in-heads-up-espen-jorstad-grabs-first-triton-title\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T08:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T08:20:40","slug":"after-toppling-phil-ivey-in-heads-up-espen-jorstad-grabs-first-triton-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/31\/after-toppling-phil-ivey-in-heads-up-espen-jorstad-grabs-first-triton-title\/","title":{"rendered":"After Toppling Phil Ivey in Heads-Up, Espen J\u00f8rstad Grabs First Triton Title"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>In a stunning performance, Espen J\u00f8rstad, previously crowned the <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/poker-news\/norwegian-espen-jorstad-wins-2022-wsop-main-event-for-10m\/\">2022 WSOP Main Event champion<\/a>, has further solidified his position in the world of poker. He proved his mettle by winning Event #3: $40k NLH Mystery Bounty at Triton London, marking it as his first Triton title and his third overall cash in the high stakes poker tournament series. His win was the result of a tough battle against the best, and J\u00f8rstad was the last man standing.<\/p>\n<p>During an intense final table, J\u00f8rstad and poker heavyweights <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/poker-news\/what-is-phil-iveys-net-worth\/\">Phil Ivey<\/a> and Stephen Chidwick were locked in a remarkable three-way duel. The poker titan himself, J\u00f8rstad commented, \u201cThere was so much back and forth. The chip lead was overtaken nine or ten times. 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J\u00f8rstad claimed a cool $639,000 from the prize pool, not counting the additional bounties he picked up during the event.<\/p>\n<p>After securing his victory, J\u00f8rstad spoke highly of the Triton tour. \u201cAll of my idols are there. You go to the gym, there\u2019s Linus; you go to breakfast, there\u2019s Mikita. What am I doing here?\u201d he exclaimed, reflecting his humble nature. 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