Ivan Leow sits near the top of the 2026 Player of the Year race heading into Triton Super High Roller Series Montenegro, where 18 events will run May 13-28 at Maestral Resort & Casino in Sveti Stefan. The schedule features buy-ins from $25,000 to $200,000, anchored by a $200,000 Invitational making its Montenegro debut and two $100,000 Main Events.
Leow has built momentum through the early season, positioning himself as a serious POY contender. The Triton Montenegro stop represents a critical juncture in the high roller calendar, attracting the world's elite poker talent competing for both prize money and ranking points that accumulate toward year-end honors.
The $200,000 buy-in Invitational carries prestige in the ultra-high roller space. These events draw established killers like Phil Ivey, Christoph Vogelsang, Sam Grafton, and others who treat Triton events as proving grounds. Two $100,000 Main Events sandwich the series, offering multiple opportunities for players to rack up cashes and build their resume.
POY races hinge on frequency and depth of results. Leow needs consistent deep runs across multiple events to maintain his standing against other elite grinders. The sheer number of tournaments at this stop—18 in two weeks—means relentless poker and quick turnarounds between events. Players juggle game selection, bankroll management, and mental stamina across this compressed schedule.
Montenegro's previous Triton stops established it as a preferred venue for high roller circuits. The resort infrastructure and stable schedule attract serious money and serious players. For Leow and his peers, another run through this gauntlet offers the chance to separate themselves in the POY standings before the calendar moves deeper