Ethan “Rampage” Yau suffered one of the most brutal eliminations of the Triton Poker Montenegro series after a devastating runner-runner bad beat sent the popular poker vlogger out in eighth place during a stacked final table on Friday.
The player benefiting from the dramatic hand, Anatoly Zlotnikov, would eventually go on to capture the $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em title and the massive $715,000 first-place prize after defeating Maher Nouira heads-up. The tournament attracted 119 entries filled with elite high-stakes professionals and poker stars, producing several unforgettable moments throughout the livestream.
Rampage Crushed by Runner-Runner Bad Beat
Rampage entered the final table in a strong position and looked ready for a crucial double-up during one of the tournament’s biggest hands.
Holding A♠ K♥, the poker vlogger opened the action to 450,000 before calling an all-in shove from Anatoly Zlotnikov, who held A♣ 4♣.
The flop came K♣ Q♦ J♠, giving Rampage top pair and leaving his opponent drawing nearly dead. Zlotnikov needed perfect turn-and-river cards to survive.
Hope arrived with the 4♦ on the turn, although Rampage still remained a huge favorite heading into the river. But disaster struck when the 4♥ landed on the river, giving Zlotnikov trip fours and eliminating Rampage in heartbreaking fashion.
The poker vlogger calmly exited the tournament area before collecting $92,000 for his eighth-place finish. While the payout nearly quadrupled his buy-in, surviving the hand would have placed him in strong contention for the title.
Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Prize |
| 1 | Anatoly Zlotnikov | $715,000 |
| 2 | Maher Nouira | $486,000 |
| 3 | Yu Zhang | $321,000 |
| 4 | Curtis Knight | $265,000 |
| 5 | Jason Koon | $212,500 |
| 6 | Hannes Jeschka | $166,000 |
| 7 | Mikita Badziakouski | $125,000 |
| 8 | Ethan “Rampage” Yau | $92,000 |
The bad beat also indirectly benefited Mikita Badziakouski, who was left with only two big blinds before eventually busting in seventh place for $125,000.
Zlotnikov Goes on to Win Triton Title
Following Rampage’s elimination, the final table quickly played down to heads-up action between Zlotnikov and Maher Nouira.
Despite entering heads-up play with a chip advantage, Zlotnikov faced resistance from Nouira before ultimately closing out the victory. The final hand saw Nouira all in with A♥ 5♣ against Zlotnikov’s 10♦ 9♣. Nouira remained ahead until the board completed a straight for Zlotnikov, securing the championship and $715,000 top prize.
Daniel Dvoress Captures Opening Triton Event
Earlier in the series, Canadian poker star Daniel Dvoress won the Triton Montenegro opener, the $25,000 NLHE Golden Decade event, for $849,000.
The victory marked an important milestone for Dvoress, who completed a Triton title hat trick with wins now in No-Limit Hold’em, Pot-Limit Omaha, and Short Deck events.
Speaking after the victory, Dvoress admitted finally winning a Triton No-Limit Hold’em title felt especially meaningful given his background as a longtime NLH specialist.
Triton Poker Montenegro continues delivering massive prize pools, elite competition, and unforgettable poker drama as some of the world’s best players battle for high-stakes glory.
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FAQs
1. Who eliminated Rampage at Triton Poker Montenegro?
Anatoly Zlotnikov eliminated Ethan “Rampage” Yau with a runner-runner bad beat.
2. What place did Rampage finish in?
Rampage finished in eighth place for $92,000.
3. What hand did Rampage lose with?
Rampage lost with A♠ K♥ against A♣ 4♣.
4. How much did the Triton Poker winner earn?
Anatoly Zlotnikov won $715,000 for first place.
5. What is a runner-runner bad beat in poker?
It happens when a player needs perfect turn and river cards to win a hand unexpectedly.
