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The $5,000 NLH 8-Handed Mystery Bounty continues at Triton ONE North Cyprus 2026, with Day 1b offering players their final opportunity to secure a place in Day 2 at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa.
The action continues at Triton ONE North Cyprus 2026, hosted at the luxurious Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa, as the second and final starting flight of the $5,000 NLH 8-Handed Mystery Bounty gets underway.
Following a competitive opening flight that attracted 319 entries, a total of 79 players advanced to Day 2. The remaining contenders will now look to join them, with Day 1b scheduled to play down to the final 25% of its field.
The event has already generated $812,174 in the regular prize pool and an additional $638,000 in the mystery bounty pool, with both figures expected to grow as registration continues.
Gianna Avdic Mcintire Leads After Day 1a
The opening flight delivered an impressive performance from Gianna Avdic Mcintire, who transformed her 200,000 starting stack into a commanding 2,695,000 chips, finishing Day 1a comfortably ahead of the competition.
Austria’s Siegfried Kapeller secured second place with 1,865,000 chips, while six-time Triton champion Punnat Punsri finished close behind with 1,845,000.
Several other notable players advanced with substantial stacks, including Rudy Halim, Julien Sitbon, Ren Lin, and Thomas Eychenne.
Day 1a Top Ten Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianna Avdic Mcintire | United States | 2,695,000 |
| 2 | Siegfried Kapeller | Austria | 1,865,000 |
| 3 | Punnat Punsri | Thailand | 1,845,000 |
| 4 | Rudy Halim | Indonesia | 1,750,000 |
| 5 | Benedek Farkas | Hungary | 1,730,000 |
| 6 | Julien Sitbon | France | 1,705,000 |
| 7 | Ren Lin | China | 1,680,000 |
| 8 | Thomas Eychenne | France | 1,510,000 |
| 9 | Ihar Soika | Belarus | 1,450,000 |
| 10 | Jeremie Zouari | France | 1,445,000 |
Final Starting Flight Begins at Noon
Day 1b begins at 12:00 p.m. local time, giving players one final opportunity to enter the tournament and compete for a place in the next stage.
Each participant receives a 200,000-chip starting stack, with blind levels lasting 35 minutes. Play begins at blinds of 500/1,000 with a 1,000 big blind ante.
Short breaks are scheduled throughout the day, followed by a 45-minute dinner break after Level 10, expected at approximately 6:20 p.m.
Late registration closes at the beginning of Level 11, when blinds reach 5,000/10,000 with a 10,000 big blind ante. Players are permitted up to two reentries during the registration period.
As in the opening flight, Day 1b will conclude once approximately 25% of the field remains.
Mystery Bounties Await on Day 2
One of the most anticipated elements of the tournament is the introduction of the mystery bounty format on Day 2.
Unlike traditional knockout tournaments, the mystery bounty structure adds an extra dimension of excitement, as players compete not only for a share of the regular prize pool but also for potentially valuable mystery bounty rewards.
With more than $1.45 million already accumulated across the two prize pools following Day 1a, the tournament is shaping up to become another major highlight of the Triton ONE North Cyprus festival.
The 79 survivors from the opening flight have already secured their places in Day 2, while the remaining qualifiers will be determined following the conclusion of Day 1b.
Triton ONE North Cyprus Action Continues at Merit
The $5,000 Mystery Bounty is part of the Triton ONE North Cyprus 2026 festival, bringing together international poker professionals, rising talents, and ambitious competitors at Merit Royal Diamond Hotel & Spa.
With its combination of world-class tournament facilities, five-star hospitality, and an exciting international field, Merit continues to welcome players from around the world for another major poker festival in North Cyprus.
As the final starting flight progresses, attention will turn toward the combined Day 2 field and the introduction of the mystery bounties.
Stay connected with Merit Poker for the latest tournament news, chip counts, and results from Triton ONE North Cyprus 2026.
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