Triton Poker Series in the TRNC: A month of tournaments in November

The Triton Poker Series, which has the potential to generate off-season demand for accommodation, food and drink, transport and service businesses in the TRNC, has begun in partnership with Merit Poker. Hosted by Merit Royal Diamond from 5 to 30 November 2026, the event is bringing international participants together in the TRNC throughout November.

Coinciding with Triton’s 10th anniversary, the event consists of two separate tournament programmes. Triton ONE, which began on 5 November, will continue until 15 November. This is Triton ONE’s first event in Europe.

Second stage to begin on 15 November

The programme will continue with the Triton Super High Roller Series, running from 15 to 30 November. This stage, which will bring together international professional poker players, will also take place at the same venue. Together, the two programmes create an event schedule covering most of November.

The event’s participants include international investors as well as professional poker players. Welcoming participants from various countries is significant not only for hotel services, but also for tourism-related activities such as gastronomy and transport.

Events beyond the summer season

The tournament programme, which runs throughout November, is among the events extending TRNC tourism beyond the summer months. The tournament’s worldwide broadcasts and visibility in international poker media also provide a channel for promoting the destination.

However, no figures have been released on the number of participants, the volume of overnight stays it will generate or tourism revenue. As a result, the scale of the event’s economic contribution to businesses has yet to be established.