Poker World Buzz: Galfond's Return, Triton Series Highlights, and More

Phil Galfond, known for his strategic prowess in poker, has made a comeback after a six-month hiatus. He decided to participate in the US Poker Open series, despite initially planning to take several more months off. Galfond's decision was influenced by the convenience of the tournament's location, which was just a short distance from his home.

Galfond has been focusing on his own site, Run It Once Poker, and shared his initial impressions. He rated various aspects of the site's performance, including traffic, user reactions, and the quality of play. However, he admitted that he struggles to keep up with all his plans, giving himself a low score in that area.

Barry Greenstein had an unusual experience on Valentine's Day when a player became so angry with a dealer that the entire room had to intervene. This incident highlights the unpredictable nature of poker events. Meanwhile, the Triton series in Korea saw Justin Bonomo emerge victorious in the first short deck tournament. Sergey Lebedev finished third, while Nikita Bodiakovsky, after a significant bad beat, ended up in seventh place. The event was marked by a dramatic moment when Devan Tang hit a one-outer to quads, knocking Bodiakovsky out of the tournament.