Nick Schulman won the Triton Jeju II Main Event for $100,000

Nick Schulman cemented his poker legacy by winning the Triton Jeju II Main Event with a $100,000 buy-in at Les A Casino.

Nick Schulman cements his poker legacy by winning the Triton Jeju II Main Event with a $100,000 buy-in Overview of the Triton Series and Les A Casino The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series has long established itself as one of the most prestigious and expensive in the poker world, bringing together the best professionals and VIP players from around the globe. The Triton Jeju II Main Event with a $100,000 buy-in was held at Les A Casino, drawing the attention of poker fans to high-stakes battles and delivering record-breaking prize pools. This year, the Main Event attracted 196 players, creating an impressive prize pool. The result was not only a new champion but also a series of dramatic hands that will be remembered by participants and spectators for a long time. Final Table: Results and Payouts The final table of the Triton Jeju II $100k NLH Main Event brought together the strongest representatives of the global poker elite. Here’s how the final table places and payouts were distributed: 1st place: Nick Schulman — $3,854,888 2nd place: Bernhard Binder — $2,611,000 3rd place: Gytis Lazauninkas — $1,722,000 4th place: Xu Yang — $1,382,000 5th place: Ryuta Nakai — $1,090,000 6th place: Isaac Haxton — $847,000 7th place: Danilo Velasevic — $650,000 8th place: Wesley Fei — $488,000 9th place: Roberto Perez — $374,000 Each of these players demonstrated the highest level of play, and the battle for the title was filled with unexpected twists and key hands. Nick Schulman’s Road to Victory For Nick Schulman, now 41 years old, this title marks another milestone in an outstanding career. Previously, he had already won eight WSOP bracelets, two WPT events, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame. However, winning the Triton Jeju II Main Event became his largest single cash — $3,854,888. On the final day, 12 players returned to the table. Wesley Fei started the day with the shortest stack, but thanks to some timely double-ups, not only got back into the game but even briefly took the chip lead. Not everyone was as fortunate: Miroslav Atanasov and Chahnhoon Jung exited the tournament after unsuccessful all-ins with dominated hands, unable to improve on the board. One of the most unusual hands of the day was between Danny Tang and Roberto Perez. Tang, holding top pair, faced Perez’s exposed aces. With no time banks left, he had to make a quick decision and folded, left with a short stack. Soon after, Tang was eliminated when his kings lost to Gytis Lazauninkas, bubbling the final table. At the final table, Bernhard Binder quickly gained momentum, winning a coin flip to bust Roberto Perez and then doubling through Danilo Velasevic. Meanwhile, Wesley Fei ran into a tough cooler: making a king-high flush, he lost to Xu Yang’s ace-high flush. All the chips went in on the river, and Fei was eliminated in eighth place. Danilo Velasevic soon followed, finishing seventh. Xu Yang, after a series of successful hands, became the clear chip leader with six players left. Isaac Haxton, down to a short stack, went all-in with an ace against Binder, but Binder paired on the flop with K-3, sending Haxton out in sixth. Ryuta Nakai also couldn’t hold against Nick Schulman, as his weak ace lost to the future champion’s K-3 — Schulman paired up and sent the Japanese player out in fifth. Bernhard Binder showed aggression four-handed but made a mistake, getting it in with K-9 against Schulman’s AK, allowing Schulman to take the lead. Xu Yang, having lost momentum, was eliminated by Gytis Lazauninkas, who got it in with pocket nines. Soon after, Schulman picked up pocket tens against Lazauninkas’s eights, won the showdown, and advanced to heads-up. The final duel between Schulman and Binder began with Schulman holding a significant chip lead, but both players showed a willingness to bluff and matched each other’s aggression. Binder managed to close the gap with a few successful bluffs, but Schulman regained control, winning a big pot after making a queen on the turn and extracting value. A few hands later, Schulman slow-played pocket kings, waiting for the right moment: despite an ace on the flop, he played passively, allowing Binder to commit a significant portion of his stack. In the end, Binder called an all-in with K-high, and Schulman sealed the victory. The Significance of the Win for Nick Schulman: Emotions and Reflections After the tournament, Schulman noted that this victory was especially meaningful to him, not just because of the prize money or another title. He said that after years of playing at the highest stakes, he’s learned to appreciate how difficult it is to consistently succeed in such a competitive field. Schulman emphasized that in the Triton series, you often see even the best players go through long stretches without success, and luck can favor all kinds of participants. He admitted to feeling immense gratitude for the opportunity to win such a major tournament, as so many factors have to come together for it to happen. Despite his impressive list of achievements, Schulman said that new trophies don’t motivate him much anymore. For him, the main thing is to enjoy the game and maintain inner confidence, regardless of the outcome. He added that he currently feels on top of his game and wants to keep playing as long as it brings him joy. The level of opposition also adds to the significance of the win: Schulman noted that at Triton, there are virtually no weak spots at the table, and even VIP players like “Big Boss Man” can put professionals in tough spots. He stressed that such opponents are true gamblers, and winning in such a field is especially valuable. Schulman also added that he doesn’t plan to become a regular at Triton, preferring to play most of his tournaments in Las Vegas, though he doesn’t rule out occasional trips to similar series. Key Moments and Hands from the Final Day Wesley Fei’s successful double-ups : Despite starting with a short stack, Fei managed to double up twice and even take the chip lead, but later ran into a cooler against Xu Yang and finished eighth. Danny Tang’s unusual hand : Tang, out of time banks, had to make a quick decision against Perez’s exposed aces and folded top pair, soon busting from the tournament. Binder’s aggression at the final table : Binder started the final table with successful showdowns, busting opponents and doubling up, but made a mistake against Schulman that cost him the lead. Turning point for Schulman : The key moment was winning a big pot with AK against Binder’s K-9, after which Schulman took a commanding lead and never looked back. Heads-up psychological battle : Despite Schulman’s advantage, Binder put up a fight, but Schulman skillfully played his strong hands, including slow-playing pocket kings, and closed out the win. Final Results Table: Triton Jeju II $100k NLH Main Event Place Player Payout 1 Nick Schulman $3,854,888 2 Bernhard Binder $2,611,000 3 Gytis Lazauninkas $1,722,000 4 Xu Yang $1,382,000 5 Ryuta Nakai $1,090,000 6 Isaac Haxton $847,000 7 Danilo Velasevic $650,000 8 Wesley Fei $488,000 9 Roberto Perez $374,000 Poker Terms and Formats Used in the Tournament NLH (No-Limit Hold'em) : The most popular form of poker, where players can bet any amount of chips at any point in the hand. Buy-in : The entry fee for a tournament. In this case, the buy-in was $100,000, typical for Super High Roller events. Coolers : Situations where both hands are so strong that it’s almost impossible to avoid getting all the chips in. Example: king-high flush versus ace-high flush between Fei and Yang. Chip leader : The player with the largest stack at a given stage of the tournament. All-in : Betting all of a player’s remaining chips. Heads-up : The final stage of a tournament when only two players remain at the table. Bluff : Betting or raising with a weak hand to try to make your opponent fold. Time bank : Extra time given to make a decision in a tournament. Without it, players must act quickly, as happened to Danny Tang. What This Means for PPPoker Club Players Nick Schulman’s victory in the Triton Jeju II Main Event is a great example of how important discipline, mental resilience, and the ability to adapt to different opponents’ styles are. Even experienced professionals face tough decisions and unexpected situations, as seen at the final table. For PPPoker club players, it’s a reminder: success in poker requires not only technical skills but also the ability to stay calm and make thoughtful decisions under pressure. In tournaments at any level, including club events on PPPoker, key moments often come when you have to get it in against strong hands or make decisions with limited time to think. As shown by the experiences of Danny Tang and Wesley Fei, it’s important not only to play strong hands well but also to know when to fold or minimize losses in tough spots. Moreover, Schulman’s example highlights that even if you’ve already achieved success, there’s always more to learn and strive for. Play for enjoyment, develop your mental game, and don’t be afraid to make tough decisions — that’s what sets the best players apart, regardless of stakes or format.