Bernhard Binder Leads Final 12 Into Triton $100K Main Event Finale in Jeju

Bernhard Binder, recent World Series of Poker Paradise Super Main Event winner, leads the final 12 players heading into the last day of the $100,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea. With 196 entries generating a $19,600,000 prize pool and $4,145,000 reserved for the winner, the event has reached its closing stage after a dramatic Day 2.

Binder Out Front as Triton Main Event Final Table Nears

The chase for Triton's $100,000 Main Event title narrowed to 12 after intense bubble and post-bubble action. Bernhard Binder holds the overnight chip lead with 8,325,000, capitalising late in the session after outmaneuvering Triton newcomer Miroslav Atanasov. Binder, who claimed the 2025 WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, is now poised for another major Main Event title. Danny Tang, the reigning Ivan Leow Player of the Year and past Triton Main Event champion, sits second in chips with 6,025,000, a comfortable margin ahead of China's Xu Yang, rounding out the top three at 5,225,000.

High Stakes, Major Names: Day 2 Breakdown

From 196 entries, 109 returned at the start of Day 2 to chase 31 paid spots. The $19.6 million prize pool reserved $4,145,000 for the champion and minimum cashes of $173,000. On the bubble, both Samuel Muller and Hannes Jeschka busted in the same hand as hand-for-hand play was ongoing: Muller's pocket eights could not hold versus Chahnhoon Jung's ace-king, while Jeschka's ace-queen fell to ace-king held by Christoph Vogelsang. The two bubble boys split the $173,000 min-cash.

Players resume Wednesday at blinds of 75,000/150,000 (150,000 big blind ante), with twelve still in contention:

• Bernhard Binder (Austria): 8,325,000
• Danny Tang (Hong Kong): 6,025,000
• Xu Yang (China): 5,225,000
• Danilo Velasevic (Serbia): 5,175,000
• Chahnhoon Jung (USA): 4,250,000
• Nick Schulman (USA): 4,075,000
• Roberto Perez (Spain): 3,850,000
• Ryuta Nakai (Japan): 3,325,000
• Gytis Lazauninkas (Lithuania): 2,625,000
• Isaac Haxton (USA): 2,575,000
• Miroslav Atanasov (Bulgaria): 2,150,000
• Wesley Fei (China): 1,400,000

Nick Schulman's Run Continues After $50K Runner-Up

Nick Schulman remains a contender for his first Triton Main Event win, bagging 4,075,000 heading into the final day. Schulman’s strong showing follows his runner-up result in the $50,000 NLH 7-Handed event. He navigated a field of 70 with accomplished pros Daniel Dvoress, Ben Tollerene, and Danny Tang also making the final table. Schulman began the final table with the chip lead, ultimately facing Ben Tollerene and Matthew Wantman in an all-USA top three. Tollerene finished third for $448,000. Schulman and Wantman opted to split the remainder of the prize, reserving $30,000 for the winner. Wantman secured his first Triton title after two all-in pots.

Asia’s Biggest Super High Roller Draws International Elite

The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju once again attracted elite competitors from around the globe. Factors like a $100,000 buy-in, deep structures, and widely broadcast coverage continue to place the series at the forefront of poker news. Names such as Danny Tang, Danilo Velasevic, Nick Schulman, and Isaac Haxton all reached the final dozen, underscoring the event’s stature in the international calendar.

“Bernhard Binder is ahead of a strong field seeking to make Triton history tomorrow,” observes one circuit regular.

What to Watch as the $100K Triton Finale Plays Down

The final day starts with twelve players, all already guaranteed at least the next pay jump. With the massive prize pool, multi-million-dollar payouts, and high-profile talent in the field, final table play is expected to produce headlines across the events and b2b sector. The outcome will affect ranking races and year-end awards, especially for Binder and Tang. The full replay of Day 2 is available via Triton Poker Series’ digital platforms.