Bernhard Binder leads the final 12 players in the Triton Jeju Main Event
WSOP Paradise champion Bernhard Binder tops the provisional final table of the Triton Poker Main Event in Jeju, with 12 players competing for $4.14 million.
Key Takeaways
- Bernhard Binder leads in chips among the 12 finalists of the Triton Poker Main Event in Jeju.
- The tournament attracted 196 entries and a top prize of $4.14 million.
- Danny Tang sits in second place in chips, followed by Xu Yang in third.
- Nick Schulman arrives after finishing second in the $50,000 NLH 7-Handed event.
- The final table will begin with blinds at 75,000/150,000 and an ante of 150,000.
Bernhard Binder, champion of the Super Main Event of the World Series of Poker Paradise 2025, leads the group of 12 finalists in the Main Event of the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Jeju, South Korea. After an intense day on Day 2, Binder finished as the chip leader, positioning himself as the favorite for the $4,145,000 top prize in the $100,000 buy-in tournament.
Progression of Day 2 in the Triton Jeju Main Event
Day 2 began with 109 contenders still in play out of the 196 who entered. The event generated a prize pool of $19.6 million, with payouts going to the top 31 players. During the day, the bubble burst and only 12 players secured their places in the decisive stage, with Binder taking control after stopping a bluff from Miroslav Atanasov, a rookie at Triton Poker.
The Bubble: Double Elimination and Minimum Payout Split
The key moment occurred when Samuel Muller and Hannes Jeschka were eliminated on the same hand: Muller with pocket eights could not hold his lead against the Ace-King of Chahnhoon Jung, while Jeschka fell with Ace-Queen against Christoph Vogelsang's Ace-King. Since it happened during 'hand for hand', both shared the minimum payout of $173,000.
Stacks and Positions at the Start of Day 3
The players will return with blinds at 75,000/150,000 (ante 150,000), ready to play until a champion is crowned. The provisional chip count is as follows:
- 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 (United States): 4,250,000
- Nick Schulman (United States): 4,075,000
- Roberto Perez (Spain): 3,850,000
- Ryuta Nakai (Japan): 3,325,000
- Gytis Lazauninkas (Lithuania): 2,625,000
- Isaac Haxton (United States): 2,575,000
- Miroslav Atanasov (Bulgaria): 2,150,000
- Wesley Fei (China): 1,400,000
Recent Performance of Nick Schulman in Triton Poker
Nick Schulman arrives with momentum after finishing second in the $50,000 NLH 7-Handed event, where he faced a field of 70 and reached the final table with the largest stack. He shared the table with notable figures such as Daniel Dvoress, Ben Tollerene, and Danny Tang. The podium of that competition was entirely American, with Tollerene taking third place and an agreement between Schulman and Matthew Wantman in the heads-up, reserving $30,000 for the winner. Wantman triumphed after two all-ins preflop, achieving his first title in Triton Poker.
What's at Stake in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Main Event
The champion of this $100,000 Main Event edition will receive a payout exceeding four million. The competition keeps alive the community of live poker events, with heavyweights like Danny Tang, awarded as Player of the Year Ivan Leow in season 3, in second place before the final table. Xu Yang, representing China, rounds out the top trio after Day 2.
"Binder has shown his experience in high-profile Main Event tournaments, pulling ahead at the close of the second day" — Summary from Poker.org.
The final day of this Super High Roller, organized by the Triton Poker Series, will determine not only the champion but also the positions of those finishing in the money with multimillion-dollar payouts at stake.
Next Steps and Expectations for the Final
The conclusion of the Triton Jeju Main Event is set for this Wednesday. The remaining 12 players will seek to progress through the blind structure and claim one of the most coveted titles on the international poker circuit. With a mix of youth, experience, and previous champions in the lineup, the conclusion promises to continue capturing the attention of players, investors, and operators interested in B2B.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many players remain in the Triton Poker Jeju Main Event?
Only 12 players remain after Day 2, with Bernhard Binder as the chip leader from an original total of 196 entrants.
What is the prize for the winner of the Triton Jeju Main Event?
The grand prize for the winner amounts to $4,145,000, part of a total prize pool of $19.6 million generated by 196 participants.
How was the bubble resolved in Triton Jeju?
The bubble was resolved with a double elimination: Samuel Muller and Hannes Jeschka were eliminated on the same hand and shared the minimum payout of $173,000.
Who are the top names at the provisional final table?
Bernhard Binder, Danny Tang, and Xu Yang occupy the top three positions in the chip counts heading into the final day.
What recent result did Nick Schulman achieve before this final?
Nick Schulman finished second in the $50,000 7-Handed event after a deal in the heads-up against Matthew Wantman, thus gaining significant momentum for the Main Event.
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