Triton Jeju II | Matthew Wantman wins his first Triton title, taking home $837,000 after a head-to-head deal with his close friend Nick Schulman.
International newsOn September 15, 2026, the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II $50,000 NLH 7-Handed concluded with the championship match. American golfer Matthew Wantman emerged victorious from a field of 16 on the final day, ultimately facing his close friend Nick Schulman in the Heads-Up. The two first reached a prize money agreement, then left $30,000 for the championship title. Wantman ultimately prevailed, taking home $836,721 and securing his first Triton victory. Schulman finished as runner-up, earning $810,279. For Wantman, who had experienced setbacks in live races over the past year, this victory was described as a "huge breakthrough." Wantman finally achieved a breakthrough, securing his first Triton title. After the race, Wantman stated that he hadn't truly achieved a high-stakes run and a large prize pool in some time. He frankly admitted that he had experienced several setbacks in the past: unsatisfactory WSOP results, similar difficulties at the EPT, and multiple near-cashouts at the Jeju KPC, which led him to question his form and playing style. Therefore, returning to Jeju and winning a Triton title was not just a financial gain for him, but also a significant psychological rebound. He also stated that this was one of the most special moments of his career. $50K NLH 7-Handed Final Table Results Ranking Player Country/Region Prize Money 1 Matthew Wantman USA $ 836,721* 2 Nick Schulman USA $ 810,279* 3 Ben Tollerene USA $ 448,000 4 Daniel Dvoress Canada $ 344,000 5 Danilo Velasevic Serbia $ 273,000 6 Danny Tang Hong Kong $ 213,000 7 Aliaksandr Shylko Belarus $ 168,000 *Top two Heads-Ups have reached a Deal. 16 Players Return for Final Day, Danny Tang Leads At the start of the final day, 16 players remained. Triton brand ambassador Danny Tang returned as the scoreboard leader. Following them were: Bryn Kenney, Christoph Vogelsang, and Matthew Wantman. Only the top 11 could make it into the money. Ultimately, Bryn Kenney secured the minimum prize of $88,000, while Mike Watson, Bernhard Binder, and Raul Manzanares were subsequently eliminated, leaving a final table of seven.
