{"id":8066,"date":"2018-07-26T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinepokeramerica.com\/?p=8066"},"modified":"2018-07-26T08:00:13","modified_gmt":"2018-07-26T12:00:13","slug":"schulman-wins-short-deck-event-at-triton-poker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinepokeramerica.com\/news\/schulman-wins-short-deck-event-at-triton-poker\/","title":{"rendered":"Schulman Wins Short-Deck Event at Triton Poker"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Triton Poker Series in Jeju, South Korea<\/a> have kicked off in earnest and the tournament has had its many ups and downs. The current star in the limelight is Nick Schulman who managed to notch up a brilliant victory at the $12,500 Short-Deck, Ante-Only tournament. As one of the most commented upon events, the short deck deserves further examination in the lines below.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Short-Deck, Ante-Only tournament was bound to cause much excitement from the very start. Not many players have experienced the new format and some were downright avoiding it in a manner that betrayed reluctance to stake money on a version of the good game they were not entirely familiar with. <\/p>\n

One man, though, was quick to steal the spotlight in a fashion that suggested exactly the opposite. According to reports on the ground, the towering giant, Nick Schulman<\/strong> managed to claim the title during the $12,000 Buy-In event. Where many have saw an impossible hurdle, Schulman saw a challenged that would take him to new heights of the poker world.<\/p>\n

Not Far from the Public Eye Either<\/h2>\n

Schulman has not been a particularly private figure in poker either. He made an appearance on MTV\u2019s Life of Jenks when he was in his 20s<\/a>. Additionally, he shaped his career in broadcasting with equal measures of success. His successes as a player have been quite numerous and quite meaningful in their nature. A tacit and polite individual, Schulman\u2019s inexorable pursuit of excellence has landed him not only a silent and important recognition throughout his peers, but also the latest Short-Deck event. <\/p>\n

Shortly after his victory, Schulman took a question from the journalists in the crowd asking him about his fresh victory. Schulman paused and simply replied that he was \u201cgrateful\u201d for what had transpired at the felt. <\/p>\n

However, Schulman also revealed something with heart-felt accuracy. He spoke of the \u201cups and downs\u201d most poker players experience and that despite personal skill, sometimes the competition is too severe<\/em> to resist and so bad spells come. Therefore, adding a few victories to one\u2019s name is always something that is truly revitalizing and can help bolster the morale of any player.<\/p>\n

At the End It Was Quick Decision-Making<\/h2>\n

When Schulman faced his runner-up, Lamb, he had no idea what his hands would bring him. It wasn\u2019t NLHE nor PLO. Schulman had a good hand and he thought he\u2019d run with it. And he did, and when he did \u2013 things changed. He suddenly found himself the winner. <\/p>\n

Schulman managed to outlast all 61 entrants, finally defeating Kenneth Kee<\/strong> and landing the respectable $272,119 in first prize money. It was a refreshing victory and one of his most significant successes since the Poker Masters in September 2017. During Event #1, Schulman managed to win<\/a> well over $900,000<\/strong> distinguishing himself from the crowd with ease. As to the also-runs, here\u2019s a complete list:<\/p>\n