The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju II produced two major storylines. Germany’s Christoph Vogelsang claimed the $100,000 NLH Main Event title and $4,099,975, while Canada’s Kristen Foxen became the highest-earning female player in poker history with her $1,104,000 result in the $125,000 NLH 7-Handed.
Vogelsang Captures $100K Main Event Title in Jeju
Christoph Vogelsang, 40, delivered a commanding performance in the $100,000 NLH Main Event, which attracted 228 entries. Already a Triton champion from Monte Carlo 2023, the German added his second series title after overcoming Austria’s Samuel Mullur in a short but decisive heads-up.
Vogelsang began the final table with the chip lead and remained in control throughout, ultimately defeating Mullur after an ICM deal was made. The duel concluded in just three hands when Vogelsang rivered a higher two pair and moved all-in, with Mullur calling to secure Vogelsang’s victory. The result lifted him to No.2 on Germany’s all-time money list, closing the gap on Fedor Holz.
Triton Jeju II $100K NLH Main Event Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Christoph Vogelsang | Germany | $4,099,975* |
| 2nd | Samuel Mullur | Austria | $3,509,025* |
| 3rd | Benjamin Heath | Great Britain | $2,223,000 |
| 4th | Xu Liang | China | $1,795,000 |
| 5th | Aleks Poņakovs | Latvia | $1,409,000 |
| 6th | Wu Kuisong | China | $1,065,000 |
| 7th | Musk Thomas | Cambodia | $782,000 |
| 8th | Yu Lei | China | $575,000 |
| 9th | Ho Bao Qiang | Singapore | $477,000 |
*Denotes ICM deal.
Foxen Becomes Poker’s Top-Earning Woman
Kristen Foxen reached a career milestone in the $125,000 NLH 7-Handed by finishing third for $1,104,000. The cash moved her past Vanessa Selbst, making her the first woman in poker history to surpass $12,000,000 in live tournament earnings.
The Canadian star faced one of the most competitive final tables of the series, with Triton regulars including Stephen Chidwick and Artur Martirosian. Foxen ultimately exited in third place behind Chidwick and fellow Canadian Michael Watson, who claimed the title.
Watson Joins Elite as Five-Time Triton Champion
Michael Watson added his name to Triton’s most decorated list by capturing his fifth series title. He outlasted Chidwick heads-up after both agreed to chop the prize pool. Watson closed the tournament in memorable fashion by hitting a straight flush on the river against Chidwick. His victory placed him alongside Phil Ivey and Punnat Punsri as five-time Triton champions.
Triton Jeju II $125K NLH 7-Handed Final Table Results
| Rank | Player | Country | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Michael Watson | Canada | $2,130,812* |
| 2nd | Stephen Chidwick | Great Britain | $1,927,188* |
| 3rd | Kristen Foxen | Canada | $1,104,000 |
| 4th | Jun Obara | Japan | $849,000 |
| 5th | Artur Martirosian | Russia | $673,000 |
| 6th | Sean Winter | United States | $526,000 |
| 7th | Mikita Badziakouski | Belarus | $414,000 |
*Denotes ICM deal.
