The high-stakes action at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series Jeju 2026 at Les A Casino continues to showcase the game’s elite. While most players spend years grinding the mid-stakes circuit before taking a shot on this stage, 28-year-old German pro Sebastian Gaehl has found a much shorter path to the winner’s circle.

Sebastian Gaehl Claims First Triton Title and Career-Best $1.39M

Three years after making his debut as an online qualifier in Vietnam , Gaehl returned to the tour’s biggest stage in South Korea to secure his first major live title. Outlasting 116 entries in the $50k NLH 7-Handed event, Gaehl walked away with a massive $1,392,000 top prize.

From “Super MILLION$” to Live Glory

Gaehl is no stranger to the winner’s circle, though his reputation was built primarily behind a screen. His breakout moment arrived in April 2022, when he conquered the prestigious GGPoker Super MILLION$ for $369,934.

While that online score set the foundation, his performance during the Triton Jeju 2026 stop marks a significant transition to the live arena. After making the final table in the $20k NLH opener earlier in the series, he navigated a difficult field in the $50k to finally hoist the trophy.

It’s tough to put it into words. I played so many years for this moment, and finally we are here. Still have to let it sink in, everything. But it feels incredible.

The Declined Deal and Heads-Up Duel

Brandon Wilson (L) - Sebastian Gaehl (R) — Brandon Wilson (L) – Sebastian Gaehl (R)

The final table featured a stacked lineup, including Alex Kulev (4th) and Felipe Boianovsky (3rd). By the time Gaehl reached heads-up play against American Brandon Wilson , he held a 38-to-20 big blind lead. Gaehl offered to “look at the numbers” to discuss a potential deal, but Wilson declined.

You have to have patience and wait for your spots. It was a really tough final, only really, really good players at it. I think I got really lucky and I took my spots.

Gaehl Closes in Quick Heads-Up Finish

The refusal proved costly, just four hands into the duel, the chips went into the middle. Wilson shoved with ace-nine, but ran straight into Gaehl’s dominating ace-ten. The board offered no surprises, ending the tournament in a flash and securing Gaehl’s largest career score to date.

#7 Triton - NLH 7-Handed - USD 50,000 ($53,000)

Total Prize

$5,800,000

Entries

116

ITM

#	Payout	Player	SPI
1	$1,392,000	SG Sebastian Gaehl Germany	3,967.82
2	$948,000	BW Brandon Wilson United States of America	2,805.67
3	$626,000	FB Felipe Boianovsky Brazil	2,290.82
4	$516,000	AK Alex Kulev Bulgaria	1,983.91
5	$414,500	QZ Quan Zhou China	1,774.46
6	$325,000	AZ Anatoly Zlotnikov Russia	1,619.86
7	$243,000	ME Matthias Eibinger Austria	1,499.70
8	$180,000	PP Paulius Plausinaitis Lithuania	1,402.84
9	$139,000	IY Igor Yaroshevskyy Ukraine	1,322.61

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Upcoming Schedule: Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju

Click to collapse: Remaining Jeju Schedule (March 23 – April 1)

Date	Event	Buy-in
Mar 22-23	Event #8 – NLH 7-Handed	$125,000
Mar 23	Event #9 – NLH Turbo	$30,000
Mar 24-26	Event #10 – NLH MAIN EVENT	$100,000
Mar 26-27	Event #12 – 10th Anniversary Special	$150,000
Mar 27-28	Event #13 – PLO/NLH Mix	$30,000
Mar 29-31	Event #16 – PLO MAIN EVENT	$100,000
Apr 1	Event #19 – PLO Turbo Bounty Quattro	$30,000

About Triton Jeju 2026

The Triton Poker Series returned to Jeju, South Korea , in March. The Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju 2026 is running from March 14 to April 1 at the luxurious Les A Casino at Jeju Shinhwa World.

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