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Nick Schulman
Nick Schulman is an American professional poker player, six-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, Triton Poker Series Main Event Champion, and acclaimed poker commentator. Born in Manhattan, New York, Schulman burst onto the scene in 2005 as the youngest player ever to win a World Poker Tour (WPT) Main Event at age 21. Over two decades later, he stands as one of the most respected, versatile mixed-game specialists in poker history and a premier lead analyst for PokerGO broadcasts.
Career Earnings & Major Results
With total live tournament earnings exceeding $31,470,000 (according to The Hendon Mob), Nick Schulman ranks among the top 40 on the All-Time Money List. His career features eight WSOP gold bracelets across a wide variety of mixed-game disciplines. In September 2026, Schulman captured his career-best payout at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju II 2025 , winning the $100,000 NLH Main Event for a monumental $3,854,888 just one day after taking runner-up in the $50,000 7-Handed event for $810,279.
Major Tournament Results:
| Year | Event | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Triton Poker SHRS Jeju II $100,000 NLH Main Event (1st) | $3,854,888 |
| 2005 | WPT World Poker Finals $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em (1st) | $2,167,500 |
| 2024 | WSOP $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (1st – Bracelet #5) | $1,667,842 |
| 2007 | WPT World Poker Finals $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em (2nd) | $864,652 |
| 2026 | Triton Poker SHRS Jeju II $50,000 NLH 7-Handed (2nd) | $810,279 |
Biography, Broadcasting & Mixed-Game Mastery
Growing up in New York , Schulman spent his youth honing high-level pool skills before transitioning into high-stakes poker. Mentored by seasoned East Coast pros, he achieved overnight fame in November 2005 at age 21 by winning the WPT World Poker Finals. Over the subsequent two decades, Schulman cemented his reputation as one of the world’s finest mixed-game specialists, regularly competing in high-stakes cash games in Las Vegas and high-roller series worldwide.
Parallel to his playing achievements, Schulman established himself as one of the premier voices in modern sports broadcasting. Serving as a primary commentator for PokerGO, the WSOP Main Event, and High Stakes Poker, his relaxed demeanor, dry humor, and deep strategic intuition have earned him widespread acclaim across the poker community. In September 2026, Schulman added a career-defining chapter to his legacy with back-to-back monster finishes at Triton Jeju II S5 , officially pushing his lifetime earnings well past the $31.4 million milestone.
Play Style & Strategy
Schulman is celebrated for a deeply intuitive, highly creative, and calm play style. Masterful across both flop games and complex draw or variant formats, his game is defined by elite hand reading, exceptional emotional control under high-stakes pressure, and non-standard line selection that keeps opposing solver-heavy players constantly off balance.
Social Media & Online Presence
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Callum Jury is SoMuchPoker's Live Content and Social Media Specialist, reporting live from WSOP and Asia Pacific poker festivals including the APT and PokerStars LIVE series. Originally from the Lake District in the UK, he has covered the Southeast Asian poker circuit since 2025, combining day-by-day tournament reporting with the social and digital content that brings the action to fans.
