News Joao Simao and Nick Petrangelo Chop Triton Jeju Finale for More Than $2 Million Each

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The Triton Jeju series wrapped up with a huge finish as [/SIZE]Nick Petrangelo and Joao Simao battled heads-up in the $150,000 Triton 10th Anniversary Special.

The tournament attracted 67 entries, creating a massive $10.05 million prize pool. After a stacked final table, Simao and Petrangelo were the final two players remaining.

Simao entered heads-up play with more than a 3-to-1 chip lead, but the two players agreed to an ICM deal, leaving $80,000 to play for and the Triton trophy on the line. Petrangelo quickly turned things around, doubling up twice before taking control and eventually finishing off Simao.

Petrangelo officially took the title and $2,212,910, while Simao received the larger payout of $2,517,090 under the deal.

The result capped off an incredible Triton Jeju series for Simao. Earlier in the festival, he won the $200,000 Triton Invitational for $7.25 million. His combined earnings at the series reached $9,874,090.

Final Table Results​

1. Nick Petrangelo — $2,212,910
2. Joao Simao — $2,517,090
3. Adrian Mateos — $1,286,000
4. Miroslav Atanasov — $990,000
5. Thomas Boivin — $783,000
6. Murly Manokharan — $613,000
7. Danny Tang — $483,000
8. Seth Davies — $377,000
9. Dan Dvoress — $286,000

Petrangelo earned 720 Card Player Player of the Year points from the victory, while Simao added 600 points for his runner-up finish.

What do you think about the decision to make an ICM deal heads-up with $80,000 still left to play for?

Source: https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-ne...triton-jeju-with-chop-for-over-2-million-each