Nick Schulman emerged victorious in the 2024 World Series of Poker Paradise $5,000 No-Limit Hold’em Turbo Bounty event, known as ‘The Closer.’ The 40-year-old poker pro from New York captured his sixth career WSOP gold bracelet and a $145,000 top prize, becoming the 25th player in history to win six or more bracelets.
Schulman’s Stellar Bracelet Record
Schulman’s win in this fast-paced tournament adds to his illustrious WSOP track record:
- 2024: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller ($1,667,842)
- 2019: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-or-Better Championship
- 2012 & 2009: $10,000 No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball Championship
- 2023: $1,500 Stud Event
This latest victory propels Schulman’s career tournament earnings to over $21.6 million, solidifying his status as one of the game’s greats. He also climbed to 31st in the 2024 Card Player Player of the Year (POY) standings, having secured three titles and ten final-table finishes this year.
The $5,000 Turbo Bounty: High-Stakes Action
The event attracted 238 entries, generating a $1,190,000 prize pool. Only the top 37 players cashed, with several decorated professionals making deep runs:
- Daniel Zack (19th), three-time bracelet winner
- Georgios Sotiropoulos (14th), four-time bracelet winner
- Hossein Ensan (12th), 2019 WSOP Main Event Champion
- Shaun Deeb (6th), six-time bracelet winner ($39,400)
- Santhosh Suvarna (5th), two-time bracelet winner ($50,800)
- Daniel Negreanu (4th), seven-time bracelet winner ($65,200)
Negreanu’s Run Ends Short
Daniel Negreanu’s deep run ended after losing a preflop all-in against Schulman, followed by another hand where his A-8 was outmatched by Ren Lin’s pocket tens. The Poker Hall of Famer earned his 510th recorded tournament cash, boosting his career total to nearly $53.6 million.
Schulman Dominates Final Table
Schulman eliminated bracelet winner Arkadiy Tsinis (3rd – $84,600) in a classic preflop coin flip with A-Q against pocket threes, setting up a heads-up battle with Ren Lin. Schulman held a commanding chip lead with 6,975,000 to Lin’s 4,925,000.
The final hand saw Schulman shove with A♣ K♣, and Lin called off his stack with Q♠ 8♥. The board ran out 5♣ 4♥ 3♠ 9♦ 7♣, securing the title for Schulman.
Ren Lin’s Back-to-Back Runs
Lin earned $110,000 as the runner-up, following his 11th-place finish in the Super Main Event the day before for $370,150. He now boasts $14.6 million in career earnings and holds seventh place in the 2024 POY race, with 22 final-table finishes and one title this year.
A Legacy in the Making
Nick Schulman’s sixth bracelet win further cements his place among poker’s elite. With multiple titles across varied formats, over $21.6 million in earnings, and a relentless competitive edge, Schulman continues to shine as one of the game’s most versatile and dominant players.
