Jonathan Tamayo wins the World Series of Poker, earns $10 million and gold bracelet
Jonathan Tamayo, center, reacts with supports after winning the final table of the World Series of Poker main event at Horseshoe, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP/Daniel Jacobi II
LAS VEGAS — Jonathan Tamayo won the World Series of Poker main event Wednesday night, rallying from seventh in the final table.
The 38-year-old Tamayo, from Humble, Texas, earned $10 million and a gold championship bracelet.
“What in the world just happened?” Tamayo asked after the victory
Jordan Griff of Scottsdale, Arizona, finished second to earn $6 million. Third-place finisher Niklas Astedt of Sweden made $4 million.
A record 10,112 players entered the event.
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