Jonathan Tamayo wins the World Series of Poker, earns $10 million and gold bracelet
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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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