Jonathan Tamayo outlasted a record field to win the $10 million prize.
The 2024 World Series of Poker Main Event came to a close Wednesday night, with a winner finally claiming the $10 million jackpot.
That winner was Texas native Jonathan Tamayo, who outlasted a record field of more than 10,000 players and persevered after entering the final table in seventh place.
Tamayo won the final hand after striking two pairs on the flop to beat Jordan Griff, who went all-in with a pair of nines. The turn and river didn’t come to Griff’s rescue, and Tamayo was left stunned by the victory as his team cheered on from the side.
The 2024 @WSOP Main Event Champion is Jonathan Tamayo
@driverseati takes home $10,000,000 and the Main Event Bracelet! pic.twitter.com/AfbdyhOsZY
— PokerGO (@PokerGO) July 18, 2024
Jonathan Tamayo is the 2024 World Champion!
Tamayo takes home the $10,000,000 top prize in the largest WSOP Main Event in history!
Congratulations to Jonathan Tamayo, your 2024 Main Event Champion! #wsop2024 pic.twitter.com/qnsKNwjILa
— WSOP – World Series of Poker (@WSOP) July 18, 2024
For his second place finish, Griff took home $6 million.
