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

LAS VEGAS (AP) — 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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