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| Jonathan Tamayo | |
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| Nickname(s) | Johnny Tamayo |
| Residence | Humble, Texas |
| Born | Houston, TX |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet(s) | 1 |
| Final table(s) | 3 |
| Money finish(es) | 64 |
| Highest ITM Main Event finish | Winner, 2024 |
| World Poker Tour | |
| Money finish(es) | 4 |
| Information last updated on 2 November 2024. | |
Jonathan Tamayo is a Filipino-American poker player from Humble, Texas. In 2024, he won the Main Event at the World Series of Poker for $10,000,000.
He was born at a hospital in Houston, Texas being of the late 1900’s era. His parents are of Filipino descent and his surname, Tamayo is Filipino. In his childhood he grew up in a neighborhood called Atascosita in Humble where he attended Humble High School, along with his younger sister. During his free time he would often play poker at childhood friend houses’s such as Mark Thompson, CEO of Armadillo Escape Room. This younger poker practice led to his gambling at another level as he went all around the United States playing in Texas hold-’em tournaments such as in Las Vegas and The Bahamas. He started his journey in 2006 and played many matches before his big win. During these he also placed at other WSOP series; He made at most in a single game over $200k and collectively made over $2.2 million before. Then in June 2024 he was the final winner in the World Series of Poker 2024. After this there were accusations made of cheating by outside help during active hands through a computer and earpiece however these allegations were not proven and dismissed by WSOP officials. It is unknown whether he is single or in a relationship and about if he has children. His total earning as of November 2024 are $12,319,502.
Poker career
Tamayo studied hotel management at Cornell University in New York prior to his poker career. In 2009, he finished in 21st place in the WSOP Main Event for $352,000.
Tamayo's first WSOP cash came in 2007. In 2008, he finished second in the $1,500 Mixed Limit/No-Limit Hold'em event for $140,000.
Tamayo is also a four-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, most recently in 2018. Prior to the 2024 Main Event, he had more than $2 million in live career earnings and 63 WSOP cashes.
In the 2024 Main Event, Tamayo defeated a record field of 10,112 players to make the final table in seventh chip position. On the 235th hand of the final table, he defeated Jordan Griff heads-up when his 8♦ 3♠ beat Griff's 9♥ 6♣ on a board of 9♦ 8♣ 3♦ A♣ 5♦ to give him the world championship.
Tamayo is also an avid daily fantasy sports player. In 2019, he won the Fantasy Hockey Championship on DraftKings. Tamayo is roommates with 2015 Main Event champion Joe McKeehen.
References
- Salituro, David (July 17, 2024). "Jonathan Tamayo Wins Record-Breaking 2024 WSOP Main Event ($10,000,000)". PokerNews.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- Kasabian, Paul (July 17, 2024). "WSOP 2024: Jonathan Tamayo Wins Main Event Final Table, Earns $10M Prize Money". Bleacher Report. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- Greenberg, Doug (July 17, 2024). "Jonathan Tamayo wins World Series of Poker main event". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- Hampton, Adam (July 15, 2024). "WSOP Main Event final table preview: Meet the players". Poker.org. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- Fast, Erik (July 17, 2024). "Jonathan Tamayo Wins Largest World Series of Poker Main Event Ever Held". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- Fiorvanti, Tim (July 12, 2024). "Jonathan Tamayo Has a WSOP Main Event Secret Weapon in Joe McKeehen". WorldPokerTour.com. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
External links
| World Series of Poker – Main Event champions | |
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