The Main Event at the World Series of Poker remains, without question, the biggest stage in the poker world. After 2023 saw the end of long-standing entry record from Jamie Gold's winning year, the poker world showed up in 2024 to break the record all over again.
10,112 souls ponied up the $10,000 buy-in and at the end of more than two weeks of grueling play, Jonathan Tamayo stood alone, victorious.
Tamayo outlasted the field and maneuvered his way through with a final table stacked with fierce competition to win the $10,000,000 top prize.
Poker's newest World Champion, Jonathan TamayoThe final table isn't the only portion of the Main Event worth paying attention to. The early days see storylines form around the everyman player, as well as the professionals. Stories like Jim Reid's deep run with the whole of the RecPoker community behind him. Or Lonny Eisenberg, the garage game hero firefighter from Illinois. Then there's Joshua Suyat and Sarah Lee, the married duo from Las Vegas that both made it deep.
While the Main Event and the WSOP may have ended, it's as good a time as any to look back on some snapshots from poker's biggest tournament.
The early days
2023 Main Event Champion Daniel Weinman announces "Shuffle Up and Deal."
Jeff Platt played Day 1A to avoid cursing anyone in the early goings.
Octopi Poker's Victoria Livschitz entered the fray on Day 1B. 
Maria Ho jumped in on Day 1C. 
Jim Reid began his epic Main Event journey on Day 1D. 
In the thick of it
The Main Event bubble, guaranteed mayhem every year. 
Brian Rast on Day 5, no surprise there. 
WPT's Tony Dunst looked sharp at the feature table on Day 6. 
Kristen Foxen's 13th place finish captivated and inspired all across the poker world. The final table... and beyond
The final nine players in the 2024 WSOP Main Event. 
As per usual, the Main Event rail was packed and loud as can be. 
Boris Angelov survives to fight on. 
Niklas Astedt faces a tough decision for his tournament life three-handed in the Main Event. 
Jonathan Tamayo floats on air as he soaks in his Main Event victory. 
