Biography
Jonathan Tamayo is an American professional poker player from Humble, Texas. He is known for winning the WSOP Main Event and $10,000,000, as well as four WSOP Circuit rings.
Background
Jonathan was born in 1986 in Humble, Texas and developed his love for poker in his early teens. He started playing in local card rooms to polish his skills. Before pursuing poker professionally, he used to play football in school. He studied hotel management at Cornell University in New York. He is an avid fantasy sports player, and in 2019, he won the Fantasy Hockey Championship.
Jonathan Tamayo Poker Career
In the 2009 WSOP, he finished 21st in the Main event and won $352,000. Tamayo’s first cash came in 2007, and the following year, he finished second in the $1,500 Mixed Limit/No-Limit Hold'em event, winning $140,000.
Jonathan Tamayo is a four-time World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit ring winner. Before the 2024 WSOP Main event, Tamayo had more than $2 million in live career earnings and 63 WSOP Cashes. He won the 2024 WSOP.
Jonathan Tamayo's Top Poker Results
Date |
Event |
Place |
Prize |
---|---|---|---|
Jul 2024 |
$10,000 WSOP Main Event |
1st |
$10,000,000 |
Jul 2009 |
$10,000 WSOP Main Event |
21st |
$352,832 |
May 2021 |
$1,100 NLHE |
1st |
$237,935 |
Feb 2013 |
$1,675 WSOPC Palm Beach |
1st |
$206,020 |
Apr 2024 |
$3,300 NLHE |
3rd |
$180,000 |
Jonathan Tamayo’s Net Worth
Jonathan Tamayo has a total live earnings of $12,475,547.
WSOP “Solver-Gate” Controversy
In the 2024 WSOP Main event, Tamayo’s supporters used the real-time program to analyse hands. Even though he didn’t break any rules, this led to accusations that he had an unfair advantage. As a result, WSOP created a 63b rule, which banned players from using any electronic tool in the tournament area.
Tamayo said, ‘I’m fine with any changes, basically. It’s clear now what you can and can’t do. And it’s the same for everybody.’
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money has Jonathan Tamayo won in poker?
Jonathan Tamayo has made over $12.3 million in live tournaments.
What is Jonathan Tamayo’s biggest poker accomplishment?
He won the 2024 WSOP Main event and took $10 million home.
What did Jonathan Tamayo buy after winning the WSOP?
He bought a 10-pound box of Jelly Bellies and a set of golf clubs worth $4000.
What is Jonathan Tamayo doing now?
He still plays poker and works as a referee in school football games.