Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship
Day 10 Started
2024 World Series of Poker
Event #81: $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship
Day: 10
Event Info
Final Results
Event Info
Level Info
Players Info - Day 10
2024 World Series of Poker
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$94,041,600
Entries
10,112
Level
44
Blinds
2,500,000 / 5,000,000
Ante
5,000,000
Players Left
1
The final day of a scintillating 2024 World Series of Poker has arrived and all eyes of the poker world will be set firmly on the conclusion of the record-breaking 2024 WSOP Main Event at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. For the second year in a row, the crown jewel of the summer reached five-figure attendance, but only three players out of the gargantuan 10,112-entry field remain.
Two Americans will aim to keep the elusive WSOP Main Event bracelet on home soil as of 2 p.m. local time but leading the way is Swedish poker pro Niklas Astedt, who is widely considered the best online MTT player of all time under his legendary moniker of "Lena900". Astedt enters the final day with 223,000,000 in chips, which is good for 74 big blinds.
Jonathan Tamayo went from seventh in chips at the start of the final table to second in chips with 197,000,000, whereas Day 8 chip leader Jordan Griff follows close behind in third place with 187,000,000.
Final Three in the 2024 WSOP Main Event
| Seat | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Astedt | Sweden | 223,000,000 | 74 |
| 2 | Jordan Griff | United States | 187,000,000 | 62 |
| 3 | Jonathan Tamayo | United States | 197,000,000 | 66 |
So far, a total of 161 hands have been completed and this figure has all but reached last year's 164 total hands from nine hopefuls to a winner. Astedt did the lion's share of the work on the first part of the final table as he scored four eliminations, while Tamayo and Griff each scored one knockout. Only twelve big blinds separates the trio and the poker community will follow closely today to find out whether or not online crusher Astedt can finish the job, supported by a boisterous Scandinavian rail.
Tamayo's rail yesterday included the 2015 WSOP Main Event champion Joe McKeehen and four-time bracelet winner Dominik Nitsche, while Griff also had a very vocal support in the Thunderdome as well.
Click on the name for an in-depth profile of the final three players:
The final three players will return to the grandest of stages in live poker at 2 p.m. local time to play down to a winner inside of the Horseshoe Event Center. Only a few hands will be played in Level 42 at blinds of 1,500,000/3,000,000 and a big blind ante of 3,000,000, as there are just 17:40 minutes remaining.
Whether or not the chips will be flying in similar fashion as last year's short-lived final day remains to be seen. The three hopefuls have all locked up at least $4 million for their efforts and each pay jump is worth seven figures as the biggest slice of the $94,041,600 prize pool will be awarded today.
Final Table Results and Remaining Payouts
| Place | Winner | Country | Prize (in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000,000 | ||
| 2 | $6,000,000 | ||
| 3 | $4,000,000 | ||
| 4 | Jason Sagle | Canada | $3,000,000 |
| 5 | Boris Angelov | Bulgaria | $2,500,000 |
| 6 | Andres Gonzalez | Spain | $2,000,000 |
| 7 | Brian Kim | United States | $1,500,000 |
| 8 | Joe Serock | United States | $1,250,000 |
| 9 | Malo Latinois | France | $1,000,000 |
The conclusion of the largest WSOP Main Event in history will be streamed with cards-up coverage and commentary on the PokerGO platform. All PokerNews hand-for-hand updates for the final day will be published accordingly on a delay to not spoil any of the action until a winner has been crowned.
WSOP VP Jack Effel and Dealer of the Year Caleb Cushing delivered the magical words "Shuffle Up and Deal," and the last day of the Main Event final table is underway.
Level: 42
Blinds: 1,500,000/3,000,000
Ante: 3,000,000
Level 42
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Level 42
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Hand #162: Jordan Griff raised to 7,000,000 on the button with Q♣2♦ and Niklas Astedt called in the big blind. The J♠10♥2♦ flop was checked by Astedt and Griff continued for 8,000,000. Astedt called and they headed to the 4♥ turn. Once more, Astedt checked and Griff fired a second barrel for 20,000,000 for Astedt to call.
The J♥ river was checked and Astedt won the pot with the 10♦6♦.
Hand #163: Astedt raised to 10,000,000 out of the small blind and Griff three-bet to 28,000,000 in the big blind. The call by Astedt after brief consideration followed and the second large pot to kick off the day led to the 9♣6♦5♦ flop. Astedt checked his option to Griff, who checked it back to the 6♥ turn.
Another check by Astedt triggered a delayed continuation bet of Griff worth 22,000,000 and Astedt called rather quickly this time.
Both players checked the 4♠ river and Astedt showed A♣8♥. Griff, though, had 2♥2♣ to win the pot with two pair.
Hand #164: Griff opened to 10,000,000 in the small blind and Jonathan Tamayo forfeited his big blind.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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208,000,000
-15,000,000
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-15,000,000 |
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208,000,000
21,000,000
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21,000,000 |
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191,000,000
-6,000,000
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-6,000,000 |
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Level 42
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Hand #165- Jordan Griff raised to 7,500,000 on the button with 9♣6♣ and Niklas Astedt called in the big blind with the A♣7♥.
The flop came 8♣8♥5♣ and Griff continued for 6,000,000. Astedt called and the 9♥ fell on the turn. Griff then bet 22,000,000 and Astedt called once more.
Both players checked the A♦ river and Astedt showed A♣7♥ for the superior two pair to win the pot.
Hand #166- Niklas Astedt limped the 9♣5♦ in from the small blind and Jordan Griff checked his option with the J♥3♦.
Astedt checked the Q♣9♥4♥ flop and Griff bet 3,000,000. Astedt called before Griff bet another 15,000,000 on the 10♦ turn. Astedt folded this time.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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239,000,000
31,000,000
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31,000,000 |
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190,000,000
-1,000,000
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-1,000,000 |
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179,000,000
-29,000,000
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-29,000,000 |
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Level 42
: Blinds 1,500,000/3,000,000, 3,000,000 ante
Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level.
In the 12th episode, Connor speaks with actress and conservationist Shannon Elizabeth on the 25th anniversary of American Pie, in which she played the iconic role of Nadia. Elizabeth talked about her roles in films like Scary Movie and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, playing poker with the cast of That '70s Show, finishing third in the 2007 NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship and taking part in Phil Hellmuth's 2024 WSOP Main Event entrance.
Elizabeth also spoke about her conservation efforts in South Africa through the Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, including caring for and providing a sanctuary for a blind black rhino named Munu.
The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Shannon Elizabeth by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel.
Level: 43
Blinds: 2,000,000/4,000,000
Ante: 4,000,000
Level 43
: Blinds 2,000,000/4,000,000, 4,000,000 ante
Hand #167: Niklas Astedt raised to 8,000,000 on the button with Q♥7♦ and Jonathan Tamayo defended the big blind holding the J♣10♥. The K♣10♦5♥ flop brought a check-call by Tamayo for 7,000,000 and they checked the K♦ turn.
The 8♥ river saw Tamayo bet 24,000,000 and Astedt folded.
Hand #168: Jordan Griff with the A♦Q♠ raised to 8,000,000 on the button and Tamayo three-bet to 24,000,000 in the small blind with the A♠Q♥. Astedt quickly folded in the big blind and Griff took his time before he declared all-in, Tamayo folded.
Hand #169: Astedt limped the small blind with 9♥5♠ and Griff made it 14,000,000 to go from the big blind with the J♣9♣, forcing a fold from Astedt and surpassing the Swede by a fraction of the big blind.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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213,000,000
34,000,000
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34,000,000 |
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212,000,000
-27,000,000
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-27,000,000 |
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183,000,000
-7,000,000
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-7,000,000 |
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