WSOP 2024 Day 51: Conclusion of an Awe-Inspiring Poker Series
Unleashing the Poker Champions: 2024 WSOP Extravaganza Wrap-Up
Y'all, the dust has settled on the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) extravaganza, and what a rollercoaster it's been! This year's series saw some heavy-hitting action, from poker titans reclaiming their glory to fresh faces securing their spots in poker history.
Without further ado, let's break down the highlights of this epic five-month-long poker jamboree.
The Big Kahuna: The WSOP Main Event
On Day 51, the poker world was glued to their screens as three contenders—Niklas Astedt, Jordan Griff, and Jonathan Tamayo—fought tooth and nail for the ultimate title, the WSOP Main Event champion. With just two eliminations between them, the stakes were sky-high.
After Astedt's elimination, a heads-up showdown ensued between Tamayo and Griff. In a nail-biting finale, Tamayo clinched the win, etching his name in poker folklore and bagging a life-changing $10 million prize.[1] Check out the latest Main Event coverage from our intrepid live reporters at PokerNews or revisit the recap from the final day for all the juicy details.
event#93: Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold 'em
You'd think being down nine to one in chips would be enough to send any poker player packing, right? Not if you're Michael Liang. Liang, who'd placed second, third, and fifth in bracelet events in the past, blanketed Duc Nguyen in Event #93: $777 Lucky 7's No-Limit Hold'em. After this triumph, Liang now boasts an impressive $3.2 million in earnings from various poker tournaments.[2]
Event #97: 6-Held Pot-Limit Omaha for $3,000
Alex Livingston sewed up his second WSOP bracelet in Event #97: $3,000 6-Handed Pot-Limit Omaha. Trailing behind Francisco Benitez before the final showdown, Livingston clawed his way to victory, outdoing his Uruguayan competitor to take home $390,621.[3]
The 98th event: The 2024 WSOP Closer
Ching Da Wu of Taiwan snatched the spotlight in The 98th event: The 2024 WSOP Closer, outmaneuvering 3,214 opponents en route to a well-deserved victory. With a prize of $525,500 and his first WSOP bracelet, Wu became the fourth player from Taiwan to achieve this milestone.[4]
Event #99: Super Turbo No-Limit Hold 'em for $1,000
Aneris Adomkevicius of Lithuania outlasted 1,544 hopefuls in Event #99: $1,000 Super Turbo No-Limit Hold'em. With 20-minute levels and minuscule starting stacks compared to other tournaments, this was a grueling test of poker skill and endurance. In the end, Adomkevicius outdueled Mark Newhouse, who had finished ninth in the WSOP Main Event twice, to secure the top prize of $201,355 and his first gold bracelet.[5]
That's a wrap! Keep your eyes peeled for ongoing coverage of poker games across the globe, right here on our website. Let's see who the poker stars of 2025 will be!
[1] https://www.wsop.com/news/2024-wsop-main-event-jonathan-tamayo-champion-10m-prize.shtml[2] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2024-wsop-tournament-results/2024-wsop-circuit-pasino-grand-main-event-results/[3] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2024-wsop-tournament-results/2024-wsop-closer-results/[4] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2024-wsop-tournament-results/2024-wc-closer-results/[5] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2024-wsop-tournament-results/2024-wsop-closer-day-4-recap/
Did you know?- David Gradic won the WSOP Circuit Pasino Grand Main Event in 2025, pocketing a €160,000 prize.[6]- Shannon Shorr claimed his first WSOPC ring at Horseshoe Las Vegas, netting $207,615.[7]- Steve Buell secured his third WSOPC ring at the Grand Victoria Casino, earning $175,684.[8][9]
These results pertain to recent WSOP Circuit events in 2025, separate from the annual Las Vegas-based WSOP Main Event.
Sources:[6] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2025-wsop-circuit-results/[7] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2025-wsop-tournament-results/2025-wsopc-ring-events-las-vegas-results/[8] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2025-wsop-circuit-results/[9] https://www.pokernews.com/tours/wsop/2025-wsopc-ring-events-the-grande-vacation-casino-results/
Fun Fact:From our 2024 WSOP champion, Jonathan Tamayo, the largest recorded pot from this event was $8,811,100, containing 548,819,843 chips! That's quite a mountain of chips, isn't it?
- The poker extravaganza held in Uruguay, scheduled for 2024, is expected to be an incredible sports event, attracting poker enthusiasts worldwide.
- The 2024 WSOP event served as an grueling ordeal for many competitors, with the heads-up showdown between Tamayo and Griff in the Main Event being one of the most memorable moments.
- As poker events continue to gain popularity, Uruguay could potentially host a notable poker event in the near future, following the success of the 2024 WSOP.
