Meet the WSOP 2024 Main Event Final Table Contenders
The battle on the final table of the WSOP Main Event 2024 begins on Tuesday, July 16 at 09:30 BST. Every player at the final table will become a millionaire, with the winner taking home a massive $10,000,000 prize.
If you didn’t know, the $10,000 WSOP Main Event World Championship 2024 set a new record with 10,112 entries, creating a $94,041,600 prize pool.
Below we’ll break down who the top 9 players in the WSOP 2024 Main Event Final Table, with a little bit of information on their backgrounds.
WSOP 2024 Main Event Final Table Chip Count
Player | Country | Chips | Big Blinds |
---|---|---|---|
Jordan Griff | USA | 143,700,000 | 90 |
Brian Kim | USA | 94,600,000 | 59 |
Niklas Astedt | Sweden | 94,200,000 | 59 |
Joe Serock | USA | 83,600,000 | 52 |
Jason Sagle | Canada | 67,300,000 | 42 |
Boris Angelov | Bulgaria | 52,900,000 | 33 |
Jonathan Tamayo | USA | 26,700,000 | 17 |
Malo Latinois | France | 25,500,000 | 16 |
Andres Gonzalez | Spain | 18,300,000 | 11 |
Who Are The WSOP 2024 Main Event Finalists?
Let’s dive into who the WSOP 2024 Main Event Finalists are:
Jordan Griff
Jordan Griff, a U.S. player who works at Meta, plays live tournaments recreationally. Between 2019 and July 2024, he achieved 8 ITMs and over $47K in total live winnings.
Griff’s highest cash was $18,104 for 9th place in the $1,700 Main Event of WSOPC Northern California 2023. Now, he’s seated at the WSOP Main Event Final Table.
Brian Kim
Brian Kim, a Korean-American high stakes player, is well-known in the WSOP 2024 Main Event. Active since 2010, Kim gained fame through live poker shows such as Live At The Bike, Hustler Casino, Bally Live Poker, and Triton Poker Series.
In 2022, Brian won a WSOP Online bracelet. His best live cash is $954,000 for 3rd place in the $53,000 NLH – 8-Handed at the Triton Super High Roller Series Jeju 2024.
Niklas Astedt
Niklas Astedt, from Sweden and a GGPoker Team Champion member, has been a poker pro since 2008/2009. His online winnings exceed $50 million.
In live tournaments, Niklas has earned over $3 million from 110 ITMs. His top live cashes include €336,700 for 4th in the EPT Barcelona 2015 €10,300 High Roller and €291,600 for 2nd in the EPT Paris 2024 €25,000 NLH.
Joe Serock
Joe Serock, a U.S. professional poker player, won his first WSOP bracelet in the $500 PLO 8-Max on WSOP Online 2023 (US Only).
Serock earned $93,311 for this win. His highest cash was $804,191 for 5th place in the $5K Main Event Online Championship on GGPoker WSOP Online 2021. Serock’s live tournament winnings exceed $4.5 million.
Jason Sagle
Jason Sagle, a seasoned Canadian player known as “Big Bird,” has WSOP ITMs dating back to 2004.
Despite a decade-long break, Sagle’s notable finishes include 5th place in the 2006 $2,000 Pot Limit Hold’em and 2nd in the 2006 C$10,300 WPT North American Poker Championships for $600,455.
Boris Angelov
Boris Angelov, a young Bulgarian pro, has been playing live poker since 2021. His top finishes include 24th in the $400 Ultra Deepstack at WSOP Online 2024 and 40th in the €10,350 WSOPE Main Event 2021.
Angelov’s best live result is 2nd in the €5,300 EPT Monte Carlo 2024 Main Event for €620,500.
Jonathan Tamayo
Jonathan Tamayo, a U.S. player from Humble, has been competing in live tournaments since 2006. Tomayo has 143 ITMs, with some of his major wins including the WSOP Circuit New Orleans 2012 $355 NLH for $28,168 and the WSOPC West Palm Beach 2013 $1,675 Main Event for $206,020.
His top cash was $352,832 for 21st in the WSOP 2009 $10,000 World Championship.
Malo Latinois
French player Malo Latinois is making his debut at the WSOP Main Event. His best finish so far was 16th place in the 2023 €5.3K EPT Paris Main Event for $52,951. As of July 15, 2024, his total live winnings are over $96,500.
Andres Gonzalez
Spanish pro Andres Gonzalez de Agustin achieved his best cash at WSOP 2024 by finishing 3rd in the $1,500 NLH – Freezeout, earning $201,518.
Despite playing poker for over 12 years, Gonzalez had never won a live tournament until now. His performance at WSOP 2024 is already considered a huge success.
The Ultimate Showdown: WSOP 2024 Main Event Final Table
The anticipation is in the air as the WSOP 2024 Main Event Final Table is set to crown its champion. Each of the nine finalists has demonstrated exceptional skill and perseverance to reach this pinnacle. As the players take their seats and the cards are dealt, the world will be watching to see who will emerge victorious and claim the $10,000,000 prize.
Stay tuned for live updates and detailed coverage of the WSOP 2024 Main Event Final Table. Whether you’re rooting for a seasoned pro or an underdog, this final table is sure to deliver unforgettable moments and historic poker action.
Who will be the next champion? Only time and the turn of the cards will tell. Good luck to all the finalists!