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Jonathan Tamayo Faces Cheating Allegations at WSOP Main Event After $10,000,000 Win

Jul 18, 2024, 04:04 AM

Allegations of cheating have surfaced at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event on July 18 involving Jonathan Tamayo. Social media users speculated that Tamayo used an earpiece to gain an unfair advantage. However, several witnesses and commentators clarified that Joe McKeehen's AirPod fell out during a hug with Tamayo and was handed to a friend. They emphasized that Tamayo has a clean record and has been part of the poker community for 20 years without any scandals. The controversy arose after Tamayo won the WSOP Main Event, earning $10,000,000.