Jonathan Duhamel, 2010 WSOP World Poker Champion - Click for gallery image
Jonathan Duhamel became the first Canadian to win the World Series of Poker Main Event Monday evening when on hand 44 of heads-up play his Ace high hand out pointed John Racener's King high hand and the most coveted title in all of poker belonged to the 23 year-old. It almost ended on the tenth hand of play when Racener shoved all-in with pocket queens and Duhamel couldn't improve his King high; but, the writing was on the wall. Jonathan Duhamel's 6-1 chip lead was mission impossible for John Racener and winning was a long shot, way too long.
Jonathan Duhamel takes $8,944,310 in cash and the coveted diamond and gold bracelet back to Canada, while his name has been permanently inscribed in poker's history book. Congratulations to this year's WSOP Main Event Champion, Jonathan Duhamel.
Watch the November Nine battle for the cash, bracelet and fame that goes with the WSOP Championship tonight beginning at 7 PM PT on ESPN Sports Television. Two hours of the best poker on TV. What began last July 5th with 7,319 players finally gets down to just one player with chips and a chair. All tonight on ESPN.
Jonathan Duhamel enjoys his victory
Jonathan Duhamel shows us the money
Jonathan Duhamel shows us his new bracelet
John Racener received $5,545,955 for second place
