John Cynn wins World Series of Poker main event after 10-hour battle to claim $8.8m

• Tony Miles finishes as runner-up and claims $5.5m second prize
• Competition draws in 7,874 players from across the globe

John Cynn won the World Series of Poker marquee no-limit Texas Hold ‘em main event Sunday in Las Vegas, surrounded by a cheering crowd that included his father. He eliminated Tony Miles on the 442nd hand of the final table, after playing 199 hands against each other with bricks of $100 bills and a gold bracelet at the table.

Cynn, 33, became $8.8m richer after playing against Miles for more than 10 hours. He was visibly shocked, grabbed his head and momentarily crouched as the crowd roared after his win. Miles took home $5m. He hugged his supporters after his defeat and shed some tears off stage.

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