Mizrachi, a Jewish Florida native, won his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet at the showdown Wednesday, tying him for the fifth most of all time and marking his first win in the competition’s main event. He also took home the $10 million first prize.

Both Michael Mizrachi and Leo Margets left the WSOP Main Event with seven-figure checks capping superlative performances in Vegas.

Michael "The Grinder" Mizrachi took home the $10 million first prize by eliminating John Wasnock in heads-up poker to win the World Series of Poker main event Wednesday.