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DANIEL NEGREANU WINS PLO HIGH ROLLER AND 8TH WSOP BRACELET

Daniel Negreanu wins the 2026 World Series of Poker $100K Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller, capturing his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, Nevada (July 2, 2026) – For more than three decades, few players have done more to grow the game of poker than Daniel Negreanu. Tonight at the 2026 World Series of Poker, one of the game's most recognizable ambassadors added another unforgettable chapter to his legendary career by capturing the $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha title. Negreanu outlasted an elite field of the world's best Pot-Limit Omaha players to claim his eighth World Series of Poker bracelet, collecting a career-best Pot-Limit Omaha victory and one of the largest scores of the 2026 WSOP. The win further solidifies his place among poker's all-time greats while showcasing his evolution and ability to still compete at the highest level. Event #76: $100,000 High Roller Pot Limit Omaha Final Table Results: 1st place: Daniel Negreanu - $2,257,7182nd place: Artur Martirosian - $1,477,4343rd place: Chris Frank - $1,002,1074th place: Philip Sternheimer - $705,4485th place: Yosuke Miki - $516,1606th place: Sean Winter - $393,1397th place: Sergio Martinez Gonzalez8th place: Jeremy Ausmus - $259,047 Daniel Negreanu and company. Kid Poker claims WSOP bracelet #8 in the Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller The $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha attracted an elite field comprised almost exclusively of the game's best players. Every table featured multiple bracelet winners, Poker Hall of Famers, Triton champions, and seasoned high-stakes professionals, making the road to victory one of the most difficult of any event on the 2026 World Series of Poker schedule. Unlike many lower buy-in tournaments that feature a blend of recreational players and professionals, nearly every participant in the six-figure buy-in event entered with extensive experience competing against the world's toughest opposition. Simply reaching the money required navigating one of the strongest fields assembled all summer. Throughout the tournament, Negreanu displayed the patience, aggression, and hand-reading abilities that have defined his remarkable career. Facing relentless pressure from some of the game's most accomplished Pot-Limit Omaha specialists, Negreanu consistently found himself making the correct decisions in massive pots while steadily building one of the tournament's largest chip stacks. By the time the final table was reached, the atmosphere inside Horseshoe Las Vegas reflected the significance of the moment. Railbirds packed the viewing area hoping to witness another signature performance from one of poker's biggest stars, while fellow professionals watched closely as Negreanu inched closer to another bracelet. Negreanu’s popularity was evident throughout the final table, where spectators cheered nearly every pot he won. Winning a $100,000 High Roller carries particular significance due to the level of competition involved. While every WSOP bracelet is prestigious, high roller victories are often viewed as among the most difficult accomplishments in tournament poker due to the concentration of elite talent in the field. With virtually no easy tables from start to finish, every decision is magnified, and even the smallest mistakes can prove extraordinarily costly. Negreanu's triumph demonstrates not only his longevity but also his continued ability to compete with a new generation of fearless high-stakes professionals. As poker strategy has evolved dramatically over the past two decades through advanced solvers and game theory, Negreanu has continued adapting his game while maintaining the instincts and table presence that first made him one of poker's biggest stars. The bracelet also strengthens an already extraordinary World Series of Poker résumé. Daniel Negreanu with his lovely wife Amanda. Daniel Negreanu continues to withstand the test of time Since bursting onto the poker scene in the late 1990s, Negreanu has amassed dozens of WSOP final tables, the record for most tournament earnings in WSOP events, and now eight WSOP bracelets across multiple poker disciplines. Combined with multiple titles from other major tournament series, multiple Player of the Year honors, and induction into the Poker Hall of Fame, his accomplishments place him among the most decorated tournament players in history. As the 2026 World Series of Poker shifts its attention toward the opening flights of the historic $10,000 Main Event, Negreanu's victory will undoubtedly stand among the defining moments of this year's series. For poker fans, it was another opportunity to watch one of the game's greatest ambassadors perform on its biggest stage. For Negreanu, it was validation that even after decades at the top of the game, he continues to evolve, compete, and win against the strongest fields poker has to offer. With bracelet number eight now secured, Daniel Negreanu has once again reminded the poker world why his name remains synonymous with excellence. In conquering one of the toughest tournaments on the 2026 WSOP schedule, he not only added another prestigious title to an already legendary résumé but also reinforced his legacy as one of the greatest tournament players the game has ever seen. As the 2026 World Series of Poker continues and the WSOP Main Event gets underway, we will see what else Kid Poker has in store for us this summer.