Daniel Negreanu Wins First WSOP Omaha Event

Negreanu defeats the high rollers

When we made our predictions for the 2026 WSOP, one of our calls was that "an old-school player would win another bracelet." That prediction came true in Event #76, as a poker legend whose first World Series title dates back to 1998 captured his eighth WSOP bracelet.

Daniel Negreanu emerged victorious in the $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller, earning $2,257,718 for the win.

The victory was especially significant for several reasons:

• The largest payout for a WSOP win and the second-largest ever in the series. Daniel earned more ($8,288,001) for finishing second in The Big One for One Drop in 2014.
• His first bracelet was in an Omaha tournament. Previously, Negreanu had only won Hold'em and mixed-game events.
• His career winnings have surpassed $60 million, with over $25 million of that coming from the WSOP.

To say Daniel's summer in Las Vegas had been disappointing would be an understatement. Before this victory, he revealed that he was down more than $500K during the series, not the ideal situation for someone expecting their first child.

Negreanu had already recorded 11 ITMs at the 2026 WSOP before Event #76 and reached three final tables, but his best finish had been just seventh place. His victory in the $100K PLO High Roller completely changed the narrative. Now, Negreanu is looking at the series with great optimism.

Here are all of Daniel Negreanu's WSOP bracelets:

1. 1998: $2,000 Pot-Limit Hold’em ($169,460)
2. 2003: $2,000 S.H.O.E. ($100,440)
3. 2004: $2,000 Limit Hold’em ($169,100)
4. 2008: $2,000 Limit Hold’em ($204,863)
5. 2013: €25,000 No-Limit Hold’em High Roller ($979,955)
6. 2013: WSOP APAC $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event ($1,087,160)
7. 2024: $50,000 Poker Players Championship ($1,178,703)
8. 2026: $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha ($2,257,718)

The winner's reaction

After the victory, Daniel Negreanu looked completely at ease. Relaxed and in high spirits, he spoke at length with reporters and clearly enjoyed the moment. The Canadian began by sharing his thoughts on the tournament. 

"I love PLO; it's one of the best games for me. I had a sustainable stack the entire tournament. I could maneuver freely and play my game. In the final, I immediately felt like I'd be playing heads-up with that Russian bear, Ivan Drago (WPD: referring to Artur Martirosyan)."

Negreanu then explained how he generally builds his tournament strategy and why he managed to stay in the fight even after tough stretches.

"In tournaments, it's important to be able to overcome tough times and not lose your stack completely. Even if you lose half your chips, you're still in the game and can come back. I try to minimize losses and wait for my chances. I did everything right in this tournament and am happy with my game."

He specifically noted that this success isn't just about poker for him, but also a new chapter in his life.

"I have a very important period ahead of me. I'm expecting a baby soon. My wife and I have already rebuilt our lives and are preparing for this event. I think this will be the best time of my life in many ways. Poker remains important, but family comes first."

The final day

Five players returned for the final day of Event #76, and Daniel Negreanu's start couldn't have been much worse. Within the first 30 minutes, he lost nearly half of his stack to Chris Frank.

Negreanu quickly turned things around, though. He won key pots against Philip Sternheimer and Yosuke Miki, recovered the chips he had lost to Frank, and climbed into the chip lead. The momentum then shifted to Artur Martirosyan, who eliminated three opponents in succession to overtake the Canadian at the top of the chip counts.

Early in the heads-up play, Martirosyan took down several small pots, but then Negreanu took the initiative and won most of the big pots, reducing his opponent's stack to ten blinds.

Martirosyan managed to double up once, but in the decisive hand, a preflop all-in decided the situation. Negreanu, with K♦9♠3♦2♠, declared, "I need diamonds and spades, and he needs to go home." The Canadian flopped a wheel.