Daniel Negreanu Wins WSOP PLO High Roller, Earns Eighth Bracelet

Daniel Negreanu Wins WSOP PLO High Roller, Captures 8th Bracelet

The 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) delivered a major headline: poker legend Daniel Negreanu emerged victorious in Event #76: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller, securing his eighth WSOP gold bracelet. The win not only brought him the largest Pot-Limit Omaha prize of his career but also proved he can still compete at the highest level.

Event Overview

This year's WSOP $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller took place on July 2, 2026, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas. The event attracted top Pot-Limit Omaha players from around the world, including multiple bracelet winners, Poker Hall of Fame members, Triton champions, and veteran high-stakes pros. The final table featured an extremely tough lineup, and Negreanu ultimately defeated all opponents to take the title.

Final Table Results

Tournament Highlights

Negreanu showcased excellent patience, aggression, and hand-reading ability throughout the event. Facing constant pressure from a field of elite Omaha specialists, he consistently made correct decisions and steadily built his stack. Each of his victories at the final table drew loud cheers from the crowd. The win was particularly meaningful given the extremely low margin for error against a field stacked with poker royalty.

Historical Significance

Since rising to prominence in the late 1990s, Negreanu has amassed dozens of WSOP final table appearances, the all-time WSOP career earnings record, and eight gold bracelets. He has also been named Player of the Year multiple times and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2014. This victory further demonstrates his ability to adapt to evolving poker strategies and compete with the next generation of elite players.

With the 2026 WSOP Main Event approaching, Negreanu's triumph is sure to stand as one of the defining moments of the entire series.