Long‑Awaited Victory: Daniel Negreanu’s 7th WSOP Bracelet Journey

 

For nearly 11 years, Daniel Negreanu chased another gold bracelet — and on June 27, 2024, he finally broke through at the WSOP $50,000 Poker Players Championship (#58). In a grueling 9-game mixed-format marathon, Negreanu defeated a field of 89 elite players, earning $1,178,703 plus his seventh career bracelet

 A Decade of Near Misses

Since his last bracelet in 2013, Negreanu endured numerous heartbreaks — five runner-up, six third-place, and many other deep runs. Known for his emotional transparency, he shared how the wrenching near-misses left him anxious entering heads-up play. But this time, persistence paid off.

 The Ultimate Mixed‑Game Triumph

The $50K Poker Players Championship is viewed as the most prestigious mixed-games event at WSOP , demanding mastery across H.O.R.S.E., No‑Limit Hold’em, Omaha, and more. Negreanu, a self-professed mixed games specialist, described this victory as the one he wanted “more than any” 

 Final Table Drama

The final table included legends like Phil Ivey, Chris Brewer, and Jeremy Ausmus . Once it was heads‑up against Bryce Yockey, Negreanu faced a rollercoaster of lead changes over nearly four hours. A key Pot‑Limit Omaha double-up came when a miraculous deuce hit river to save him from the brink . Ultimately, he edged out Yockey to seal the victory

 Emotional, Triumphant, and Relieved

Overcome with emotion, Negreanu tearfully celebrated alongside wife Amanda and an enthusiastic rail chanting “Daniel, Daniel, Daniel” . He described the win as a major relief, a cap on years of emotional rollercoasters .

 Fan Reactions: A Watershed Moment

On Reddit, fans echoed the sentiment:

“DNegs boats up … 7th career WSOP bracelet and his first in 11 years!” 
“Daniel is my favorite poker player. I'm happy for him.” 

Thousands tuned into his vlogs, celebrating every step he took. For many, this win wasn’t just personal — it was a shared moment after years of fan loyalty .

What This Means for Negreanu’s Legacy

• He joins the ranks of 7-time WSOP bracelet winners like John Hennigan, Billy Baxter, and Men Nguyen

• With over $22.47 million in WSOP earnings and $53.9 million in live tournament winnings, he now leads the WSOP all-time money list

• He moves into an elite group of mixed-game greats who have conquered the Poker Players Championship multiple times

 Onward and Upward

Negreanu called this win “a new tier” — but he shows no signs of slowing. He’s already “sticking to the plan,” staying active on vlogs, high stakes, and Bracelets pursuit

For fans who stood by him, this week was redemption. For Negreanu, it was the ultimate validation: after years of grinding, heartbreak, and resilience, Kid Poker is back — and the poker world is watching.

Congratulations, Daniel — here’s to the next chapter.