"Impressive performance by Negreanu, but he missed capturing his 8th WSOP bracelet in the $1K 6-Max online tournament by a thin margin."
Daniel Negreanu Keeps Player of the Year Hopes Alive After Close Call in $1,000 NLH 6-Max Championship
Poker legend Daniel Negreanu is still in contention for the 2025 Player of the Year (POY) title, following a thrilling run in the $1,000 NLH 6-Max Championship. Although he narrowly missed out on his eighth World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet, his third-place finish has kept him firmly in the POY race.
Negreanu, who participated in the online event, started Day 3 of the Main Event today with a stack of 71,000 chips. The Canadian poker pro had been aiming for a first-place finish in the 6-Max Championship, as a win would have provided a significant boost to his POY points.
The final hand of Negreanu's elimination from the 6-Max Championship saw him holding against his opponent's . The board ran out , counterfeiting Negreanu's two pair (tens and jacks) and giving his opponent a bigger two pair (tens and queens).
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Negreanu remains optimistic about his POY chances. He expressed that the tournament became shallow at the end, as is common in such events, but he was extremely close to winning a bracelet. The poker pro also mentioned that they have to play at noon on Day 3 of the Main Event, and there are no more breaks.
Throughout the WSOP 2025, Negreanu has turned in one of his strongest performances since 2021, reaching six final tables overall. Although he did not secure any bracelets during the summer, his consistent deep runs and this close call have put him solidly in the mix for the Player of the Year standings alongside other top contenders like David "Deeb" Baker, Sean Glaser, and Michael Mizrachi.
Negreanu's vlog revealed that he was feeling under the weather, but the poker pro's determination and resilience have shone through in his performances at the WSOP 2025. As he continues to compete in Day 3 of the Main Event, poker fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see if Negreanu can clinch the coveted POY title.
Sports enthusiasts are watching closely as poker legend Daniel Negreanu continues to battle for the 2025 Player of the Year (POY) title, following his third-place finish in the $1,000 NLH 6-Max Championship. In pursuit of this coveted title, Negreanu will be participating in the ongoing Main Event, where he may yet secure a breakthrough victory in sports.
