WSOP EUROPE History: Daniel Negreanu wins his 6th bracelet and WSOP Player of the Year in France
International newsLAS VEGAS, Nevada (March 18, 2026) — Few players in poker history can rival the achievements and influence of Poker Hall of Famer Daniel Negreanu. Since stepping onto the highest stage of poker in 1998 and winning his first WSOP bracelet in the $2,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em event, Kid Poker has accumulated seven WSOP bracelets and won the prestigious Poker Players Championship (POY) in 2024, bringing his total WSOP winnings to over $25 million, the most of any poker player. As one of the world's most famous poker players, Negreanu is also widely known for his daily WSOP vlogs, documenting his journey through the biggest poker tournament of the year. His official Daniel Negreanu YouTube channel has also expanded its content to WSOP Paradise, currently boasting nearly 1 million subscribers, demonstrating his immense influence and fame in the poker world. Daniel Negreanu was vying for the bracelet and POY at the 2013 WSOP Europe. When the WSOP bracelet is on the table, the pressure is usually at its peak, but Daniel Negreanu at the 2013 WSOP Europe at Casino Barriere in France was not only fighting for the gold bracelet, but also chasing his second WSOP Player of the Year title. Fresh off winning the WSOP Asia-Pacific Main Event in Melbourne, Australia, Negreanu trailed only a few points behind 2013 Poker Players Championship winner Matthew Ashton on the Player of the Year list. As the first WSOP Player of the Year winner in 2004, Negreanu had the chance to become the first player in history to win the POY twice, provided he made it to the final table in No-Limit Hold'em High Roller at the 2013 WSOP Europe. In the later stages of the tournament, Negreanu, with only a small chip stack, had to compete against top players such as Erik Seidel, David Peters, Jason Koon, and Scott Seiver. Leveraging his years of poker experience, he successfully entered the final table with the shortest stack. Although he had already secured the 2013 WSOP Player of the Year award, Negreanu didn't stop there, continuing to accumulate WSOP points.



