24 Sep 2025 One of the most famous poker players, Daniel Negreanu, is having a tough time in the WSOP Online Bracelet Series on GGPoker. After doing well in Las Vegas earlier this summer, the seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner seemed in better shape. However, he is now on the wrong side of variance and the poker community. A Contrast to His Vegas Success Negreanu had a fantastic run in Las Vegas this summer, cashing 15 times and making it to five final tables. However, since returning to Vancouver to play in the WSOP Online games, "Kid Poker" hasn't won anything, even though he's been streaming for up to six hours straight per session. The $10,300 GGMillion High Roller on Monday was a small sample of his online series. Each hand made him increasingly angry: pocket jacks lost to a smaller pair, ace-jacks lost to ace-nines, and king-nine suited lost to pocket sixes. After another loss on a coin flip, he went crazy on stream: “Can I ever beat a small f*ing pair? Get the fk outta here!” He joked around after getting a lucky double-up, which showed how much his patience had worn thin. Negreanu got off to a good start in the $10,000 Heads-Up Championship, but he was eliminated holding pocket sevens when an ace landed on the river against Tzur Levy. Poker Community Reaction Negreanu may have expected his fans to rally around him during this tough time, but the response has been...meh. A popular Reddit thread captured the mood of the poker community, and the comments were not entirely positive. Some longtime fans were upset, pointing out how different he looks now compared to his younger years: Lawn_Dinosaurs: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker Educational_Basis_51: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker Fun_Unit_1863: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker Some people paid attention to how he performed at the table and his overall demeanor. A user expressed their thoughts directly: randomperson837395: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker Boring-Attorney1992: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker Negreanu's political and social comments making its way into his streams and public image was an additional topic that kept coming up. Fans who liked how relatable he was used to feel disconnected from him now: moldyjellybean: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker For some, it's not just about personality; it's also about being real. Some comments brought up times when Negreanu lied about getting VIP treatment at casinos or went against what he said about unlimited re-entries. clkou: Comment byu/North-Accountant5404 from discussion inpoker People say that his success is due to having a big bankroll and sponsorship than skill because of these factors and the fact that he always rebuys online. But not everyone has turned against him yet. Some of his fans argued that even the best players go on losing runs and that it's not fair to write off a player who has won more than $50 million in live tournaments. But even those who supported him agreed that his meltdowns on live streams hurt his case. What’s Next for Kid Poker? Negreanu still has a few more chances to redeem himself before the end of the WSOP Online Bracelet Series on September 29. One of these is the $25,000 Super High Roller Championship. With how competitive he is and how committed he is, it wouldn't be a surprise if he turned things around.
