Daniel Negreanu's WSOP 2021: A Million-Dollar Run and Reflections on the Rio

Daniel Negreanu had a stellar performance at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) 2021, earning over $1 million. His journey included several notable placements and a significant amount of earnings. Negreanu took tenth place in the $25,000 H.O.R.S.E event, earning $46,002. He also took twenty-second place in the $5,000 6-Max No Limit Hold’em, earning $21,838.

As the series progressed, Negreanu's performance continued to impress. He took ninth place in the $50,000 6-Max Poker Players Championship, earning $91,595. His most significant earnings came from two consecutive third-place finishes: first in the $50,000 No Limit High Roller, earning $519,764, and then in the No Limit High Roller the next day, earning $661,041. In total, Negreanu's earnings for WSOP 2021 amounted to $1,451,298, bringing his total cashes to 206 and his total earnings to $21,109,553.

Reflecting on his experiences, Negreanu shared his thoughts about the upcoming move of WSOP 2022 from the Rio to Bally’s and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Ty Steward, WSOP Senior Vice President, announced the change, noting the excitement of ushering in a new era. Negreanu, who typically lives in an RV at the Rio during WSOP, expressed his hope for a parking spot for his RV at the new venue. He also shared his nostalgia for the Rio, where he has had many emotional moments throughout his career.