Negreanu has enjoyed significant wins at the World Series of Poker (WSOP), has won World Poker Tour (WPT) titles and amassed tournament earnings of more than $42 million. That’s not to say Negreanu can’t play poker. He realized quicker than anyone else that being a success in modern poker is about more than what you can do at the tables. It’s no surprise that Negreanu is also the No 1 pick for sponsors looking for a face to publicize their online cardrooms. Who gets stopped for selfies by most fans during tournament breaks (and obliges every time)? Daniel Negreanu. Who is the go-to personality for reporters and photographers looking for a story? Negreanu again.

Which table draws the most attention at any poker tournament? Negreanu’s table. No one gets anywhere close to Daniel Negreanu, the endlessly friendly Canadian, who has done more for raising the mainstream profile of poker than anybody else.

It depends on the era if you’re talking about live or online tournament or cash hold’em or other variants.īut in the modern game, there has only ever been one answer to the question of who is the most popular poker player. The question of who is the world’s best poker player will never accurately be answered.

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