After a five-year hiatus, poker legend Daniel “Kid Poker” Negreanu has announced his return to the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in 2024. The news has sent shockwaves through the poker world, with fans and fellow players eagerly anticipating his comeback.
Negreanu, who has won six WSOP bracelets and over $40 million in career earnings, is widely regarded as one of the greatest poker players of all time. His return to the WSOP is sure to draw huge crowds and create a buzz around the tournament.
In a statement to the press, Negreanu said, “I’m excited to announce that I will be returning to the WSOP in 2024. The WSOP is where it all began for me, and I can’t wait to compete against the best players in the world once again.”
Negreanu’s decision to return to the WSOP comes after a tumultuous few years in his personal and professional life. In 2019, he split from his longtime sponsor, PokerStars, and faced criticism for his outspoken views on politics and social issues. Despite these challenges, Negreanu remained one of the most recognizable and popular figures in the poker world.
Fans and fellow players are already speculating about how Negreanu’s return will impact the WSOP. Many believe that his presence will elevate the tournament to new heights, attracting more attention and increasing the prize pool. Others are eager to see if Negreanu can recapture the magic that made him a household name in the poker world.
Negreanu’s return to the WSOP is sure to be one of the biggest stories of the year in the poker world. Whether he can reclaim his former glory and add to his impressive collection of WSOP bracelets remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain: Kid Poker is back, and he’s ready to make his mark on the 2024 WSOP.