In a shocking and controversial turn of events, poker superstar Daniel Negreanu was slowrolled to bust out of the WSOP Online Main Event, nearly sucking out in a brutal beat that left the poker community buzzing.
The drama unfolded during a crucial hand in the tournament, with Negreanu holding pocket aces against his opponent’s pocket kings. The board ran out with three hearts, giving Negreanu a flush draw to go along with his overpair. Sensing the opportunity to double up and make a deep run in the tournament, Negreanu pushed all in, confident in his strong hand.
However, his opponent, known only as “RookiePlayer69” on the online felt, took an unusually long time to make a decision. As the clock ticked down, tensions mounted as Negreanu and his fans anxiously awaited the final verdict. Finally, with just seconds left, RookiePlayer69 made the call, flipping over his kings to reveal a set on the turn, effectively crushing Negreanu’s hopes of doubling up.
But the drama didn’t stop there. As the river card fell, it was revealed to be the ace of hearts, giving Negreanu the runner-runner flush to almost miraculously suck out and secure the pot. However, instead of graciously conceding defeat, RookiePlayer69 paused for just a moment before revealing the crushing blow of a full house, jacks full of kings, sending Negreanu to the rail in a slowroll that shocked the poker world.
The controversy quickly spread across social media, with fans and fellow players weighing in on the unsportsmanlike conduct displayed by RookiePlayer69. Many criticized the slowroll as disrespectful and unsportsmanlike, while others defended it as a strategic move in the heat of battle.
In the aftermath of the incident, Negreanu took to Twitter to express his disappointment and frustration, calling out the slowroll as a deliberate and disrespectful move. Despite the bitter defeat, Negreanu remained gracious in defeat, thanking his fans for their support and acknowledging the unpredictable nature of tournament poker.
As the WSOP Online Main Event continues to unfold, the poker world will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how the drama unfolds and whether justice will ultimately be served in the high-stakes world of online poker. Only time will tell if Negreanu can make a comeback and redeem himself in future tournaments, or if the slowroll heard round the world will forever tarnish his reputation as one of poker’s greatest players.