Daniel Negreanu’s Runner-Up Finish in Omaha at 2025 WSOP

On Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, Canadian poker legend Daniel Negreanu made headlines at the World Series of Poker in the $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo Championship, Bracelet Event No. 9, an eight-handed tournament that concluded tonight at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.

Negreanu, chasing his eighth WSOP bracelet, reached heads-up against American Ryan Bambrick. Starting with a 2-to-1 chip deficit (4.275 million to Bambrick’s 8.75 million), Negreanu couldn’t close the gap as Bambrick played aggressively to protect his lead. In the final hand, Bambrick’s full house, jacks over nines, topped Negreanu’s three jacks. Despite having outs, Negreanu missed on the river, taking second place while Bambrick claimed the bracelet and $470,437 from the $2.018 million prize pool.

Canadian poker fans looking to watch Negreanu's play at the event will find the last four hours on PokerGo's YouTube account. It is embedded below, but may be subject to the link dying. It was good at the time of writing (late June 3rd, 2025).

Another Canadian, Thomas Taylor of Alberta, cashed in 17th place for $20,142 in the 217-entry field, securing a solid payday. American Maxx Coleman, a two-time Mixed Games bracelet winner earlier this year, finished sixth for $60,531, showcasing his versatility. Frederic Normand, another Canadian, recently finished second in Event #3: $5,000 8-Handed No-Limit Hold’em, losing heads-up to Antonio Galiana, who won $582,008. Normand is a peripheral player among Canada's poker brass but his performance is notable thus far at Canada’s 2025 WSOP showing.

Negreanu’s deep run captivated fans, but the bracelet eluded him this time. With the WSOP in full swing, Canada’s poker contingent, including Kristen Foxen, hope to make.