For about two years I’ve developed PTSD over being all in because I’ve had the worst run in that regard in my 30 years playing,' he added.
'I was really feeling like, I can’t win if I always lose when I go all in. 'It was pretty demoralizing and I was left with a feeling of hopelessness,' Negreanu told PokerNews regarding his 2022 WSOP. In spite of that, Negreanu went on to have his worst WSOP in recent memory, ending the series down around $1.1 million. Many thought that perennial WSOP POY contender would end his nine-year bracelet drought 'I was left with a feeling of hopelessness.For about two years I’ve developed PTSD over being all in'īefore the WSOP got underway, the wider community backed Negreanu to have an above-par summer, being the highest bid in his $25,000 WSOP Fantasy Draft. His Q1 results had added $928,450 to his live tournament earnings as well as notching a couple of victories under his belt, which is no easy feat when looking at the players he was up against.ĭaniel Negreanu Shares His Top 6 Favorite Las Vegas Poker Rooms Bracelet Drought Continues for 'KidPoker' The conclusion of the USPO would be the last time Negreanu tangoed on the tournament felt, with his eyes then set on preparing for the 2022 WSOP.Īnd with his form from the high roller scene, there were a lot of reasons to be optimistic when looking ahead to the biggest poker series of the year.
