Daniel Negreanu Finds Unique 'Cheat Code' in Wine During $100k Poker Tournament

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2025 December 21 . 6:23 PM

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Daniel Negreanu Finds Unique 'Cheat Code' in Wine During $100k Poker Tournament

The Super High Roller Bowl is underway at the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas, with 16 players already registered and more expected before the deadline. Among them are poker legends Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, and Erik Seidel, all set to compete in Day 2. Meanwhile, Negreanu has been turning heads with bold plays—and a glass of wine in hand.

The tournament kicked off with a $100,000 buy-in, drawing top names and high-stakes action. By the time of reporting, two players—Brandon Wilson and Nick Petrangelo—had already been eliminated. Jason Koon got off to a flying start, growing his initial 300,000-chip stack to around 1,000,000 before the session wrapped up.

Daniel Negreanu became a focal point of the event, not just for his poker skills but for his unorthodox approach. Sipping wine throughout, he joked that it was 'a f**g cheat code' after executing a successful bluff with seven-high, forcing Stephen Chidwick to fold the winning hand. Earlier, he made a disciplined fold with a set of kings when Thomas Boivin pushed all-in with a jack-high flush. Negreanu’s aggressive style continued as he called with a weak hand (7♥5♥) on a flop that barely connected with anyone. His willingness to take risks kept opponents guessing, adding to the drama of the high-stakes showdown. With registration still open for another day, the field is expected to grow before Day 2 begins. The remaining players will face off against some of poker’s biggest names, including Esfandiari, Ivey, and Seidel.

The Super High Roller Bowl has already delivered memorable moments, from Negreanu’s bold bluffs to Koon’s early dominance. As more players join before the deadline, the competition will only intensify. The event’s outcome will hinge on strategy, nerve—and perhaps a little luck.