Negreanu at PGT
Poker legend Daniel Negreanu continues to dominate the poker scene, clinching his third title of the season at the PGT PLO Series. In a fierce battle at Event #6 ($10,100 PLO), Negreanu overcame top players, including Argentina’s Nacho Barbero, who finished in sixth place.
Negreanu Shines in a Tough Final Table
The tournament attracted 104 entries, creating a prize pool of $1,040,000. With payouts reserved for the top 15 players, the final table of six was stacked with elite talent. Negreanu, entering the final stretch with the second-largest chip stack, quickly gained control, maintaining his lead throughout the match.
Despite a strong showing throughout the series, Nacho Barbero exited in sixth place, earning $52,000 after losing an unavoidable cooler to Alex Foxen.
Wantman’s Rollercoaster Journey
Matthew Wantman started the final table as the short stack with just 390,000 chips, but a series of double-ups propelled him to third place, where he was eventually eliminated by Negreanu.
In the heads-up battle, Negreanu entered with a commanding 3-to-1 chip lead over Foxen. It took the Canadian poker star only 30 minutes to secure victory, adding yet another title to his illustrious career.
Negreanu’s Victory and Season Ranking
This win not only earned Negreanu $265,200 but also propelled him to second place in the PGT annual rankings, trailing only Jeremy Ausmus, who finished fourth in this event.
PGT PLO Series – Event #6 Results:
- 1st – Daniel Negreanu (Canada): $265,200
- 2nd – Alex Foxen (USA): $171,600
- 3rd – Matthew Wantman (USA): $119,600
- 4th – Jeremy Ausmus (USA): $93,600
- 5th – Nick Schulman (USA): $67,600
- 6th – Nacho Barbero (Argentina): $52,000
Negreanu’s Unstoppable Run
This latest triumph marks Negreanu’s third PGT title of the season, further solidifying his reputation as one of poker’s all-time greats. With more tournaments ahead, all eyes are on him as he continues to pursue the top spot in the PGT standings.
