This young Canadian began making his mark on the world of poker at a very young age. After learning to play at the tender age of 15, Daniel Negreanu moved to Las Vegas and became the youngest player to win a world championship event. In 1998 at the age of 23, he won the first WSOP event that he’d ever played—the WSOP Pot Limit Hold ‘em tournament. In fact, between 1997 and 1999, he won more major tournaments than any other player—12 to be exact.

When asked what he would change about the world of poker, Negreanu says “the negative image,” adding that he would love “for society to see that it can be a healthy profession… Get rid of all the bad apples, the cheats, the badmouths, the hot tempered, etc. If that happens, I can see poker being accepted more readily by mainstream society in the near future.”

Negreanu cites a few players that he respects the most: “Jennifer Harman—for making it to the top of a 'man's' world; Allen Cunningham—for his ability and table demeanor; and Ted Forrest—simply the best.”

Daniel Negreanu Fun Facts and Finishes

• Daniel Negreanu was born in July 26, 1974, in Toronto, Canada.
• In 2004, Daniel won the Championship Poker at the Plaza, No-Limit Hold'em
• In 2002, Daniel won three events at the Legends of Poker: 5 7- Card Stud, Omaha Hi/Lo and No Limit Texas Holdem.
• In 1999, Daniel was the US Poker Champion.
• In 1997, Daniel was named the “Best All Around Player,” in the World Poker Finals.