While lots of his high-stakes friends are in London battling it out for hundreds of thousands, Daniel Negreanu discovered himself taking part in for considerably smaller stakes on Sunday evening.
The 49-year-old Poker Hall of Famer was out strolling his canines when an adolescent approached him with a particular request.
“My friends are coming over in an hour, playing our last poker game before going off to college. I know it’s a lot to ask, but will you stop by and say hello to them?”
Please come at 7:30!! Whenever you’re prepared Mr.Negreanu! pic.twitter.com/BRn6vGaF8l
— ryanz (@__ryanz) August 7, 2023
Negreanu polled his Twitter followers, and after greater than 35,000 responses that overwhelmingly instructed him to go, he went. In reality, not solely did he cease by, however he introduced free GGPoker merchandise and in addition sat down within the sport, which was 25¢-50¢ no-limit.
Lets Gamble. https://t.co/Dz6hvceRXz pic.twitter.com/BH1blPRbte
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) August 7, 2023
Although the house sport was performed out on a easy eating room desk, the college-bound teenagers classed up the surroundings in shirts and ties, commemorating the ultimate poker gathering of their youth.
Negreanu had a tough summer season on the WSOP, however he did guide a win on this sport earlier than giving all of it again to the scholars. We’re guessing that they’ll benefit from the reminiscence greater than the money.
Huge all in second final hand of the evening for me… pic.twitter.com/sFLr6kQcB9
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) August 7, 2023
*Photo credit score – PokerGO Enrique Malfavon