Negreanu Hits $25M WSOP Milestone: Historical Record

Negreanu Sets Historic WSOP Record

As of June 23, 2026, 56 bracelets have been awarded at the WSOP, with total prize money approaching $196 million. Against this backdrop, Negreanu has cashed six times this summer, earning an additional $304,250 – enough to surpass the $25,000,000 all-time winnings mark for the first time in the series' history.

The seven-time WSOP bracelet winner now holds another unique record – 300 career cashes at the series. This is also the best performance among all players in history.

WSOP 2026 Top 10 Richest Players

Rank

Player

Winnings

Bracelets

Final Tables

Cashes

1

Daniel Negreanu

$25,263,699

7

69

300

2

Antonio Esfandiari

$21,917,242

3

9

49

3

Michael Mizrachi

$20,893,190

8

21

107

4

Alex Foxen

$20,625,791

4

27

171

5

Adrian Mateos

$19,806,946

6

19

80

6

Phil Hellmuth

$18,680,306

17

74

229

7

Justin Bonomo

$17,819,209

3

19

73

8

Daniel Colman

$17,413,655

1

2

10

9

Fedor Holz

$15,683,806

2

9

29

10

Ben Heath

$15,320,214

1

10

31

Negreanu's Career WSOP Achievements

Negreanu's path to $25 million was built over decades. His largest score was $8.3 million for a second-place finish in the $1,000,000 buy-in Big One For One Drop in 2014. In addition, he has four other seven-figure scores: second place in the 2019 High Roller ($1.8 million), a victory in the 2024 Poker Players Championship ($1.2 million), a win at the 2013 WSOP Asia Pacific ($1.1 million), and a triumph at the 2013 WSOP Europe ($1 million).

Foxen and Mateos - Top Contenders

While Negreanu enjoys his record, two players from the top 10 are actively pushing towards the next historical milestones right now.

Alex Foxen has had a remarkable summer – seven cashes and already over $1.8 million in winnings at WSOP 2026. The highlight was a victory in the $10,000 buy-in Super Turbo – his fourth bracelet and $594,246. Foxen's total winnings have surpassed $20.6 million.

Adrian Mateos is one step away from the "$20 million club." The Spaniard won the $250,000 buy-in Super High Roller – his sixth career bracelet and $4,334,411. This is his largest score of the series, exceeding the $3,265,362 he earned for winning the same tournament in 2021. He is just over $193,000 away from the historic mark.

Esfandiari and Mizrachi - Wealth from a Single Hand

Antonio Esfandiari earned the majority of his $21.9 million thanks to one victory – the first-ever Big One For One Drop tournament, where he outlasted 48 competitors and took home $18.3 million. Essentially, his entire ranking is built on one legendary performance.

Michael Mizrachi also reached the top 3 thanks to an exceptional 2025 – a win in the WSOP Main Event ($10 million) and a historic fourth victory in the Poker Players Championship ($1.3 million). In the current season, the reigning champion has been modest – only a few small cashes.

WSOP 2026 continues – with several weeks of tournaments remaining, including the Main Event. Stay updated on UnitedByPoker.