WSOP: What we are still talking about.

Daniel Negreanu put his money where his mouth is in this year’s $25K Fantasy draft, drafting himself for $116.

He was only outpriced by Shaun Deeb and Michael Moncek, with Deeb going for a whopping $133.

Negreanu’s advice for teams? Don’t blow your budget on one superstar, even if it’s Deeb. He told PokerOrg:

Some teams are willing to go all-in on one guy because they feel like they have a really good stable of $1 guys. However, if you look historically at this draft, those teams don’t typically win; the more balanced teams do.

With 44 players available for just $1, Negreanu sees the value in finding hidden gems.

But make no mistake—he’s confident in his own ability to rack up points, which explains why he didn’t hesitate to draft himself. Sometimes the best value is the player you know best.

The $25K WSOP Fantasy Draft is no joke.

There’s $250K on the line for the first place winner! 🤑

Kevmath clears up confusion over celll phone use at the WSOP tables.

It is finally clear cut!

PokerNews’ latest podcast episode, hosted by Chad Holloway and Mike Holtz with guest Matt Berkey, dives into the unexpected controversy over which logos players are allowed to wear at the 2026 WSOP.

They also touch on Charlie Carrel’s ongoing ban from entering the US, a fallout from a drug-related arrest nearly a decade ago, and the ongoing bankruptcy issues of Maurice Hawkins, who has now included his backer, Cody Stanford, in his court filings.