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Daniel Negreanu wraps up the WSOP summer just as he lived it: with coffee, humor, fans, a Player of the Year ambition, and one more tournament attempt. The morning starts with one of the most charming fan gifts of the series. Daniel receives a tiny outfit for his future son, complete with a Masters patch.

Before heading to the casino, Daniel gives credit to the people who keep the series running. He especially highlights editors Donk and Rita Lee, who he believes have done a fantastic job with quick turnarounds. The vlogs during WSOP work because viewers can follow the story almost in real time. This isn’t possible without the team processing material, editing, crafting narratives, and delivering episodes on time.

Daniel also appreciates the moderators of the premiere chat – RMX Indiana and Jimmy Bluffit. It's all part of his vlog ecosystem. It's not just a video on YouTube but a daily community ritual where people watch, comment, and maintain the series' atmosphere.

Fantasy Title and Player of the Year Aren’t Over Yet

One of the major topics of the final vlog is the 25K Fantasy. Daniel admits that cashing in this league has been rare for him over the years, but this year he finally achieved it significantly. Team DNegs has 1,272 points with a lead of over 200 points. Virtually nothing can take the victory away from him. In a summer where his personal results meshed with a huge media and fantasy story, it adds another layer of success.

However, attention shifts to the WSOP Player of the Year. Alex Foxen is in the lead, Shaun Deeb, Naoya Kihara, and Josh Arieh are still in the race, with many competing in the $25K HORSE. Daniel knows that POY won't be decided in Vegas. It will be decided in December at WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas. This gives him another goal and reason why the last vlog doesn't end with a definitive period but rather a comma before the next chapter.

The Last Drive to the Casino

The drive to Horseshoe holds symbolic weight. Daniel says it's the last “driving video” of the summer, and the next vlogs will be from Paradise. Today's event is a $1K Super Turbo Bounty with 20-minute levels. It started at 10:00 AM, but Daniel plans to join after the first break, around 12:20 PM. In a super turbo, that's not ideal, but he'll still have five levels on the first bullet and enough room to spin up his stack.

It's interesting how seriously he takes it. Even though it's the last lower buy-in event of the series, Daniel says he really wants to win it. He plans to use the first bullet efficiently and play hard on the second, like it's his last. In lower buy-ins, he sees many exploits that he believes he could take advantage of with today's knowledge, should he need to return to his younger years and grind smaller tournaments.

The tournament starts slowly. After a few levels, Daniel has played almost just one hand, when he jammed A-T suited from the big blind against a button open raise, and luckily Chino didn’t find a call with 7-2 offsuit. The stack stays around the starting point, but in a super turbo, things change quickly. Then comes the first crucial double up.

The super turbo reveals its chaotic nature. One player goes all-in, the small blind seems not to notice and says “call,” which, according to Daniel, obligates him to call. He ends up in the hand with K-2 offsuit against tens, hits runner-runner diamonds, and wins a hand he never wanted to play. Daniel comments simply: sometimes you do the wrong thing, and it still works out. But the takeaway is clear – pay attention.

Fans, Promotions, and the Last Walk Through WSOP

After a break, the vlog moves to the WSOP halls. Daniel meets a fan who brought him the children's book “Rumble in the Jungle.” She says her kids still know it almost by heart, and it fits the animal theme Daniel and Amanda are exploring. It’s another small moment that makes the final episode softer and more personal. It's not just about stacks but about people who brought gifts, greetings, and energy throughout the month.

In the hall, the final bracelet events are still in progress. The Paris room is slowly clearing out, tables are being dismantled, chairs disappearing, and in the corner, Phil Hellmuth, Shaun Deeb, Nick Petrangelo, David Peters, and others are still fighting. Daniel whispers, as if in the wild, observing the last remnants of the WSOP summer. Meanwhile, he knows his tournament is still alive.

Daniel has about 126,000, the average is 117,000, and a few dozen players remain until the money. However, he doesn't plan just to sneak into the min-cash. He says he will play his game and not back down unnecessarily. Then comes one of the best table scenes of the day with Justin, a player who loses most of his stack just before the bubble.

Justin survives the big blind, makes it into the money, and then starts multiplying his stack. Justin's spin-up continues, and in one hand, he goes into a big all-in precisely against him. Daniel needs an ace or a club, but the card doesn’t come. Justin, who almost busted earlier, takes most of his chips, leaving Daniel with just about 1.5 BB. Then comes the last hand. Daniel exits the last WSOP event of the summer. Not with a title, nor a big final table, but with the 15th cash of the series. And in this context, it still means a lot.

End of Summer and Another Chapter in Paradise

After busting out, Daniel heads to the cash desk to settle payouts via transfer. He jokes he’s not carrying cash home, so no one has to follow and try to rob him. Then he moves into the final big reflection. He thanks editors Donk and Rita once again, the people around the vlog, and the entire team. He meets with a masseuse he's been crossing paths with all month, takes a picture with a dealer, and closes the summer with the line, mentioning viewers will see him next on the beach in the Bahamas. Symbolically, the WSOP doesn’t end entirely. The Vegas chapter closes, but Paradise awaits.

All good things must come to an end, and WSOP 2026 is no exception. Martin Kabrhel's poker action wraps up on Day 51, where he participates in the final $1,000 Super Turbo NLH event, although he lasts only a few hands. Afterwards, he heads over to the Battle Bots show, ending his day cheering for Phil Hellmuth as he fights for his record 18th bracelet!