From Kid Poker to Daddy Poker: Daniel and Amanda Negreanu Welcome Their Son Roman

At the start of this year’s World Series of Poker, Daniel Negreanu opened up a guide for future fathers on camera, using an ultrasound photo as a bookmark. Fans tuning in to his vlog for poker action were among the first to learn that he and his wife Amanda were expecting their first child. Less than six months later, the story they shared on camera had a new chapter—as they welcomed their son Roman into the world on Friday the 13th.

Years of Preparation for Parenthood

Daniel and Amanda have been married since 2019 and openly shared during their May announcement that they had long desired a child. Their son was born with the help of a surrogate. In the vlog, Daniel mentioned that he and Amanda gradually adjusted their daily routine: staying up late became less frequent, early mornings more common, and he joked about already buying golf clubs for their son.

Meanwhile, Negreanu added an eighth gold bracelet to his collection in Las Vegas, winning the Pot-Limit Omaha High Roller with a buy-in of $100,000 and taking home $2,257,718. Amanda, known to fans from her time as a host for PokerGO, was there to celebrate one of the biggest tournament successes of his career.

Even the Journey to Meet Their Son Involved Poker

In November, when the couple traveled to Oregon, Daniel shared a detail on social media that fans of Kid Poker might expect. On the way, he explained to Amanda the concept of a capped range—a situation where a player's previous actions suggest they likely don't have the strongest hands.

Back in May, Daniel joked in his vlog that Kid Poker was becoming Daddy Poker. After years of showing fans mostly his life at the poker tables, this year he also shared his preparation for fatherhood. We wish the happy family health and look forward to seeing Roman at the tables in 18 years!

Sources – X, Instagram